In today’s Photography 101 course we have to capture the beauty and complexity of architecture.
I couldn’t but share these photos made in Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil. The first is the National Congress and the second is the city Cathedral; both designed by the iconic architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Oscar Niemeyer is considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. His exploration of the aesthetic possibilities of reinforced concrete was highly influential in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
He was best known for his design of civic buildings in Brasilia – a planned city that became Brazil’s capital in 1960 – as well as for his collaboration with other architects on the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Makes me want to travel to Brasilia!
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Really? Interesting. It’s impressive architecture but quite sterile city!
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Nice as well:
Brazil – Germany 1:7 Architect Luiz Felipe Scolari
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Stunning photos — and architecture: I’ve never seen like that or on such a large scale. The first two photos almost had a look of a modern Stonehenge (although I’m not completely sure what I mean by that comparison): cleanly defined shapes against an endless sky.
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Thanks, Sandi! It doesn’t matter; if that’s what evoked to you, that’s what it is. I’m going to check the two side by side.
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Oh, dear–there may be nothing really similar except in my mind.
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Striking designs yet simple. Awesome!
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These are great, very stark yet cold, powerful, never been to Brazil…although there is a faint possibility that I might….
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The whole city gives me the same feeling. If you plan a visit, let me know if you need advise, tips, etc.
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Thank you, I will!
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Interesting architecture, and I like your photos, the black and white seems a good choice for these. What are those bowl looking things supposed to be for in the first couple of shots?
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Thanks! The bowl looking things are the national congress buildings; one is the senate and the other is the chamber of representatives.
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Wow! I didn’t even realize they were buildings. I thought they were just some sort of sculpture. Thanks for the info. 🙂
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You’re welcome! Thanks for asking as it’s not apparent! More people can know that now!
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