Equivalent W4 1929

This photograph, made by Alfred Stieglitz, captures a sky full of dense, dark clouds swirling with subtle gradients of light. Imagine Stieglitz gazing upwards, contemplating the sky's expanse, searching for forms, and discovering an entire universe. He probably held his breath as he focused the lens, aligning perception, feeling, and the mechanics of the camera. The tones are like charcoal, the clouds resembling smudges of blacks and greys. But it’s more than just a picture of clouds; it’s about the act of finding equivalence in nature—how the external world mirrors our internal states. Like, can a cloud be a feeling? Stieglitz was a master of seeing, transforming fleeting moments into lasting impressions. And like all artists, he was influenced by those around him. We see his dialogue with painters of his day, taking photographs that achieve the same aesthetic goals as painting. Artists working across time, pushing each other in all sorts of directions.