I purposefully photoshopped the photos to make them black and white, because l think black and white photography enhances minimalist architectural themes. The first photo was taken from a window of a building in 798, so the edges of the staircase are kind of blurred. By removing color, black and white photography highlights the shapes, lines, and textures of the staircase. Inspired by Fernando Guerra, l tried a minimalist style with these photos. Guerra often emphasizes natural light to create dramatic contrasts and textures. The bright background in my photo mirrors this technique, highlighting the staircase. The minimalist design of the staircase and its surroundings emphasizes a sense of simplicity and clarity. Moreover, this type of photography often evokes a timeless and nostalgic quality, which is my theme, timelessness. l used light, contrast, and shadow to create a dreamlike quality. The white background contrasts with the dark staircase. This symbolizes the passage of time and the continuous cycle of beginnings and endings. The negative space surrounding the staircase can also evoke feelings of solitude.
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