Cityscape Photography

January 10, 2016

Mesmerizing Moments of Symmetry in Everyday Life

Symmetry is an aesthetically-pleasing quality that's been celebrated throughout history–perhaps most famously in architecture. In Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Renaissance, this characteristic was a mark of a structure's true beauty. In modern times, symmetry is still celebrated, especially on Instagram. The popular Instagram account Symmetrical Monsters (#symmetricalmonsters) is dedicated to finding it in everyday life.Symmetrical Monsters scours Instagram for the greatest in balanced landscape compositions.

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November 23, 2015

New Yorkers Capture Magnificent Sunset From All Across the City

Last evening, a magnificent sunset took over New York City, painting the city's famous skyline in a blaze of colors. The glorious display of Mother Nature's palette was hard to miss, as across the city the setting sun drowned the horizon in a vibrant gradience. From all corners, the sunset presented an energetic array of hues, beckoning all to look up at the sky.

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June 12, 2015

Photographer Highlights the Incredible Variety of Windows Around the World

Windows are a vital part of any building – they help activate a space and bring it to life. Portuguese photographer Andr Vicente Goncalves pays tribute to this architectural element in his ongoing series called Windows of the World. In it, he documents a variety of colorful exteriors, sills, shutters, and shapes, grouping individual images into large grids according to their location. Through Goncalves' project, it's clear that there's no shortage of unique facades.

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March 5, 2015

"Spy" Photographer Captures Secret Marriage Proposals All Over New York City

You plan for weeks or even months. You've bought the ring, you've picked out the place and now you want a way to remember the flood of emotions that will come with that special moment. Who do you call but Vlad Leto, a 30-year-old photographer who's well-equipped for these types of shots. As of 2013, Vlad has successfully taken approximately 150 secret marriage proposals.

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