Great Falls of the Yellowstone winter and summer before 1887

Frank Jay Haynes created this photograph titled 'Great Falls of the Yellowstone Winter and Summer'. The composition is striking: a rectangular image of a winter scene paired with a circular image depicting summer. Note how Haynes uses geometric shapes to frame nature, presenting two distinct views of the same waterfall. This juxtaposition invites us to consider the passage of time and the changing states of the natural world. Haynes challenges our perception by contrasting the cool, muted tones of winter with the implied vibrancy of summer, destabilizing the conventional landscape tradition. The geometric forms used to display each scene also imply a deeper philosophical question about how we categorize and understand nature. The circle and rectangle don't just frame the landscapes; they reframe our understanding of time and representation itself. Through these shapes, Haynes compels us to see nature not as a static scene, but as a dynamic interplay of forms and perspectives.