{"id":1933,"date":"2015-08-07T02:14:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-07T02:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canvasprintersonline.com.au\/blog\/?p=1933"},"modified":"2015-11-04T16:55:21","modified_gmt":"2015-11-04T16:55:21","slug":"examples-of-urban-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasprintersonline.com.au\/blog\/examples-of-urban-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"41 Brilliant Examples Of Urban Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"41<\/p>\n

New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
\nThere’s nothin’ you can’t do
\nNow you’re in New York
\nThese streets will make you feel brand new
\nThe lights will inspire you
\nLet’s hear it for New York, New York,
\nNew York
\n– Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, Empire State Of Mind<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

While the ocean and the rainforest often beckon when we need to retreat from the stresses of the world around us,\u00a0there’s something about the big city that excites our minds and inspires us into action.<\/p>\n

And\u00a0despite the bustling nature of a big city, locals always seem to be able to find somewhere to go to find stillness. Often-times, the natural environment\u00a0breaks through the steel and concrete to create a\u00a0spectacular scene. It may be the green of a tree, the curve\u00a0of a river\u00a0or the beauty of the sky. It may even be that city-loving species – the homo sapien.<\/p>\n

One key element that makes\u00a0urban\u00a0photography stand out from the rest is the passion the photographer has for capturing the city lights in all their manmade shine and glory. Here are 41\u00a0brilliant shots that definitely stand out from the crowd. We’ve covered\u00a0bridges, streetscapes, buildings, slums, lights, crowds, classics and other special sights to see.<\/p>\n

Have you got a photo of the city you absolutely love? Cityscapes look amazing mounted on a split image canvas. Check out the options now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bridges<\/h2>\n

From a retro flashback of London’s Tower Bridge to the height of contemporary architecture of Dublin’s\u00a0Samuel Beckett Bridge, bridges take us over rivers, channels and roads to discover new people and places on the other side.<\/p>\n

Bridges have become more than simply a way to get from A to B. Some designs become a focal point for an entire city – like San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Here, we showcase bridges from some of the big cities around the world.<\/p>\n

1. Tower Bridge in London, UK<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

2. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n

No Sleep Till Daybreak<\/a> by Jason Jenkins.<\/p>\n

\"Urban

No Sleep Till Daybreak by Jason Jenkins: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jdub1980\/11506034564<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin, Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samuel Beckett bridge at sunset<\/a> by Giuseppe Milo.<\/p>\n

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Samuel Beckett bridge at sunset, Dublin, Ireland by Giuseppe Milo: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/giuseppemilo\/16193381408\/<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Vasco de Gama Bridge, Lisboa, Portugal<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

5. Charles Bridge, Prague,\u00a0Czech Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6. Chain Bridge, Budapest, Hungary<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

7. Erasmus Bridge,\u00a0Rotterdam, Netherlands<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rotterdam: Erasmus Bridge (Explored)<\/a> by Roman Boed.<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Rotterdam: Erasmus Bridge (Explored) by Roman Boed: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/romanboed\/15284562890\/<\/p><\/div>\n

Streetscapes<\/h2>\n

It’s always amazing how photographers manage to capture the stillness of a city, no matter how much movement there is.<\/p>\n

It doesn’t matter how many cars, how many people or how many buildings are in the shot, they either wait patiently for the people to disappear or simply include them\u00a0going about their business. Below we see\u00a0action snapped as a moment in time.<\/p>\n

8. London Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buildings<\/a> by\u00a0Davide D’Amico.<\/p>\n

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Buildings by Davide D’Amico: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/davidedamico\/15354036365\/<\/p><\/div>\n

9. Bucharest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stavropoleos<\/a> by Fusion Of Horizons.<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Stavropoleos by Fusion Of Horizons: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/fusion_of_horizons\/8278583301\/<\/p><\/div>\n

10. Amsterdam<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

11. Russia<\/strong><\/p>\n

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12. Hong Kong<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

13. Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

14. Darling Street, Sydney<\/strong><\/p>\n

Darling Street Streetscape c.1890<\/a> by Balmain.<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Darling Street Streetscape c.1890 by Balmain: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/69965207@N03\/6645993755\/<\/p><\/div>\n

Buildings<\/h2>\n

Below you will discover that Barcelona and New York by day are a real treat, but the big city lights of Singapore,\u00a0Washington and Atlanta are spectacular as the photographers show off their skills.<\/p>\n

15. United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clouds on the Shard <\/a>by Davide D’Amico<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Clouds on the Shard by Davide D’Amico: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/davidedamico\/15712795550\/<\/p><\/div>\n

16. Manhattan<\/strong><\/p>\n

View from 31st floor of the Empire State Building <\/a>by Jeffrey Zeldman<\/p>\n

\"Urban

View from 31st floor of the Empire State Building by Jeffrey Zeldman: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/zeldman\/19503854355\/<\/p><\/div>\n

17. Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

18. Atlanta<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

19. Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Heart of the Skyline <\/a>by Ian Sane<\/p>\n

\"Urban

In the Heart of the Skyline by Ian Sane: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/31246066@N04\/4643959620\/<\/p><\/div>\n

20. Barcelona<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

Slums<\/h2>\n

For some reason, there’s\u00a0always something beautiful\u00a0to find in the harrowing mess of a slum.\u00a0Those behind the camera take these photos with a mission to share the harsh realities with those privileged enough to never experience life in a slum, but it always seems to be with a sense of compassion and respect for the subject.<\/p>\n

21. Pachuca<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Slums of Pachuca <\/a>by Kevin Dooley<\/p>\n

\"Urban

The Slums of Pachuca by Kevin Dooley: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pagedooley\/16329609546\/<\/p><\/div>\n

22. Istanbul<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slum Dweller <\/a>by Maria<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Slum Dweller by Maria: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/23463817@N04\/3110802553\/<\/p><\/div>\n

23. Mumbai<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

24. Nairobi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lights<\/h2>\n

And the winner is Melbourne! This section could’ve been a blog feature in itself, but these photos below are from real people doing real things in real cities.<\/p>\n

25. Brooklyn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn New York <\/a>by Charles Smith<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn New York by Charles Smith: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/24415055@N00\/5252312120\/in\/photostream\/<\/p><\/div>\n

26. Melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angel Swarm <\/a>by Jes<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Angel Swarm by Jes: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mugley\/2056997832\/<\/p><\/div>\n

27. Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

Crowds<\/h2>\n

Big city life is only big city life because of people – crowds of people. Living in the city means living\u00a0among people from all walks of life – and dealing with crowds! Here we feature crowds in all their\u00a0bustling glory!<\/p>\n

28.\u00a0Young people<\/strong><\/p>\n

Faces<\/a> by micadew<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Faces by micadew: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/micadew\/10718249494\/<\/p><\/div>\n

29. Spanish crowd<\/strong><\/p>\n

4106-Rua Real da Coruna <\/a>by Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias<\/p>\n

\"Urban

4106-Rua Real da Coruna by Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jlcernadas\/15783914779\/<\/p><\/div>\n

30. Blurred Crowd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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31. Manhattan Crowd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Old Classics<\/h2>\n

These retro art snapshots capture\u00a0cities of a bygone era. While some cities chose to preserve their classic beauty, others knocked theirs down\u00a0in the name of modernisation. For some of us, all we have left to remember are the vehicles.<\/p>\n

32. Yellow Bike<\/strong><\/p>\n

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33. Vintage Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

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34. Camper Van<\/strong><\/p>\n

Camper Van <\/a>by Beverley Goodwin<\/p>\n

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Camper Van by Beverley Goodwin: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bevgoodwin\/10833044794\/<\/p><\/div>\n

Sights To See<\/h2>\n

When discovering urban streets, there’s always something special to capture that catches your eye because it looks nothing like home. That’s the beauty of travel photography.<\/p>\n

35.\u00a0Telephone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone <\/a>by Beverley Goodwin<\/p>\n

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Telephone by Beverley Goodwin: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bevgoodwin\/10881350856\/<\/p><\/div>\n

36. Subway<\/strong><\/p>\n

T-Centralen, Stockholm, Sweden <\/a>by Giuseppe Milo<\/p>\n

\"Urban

T-Centralen, Stockholm, Sweden by Giuseppe Milo: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/giuseppemilo\/15823076938\/<\/p><\/div>\n

37. Abandoned<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sinteranlage_2 <\/a>by Istv\u00e1n Lahpor<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Sinteranlage_2 by Istv\u00e1n Lahpor: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ilahpor\/14160038922\/<\/p><\/div>\n

38. Squat<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Urban<\/p>\n

39. Black and White<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everything One Needs at Midnight <\/a>by Darin Barry<\/p>\n

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Everything One Needs at Midnight by Darin Barry: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/darynbarry\/3094106339\/<\/p><\/div>\n

40. Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helsinki Old Market Hall <\/a>by Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Helsinki Old Market Hall by Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/miguelvirkkunen\/14636674382\/<\/p><\/div>\n

41. Seascape<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for the Sunset<\/a> by Giuseppe Milo<\/p>\n

\"Urban

Looking for the Sunset by Giuseppe Milo: https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/giuseppemilo\/16050585310\/<\/p><\/div>\n