Sculpture and photography

I think sculpture and photography are closely related pursuits. So, I was delighted to linger when I came across this sculptural ensemble in an underpass. The light was mixed, a combination of ambient and artificial sources. Although the color version of the photograph looks just fine, the subject does better in black and white, I think. Young sculptors probably dream of having their work installed in a beautiful sculpture garden or in front of a famous building. I can’t help wondering what this artist thought of being commissioned to make public art for an underpass? It looks like it was enjoyable to make, regardless.

Transitions are interesting

The topography of the built environment is in a constant state of change, but the rate of that change is usually so slow that we don't notice. Until we observe that what was once a park has evolved into a strip mall while we were on vacation, or what was once tennis courts for adults has become a playground for children. I think it is the in between states that are the most interesting from a photographic point of view. Anyway, I still cannot figure out what is going on here, I just see a great deal of dirt being moved around. But I know for certain that the landscape will never look exactly like this again.