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Somerville,MA artist David Barnes' photography contrasts the beauty of the human figure with the harsh, gritty 19th century New England basements, steam tunnels and other ruins-like spaces that are his preferred shooting locations. His carefully composed use of shadows creates an obscurity from which the beauty of the figure is allowed to blossom, all the more welcome because of the striking decay that surrounds its vibrant warmth. David's work "Doors" was shot in one of these 200 year-old New England basements, and is an excellent example of his unique style.