Secret scenes in a secret world – that’s how my sleepy hometown of Rockford, Illinois has always felt to me. But like a long lost romance, I can never seem to escape the sense of desolation, the sheer loneliness here. I’ve walked around watching scenes of downtown unfold, then fade away – often without any camera at all.

Canyons of light, rich patterns, and unlikely rhythms are hidden away at first glance in downtown San Francisco's famous architectural district.