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A Breath of Stone and Shade: The Inner Courtyard of Academia

Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain

Dec 10, 2025
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Within the majestic, structured walls of the University of Barcelona’s historic faculties lies a serene sanctuary—the inner courtyard. This photograph captures the quiet transition from the building’s robust architecture to the soft, sheltered green space within.

The image is defined by the commanding stone archway in the foreground, which acts as a mass…

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