Washington-New York City Shuttle 1969

David Vestal's 1969 photograph, "Washington-New York City Shuttle," captures the mundane beauty of commercial flight. The black and white image offers a glimpse of a plane's wing as it soars through clouds, the engine a blur in the air. The simplicity of the composition emphasizes the vastness of the sky and the feeling of being suspended high above the earth, a common experience for those who travel by air. The work exemplifies Vestal's focus on documenting everyday life and the transformative nature of modern transportation, making it an important piece of photographic history.