Otego, New York 2 - 1990

"Otego, New York" is a black and white photograph by American artist James Welling, taken in 1990. The image depicts a freight train traveling along a rural track, with the locomotive prominently featured in the foreground. Welling's work often explores themes of landscape, industry, and technology, as seen in this photograph, which captures the stark beauty of a seemingly ordinary scene. The image is notable for its high contrast and sharp detail, which give it a timeless and almost cinematic quality. The work is part of Welling's ongoing exploration of the American landscape, using the camera to capture the subtle beauty of everyday life.