Photography of Den Talalá

Portraits of Concrete

A selection of architectural photographs exploring structural form, shape and texture. The series captures iconic — and less known — buildings across the Netherlands, primarily in Amsterdam, examining how they visually address the public and embody social class, historical periods, and shifting urban ideals.

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A long, arched white bridge spans a body of water under a blue sky with scattered clouds. White lines mark the roadway and pedestrian/bike path. Tall light poles line the bridge.
A tall, white, cylindrical building stands on a paved street with a sidewalk. Blue sky with scattered clouds. A tree grows near the buildings base. Cars are visible in the background. A pedestrian walks along the sidewalk.
Red brick apartment building with dark green trees and a canal. Several boats are docked alongside the water, reflecting on the calm surface. A cloudy blue sky overhead.
Modern building exterior with curved white facade and vertical wooden slats. Gray metal fence in foreground, blue sky backdrop, and visible windows. Street and sidewalk are also present.
A two-story brick house with a red tile roof stands in a field of tall grass. Black-framed windows and light beige trim. The sky is a mix of pink and orange hues.
A tall, modern building with a unique, stepped design. Each level features numerous balconies with greenery. The structure is light-colored against a clear blue sky.
Circular concrete structure with white railings on each level. Blue sky and green foliage visible in the background. The architecture appears modern and layered.
A modern gray building with a glass-block facade and a parking lot in front. A black car is parked nearby, and some green foliage grows along the base. The sky is overcast.
Tall, gray tower with a clock face. Red fire escape railing. Brick base. Blue sky background. Minimalist architecture. Vertical composition. Tree branches visible at the top.
Two tall, silver, spiraling vents rise above a beige and brick building. A clear blue sky fills the background. Several vents and rooftop equipment are visible below.
Gray and green buildings are shown. The building on the right has a balcony with red pillars and green railings. The building on the left has windows and shutters.
A tall, brown chimney with decorative copper-colored leaves ascends against a blue sky and a modern, multi-story building. A power line runs across the top of the frame.
A red brick building with ivy climbing its facade. Several balconies feature flower boxes. A taller, older building is visible in the background. The sky is clear and blue.
Red brick building with windows and a black lamppost. A bare tree branch is in the foreground, with some greenery and a fence below. Clear sky above.
Pink textured wall and a green door are visible. A brown lattice structure with bare branches extends over the doorway. A stone path and railing are in the foreground. Shadows are cast on the wall.
A brick building with a curved facade and arched windows is visible, partially obscured by bare tree branches against a cloudy sky. A modern glass building is seen to the left.
Gray apartment building with red balcony doors and railings, multiple stories high. Several balconies have laundry hanging. A round structure is visible on top. Gray sky in the background.
A black and white photo depicts a buildings facade with staggered, cantilevered balconies. Concrete slabs form the structure, with glass panels filling the balcony spaces. Vertical lines accentuate the design.
Yellow facade with patterned screens and red doors. Gray stone bases support pillars. Light casts shadows on a paved walkway. Modern architecture, bright and symmetrical.
A grayscale image shows a corner of a modern building. It features textured concrete, large windows, and a slight architectural curve. A railing is visible at the top.
A modern apartment building with numerous balconies and greenery. A paved walkway with sparse vegetation and a person with a bicycle is in the foreground. Blue sky in the background.
A vertical view of several stacked balconies with open, rectangular railings and windows. The balconies appear to be part of a modern building with a gray facade. Bright light illuminates the balconies.
Dark, high-rise building with numerous windows. Sparse, dark tree branches in the foreground. A bright, colorful lens flare is visible on the upper left. Black sky fills the background.
A tall, cylindrical industrial vent with a ribbed exterior sits against a bright blue sky. A grey building with large windows frames the vent. Bare branches are visible in the top left corner.
Tall, beige building with a grid of square windows and a flat roof. The sky is a solid, bright blue in the background. There's a small antenna on top.
A facade of a tall building. It features a grid of square windows with dark frames and reflective glass. The building’s exterior is light beige with horizontal lines.
A concrete building with multiple levels and a set of outdoor stairs with railings. A shadow stretches diagonally across the façade against a blue sky. A ventilation shaft is visible at the top.
Modern building with wood-paneled facade and large windows. Dark roofline and surrounding vegetation. Street lamp visible. Black fences and other buildings in background.
Tall, modern apartment building with numerous balconies. The building has a rectangular shape and is against a clear, blue sky. Rows of windows are visible on each level.
A gray building with a grid of windows and red-framed balconies. Shadow of trees is visible on the right side of the building. The sun illuminates the windows.
A tall, modern building with a stepped, terraced design. Many windows reflect the blue sky. Tree branches with red blossoms partially obscure the view. Blue sky background.
A modern, white building with rounded balconies and large windows. A bare tree and dry grasses are in front of the building. A storefront is visible on the ground level.
A tall, blocky building with many windows is positioned on the right. A long shadow stretches across a grassy area and pavement to the left. A streetlight stands nearby. A car is visible.

Den Talalá is a photo­grapher captu­ring the beauty of everyday life through the genres of archi­tecture, street, travel, landscape, and wildlife.

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