Gold in Fine Art/Architecture / 2026 / Fine Art / Architecture

• Prize
  Gold in Fine Art/Architecture
• Photographer
  Matty Karp, Israel
• Date of Photograph
  January 2026
• Website
  http://mattykarp.com/

Captured entirely on an iPhone, this image catches the precise moment of twilight at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. As the natural golden warmth of sunset fades, the structure’s pristine white marble domes and minarets absorb the deep, cool tones of the Arabian dusk. The photograph emphasizes symmetry, scale, and the serene interplay between the mosque’s warm interior illumination and the celestial blue hour, demonstrating that compelling architectural vision and a sense of place transcend the boundaries of traditional camera gear.