Once Prosperous | TRAVIS ECKERT
Sometimes a simple horizon division is enough to impact a viewer (“impact” as in, to affect. Not “impact” as in to obstruct the bowels. Though great art may do both). With this photo, the simple composition allows the contrast of natural sky against the dilapidated building to state itself without forcing a message upon the viewer. The title, Once Prosperous, pushes the more oblivious viewer in the intended direction, though the piece could have worked without being so overt (though, it can be argued that hints, even strong ones, are exactly what titles should deliver).
I received this print as part of a contest put on by the photographer for his newsletter subscribers. It was the best $0 I ever spent.
Reminds me of a Lennon lyric, which I’ll edit here to suite my own purposes:
“…hell below us. Above us only sky.”
The contrast is great, you could almost be on a launching pad at the end of the universe. Great work Travis, and thanks for the post Caleb.
Peace,
Richard