Maryland #15 1976

"Maryland #15" (1976) is a black and white photograph by Lewis Baltz, a prominent figure in the New Topographics movement. Baltz's work often focused on the banal and overlooked aspects of American landscapes, specifically in the context of suburban sprawl. This particular image, depicting a row of storefronts obscured by overgrown grass, captures the subtle decay of commercial development. Baltz's stark compositions and documentary style emphasize the ordinariness and even alienation of the built environment, inviting viewers to consider the implications of unchecked urban expansion.