Dead Fish, Salton Sea, California Possibly 1983 - 1997

Richard Misrach's "Dead Fish, Salton Sea, California" (c. 1983-1997) is a large-scale color photograph showcasing the Salton Sea, a saline lake in Southern California. The image captures the lake's serenity, with a pale blue sky and reflective water, contrasting with the stark, weathered remains of a former pier jutting out from the surface. Misrach's work often focuses on the environmental impact of human activity, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the Salton Sea's ecological decline.