Grain Elevator and Lightning Flash, Lamesa, Texas Possibly 1975 - 1981

Frank Gohlke’s "Grain Elevator and Lightning Flash, Lamesa, Texas" (possibly 1975–1981) is a striking black and white photograph. Gohlke, known for his large-format landscapes, captured a moment of fleeting drama in rural Texas. The photograph features a row of grain elevators, bathed in the light of a recent downpour, with a dramatic lightning strike in the distance. The composition is anchored by a long stretch of wet road, reflecting the sky and silhouetted buildings, drawing the viewer’s gaze to the distant lightning. This image epitomizes Gohlke’s interest in the raw beauty of the American landscape, often depicted in stark black and white.