New Topographics demonstrated a new way to show architecture. Photographers captured ordinary scenes-- tract homes and gas stations abound-- but with a new style. If the original New Topographics exhibit can be defined as a particular way of seeing how man interacts with nature, then perhaps a new step would be to look at how nature interacts with man's architecture. Some house-owners take control over nature and keep perfectly manicured lawns; others allow nature to run its course in their front yards. Sometimes, as in the photo above, a passer-by wouldn't even be able to see a house through the thicket in its front yard. Other houses allow plants to grow, but assign each tree a certain symmetry or relegate them to act as a sort of 'natural' fence. The front yard is the realm of the suburban home where nature can reassert its influence, if the homeowner allows.
A very interesting concept and fascinating new look at new topographics. I like it. The first photograph is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou sold me on the concept and execution. Thank you for thoughtful photographs!
ReplyDeletegreat idea and funny how people are so interesting to let their trees grow wild. it would be cool to see these homes/yards in the summer with the vegetation grown over.
ReplyDeleteReally cool idea. Often the front yards are all we have to judge the people who live in the house off of. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI love how the concept ties all the photos together so well. Also, it's interesting that all of the yards had overgrown trees, not weird landscaping or whatever.
ReplyDeleteI love how despite man's best efforts, nature always wins. This is really cool looking
ReplyDeleteThis is a genius idea because everyone sees and comments on people's yards around them. You did a great job capturing them. The blue in the sky is excellent.
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