Bates’ photographs are full of things disappearing in plain sight

It was not until long after he retired that he finally shared a few details of his career as a counterintelligence special agent

Made visible by the subtlest movements of tree branches

small American towns

living off the land and sea with Walrus and whale meat as the main components of their diet

Found Footage Gruffalo Bates’ photographs are full ofFirst edition of Found Footage by Leoni Oostvogel (1999) First impression Large format paperback in near fine condition In a limited edition of 500 copies Signed by Leoni Oostvogel to title page Some minor wear to cover Some very slight toning to extremities of pages Otherwise, pages clean, binding firm