Joel Meyerowitz, "Bay/Sky"
1977, ektacolor
When you see a photograph that is inspiring, you become speechless. This photograph, "Bay/Sky", by Joel Meyerowitz was one of the twelve in his collection taken in Cape Cod, Massachusetts that moves me. The special sense of mood and light is captivating, making me feel vulnerable and silent. The photograph speaks for itself leaving the observer in awe. The pink and orange hues give a sense of peace. The perfect separation of the water and sky have a rigidness that makes me feel still, like I'm being present with my mind and body. The calmness of the water allows me to exist in that very moment. There is an effortless gradient of color casted by the Earth's sunset which leaves a matte finish. The play of light on the water is captured minutes before it disappears below the horizon. I chose this photograph because it makes me feel and not think.
