By: Nic
Previously, we introduced the vertical panoramic images of churches taken by travel photographer Richard Silver, which received much acclaim for their unique shooting style. He has traveled to as many as 90 countries, and while churches aren’t his only subject, distinctive libraries around the world are also among his photographic focuses.
▲ China National Library in Beijing, China
▲ Sainte-Geneviève Library in Paris, France
▲ Real Gabinete Português de Leitura in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
▲ Morgan Library & Museum in New York, USA
Richard Silver mentioned that as a travel photographer, his favorite subject to shoot is architecture, and he describes libraries as the most precious indoor architectural spaces he has seen, calling them magnificent and exquisite.
▲ Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library in Antwerp, Belgium
▲ Stuttgart City Library in Stuttgart, Germany
▲ New York Public Library in New York, USA
▲ Strahov Library in Prague, Czech Republic
Libraries are a symbol of a place’s emphasis on culture. Below are more libraries from around the world captured by Richard Silver, each showcasing unique architectural styles.
▲ House of the Redeemer Library in New York, USA
▲ Austrian National Library in Vienna, Austria
▲ State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia
▲ Rijksmuseum Library in Amsterdam, Netherlands
▲ José Vasconcelos Library in Mexico City, Mexico
▲ Los Angeles Public Library in Los Angeles, USA
▲ Vienna College Library in Vienna, Austria
▲ National Library of Latvia in Riga, Latvia
▲ KU Leuven University Library in Leuven, Belgium
▲ Mitchell Library in Sydney, Australia
▲ Boston Public Library in Boston, USA
To view more of Richard Silver’s work, you can visit his website.
Source: BoredPanda