The photobook 1947-1997 traces a fifty-year span, capturing evolving landscapes and moments that span from Coney Island to Caumsett. The work appears to employ a documentary style, focusing on contrasts between urban and natural environments across decades.

The images likely explore themes of transformation and continuity, reflecting changes in both human activity and geographic space. The temporal scope suggests an investigation into postwar developments and shifts in cultural or social contexts tied to these locations.