So often at shows the ambiance is significantly created or altered by props.

Much of the time these props although creating a feeling really go unnoticed. If you were asked after a show what background props were used you might not have been able to recall.

This stack of old suitcases attracted my attention on many levels. Firstly and perhaps most importantly I loved the way the light fell on them, the highlights, shadows and textures as well as how they were framed by the evening sky. But soon I became aware of a curious inconsistency with how we would stack suitcases either while traveling or in storage. All of these suitcases appear to be both unlocked and upside down. Something you would never normally observe even if you bothered to notice.

Clearly these suitcases are going nowhere!

Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 426, Going Nowhere’ 1/40s f/2.8 ISO1600 200mm