Rui Palha: The Beauty of Urban Decay - Exploring Abandoned Places through Photography

Rui Palha is a Portuguese photographer known for his black and white urban and architectural photography. He was born in Lisbon in 1967 and started his career as a photographer in the late 1980s. His work has been exhibited in Portugal and internationally, and he has won several awards for his photography. Palha’s photography often focuses on the textures, patterns, and shapes found in urban environments. He is particularly interested in the play of light and shadow, and his images often feature strong contrasts between dark and light areas. His work is characterized by a strong sense of geometry and composition, and he frequently uses a wide-angle lens to capture expansive views of cityscapes and architecture. Palha has published several books of his photography, including “Lisboa, Cidade Triste e Alegre“ (Lisbon, Sad and Joyful City) and “Lisboa, A Alma e a Gente“ (Lisbon, The Soul and the People). His work can be seen on his website and on social media platforms like I