Nocturnal Majesty at the Palace of Fine Arts

Photographer

Jan-Tore Oevrevik

Category

Fine Art Photography - Architecture

Company

JTO Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2024

Country / Region:

United States

Nestled in the Marina District of San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts stands as a testament to the grandeur of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This architectural gem, adorned with Greco-Roman elements such as its majestic rotunda and elegant colonnades, has long served as a hub for exhibitions and theatrical performances. Yet, it is under the cloak of night that the Palace unveils its true splendor. Bathed in the soft glow of artful lighting, the structure transforms into a realm of mystery and enchantment. Each pillar and curve, highlighted against the dark sky, invites onlookers into a timeless narrative of beauty and history. Captured in this image is the ethereal essence of the Palace, a serene guardian watching over the city as it sleeps, its presence both captivating and serene in the nocturnal quiet.

Credits

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Amateur
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Photographer / Company

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Category

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Country / Region

China

Professional
2024

Photographer / Company

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Category

Architecture Photography - Historic

Country / Region

United States

Professional
2024

Photographer / Company

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Category

International Photography - Thailand Photography

Country / Region

United States

Amateur
2024

Photographer / Company

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Category

Minimalist Photography - Macro Shots

Country / Region

Germany