Leadville, Colorado 1973 - 1978

"Leadville, Colorado" (1973-1978) is a black and white photograph by Richard Gordon that captures two women in the midst of a casual moment. The women, positioned on a sidewalk in Leadville, Colorado, appear to be taking photographs, their backs to the viewer. Gordon's work often focused on ordinary people and their everyday lives. The photograph captures a sense of quiet and reflection. The composition and contrast of light and shadow enhance the sense of reality. It is a classic example of Gordon's documentation of American life in the 1970s.