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I've been experimenting with patterns and tiles lately and have a couple of designs that I'm happy with. The idea started with wanting to find a city and working with the side of a building. I needed some new lines and decided to travel into New York and see what I could find, I wasn't disappointed and managed out a couple of shots that I'll be posting. Some are just me having fun with Protoshop, some are fairly straight. The concept for this is actually pretty simple in that you start with one tile and add until you have four, flatten and that becomes the new tile and you add another three, flatten and repeat. This image is 8x8 tiles and you can get some interesting results! My idea of fun and takes me back to my Vasarely study days.
As 2011 comes to a close, I'd like to thank all my Flickr friends, contacts and everyone else that takes to time to ponder my craziness and perhaps toss a comment and/or fave my way! As my first year on Flickr winds down, I can't believe what an experience it's been trading comments with some of the best photographers-artists that I've seen! I truly enjoy looking at all the fantastic photographic work from the widest of styles/genres and value all the friendships that have started this year. My hope and wish for the New Year is that all the friendships continue to grow in 2012. THANK YOU ALL and Happy New Year.
Sliders Sunday is still on I hope??? :)
a city of romance, a city of light—yet here, under the iron tower, life unfolds in its quiet contradictions. a child dances, lost in a world of her own. a mother looks ahead, caught between duty and dreams. a father scrolls, tethered to another reality. in the distance, people move like waves, oblivious. moments slip by, unnoticed.
Manhattan Bridge, New York City â high confidence.
The image shows one of the Manhattan Bridge's blue-painted steel suspension towers, with its dense vertical suspender cables, heavy upper crossbeam, lattice bracing, and roadway/rail structure at the right. The Manhattan Bridge connects Chinatown / Lower Manhattan with Downtown Brooklyn, and carries road traffic, subway lines, a pedestrian walkway, and a separate bikeway.
Description
This is a close, upward-looking architectural view of the bridge structure. The frame is dominated by:
Blue steel towerwork with riveted plates and diagonal lattice bracing.
Vertical suspension cables falling in dense parallel lines.
Large pale main cables sweeping diagonally across the sky.
Bridge deck / side structure rising from the lower right.
Clear blue sky, which isolates the structure and emphasizes the bridge's geometry.
The image is mostly about structure, rhythm, and repetition rather than the bridge as a skyline landmark.
Discussion
The Manhattan Bridge is especially recognizable because it is a steel-tower suspension bridge rather than a stone-tower bridge like the Brooklyn Bridge. ASCE describes it as an early modern suspension bridge and notes its slender two dimensional
steel towers with shallow stiffening trusses. It was completed in 1909.
Visually, the photo compresses several structural systems into one frame: the tower, main cables, vertical suspenders, deck edge, and bracing. The strongest element is the repeated vertical cable pattern, which creates a curtain-like effect over the heavier blue steel. The diagonal deck line at right adds tension and movement, preventing the image from becoming a static architectural record.
The color is also important. The saturated bridge blue against the pale sky gives the image a graphic, almost poster-like quality. Rust and wear along the deck edge add a useful counterpoint: the bridge reads as both iconic civic infrastructure and aging working machinery.
Pormenor arquitetónico de uma fonte ornamental situada no exterior da Mesquita Hassan II, em Casablanca, Marrocos. Inaugurado em 1993 e desenhado pelo arquiteto francês Michel Pinseau, este monumento representa o apogeu da arquitetura mourisca contemporânea, fundindo engenharia moderna com o artesanato tradicional marroquino. A estrutura em destaque exibe a mestria do zellige, o complexo mosaico geométrico de cerâmica vidrada, aqui apresentado em tons de azul e ocre, que reveste o nicho interior. O arco polilobado e a fachada circundante são emoldurados por intrincados relevos em pedra calcária e estuque esculpido, evocando a herança estilística andaluza. A presença da água nestes espaços transcende a função decorativa, remetendo para a importância vital da purificação ritual (ablução) na prática islâmica e simbolizando a vida no contexto árido do Norte de África. A construção deste vasto complexo mobilizou mais de 10.000 artesãos, perpetuando técnicas seculares num dos maiores edifícios religiosos do mundo.
Architectural detail of an ornamental fountain located outside the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Opened in 1993 and designed by French architect Michel Pinseau, this monument represents the pinnacle of contemporary Moorish architecture, blending modern engineering with traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. The structure on display showcases the mastery of zellige, the complex geometric mosaic of glazed ceramic tiles, presented here in shades of blue and ochre, which lines the interior niche. The poly-lobed arch and surrounding façade are framed by intricate limestone reliefs and sculpted stucco, evoking the Andalusian stylistic heritage. The presence of water in these spaces transcends its decorative function, referring to the vital importance of ritual purification (ablution) in Islamic practice and symbolizing life in the arid context of North Africa. The construction of this vast complex mobilized more than 10,000 artisans, perpetuating centuries-old techniques in one of the largest religious buildings in the world.
Library Square in Downtown Vancouver is a multi-use complex that brings together the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch, a Federal Office Tower, and various retail and service spaces. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the library’s distinct curved architecture was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome.
This photo captures layered reflections of the surrounding high-rises on the building’s glass surfaces, creating a blended cityscape where indoor and outdoor spaces merge.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
A striking black and white architectural photograph showcasing the distinctive stepped façade of the Holiday Inn Express Manchester on Oxford Road. The dramatic low-angle perspective emphasizes the building's bold contemporary design, with its checkerboard pattern of windows and panels creating a dynamic visual rhythm that draws the eye skyward. The modern hotel's geometric form contrasts beautifully with the moody, cloud-filled sky, while the repetitive window pattern demonstrates the evolution of hotel architecture in Manchester's bustling university district. This imposing structure represents the city's ongoing urban development and its accommodation of the growing student and visitor population.
Some of the tiles for this staircase are of Spanish design. Others with distinctive Moorish-Islamic geometric patterns are from a Tunisian company.
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A Bab el-Kebir (Bab Oudaia), porta almóada da Kasbah dos Oudaias em Rabat, erguida sob Iaacube Almançor (séc. XII), apresenta arco de ferradura ornamentado com epigrafia árabe e motivos geométricos. O conjunto integra o bem UNESCO "Rabat, Capital Moderna e Cidade Histórica" (2012).
Bab el-Kebir (Bab Oudaia), an Almoravid gate of the Kasbah of the Oudaias in Rabat, built during the reign of Ya'qub al-Manṣūr (12th century), features a horseshoe arch decorated with Arabic inscriptions and geometric motifs. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City” (2012).
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Taken Feb 8, 2016 in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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I took this shot inside one of the many mausoleums at Shah-i-Zinda, the "Street of the Living King." I think it might be the Tuman Aqa Mausoleum (built for one of Timur's wives)… but to be honest, there were so many stunning spots along the way and I got a bit sloppy with my notes. What I do remember clearly is stepping in, looking up, and just being blown away. That golden ceiling, with its detailed patterns and Arabic script all around… it felt like standing inside a piece of jewelry. One of those moments where you have to stop, stare, and say "wow."
This is an amazing, abstract interior shot of The Oculus, the centerpiece of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Lower Manhattan.
Designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, the structure is famous for its white steel ribs that create a skeletal, bird-like appearance. Your photo focuses on the dramatic curves where the ribs meet the base, looking up toward the skylight. The way you've captured the interlocking white beams against the deep shadows and the glimpses of the Manhattan sky through the glass creates a futuristic, almost otherworldly feel.
The sleek, curving corridor of the London Underground’s Jubilee Line at London Bridge Station captures both the elegance and efficiency of Britain’s famed transit system. This photograph highlights the station’s futuristic tunnel design, where steel ribs and gradient blue paneling arch overhead like a spaceship interior. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye forward, toward the distant glow of the next connection and the promise of movement beneath the city’s surface.
London Bridge Station is one of the oldest and busiest transport hubs in London, serving not only the Jubilee Line, but also the Northern Line and multiple National Rail services. Opened in 1836 and rebuilt several times since, the station has evolved into a modernized gateway connecting southeast London to the city’s heart. The Jubilee Line itself is one of the youngest in the Tube system, known for its accessibility, modern design, and architectural drama.
In this image, the symmetry and lighting create an almost cinematic feel. Harsh fluorescent tubes run cleanly along the ceiling, casting their glow onto alternating metal grates and signage. The green emergency exit sign and blue directional placard mark the utilitarian function of the tunnel, while also adding subtle visual punctuation to an otherwise tightly disciplined space. The walls are marked with “London Bridge” repeating across the curved panels—a visual rhythm that reinforces the location and adds texture to the shot.
The absence of people in this photo lends a sense of quiet anticipation. It’s a rare moment of stillness in one of the world’s busiest metro systems. The tunnel becomes a character itself—calm, sturdy, waiting. For photographers, this type of image represents a celebration of urban minimalism: clean lines, practical beauty, and infrastructure that hums with human purpose, even when humans are temporarily absent.
The Jubilee Line is also one of the most accessible lines on the Underground, and London Bridge Station underwent significant renovations to improve step-free access, clear signage, and better wayfinding. These improvements reflect the broader push across the Transport for London (TfL) system toward more inclusive, modern infrastructure.
For travelers, this image evokes memories of navigating the Tube—watching the blinking signs, rushing through corridors like this to make a connection, or standing still to admire how impressively the system is built. For locals, it may feel like a moment of calm in the daily commute. For architecture and design fans, it’s a testament to form following function, where even public transportation tunnels can possess a quiet, industrial beauty.
Another shot from my ongoing "Urban Serendipity" project, taken in São Paulo, Lisbon. This vibrant neighborhood, with its mix of historic charm and modern energy, provides endless inspiration for capturing the contrasts of urban life. Excited to share more as this series evolves!
São Paulo, Lisbon, Portugal
A vibrant study of geometry and nostalgia cutting across the changing cubicle doors at Hinksey Park Lido in Oxford.
Built over the historic sand filter beds of an 1850s Victorian waterworks site, this community landmark was officially converted and opened as the public Jubilee Pools in 1936.
Today, the location beautifully blends its deeper industrial heritage with the bold, pop-art rhythm of modern summer colour.
The high-contrast repetition of candy pink, fresh lime, and vivid turquoise against the textured white brickwork captures a clean, sunny slice of local architectural history.
A Bab el-Kebir (Bab Oudaia), porta almóada da Kasbah dos Oudaias em Rabat, erguida sob Iaacube Almançor (séc. XII), apresenta arco de ferradura ornamentado com epigrafia árabe e motivos geométricos. O conjunto integra o bem UNESCO "Rabat, Capital Moderna e Cidade Histórica" (2012).
Bab el-Kebir (Bab Oudaia), an Almoravid gate of the Kasbah of the Oudaias in Rabat, built during the reign of Ya'qub al-Manṣūr (12th century), features a horseshoe arch decorated with Arabic inscriptions and geometric motifs. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City” (2012).
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I was drawn to the powerful interplay of curves, sharp angles and intersecting lines at Pierresvives, Zaha Hadid's architectural landmark in Montpellier. In black and white, the building becomes an abstract composition of movement and geometry.
A Torre Hassan e o vasto conjunto de colunas da mesquita inacabada em Rabat, Marrocos, constituem um dos exemplos mais significativos da arquitetura almóada do século XII. Iniciada em 1195 pelo califa Abu Yusuf Yaqub al‑Mansur, a estrutura foi projetada para ser a maior mesquita do mundo islâmico ocidental da época, com um minarete destinado a figurar entre os mais altos do mundo islâmico. No entanto, a construção foi permanentemente interrompida após a morte do califa em 1199, deixando o minarete com apenas 44 metros de altura, cerca de metade dos 86 metros originalmente planeados. A torre, construída em arenito avermelhado, exibe nas suas fachadas complexos relevos geométricos e padrões de sebka, elementos distintivos da arte mourisca e magrebina. O adro circundante está preenchido por uma grelha simétrica de colunas de pedra truncadas que delineariam o enorme salão de orações hipostilo que nunca chegou a receber o seu teto. Este local histórico, hoje integrado no sítio “Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage”, classificado como Património Mundial da UNESCO, permanece como um símbolo da ambição dinástica e da história interrompida da capital marroquina.
The Hassan Tower and the vast array of columns of the unfinished mosque in Rabat, Morocco, are one of the most significant examples of 12th-century Almohad architecture. Begun in 1195 by Caliph Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the structure was designed to be the largest mosque in the Western Islamic world at the time, with a minaret intended to be among the tallest in the Islamic world. However, construction was permanently halted after the caliph's death in 1199, leaving the minaret only 44 meters high, about half of the 86 meters originally planned. The tower, built in reddish sandstone, displays complex geometric reliefs and sebka patterns on its facades, distinctive elements of Moorish and Maghreb art. The surrounding courtyard is filled with a symmetrical grid of truncated stone columns that would have outlined the huge hypostyle prayer hall that never received its ceiling. This historic site, now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City: a Shared Heritage,” remains a symbol of dynastic ambition and the interrupted history of the Moroccan capital.
Geometry watches you. Angles converge with precision while the chrome sentinel blends into the modernist canvas — quiet but vigilant.
captured in stark black-and-white, this image tells a quiet story of light and shadow, movement and stillness. one figure enters through a brightly illuminated door, casting long shadows across the floor, while another stands partially hidden in shadow, watching from the sidelines. the intense contrast and cinematic framing lend the scene a sense of mystery, reminiscent of classic film noir. in this moment, light becomes both a barrier and a bridge, highlighting the solitude of each figure in their own space within the frame.
As the oldest part of Lisbon (and the only neighbourhood still intact after the destruction of the 1755 earthquake), Alfama has the strongest roots in Portuguese culture and heritage.
Its winding streets act as a giant mosaic, pin-pricked with colorful tiles (called "Azulejo" - painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework) that paint a larger picture of the city. Houses are dressed up in geometric patterns, whilst intimate workshops prove the craft is still going strong.
This is a fragmented or partially constructed orb web, probably made by an orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. The radiating support threads and remnants of curved capture spirals support that identification. No spider is clearly visible, so its species cannot be determined.
Description
Fine strands of silk stretch across nearly the entire frame. Long anchor lines connect several incomplete geometric sections, including ladder-like rows on the left and a small remnant of radial and spiral construction near the lower center. Tiny pale clumps caught at several points may be debris, old silk, or wrapped prey remains.
Sunlight catches selected threads, making them appear silver-white against a deeply blurred background. Green foliage occupies the lower corners, while large white, green, and amber highlights form soft circles and polygonal bokeh behind the web. The focus rests on the silk rather than the surrounding vegetation.
Discussion
The photograph reveals a structure that might otherwise remain almost invisible. Against the soft, colorful background, the illuminated threads become a delicate linear drawing suspended in space.
Because the web is incomplete, its irregular gaps are as important as its surviving geometry. The contrast between taut lines, broken spirals, and luminous bokeh suggests fragility and continual change: a spider web is both carefully engineered and vulnerable to weather, movement, and passing animals. The shallow depth of field turns an ordinary natural detail into an abstract composition of lines and light.
Although not the most valuable object that I own, this is one of my most precious pieces. This is my Great Grandmother’s small Anglo-Indian jewellery box, which she brought back from India after she and my Grandfather finished a period in the diplomatic corps during the Raj just before the Great War. It is precious to me because it holds some of the most tangible memories I have of my Great Grandmother and my Grandmother. This sat on my Great Grandmother’s dressing table and housed some of her everyday jewellery. I remember visiting her and watching her take out her pearls and cameos and glittering rings when she was getting ready to receive visitors or to go out. Even when I hold it now or hear the rich sounds of the box lid as it closes, in my mind I can still smell her violet and lily of the valley perfumes and her cold cream. When she died, my Grandmother inherited it and it sat on her dressing table, and I can hear her laugh as I played with the pearl necklaces, earrings and rings that she kept in there, including the Regency ebony and ivory earrings I called “Flora” and “Fauna”. The yellowing of the ivory is a sign of its advanced age, and its edges have been worn by many hands touching them over the last century: not least of all mine.
The jewellery box itself is an Anglo-Indian (Indian made but designed for the British market who lived in India during the Raj) made in the 1890s. It is fashioned from ebony and rosewood with the most exquisite hand-made geometric marquetry inlay of ivory and mother of pearl. The detail photos show how intricate the geometric pattern is, and how perfectly each piece is fitted. This might impress you even more when you think that the box itself is ten and a half centimetres long, by six and half centimetres wide and four and a half centimetres deep. The ebony frames to the hexagons on the lid are one millimetre thick, the vertical rosewood bands on the ivory edge of the lid are half a millimetre in width, the smallest triangles on the sides each have sides of one millimetre in length and the triangles around the flowers on the lid have sides less than half a millimetre in length: and all of this was made with precision by hand by a master artisan more than a century ago.
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a weekly challenge called “Snap Happy”. A different theme chosen by a member of the group each week, and the image is to be posted on the Monday of the week.
This week the theme, “geometry” was chosen by GG, Greenstone Girl.
Geometry is the part of mathematics that studies the size, shapes, positions and dimensions of things. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres are simple shapes in solid geometry.
Marquetry is the art and craft of applying pieces of veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures.
Zenit B (USSR, 1969), Industar 50-2 lens. Kodak Pro 100, C41 (Lennart Westman), Epson V600, VueScan.
Working with the clean architectural elements, I composed this frame to emphasize the dynamic flow of parallel lines. The diagonal arrangement creates a sense of movement, while the contrast between light and dark surfaces adds depth to the geometric pattern.
This is a huge construction crane reflecting off of a building in downtown Baton Rouge. There seems to be a LOT of construction going on there.
“Please sir! What’s geometry, sir?”
“Why just look around you children. Geometry is everywhere!”
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a weekly challenge called “Snap Happy”. A different theme chosen by a member of the group each week, and the image is to be posted on the Monday of the week.
This week the theme, “geometry” was chosen by GG, Greenstone Girl.
Geometry is the part of mathematics that studies the size, shapes, positions and dimensions of things. Squares, circles and triangles are some of the simplest shapes in flat geometry. Cubes, cylinders, cones and spheres are simple shapes in solid geometry.
One of the wonderful things that attract people, young and old alike, to Playmobil is their vibrant colour.
Playmobil is a line of toys produced by the Brandstätter Group, headquartered in Zirndorf, Germany. Production began in 1974. Playmobil began to be sold worldwide in 1975, and by 2009, approximately 2.2 billion Playmobil figures had been sold. The signature Playmobil toy is a 7.5 cm tall human figure with a particular smiling face. A wide range of accessories, buildings and vehicles, as well as many sorts of animals, are also part of the Playmobil line. Playmobil toys are produced in themed series of sets as well as individual special figures and playsets. New products and product lines developed by a 50-strong development team are introduced frequently, and older sets are discontinued. Promotional and one-off products are sometimes produced in very limited quantities. These practices have helped give rise to a sizeable community of collectors.
Sunset views of The Gherkin from the 40th floor in the City of London 🇬🇧
I’ve made a solid start to 2026 by finally capturing this iconic scene of sunset behind 30 St Mary Axe, viewed from Duck & Waffle in Salesforce Tower, Central London. I’ve been here a couple of times, and intended to go many more to try to capture this image, but was thwarted either due to poor weather or circumstance.
The Gherkin is one of my favourite skyscrapers — it is unique and instantly recognisable as a London landmark and is easily the most striking structure in the City Cluster, if not all of London. At only 180m tall, it’s not winning any height awards, but it’s sleek aesthetic is unlike any other.
This area of London is fascinating, with hyper-modern steel and glass skyscrapers mere metres from hundreds-of-years-old Elizabethan, Tudor & Medieval buildings. It’s one of my favourite places to stroll around with a camera.
A huge thanks to the staff at @duckandwaffle for securing me this spot before the light faded. The only thing better than the views from up here is the food.
Red aloe flower spikes stand out against their green serrated leaves, their layered blooms forming bold, natural patterns. The contrast of color and texture highlights the plant’s sculptural form during its winter flowering.
bathed in the stark midday sun, the terrace of the penthouse in cala mayor reveals a carefully crafted play of light and shadow. angular shadows stretch across the clean, white tiles, cast by a metal railing that seems both delicate and deliberate in its design. beyond the geometric confinements, the mediterranean unfolds in boundless blue, dotted with the serene glide of sailboats. this is where the construction's rhythm slows, where workers pause in the silhouette of progress, gazing out to where the sea kisses the sky. each frame of the railing offers a different vignette of tranquility—a pause in the narrative of labor, a breath between the toils.
The Mesa, Santa Barbara, California.
Processed in ON1 Photos 10 Enhance and Effects (Dynamic Contrast and Texturizer filters).
This is an air plant (Tillandsia sp.),. The dense covering of silvery scales (trichomes) and the radial arrangement of narrow leaves are characteristic of the genus.
Identification
Most likely a large, xeric (dry-adapted) air plant such as:
* Tillandsia tectorum
* Tillandsia recurvifolia
* Tillandsia plumosa
* A related silver-leaved Tillandsia species
Description
* Epiphytic bromeliad native to the Americas.
* Leaves form a dense rosette.
* Covered with thousands of specialized scales called trichomes.
* Trichomes absorb moisture and nutrients directly from the air.
* The silvery-white appearance comes from these trichomes rather than frost.
* The center forms a natural spiral from which new leaves emerge.
Discussion
This photograph highlights one of the most remarkable features of air plants: their trichome coating. The image almost looks frosted because the trichomes scatter light, producing a soft silver sheen.
Viewed from above, the plant becomes highly abstract:
* Radial symmetry dominates the composition.
* Repeating linear forms create movement.
* Fine textures give a feathered, almost crystalline appearance.
* The dark center acts as a visual anchor from which the leaves radiate outward.
The image resembles:
* A sea urchin
* A starburst
* A snowflake
* A microscopic organism
* A fiber-optic sculpture
Botanical Notes
Air plants belong to the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae), the same family as the pineapple, Pineapple. Most species grow attached to trees, rocks, or other supports without being parasitic. Their trichomes are an adaptation to environments where water arrives intermittently as fog, dew, or light rain.
Subject: Spider web suspended among evergreen foliage
Scientific classification: Order Araneae (spiders)
Probable web type: Irregular or partially damaged orb web
The photograph shows a delicate network of silk threads stretched between evergreen branches. Its geometry suggests part of an orb web, although the usual circular pattern is not clearly visible.
The closely spaced horizontal strands along the left side form a ladder-like arrangement, while longer diagonal and vertical threads provide structural support. The web could be incomplete, modified, or damaged.
Description
Fine, golden strands of spider silk form an intricate geometric structure against a softly blurred background of dark green foliage.
The web's delicate framework is illuminated by sunlight, making individual threads visible against the shaded vegetation. Small accumulations of debris or possibly trapped insects appear at several intersections.
Bright green evergreen needles occupy the foreground, while circular highlights of white, amber, and muted violet create an abstract background.
The spider itself is not clearly identifiable.
Discussion
Natural history
Spider webs are sophisticated structures combining strength, flexibility, and sensitivity to vibration. Their arrangement varies according to species, vegetation, and available anchoring points.
The irregular geometry here may reflect environmental constraints or damage. The small material clusters could be accumulated debris or prey remains, but the photograph does not provide enough detail to distinguish them.
Photographic assessment
The strongest feature is the contrast between the precise, nearly straight silk strands and the diffuse, organic background.
The shallow depth of field produces pronounced circular bokeh, creating a layered composition. The brightest background highlights compete somewhat with the delicate web, particularly near the upper center and right.
The diagonal strand crossing the lower half provides an effective visual anchor, while the ladder-like structure on the left introduces a repeating geometric pattern.
The photograph operates partly as nature documentation and partly as an abstract study of line, light, and spatial relationships.
People used to cry because they wished they could see the building's original 1910-1911 neoclassical façade, but nowadays they can see online pictures of that anytime they want, so they have stopped crying. Good!
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In downtown Richmond, Indiana, on September 7th, 2025, was the former Second National Bank building at the northwest corner of East Main Street (the National Road) and North 8th Street (U.S. Route 27 and Indiana State Road 227), built in either 1910 or 1911, later occupied by the Peoples Home and Savings Association, which covered it in aluminum and polished exposed-aggregate precast concrete panels in 1964.
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In a wall between two shops along a public sidewalk, this is all I get of the garden behind it. I am intrigued. This is only blocks from my house so I walk by frequently. I was stimulated to revisit this place at various times of day by a challenge from my local photography group (Central Coast Photo Society) that included "windows to the world."