Walking Home (2024) is framed with a white background and introduces the viewer with red text: “Nine miles, 1,335 feet of ascent, 3 hours 7 minutes, Highest point 1,259 feet.” Between the title and these units lies a documentative image of the landscape—it is atmospheric and brings us to the horizon with the gravel path.
The complementation of the data and the photograph takes us on a journey, and by taking this journey, one becomes connected to the land. Thus, one will heighten their awareness of the environment through the wind, sounds, vegetation, and life. As the title suggests, ‘Walking Home’- ‘home’ could potentially be a link of belonging to this landscape- that Tranter has become one with the land and that by absorbing this landscape – one walks home, but the landscape is also a part of this home.
Overall, this journey creates a chance to meditate in solitude as one walks through this landscape. The quietness of human activity allows one to think, reflect, and be mindful while deepening our connection with nature and the environment.