Photographically focusing on industrial landscape, Bingham Mine/Garfield Stack portrays the vast scale and environmental imprint of mining operations. The images employ aerial perspectives and tightly composed views to reveal both the sheer size and intricate detail of the Bingham Canyon Mine and the Garfield Stack.

The work captures a mood of stark contrast between human engineering and natural terrain, emphasizing geometric patterns, textures, and color variations created by excavation and industrial activity. Through carefully framed shots, the photographs invite contemplation of the relationship between resource extraction and the surrounding ecosystem.

The 48-page publication from 2009 embodies Michael Light’s ongoing investigation of large-scale landscapes altered by human intervention, offering a concentrated visual study of a significant American mining site.