Gdansk Coffee Shop Terrace Black and White Architectural Photography
Folded Umbrellas and Planters Against Three Detailed Facades
Folded umbrellas stand above a small coffee shop terrace in this Gdansk, Poland photograph. Planters line its front edge, enclosing tables and chairs against a row of closely spaced facades. I brought those layers together in a direct view across the pavement, so the terrace reads as part of the street’s architecture. The dark umbrellas establish vertical accents beneath the much lighter windows and walls.
The central brick frontage gives the scene a clear anchor. Arched brickwork above its windows, a coffee shop sign and the dark entrance create several levels of detail within a narrow building. On either side, paler walls introduce different doorway shapes, signs and window arrangements. I enjoy the way these neighboring facades share a similar scale while retaining their own surfaces and decorative features. The black and white treatment lets those differences remain visible without a competing palette of colours.
Closer to the pavement, the terrace adds smaller textures: foliage spilling from rectangular boxes, slender chair legs and framed menu boards. A gap through the planters draws the eye inward toward the entrance. There are no customers visible in this moment, leaving the objects and architecture to carry the composition. My photograph suits an interest in European streets, cafe settings or detailed urban views. It also offers a compact arrangement of tones for a kitchen, dining area or a collection of architectural prints.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2013
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Every photograph in my collection comes from my own travels, explorations, and years behind the camera.
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