Christmas Eve, Guilford, Connecticut 1990

James Welling's "Christmas Eve, Guilford, Connecticut" from 1990 is a stark black and white photograph that captures a New Haven Railroad train on a dark, rainy evening. The image, taken with a large format camera, exemplifies Welling's interest in the visual and formal qualities of photography. The emphasis on the train's sleek lines and powerful presence, coupled with the moody atmosphere, creates a sense of both movement and stillness, inviting the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the role of transportation in modern life.