Ohne Titel (Nachtaufnahme, Berlin) (Untitled [Night shot, Berlin]) c. 1929

This photograph, made by Cami Stone in Berlin, captures a night scene with a beautiful array of light. It’s not just a snapshot, it’s more like a drawing with light itself. Stone must have experimented with long exposure to get these trails, it is a process of letting the camera record time and movement. What strikes me is the contrast, the solid dark sky against the ephemeral light streaks. It’s a dance between presence and absence. The lines themselves are delicate, almost like a spiderweb, but they also have a kinetic energy, suggesting the speed and chaos of the city at night. There’s one spot, near the bottom, where the lines converge into a bright node. It anchors the whole image, and all the lines seem to be springing from that source. This reminds me of Moholy-Nagy's light experiments, but with a more personal, lyrical touch. Ultimately, this image embraces the beauty of chance and the poetry of urban life.