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Thomas Geist Photography

architectural & urban photography

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Portfolio

An overview of the work I do.

St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, Charlotte, NC Sacred

Golden Hall in Augsburg Town Hall Historic

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Perfection is Achieved
Not When There Is Nothing More to Add,
But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Abstraction shows the essence of architecture, the basic words it speaks to us.
These images are an excerpt of my Instagram feed – my ongoing pursuit of architecture’s visual language and its building blocks.

architecturalabstracts

Fine Art Architecture Abstracts by Thomas Geist - German architectural photographer and traveler living in the USA.

Architecture Abstracts
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 1912 by Georges Cheda Galeries Lafayette Haussmann 1912 by Georges Chedann
Paris, France . . . . . #galerieslafayette #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #urbanphotography #historicbuildings #interior #artnouveau #paris #parisjetaime #parisfrance #france #iledefrance @notre.arte @galerieslafayette
Truist Place 1983 by Davis Carter Scott, Ltd. Rich Truist Place 1983 by Davis Carter Scott, Ltd. Richmond, VA . . . . . #truist #regus #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #minimal #lookingup #richmond #richmondva #richmondvirginia @truist @regusglobal @richmondmag @notre.arte
Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1985 by John Portman & As Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1985 by John Portman & Associates Atlanta, GA . . . . . #marriott #marriotthotels #marriottmarquisatlanta #johnportman #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #urbanphotography #detail #staircase #spiralstaricase #atlanta #hotlanta #atl #atown #discoveratlanta @marriotthotels @atlmarriottmarq @downtownatlanta @discoveratlanta @notre.arte
Stacks @ Morro Bay 1953-'62 Morro Bay, CA . . . . Stacks @ Morro Bay 1953-'62 Morro Bay, CA . . . . . #morrobay #ca #california #cali #californiaarchitecture #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #monument #minimal #lookingup @morrobayca @notre.arte
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (New York Public Li Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (New York Public Library Main Branch) 1911 by Carrère and Hastings New York, NY . . . . . #newyorkpubliclibrary #carrereandhastings #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #historicbuildings #urbanphotography #ny #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #manhattan #InstagramNYC #nymag @nypl @notre.arte
Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1985 by John Portman & As Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1985 by John Portman & Associates Atlanta, GA . . . . . #marriott #marriotthotels #marriottmarquisatlanta #johnportman #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #urbanphotography #detail #atlanta #hotlanta #atl #atown #discoveratlanta @marriotthotels @atlmarriottmarq @downtownatlanta @discoveratlanta @notre.arte
300 South Tryon 2017 by LS3P Charlotte, NC . . . . 300 South Tryon 2017 by LS3P Charlotte, NC . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #lookingup #unfinished #underconstruction #charlotte #northcarolina #nc #clt #queencity #charlottenc #charlottesgotalot #uptowncharlotte #exploreclt #ls3p @charlottesgotalot @charlottemag @discoverclt @uptown.clt @charlotteagenda @visitnc @exploreclt @300.southtryon @ls3p @notre.arte
Rathaus Augsburg, Fürstenzimmer (Augsburg Town Ha Rathaus Augsburg, Fürstenzimmer (Augsburg Town Hall) 1615 - 1624 by Elias Holl Augsburg, Germany . . . . . #augsburg #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #urbanphotography #historicbuildings #interior #ceiling #lookingup @archilovers @notre.arte
Regierung von Oberbayern (Government of Upper Bava Regierung von Oberbayern (Government of Upper Bavaria) 1856 by Friedrich Bürklein Spiral staircase 1953 . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #historicbuildings #interior #staircase #spiralstaricase #minimal #lookingup #muenchen #münchen #munich #bayern #bavaria #muc #deutschland #germany #munichlovers #deinbayern #visitbavaria #unserbayern @muenchen @simplymunich @bayern @unser.bayern @notre.arte @archilovers
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 2010 by Mario Botta Bechtler Museum of Modern Art 2010 by Mario Botta Charlotte, NC . . . . . #bechtler #bechtlermuseum #mariobotta #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #urbanphotography #façade #facade #charlotte #northcarolina #nc #clt #queencity #charlottenc #visitnc #charlottesgotalot #welovenc #uptowncharlotte #exploreclt @thebechtler @mariobottaarchitetti_official @arch.tommaso.botta @notre.arte
The Jefferson Hotel 1895 by Carrère and Hastings The Jefferson Hotel 1895 by Carrère and Hastings Richmond, VA . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #minimal #lookingup #richmond #richmondva #richmondvirginia @richmondmag @notre.arte
Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel 2017 by LS3P Charlotte, N Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel 2017 by LS3P Charlotte, NC . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #lookingup #façade #facade #charlotte #northcarolina #nc #clt #queencity #charlottenc #charlottesgotalot #uptowncharlotte #exploreclt #ls3p #kimpton @charlottesgotalot @charlottemag @discoverclt @uptown.clt @charlotteagenda @visitnc @exploreclt @tryonparkhotel @kimpton @ls3p @notre.arte
Alte Pfarrkirche Hötting (Old Parish Church Hött Alte Pfarrkirche Hötting (Old Parish Church Hötting) 1491 Innsbruck, Austria . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #monument #detail #historicbuildings #church #churches #minimal #lookingup #innsbruck #innsbruckaustria #austria #österreich #oesterreich #tirol #hötting @notre.arte
Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory Denver Bo Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory Denver Botanic Gardens 1966 by Victor Hornbein and Ed White Jr. Denver, CO . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #urbanphotography #detail #minimal #denver #co #colorado #milehighcity #cityofdenver #milehigh #denvertography #denverbotanicgardens @denverbotanic @notre.arte
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (New York Public Li Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (New York Public Library Main Branch) 1911 by Carrère and Hastings New York, NY . . . . . #newyorkpubliclibrary #carrereandhastings #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #historicbuildings #urbanphotography #ny #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #manhattan #InstagramNYC #nymag @nypl @notre.arte
Vdara Hotel & Spa 2008 by Rafael Viñoly Las Vegas Vdara Hotel & Spa 2008 by Rafael Viñoly Las Vegas, NV . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #highrise #lookingup #façade #facade #hightech #blueskies #vdara #rafaelvinoly #rafaelviñoly #vinoly #viñoly @vdaralasvegas @notre.arte @rfn_ny
Hotel Goldener Adler (Hotel Golden Eagle) 1390 Inn Hotel Goldener Adler (Hotel Golden Eagle) 1390 Innsbruck, Austria . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #monument #detail #historicbuildings #minimal #lookingup #innsbruck #innsbruckaustria #austria #österreich #oesterreich #tirol #goldeneradler @goldeneradler_innsbruck @notre.arte
Klosterkirche Andechs – Wallfahrtskirche St. Nik Klosterkirche Andechs – Wallfahrtskirche St. Nikolaus und Elisabeth (Pilgrimage monastry church Andechs) 1423-27 Andechs, Germany . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #monument #detail #historicbuildings #interior #ceiling #church #churches #minimal #lookingup #andechs @kloster.andechs @notre.arte
Pyramide du Louvre (Louvre Pyramid) 1988 by I. M. Pyramide du Louvre (Louvre Pyramid) 1988 by I. M. Pei . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #lookingup #hightech #paris #parisjetaime #parisfrance #france #iledefrance #louvrepyramid @museelouvre @notre.arte
Chetola Resort Blowing Rock, NC . . . . . #archite Chetola Resort Blowing Rock, NC . . . . . #architecture #architecturalphotogtaphy #architecturalabstract #abstract #artbuyers #artbuyersclub #archigram #archilovers #architecturelovers #architexture #ig_minimalshots #mimimal_lookup #urbanphotography #blowingrock #blowingrocknc #chetola @blowingrocknc @chetolaresort @notre.arte
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