Al’s point of view is that Black and White photography is in a unique  position to deconstruct a world of geometric shapes by using contrast, light,  exposure, texture and shades of grey. These elements are juxtaposed in a  more fundamental way with the absence of color. 

For the photographer this design element opens a world of patterns.  Materials which reflect and are reflected upon. Layers of shadows, layers of  reflected light, layers which create a world unto itself. The closer one  looks the more abstract the world as photographed emerges. A world unto  a world unto a world. Multidimensional and multilayered photographs begin  to emerge in which the structures take on more abstract and unique  properties. Light and time shifts deepen the layers of modern glass  buildings. Nature, though less reflected, experiences similar changes.  Texture adds depths and dimensionality.  

These projects attempt to show the beauty in the simplicity of the taken for  granted shapes in our everyday life. A quiet beauty is revealed for the eye  to admire. 

A New Yorker for over 35 years, Al attended the University of Connecticut  and Syracuse University. In his spare time he is an avid runner, sourdough  bread baker. He loves Asian cuisines, Pinot Noir wine, Nordic crime dramas  and Belgium waffles. 

Photos shot on Leica M Monochrom . CaptureOne Pro for processing.

Photo Credit: Jonathan Nissenbaum @instaniss

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