John Gossage’s book ‘The Pond’ was groundbreaking when first published in 1985. Consisting of photographs taken around a pond in an unkempt wooded area at the edge of a city. The photographs do not aspire to the “beauty” of classical landscapes in the tradition of Ansel Adams. Instead, they reveal a subtle vision of reality on the border between humankind and nature.
This is an effort to express a ‘sense of place’, a favourite pond a spot within a loop of the river, quite close to the city.
Bodies of water have always held a certain fascination amongst nature lovers, but the humble pond is often forgotten for larger, more impressive lakes and seas. However, ponds often offer a closer experience with the small animals and creatures that reside in it. Much shallower than most lakes, ponds can form naturally or be man-made. Due to their shallow depth, they often allow light to penetrate all the way to the bottom, allowing you to observe the flora and fauna in great detail.
