I was thinking of calling this “Friedlander-a-go-go,” believing that “Friedlander can suck it” was too antagonistic.
The thing is, I took this photo for the sole purpose of posting an image with many power lines in it just to catch Wah’s attention because I happen to be driven nuts by power lines. Convoluted? Yep.
Not my favorite picture to be sure but definitely one that I find amusing. That is Atlanta’s skyline, in case you were wondering.
I think the key to Friedlander’s work is that he would use those elements as design, and create a composition that drew attention to our modern clutter.
You could have walked down the hill a little and framed the street sign and lights by the skyline and created a juxtaposition of scale . . . not to mention that might have encouraged you to put the horizon anywhere but in the middle, you have a perfect set up for the rule of thirds, bottom third asphalt, middle third buildings and trees, top third sky.
On this image I agree, the power lines suck and it isn’t my favorite.
Comedy.
Seriously, I looked out at this scene and thought “friggin’ power lines” which reminded me of my complaint years ago about the power lines in front of the old capital, which in turn reminded me of your ensuing discussion of Freidlander. Hence, the photo.