Architect Oscar Niemeyer’s designs for Brasília, Brazil’s futuristic capital, embody his belief that architecture should be bold, fluid, and artistic. Commissioned in the late 1950s, Niemeyer worked alongside urban planner Lúcio Costa to create a city that symbolized Brazil’s progress and modernity.
Niemeyer believed architecture should serve the people and inspire imagination, which I feel is exactly what his Brasilia designs achieve.
I try to photograph architecture next to human subjects when possible to show the massive scale. Having a clear blue sky to contrast the architecture is also important so was pleased to have the right conditions. Watching the light work its way across the monuments and create interesting shadows was a highlight.
Shot using a Sony a6700 and a Sony a7riv.
Camera dos Deputados Anexo IV by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Camera dos Deputados Anexo IV by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Memorial JK by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Palacio do Planalto by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Cine Brasilia by Oscar Niemeyer, mural by Athos Bulcão, Brasilia, Brazil
Panteão da Patria e da Liberdade by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Congresso Nacional by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Biblioteca Nacional de Brasilia by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Museu Nacional da Republica by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Supremo Tribunal Federal by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Concha Acústica by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Teatro Pedro Calmon by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Museu Nacional da Republica by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Annexo do Ministerio da Saude, Brasilia, Brasil
Congresso Nacional, mural by Athos Bulcão, Brasilia, Brazil
Palácio da Justiça by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia Palaca Hotel by Oscar Niemeyer, mural by Athos Bulcão, Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia Palaca Hotel by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia Palaca Hotel by Oscar Niemeyer, tile mural by Athos Bulcão, Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia Palaca Hotel by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia Palaca Hotel by Oscar Niemeyer, Brasilia, Brazil
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