Ceilings

I started noticing ceilings when I realized how many go unseen. They’re often full of detail, pattern, and light that most people never look up to catch. This gallery is a collection of those overlooked designs — the spaces above us that quietly hold so much structure and beauty. See a longer discussion about shooting ceilings.

A gritty, peeling wall with old pipes and a dark grid pattern beneath.

A stunning ceiling adorned with intricate patterns and soft lights, evoking celestial beauty.

A surreal arrangement of irregular patterns and shadows in earth tones.

A surreal chandelier of shadows, five luminous orbs twist and swirl in a dance of light and darkness.

A textured, weathered wall with peeling blue paint and exposed pipes.

Abstract texture with dark tones and light patches, resembling weathered surfaces.

An antiquarian chandelier hangs from a decaying ceiling, casting an eerie glow.

An overhead view of a textured surface with lines and a light fixture.

Architectural detail of an ornate archway with decorative elements in black and white.

Architecture

Black and white pipes against a rough wall

Ceiling

Ceiling

Ceiling details

Ceiling medallion.

Ceiling of Irem Temple Theater with a blue surface and intricate architectural details.

Ceiling of Saint John The Divine Cehedral

Ceiling structure with wooden beams and exposed pipes, showcasing a grid pattern.

Ceilings

Fisheye sees all

Interior of a decaying theater, with a wide view of an empty stage and ornate ceiling details.

Interior view of the Paramount Theatre showcasing ornate architectural details.

Intricate ceiling of the Paramount Theatre, showcasing faded grandeur and forgotten artistry.

Intricate wooden ceiling ornament with vibrant colors and glowing bulbs.

Lansdowne chandelier

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Old stairwell looking up

Orpheum Ceiling

Pittsburgh, The Peoples Bank Building

Rusting pipes and peeling paint reveal the theater's faded grandeur.

Rusty metal surface with streaks and bolts, showcasing weathered textures.

Rusty pipes intersecting with peeling walls; a testament to forgotten labor.

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Self portrait in an brass chandelier

Vanishing point

View of an industrial ceiling with exposed pipes and ductwork.

Weathered wooden shelves filled with forgotten tools and dust-covered materials.