This striking photograph of Chicago's Midway Plaisance has an otherworldly, dreamlike quality. The open green space appears almost abstracted, with the trees and lampposts casting long, bold shadows that stretch across the paved walkways. Devoid of people, the park takes on a haunted, mysterious air. The high-contrast lighting gives the scene a dramatic, cinematic feel. Tree silhouettes in the foreground are backlit, making their spindly branches look like cryptic patterns and shapes. In the distance, the towering University of Chicago buildings loom like imposing ancient monoliths, keeping watch over the landscape. The photograph's high contrast and imaginative perspective lend a surreal beauty to this campus landmark.