Uruguay Reservoir Brick Arch Reflection Black and White Photography
Brick Arches and Still Water Form a Dark Circle
Inside an old water reservoir in Uruguay, I photographed a brick arch reflected in still water. The curved structure and its inverted image come together as a near-circle, with a lighter stone wall visible through the opening. In black and white, that repeated shape becomes the centre of a dark, closely framed architectural scene.
Two bands of brick follow the arch, each made from narrow units set around the curve. Light catches their edges, separating them from the shadow above and beside them. I like how the individual bricks remain visible even as they build a much larger form. Their repetition gives the photograph a steady rhythm, while the rougher wall beyond introduces a different texture.
The water holds much of the same detail below. Small dark marks interrupt its surface, but the arch remains clearly readable in reflection. That balance gives the image its stillness: the upper structure has weight and depth, while the lower half repeats it with just enough variation to reveal the water.
The darkest areas surround the brighter opening, keeping attention on the circle and the masonry within it. I wanted to preserve the reservoir’s physical arrangement rather than widen the view to include everything around me. This close composition lets a small amount of light describe an enclosed place. The result is a photograph whose interest lies in its simple central shape and the many individual surfaces that make that shape possible.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
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