Many museum visitors naturally focus on exhibits, but some of the most interesting photographs can come from looking up instead of straight ahead.
Historic ceilings, decorative beams, skylights, arches, lighting fixtures, and architectural details often reveal just as much character as the collections themselves. These features are easy to miss when moving quickly through galleries.
Photographing architectural details can also help tell the story of the building, especially when the museum occupies a historic structure with its own unique history.
When visiting museums, do you spend time photographing the building itself as well as the exhibits?
