This image captures the essence of architectural minimalism through its focus on four minarets against a blank sky. This composition, reminiscent of William Zinsser’s advice to “simplify, simplify,” strips away extraneous details to highlight form and structure.

The minarets, subtle variations in size and position introduce dynamism to an otherwise static scene. The photographer (Deborah Kunzie) forces the attention to the minarets’ design. This selective framing echoes Zinsser’s principle of eliminating unnecessary elements.

Clear, concise prose, this photograph distills its subject to essential elements. The result is not a loss of meaning, but a gain in impact. By showing less, it reveals more about the architecture’s underlying principles.