No Fences by Mark McLennan is a soulful and atmospheric photobook that explores rural life, open landscapes, and the quiet poetry of places shaped by weather, time, and memory. McLennan’s images blend portraiture, environmental details, and wide-open spaces into a cohesive visual narrative that feels both intimate and expansive.
His photographs reveal the character of overlooked places—communities on the margins, fading histories, and the resilience of people deeply connected to their land. With its cinematic tone and finely observed detail, No Fences stands as a compelling piece of contemporary documentary photography and a standout addition to any photobook collection.
Perhaps nowhere on in North America is as symbolically rich as the American West. In the harsh light of day there is a disparity between what is imagined and what exists. But as the light falls, the myths that sustain the region’s collective identity are revealed.
