Black and White

September — A Year in Photographs — Light and Shadow /  by Adrian Galli

Riverwalk — Day 259

Long shadows, dark, moody mornings, and black and white photography are staples in my work. While #AYearinPhotographs focuses on challenges and stepping out of one’s comfort zone, I occasionally revisit my favorite subjects. Despite not being able to claim that I haven’t enjoyed every month of this year-long project, I must admit that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.

Light and Shadow I will do each #AYearinPhotographs and it brings into one’s mind things we see every day but perhaps miss the dramatic distortion of human form, architectural subtleties, and fine details that light at such an angle accentuates.

My favorite of this month is Riverwalk — Day 259. While strolling the Chicago River Walk, the light from the morning sun, always incredible in September and October in Chicago, flowed down the natural waterway and human-made riverwalk. A security guard sauntered, a few fallen leaves blew about, and a the long shadow of the guard sliced through the frame. It was a moment I knew capturing this photograph, it would be the image for the day.

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Concourse — Day 273
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Crosswalks — Day 272
Two Stripes — Day 271
Two Stripes — Day 271
Crossing Shadows — Day 270
Crossing Shadows — Day 270
Walking the Dog — Day 269
Walking the Dog — Day 269
Riverfront — Day 268
Riverfront — Day 268
Pillars — Day 267
Pillars — Day 267
Doors and Windows — Day 266
Doors and Windows — Day 266
Hidden — Day 265
Hidden — Day 265
Wendella — Day 264
Wendella — Day 264
Wolf Point — Day 263
Wolf Point — Day 263
Stairs — Day 262
Stairs — Day 262
Underpass 2 — Day 261
Underpass 2 — Day 261
The View — Day 260
The View — Day 260
Riverwalk — Day 259
Riverwalk — Day 259
Crossing — Day 258
Crossing — Day 258
Two in the Light — Day 257
Two in the Light — Day 257
Framed — Day 256
Framed — Day 256
Sunrise Bridge — Day 255
Sunrise Bridge — Day 255
After Hours — Day 254
After Hours — Day 254
Morning Cyclist 2 — Day 253
Morning Cyclist 2 — Day 253
Morning Cyclist — Day 252
Morning Cyclist — Day 252
Underpass — Day 251
Underpass — Day 251
Morning Stroll — Day 250
Morning Stroll — Day 250
Radial and Linear — Day 249
Radial and Linear — Day 249
Kinzie Walk — Day 248
Kinzie Walk — Day 248
The Light Side — Day 247
The Light Side — Day 247
Marble — Day 246
Marble — Day 246
Dog Walk — Day 245
Dog Walk — Day 245
Pavement Shadows — Day 244
Pavement Shadows — Day 244
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February — A Year in Photographs — Lines and Curves /  by Adrian Galli

Grass and Arches — Day 036

Lines, such as leading lines and the rule of thirds, are fundamental elements in photography. I believe taking a slightly different perspective for a month offers an optimal experience, yet it also presents a challenge. While there are numerous lines and curves in the world, both are essential for capturing the essence of this photography theme.

Strange… you’d think this was easy but while I was in Florida visiting family, it took a keen eye to find something that I wanted to photograph.

As we enjoyed the sunshine, a moment would present itself—a short detour, circling a block, or a walk down a different path. Most of my photography is a solo adventure but sometimes family guides you to just the right place.

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Lines and Curves — Day 059
Lines and Curves — Day 059
Arch and Square — Day 058
Arch and Square — Day 058
Lights — Day 057
Lights — Day 057
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Cartagena de Indias — Puertas y Ventanas /  by Adrian Galli

Split Black and White, Cartagena de Indias, 2024

Black and white is my favorite way to photograph. While color is sometimes a necessity and, like almost all other photographs from Cartagena, it may best display the vibrant nature of subjects, both literally and figuratively, black and white reduces things to a fundamental state of being.

Rarely do our eyes see things is in black and white. However, I would postulate that is fundamentally one of the tenets of photography—to see that which isn’t seen and to reveal that vision to the world.

My final post of 2024—Happy New Year and best wishes in 2025!