Mind Travel: Patterns in Architecture

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“Never trust to general impressions…but concentrate yourself upon details.”

~Sherlock Holmes

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Temple, Kyoto

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Ceiling Detail, Sagrada Família

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

The Oculus, NYC

 

“What the human eye observes casually and incuriously, the eye of the camera… notes with relentless fidelity.”

~Berenice Abbott

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Salesforce Tower, SF

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

High Museum, Atlanta

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Train Station and Apartments, Kyoto

 

“I see something special and show it to the camera. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.”

~ Sam Abell

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

City Hall, SF

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Window Patterns, NY

 

Architecture, Patterns, Photography, Travel, Cities, International Travel, Pandemic

Copenhagen Verticals

 

 

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109 comments ›

  1. soreiya
    December 5, 2020 • 11:13 am

    Great images! The ceiling detail at La Sagrada Familia gets me every time!

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  2. Sharda
    August 27, 2020 • 8:11 am

    Wonderful! Your camera captured the beautiful details that the eyes missed in a hurry. Love the pictures.

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  3. shinseiland
    July 21, 2020 • 1:09 pm

    love the ceiling detail click ❤

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  4. Sloth M's Diary
    June 19, 2020 • 3:01 am

    Superb! Love the clicks! 🙂

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  5. sophialorenabenjamin
    June 18, 2020 • 11:52 am

    loved the post the pictures and the comments. it was a joy to be part of all of your warmth and affection. Pictures indeed speak a thousand words. Well done Jane. cant’ wait to watch something that’s more outstanding than these from you soon. and yes, stay safe, to you and to all the wonderful supporters and commenters.

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  6. The_Oj
    June 17, 2020 • 10:59 pm

    oh wow! They are beautiful with the detail

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  7. equinoxio21
    June 17, 2020 • 10:53 am

    Agree wholeheartedly. The details are what matter…

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  8. Trisha
    June 16, 2020 • 1:31 pm

    The patterns are so mesmerizing!

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  9. Andrew Seal
    May 30, 2020 • 12:43 pm

    I too stood below the Sagrada Familia vaulted ceiling looking up in awe as it took my breath away. This is such a wonderful gallery of images Jane that also takes my breath away :-).

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  10. World Trotter Here and Beyond!
    May 29, 2020 • 5:58 pm

    Nice work!

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  12. swannkristens
    May 29, 2020 • 3:14 am

    The ceiling of La Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in person. The genius of Gaudi’s works all over Barcelona are astounding. Thanks for sharing these awesome pictures.

    Krsiten | https://globetrottingguiris.com/

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  13. windowwanderlust
    May 28, 2020 • 12:58 pm

    Really beautiful photos, so pleasing to the eye. There’s something so soothing about them. Thanks a lot Jane

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  14. philiphoughphotography
    May 27, 2020 • 10:55 pm

    This is what I find always look around with forms , and shapes and streets .. when it comes to taking to Architectural pictures and street photography.. look for lines and structure and character …. people also add to this character .. so be subjective to the photography.. all the best 👍

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 29, 2020 • 9:51 am

      Hi Philip, This is next level thinking in photography- to see past “objects and things” and look for form, color, lines and textures. I agree, human form adds to the complexity. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.

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  15. victoriarose002
    May 27, 2020 • 8:11 am

    Great photos of some beautiful places, and some really lovely quotes 🙂

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  18. Dave Ply
    May 20, 2020 • 12:39 pm

    Interesting selection. I don’t think I’ve been to any of those spots except La Sagrada Família, and the ceiling hadn’t been built yet then. (On the other hand I’ve probably driven past SF City Hall and the Tower, but it’s been a long time.) In any case, it’s nice to see it’s not just nature’s patterns that are interesting.

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  19. Adrian Lewis
    May 19, 2020 • 5:47 am

    Very impressive set of images, Jane, many to like >>> my favourite is Window Patterns NY, both for being “Rothkoesque”, and for being materially uplifted by that little bush at bottom right.

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  20. Keval Chheda
    May 18, 2020 • 6:40 pm

    Incredible picture ☺️👌👌 every picture gives a story

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  21. plaidcamper
    May 18, 2020 • 12:45 pm

    Wonderful architectural detail and delights. I really enjoyed the Copenhagen photograph – maybe because of the people out on bikes?!
    Thanks, Jane.

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  23. bluebrightly
    May 18, 2020 • 9:37 am

    I love it, Jane, what an eye you have for patterns and architecture. The opening photo is one I would not mind having on the wall – that delicious orange is such a nice surprise amidst all the perfectly organized and sober details of the temple architecture. The Sagrada Familia ceiling is beautiful, and I smiled at the Oculus – perfect! The other standouts for me are the High Museum shadows (that’s how to use bright, southern sunlight to advantage!) and the NY windows. Very satisfying, Jane. 🙂

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  24. photography lover
    May 18, 2020 • 5:32 am

    capturing architectural pieces are tricky but yours came out amazingly!!

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  25. harrienijland
    May 18, 2020 • 2:21 am

    Fine set! Gaudí for me please!

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  27. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    May 17, 2020 • 9:19 pm

    Jane, this an amazing collecting , I almost got dizzy viewing them from your great perspective.

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  28. Lee Anne
    May 17, 2020 • 6:44 pm

    Thank you..

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  29. Peter Klopp
    May 17, 2020 • 6:27 pm

    Great collection of architectural designs!

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  30. LisaDay
    May 17, 2020 • 6:02 pm

    Some of the building photos make me feel anxious – too much metal and not enough space. However, I love SF City Hall and Ceiling Detail, Sagrada Família. I hope you are well.

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  31. Fabio
    May 17, 2020 • 5:26 pm

    Excellent, Jane! Thank you!

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  32. Robert Parker
    May 17, 2020 • 5:10 pm

    Well, maybe the devil is in the details, but definitely some angels in the architecture, very fun and stimulating traveling with you. When I looked at this post the first time, on a little cellphone screen, the ceiling of la Sagrada Família looked like a closeup of gears, like a complex set of cogs on a bicycle, but when I see the picture enlarged, it’s great, very complex and yet still very organic-looking. And nice shot of the Oculus, one of the most exciting things to be done in NYC in years. These are all terrific

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2020 • 8:05 pm

      Thanks very much, Robert, for your thoughtful response. I love your opening line. Interesting about Sagrada on a small screen…I can see that. It is the most astounding basilica I’ve ever seen. Glad you like this angle of the Oculus and I agree, it’s a very successful design. So glad you enjoyed this one. 🙂

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  33. Robert Baum
    May 17, 2020 • 3:10 pm

    I never noticed that spine in the Oculus (only been in it a ton!) but will have to look next time in.Thanks!

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2020 • 8:07 pm

      Hi Bob, That’s wonderful and goes right along with the Berenice Abbott quote I chose below it: “What the human eye observes casually and incuriously, the eye of the camera… notes with relentless fidelity.” Perfect, my friend! Thanks so much, as always, for you encouraging support.

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  34. secretthoughtswithin
    May 17, 2020 • 3:07 pm

    These are wonderful. Thank you for sharing them, without you these images would have gone unseen and I am all the richer for having layed eyes on them 💜

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  35. robert20359
    May 17, 2020 • 2:02 pm

    once again great pictures of the architecture of big cities, I especially like the 1st, 3rd. and 4th photo good.
    best regards robert

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  36. Eliza Waters
    May 17, 2020 • 1:35 pm

    You’ve captured some of the very best designs here, Jane. Beautiful structures!

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  37. sueruvo
    May 17, 2020 • 1:31 pm

    Love these!

    Sent from my iPad

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  38. Joe
    May 17, 2020 • 1:16 pm

    These are all beautiful images Jane 👍🏻

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  39. Sue
    May 17, 2020 • 12:54 pm

    Excellent selection of patterns!

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  41. Steve Schwartzman
    May 17, 2020 • 12:08 pm

    That’s a great geometric picture of the apartments and the train station and tracks.

    Like you, I’ve taken pictures in the Sagrada Família, the Oculus, and the High Museum. Architecture is a photographer’s friend.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2020 • 7:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Steve, for your appreciation of that image. Japan is full of interesting buildings like this. I’m so glad you’ve been to the other great buildings and I couldn’t agree more about architecture and photography. 🙂

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  42. shungphotography
    May 17, 2020 • 11:52 am

    Excellent post! I particularly like High Museum, Atlantic and Copenhagan Verticals for the shadows in the images.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2020 • 7:14 pm

      Hi Stephen, I’d love to get back to the High someday. A beautiful museum. Glad you liked that and Copenhagen in particular. Thanks so much and I hope you are faring well during these times.

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  44. Alison and Don
    May 17, 2020 • 11:28 am

    Beautiful patterns to draw the eye. I think the first two are my favourites, and Kyoto and Copenhagen.
    Alison

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  45. Jordan Hoggard
    May 17, 2020 • 11:10 am

    Stunning splendor. Majestic moments with fantastic feel. This series has my head nodding with silent yesses.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2020 • 1:52 pm

      Thanks very much, Jordan. I really appreciate your wonderful reaction. The minds of architects are a marvel to me. 🙂

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      • Jordan Hoggard
        May 17, 2020 • 2:12 pm

        Me, too. I have to be comfortable with the not-knowing, as I am as well an Architect, or was for 35 years. I keep a decent grip on the steering wheel of my mind so to speak or so I think. Though, I also have to laugh at and with myself, as sometimes I feel I’m just along for the ride. Sometimes a Brahma bull, sometimes an Audi R8, sometimes just immersed in a pond where the water’s surface is like glass. That last one’s a fun one when I have a deadline for myself. 🙂 It took me into my mid 30s to get my Self Driver’s License for my noggin so to speak.

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        • Jane Lurie
          May 18, 2020 • 7:55 am

          Serendipity that I complimented the minds of architects to an architect. Bravo, Jordan. Let your mind go to all those places for inspiration! 🙂

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          • Jordan Hoggard
            May 18, 2020 • 11:54 am

            Excellent serendipity, Jane!

            I’d love to say I will, though 🙂 it has had a habit of dragging me right over the horizon since as long as I can remember. One of those “Must” parts of the creative model I was born with. I have to say, that has always been one of my fave parts of the process.

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  46. David
    May 17, 2020 • 10:41 am

    Gorgeous patterns, beautiful photos.

    I’ve been to Barcelona, where Sagrada Familia remains under construction. That’s the ultimate in construction change orders. My sis, Ginny, won a vacation to Spain, when we were much younger. I went with Ginny as her interpreter, as her then-husband couldn’t get time off from work. I was a fluent speaker, courtesy of my military days.

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  47. Kathy of London
    May 17, 2020 • 10:13 am

    I especially love the– Ceiling Detail, Sagrada Família, The colors are stunning in the natural light. Lovely photos 🙂

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  48. PedroL
    May 17, 2020 • 10:00 am

    Those shadows at the Atlanta’s museum give a special effect to the photo, incredible 🙂 stay safe and greetings from Lisbon, PedroL

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