The collapse of the economy has put a number of Scottsdale’s art galleries out of business. This empty gallery building was on a corner, and had windows on both its side and in front. I made this image of its side window because the harsh mid afternoon sun reflects the stucco wall of neighboring building upon it, creating a rough texture that symbolically seems to seal the empty gallery off and making the series of rooms seen beyond it look even more grim. The hot light creates a glowing surface of golden color on the wall at right, which represents the buildings better days. The geometry of reflection and interior panels tell the story of the structure’s current plight. The high, harsh light provides an ideal mood for such an image as this.