This image is from my architectural studies collection of buildings in the Tucson area. This is just a tile roof at the University of Arizona. It is one of those images that is far more effective in black and white than in the original color.
Without the distraction of color, you are able to discern some of the simple elements that make for an interesting photo. Here, you see diagonal lines and semi-circles repeated over and over in an organized pattern… simple but effective. There is also a bit of texture on the tiles and the white weathering on most of the tiles break up any monotony of similar grays tones. From your own understanding of roof construction, your subconscious is telling you that the roof is rising from the lower left corner to the upper right corner…which, of course it is.
Sometimes less is more.
(To see a larger version of this photo, just click on the image)
To see more of my work, both in photography and digital painting, please visit my website, www.corkrum.com.
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