Matt Ragen
Photographer
  • 900 images
  • United States
  • Member since 2005
Styles Black and White, Nature, Editorial
Subjects Buildings, Fine Art, Landmarks, Nature, Travel
About I restarted creative photography in 2002 after a detour to build a business career. I enjoy all subjects; recently have rediscovered the joy of film.
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Equipment Canon 5D Mark II, Olympus E-P3, Mamiya 7 (Film), Fuji 645 (Film)
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The front facade and courtyard of the Library of Celsus at Ephesus is an ancient Greek and Roman structure. Reconstructed by archaeologists from old stones, it is near the city of Izmir in Turkey. - stock photo the front facade and courtyard...
NEW HAVEN, CT - MAY 30, 2008: The main reading room of Sterling Library at Yale University in New Haven on May 30, 2008. Sterling Library was completed in 1931. - stock photo new haven ct may 30 2008 ...
Layers of sandstone deposited over time show the geological stratification that took place over eons of history in the Negev Desert in Israel. - stock photo layers of sandstone deposited...
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - OCTOBER 7: A section of the Lennon Wall in Prague on October 7, 2010. This landmark wall is open to public graffiti in remembrance of the Velvet Revolution in 1988. - stock photo prague czech republic ...
A geometric pattern made of wood slats is one of the architectural details in one of the buildings in the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex in Seoul. - stock photo a geometric pattern made of...
A string of colored paper lanterns hang over the outside entrance to the Buddhist temple of Bongeunsa in Seoul, South Korea. - stock photo a string of colored paper...
A nearly symmetrical agave plant in a garden in California. - stock photo a nearly symmetrical agave...
NEW HAVEN, CT - MAY 30: Connecticut Hall on the Old Campus at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut on May 30, 2008. It is the oldest buildings on the Yale campus. - stock photo new haven ct may 30 ...
A series of basic canvas tents on wooden tent platforms at a Boy Scout camp provide the basics for shelter and not much more. - stock photo a series of basic canvas tents...
A litter of seven puppies in training to become sled dogs stand and wait for visitors behind a chain link fence. - stock photo a litter of seven puppies in...
This wall relief on the Arch of Titus reveals Roman soldiers after the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in 70 A.D including the Temple Menorah, the Table of the Shewbread and silver trumpets. - stock photo this wall relief on the arch of ...
An old tree stump shows cracks and fractures radiating from the center that have resulted from the natural weathering from being left in the open air. - stock photo an old tree stump shows cracks...
A statue of Hermes (or Mercury) holding his staff while watching over a courtyard from the roof of the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa. - stock photo a statue of hermes or mercury ...
An old-fashioned amusement park with a beach boardwalk and an old wooden roller coaster. - stock photo an old fashioned amusement park ...
Old windows in a New York warehouse are closed up and painted over which creates a nice textured background. - stock photo old windows in a new york...
An old door with gray paint that has weathered into a remarkable texture. - stock photo an old door with gray paint...
A view of ships in at the docks in the harbor in Dublin, Ireland through a porthole-like circle in the Samuel Beckett Bridge. - stock photo a view of ships in at the docks ...
El Panecillo is located in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. A monument to the Virgin Mary, often referred to as the Winged Virgin, is located on top of El Panecillo and is visible from most of Quito. - stock photo el panecillo is located in...
A big white letter 'R', part of a ship's name, surrounded by a sea of intense red paint on the metal hull of the boat. - stock photo a big white letter 'r' part of ...
SEOUL, KOREA - APRIL 27: A guard strikes a giant ceremonial drum during the changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex in Seoul, Korea on April 27, 2012. - stock photo seoul korea april 27 a...
A guardtower stands at the end of an extension of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu in the Beijing province. In the background, the steep mountains provide an indication of the rugged terrain. - stock photo a guardtower stands at the end...
Stone gargoyle with horns peering over the city of Paris towards the Eiffel Tower while perched on a corner of the cathedral of Notre Dame. - stock photo stone gargoyle with horns...
A baby giraffe calf with its mother; looking closely, there are two cowbirds on the back of mama doing some cleaning. The giraffe (giraffa camelopardalis) is the tallest land animal. - stock photo a baby giraffe calf with its...
The Samuel Beckett Bridge is the newest bridge to cross the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. The modern structure is curved in the shape of a harp and uses cables, like a suspension bridge. - stock photo the samuel beckett bridge is...
Two of the huge drums at the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple in Seoul, South Korea. The drums are kept in a building that is painted in bright decorative colors. - stock photo two of the huge drums at the...
One of the smaller buildings at the Bongeunsa Buddhist temple in Seoul, South Korea. The figure of the Buddha is visible in all his splendor through the entrance door - stock photo one of the smaller buildings at ...
An ivy plant grows up the wall of one of the walls of Christ Church College in Oxford, England. The leaves of the vine have turned red with the onset of autumn. - stock photo an ivy plant grows up the wall...
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 14, 2012: A view of the rippled metal exterior walls of the Experience Music Project and the iconic Space Needle in Seattle on April 14, 2012. - stock photo seattle wa april 14 2012 a ...
A single sled dog watching warily from inside the door of its weather-beaten plywood kennel. - stock photo a single sled dog watching...
A section of the old Jewish cemetery in the Josefov section of Prague. The many grave markers are jumbled together in an uneven pattern due to the age of the stones and the settling of the ground. - stock photo a section of the old jewish...
An ice cream cart is built on a bicycle in Edinburgh. - stock photo an ice cream cart is built on a ...
A scenic viewpoint of an old monastery estate surrounded by olive orchards and vineyards in the hilly countryside of Umbria near Orvieto in Italy. - stock photo a scenic viewpoint of an old...
SEOUL, KOREA - APRIL 27: The ceremony to change the guards at the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex on April 27, 2012 in Seoul, Korea. The guards wear colorful uniforms in the pageant. - stock photo seoul korea april 27 the...
The ornate calendar dial, showing the 12 months of the year, is part of the mechanism of the Prague Astronomical Clock or the Prague Orloj. - stock photo the ornate calendar dial ...
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 1: Lightness and darkness on stones of the Shoah Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin on February 1, 2013. - stock photo berlin germany february 1 ...
Hebrew text on one panel of a antique Torah scroll that is 150 years old. The traditional stitching holding the parchment panels together is visible. - stock photo hebrew text on one panel of a...
The Roman theater at Caesaria in Israel has been restored and is now used for modern performances. The tiered rows of seating provide a clean, repetitive pattern that arcs into the distance. - stock photo the roman theater at caesaria...
Two painted doors in Dublin stand side by side providing a colorful view. With a red and blue door complimented by traditional and whitewashed brick walls, the contrast is interesting. - stock photo two painted doors in dublin...
A stone carving of Saint Patrick on the lower door to the Chapel Royal of Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland. The stone is discolored with lichen and shows the effect of weather over the years. - stock photo a stone carving of saint...
A view of the Space Needle in Seattle looking straight up at the observation deck from the base of the structure. (Scanned from black and white film.) - stock photo a view of the space needle in...
A group of tents high up on the side of Mt. Rainier in Washington State (US) is outlined against mountains of the Cascade range. This campsite was for an expedition of Boy Scouts. - stock photo a group of tents high up on the ...
The Temple Of Hephaestus in the Agora park in Athens. - stock photo the temple of hephaestus in the ...
The Samuel Beckett Bridge crosses the Liffey River in Dublin. The structure, designed with a cable-stay method of suspension, is said to resemble an Irish harp. - stock photo the samuel beckett bridge...
SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 16, 2012: A stilt walker in the Jaberwokey group with a golden cape and bird mask in the Fremont Summer Solstice parade to celebrate the start of summer in Seattle on June 16, 2012. - stock photo seattle wa june 16 2012 a...
A view of Manhattan from Greenwich Village south to Wall Street as seen from the observation deck of the Empire State Building. - stock photo a view of manhattan from...
The wooden door to a jail cell in one of the wings of the Seodaemun prison in Seoul, South Korea. (Scanned from black and white film.) - stock photo the wooden door to a jail cell...
An eight person shell with a coxswain in the middle of a rowing race - stock photo an eight person shell with a...
A winter landscape view, in vertical format, of the two peaks in the Maroon Bells massif in Colorado. - stock photo a winter landscape view in...
Gilded stone statues decorate the entrance over the doors to the Basilius, or Basilica of the Holy Blood, in Bruges, Belgium. - stock photo gilded stone statues decorate...
The ceiling of the main entrance to Christ Church College in Oxford, England is richly decorated with heraldry symbols and crests associated with the college. - stock photo the ceiling of the main...
The American flag, flying in a strong wind, is almost perfectly horizontal. Every stripe and every star is visible. - stock photo the american flag flying in a...
A Star of David (Magen David) at a memorial graveyard at the Little Fortress in Terezin (Theresienstadt) in the Czech Republic serves as a reminder of the Jews that lived and died in World War II. - stock photo a star of david magen david ...
A shrimper shovelling a load of shrimp into red buckets in order to carry them from the hold to the sorting table. - stock photo a shrimper shovelling a load of ...
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - OCT 7, 2010: A section of drawings on the Lennon Wall in Prague on October 7, 2010. The wall has been open to public graffiti since the Velvet Revolution of 1988. - stock photo prague czech republic oct 7 ...
An old blue door in a adobe mud wall portrays an element of decay with layers and layers of peeling paint and cracks. - stock photo an old blue door in a adobe mud ...
SEOUL, KOREA - APRIL 27: An unidentified guard in a teal green uniform stands at attention at the entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex in Seoul, Korea on April 27, 2012. - stock photo seoul korea april 27 an...
Coils of barbed wire atop a fence provide security at a penitentiary in South Africa. The barb wire symbolizes protection and security -- but also the freedom beyond the perimeter of the prison walls. - stock photo coils of barbed wire atop a...
A narrow stone staircase rises through the back alleys of Zefat with a bit of glow on the limestone. Zefat is a historic town in Israel, known for mysticism and the people who studied there. - stock photo a narrow stone staircase rises...
One of the main canals at night with nice reflections from the water. The landmark carillon, or belltower, at Market Square is visible in the upper left. - stock photo one of the main canals at night ...
An empty stone stairway in the historical section of Zefat. Zefat (or Safed or Tzfat) is one of Judaism's Four Holy Cities, with Jerusalem, Hebron and Tiberias. The city is a center of Kabbalah. - stock photo an empty stone stairway in the...
A nanny Rocky mountain goat (oreamnos americanus) looks alarmed. Sometimes called the Rocky Mountain ghost, this large-hoofed mammal found in North America lives at high elevations. - stock photo a nanny rocky mountain goat ...
The entrance to the Bogeunsa Buddhist Temple in Seoul, South Korea is painted with bright colors and festooned with colored paper lanterns. - stock photo the entrance to the bogeunsa...
A winter landscape in the Elk Mountains of Colorado with a view of the snow-covered Mt. Daly, a mountain that is over 14,000 feet tall. - stock photo a winter landscape in the elk...
Two rows of old stone pillars stand on either side of a common area in the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Olympia. - stock photo two rows of old stone pillars...
A row of seven classic Greek stone pillars are set in a line near the ancient city of Olympia in Greece. - stock photo a row of seven classic greek...
Close-up view of lavender blossoms on a farm ready for picking. They are outlined against the sky. - stock photo close up view of lavender...
A view of one of the landmark buildings in Idaho Falls looking over the waterfall cascading over the concrete dam. - stock photo a view of one of the landmark...
Four red flags waving brightly in the afternoon sun on the top of the memorial to Mao Tse Tung at Tianenmen Square in Beijing. - stock photo four red flags waving brightly...
Reading a Torah scroll during a bar mitzvah ceremony with a traditional yad pointing towards the text on the parchment. - stock photo reading a torah scroll during a ...
The Pavilion of Far-Reaching Fragrance is a small pagoda on an artificial island in the center of a small lake in the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex in Seoul. - stock photo the pavilion of far reaching...
The entrance hall to Trinity College in Dublin is paved with hexagonal wood blocks that form a geometric pattern in a parquet-like floor. - stock photo the entrance hall to trinity...
A bird's eye view of the main courtyard at the Prague Castle. Taken from 150 feet up in the belltower of St. Vitus cathedral, details of the tower, palaces, and government offices are all visible. - stock photo a bird's eye view of the main...
The Dome Of the Rock (Har haBayith or Haram Ash-Sharif) on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem is one of the most important shrines in Islam. (Scanned from high-grain black and white film.) - stock photo the dome of the rock har...
A dirt road, marked with stones; follows a line of rocky cliffs through the Negev Desert in the southern portion of Israel - stock photo a dirt road marked with stones ...
A detail view of part of the famous bubble gum wall in Post Alley near the Pike Place Market in Seattle. This landmark has built up layers of chewing gum over the years in colorful abstract pattern. - stock photo a detail view of part of the...
A geometric pattern of gray marble square tiles is laid out in a piazza or public square in Taormina on Sicily in Italy. - stock photo a geometric pattern of gray...
A section of the stone seating area in the Teatro Antico theater. The old Greek and Roman theatre is still used for musical or other performances. - stock photo a section of the stone seating...
A winter mountain landscape near Snowmass in the Elkhorn Mountains in Colorado.(Scanned from black and white film.) - stock photo a winter mountain landscape...
The ruins of the ancient Roman theatre, or Teatro Antico, in Taormina, Italy still stand. The main walls, or edificio sceneo, are still in good condition. The theater is used for modern performances. - stock photo the ruins of the ancient roman...
Night view of the April 25 Bridge in Lisbon, Portugal as seen from the Belem district. This suspension bridge across the Tagus River is the longest central span in Europe. - stock photo night view of the april 25...
A mysterious hand comes out of the door to hold a knocker. This rusty ornamental fixture was seen on a door in Orvieto, Italy. - stock photo a mysterious hand comes out of...
An old weathered statue of King Brian Boru of Ireland as seen on the outside of the Chapel Royal at the Dublin Castle. - stock photo an old weathered statue of king ...
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 18: Unidentified members of the Fancy Pants Stilt Walkers walk the street at the Fremont Solstice Day Parade on June 18, 2011. The parade celebrates summer's start. - stock photo seattle washington june 18 ...
Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, are entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. These container ships are fully loaded with cargo heading west towards the Pacific. - stock photo several freighters assisted by ...
Two chacma baboons (papio ursinus) outlined against the sky. These monkeys, part of a large troop, were on a car near the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Chacma baboons are African Old World monkeys. - stock photo two chacma baboons papio...
TAOS, NEW MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 7: The entrance gate to the San Geronimo Church in Taos, New Mexico on September 7, 2011. The old mission church was rebuilt in 1850 after being burned by US troops. - stock photo taos new mexico september 7 ...
TEREZIN, CZECH REPUBLIC - OCT 8: A dormitory and bunks for 50-75 people in the Little Fortress of Terezin on October 8, 2010. The Theresienstadt concentration camp was last used in World War II. - stock photo terezin czech republic oct 8 ...
A small stone guardhouse on the eastern side of the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. The Dome A minaret is in the distance. (Note: Scanned from high grain black and white film.) - stock photo a small stone guardhouse on the ...
A large bunch of green bananas on a plantation in the Galapagos Islands. - stock photo a large bunch of green bananas...
An artisan's furnace in a small Venetian studio where they are blowing a glass vase. The bright orange furnace is heating to over 1,000 degrees to melt the glass. - stock photo an artisan's furnace in a small ...
A truck tire from a large mobile crane is isolated to a black background. - stock photo a truck tire from a large...
Two stone trolls embedded in a Helsinki building. Pohjola is a location in Finnish mythology, sometimes translated as Northland . It is one of the two main polarities in the Finnish national epic, t - stock photo two stone trolls embedded in a...
The front stone facade and main tower of the St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. The historic landmark is in the middle of the Royal Mile in the center of the city. - stock photo the front stone facade and main ...
A 150 year-old vintage torah scroll tied with a faded purple ribbon to keep it from unrolling. - stock photo a 150 year old vintage torah...
A golden sun with a smile is emblematic of the 2011 Annual Fremont Summer Solstice Day Parade. The parade celebrates the start of summer. (Isolated to white.) - stock photo a golden sun with a smile is...
A view through stained glass windows in the Bruges Town Hall. The background of a building and tree in Burg Square is rendered in almost impressionistic tones through distortions from the old panes. - stock photo a view through stained glass...
The Dome Of The Rock (Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah) is a large shrine on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem topped by a brilliant golden dome. (Note: Scanned from high grain black and white film.) - stock photo the dome of the rock masjid...
The sign at the summit of Mt. Washburn which, at an elevation of 10,243 feet, is the highest point in Yellowstone National Park. - stock photo the sign at the summit of mt....
A wood suspension bridge provides a somewhat precarious crossing over a stream in Glacier National Park. - stock photo a wood suspension bridge...
A traditional wood sled with blue blanket is ready to be harnessed with dogs for a run in the winter. The sled dog kennels are in the background. - stock photo a traditional wood sled with...
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