Duncan Rawlinson photographed this aerial view of Pike Island during winter, showing a small landmass surrounded by frozen water. The island’s bare trees and two green-roofed structures contrast with the unbroken snow and ice. The overhead perspective flattens the scene into a graphic composition, emphasizing the difference between the organic shapes of vegetation and the angular forms of the buildings. Open water traces the island’s edge, interrupting the white field. The muted colors and high vantage point create a study in scale and isolation
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