Going to the Start Possibly 1904 - 1905

Here we have Alfred Stieglitz's photograph, “Going to the Start.” Note how the photograph captures a horse race with an intense crowd. The horses racing represent more than just a sporting event. The horse, a symbol of raw power and instinct, appears across cultures, from the steeds of Apollo to the Valkyries' winged horses. Consider the Roman chariot races, which were echoes of earlier Greek equestrian contests. Such events were not merely entertainment, but powerful displays of dominance and control. This primal contest mirrors our subconscious drives, the struggle for supremacy, and the thrill of victory. The race, though fleeting, taps into our shared past—a cyclical reminder of the human spirit's ceaseless striving, echoing through time in ever-changing forms.