These images integrate the play of light in dark spaces and places, usually at night. Metaphorically, the images present beauty and illumination in situations and environments that are not typically thought of as beautiful — urban landscapes, dark alleys, and small corners of the seen world. The irony of light against or within a context of darkness (either real or metaphoric), throws polarities into relief, thereby compelling the viewer to integrate disparate parts into a whole, enabling them to apprehend the world in a variety of ways in a single moment.