Berlin 1982

John Gossage made this photograph, Berlin, using gelatin silver. The image shows a tree in Berlin standing next to a body of water, but it's so much more than that. It's not just a tree; it's a conversation between light and shadow, between solidity and reflection. I can almost feel Gossage standing there, patiently waiting for the right moment, the precise alignment of elements that would bring this scene to life. The tree itself, with its gnarled branches and delicate leaves, it feels like a portrait of resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of nature amidst the urban landscape. The way the light dances on the water, creating a shimmering, ethereal quality, it’s like a secret language being whispered between the elements. Gossage isn't just capturing a scene, he's capturing a mood, a feeling, an atmosphere. He’s like a poet translating the world into a language of light and shadow, inviting us to pause, to reflect, and to find beauty in the ordinary. It's like he's saying, "Look closer, there's so much more here than meets the eye."