Longmont, Colorado 1981

"Longmont, Colorado" (1981) by Robert Adams is a black and white photograph that captures a candid moment of two elderly people walking in a parking lot. The image is a characteristic example of Adams' photographic style, which is characterized by a focus on the mundane and often overlooked aspects of American life. Adams' work often explores the relationship between humans and their built environment, and the image of the couple walking in the parking lot speaks to the loneliness and isolation that can be experienced in a modern, urban setting. The photograph's simple composition, with its emphasis on the figures and the vast expanse of the parking lot, creates a sense of isolation and emphasizes the human subjects' vulnerability.