21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Quiet Contemplation in Concrete Oasis
This image was taken at the Brutalist architecture of London's Barbican Centre. The scene is a blend of nature and concrete, with the center's signature textured walls and scattered greenery creating a unique urban landscape. The person's presence adds a sense of scale and humanity to the vast, geometric expanse of the center's plaza.This depicts a solitary person standing in a large, open plaza surrounded by brutalist architecture. Potted plants add touches of greenery to the otherwise stark environment. The person seems to be in a moment of pause, providing a human element to the expansive, empty space that feels both serene and isolating.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | London, United Kingdom |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Zhiling Hu |