LEE CHIN HAN

Captured entirely on a smartphone, this photograph proves that architectural grandeur can be preserved through a pocket lens. This symmetric perspective of Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral emphasizes the verticality of Gothic design, drawing the eye from the checkerboard floor to the soaring ribbed vaults. Utilizing the phone's HDR capabilities, I aimed to balance the natural light filtering through the stained glass with the intricate shadows of the ancient stonework, preserving the silent majesty of this historic sanctuary. It is a testament to composition and technical control in modern mobile photography.