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Salk | Kahn

This is the famous courtyard of the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California. Designed in 1965 by Louis Kahn, it is considered to be one of his best creations. Reportedly, the concept of this open, contemplative space "flowing" into the Pacific ocean, was conceived in many long and inspiring conversations between Kahn and the founder of the Institute, the inventor of the polio vaccine, Jonas Salk.

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Frederick Lim Cung Wei 6 days ago

Great capture of Louis Kahn's masterpiece.

Tome Bogdanov 6 months ago

I thought I would find this here. I love it, the symmetry, lonely figure and the unusual color contrast.

Paula Graham 1 year ago

Love it, the symmetry, the colours , the location and the little man, for me, makes the image complete.

Sven Fennema 1 year ago

Excellent work, love the symmetry, impressive view...I'd preferred without the person but that just my taste :)

Lev Tsimring Thank you very much Sven! It is a matter of personal taste of course, for me the person was very important as the focus of the composition. But needless to say, I do love your people-less architectural work! :)

Hector Guerra Hernandez 1 year ago

The MAster Louis Kahn.......A beautiful photo in a beautiful place......
Fantastic my friend...

Lev Tsimring Thank you very much, Hector!

Deborah Fort 1 year ago

Very nicely done.

Lev Tsimring Thank you, Deb!

Risquillo 1 year ago

wooww your work is SPLENDID!!!
Congrats!

Lev Tsimring Thank you, Risquillo! I love your work, too!

Jennifer 1 year ago

Beautiful as always. I like this version better....gorgeous image.

Lev Tsimring Thank you, Jennifer! No wonder, I did not have to adhere to the "basic editing" rules here :)

Jaret Richardson 1 year ago

great image. i love the symmetry, and the small pools of water that overflowed.

Lev Tsimring Thank you Jaret! I was not sure about the pools, but they do infuse some additional life into this composition.

Jan Gravekamp 1 year ago

Beautiful colours and excellent composition. The person at the end is added value!! Congratulations!

Lev Tsimring Thank you Jan! Indeed, it would not be the same without that tiny person :). It's the focal point of the whole scene.

Helle Lorenzen 1 year ago

Excellent with great colors....;-)

Lev Tsimring Thanks Helle!

Louka Pics Photography 1 year ago

Amazing Photo, Really Really breathtaking!!

Lev Tsimring Thank you for the compliment, Louka!

Louka Pics Photography Your Very Welcome !!

Isacco Comi 1 year ago

Beautiful composition, symmetrical and well-ordered. beautiful line of land
leads straight horizon. perfect little human presence on the left
"unbalanced" the frame slightly. nice picture!
greetings

ISACCO

Lev Tsimring Thank you for your nice comment Isacco! Even though it was a candid, to have the figure NOT in the middle was important to me indeed.