Golf Course under Construction, Arizona 1993

"Golf Course under Construction, Arizona" (1993) by Emmet Gowin is an aerial photograph depicting a golf course under construction in Arizona. Gowin's work often explores the relationship between human development and the natural landscape, and this image captures the raw, unfinished state of the course, highlighting the contrast between the carefully planned layout and the wild, rugged terrain of the surrounding desert. The black and white tones add to the image's starkness and emphasize the abstract shapes and patterns created by the construction process. This work is a compelling example of Gowin's signature style, blending documentary realism with a sense of formal composition and subtle beauty.