"It's just seeing - at least the photography I care about. You either see or you don't see. The rest is academic. Anyone can learn how to develop. It's how you organize what you see into a picture."
~ Elliott Erwitt
Elliot Erwitt's iconic photograph of the Empire State Building is a masterful composition that captures the essence of New York City with a playful and whimsical twist. Taken in 1955, Erwitt's photograph showcases the world-famous skyscraper as a monumental figure. What sets this image apart is the momentary juxtaposition of the woman in the foreground her gaze directed towards the building's form, disrupting our attention. Erwitt's keen sense of timing and irony infuses this image with a sense of humor and commentary on the urban experience, turning a classic architectural landmark into a symbol of desire and aspiration, emblematic of his wit and keen observational skills as a photographer.
