Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon 2004

"Neahkahnie Mountain, Oregon" (2004) is a black and white photograph by Robert Adams. The work depicts a single, decaying leaf hanging from a branch against a bright, white background. Adams is known for his stark landscapes that often focus on the impact of human development on nature. This photograph, with its focus on a delicate, dying leaf, could be interpreted as a meditation on the transience of life and the power of nature's cycles. The image's stark contrast between the dark leaf and the bright background emphasizes the fragility of the leaf. The image, characteristic of Adams' work, evokes a sense of quiet contemplation and the fleeting nature of beauty.