Architectural Photopraphy Award – Complete

In the depths of despair, a paradoxical hope emerges, teasing with the distant glow of light. Yet, the closer I reach, the further it slips away, a mirage in the vast expanse of uncertainty. Navigating through adversity, the rugged journey echoes with aspirations, bouncing off walls of challenge. The distant light remains a silent promise, a metaphorical sunrise promising transformation just out of reach. In this paradox, I grapple with the resilience of a hopeless hope, an enduring testament to the indomitable spirit within.

In the heart of a city, a fascinating tapestry of life unfolds, revealing the intricate dance between routine and the extraordinary. Within the bustling streets and towering structures, the concept of normalcy takes on a captivating twist. Amidst the urban hustle, people seamlessly normalize the extraordinary, as if encountering the ethereal is just another mundane occurrence. Even when confronted with the ghostly echoes of buildings past, there exists a peculiar nonchalance that weaves seamlessly into the fabric of city life. It's within this paradoxical blend of the mundane and the supernatural that the city's true allure emerges, where the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary becomes delightfully blurred.

In this captivating image, a Saudi woman with traditional attire stands gracefully amidst a stunning historical district of At-Turaif built with local Najdi architecture style. Unfired mud brick walls with mud plaster, traditional doors & wooden beams are some of the main elements of this style. The contrasting interplay of light and shadows emphasizes the timeless allure of the Najdi architecture, while the woman's presence adds a sense of serenity and cultural richness. It takes you back to the time of Saudi communities of 15th century. This image beautifully captures the harmonious fusion of architecture and culture, evoking a sense of intrigue and admiration.

Crossing between two wooden beams in the church of San Giacomo Apostolo in Ferrara, a work designed by the Benedetta Tagliabue–Miralles Tagliabue EMBT architecture studio with the collaboration of the artist Enzo Cucchi and the liturgist Roberto Tagliaferri. “A humble hut, made of reeds and raw concrete”, Benedetta Tagliabue defined it. This is how the church of San Giacomo appears at first sight. A circular and enveloping space; wood, concrete and glass are the surfaces that meet in this design and generate this archetypal and spiritual shape that inspires meditation but is at the same time full of light that becomes the protagonist of this Project .

Shot on my Olympus Superzoom 80g, 35mm film camera. A lonesome man walks the uninhabited streets of Pompeii.

Shot on my Canon AE-1, 35mm film camera. The power of light enhancing a beautiful row of collumns at the Alhambra, Granada.

Shot on my Olympus Superzoom 80g, 35mm film camera. Capturing tourists looping around the inside of the Glass Dome on top of the Reichstag building, Berlin. Designed by Norman Foster in the 1990s.

The image depicts how architecture and architectural volumes have evolved in Delhi India, which has an impact from Mughal to modern architecture. The reflection of the past can clearly be seen in the picture through the color contrast and the arches.