North Atlantic Ocean, Cliffs of Moher I 1989

"North Atlantic Ocean, Cliffs of Moher I" is a large-format black-and-white photograph taken in 1989 by Hiroshi Sugimoto. The image depicts a vast, mist-shrouded expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean, with the Cliffs of Moher in the distance. Sugimoto's Seascapes series explores the relationship between human perception and the natural world, emphasizing the sublime and the vastness of the ocean. The minimalist composition and use of long exposures create a meditative and contemplative atmosphere, inviting viewers to consider the vastness of the natural world and the fragility of human presence.