Photographer: Paul Politis

Location: New York City

What drew me to this black and white photo is the obviousness of the light source. Being in black and white, the light source is accentuated when it hits the sides of the buildings which helps add depth and height to the photo. It gives the viewer the sense of feeling small when looking at these buildings. Being in black and white helps highlight their enormity. The photo is also kept in a simplistic black and white color scheme since there are 3 main shades: the dark side of the buildings, the light side of the buildings, and then the gray of the sky. Simplicity enhances focus on the buildings and the viewer's eye won't get so distracted trying to pick out hundreds of different shades of whites, blacks and grays.