Old prison building

The Dance of the Concrete Columns

It is a square black and white photograph taken by Martin Vorel in Říčany, near Prague, Czech Republic. The subject of the photograph is a dilapidated and unfinished prison building, captured using the technique of deliberate camera movement. This technique creates a surreal, abstract effect, making the concrete columns of the building appear blurred. The photograph falls under the categories of architecture, surrealism and abstractionism and is available as an art print. It’s a beautiful example of how deliberate camera movement can create a unique and captivating image.

The intentional camera movement technique has created a sense of movement and energy in the photograph. The concrete columns appear to be dancing and undulating, and the overall effect is both disorienting and mesmerising. The black-and-white photography adds to the sense of mystery and ambiguity.

The photograph is a powerful and evocative image of a decaying and forgotten place. It is a reminder of the passage of time and the transience of all things. It is also a meditation on the nature of beauty and how it can be found in the most unlikely of places.

EXIF data of the photograph

• Camera Model: NIKON Z 7
• Lens model: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
• Date taken: 1.5.2023
• Exposure time: 0.5s
• F-Number: f/22
• ISO speed ratings: 40
• Focal length: 70mm
• Size of the photo: 5150px x 5150px