Santa Ana River, San Bernardino County, California Possibly 1982 - 1999

Robert Adams’ “Santa Ana River, San Bernardino County, California” is a black and white photograph taken sometime between 1982 and 1999. The photograph depicts a concrete bridge over the Santa Ana River in Southern California. Adams is known for his minimalist photography of the American West and his works often explore the relationship between nature and human-made structures. The image is stark and minimalist, highlighting the contrast between the natural landscape and the man-made environment. The composition is simple and balanced, with the bridge serving as the dominant element in the foreground. The barren landscape and the distant horizon create a sense of vastness and isolation. The photograph is a powerful statement about the impact of human activity on the natural world.