Symmetrical Cityscape of Amsterdam Buildings Mirrored in Water
Amsterdam doesn’t try to be perfect—it leans into its oddness. That’s what drew me to this frame. The buildings across the canal were slightly uneven, slightly askew, but the water below pulled them into harmony. A soft mirror that steadied everything.
What makes this image work isn’t just the symmetry—it’s the tension between real and reflected. The architecture above is textured, worn, and proud. The water version is softer, more painterly, almost abstract. It’s like two versions of the city meeting in one frame: the factual and the interpretive.
This isn’t a loud photo. It doesn’t rely on drama or colour to make its point. It holds you with balance, tone, and visual quiet that keeps pulling you in the longer you look.
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