Wales, Ben James 1953

"Wales" is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, taken in 1953 during his cross-country road trip across America. This image, part of his iconic book "The Americans," captures a solitary figure in a rugged landscape, showcasing Frank's ability to depict the human condition through candid, often poignant imagery. The use of a shallow depth of field draws attention to the subject, a man seemingly lost in contemplation, reflecting the isolation and alienation that Frank observed in American society during this period.