Cityscape Photography

June 21, 2018

Stunning Photos of Matera’s Cave Dwellings and Historic Architecture

Italian photographer Federico Scarchilli turns his lens toward Matera, showing the spectacularly unique architecture of this ancient Southern Italian town. Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world known for its cave dwellings—which in recent years have been transformed into luxurious cave hotels. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and named the 2019 European Capital of Culture, Matera's history has been rocky.

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June 4, 2018

12K Aerial Footage Captures the NYC Skyline in Dazzling Detail

As camera technology continues to develop, today’s photographers and videographers are able to capture the world in ultra-high definition. One creator to demonstrate the most recent advancements is cinematography artist Phil Holland, whose mesmerizing video Above NYC captures a sweeping aerial view of New York City in dazzling, 12K detail.

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April 13, 2018

Photographer Immortalizes Vibrant Neon Streets of Hong Kong and Tokyo

Moroccan photographer and 3D artist Zaki Abdelmounim merges his skill sets to produce incredible night photography of well-loved Asian cities. His photographs of Hong Kong and Tokyo show the vibrant, neon-soaked streets bustling with activity throughout all hours of the night. A love of surreal science fiction and noir pushed Abdelmounim to create each series and use his design skills to pull out the saturated details of the neon lights of the respective cities.

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February 26, 2018

Beautiful Wintry Photos of Tokyo Blanketed in Snow Look Like a Frozen Fairy Tale

Japanese photographer Yuichi Yokota travels the world, capturing the spirit of his surroundings with his camera. But it's these images from his home base of Tokyo, covered in snow, that really caught our eye. Yokota manages to photograph the delicate white flakes floating down to earth, blanketing the city in white powder. From the temple-filled streets of Asakusa to the bustling crosswalks of Shibuya, his photographs render Tokyo even more magical than it already is.

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