Walapai, Arizona 1971

"Walapai, Arizona" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Henry Wessel, taken in 1971. This work exemplifies Wessel's signature style of street photography, characterized by its starkness and minimalist aesthetic. The image features a single, isolated sign reading "ICE" planted in the desolate landscape of the Arizona desert, capturing a moment of quiet stillness. Wessel's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, highlighting the emptiness and vastness of the desert. His work often explores themes of urban life, solitude, and the human condition, inviting viewers to contemplate the meaning behind the seemingly mundane.