It might be the cosmic forge where stars are born. An infinite background of cold black space. A gigantic blacksmith's hammer strikes a massive techno-anvil, and a sliver of incandescent light escapes from a nuclear star furnace. An entirely automated, self-perpetuating process with no beginning and no end, it is forever both intelligent and barren.
So modern, so unfriendly, unhuman yet appealing at the same time.
This is the best architecture shot I've seen in a while and I've seen a lot lately. Brilliant composition and the dark lower half is a good playground for the imagination.
When I saw this I made the weirdest noise in my throat, I have no idea why. Sounded like Gollum mixed with the Oompa Loompa song.
Talk about a picture with impact! :-O