Altered Landscape: Triangle, Bermuda 1975

"Altered Landscape: Triangle, Bermuda" (1975) by John Pfahl is a striking photograph depicting a geometric shape imposed on a natural landscape. The image shows a triangle drawn in the sand on a beach, its lines extending towards the ocean and a lone rock formation in the distance. Pfahl, known for his manipulations of the photographic medium, uses the triangle as a device to alter our perception of the landscape, highlighting the tension between human intervention and the natural world. This work exemplifies Pfahl's exploration of the interplay between geometric forms and natural scenery, a key characteristic of his artistic practice.