The photography dramatically captures an unexpected angle where the traditional silhouette of the Manhattan is masked by a new skyscraper. Funk's powerful composition reveals parallels to the work of minimalist artists. It's also reminiscent of early gestural painters with a dazzling symphony of saturated blue shapes and forms. br Mitchell Funk is a "Color Photographer Pioneer". He was color when color wasn't considered art. br His early color work anticipates developments in color photography by generations. br In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time Life. Color ! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek and Life Magazine among br others.