Cityscape Photography

January 9, 2020

Photographer Walks Around Kobe at Night to Capture the Moody Atmosphere of the City

Photographer Xavier Portela is known for his pink and blue-hued images of cities around the world. His cyberpunk take on urban nights in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo aren't only striking for their electric colors, but also for Portela's ability to frame a scene with cinematic style. His latest venture sees him straying from his trademark hues and instead focusing on capturing the atmosphere that makes Kobe, Japan pop.

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September 6, 2019

Eye-Opening Photos of Hong Kong’s Packed “Vertical Graveyards” on Hillsides

Based in London and Singapore, Finbarr Fallon is a RIBA-nominated photographer known for his architectural imagery. In his long-term photography project Dead Space, he uses his architectural sensibilities to create evocative imagery. In this set of twelve photographs, shot over the course of five years, Fallon immortalizes Hong Kong's vertical graveyards. With space at a premium in the densely packed city, these cemeteries built into the surrounding mountains loom ominously over Hong Kong.

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June 20, 2019

Photographer Explores the Quiet Beauty of Venice at Night

During a weekend jaunt of Venice, photographer Thibaud Poirier fell in love with the serenity of the city at night. Entranced by Venice's canals and quiet alleyways, Poirier used his skills in architectural and urban photography to create a memorable series of images. Through his eyes, we see a Venice that is tranquil and still, devoid of the touristic hustle and bustle that often defines this city.

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January 2, 2019

Photographer Walks Around London Capturing the Charming City’s Colorful Front Doors

Sparked by a curiosity of London’s quaint entryways, photographer Bella Foxwell documents the many different doors she comes across. Her Instagram portfolio, The Doors of London, captures the charming diversity of the city’s townhouses, showcasing a rainbow of front door colors from across the various neighborhoods. Although London is known for its dreary weather, Foxwell’s photos show how the streets are lined with a myriad of cheerful façades.

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