Spencer Murphy, Photographer, London

Description

A black and white conceptual image shows a noose hanging from a bare tree branch. The rope is thick and dark, contrasting against the lighter grey sky. The tree trunk is textured with deep furrows, adding depth to the composition. In the background, a flat, grassy landscape stretches to the horizon, creating a sense of desolation. The foreground is filled with sparse grass, mirroring the starkness of the scene. Text at the bottom of the image delivers an environmental message: "NO WAVES. NO SURF", "SEWAGE, LITTER, AND OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENTS ARE THREATENING TO KILL OUR WAVES", "SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE THEM". The logo of "SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE" appears in the upper right corner.