Stringing Lights, San Jose, California 1972

"Stringing Lights, San Jose, California" is a 1972 black and white photograph by American artist Ken Graves. The image depicts a man standing outside a house, holding a tangled string of Christmas lights above his head. The casualness of the subject and the everyday setting provide a glimpse into the artist's interest in documenting mundane moments of life. Graves' use of black and white photography contributes to the photograph's nostalgic and timeless quality. This image, like many of Graves' works, is notable for its understated beauty and its ability to capture the essence of a specific time and place.