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An abstract interpretation of one of three contrails that make up the US Air Force Memorial just outside of Washington, DC.
Seats at the Hockey Arena
catch my eye.
somehow I cant pass up a
chance to try.
Visually a depth that has
caught my eye.
Somehow I had to give
it a try.
I do not know why!
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When photographing this simple V-shaped pillar anchored in a bed of pebbles, then deliberately inverting the image, I wanted to explore how a change in perspective can radically transform our perception of the everyday. What fascinated me about this composition was the immediate metamorphosis: a mundane architectural element transforms into an organic sculpture evoking a mineral tree.
I chose black and white to accentuate the contrasts between the smooth surface of the concrete and the rough texture of the stones, while eliminating color distractions that might have betrayed the true nature of the materials. This chromatic abstraction strengthens the illusion and invites a more poetic reading of the whole.
What particularly moves me in this image is the tension it reveals between the artificial and the natural - how human construction and geological elements seem to reverse their roles here: concrete becomes organic, while stones appear to defy gravity. Through this simple act of inversion, I wanted to invite viewers to rediscover the hidden beauty in the utilitarian structures that surround us, and show how our perception can be transformed by a simple change in viewpoint.
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A part of The Walbrook Building' in Cannon Street, City of London - Architect: Foster + Partners, 2010.
Here is the same 50mm photo as the last one in my photostream, called 'New London'. Busy image & reflections! If anyone wants to advise on my camera settings, please do!
Tangential view of the balconies. Bauhaus Dessau, studio building.
"Bauhaus Building
by Walter Gropius (1925–26)
The building was designed by the founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, and commissioned by the city of Dessau. The plans were drafted in Gropius’s private office – the Bauhaus did not have its own department of architecture until 1927. The interior fittings were made in the Bauhaus workshops. The city of Dessau financed the project and also provided the building plot.
Architecture behind glass
The design is a further development of an idea that Gropius had previously realised (pre-WWI) with the construction of the Fagus factory in Ahlfeld an der Leine. In both buildings a glass facade on the load-bearing framework allows a view of the interior workings. In the workshop wing in Dessau this provides clear view of the constructive elements. The design does not visually amplify the corners of the building, which creates an impression of transparency. Gropius designed the various sections of the building differently, separating them consistently according to function. He positioned the wings asymmetrically; the form of the complex can thus be grasped only by moving around the building. There is no central view.
Space for students and junior masters
The main elements of the complex are the glass-fronted, three-storey workshop wing, the likewise three-storey building for the vocational school and the five-storey studio building. The workshop wing and the vocational school are connected by a two-storey bridge which was used for administration purposes. Gropius’s private office was also located here until 1928. The workshop wing and the studio building are connected by a one-storey building in which the so-called festive area comprising auditorium, stage and canteen is located. The studio building housed students and junior masters in 28 studio flats, each measuring 20 m².
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
The predominantly white facades of the complex form a perfect foil for the dark, imbedded glass windows. Internally, the construction of the building is highlighted by different colours on load-bearing and non-load-bearing elements.
In 1932 the school of design was forced to close as a result of pressure from the National Socialists, who had emerged victorious in the municipal elections.
During the war the complex was bombed, and the damage was at first only provisionally repaired. The building was then listed in 1972 and restored for the first time. Extensive renovation measures followed after the Bauhaus Building was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. These were completed in 2006. The fact that it is once more a vibrant centre for experimental design, research and education is to be credited to the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation, which was founded in 1994 and is committed to preserving, researching and passing on the illustrious heritage of the Bauhaus."