Ingang van de Torre de la Cautiva in het Alhambra van Granada 1900 - 1930

Enrique Linares made this photograph of the entrance to the Torre de la Cautiva in the Alhambra in Granada. The way the light and shadow play across the intricate details suggests that the process of capturing this image was very deliberate. The surface of the image has a soft, almost ethereal quality, with a limited palette of creamy whites and warm grays. You can almost feel the texture of the stone, the delicate carvings, and the play of light. There's something mesmerizing about the way the geometric patterns and Arabic calligraphy intertwine, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The shadows cast by the archway invite you to step into the unknown. Looking at this photograph, I'm reminded of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented industrial structures with a similar sense of detachment and precision. Like the Bechers, Linares invites us to see the beauty and complexity in the everyday, urging us to slow down and appreciate the art of observation.