Tompkins County King [Apple Tree near Barn] 2005

"Tompkins County King [Apple Tree near Barn]" is a black and white photograph by John Szarkowski, a prominent American photographer. Taken in 2005, the image captures a solitary apple tree in a rural setting, likely in Tompkins County, New York, as the title suggests. The tree stands prominently against a backdrop of a partly obscured barn and a sloping grassy field, emphasizing the simple beauty of nature. Szarkowski's use of black and white film gives the image a timeless quality, highlighting the starkness of the landscape and the delicate branches of the tree. This work is an example of Szarkowski's talent for capturing the essence of everyday scenes and finding poetic beauty in the ordinary.