Don Savage's architectural photography on display at Packard Reath through Jan. 31

The Packard Reath Gallery in Lewes held an opening display of architectural photography Dec. 7, featuring the work of Don Savage. He is a native of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is a practicing architect, painter and photographer.

His photographic work focuses on geometric forms of building and structures. With over 43 years of experience, Savage is recognized as a highly skilled craftsman.

In the beginning of photography, black and white was the only option. With today’s advanced digital technology, doesn’t everyone want color photographs? Just as the motion picture and sound never ended the pleasures and uses of photography, years of color haven’t eliminated the artistry of black-and-white photographs; if anything, color has made black-and-white a more distinctive art form.

All photography relies on texture, contrast and form, with the type of light being the controlling ingredient on how a subject is treated by the artist. To the artist’s eye, there is morning light, afternoon light, front and back lighting, the sun, an overcast sky and moonlight.

The show at Packard Reath represents Don Savage’s view as an architect. The work will be on display at the gallery through Tuesday, Jan. 31. Visit the gallery or view Savage’s website at www.donsavageart.com.