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Monochromia

Architecture, Photography, Monochrome, Black and White, Finland Helsinki University Library

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  3. LisaDay
    October 27, 2019 • 12:21 pm

    Makes me feel a bit claustrophobic. Is the ceiling as short as it appears in the photo?

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  4. aakanewicloudcom
    October 27, 2019 • 10:25 am

    what a spectacular shot loving the ceiling detail!

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  5. Adrian Lewis
    October 26, 2019 • 11:25 pm

    Very striking, Jane, and including the people very much adds to it, as does the B+W. A 🙂

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  6. bluebrightly
    October 26, 2019 • 1:21 pm

    What a fabulous building, and the photograph is excellent. The figures are placed so perfectly – and most of them are uniformly dark and facing away – what luck and skill to find that moment! It’s good that they have this striking space – I think one needs all the beauty one can get during the long winter days.

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  8. Steve Gingold
    October 25, 2019 • 1:30 am

    Looks like someone at he other end had the same idea as you. Looking up must be a bit dizzying. I like that the architect extended the curves to the far staircase. The black and white emphasizes the curvature, I think, and the building doesn’t appear to be very colorful. Very nice image, Jane.

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    • Jane Lurie
      October 25, 2019 • 11:46 am

      Hi Steve, The circular staircase at the far end is fabulous, too. The idea to surround yourself with beautiful architecture while studying or relaxing is such a great message.
      If you have a moment, it’s fun to google the building to see the other areas.
      Glad you enjoyed this image– thanks so much.

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  9. Robert Baum
    October 24, 2019 • 4:52 pm

    Maybe it’s local media saturation getting to me, but it appears to be a disassembled Guggenheim to me. Love it!

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  10. oneowner
    October 24, 2019 • 3:11 pm

    Fabulous building (and shot!).

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  14. Samuel
    October 24, 2019 • 12:43 pm

    One of my favourite buildings in beautiful Helsinki ❤

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  16. Robert Parker
    October 24, 2019 • 9:39 am

    Cool! Looks like if you stand right under the center, you’ll get sucked up into the mother ship, or maybe teleported somewhere!

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  17. Gunta
    October 24, 2019 • 9:30 am

    You do get around! Beautiful location, beautiful capture.

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  18. plaidcamper
    October 24, 2019 • 8:15 am

    Lucky students! I’d be too distracted to study!

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