Photo Exhibition: William (Bill) Hetzer

Three windows

I recently had the opportunity to prepare a retrospective photo exhibition here in the Albany, New York area. The show covers some of the photographs that I have taken over the last 10 years, including a few from recent trips to Saudi Arabia and Sicily. The exhibition will open on 1 January and run for two months. Now seems like a good time to preview some of these photos on the XUNICEF site.

I have not made many photo outings in the last five years, but preparing for this event has rekindled my visual interests. I am cleaning off my camera and I am ready for some new adventures — mid century architecture in Palm Springs, California and a visit to Japan are on my agenda during the next few months.

A bit of Baroque, Noto

Noto is a Baroque city in Sicily. After a 1693 earthquake, the city was rebuild and is now an 18th century architectural gem. The balcony detail is close by to the cathedral.

Agrigento

Several 5th and 6th century BCE temples comprise the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. The Temple of Concordia is one of the most preserved Doric structures in the world, especially since it was transformed into a cathedral dedicated to Peter and Paul in the 6th century CE.

Segesta

Some archeologists suggest that the Temple of Segesta was used for outdoor worship. There is no evidence that a roof or interior structures were ever constructed at the site.

Cine Impero , Marsala

Cine Impero in Marsala is a fine example of Art Deco architecture. The movie house was probably constructed in the 1930’s during the fascist era.

The Fallen

In Palermo there is a street of mural portraits devoted to those assassinated by the Mafia.

The tomb, Saudi Arabia

AlUla is an area of incredible petrographs and tombs. The Nabataean city of Herga, founded in the first century CE is remote and mysterious with numerous tombs carved into the mountainsides.

Three windows

Ushaiqer Heritage Village is a restored desert town that highlights Saudi architecture before the oil boom.

The Cafe

A small cafe in old Jeddah.

The Stairs

Thee Ain sits is on top of a mountain. The town constructed in stone has been restored to its original majesty.

The yellow car

OTHER LOCATIONS: The following three photos are framed together as a triptych.

11) The Yellow Car

12) The Red Car

Junked cars used for antique auto restorations. Stephentown, NY.

The red car

The Driver

Portrait of a man from Douglas Arizona

Flying Umbrellas

An outdoor art installation, Quebec City

The leaf

Pine Hollow Arboretum, Slingerlands, New York.