Dallas Pacific Plaza Pavilion Black and White Architectural Photography
A Perforated Canopy Curves Beneath the Downtown Towers
From beneath the pavilion, its curved canopy becomes the strongest line in the Dallas skyline. I photographed Pacific Plaza Park in 2021, looking at the structure in relation to the taller buildings around it. The canopy enters from the upper left, sweeps down through the frame and continues across the park, creating a broad arc beneath the upright towers.
Small openings scatter points of light across the darker surface overhead. I like how that fine pattern changes as the canopy moves away from the camera, becoming tighter and less distinct along the curve. Slim supports connect it to the ground, while trees and open park space make a quieter band beneath the surrounding architecture.
The buildings introduce another scale and rhythm. Window grids and sharp rooflines rise into the open sky, their straight edges contrasting with the pavilion’s continuous bend. Black and white gives the canopy a deep tone, allowing the bright perforations and reflective tower faces to stand out clearly.
For me, this photograph is about looking at familiar city elements from a position that changes their relationship. The park structure feels expansive overhead, while the towers become a group of angled shapes beyond it. As a print, it brings a distinctive Dallas architectural view to a wall display, with a strong sweep across the frame and smaller patterns that become more noticeable with a closer look.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2021
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