Ali R. Photography, Image # 106, Boston Chinatown

Occasionally cities change without drawing much attention. New buildings replace the old ones and the look and character of neighborhoods are significantly altered. Sometimes, for a short period of time, the ghost of a place and those who lived there linger on. Here in Chinatown, downtown Boston, one could see the smoke rising from the chimneys of this long-gone-residence. (www.alfaphotography.com )

Ali R. Photography, Image # 105, Boston Cityscape

From the "Cityscape" portfolio. (www.alfaphotography.com)

Ali R. Photography, Image # 104, Boston Cityscape

Cities fascinate me.  Humans are blamed for every atrocity imagined and blamed rightfully for the destruction of our natural environment. We certainly are foolish and inconsiderate. Unfortunately, the future generations will pay for our sins. Yet, man-made environment is also full of opportunities for photographers who see beyond the obvious and spend time searching for unusual images. I capture the elusive moments that many disregard. I am fully aware that this statement sounds cliche and tired, but if you look at my work at www.alfaphotography.com , you might agree with me. The challenge as always is to turn the ordinary scenes into something interesting.