Untitled c. 1971s

This photograph, by William Eggleston, captures a suburban scene in Eggleston’s signature dye-transfer print. It’s like he’s painting with light and shadow. I can almost feel the stillness of the morning and the wetness of the rain. The sky, the trees, and the house all seem to meld together in the soft light. The photograph seems to exist in a world of cool blues, grays, and greens, with a few notes of warmth from the house on the right. It’s like he’s inviting us to take a walk with him, to notice the beauty in the ordinary. The curve of the road, the way the trees frame the sky, the little details that make this place feel like home. I feel a connection to Eggleston, a fellow artist who shares a similar sensibility. We are all in dialogue with one another, across time and space, and it’s this ongoing conversation that keeps art alive.