Drid Williams, Capitol Reef, Utah 1962

This black and white photograph by Minor White shows a woman, Drid Williams, next to a striking rock formation in Capitol Reef, Utah. I can imagine White looking through the lens, maybe tilting the camera slightly, aligning her gaze with the swirling patterns in the rock. These aren't just geological layers; they're like the rings of a tree, each one marking a moment in time. It reminds me of when I’m layering paint, each stroke building upon the last. What was White thinking as he framed this shot? I wonder if he saw Drid and the rock as two halves of a single portrait, each echoing the other's quiet intensity. Looking at the image now, I think about how we're all shaped by our experiences, our inner and outer landscapes forever intertwined. Every artist is in conversation with the others and the world.