Denver 1981

Robert Adams is known for his black and white photographs that explore the intersection of nature and human development, particularly in the American West. "Denver," a 1981 photograph, exemplifies this theme, capturing a young girl standing on a concrete sidewalk, seemingly lost in thought as she holds a paper cup. The photograph's composition emphasizes the stark contrast between the girl's delicate form and the harshness of the urban environment. This interplay between the natural and the manmade is a hallmark of Adams' work.