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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