Architect Frank Gehry's buildings are pure art. They change completely as the sun arcs through the sky and as you take just one step in any direction, making them an absolute joy to photograph. One could easily spend a week or more shooting each of his buildings, never getting bored and always finding some new aspect to explore — well, at least I could.

This image is a detail of the mosaic of panels that cover one side of the MoPop (the Museum of Popular Culture in Seattle) in waves of rich metallic color. I posted it on Instagram and was absolutely floored when Frank Gehry himself liked the photo. 

I must admit I did a little "maintenance work" on the panels, peeling away a little grime in Photoshop — but nothing more than a good cleaning person would have done if he had access to scaffolding and a good solvent. I made sure to keep the texture and color in their original state. (Even Leonardo DaVinci's masterpieces need restoration from time to time, and they're not exposed to the elements.) It's well worth a trip to Seattle to see the MoPop (the contents of the museum are interesting, as well), not to mention the natural beauty of Washington State. But I would recommend you plan your visit for the summer to get the most out of the sun's presence, which significantly affects the dimensions of the architectural wonder. If you can't make it to Seattle, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles (see photos in this gallery) is a similar gem by maestro Gehry.