Untitled 1993

This untitled photograph was taken by Thomas Roma sometime after 1950. The monochromatic palette really focuses the eye. It's not about color here, but about light, shadow, and above all, texture. You know, the way the light catches the folds in those robes. It's all about how he captures this specific moment, which feels almost painterly. I'm immediately drawn to the lower left corner. Look at that child’s hands resting on the pew. The soft, almost blurred quality of the image makes it feel so intimate, like a memory. It’s not a sharp, decisive image, but it has this quiet, contemplative mood. Roma is reminding us that photography isn’t just about capturing a scene, it’s about feeling it, experiencing it, and letting the process guide you. You know, seeing this photograph makes me think of Roy DeCarava, another photographer who wasn’t afraid to experiment with light and shadow. They both understand how ambiguity can be a strength, not a weakness, in art.