Clear Creek, near Idaho Springs 1968 - 1972

"Clear Creek, near Idaho Springs" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Adams between 1968 and 1972. The image captures a serene landscape scene, featuring a clear creek flowing through a wooded area. A large, roadside billboard for Howard Johnson's restaurant dominates the upper portion of the photograph. The billboard acts as a stark visual counterpoint to the natural beauty of the scene, reflecting the encroachment of commercial development on the American landscape. Adams’s work is known for its quiet beauty and its commentary on the evolving relationship between humans and nature. The image is a testament to Adams’s keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the subtle nuances of light and shadow.