New: urbanlandscapesAll contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzanhive-185836hive-183959hive-180932steemhive-144064hive-150122hive-166405hive-101145uncommonlabhive-183397hive-188619hive-184714photographyhive-193637hive-145157krsuccessbitcoinhive-180301hive-103599hive-124908hive-139150TrendingNewHotLikersgyasuddins (37)in artvontest • 2 years agoExploring Boundless Creativity: The World of XPILAR's Cityscape Photography and Art ContestTitle: Exploring Boundless Creativity: The World of XPILAR's Cityscape Photography and Art Contest Introduction: In a world brimming with mesmerizing skylines and urban landscapes, capturing the…sounddam (61)in appics • 5 years agoA night on the town... Roman Bridge (Ourense - Galicia - Spain)happyrunlucky (25)in architecture • 6 years agoNew Building New building on the busiest street in Zürichdbennett (54)in photo • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Photo Exclusive: Raw, Unprocessed Reflection SeriesTiming It took me awhile to take these shots. The puddle was in the road, and traffic and bikes kept coming by. The puddle was made of coffee, but shh, that's our little secret. The stop light…dbennett (54)in art • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Photography: Getting the Right Image, or Getting the Image RightGetting the Right Image I'm always on the lookout for some good light. This season, with the long shadows at dawn and dusk, provides so many beautiful vignettes. A simple walk to the train can be…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoPhoto: Morning BeckonsStanding, bleary eyed, on the train platform in the biting cold. I look up and see this beautiful light. The train is coming. I take out my phone and take three shots. The train arrives, and I set…dbennett (54)in art • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Newly Finished Painting: Boston Downtown CrossingI started this painting on April 11, and worked on it for several months before putting it aside for awhile. In that time, I painted three other paintings. I guess it was two months, so three…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoRat’s-Eye View of Boston Biking to South Station the other day, I stopped to take a turn and saw this puddle at the corner. The sun is really low early in the evening, and makes the lovely gold tones I like so much. Makes…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoConverted Factory LoftsNew England mill towns have many large factory buildings in need of renovations and new uses. In the dilapidated downtown of Brockton, Massachusetts, these are being converted into residential…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoPhoto: Urban Lakes and Streams - Boston EditionI have a lot of fun playing with perspective and the illusion it creates of vast landscapes between a here a there that are both so near. This undulating rivulet could almost be flowing over a rocky…dbennett (54)in art • 6 years agoReflection Photo: South South StreetWhat’s south of South Street? I don’t know, but by the smell of it, I’d say low tide. Considering this was once a tidal estuary, I’d be right. Phewy! But in this shot the tide is in and it’s calm…dbennett (54)in photo • 6 years agoPhoto Choices- Sparkly DecisionsThere is a large, iridescent, sparkly mesh hanging over the entrance to Downtown Crossing from Park Street Station. I think they just put it up, but I’ve seen it before, somewhere. Today I noticed…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoFailed Reflection PhotosI take a lot of reflection photos. I mean, obviously! But what you see is but a fraction, the tip of the iceberg, the cream of the crop. What does that last one even mean? Anyway, here is a sampling…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoBeacon Hill PuddleGot this neat shot today biking in Beacon Hill. I really enjoy the warm brick reds in the morning light. People just waking up and venturing out into the street. The breeze made for a less than…dbennett (54)in photo • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Photo: Beacon Hill MorningOne of my favorite neighborhoods is Beacon Hill. It is such an odd mix of old and new, of high class town homes and seedy tenements. Some of the oldest and nicest homes in Massachusetts are here. I…dbennett (54)in photo • 6 years agoBoston Esplanade Autumnal ColorsForgot I took this last week. Cycling past, I noticed a glint of yellow peering up at me through the willows. The reflected leaves of the Storrow Drive tree line brightens up an otherwise dreary…dbennett (54)in photo • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Photography Before and After—More Opportunities With FilteringIt's always nice to be able to capture a great #nofilter photo, but if you always wait until lighting conditions are perfect, you may be limiting your options for a lot of great shots. Often I will…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Echoes of Bands PastPassing by, I didn't think there were any puddles to catch this beauty in Boston Common. But then I found one! It's the Parkman Bandstand, a structure erected over the old cow pond in the Common.…dbennett (54)in art • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.I Think I'm Done With This OneI put some finishing touches on this earlier today, including the clouds and the highlights on the yellow curtain. I may do some tiny adjustments before signing it, but I'm really happy with how it…dbennett (54)in photography • 6 years agoOld Glory Vanishing Point A classic perspective shot, made better with a mirrored reflection, and the flag. I took this today by Macy’s in Boston. I love how the right side has lines matching with the left side, and the red…