A few days ago, while updating the The Free Architecture Guide of Rome, something drew my attention, there were barely no new buildings after the 1960s. So I went through every single building of the map to check my suspicion and that was it, no major constructions in nearly 40 years! I wondered if it had to … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Photography
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
The Free Architecture Guide of Zürich (PDF)
Zurich, one of the world’s most exciting cities in terms of architecture, has been busy at work and new exciting buildings, squares and public parks have bloomed across the city. Despite its new concrete additions, Zurich remains a historical nucleus and medieval houses, narrow lanes and guild and town halls still coexist with respect and … Continue reading
Design: Handmade Christmas Postcards
Sometimes handmade gifts make us the happiest people on Earth. Not only from the point of view of the person receiving this present, but also from the creator’s side, who puts so much love into every detail. When we’re building our handmade gift we tend to imagine the other person’s reaction and the smile on … Continue reading
10 Sites To Take The Best Skyline Pictures in Chicago (Winter Version)
Let’s face the truth: Chicago is the best city in the world but not in winter. The temperature is about 4ºF (-16ºC) and believe me, you don’t want to be outside. However, during snowy days, chances of taking the best skyline pictures increase. So get ready, take your camera and discover some of Chicago’s best … 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
23 Buildings You Shouldn’t Miss in Chicago If You Love Architecture
Chicago, 11.30 am on a Saturday. They call it the windy city but there is no wind today, as you walk through Michigan Avenue. The sun is softly hitting you in the face and, although it’s cold, you have a warm feeling. There is a bunch of people on the street today but it’s not … 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
Top 11 Rooftops of Madrid
The average building height in downtown Madrid (5-6 stories) may not be as high as in Chicago (30-40 stories) but it is exactly for that reason than any building with more than 4 stories often hide a potentially interesting spot on its top floor. Madrid is full of, sometimes unknown, rooftops so hopefully you’ll discover … 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: 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