15 Cities Photographed at Night

Cities are transformed in an almost magical way through the hours of the day, through changes in light, the rhythm of traffic and the hustle and bustle of walkers. And if the day is fascinating, the nights have something even more magical, more mysterious, dual, alive, energetic, calm and lonely…

I don’t know if you have ever thought of the night as a photographic motif, but the truth is that if you dare to do so, it offers you unique images, unusual settings, different environments and unimaginable contrasts. In short, the night has a unique atmosphere, and hundreds of artistic and narrative possibilities, and if you don’t believe me, here is a small gallery that I hope will support my words 😉

1. Fireworks

The contrast of forms between the fireworks that are usually rounded, and the squared and static buildings, they can be a good reason to photograph at night in the city.

2. The different shades of artificial lights

Take into account the type of light you are photographing (tungsten, fluorescent, etc…) to predict what tone or combination of tones your image will have.

3. Silky effect of water

Take advantage of the lack of light to obtain images that combine water and low speed, with which you will achieve this striking effect known as the silky effect of water.

4. Light, dark, and mystery

5. Long exposure and moving objects

This image is a classic to practice long exposure: a safe place, a tripod, a street or highway with cars and low light is all you need to get it 🙂

6. From the heights

If you get away from the “hustle” of the city, you will get not only fantastic images, but magnificent settings where you can enjoy the city in silence.

7. Don’t forget the sunset

It is not strictly night, but since you are willing to photograph it, do it a little earlier and do not forget the magical lights of the sunsets 🙂

8. Monuments

If you want to avoid the crowds, the people constantly passing in front of your lens, the other tripods and image-hungry tourists, try photographing the monuments at night.

9. Details

Beyond the panoramic or general images of a city, he also looks for other frames and reasons to photograph.

10. Highlights

Water is a fantastic mirror, but other reflections on windows, mirrors, etc. are also interesting. Look around you looking for the image, and do not limit yourself only to what you see with the naked eye.

11. Buildings

Architecture is an inexhaustible source of images. Look for photogenic buildings and different frames and perspectives to portray them.

12. Night crowds

The soul of cities is not just buildings, fountains and architecture in general. Cities are above all, the people who make them up. The nights are very interesting and the routine varies a lot from that of daylight.

13. People and shows

Street shows are ideal to lose the fear of Street Photography 😉

14. Moments

15.Moonlight Shadow

Don’t forget the Night King Star 😉

Many times we lack some inspiration and discover the possibilities of something through the images of others. I hope these 15 images whet your appetite and the desire to discover your city at night, its atmosphere, its people, its corners, its colors and its smells.

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