Height Detector, Selkirk, New York 1993

"Height Detector, Selkirk, New York" (1993) is a black and white photograph by American artist James Welling. The image features a simple composition of three vertical utility poles and a pair of railway tracks, positioned in front of a dark, dense forest. Welling, known for his exploration of minimalist aesthetics and the use of found materials, captures a sense of industrial presence in the natural environment. The photograph's stark composition and muted tones evoke a feeling of contemplation and solitude, inviting viewers to consider the interplay between human infrastructure and the natural world.