In relation to John Szarkowski's article

A. Siber on William Eggleston

As I was researching William Eggleston's photoraphs, the first thing I noticed was his relentless attention to design. He is very much aware of the edges of the frame. The images have either limited elements including one main shape, like the cold drink on the air plane, or an apparent pattern of shapes, like the two men sitting at pin ball machines. The elements are all in an order and have a purpose to create a visually balanced and pleasing effect.

 

Another powerful tool of his is his use of color. Many of his images include complementary colors or a more or less analogous color scheme. For instance the orange trophys with the blue background; a woman sitting in a diner with green seats and a red brick wall, or  a naked guy standing in his bedroom flooded with red light.

His subject matter is surprisingly common. I say surprisingly because when I look at his images it is as if I am seeing the ordinary through a new pair of glasses. His work is random with a touch of humor. My favorite is the granny in the floral dress, on the floral couch, before the floral background. In is use of design and color he captures a seemingly normal scene and turns it into a world of wonder.