Race Track and Motor Cross near the Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico 1988

Emmet Gowin's "Race Track and Motor Cross near the Airport, Albuquerque, New Mexico" (1988) is an aerial photograph that captures the landscape of the American Southwest. Gowin is known for his large-format black and white photographs that explore themes of place, time, and memory. This photograph captures the abstract patterns of a race track and motocross course carved into the desert landscape, reflecting the impact of human activity on the environment. The photograph's aerial perspective offers a unique and insightful view of the land.