By contrast, Julie Wolsztynski, a Paris-born Washington resident, uses a medium-format camera to document New York City at night. Her series of six images were all made during one night as a passenger in a New York City cab. The vibe is much like a Saturday Night Live title sequence, with artificial light and natural blackness interacting boldly.
Some of Wolsztynski’s images are less compelling than others, but her best are noteworthy: a vertiginous building that collapses into a squat shape due to the photographer’s low angle; dreamy, translucent geometrical forms; skyscrapers visible only due to their rows of lighted windows; and a long-exposure photograph in which lights turn into appealing fireworks show of squiggles.
At Adah Rose Gallery, 3766 Howard Ave., Kensington, Md. (301) 922-0162. On view 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.