Black and White Architecture Photography – The Opus by OMNIYAT I
Price range: $800.00 through $1 300.00
Black and White Architecture Photography – The Opus by OMNIYAT I
"The Opus by OMNIYAT I, Business Bay, Dubai" - Black and white architecture photography meets sculptural elegance in a study in contrast and form that elevates modern architecture to fine art. Captured in the heart of Business Bay, Dubai, this striking monochrome image explores the bold curves and voids of The Opus—an iconic building designed by the late Zaha Hadid.
Presented in stark black and white, this image strips away colour to reveal pure structure, allowing the building’s sinuous geometry and reflective glass surfaces to stand in high relief against a dramatic desert sky. Shot on a professional digital camera, this Open Edition print transforms steel and concrete into visual poetry, offering viewers a fresh encounter with one of Hadid’s most sensual and enigmatic works.
James 1:22-25
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.
Hadid’s architectural vision—radical yet rooted in logic—achieves something profound in The Opus: the impossible made effortless. Through this lens, we witness a building that both floats and anchors, commands and invites. As you stand before this piece, the biblical verse from James 1:22–25 resonates deeply: “Anyone who is a hearer of the word and not a doer is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror… but the one who perseveres… will be blessed.”
Here, reflection is not just physical, but spiritual—a modern parable in steel and light.
Dubai itself forms a fitting stage. A global crossroads of innovation, culture, and contradiction, its architecture embodies ambition without limits. From its humble maritime origins along the Dubai Creek to its explosive vertical rise, Dubai’s skyline is a canvas of modern mythology. And within this metropolis, The Opus stands not as ornament but as statement—sculpture in the sky.
This is the first in a four-part black and white series exploring the interplay of light, material, and vision through Hadid’s work. Each piece in the collection is signed and embossed—a refined addition to private collections, gallery spaces, or luxury interiors where art and architecture meet.
The Opus by OMNIYAT I is an invitation to reflect—on space, on self, and on the power of design to shape human experience. A portrait of form, purpose, and enduring vision.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Black and White Architecture Photography – The Opus by OMNIYAT I
Black and White Architecture Photography – The Opus by OMNIYAT I
"The Opus by OMNIYAT I, Business Bay, Dubai" - Black and white architecture photography meets sculptural elegance in a study in contrast and form that elevates modern architecture to fine art. Captured in the heart of Business Bay, Dubai, this striking monochrome image explores the bold curves and voids of The Opus—an iconic building designed by the late Zaha Hadid.
Presented in stark black and white, this image strips away colour to reveal pure structure, allowing the building’s sinuous geometry and reflective glass surfaces to stand in high relief against a dramatic desert sky. Shot on a professional digital camera, this Open Edition print transforms steel and concrete into visual poetry, offering viewers a fresh encounter with one of Hadid’s most sensual and enigmatic works.
James 1:22-25
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.
Hadid’s architectural vision—radical yet rooted in logic—achieves something profound in The Opus: the impossible made effortless. Through this lens, we witness a building that both floats and anchors, commands and invites. As you stand before this piece, the biblical verse from James 1:22–25 resonates deeply: “Anyone who is a hearer of the word and not a doer is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror… but the one who perseveres… will be blessed.”
Here, reflection is not just physical, but spiritual—a modern parable in steel and light.
Dubai itself forms a fitting stage. A global crossroads of innovation, culture, and contradiction, its architecture embodies ambition without limits. From its humble maritime origins along the Dubai Creek to its explosive vertical rise, Dubai’s skyline is a canvas of modern mythology. And within this metropolis, The Opus stands not as ornament but as statement—sculpture in the sky.
This is the first in a four-part black and white series exploring the interplay of light, material, and vision through Hadid’s work. Each piece in the collection is signed and embossed—a refined addition to private collections, gallery spaces, or luxury interiors where art and architecture meet.
The Opus by OMNIYAT I is an invitation to reflect—on space, on self, and on the power of design to shape human experience. A portrait of form, purpose, and enduring vision.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $800.00 through $1 300.00
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The Cameras
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Every photograph begins with the camera it was created on. Whether captured on traditional photographic film or a modern digital camera, every image is produced with the same commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity.
Film negatives and transparencies are personally developed by hand before being professionally scanned and prepared for printing. Digital photographs are captured in RAW format and carefully processed to preserve the original scene rather than alter it.
Large Format
Shen-Hao 4×5
4×10
5×7
8×10
Korona 7×17
Pinhole Cameras
Medium Format
Baby Rolleiflex
Yashica 44
Yashica Mat 124
Pentax 645N
Mamiya 645 1000S
Pentax 6×7
Fuji GX617 Professional
Various panoramic roll-film systems
35mm
Nikon F5
Nikon F6
Digital
Nikon D800E
Nikon D4
Nikon D5
Fujifilm GFX100
The Collections
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Every collection represents years of exploration, patience and careful craftsmanship. Some photographs are captured digitally, while others originate on traditional photographic film.
Film photographs are developed by hand before being scanned using professional equipment. Digital RAW files receive only careful tonal and colour refinement, preserving the integrity of the original photograph.
Collections are available as either Open Editions or Limited Editions, depending on the artwork.
The Editions
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Limited Editions
Limited Editions are permanently restricted to 25 prints worldwide, regardless of the size or medium selected.
Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints of that artwork will ever be produced.
Signing & Numbering
Every Limited Edition print is individually signed, embossed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Each print is hand-numbered—for example: 10/25
This indicates the tenth print produced from a total edition of twenty-five.
The Photographic Process
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Many CFP Prints artworks begin with traditional photographic film.
Each negative or transparency is developed by hand using carefully selected chemistry before being professionally scanned for printing. Every stage of the workflow is managed with the objective of faithfully reproducing the original photograph rather than digitally transforming it.
Every photograph represents a real moment, captured through experience, patience and light—not artificial intelligence.
The Printed Medium
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CFP Prints is produced exclusively on museum-quality Hahnemühle FineArt media.
Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas
A 430 gsm, 100% cotton canvas offering exceptional colour depth, fine detail and long-term archival stability. Its natural matte surface makes it ideal for gallery-quality presentation.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Matt Baryta
A 308 gsm, a natural white, 100% cotton paper with a traditional barium sulphate coating. This paper offers rich blacks, luminous highlights, and refined surface texture. It is acid- and lignin-free, with certified age resistance.
Certificate of Authenticity
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Every CFP Prints artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA)—a signed and embossed document that formally certifies the originality, provenance, and technical details of the artwork.
Issued with both Limited Edition and Open Edition works, the certificate confirms that the artwork was produced exclusively by CFP Prints using museum-quality archival materials and professional printing standards.
Collectors, galleries, and institutions are encouraged to retain the Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork at all times. It forms an important part of the artwork’s provenance and assists in verifying authenticity for resale, exhibition, insurance, and archival cataloguing.
Caring for Your Print
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Every CFP Prints artwork is produced using museum-quality archival materials designed to provide exceptional longevity when properly cared for.
To help preserve the beauty of your artwork for generations:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong reflected light.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft artist’s brush. Never use household cleaners, solvents, or abrasive materials.
- Display or store your artwork in a dry, temperature-controlled environment, away from excessive humidity or heat.
- Canvas prints are protected with a professional matte archival varnish and may be gently cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth when necessary.
With appropriate care, your CFP Prints artwork will retain its richness, detail, and archival quality for many years.