Space age images

This is a set of abstracts that could have been taken on another planet. They’re alien, strange and hard to fathom, filled with cosmic light and unlikely shapes.

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But there’s a more earthly explanation for these images. They were taken inside the Roca Gallery in London, an intriguing space age building designed by the architectural practice of Zaha Hadid, the doyenne of graceful, cutting edge design including the fabulous Aquatic Centre at the Olympic Park.

And here’s the irony – it’s actually a glorified bathroom showroom. Well worth a look even if you have no intention of buying some lovely new taps or porcelain bowl.

Tags: abstract photographs, alien, architecture, bathroom showroom, cosmic light, London, photography, Roca Gallery, space age, Zaha Hadid

18 thoughts on “Space age images”

jdtphotography.co.uk on October 22, 2014 at 18:29 said:

Really exciting images Mike. Who would of thought, all of this in the East end of London.

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 24, 2014 at 11:54 said:
  
  Much appreciated, James. Well, they were “up west” close to Chelsea Harbour, but an unusual sight regardless!
  
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Malin H on October 14, 2014 at 17:40 said:

Cool! Very Star Trek. :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 15, 2014 at 11:28 said:
  
  Thank you Malin. Beam me up, Scotty :)
  
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Noeline Smith on October 14, 2014 at 14:45 said:

That’s incredible! …. and I don’t suppose I could even afford to buy a plug! :D

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 15, 2014 at 11:28 said:
  
  I’m not actually sure anything was on sale. A slightly befuddling place, but love the look.
  
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leecleland on October 14, 2014 at 09:10 said:

Wow, and wow these are scintillating and I didn’t need to know it was a bathroom showroom but what a place:) I also think you have a very good eye for these type of abstract alien images, Mike.

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 15, 2014 at 11:27 said:
  
  Thank you Lee, they’re a little different. Does the bathroom showroom information take away the mystique?! Next stop – the Starship Enterprise.
  
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  - leecleland on October 17, 2014 at 03:37 said:
    
    No not at all, just amazing where we find interesting photos.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on October 24, 2014 at 11:48 said:
      
      It certainly is! I’ve just been away on my travels so the focus will shift from the London neighbourhood for a while. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
      
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m.lever on October 13, 2014 at 12:36 said:

Great set.

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 13, 2014 at 13:49 said:
  
  Many thanks, Martin.
  
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LensScaper on October 13, 2014 at 12:22 said:

That gallery is now on my list of places to visit! It looks visually exciting.

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 13, 2014 at 13:50 said:
  
  It really is, Andy. But it’s actually a bathroom showroom. But not your run of the mill joint.
  
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ckponderings on October 13, 2014 at 12:05 said:

Great images, Mike. Very natural. :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on October 13, 2014 at 13:50 said:
  
  Thanks Richard :)
  
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  - ckponderings on October 13, 2014 at 14:00 said:
    
    Organic.. That’s the word I was looking for (and failing to find!!). They’re very organic. :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on October 13, 2014 at 14:04 said:
      
      I like the idea of organic aliens. It’s all a bit Star Trek if you ask me!
      
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