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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.
Legend has it that Empress Mumtaz Mahal (who is entombed in the Taj Mahal in Agra) told her husband Emperor Shah Jehan that she had a dream in which she looked up at the stars, and each star had her face on it. The Emperor was so taken by his Empress that he decided to make her dream come true, and built the Sheesh Mahal, the walls and ceilings of which were embedded with thousands of convex mirrors and precious/semi-precious stones, so that anywhere one looked they would see a reflection of themselves. Unfortunately, Mumtaz Mahal died before she could visit Sheesh Mahal, and the grieving emperor built the magnificent Taj Mahal as his wife's final resting place.
For more information on Sheesh Mahal, please see: www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/11/20/the-mirror-palace/
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
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. When I hold it, 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 theme for Smile on Saturday for the 15th of May is “full of memories”. The challenge was to search for something that brings back a certain memory, take a picture of it and share what memories it brings back for you. I have inherited so many items from my Grandparent’s estates that hold great sentimental value for me. The hard part for me about this challenge, was choosing one object out of the many. As I have used my Grandfather’s chess set several times before for other challenges in this group, I settled upon this beloved little jewellery box, which is full of memories.
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.
Facing this contemporary building, I wanted to capture the essence of its striking geometry. By choosing a low-angle composition and high-contrast black and white treatment, I sought to transform this architectural structure into an image where lines and shapes take center stage. The dark sky and repetitive patterns of the facade create a visual dialogue that naturally draws the eye upward.
This photograph explores how modern architecture shapes our cities. The simplicity of lines, the power of contrast, and the pure geometry of the building reveal an abstract beauty in our everyday urban environment. I wanted to share this vision of architecture becoming art, where function transforms into pure aesthetics.
At first sight of this structure, I was struck by the hypnotic pattern of parallel lines flowing through space. The contrast between light and dark, combined with the graceful curve, created an almost abstract composition. I chose black and white to emphasize the geometric purity of the design.
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 current configuration.
Long distance communication in the contemporaneous era was undertaken by trained pigeons. These pigeon holes were the bases from which royal communications were dispatched and received. Even though technology has made messenger pigeons redundant, their descendants still occupy these dwellings.
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
Like many buildings from the Mughal Empire, the Akbar's Tomb in Sikandra is a showcase in monumental architecture, often decorated with intricate tile art of geometric patterns.
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When I encountered this doorway, I was struck by its bold geometric simplicity and the strong interplay of colors. My goal was to capture the essence of modernist design principles through this seemingly simple entrance. I carefully composed the shot to emphasize the perfect symmetry of the white vertical bands against the green wall, while the rounded square frame creates a striking portal effect. I positioned myself to ensure the concrete steps at the bottom would ground the composition while maintaining the geometric harmony above. The soft, even lighting helped to preserve the subtle details and textures while maintaining the minimalist feel I was after. For me, this image represents the beautiful intersection of form and function in modern architecture, where even a simple doorway becomes a statement of design principles.
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.
Legend has it that Empress Mumtaz Mahal (who is entombed in the Taj Mahal in Agra) told her husband Emperor Shah Jehan that she had a dream in which she looked up at the stars, and each star had her face on it. The Emperor was so taken by his Empress that he decided to make her dream come true, and built the Sheesh Mahal, the walls qne ceiling of which were with thousands of convex mirrors and precious/semi-precious stones, so that anywhere one looked they would see a reflection of themselves. Unfortunately, Mumtaz Mahal died before she could visit Sheesh Mahal, and the grieving emperor built the magnificent Taj Mahal as his wife's final resting place.
For more information on Sheesh Mahal, please see: www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/11/20/the-mirror-palace/
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
O Festival Internacional de Jardins de Ponte de Lima, evento anual dedicado à arte e inovação paisagística, destaca-se pela utilização criativa de suculentas. As plantas, do género Echeveria e nativas do México e América Central, são dispostas em padrões geométricos no solo, explorando a simetria natural das suas rosetas e a sua textura singular. A escolha destas espécies reflete também a sua resistência à seca, um fator relevante no design de jardins sustentáveis. O festival, realizado entre maio e outubro na margem direita do rio Lima, apresenta projetos efémeros, de autores nacionais e internacionais, selecionados por concurso, promovendo novas abordagens ao design de espaços verdes e sublinhando a importância dos jardins na melhoria da qualidade de vida urbana.
The Ponte de Lima International Garden Festival, an annual event dedicated to landscape art and innovation, stands out for its creative use of succulents. The plants, of the genus Echeveria and native to Mexico and Central America, are arranged in geometric patterns on the ground, exploiting the natural symmetry of their rosettes and their unique texture. The choice of these species also reflects their resistance to drought, a relevant factor in the design of sustainable gardens. The festival, held between May and October on the right bank of the River Lima, presents ephemeral projects by national and international authors, selected by competition, promoting new approaches to the design of green spaces and underlining the importance of gardens in improving the quality of urban life.
An illustration of some of the characters from Agatha Christie's novel 'The ABC Murders'. The novel is currently being serialised in the newspaper 'Asahi Weekly' in Japan.
Four stylized portraits in a grid depict individuals with distinct expressions and decorative backgrounds. Each person is dressed in vintage-inspired clothing, with backgrounds featuring geometric and floral designs.
A skyward view of the iconic "palm tree" vault at the Jacobins Convent in Toulouse. Shot from the base of the central column, this perspective reveals the intricate geometry of 22 radiating ribs that form this unique 13th-century Gothic masterpiece. The harmony between medieval architecture and contemporary light installation is enhanced by natural light filtering through the stained glass windows, while the characteristic Toulouse red brick and stone create a timeless chromatic pattern.
this black-and-white photograph captures the sweeping architecture of a vast hallway, where repetitive cutouts and curving lines draw the viewer into a rhythmic flow. a single figure seated in the distance adds a poignant human element, highlighting the scale and solitude of the space. the dramatic contrast and geometric patterns transform the scene into an almost surreal moment, as if time is suspended within the architectural rhythm. it’s an invitation to pause and contemplate within the interplay of light, shadow, and form.
A vibrant landscape features stylised birds flying through a colourful geometric backdrop of mountains and a sunlit sky. Bold shapes and contrasting colours create a lively sense of movement and depth.
In capturing this architectural detail, I wanted to strip away all distractions and focus purely on the power of geometric form. Working in black and white allowed me to emphasize the stark contrast between light and shadow, creating a nearly abstract composition from a concrete architectural element. The diagonal positioning was intentional - I wanted to create a sense of upward movement, as if the structure was reaching toward the darkened sky. I carefully positioned myself to capture the repetitive pattern of the architectural fins, using them as leading lines to draw the viewer's eye through the frame. The moody sky and careful processing help create a sense of drama and scale. My goal was to transform what might be seen as a simple architectural detail into a striking geometric study that blurs the line between documentary and fine art photography. The interplay of light across the repeated elements was crucial in bringing depth and dimensionality to what could otherwise have been a flat pattern. This image represents my ongoing exploration of how architectural photography can transcend simple documentation to become abstract art while still maintaining its connection to the built environment.
O Aeroporto de Marraquexe-Menara (RAK), localizado a cerca de 6 quilómetros do centro da cidade, é um importante nó de ligação aérea em Marrocos, especialmente com a Europa. A sua arquitetura contemporânea integra elementos da tradição marroquina, nomeadamente na fachada adornada com arabescos que filtram a luz natural, composta por losangos e triângulos. Inaugurado após a expansão de 2008, o terminal foi projetado para uma capacidade anual de 9 milhões de passageiros e adota práticas sustentáveis, como a utilização de painéis fotovoltaicos. A paisagem circundante reflete o clima semiárido da região, com palmeiras e catos. As bandeiras marroquinas hasteadas na via de acesso reforçam a identidade nacional do local. Este aeroporto é um dos mais movimentados do Norte de África e desempenha um papel crucial na ligação entre a Europa e o continente africano.
Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK), located about 6 kilometers from the city center, is an important air connection hub in Morocco, especially with Europe. Its contemporary architecture incorporates elements of Moroccan tradition, particularly in the facade adorned with arabesques that filter natural light, composed of rhombuses and triangles. Inaugurated after the 2008 expansion, the terminal was designed for an annual capacity of 9 million passengers and adopts sustainable practices, such as the use of photovoltaic panels. The surrounding landscape reflects the region's semi-arid climate, with palm trees and cacti. Moroccan flags hoisted on the access road reinforce the site's national identity. This airport is one of the busiest in North Africa and plays a crucial role in connecting Europe and the African continent.
As a photographer exploring Paris's contemporary landmarks, I was drawn to the striking angular design of the DUO Towers. For this image, I isolated one of the towers against a dark, dramatic sky, choosing a bold upward perspective that emphasizes its powerful geometric presence. The building's distinctive slanted facade and precise grid pattern of windows created the perfect subject for a minimalist black and white study. Through careful composition and post-processing, I aimed to create a high-contrast image that transforms this modern Parisian tower into an almost abstract geometric form. By eliminating color and embracing deep shadows in the sky, I wanted to emphasize the building's strong architectural lines and create a dramatic interplay between light and shadow. My goal was to present this recent addition to Paris's skyline in a way that celebrates its bold, contemporary design while creating an artistic interpretation that focuses on form, pattern, and architectural power.
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.
Ornate carvings directly on the stone pillars evidence the meticulous details and refinements that Mughal architects are famous for.
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
When capturing this facade in Saint-Malo at dusk, I wanted to seize the contrast between the geometric rigor of the architecture and the warmth of the illuminated windows. The selective black and white treatment emphasizes this duality, transforming each lit window into a golden lantern piercing through the austerity of granite. I was particularly drawn to the perfect symmetry of the openings and how the lights seem to play a silent game of chess across the facade.
The architectural details - the ornate roof dormers, wrought iron balconies, flowered window boxes - add a historical dimension that anchors the image in Saint-Malo's heritage. What fascinated me was how contemporary life expresses itself through these centuries-old windows, creating a dialogue between past and present, between the coldness of stone and the warmth of the homes within it.
in the bustling parking lot of the mercadona supermarket in palmanova, a solitary figure crosses the zebra stripes, casting a stark silhouette against the glistening pavement. the harsh light of the mediterranean sun creates a dramatic interplay of shadows and highlights, turning the mundane act of crossing a street into a moment of abstract art. the figure’s shadow stretches and distorts, echoing the fleeting nature of our daily journeys. this image captures a transient moment, where light and dark dance together in an urban ballet, reminding us of the beauty hidden in everyday scenes.
Exploring the stunning rice terraces of Pu Luong, I was overwhelmed by the incredible symphony of greens that stretched across the mountainous landscape. This lone farmer, bent over her work in the vast expanse of terraced fields, embodied the timeless relationship between people and the land in rural Vietnam.
My intention was to capture both the geometric beauty of these ancient agricultural terraces and the human element that brings them to life. The repetitive lines and curves of the rice paddies create a natural artwork, while the farmer's presence reminds us that this stunning landscape is also a working environment where families have cultivated rice for generations.
This image represents my fascination with how traditional agriculture can create some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. The Pu Luong terraces are not just functional - they're a testament to human ingenuity and harmony with nature. Sometimes the most breathtaking views emerge from the most practical human needs, where centuries of careful cultivation have sculpted the mountains into living art.
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.
The Throne Balcony was added to the Diwan-e-Aam by Emperor Shah Jehan from where he could display the pomp and grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
Impressions of India – 40
Picture taken inside Fort Barli, in Barli, Rajasthan, India.
If you like this picture from my India trip, you can see more at www.flickr.com/photos/chizuka/albums/72157673735932443
❖ Thank you as always for your visits, appreciation and your comments
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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.
Legend has it that Empress Mumtaz Mahal (who is entombed in the Taj Mahal in Agra) told her husband Emperor Shah Jehan that she had a dream in which she looked up at the stars, and each star had her face on it. The Emperor was so taken by his Empress that he decided to make her dream come true, and built the Sheesh Mahal, the walls and ceiling of which were embedded with thousands of convex mirrors and precious/semi-precious stones, so that anywhere one looked they would see a reflection of themselves. Unfortunately, Mumtaz Mahal died before she could visit Sheesh Mahal, and the grieving emperor built the magnificent Taj Mahal as his wife's final resting place.
For more information on Sheesh Mahal, please see: www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/11/20/the-mirror-palace/
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
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.
Being the military and administrative headquarters of several empires, the Lahore Fort is dotted with chambers that served as administrative offices, most of which are constructed in the styles of Mughal architecture.
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and
The Prince Bishops Car Park in Durham is a striking example of Brutalist architecture. Its bold concrete forms and geometric patterns create a visually intriguing structure, reflecting the functional yet sculptural approach of 20th-century design. Often admired for its raw aesthetic, the car park is a notable landmark in the city’s architectural landscape.
Architectural Elegance gazing up into the geometric grandeur of Tokyo Station's restored dome. A symphony of radial beams, ornate moldings, and classical windows converge towards the central skylight. This monochrome capture emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting the timeless craftsmanship of early 20th-century design
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.
Ornate carvings directly on the stone pillars evidence the meticulous details and refinements that Mughal architects are famous for.
For more detailed information on Lahore Fort, please see: sites.ualberta.ca/~rnoor/lahore_fort.html, and