24 articles tagged with architectural photography
When I first arrived in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire's political capital, I stood slack-jawed before the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace—a structure so magnificently incongruous it seemed to have been plucked from Vatican City and dropped into the West African...
Returning to the Midwest always stirs a curious blend of nostalgia and discovery in me. While my lens typically captures the vibrant coral gardens of distant shores, there's something profoundly moving about revisiting America's heartland with fresh eyes. Plymouth, Minnesota—a...
Standing on the observation deck of the KL Tower at golden hour, I watched as the last rays of sunlight painted the Petronas Twin Towers in a warm amber glow while shadows crept across the city below. The juxtaposition was...
Standing at the viewpoint above Cecil Square, the morning light casting long shadows across Mutare's grid-like streets, I couldn't help but feel I'd stumbled upon one of Africa's best-kept architectural secrets. As a biologist, I typically find myself drawn to...
The first light of dawn breaks through the cypress trees at Swan Lake, casting golden reflections across the still water. This is Sumter, South Carolina – a destination that rarely makes the glossy travel magazine covers but offers photographers an...
It's a crisp spring morning as I stand on the Detroit Riverfront, watching the golden light dance across the Renaissance Center's glass façade. The city stretches before me—a living canvas of resilience and rebirth. After documenting coral reefs across the...
As someone who approaches travel through an analytical lens, my recent photographic expedition to Muharraq Island presented a fascinating intersection of history, architecture, and light science. The UNESCO World Heritage Pearl Route isn't just a historical treasure—it's a photographer's laboratory...
As someone who calculates risk for a living, I can confidently state that the probability of capturing extraordinary photographs in Buffalo during autumn approaches 1.0. The mathematical certainty of Western New York's visual appeal during fall—with its golden ratio-perfect architecture,...
The morning mist clung to the cobblestone streets as I navigated my way up yet another impossibly steep alley. My calves burned in protest, but the promise of what awaited at the summit kept me moving forward. As the sun...
Standing before the shimmering pink tiles of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque as morning light streams through its stained glass windows, I'm reminded why I've returned to Shiraz for the third time. This city—the cultural heartbeat of ancient Persia—offers photographers an intoxicating...
There's something about small capitals that speaks to my soul. Perhaps it's the way they balance official grandeur with intimate community spaces, creating a visual dialogue between power and everyday life. Montpelier, Vermont – America's smallest state capital with just...
There's something poetic about cities that bear the marks of their industrial past while quietly reinventing themselves. Utica, nestled in the heart of Central New York, is precisely this kind of unsung visual treasure. As someone who fled New York...
Returning to India always feels like reconnecting with a piece of myself that remains dormant in Sydney. Mumbai, particularly, holds a special resonance—a city where my Indian heritage breathes through chaotic streets and serene corners alike. Last winter, I embarked...
As I stood before the imposing Black Church at dawn, watching the first golden rays illuminate its weathered stones, I couldn't help but draw parallels to the delicate coral structures I've spent decades studying. Both are testaments to time's passage—one...
The moment I stepped off the plane in Casablanca, my senses were immediately engaged in a beautiful battle for attention. This isn't the sepia-toned, Bogart-and-Bergman fantasy that many expect; it's a vibrant, complex metropolis where traditional Islamic architecture stands shoulder-to-shoulder...