Framed Echoes #9
Abstract ceilings
Quite some years ago, I invited the Dutch artist/photographer Maarten Rots to give a talk about his work to our local photo group.
Maarten is an abstract photographer. Next to his numerous exhibitions he also publishes a zine, March & Rock, which is the literal translation of his name. Brilliantly found.
Maarten was one of the photographers I highlighted in Darkrooms Magazine #2
Last December, I spent a long weekend in Copenhagen with friends. Although I am not typically an abstract photographer, I was immediately captivated by the incredible light and shapes of the ceiling and window pillars when we arrived at the penthouse we had rented.
I took the following photos on my phone and edited them using Snapseed. It was a quick project between preparing dinner. Looking at the results, I will definitely be on the lookout for more abstract photo opportunities in future.
Till next week,
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These are beautiful.
Maarten does fantastic work.