Winter, northwest across dunes and tidal marsh inside the South Jetty, Clatsop County, Oregon 1990

Robert Adams's black and white photograph, "Winter, northwest across dunes and tidal marsh inside the South Jetty, Clatsop County, Oregon" (1990), is a quintessential example of his distinctive style. Adams, known for his landscape photography, often captured the subtle beauty and human impact on the natural world. This image, taken in Oregon, showcases his masterful use of light and shadow, creating a sense of starkness and isolation. The seawall, the crashing waves, and the expansive, windswept landscape all contribute to the photograph's evocative atmosphere. Adams's work frequently raises questions about the relationship between nature and civilization, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of the human footprint on the environment.