Cityscape Photography

May 18, 2018

Photographer Captures Electric Views of New York City From a Helicopter

Photographer Xavier Portela brings us to New York City for the latest addition of his ongoing Glow series, which sees him zooming around the world to photograph neon-tinged cities. Portela had previously teased us with the promise of a set of aerial Glow photos from the Big Apple, and now he's delivered with #NEWYORKGLOW II. Shot from a helicopter, Portela offers a sweeping view of the Manhattan cityscape with his pink- and blue-hued photographs.

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March 27, 2018

Nighttime Photos Capture Vibrant Pink Glow of Times Square’s Neon Lights

After Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, photographer Xavier Portela moves Stateside for the latest installment of his Glow series. #NewYorkGlow sees Portela, who describes himself as a “compulsive photographer,” capturing the vibrant neon lights in and around Times Square. Billboards loom overhead and the world-famous Rockettes smile over the city streets as people go about their business. Portela's color palette, filled with contrasting reds and blues, transforms Manhattan into a surreal setting fit for a sci-fi film.

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January 25, 2018

360° Aerial Photos of Barcelona Transform the City Into Small Planets

Currently living in Barcelona, Brazilian photographer Bruno Alencastro wanted to capture his experience in Europe by photographing the city from a different perspective. The task wouldn't be easy, considering millions of travelers flock to the city each year to photograph some of the city's most well-loved monuments. Thus, Alencastro took to the sky, creating a set of 360-degree aerial photographs that transform areas of Barcelona into small globes.

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January 6, 2018

Photographer Captures the Solitary Neon Streets of Hamburg at Night

Freelance art director and designer Mark Broyer explores his hometown of Hamburg after dark, shooting evocative night photography of its neon-tinged streets. Focusing on the empty avenues and stark storefronts of the German city, Broyer pulls out the lush details of the urban landscape. Broyer was first attracted t0 night photography as a way to explore the beauty in the ordinary.

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