The formal structure and beauty of the photographs belie reality. They portray an elegant sense of design, a mastery of light and space. In one hypnotic picture a row of corn stands as a heraldic emblem of the original inhabitants of this land. Szabo not only was a distinguished photographer but an accomplished writer, evidenced in his book, The Eastern Shore, accompanying this body of work. He wrote warmly of his conversations with the local residents, who spoke of him as a move-in-er'. His descriptions of the scenes ring hauntingly true. aasharp-jawed rustic manner, pipe in hand, with a soft, low-keyed voice, few words, riveting eye contact, Szabo could have played Sherlock Holmes to perfection. No wonder the populace was fascinated with this "foreigner" who covered himself with a large dark cloth when he worked. These platinum prints place us in another world, one of timelessness and bewitchment, reminiscent of work by the great painter Andrew Wyeth.' height= Steve Szabo: Photographs
Steve Szabo: Photographs