One of the most beautiful things about Istanbul is its unique skyline and architecture. Minarets still crown the city skies no matter in which direction you look, making it an interesting composition between new and old buildings. As much as I love Chicago‘s or San Francisco‘s skylines, I admit I was very impressed by Istanbul’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Photography
Surreal Photography: Chema Madoz
If you love photography, you’ll be quite impressed by Chema Madoz, a Spanish photographer who won The National Photography Prize in 2000. But what is it exactly that makes his photographs so unique? He always shoots with natural light and uses a medium format Hasselblad. However, the extreme sensibility of his photographs go beyond technicism. … Continue reading
10 Photographers Who Helped Make Architects Famous
Architectural photography is one of the most beautiful types of art, and also my favourite. Its goal is to capture the philosophy and essence of a building into a single image- not an easy task at all. However, when done correctly, it looks as if no effort was needed. The greatness of some of the … Continue reading
10 Sites To Take The Best Skyline Pictures in San Francisco
Some weeks ago I published 10 Sites To Take The Best Skyline Pictures in Chicago and immediately thought of San Francisco. Its hilly landscape hides potential views like no other big city in North America. So to speak, you’ll have to be fit to reach many of these spots- but the views will pay off … Continue reading
5 Skyline Photographs of Zürich
Some time ago I published 5 Skyline Photographs of Chicago and 5 Skyline Photographs of Madrid, now is time for Zürich. If you are trying to get that unique angle of Zürich’s amazing architecture, maybe this compilation was give you some ideas. Guess where these pictures were taken! Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2014 … Continue reading
11 Great Buildings Under Construction
Is there anything more fascinating than seeing the construction process of a building? If you love architecture, from the initial concept through its construction, you’ll find this collection really beautiful. Check this photographs of great buildings on their construction process. Click on images to make them larger. 1. Rolex Learning Center Architect: SANAA Year: 2010 … Continue reading
Are you able to identify these spots in Berlin?
Some weeks ago I published another photography challenge: 10 Images of New York now is time for Berlin. How how much attention do you pay to details? Would you be able to identify all of these spots in Berlin? Some of these aren’t easy at all so you’ll have to stretch your memory for the … Continue reading
Are you able to identify these spots in New York?
Many of us have been in New York but even if we hadn’t we would still be able to recognize some of the city’s icons. However, how much attention do you pay to details? Would you be able to identify all of these spots in New York? Some of these aren’t easy at all so … Continue reading
Ibiza: 15 Photographs of the White Island
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2013 Location: Ibiza (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Check these and other amazing photography spots of Ibiza on the map below or download my Free Architecture Guide of Ibiza. Like Island Photography? Check Greece Continue reading
The City of Eternal Summer
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2009-2013 Location: Miami (US) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 8.00 am-21.00 pm Most of these places are included in 23 Spots You Shouldn’t Miss in Miami If You Love Architecture If you want to learn more about Miami’s Architecture have a look to my Free Architecture Guide of Miami or click … Continue reading
5 Skyline Photographs of Madrid
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2013 Location: Madrid (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 8.00 am-21.00 pm Motive: Skyline Photography If you want to learn more about Madrid’s Architecture have a look to my Free Architecture Guide of Madrid or click on the map below. If you like skyline photography, check 5 Skyline Photographs of … Continue reading
How To Make Creative Cyanotype Prints
A Cyanotype is a photographic printing process discovered in 1842 by J. Herschel (mathematician, astronomer and chemist among others) and then brought to photography by Anna Atkins. Although it isn’t a very convenient process (the image fades with time), it is still used as a creative way of exploring photography and all its possibilities. Results … Continue reading
Chicago from Above
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2012-2013 Location: Chicago (US) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 8.00 am-21.00 pm Motive: Skyline Photography Learn where to Take The Best Skyline Pictures in Chicago If you want to learn more about Chicago’s Architecture have a look to my Free Architecture Guide of Chicago or click on the map below. Continue reading
Rome in 10 Images
Bella Roma! This is a summary (in photographs) of what Rome meant to me during this last 6 months that I was studying and working there. Click on images to make them larger. 1. Ruins and history: These are the columns in front of Circo Marcelo. 2. Morning coffee on a terrace 3. Friends always … Continue reading
5 Skyline Photographs of Chicago
Click on images to make them larger. Year: 2012-2013 Location: Chicago (US) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 8.00 am-21.00 pm Motive: Skyline Photography Learn where to Take The Best Skyline Pictures in Chicago If you want to learn more about Chicago’s Architecture have a look to my Free Architecture Guide of Chicago or click on the map below. Continue reading
Photography: Architecture From Another Planet
Click on images to make them larger. Project: The City of Arts and Sciences Architect: Santiago Calatrava Year: 1994-2005 Location: Valencia (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 11.00 am Motive: Architecture Photography If you like Architectural Photography check Le Corbusier’s Notre Dame du Haut Continue reading
Photography: 1 Dream Day at Valparaíso
Click on images to make them larger. Place: Valparaíso (Chile) Camera: Nikon D60 Date: 6th January 2013 Season: Summer Check these and other amazing spots of Chile on the map below or download the Free Architecture Guide of Santiago de Chile Continue reading
Photography: Experiment with Movement
Place: Studio (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time Lapse: 2 sec. Motive: Experimental Photography Model: Teresa Sotomayor If you like Experimental Photography check Conflict between indoor and outdoor spaces Continue reading
Photography: Le Corbusier’s Notre Dame du Haut
Name: Notre Dame du Haut Architect: Le Corbusier Year: 1950-55 Location: Ronchamp (France) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 16.02 pm Motive: Architecture Photography If you like Architectural Photography check Architecture From Another Planet Continue reading
Photography: Greece
Place: Santorini (Greece) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 17.04 pm, 18.38 pm Motive: Landscape Photography, Macro Check The Best 15 Panoramas of Ibiza Continue reading
Photography: Conflict between indoor and outdoor spaces
Title: Conflict Between Indoor and Outdoor spaces. Place: Madrid (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 18.45 pm Motive: B/W photography. If you like Experimental Photography check Experiment with Movement Continue reading
The Everglades
Place: Miami (U.S.A) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 12.15 pm Motive: The Everglades + Alligators. Landscape photography. This and other amazing spots at the Free Architecture Guide of Miami Continue reading
Photography: Summer Sun
Place: Malaga (Spain) Camera: Nikon D60 Time: 20.30 pm Motive: Kids after a sand fight Continue reading