Four Corners with a Twist

Four Corners with a Twist
Originally uploaded by ArgenticVision
Walking in a big city requires putting one foot in front of the other while closely observing the ground beneath your feet to steer clear of breaks in the pavement, puddles, uneven pavement and of course, the remnants of Fido's daily walk :)

In NYC, I find myself constantly looking up in every direction all around me to check out the fantastic views of the skyscrapers towering high above the rest of the city's buildings.

Here's a photo taken during my recent trip to NYC. Depicted here are the tops of four separate skyscrapers which are located within close proximity to one another. The building to the far left is the Chrysler Building, which I happen to be obsessed with!!

Via Flickr:
Photos captured in New York City

Chicago: A city that pleases the senses via art & architecture and much more

I'm visiting Chicago this week and have found myself inspired by the city's artistic and architectural beauty. As far as the eye can see, and in every direction, there are seemingly endless sources of inspiration in the way of cool, hip, and thought-provoking public art for all to enjoy. The architecture is absolutely phenomenal, comprised of styles that are so rich and visually stunning not to mention diverse.
Since I shoot on film, I won't be able to share the images taken with my film camera until I've had a chance to process my negatives however thanks to the availability of my Blackberry camera, I can share some images I've taken from my trip with you below (images have been captured on a black & white setting and have NOT been digitally altered). Enjoy!

Additional images from my Chicago portfolio can be viewed here.

Abre la puerta (Open the door)

I shot this image in Barcelona as I was walking along Gran Via one afternoon. In composing this image, I focused in on the door knocker since I found it to be so unique and visually interesting. I'm sure you're asking yourself if it's just a decorative element or if it's actually a fully functional door knocker...I wondered the same thing and after trying it found out that it works perfectly :)

Entre Ombre et Lumiere

I love so many things about Paris, in particular, Le Marais (3eme & 4eme arrondissements), one of my favorite parts of the entire city. As you stroll along the crooked streets you might be able to sense what Old Paris may have been like since many buildings in this area were not modified by Napoleon's great civil planner, Baron Hausmann.
A historic district, part of the charm of this area is due to the diverse mix of cultures, architecture, etc.
I was intrigued by the shadow cast by one building upon another just across the way one sunny spring morning while I was walking down the street, so that's what you see depicted in this image.

Vienna: City of Imperial Elegance with a Modern Twist

Vienna is a city that traces its origins to settlements by the Celtic tribes in approximately 500 BC. Throughout the ages this important European capital has been transformed into a dominant center of art, commerce, and culture. One of the cleanest cities in Europe and also one of the most hip and modern at the same time, Vienna is an exciting place to witness the juxtaposition of classic and modern. Gothic, Rococo and Baroque structures are often facing modern and contemporary edifices, not only in the center of the city but all throughout. I'm excited to share some examples with you below...

(all images copyright of Lili Rahmati; http://www.argenticvision.com/)