Expressway, near Colton, California 1982

Robert Adams's "Expressway, near Colton, California" (1982) captures a stark and muted landscape, showcasing his signature style of landscape photography. The black and white image depicts a view of a highway winding through a hazy landscape, with trees and a grassy hillside in the foreground. The muted tones and hazy atmosphere create a sense of melancholy and isolation, highlighting the impact of human development on the natural world. This photograph, part of Adams's extensive documentation of the American West, speaks to the transformation of the landscape in the face of industrialization and urbanization.