Project two: Architecture
Built to last
Yasser Alaa Mobarak’s simple architectural image won 85 awards, here’s how
Contrasting colours between the pedestrian’s warm clothing and cool, blue sky was used to enhance the mood of the photograph.
When I saw an image of Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Centre, I couldn’t resist photographing the building’s sweeping curves. I did a lot of research before travelling to Azerbaijan, viewing thousands of photos to understand how most photographers approach the building, so I could create something different.