Cityscape Photography

March 8, 2016

Budapest’s Landmarks Transition from Day to Night in Stunning Time-lapse Photos

French photographer Greg Florent spent two months in Hungary so he'd be able to capture the magic of Budapest, the country's capital city. During this time, the artist photographed thousands of images so he could later create compositions showcasing both day and night in a single shot. Florent primarily focused these photos on Budapest's architectural landmarks, which are works of art in themselves.

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January 8, 2016

Sparkling City of Moscow Celebrates Orthodox Christmas in a Magical Flurry of Snow and Light

Photographer Kristina Makeeva masterfully uses her camera to capture the magic of Moscow during the winter season. On January 7th, she continued to do so while celebrating Orthodox Christmas–not by going to church, but by visiting Russia's iconic sites to reflect on her country's beauty and history. At Moscow's Red Square, Kremlin, and the locations of many spectacular light displays, Makeeva engaged with these dreamy settings filled with a flurry of bright lights and colorful energy.

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September 12, 2015

Striking Photos of Paris Highlight the City’s Spectacular Boulevards and Architecture

Fascinated by geometry and symmetry, Hungarian photographer Zsolt Hlinka highlights the lines, shapes, and patterns of Paris in his striking photos of the French capital. From different vantage points, including street perspectives and bird's-eye views, Hlinka draws attention to the impressive architectural forms and radial layout of the city.

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April 28, 2015

Dazzling Tokyo Cityscapes Seen Through Colorfully Dreamy Bokeh

A computer software engineer by day, Takashi Kitajima hits the streets of Tokyo after work hours, armed with his camera and a vision of the city as a dreamy wonderland. Through his lens, the bustling metropolis melts away into colorful layers of creamy bokeh that are stunning to behold. From vantage points high and low, Kitajima transforms glittering night scenes into abstract images that depict the cityscape in a new light.

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