Los Angeles c. 1964 - 1979

This photograph, simply titled 'Los Angeles,' was shot by Garry Winogrand at some point in his career. It’s all about the way Winogrand frames a moment. It’s loose, it’s real, it's like he just pointed and shot. Look at the silver gelatin print itself. It's black and white, almost grainy. The light catches on the metal of the cars, a blurry chariot hurtling through the city. You notice the driver’s got a bandage on his nose – what’s that story? Winogrand doesn't hide the grit. It's right there, part of the feeling. The woman next to him stares off, unreadable. Is she bored? Annoyed? The blur tells you that it doesn't matter, the moment will keep moving on regardless. Like Robert Frank, Winogrand's work is not about perfection; it's about capturing the messy, unpredictable rhythm of real life. He embraces the chaos, finding beauty in the everyday.