The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Art of Architecture’ Challenge

Nov 04, 2024

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GuruShots, the “World’s Greatest Photo Game,” has announced the winners of its “Art of Architecture” challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 29 million votes. The “Top Photographer” winner of the contest is Bruno Ribeiro of Portugal (whose photo is seen above).

The “Top Photo” winner is Aïe from France:

The “Guru’s Top Pick” winner is Christian Barret of France:

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Here are some of the other top photos from the “Art of Architecture” challenge:

A view looking up at a modern, curved building with reflective glass windows and warm exterior tones. The shape creates an organic, flowing form against a clear sky, with a tree branch visible on the right. — Annette Leach – Denmark

The image shows the ornate ceiling of a building, featuring a symmetrical design with star-shaped patterns and illuminated circles. Numerous columns extend toward the ceiling, adding to the intricate architectural details. — Americo Sequeira – Portugal

A modern architectural complex with a unique sloped roof is reflected in the calm water of a nearby lake. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the serene atmosphere. — Kenneth Falkenberg – Denmark

A historic European town square featuring ornate red brick buildings with decorative facades and a tall church spire. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic backdrop to the intricate architecture. — Valdis Kundzins – Latvia

A city skyline featuring modern skyscrapers under a partly cloudy blue sky. The tallest building dominates the scene with its reflective glass surface, while other high-rises cluster around, forming a dynamic urban landscape. — Bryony Herrod Taylor – United-Kingdom

A group of people and a dog stand near an old, weathered building with a steep roof and cupola. The sky is overcast, and the surrounding area is grassy and lined with trees. — Josef Fiala – Czech Republic

A tranquil lakeside village with charming houses lining the waterfront. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background. The calm water reflects the buildings and dusk sky, adding to the serene atmosphere. A wooden pier extends into the lake. — Roy Egloff – Switzerland

A spiral staircase viewed from below, forming a geometric tunnel leading up to a skylight. The alternating dark railings and beige walls create a striking contrast and a sense of depth. — Nathan van Haaren – United-States

A modern architectural ceiling with a geometric, crisscrossed pattern made of metal beams and glass. Soft light filters through, illuminating the space with a warm glow. A curved wall with vertical windows can be seen on the left side. — JLG Grewer – United Kingdom

The image shows the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, beautifully illuminated at night. Its reflection shimmers in the surrounding water, creating a serene and majestic scene. — Raj Rajnish – Great Britain

A large, historic stone mansion with multiple stories and intricate windows sits amidst a grassy area bordered by tall evergreen trees. The sky above is a vibrant, cloudy blue, enhancing the dramatic setting. — Amy Hall – United States

A modern building with a triangular roof structure and large solar panels. The roof features bright red beams and glass windows, set against a clear blue sky. — George Williams – Great Britain

Interior view of a modern building with geometric lattice ceilings and tall, slender columns extending upward. The perspective looks towards the sky, creating a sense of spaciousness and architectural intricacy. — CateForte93 – Portugal

A low-angle view of a Gothic-style church with two tall spires and ornate architecture. The sky is clear, and autumn leaves frame the edges of the image, suggesting a fall setting. — Aga Bak Graczyk – Netherlands

A multi-tiered, traditional temple with colorful details stands under a blue sky. Two people are near the entrance, which features a large Om symbol. The temple is surrounded by a few clouds and has golden spires on its roof. — Suman Chakraborty – India

A stunning black and white view of a mosque courtyard, showcasing intricate floral patterns on columns. The domes and minarets stand tall against a partly cloudy sky, reflecting a serene and majestic ambiance. — Talita Soncini – Italy

Traditional Chinese-style buildings with ornate roofs and decorative details. The structures are set against a cloudy sky, with lush greenery and a modern building visible in the background. — Mike Zoleta – Philippines

A large, ornate glass conservatory with a curved roof stands against a cloudy sky. Four silhouetted people walk outside on a well-manicured lawn, with round hedges and a stone fountain in the foreground. — Simona L. Neumann – Romania

A yellow suspension bridge with a red bus crossing it, set against a city skyline of tall buildings under a cloudy sky. Two people stand on the bridge walkway, facing the cityscape. — Justin McCloskey – United States

Black and white image of a densely packed cityscape featuring tall skyscrapers. The prominent structure in the center resembles the Empire State Building, surrounded by other high-rise buildings under a clear sky. — Ashley Levinson – United States

A historic stone church with a clock tower stands under a blue sky with clouds. The foreground features a grassy cemetery with tombstones and blooming daffodils. — Mathew Jakes – United Kingdom

Ancient adobe buildings with flat roofs and wooden ladders under a clear blue sky. These structures have turquoise and brown doors and small windows. The foreground has some logs and the landscape is arid. — Santford Overton – United States

A black and white image of a spiral staircase viewed from above. The steps form a circular pattern with intricate, lace-like designs on the railings, creating a striking visual texture. — David Brinkman – United States

A city skyline featuring a tall, modern spire-shaped skyscraper with reflective glass, surrounded by other high-rise buildings against a partly cloudy sky. — Violetta Wieczorek Kuchciak – United-States

Black and white image of a modern, covered pedestrian bridge with an intricate geometric design. The bridge has large glass panels and metal arches, creating a tunnel effect. Urban buildings are visible in the background. — Laurie Shannon – Canada

A modern building with a distinctive wavy roof and tall glass windows reflecting sunlight. The structure features vertical columns and a combination of light and dark brown horizontal stripes, set against a green lawn. — Chris Snyder – United States

People gather around the Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain, a wooden structure with a lattice design. The view showcases its undulating form against a blue sky, with stairs and pathways bustling with visitors below. — Andy Steward – United Kingdom

And here’s a slideshow with a much larger collection of photos from the challenge:

Since it was founded in 2014, GuruShots has become a popular platform for photography lovers to share and compete with their work. Over 50 new challenges are launched every month, and they rack up 6 billion votes every month. Over $800,000 in prizes have also been awarded. Head on over to the GuruShots website if you’d like to try your own hand at winning one of its challenges.

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