Cityscapes

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Cityscapes are a versatile photographic theme, capturing urban life in all its diversity. From impressive skylines to charming old town alleys, cities offer countless perspectives and details. Lighting and weather conditions, such as the blue hour, add a special atmosphere to the shots.

Alcañiz – Castle, Plains and the Vía Verde

The monastery castle of Alcañiz in Aragon

Discover Alcañiz in Aragón: a hilltop castle-monastery, peaceful historic streets, the Guadalope River and the scenic Vía Verde del Val de Zafán.

A tour of Bern

Tour of Bern: From the Lorraine Bridge to the Nydegg Bridge along the Aare and through the many arcades of the old town to the Dutch Tower.

Avignon - Night and Day

At blue hour, the magnificent reflections of the Papal Palace of Avignon and the Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge appear in the Rhône.

The colorful houses of Mosjøen on the Vefsnfjord

The colorful houses of Mosjøen on the Vefsn River are particularly beautiful to see as the sun sets behind the Øyfjellet mountain to the west.

Night shots in Tortosa

Castillo de la Suda and the Cathedral of Tortosa over the River L'Ebre

Recordings in Tortosa during the blue hour are worthwhile. Then the castle de la Suda, the cathedral and the market hall are reflected in the silvery shining river Ebro.

A stroll through Andorra's city center

In the city center of Andorra's main town

Andorra was a big surprise - not only shopping but wonderful mountains and valleys.

German village in South Korea

The German Village in Namhae, South Korea - retirement home for some of the nurses and miners who were formerly sent to Germany.

Tallinn - the beautiful capital of Estonia

When cruise ships arrive, the flood of tourists rises in Tallinn's beautiful old town and many shops are now booming

Singapore - City of the Lion

It is worth exploring the eventful history of Singapore, which is linked to the names Sang Nila Utama and Thomas Stamford Raffles, among others.

Lima, Peru's impressive capital the "yellow flower"

The name of the impressive capital of Peru has indigenous roots - it may date from the Jaqaru word lima, which means "yellow flower".

By tram through Lisbon

Many places in Lisbon can be reached by tram and the journeys are always adventurous.

Moscow in the year 1991

Moscow February 1991 before the August Putsch: The disintegration of the Soviet Union lingered over several years of disintegration.

Market halls in Color-Key

The market halls in Ljubljana are reflected in the Ljubljanica

The market halls in Ljubljana, which are reflected in the Ljubljanica, the river of the capital of Slovenia.

Color-Key pictures of Kyoto

Highlighting details is the way that transforming a shot into a Color-Key pictures offers it.

Color-Key pictures of Tokyo

Tokyo's skyscrapers at night as a Color-Key picture

The light pullers of the Colorkey picture of the street canyons of Tokyo make the skyscrapers appear even bigger.

Color-Key picture of Osaka Bay

Light scrapers from taillights and headlights from automobiles give pictures a dynamic effect.

Blue hour in the Bay of Osaka

From the right room in the right hotel you have an impressive view of the Bay of Osaka.

Color-Key pictures of Stockholm

Stockholm with buildings as a reflection

Stockholm in Color-Key: A red brick building stands out against the gray cityscape, with its reflection in the water amplifying the effect.

Color-Key pictures of Düsseldorf

Buildings in the Medienhafen in Düsseldorf as Color-Key picture

The "Düsseldorfer Medienhafen" offers many interesting photo opportunities even in changeable weather conditions.

Color-Key pictures of Frankfurt am Main

Night shots of cities are particularly impressive due to their reflections in rivers and bodies of water as color-key images.

Color-Key pictures of the Millennium Bridge

The Millennium Brücke in Newcastle upon Tyne

The colored reflection of the lighting of the Millennium Bridge in Newcastle upon Tyne is particularly effective as a Color-Key picture.

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