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A total of 10,367 photos have been submitted to free-to-use photography app Agora, but only one photo has been voted ‘World’s Best Photo of #Architecture2020’ by the global community: congratulations to @trantuanviet who has won the competition with an aerial shot of Vietnam’s most famous footbridge, combining unique design and poetic scenery.

Agora’s latest photo competition invited its userbase to participate with their best shots of unique and outstanding architecture for a chance to win $1,000: an occasion to discover some of the most impressive buildings the world has to offer.

The #Architecture2020 contest was launched on March 10th on Agora, the mobile app where photographers, whether amateur or professional, can participate in international photo contests and promote their work for a chance to win cash prizes (from $1,000 to $25,000) and international recognition.

Agora's global audience plays an important part in the selection of the Contest’s winner: all users have the power to vote for the photo that struck them the most, making the process democratic where everyone can participate, vote, and win.

"#Architecture2020 is a spectacle about the beauty that results from the interaction between light and volumes. The contrast between chaos and order, nature and the artificial, matter, and emptiness. Particles of photons bouncing off constructed volumes portrayed by the world's great photographers" commented Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & Co-Founder.

@trantuanviet’s photo ‘Golden Bridge’, an aerial shot of Vietnam’s most famous footbridge combining unique design and poetic scenery gathered the most votes on the Agora app, crowning him with the #Architecture2020 Hero title and the $1,000 top prize.

Which of these following buildings caught your eye? Don't forget to upvote your favorite photos!

More info: Instagram | Facebook | Agora.com

#1

Winner: Golden Bridge

Winner: Golden Bridge

Location: Danang, Vietnam
"The Golden Bridge has been built at around 1,400 meters above sea level. It is divided into eight spans (the longest one is equal to 20m), with a total length of 148,6 meters. This impressive architecture work has the peculiarity of being held by two giant concrete hands, representing the Mountain God’s hands."
@trantuanviet (Vietnam), #Architecture2020 Hero

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JazzyRuns12
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this would be an amazing place to visit!

Sel Bonda
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy cow! Artistic engineering marvel!

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    #2

    Clifton Suspension Bridge

    Clifton Suspension Bridge

    Location: Bristol, UK
    "Once or twice a year the weather conditions produce this amazing scene of the fog passing under the suspension bridge. I've lived next to this bridge for 2 years but I never managed to capture the image. Within a month from moving house, and living over an hour away the conditions looked to align. So I traveled down 3 days in a row and on the final day managed to get it!"
    @tom.bridges (UK)

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great photo. I live in Bristol and as an artist, I am generally so utterly bored of seeing photos, etc. of this bridge but in this photo it is merely a small part of the overall composition.

    shado
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nicely done ... and kudoos for your determination - just sometimes it pays off!

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    #3

    Petare

    Petare

    Location: Petare, Caracas, Venezuela
    @donaldobarros (Venezuela)

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    Kim St
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would like to know more about this.

    Juririn
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry I cannot upvote more than once...

    Just another bot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad, so many people forced to live in such cramped and shabby homes...this is actually a portrait of poverty. No room for even a single garden...and who knows how many souls have to share the tiny living space :(

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like hell to me. Maybe not. Maybe community spirit is there? All living space will ge in the dark though. Not for me. Fortunately I have a choice.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like an open pit mine. Jeez.

    Daniel Mason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was stacks of money from a rap video at first

    DKS 001
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the f**k is that mess?

    Just another bot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "mess" is a desperately dense neighbourhood where poor people used every rock and ledge available to build themselves a home...just think what it must be like to live here

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    #4

    Castlemania!

    Castlemania!

    Location: Eltz Castle, Mayen-Koblenz, Germany
    @moodfella (Germany)

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    Sel Bonda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Painstakingly built compact castle.

    Olli Glx
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been there in 1995 with my wife-to-be. It's gorgeous.

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rapunzel, where are you? Fairy tale photo, but real.

    #5

    The Vessel

    The Vessel

    Location: New York City, USA
    @imkaphotos (Germany)

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    Katie and Jared Coates
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful... But damn I hope they have an elevator

    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not like at all, sorry.

    Chewie Baron
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Designed by Thomas Heatherwick. The same man behind the Olympic Cauldron for London 2012 and the new Routemaster Bus.

    Ananas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like the Penrose steps thing,took a minute to figure out a possible route

    Just another bot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of that really old movie, Star Wars ;)

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where does these stairs lead to?

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beehive, ants, termites. Seems we learn from them somtimes.

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    5 years ago

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    The place is super cool but I'm sorry, the photo is certainly not. It looks like a tourist snapshot. It's not square, it's not straight, it's not centred nor purposely not centred, it's just "there". For a photography contest, some photography skills need to be a part or else it's just "Who went to the coolest spot?"

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    #6

    Low Fog In Moscow

    Low Fog In Moscow

    Location: Ostankino district, Moscow, Russia
    "Low fog sunrises are not so commonly seen in Moscow. I woke up around 3 a.m. and saw the fog outside my window, so I decided it was a good moment to fly my drone. The fog was very dense, so I didn’t even see the tower itself from my vantage point. But when I took off my drone, I saw this striking picture: a thin sky needle above the sea of fog, with a shadow that makes it endless. It was the best sunrise of that summer."
    @poletaev.photo (Russia)

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    Juririn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sunrise at 3 am... both beautiful and unsettling

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    #7

    Matsumoto Castle In The Land Of The Rising Sun

    Matsumoto Castle In The Land Of The Rising Sun

    Location: Matsumoto, Japan
    @janreyem (Germany)

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    Just another bot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serene and so beautiful, the birds flying over the sunset are a nice touch

    ptm45
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My bucket list...Japan!

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect "picture postcard" painting!

    #8

    Water

    Water

    Location: Malaysia
    @siang425 (Malaysia)

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    ChrisL
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't Malaysia, this is Singapore changi airport - jewel shopping mall

    Sawdust
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the water fountain in The Jewel in Singapore's airport.

    elfin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the future really will be this lovely.

    Veronica Mp
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    isn't this the rain vortex in jewel changi airport SIngapore

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like water through strainer into steel cup. Beautifully captured.

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Would love to be there and experience this.

    #9

    A Cold Winter Day

    A Cold Winter Day

    Location: Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany
    "My hands were frozen because of the freezing wind, but it was all worth seeing such an epic sunset. The architecture of this castle is stunning, it reminded me of my childhood and Walt Disney. There were a lot of kids when I visited, I still remember the expression of surprise on their faces observing this beautiful castle."
    @lucacornago (Italy)

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    Sel Bonda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda one bedroom cool castle in a fantastic location.

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    #10

    Monument Sunset

    Monument Sunset

    Location: Emperor William Monument, Porta Westfalica, Germany
    @marfle (Germany)

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    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giant falcon on a midair show above the monument.

    #11

    Running Under The Storto

    Running Under The Storto

    Location: Milan, Italy
    "This is the Generali building in Milan, called "lo storto" for its shape. I wanted to underline the integration between the new architecture of my city and the respect of the environment with this runner passing by. It was difficult to choose the perfect point of view and the right storytelling."
    @marcotagliarino (Italy)

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    Full Name
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is stunning and by FAR the best photo of the bunch, so far as the talent it took to create it goes.

    Kelly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I upvote, but too much photoshop here.

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent timing and filter selection.

    #12

    Stairway To Heaven

    Stairway To Heaven

    Location: Hamburg, Germany
    "I was in Hamburg for 2 days and spent my time photographing the beautiful stairs across the city. I like such abstract pictures where you don't immediately grasp what it is."
    @wunderbilder (Germany)

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    Full Name
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The undersides of the stairs also look like treads. Gives it that MC Escher look.

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    #13

    Bottle Opener And Needle

    Bottle Opener And Needle

    Location: Shanghai, China
    @panvelvet (Russia)

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    JazzyRuns12
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The front building resembles a bottle open opener...like the part where you would put the cap. The building behind that one is sharp and thin like a needle.

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    Just another bot
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a sci-fi, all that's missing are the space ships zooming between the buildings :)

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks that "bottle opener" structure would sway during very heavy wind. The "needle" lighting seems harsh.

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    #14

    Light Through The Dragon’s Gate

    Light Through The Dragon’s Gate

    Location: Hong Kong
    "These quirky cut-outs have long been rumored to exist for purposes of Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese system of summoning happiness and fortune through an individual's surroundings. Such holes, it is said, act as gateways for "spirit dragons" that reside in the hills behind the towers -- blocking the dragons' path to the water could bring misfortune to local residents. At this time of day, the light was perfect as the sun sets - the key emotion I was looking to evoke is curiosity and wonder at the uniqueness of Hong Kong building structures."
    @blairsugarman1 (UK)

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    Bacony
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So THAT's why dragons hoard gold!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok so the dragon imagery makes the photo way cooler

    Matteo Durasevic
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest this looks like the Kulala Lumpa Petronius Towers

    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. Shame you get downvoted for valid opinions on this site, even when they are correct

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    Full Name
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    5 years ago

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    Do the Chinese do this stuff because it's fun and tradition, or do they honestly believe in "fortune" being achieved by architecture or placement of things to satisfy mythical creatures or whatever?

    JazzyRuns12
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know but I’m sure you can look this up or ask someone online. The internet is truly amazing these days!

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    #15

    Flat Iron Building

    Flat Iron Building

    Location: New York City, USA
    "I wanted to enhance the special architecture of the Flat Iron building by using a wide-angle lens and a very low perspective, using the inbuilt distortion when tilting the camera down. Laying flat on the pavement in the busy NYC streets was very stressful, so when I started moving around, I had forgotten to close my camera bag and my 70-200 mm fell on the ground. This picture cost me about 1,200$ for the repair on a lens I didn’t even use!"
    @øystein (Norway)

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    Full Name
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sucks so bad about the lens. Been there (same lens too). Great shot though. I think the bus makes it and gives a new twist on an otherwise overshot, cliche building.

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A tourist click yet stands out (pun intended) for the lighting.

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Iconic building, very well photographed. Well done with all the other aspects. Gives a mood.

    J Rob
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Broken lens and a bus got in the way.

    #16

    Fort Alexander I

    Fort Alexander I

    Location: Kronstadt, Saint Petersburg, Russia
    "Fort Alexander 1 is a naval fortress on an artificial island located in the Gulf of Finland, near St. Petersburg and Kronstadt. From 1899 to 1917, the fort housed a research laboratory on plague and other bacterial diseases. By 1983, the fort was stripped of its fixtures and abandoned. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Fort Alexander was a popular location for rave parties."
    @nikybwd (Russia)

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this would be beautiful if renovated.

    Full Name
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    It went from a place that held diseases a century ago, to a place that spread diseases 20 years ago.

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    #17

    Lonely House

    Lonely House

    Location: Crimea, Russia
    "I wanted to convey the peace of being in such a secluded place in solitude. In the current bustling rhythm of life, it is sometimes important to spend time in silence, disconnecting from gadgets and social networks. On the day I took this photo, I found out that I would finally become a dad!"
    @artempikalov (Russia)

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lonelier ones in Scotland.

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crimea this peaceful?! And that is some Russian business magnet's secluded simple summer solitude!

    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally understand this. Both of them. Peace. Lovely.

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    This one is the most beautiful so far, but I'm suspect on that boat. The sail is up but there's nothing in the water behind to indicate it's moving, and the water looks sloppily cloned in a few spots.

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    #18

    Windows

    Windows

    Location: Singapore
    @jaywu10 (Singapore)

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    Lil_Jaguar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the picture but the watermark is just so bad :-(

    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poorly drained carpark made this picture. I wouldn't have even noticed, not being a photographer. Love it. I must miss so much.

    Just another bot
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, whoever downvoted this comment, why?? It's not rude or offensive in any way...i don't get it.

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    #19

    Colorful Architecture In Tokyo

    Colorful Architecture In Tokyo

    Location: Tokyo, Japan
    "This building looks like another building from the outside, but if you head inside it's an explosion of colors! It was such a great discovery. I want to transmit the same feeling, an explosion of joy and color in the eye, and the harmony between that chaotic color range and the straight leading lines of the building."
    @alvarovaliente_ (Spain)

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    #20

    Arundel Folly

    Arundel Folly

    Location: Hiorne Tower Arundel West Sussex, UK
    "I have been experimenting with light painting, and I thought this folly built in 1787 would make a great subject to be painted. This photo was taken at 8 pm on a very dark but clear winter night. The mini castle is lite using a drone with two Lume cubes circling the structure which was then removed in post-processing."
    @bear.martin (New Zealand)

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice but I wish these competitions only allowed the photos without any post-processing. That's the art of photography.

    elfin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The art of photography is whatever the artist wants it to be. Why make up arbitrary rules?

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    Ray Stroud
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impressed by your lighting technique. Very effective.

    #21

    Inception

    Inception

    Location: Petrovskiy Track Palace, Moscow, Russia
    "Peter's Palace is located at the gates of Moscow and was erected in the years 1776-1780, serving as a residence for noble people after a long journey from St Petersburg to Moscow. I wanted to capture its amazing architecture using a technique called “Inception”. There are 9 photos from different angles manually merged into one photo."
    @Borsch (Russia)

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    #22

    Urban Grid, Barcelona

    Urban Grid, Barcelona

    Location: Barcelona, Spain
    "I wanted to get up high and show a unique pattern from a different angle. It’s beauty that can be hard to imagine from the street level. This was an early start, to capture the magical city under some nice morning light. The previous days before this shoot, it was cloudy so I waited for a clear day to capture the light kissing the buildings."
    @leemumford8 (UK)

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    Sel Bonda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different perspective, indeed! Looks pleasant.

    Bahamut
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can see the la sagrada familia

    SoozeeQ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The light kissing the buildings" - what a perfect description! Great shot, btw. Wow!

    #23

    Chinese New Year In Singapore

    Chinese New Year In Singapore

    Location: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown, Singapore
    "This was taken from a condo building just behind the temple. I wanted to show the contrast between this place of worship and the modern district of Singapore in the background."
    @ghislainfave (France)

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    Kelly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's Singapore: an old district surrounded by new skyscrapers. I hope I can see them again.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old vs new, peaceful vs bustling, traditional vs modern, so many contrasts, also faith in today's world, nice.

    Sel Bonda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A fragile spacious monument untouched inspite of space constraint in this tiny island nation. Majestic Lion reigns!

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    #24

    Rainy Day Long Exposure

    Rainy Day Long Exposure

    Location: Market st & Grant Ave, San Francisco, USA
    "Rainy days are always more appealing to me comparing to those sunny ones. I remember it was a normal sunny day down here in the south bay; around 7 pm I started to hear the raindrops tapping my window. So, randomly I decided to drive up to the city to try out my luck. I knew exactly where I was going because I've been to that location during San Francisco's pride parade. That crossroad had been in my head ever since. I spent about 30mins standing in the rain next to the tripod. But it was all worth it. What I was trying to deliver is the tranquility and quietness of the city when it is covered by falling rain, which is the kinda beauty I appreciate a lot."
    @zheqian (China)

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    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting. Another photo of this further up. Loved tgat one. Love this too, so upvoting both lol.

    Alvaro Fuentes
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they are different buildings in different cities

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    #25

    Sharjah

    Sharjah

    Location: Sharjah, UAE
    "The Scroll monument, a Gerry Judah’s creation, is a contemporary interpretation of the ancient Arabic scrolls – a single, 36m high, spiraling sculpture that loops towards the sky. The Scroll monument is a true spiral with no connection between the loops as they pass each other. At points, there is no more than 150 mm (six inches) between the loops. The structure itself is extremely light and extremely stiff, so as to counterbalance the desert winds. The design and inspiration are representative of a celebration of reading and the power of books to unite people, in a year when Sharjah was designated the World Book Capital, by UNESCO."
    @joao.galamba (Portugal)

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    #26

    Close Quarters

    Close Quarters

    Location: Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
    "'Dense' is the word I'd use to describe Hong Kong's architecture. Its skyline, bustling streets, night-markets... all so incredibly dense. It’s a beautiful display of contemporary architecture where both modern and functionalist approaches juxtapose each other. While Hong Kong’s sci-fi-like cityscape is a spectacle to behold (especially during ‘A Symphony of Lights’), it’s the older, grittier, and seemingly never-ending look of its apartment blocks that really drew my attention. These older, functionalist style buildings can be found all around the city; however, it’s perhaps best found in the Quarry Bay area. I spent a couple of hours getting lost in this part of the city, getting carried away with the different colors and patterns of all the various buildings. For me, no other picture I took sums up Hong Kong as a city better than this one."
    @_kennyc_ (UK)

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    Juririn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love both the picture and its explanation.

    Sel Bonda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did they built these structures?! Mind numbing logistics. These too are one among engineering marvels!

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    #27

    Safdarjung's Tomb

    Safdarjung's Tomb

    Location: Safdarjung tomb, Dehli, India
    "Safdarjung's Tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung. Nightlife photography has always fascinated me because it is one of the less explored areas in photography. The government of India recently worked upon lightning these monuments, so the night light brings all the details of the architecture which otherwise is hidden with the daylight."
    @ghumakkadpandit (India)

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    Arun Sharma
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the most beautiful Tombs built during Mughal Era in India.

    #28

    Surrounded By 72 Buddha Statues - The Great Candi Borobudur

    Surrounded By 72 Buddha Statues - The Great Candi Borobudur

    Location: Borobudur, Magelang, Indonesia
    @chaksproject (Indonesia)

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    #29

    Central In Hong Kong

    Central In Hong Kong

    Location: Hong Kong
    @jackyy_wch (Hong Kong)

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    Sel Bonda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The delighted tourist snap by someone who knew his camera well.

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    #30

    Modern Lookups

    Modern Lookups

    Location: Vienna, Austria
    "When taking photos I sometimes like to change my perspective. So, lookups are the perfect thing to do! I’d seen some shots from this place before, but I never knew exactly where it was so I had to ask a lot of people to find out. It’s one of Vienna’s most classic lookups in the city center."
    @seplb (Austria)

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    #31

    Pahtotharmyar

    Pahtotharmyar

    Location: Pahtotharmyar Temple, Bagan, Myanmar
    "Every day, novices living near the temple pay their homage to the Buddha statue. The photo required a meticulous organization because the sun shines through during a very short period of time."
    @ayechantun (Myanmar)

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    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You waited for the right time for this. Well done! Wish I knew the history. Similar with Stonehenge and many other ancient sites the world over. The sun and moon, stars and their movements are everything in most ancient civilisations.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's perfectly timed as well as perfectly conceived by the sculptors, the ray of sunlight splashes on the God's heart.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous. "Meticulous"? You just have to be there at the right time of day and press the button.

    Katie and Jared Coates
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but it will be different times depending on the date. Maybe he could only get travel visa for a certain date, maybe it's during a closed time or a holy time and special arrangements had to be made. And yeah, photography is all about seeing, not pressing a button. I'm not a photographer, but it is a true art form.

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    #32

    Stupa Homage

    Stupa Homage

    Location: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Myanmar
    "Stupas are one of the most recognizable forms of Buddhist architecture. It generally takes the form of a hemisphere, although this shape may vary by country. Pilgrims worship at a stupa by walking around its base outside, usually in the clockwise direction. The massive crack you can notice in the middle of this Stupa was caused by an earthquake."
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liar. I've seen enough fantasy movies so you can't fool me with that earthquake s**t. Either a dragon or a magic wand did this.

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    #33

    Urban Geometry

    Urban Geometry

    Location: Moscow, Russia
    @inchaseofbeauty (Russia)

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They tried, unfortunately they failed.

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    #34

    Low-Income Housing And Old Design

    Low-Income Housing And Old Design

    Location: Hoang Liet Ward, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi, Vietnam
    "The safety of these old apartments is very alarming due to the weak infrastructures and the dense population. I flew my drone near to the scene to take some close-ups shots, which was risky because the fire was expanding very quickly."
    @nguyenhuuthanhhai (Vietnam)

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    kathryn stretton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terrible. Disgusting of their government. Sadly not uncommon worldwide.

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    #35

    Painted Hall

    Painted Hall

    Location: Old Royal Naval College, London, UK
    @theliamman (UK)

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Move, lady - you're in the way, and ruining my view of the scenery.

    #36

    Cairo

    Cairo

    Location: Cairo, Egypt
    "There was wonderful weather and the sky was clear and blue. The rustiness of the building was the only different color in the picture, because the reflection on the windows reflected the same blue as the sky. When I realized this, I thought the contrast was beautiful and I took the photo."
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    Katie and Jared Coates
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this style though. It reminds me of brutalism.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The architect designed this whole thing during commercial breaks of one episode of his favourite 70's tv show on the Retro channel.

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    #37

    Ciudad De Las Ciencias

    Ciudad De Las Ciencias

    Location: Valencia, Spain
    "If you come to Valencia, a visit to the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. I took this photo at sunset, where I took advantage of the beautiful natural light and the artificial lights coming from the building."
    @ltalon (Spain)

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The reflection in the water makes this dome look like an American football.

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    #38

    Sathorn Bridge

    Sathorn Bridge

    Location: Sathorn footbridge, Bangkok, Thailand
    "I really love architecture, so I wanted to photograph some of the modern buildings in Bangkok during my trip there. The Sathorn bridge caught most of my attention. I love its lines and curves, I just wanted to make the most out of it enhancing the shapes with some distortion, taking the picture from below. I spent a few hours there that day, went from daylight to evening, without even getting tired. I found that place to be very inspiring and hope I gave it good justice."
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes you did give it justice. Very well done.

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    #39

    The Reflection Of The City

    The Reflection Of The City

    Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    "I like to capture the reflection of buildings across the water. From this lake location, you have an outstanding view of HCMC's District 1. I got eaten alive by mosquitoes while taking this picture, don't forget to apply mosquito repellent if you ever go to this lake!"
    @caokynhan (Vietnam)

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    SoozeeQ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow! This is superb! Can you imagine trying to do this as a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle? Those reflections would make it so tricky!

    Marcin Bulus-Trando
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spot on! I have a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of the Manhattan panorama, and it is exactly what you say. "Is this image clear? Is it distorted like a reflection in the water? Aah, maybe we'll find it later on.."

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    #40

    Tulum

    Tulum

    Location: Tulum, Mexico
    @blakehobson (Canada)

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    #41

    Aerial View

    Aerial View

    Location: Hue, Vietnam
    "This floating restaurant located on the Huong river can be better admired from above."
    @phamhuytrung (Vietnam)

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    SoozeeQ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing shot! It would be awesome to go to that restaurant.

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    #42

    The Roofs In An Old Village

    The Roofs In An Old Village

    Location: Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
    @thanhtoanphotographer (Vietnam)

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the houses are separate and they have gardens, lovely village compared to some housing we have seen on this.

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    Someone had a sale on turquoise I see.

    #43

    Hong Kong From Above

    Hong Kong From Above

    Location: Hong Kong
    @michelle.wandering (Netherlands)

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    It's interesting to see how little you need to qualify for a "view" to comply with building codes there.

    #44

    Infinity And Beyond

    Infinity And Beyond

    Location: Lahore, Pakistan
    @i__abdullah (Pakistan)

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    #45

    Parking

    Parking

    Location: Barcelona, Spain
    "I was walking around Barcelona, my home city when I came across this particular building. I decided to go inside and have a look. After reaching the top of the building, I understood its particular shape. It reminded me of how important it is to look for different points of view when photographing something: the outcome can change radically if we give it another perspective."
    @maazzzius (Spain)

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    #46

    I Want To Believe

    I Want To Believe

    Location: Pakistan
    @photosbyaadil (Pakistan)

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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this would be a poster with a motivational quote plastered over it!

    #47

    Landmark 81

    Landmark 81

    Location: Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    "Landmark 81 is a neo-futurist skyscraper completed in 2018. It's the highest building in HCMC, with an architectural height of 461.2 meters. There's an observation deck on the 79th floor with amazing views of Vietnam's capital city."
    @azimronnie (Bangladesh)

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    #48

    One Of The Best Moments Of My Life

    One Of The Best Moments Of My Life

    Location: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
    "Every year millions of pilgrims head to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, for the Hajj pilgrimage which is one of the five pillars of Islam. When I went there, I could feel Allah at every heartbeat. It's a place of unity, equality, and peace. I consider myself so lucky that I experienced this beautiful moment."
    @talhaarshad124 (Pakistan)

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's awesome you got to go to a place that felt special, plus you got a photo that did the same for you. That's a win-win

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regardless of your religion, that moment when you feel close to God, that you could almost touch them is an incredibly powerful emotion, if you are lucky enough to experience it

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    #49

    The First Jummah Prayers During Ramadan

    The First Jummah Prayers During Ramadan

    Location: Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh
    "Baitul Mukarram (The Holy House) is the national mosque of Bangladesh: it has a capacity of 30,000 people and is the 10th biggest mosque in the world. The mosque is constantly getting overcrowded, especially during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The Bangladeshi government had to add extensions to the mosque, thus increasing the capacity to at least 40,000. The mosque has several modern architectural features whilst preserving the traditional principles of Mughal architecture. Baitul Mukarram’s large cube shape was modeled in honor of the Ka’abah in Mecca, making it a noticeable structure being unlike any other mosque in Bangladesh."
    @kazijewel (Bangladesh)

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's too bad the photographer couldn't capture more of the building

    M Khan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes all men, kinda like the Vatican I guess.

    VogueGal
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The women usually are in the back of the room, must be separated from men; which shows the picture doesn't do justice on how big the mosque is.

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    #50

    The Chair

    The Chair

    Location: Museo Rufino Tamayo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
    "This is a spontaneous photo: the museum's guard went to the bathroom, so I took my chance to photograph his chair."
    @edgar_mtz (Mexico)

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    Kelly
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So he took a picture of a chair.

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