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23-APR-2011

Ceiling fan, Arcosanti, Arizona, 2011

Famed architect Paolo Soleri established Arcosanti 30 years ago, a communal living project that blends architecture and ecology. Today, its dining hall reflects the nature of Soleri’s vision. The multi-story hall features a translucent ceiling and a cooling fan, which I abstract here into a black and white study of light and shadow, structure and function.

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Date/Time23-Apr-2011 11:06:40
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Focal Length45 mm
Exposure Time1/640 sec
Aperturef/7.1
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias-0.66
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Phil Douglis23-May-2011 01:42
Thanks, Iris, for noticing how monochromatic treatments usually stress both line and shape, because there are no colors or hues to interfere.
Iris Maybloom (irislm)21-May-2011 23:45
The lines and shapes in this image are beautifully enhanced by the monochromatic treatment.
Phil Douglis18-May-2011 20:02
Thanks, Carol. I saw the graphic possibilities instantly. The fan, as well as the translucent ceiling, the geometry, and the light, all combined to express the power of both architecture and ecology, and that is what Arcosanti is meant to be all about.
Carol E Sandgren18-May-2011 18:19
The translucence is like air, which is what the fan is all about. And this is a great graphic image!
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