photo from http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7b2E988323-B8DF-496F-B72A-E999E567FABA%7d&oid=190046296&pg=1&rpp=20&pos=7&ft=*&img=0#fullscreen
These "photographs" were taking by Matthew Jensen in 2008/2009. Through Google Street View, he traveled through the 49 States, taking one picture in each state. Photoshop was then used to touch up the images and adjust the color and contrast. He displayed the photos alphabetically by state abbreviations.Through the images, he wanted to capture the significance of the great American road trip, while bringing light to ability to explore landscapes all over the country from your own home.
I love how he managed to capture a similar image in every state. The sun is setting in many of the images and is a prominent part of the image as well. I think these photos create a powerful piece about our country, showing how every state is similar and different in their own ways and I think it unites our nation as a whole.
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