Architectural arches apparently appeared as early as the 2nd millennium BC; the Romans utilized the arch for aqueducts and domes, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Through my eye, straight lines may speak strength, but arches and arcs in architecture speak grace and refinement. These are detail shots of a theatre in St Petersburg, Russia …
I ran the following shots through some of my ‘photo shop’ programs and prefered these versions to the original photos:
Oh, and I enjoyed the show as well 😉
Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves
Beyond the Brush 
Stunning, Lynne. I love the details. 🙂
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Thank you, Jo – the building was quite ordinary on the outside but quite interesting on the inside with beautiful detail.
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What a great place for a show!
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Obviously I found the building just as interesting as the show 😉
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Beautiful arch shots, full of refinement. Looks like an amazing place to visit
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I didn’t go with any preconceived ideas but I was still pleasantly surprised with St Petersburg.
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These pics are wonderful, Lynne 😀
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I spent the whole intermission taking photos of the ceiling and rooms 😉
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Gorgeous, elegant arches. Wonderful gallery, Lynne!
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Appreciated, Amy 🙂
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Exquisite and just perfect for the challenge!
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🙂
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Very Captivating
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Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
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I like your interpretation of the theme. It’s different and an eyeopener. Well done!
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So nice, Dina, thank you 🙂
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Very interesting; I know the power of curves in landscape architecture. This has certainly expanded how I view the broader world by looking at small elements that impact my perspective.
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My own garden landscape is all curves and broad sweeps (I have a large (!) garden) because I like the flow. But a well designed parterre in a linear layout, all straight lines and angles and gravelled pathways always fills me with a good feeling – I’m not sure why. Thanks for commenting, Charlie.
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Lovely!
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😉 Thanks, Naomi.
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