Josef Hoflehner Spent Ten Years Photographing The Roadsides Of America

In the series ‘Roadside America’ (2007-2017), human presence is backdropped by a landscape that is both vast and magnificently barren. Amongst his photographs it seems that mankind’s existence is temporary; the buildings captured appear changed by the elements, and as they disintegrate under the pressure of snow and sun, the majesty of nature stands. Hoflehner’s ability to capture human impact upon the environment without ever picturing a person is a testament to his masterful approach to photographing both the natural and built world.