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she stood still, map in hand, her fingers tracing paths that twisted and turned, just like the alleys of palma. the plaza mayor was nearby, but it might as well have been miles away in her mind. sunlight cut through the shadows of the old streets, her silhouette cast sharply onto the patterned tiles beneath her feet.
a tourist, no doubt, searching for direction in a city where the streets seem to have a will of their own. the grid of the tiles below her mirrored the confusion—orderly but endless, a maze of lines leading everywhere and nowhere.
the photograph captures that moment of pause, the stillness of someone caught between where they are and where they want to be. palma does that to you, makes you lose yourself before you can find your way again.
the world bends and warps behind the glass blocks. figures split, multiply, distort. green patches flicker like broken pixels in an old screen. a reality rearranged by architecture. a city fragmented.
Badshahi Mosque is a vast structure covering 29,867.2 square meters (321, 488 square feet), and was built under the auspices of the 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. The mosque is considered one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Although the mosque was pillaged and abused under succeeding Sikh and British empires, the British did establish the Badshahi Mosque Authority to restore the mosque, which was taken over by Pakistan after its independence, and the restoration work was completed in 1960. Badshahi Mosque is a cultural icon of Pakistan, and has served as a location for state functions.
For more detailed information on Badshahi Mosque, see: www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Badshahi_Mosque
For more information on Lahore, see: www.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-lahore-mughal-treasur...
In creating this image, I wanted to capture the perfect juxtaposition between imposing industrial architecture and the freedom embodied by the aircraft in flight. It was a stroke of luck to see this plane pass precisely through the center of this circular parking access ramp while I was photographing the structure. The choice of black and white was deliberate to accentuate the raw textures of the concrete and the repetitive geometry of the openings, creating an almost oppressive frame that contrasts with the open space at the center.
By composing from inside this cylindrical structure and looking upward, my intention was to create a vertiginous sensation, as if the viewer were trapped in this industrial space while contemplating a possible escape. This fortuitous moment when the plane crosses the perfect circle represents for me the fleeting encounter between the immobility of human architecture and the perpetual movement of our modern civilization.
I wanted this image to provoke reflection on contrasts: confinement and freedom, structure and movement, everyday urban environment and air travel, all united in a single geometrically perfect frame that manifested through a happy coincidence.
he wasn’t posing.
he was just running – and the light didn’t care who he was.
i had the camera low.
the lines were waiting.
the shadow arrived first.
and then he came –
in the middle of the beat.
Badshahi Mosque is a vast structure covering 29,867.2 square meters (321, 488 square feet), and was built under the auspices of the 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. The mosque is considered one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Although the mosque was pillaged and abused under succeeding Sikh and British empires, the British did establish the Badshahi Mosque Authority to restore the mosque, which was taken over by Pakistan after its independence, and the restoration work was completed in 1960. Badshahi Mosque is a cultural icon of Pakistan, and has served as a location for state functions.
For more detailed information on Badshahi Mosque, see: www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Badshahi_Mosque
For more information on Lahore, see: www.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-lahore-mughal-treasur...
he wasn’t posing.
he was just running – and the light didn’t care who he was.
i had the camera low.
the lines were waiting.
the shadow arrived first.
and then he came –
in the middle of the beat.
This image was taken in March this year at Downside Abbey in Stratton-on-the-Fosse. It’s a relatively modern, beautiful Gothic church built to serve the abbey and the school. It’s a photographer’s dream kind of place.
This image was of one of the long side aisles with the font right at the end and some tombs on the near right. Like most church designs, the font is by the entrance and signifies the start of the Christian life, leading forward towards the altar (and tombs and crypt).
It was quite tricky to process. First, the perspective was corrected using DxO's Viewpoint to make the verticals parallel, and then it was denoised in Topaz AI (the lighting was difficult, so it stretched the camera, especially when shooting handheld).
The rest of the effect was achieved in Nik Silver Efex to increase the sense of light and contrast and emphasise the aisle flagstones. The original was much plainer, though it had a good basic structure. Silver Efex is magic at this sort of thing…
The monochrome conversion was toned in blue to give a cooler, contemplative feel. The main downside to the Downside image was the narrow crop, which buys you very little real estate on Flickr. I hope you can see it OK. Ah well…
Thanks for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Donnerstagsmonochrom :)
I was immediately drawn to the repeating diamond pattern on this building facade. Looking up, I positioned my camera to capture just the pattern itself, removing any context that would identify the structure.
Working in black and white helped emphasize the strong contrast between the white panels and the dark shadows they create. I love how the diagonal arrangement creates this sense of movement across the frame, almost like a visual rhythm.
What I find fascinating about architectural photography is finding these moments where function becomes pure form. By focusing tightly on just this section, a practical building element transforms into something more abstract - a study in repetition and light.
The clean, high-contrast look gives it an almost graphic quality, like something designed on paper rather than built in the real world. Sometimes the most interesting architectural photos aren't of the entire building, but of the thoughtful details most people walk right past.
A little tile pattern with the Oculus image as the starter. If you don't like the portrait format feel free to turn your monitor 90 degrees for a landscape perspective, I don't mind. All the best and Happy Slider Sunday! HSS
Explore 22 June 2025, #64!
Looking east along an interior corridor at The Well in downtown Toronto. Brick and stone façades frame the space beneath a geometric glass canopy, while warm interior lighting contrasts with cool daylight filtering through the angled skylight above.
I just ran across this old shot of a fenced in pier in New Orleans from 2014 and decided to post it for Fence Friday... :)
Looking up at this modern building, I was captivated by how the architectural lines created such powerful geometric patterns against the sky. What drew me to this composition was the way these diagonal elements seemed to slice through space, transforming functional architecture into pure visual art.
I chose black and white to strip away any distractions and focus entirely on the interplay of light, shadow, and form. The monochrome treatment emphasizes the sculptural quality of these contemporary facades and creates a timeless quality that transcends the specific building to become something more universal about modern urban design.
What fascinated me was how this perspective transforms our everyday built environment into something almost abstract - where windows become rhythmic patterns, where structural elements create dynamic compositions, and where the functional becomes purely aesthetic. The vertiginous angle adds energy and movement to what could otherwise be static architectural documentation.
My intention was to reveal the hidden artistry in contemporary architecture, showing how modern buildings can be appreciated not just for their function but as sources of visual poetry in our urban landscape.
Vibrant geometric flowers in a variety of colours are arranged in a blue vase, set against a striped background with dark, contrasting hues. Bold reds and purples dominate the arrangement, while playful patterns and textures add dynamic visual interest.
from above, they become ants in a world they did not design, their orange vests small flames against concrete certainty. yellow cables snake through shadows like veins of possibility, connecting what was to what will be. in this geometry of progress, human hands still matter most. we build cathedrals from steel and glass, but it is the workers who breathe life into our dreams. every structure is a prayer written in sweat and precision.
Badshahi Mosque is a vast structure covering 29,867.2 square meters (321, 488 square feet), and was built under the auspices of the 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. The mosque is considered one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Although the mosque was pillaged and abused under succeeding Sikh and British empires, the British did establish the Badshahi Mosque Authority to restore the mosque, which was taken over by Pakistan after its independence, and the restoration work was completed in 1960. Badshahi Mosque is a cultural icon of Pakistan, and has served as a location for state functions.
For more detailed information on Badshahi Mosque, see: www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Badshahi_Mosque
For more information on Lahore, see: www.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-lahore-mughal-treasur...
Built in 1836, Passage Jouffroy is one of the most visited covered arcades in Paris. Situated on the Grands Boulevards next to the Passage des Panoramas, it owes its charm to its beautiful iron and glass architecture and its marble paving.
he sits where light fractures into patterns, where shadow becomes architecture. the hat shields more than his face - it holds the weight of thoughts we cannot see. concrete steps become a throne for contemplation, each line of light a question mark across his silence. in this intersection of elegance and emptiness, he writes poetry with his stillness. sometimes the most profound conversations are the ones we have with ourselves.
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.
When I heard the theme, I was initially at a bit of a loss. Anyone who knows me knows that mathematics is not my strong point. Nevertheless, a challenge is not called a challenge for nothing, and I found that once I tried to look at the world through different “mathematical eyes”, it was much easier than I thought.
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. Therefore looking at my full teacup and saucer, I worked out that I had a circle in a circle, in a circle. And my folded napkin was a triangle. And my table had a nice geometric pattern on it. So you see, perhaps geometry can become my cup of tea as an adult, that it wasn’t when I was a teenager!
In photographing this contemporary building, I wanted to isolate and emphasize the sensual curvature of its metallic facade against the dark backdrop. By choosing a low angle and tight framing, my intention was to transform this architectural element into something more abstract and sculptural rather than simply documenting the building as a whole. The black and white treatment was essential to my vision – it strips away the distraction of color and highlights the interplay of light across the panels' surfaces and edges.
I was particularly drawn to the repetitive pattern of the metal panels and how they follow the organic curve of the structure, creating a rhythm of light and shadow. Some panels feature perforations that add subtle texture variations to the otherwise sleek surface. By composing the image with the curve dominating the frame against the deep black background, I aimed to create a sense of scale that feels simultaneously massive and intimate.
This photograph represents my ongoing fascination with how modern architecture can create forms that seem to defy conventional structural expectations – appearing both solid and fluid at the same time. I wanted the viewer to experience the tactile quality of this facade and appreciate the precision engineering behind such seemingly effortless curves.
Lahore Fort started life as a defensive wall on the banks of River Ravi by the earliest settlers who founded Lahore. It was attacked, damaged, demolished, and rebuilt into various structures several times over, until it acquired its present general form under Emperor Akbar in 1566. Succeeding emperors, Sikh conquerors, and British colonists used the fort as the seat of their governance, and added their architectural influences to the citadel to give it its present configuration.
This pavilion was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1663, who also built the Taj Mahal in Agra. It is reportedly called Naulakha because it cost 900,000 rupees to build, and the number 900,000 in Urdu language is "Nau Lakh." The Emperor spent time here when he was in Lahore, and was entertained from the large court yard that the structure overlooks.
For more detailed information on the Naulakha, please see: www.dawn.com/news/1195182
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
It was suggested to me that this looked like a horse barn, but the spaces on the side are not really divided into stalls, and I'm puzzled by the large grooves in the concrete foundation. I have to wonder if anyone would go to this kind of expense for just hay storage.
Another shot from the archive, still in La Defense this time another shot of La Pacific. I have to say this was one of my favourite parts of La Defense, an odd building really flat on one side, curved on the other with a gaping hole in the middle leading to a pedestrian walkway - still it captured my imagination.
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Badshahi Mosque is a vast structure covering 29,867.2 square meters (321, 488 square feet), and was built under the auspices of the 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1673. The mosque is considered one of the finer examples of Mughal architecture. Although the mosque was pillaged and abused under succeeding Sikh and British empires, the British did establish the Badshahi Mosque Authority to restore the mosque, which was taken over by Pakistan after its independence, and the restoration work was completed in 1960. Badshahi Mosque is a cultural icon of Pakistan, and has served as a location for state functions.
For more detailed information on Badshahi Mosque, see: www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Badshahi_Mosque
For more information on Lahore, see: www.cnn.com/travel/article/pakistan-lahore-mughal-treasur...
captured in the hushed tranquility of an old monastery in palma’s calatrava district, this photograph tells a story of silent passage and timeless grace. the sun pierces through the intricately designed iron gate, scattering light into beams that stretch across the weathered hexagonal tiles, painting the floor with a mesmerizing dance of shadows. a lone figure, silhouetted against the brilliance of the gateway, ascends toward the light.
in this moment, the architecture and light become the storytellers. the patterns on the floor mirror the ornate gate, creating a visual rhythm, while the woman’s presence provides scale and humanity to the austere beauty of the monastery’s design. the space seems to breathe with history, as though echoing whispers from centuries past, yet remains grounded in the present by the figure who steps forward into the light.
the narrow passage felt colder, the walls pale and lifeless, adorned only with the hum of air conditioners clinging to their corners. the late afternoon light slashed through the scene, casting long, deliberate shadows down the damp, uneven stairs. she ran up, focused, her steps quick and sure. her shadow, larger than life, raced ahead, mimicking her movement in a quiet duet with the walls. the puddles below reflected faint glimmers of the world above, while the textures of the city whispered stories of wear and resilience. there was no sound but her rhythm, no moment but this one—just light, shadow, and the climb.
captured at madrid’s mercado barceló, where the mirrored surfaces of the escalators reflect the rhythm of urban life. the delivery rider, pausing with his phone, seems caught between movement and stillness, a brief moment of pause amid the constant flow. the cool tones and stark reflections create a cityscape that feels both intimate and infinite, where every step is mirrored by another.
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On the way to Shar Mountain National Park, we made a short stop at the Šarena Džamija in Tetovo. The mosque lies in the heart of the city, yet at this moment it feels surprisingly calm — almost as if time itself has briefly stood still. Before the lens unfolds a façade that does not demand attention, but gently draws you in. The richly painted front reveals a refined interplay of ornamentation, floral motifs, and geometric patterns, carefully arranged across two levels. Slender columns support an elegant balcony, while the painted surfaces tell their story layer by layer. Every color, every line feels intentional — restrained, yet full of character. From a distance, the mosque appears almost modest, but up close its true richness slowly reveals itself. There is no massive dome or overwhelming monumentality, only a rare sense of refinement that invites you to linger. The harmony between architecture, painting, and symmetry gives the building an almost human calm. Built in the 15th century and later fully painted, the Šarena Džamija stands as a remarkable example of Islamic architecture. The slender minaret rises along its side, a quiet point of orientation against the blue sky — a beacon of continuity in a city that is constantly in motion. Not a detached monument, but a living part of Tetovo: woven into daily life, shaped by time, and still quietly present.
The Šarena Džamija - Painted Mosque stands in the heart of Tetovo, North Macedonia. The photo shows its richly decorated façade, with colorful patterns, slender columns, and elegant symmetry. Despite its busy urban surroundings, the mosque radiates calm and refinement. A remarkable example of 15th-century Islamic architecture, seamlessly woven into daily city life.
Onderweg naar het Shar Mountain National Park maakten we een korte stop bij de Šarena Džamija in Tetovo. De moskee ligt midden in de stad, maar voelt op dit moment verrassend rustig — bijna alsof de tijd even heeft stilgestaan. Voor de lens ontvouwt zich een façade die niet schreeuwt om aandacht, maar die je vanzelf naar zich toe trekt. De rijk beschilderde voorgevel toont een verfijnd spel van ornamenten, bloemmotieven en geometrische patronen, zorgvuldig verdeeld over twee verdiepingen. De ranke zuilen dragen een elegant balkon, terwijl de beschilderingen laag voor laag hun verhaal vertellen. Elke kleur, elke lijn lijkt bewust gekozen — ingetogen, maar vol karakter. Van een afstand oogt de moskee bijna bescheiden, maar van dichtbij openbaart zich haar ware rijkdom. Geen massieve koepel of overweldigende monumentaliteit, maar een zeldzame verfijning die je uitnodigt om te blijven kijken. De harmonie tussen architectuur, schilderkunst en symmetrie geeft het gebouw een bijna menselijke rust. Gebouwd in de 15e eeuw en later volledig beschilderd, is de Šarena Džamija een uitzonderlijk voorbeeld binnen de islamitische architectuur. De slanke minaret rijst op aan de zijkant, als een stil oriëntatiepunt tegen de blauwe lucht — een baken van continuïteit in een stad die altijd in beweging is. Geen losstaand monument, maar een levend ,onderdeel van Tetovo: verweven met het dagelijks leven.