Longmont, Colorado 1982 - 1992

Robert Adams made this gelatin silver print, "Longmont, Colorado," with light and shadow as his primary materials. It’s that dance of shades, that process of unveiling, which draws me in. The textures in this photograph speak volumes. The dog's fur, a soft, almost tangible cloud, contrasts sharply with the spiky, unforgiving wire fence. And beyond that fence, a riot of plant life, each leaf and petal rendered in meticulous detail. The way Adams plays with focus, blurring the background just enough to make the foreground pop, is like a painter layering colors to create depth. I keep returning to the dog’s eyes, those dark pools of unknowable thoughts, set against the explosion of fur. This piece reminds me a little of Minor White's spiritual approach to photography. Both artists looked for something beyond the surface, using their cameras to explore the hidden corners of the world and the soul. Art is about conversation, about seeing and being seen, and about finding new ways to connect.