The theme for the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is Architecture. Amy said she was “looking forward to seeing photos and stories of architecture.”
Here is my take:
I like the interconnectedness of the buildings, trees/lights, tres green lights, curved arrow signs, front posts/verticals, cynder wall, and sky. This photo reminds me of this quote: “Architecture is the art and science of making sure that our cities and buildings actually fit with the way we want to live our lives: the process of manifesting our society into our physical world.” ~ Bjarke Ingels
I also think that sometimes I take for granted the everyday architecture around me.
For example, this is the ceiling at the Orlando, Florida airport. I see it all the time and never really pay attention. I actually took this photo because of the tree – but look at the wonderful way they designed the ceiling.
And in this next airport photo, I was grabbing the orange in the sunrise as we were waiting to depart from Richmond, VA.
Look at the sturdy walls and large windows – the architecture lets us FEEL the airport atmosphere.
This next photo I took last week for the lens-artists’ #34 closeup challenge, but did not get to create the post.
But it connects here.
Look at the the strong brick and mortar.
It reminds us that not all structures are created equal.
When I saw this thin structure going up last Fall – it seemed well-made and oddly shaped.
Then, last month, I saw it again. I think this is going to be a Self-Storage place. The rest of the structure is looking like this:
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In closing, here is a quote:
“Architecture is really difficult. I realized that only very recently. It’s like music. You can enjoy it but — to know it — it’s a different story.” – Diana Agrest
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Would you care to join in with the lens-artist challenge?
Go here, where this week Amy has taken us to Machu Picchu
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Yes – “not all structures are created equal.” No they are not! Thank you for joining in!
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Wonderful quotes that we are not all equal, to say the least. They are all unique and be surprised when you pointed it out.
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Thanks so much – I enjoyed this theme so much this week
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It is fun to think of different perspective on architecture.
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Well done Yvette—especially liked your quotes this week
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Thanks so much Tina 😉
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Modern architecture is quite a feat. You are right, the ceiling windows at 5e airport are fantastic.
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Thanks C
And just noticed the rug matches the shapes
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A beautiful architecture post, Y! Love these two quotes. I know I takes granted for the architecture I see often. 🙂
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Thanks Amy – and was just telling Tina how your post stirred up a desire for “Machu Picchu” for many of your readers – thanks for such a nice exploration of it
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Thank you for your comment. Happy to share my travel with you. 🙂
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Architecture is cool. When I’ve traveled abroad most of my photos are of buildings and details of buildings (Sorry Norm, usually not doors). And I guess now you know – when you are in a small building, go to the stairwell during the tornado! That self-enclosed unit it pretty much disaster proof.
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Well I bet you have a good number of doors inadvertently with your architecture pics….
And thanks for the reminder about the stairwell safety….
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I do have a lot of doors, and a handful that I took on purpose.
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Wow – that picture of Orlando airport is amazing. I’ve been there once – but didn’t notice the beauty of it. Guess I was in a hurry🙂
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Same here – usually so focused and in a hurry at any airport – and I did not realize the rug matches the lines in the ceiling
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Neat take on the architecture challenge toward the everyday! I’m sure we’ll all be looking around with a more critical eye now. I also like the Orlando pic. That is a pretty mighty ceiling! And I like the Agrest quote. I love that to truly know anything you have to put forth a little time and effort – and generally you’re well rewarded. Cool!
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Yes and speaking of the time and effort to “know” maybe that applies to your immersion in nature
Feeling it and getting to know it more and more
And thanks for the nice comment
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😊 Very thoughtful. Yes. I believe that applies perfectly. Thank you.
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I really love big windows and I like the light in the first shot, Yvette.
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Merci Janet
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We do take our urban architecture for granted, unless we work perhaps in construction, or we are architects. It is good to increase our awareness and really look around. That blue ceiling with the tree is stunning.
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I agree with you Yvette that we are so to what we see every day and take it for granted. What you posted here are great examples.
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Beautiful picture of cityscape at night! Love those cool lights and about to get dark night sky (I think). The glow of the light on the horizon line is just awesome!
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Thanks YC and I like how you pointed out the glow
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It is just in the picture. It is part of the far sky in the back ground low near the horizon.
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Great ceiling photograph. I also love your many textures. Terrific post.
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Thanks a lot 😉 and hope you have a nice week
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I love the quote about architecture. Good collection. Orlando airport, especially! 🙂
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thanks so much, Joey
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Great post Yvette!
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Thanks aletta
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Great post and some lovely shots – most of the architecture is in a rather ruined state as you’ve seen. I don’t generally look at the modern buildings around us.
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Thanks a lot Stuart – I am
Really glad to connect via blogosphere – and hope
You have a nice week
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Me too – I hope you have a great week as well.
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That’s so true about taking structures for granted…especially when we see them often. I always wonder what I’m missing when my eyes glaze over and I don’t notice the details. It’s so easy to do!
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It is so easy to do – thanks for choking on…0
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Love that airport shot!
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Thx Amy
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I love how you can see art in even the smallest things!
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