My Photographs: Decay of Rural America

This photograph was taken for the space assignment as well.  The category of photograph is that it is to present an ethical or moral issue that is important to the artist.  I thought this presented the issue of the decay or rural America.  A lot of the farmers in the area were forced to sell their land to the development companies.  This photograph was taken of a farm in the town I live in.  The farm looks somewhat run-down, as if it is not used for farming anymore, but rather for storage. I make this assumption by looking at the boat that is being stored next to the barn, and the top of the silo on the far right missing.  The part of the photograph that brings the moral issue of this space together is the development of houses in the distance.  Its as if these houses are slowly creeping toward this farm, ready to soon take over it.  Being that I grew up in this small town, I would prefer to see it continue to keep its small-town feel and heritage.  But the businesses and developments seem to continue to pop up every day.  I think the content of this photograph is great, but the contrast and print also turned out well.  The bright white of the barn, silo, and sky contrast well with the grass, windows, and trees in the distance.  Overall I just really like this picture and think it is a beautiful photograph.