One Photo a Day – Page 16 – Songquan Photography

Mini Colosseum

Teatro di Marcello, Rome, Italy. An ancient open-air theatre to hold performance of drama and song with the capacity to hold 20,000 audiences. Built during Roman Republic era, it is one of the largest and important ancient Roman buildings. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social … Continue reading “Mini Colosseum”

About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with your friends. Comments are welcome!

Rome night

Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy. Back to Rome series with those amazing buildings. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with your … Continue reading “Rome night”

Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy. Back to Rome series with those amazing buildings.

After Sunset

Santorini, Greece. The same location with the one I uploaded before but was from after sunset. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with … Continue reading “After Sunset”

Santorini, Greece. The same location with the one I uploaded before but was from after sunset.

‘THE’ Church

Santorini, Greece. This church is the world known ‘National Geographic church’. It does not look so different with other churches you can find on this island but is famous ever since National Geographic published one issue with it on the front cover. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a … Continue reading “‘THE’ Church”

Simplicity

Santorini Simplicity, Greece. A typical view in this magical island. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with your friends. Comments are welcome!

Santorini Simplicity, Greece. A typical view in this magical island.

Parthenon Sunrise

Athens. Greece. I woke up 4am heading to Mt Lykavitos peak. With 30lb equipment on back and 20 minutes’ uphill hiking, I was there out of breath. Sunrise was not perfect that day as clouds were presented at east. However, some brave sunshine finally penetrated heavy cloud and lit Parthenon in Acropolis. About One … Continue reading “Parthenon Sunrise”

Oia Sunset

Oia, Santorini, Greece. The colorful hue in sky right after sunset. Just another beaufiful day ends and wonderful night starts. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel … Continue reading “Oia Sunset”

Oia, Santorini, Greece. The colorful hue in sky right after sunset. Just another beaufiful day ends and wonderful night starts.

Door among green

Prague. Czech Republic. One good thing about this historical city is that, you easily spend a day by wondering around without plans and there is always something surprising. This door is one of the unexpected things I saw that day. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of … Continue reading “Door among green”

A sunny morning at Oia

Oia, Santorini, Greece. This is the balcony from the house we lived in. The wine glass was not as elegant as what I was looking for but something came handy. Plus, the liquid is water and Coca Cola! 🙂 About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social … Continue reading “A sunny morning at Oia”

Prague Sunset Panorama

Prague Sunset, Czech Republic. River Vltava and those bridges in the classical view from Letna Gardens. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with … Continue reading “Prague Sunset Panorama”

Prague Sunset, Czech Republic. River Vltava and those bridges in the classical view from Letna Gardens.

Santorini Milky Way

Milky Way, Santorini, Greece. It is challenging to capture a decent milky way shot in Santorini due to the bright lights in town. This Byzantine style ruin of an ancient castle (36°27’36.69″N 25°22’22.86″E) gives a perfect view of the milky way and the Aegean Sea as it stretches out from the town into darkness. It … Continue reading “Santorini Milky Way”

Athens Sunset

Sunset, Athens, Greece. I was planning to catch the sunset at the top of mountain Lykavitos. At the foot of the mountain, the sun slowly fell down passing cloud above horizon and filled the sky with beautiful rays. I knew the light won’t last more than five minutes. Immediately, I exited the taxi at one … Continue reading “Athens Sunset”

Windmills in Mykonos

Windmills, Mykonos, Greece. This group of windmills is the famous landmark of Mykonos. Luckily to have a cloudless sky after sunset. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please … Continue reading “Windmills in Mykonos”

Windmills, Mykonos, Greece. This group of windmills is the famous landmark of Mykonos. Luckily to have a cloudless sky after sunset.

Blue and White

Santorini, Greece. White and blue, just like the colors of the National Flag of Greece. The wedding in dream. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free … Continue reading “Blue and White”

Santorini, Greece. White and blue, just like the colors of the National Flag of Greece. The wedding in dream.

Santorini

A sunny afternoon at Oia, Santorini, Greece. This shot was taken while I was waiting for sunset. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share … Continue reading “Santorini”

A sunny afternoon at Oia, Santorini, Greece. This shot was taken while I was waiting for sunset.

Prague Sunrise silhouette

Sunrise silhouette, Prague, Czech Republic. The first morning during my stay in Prague was a sunny one. The silhouette of those historical architectures looks absolutely stunning. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo … Continue reading “Prague Sunrise silhouette”

Sunrise silhouette, Prague, Czech Republic. The first morning during my stay in Prague was a sunny one. The silhouette of those historical architectures looks absolutely stunning.

Warm tone Santorini

Warm tone, Oia, Santorini, Greece. Classical Santorini view. You don’t need to explore vantage point in this magical island, they are everywhere. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest … Continue reading “Warm tone Santorini”

Warm tone, Oia, Santorini, Greece. Classical Santorini view. You don’t need to explore vantage point in this magical island, they are everywhere.

Old buildings in Prague

Old buildings, Prague, Czech Republic. Morning walk on Charles Bridge with old buildings in lovely blue tone. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to … Continue reading “Old buildings in Prague”

Old buildings, Prague, Czech Republic. Morning walk on Charles Bridge with old buildings in lovely blue tone.

Swans, Prague, Czech Republic

Swans, Prague, Czech Republic. At the bank of Vltava, hundreds of swans take inhabitant and live in peace with tourists – extra snacks from time to time given by them. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section … Continue reading “Swans, Prague, Czech Republic”

Swans, Prague, Czech Republic. At the bank of Vltava, hundreds of swans take inhabitant and live in peace with tourists – extra snacks from time to time given by them.

Temple of Poseidon

Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece. 2 hours’ bus ride one way from Athens, I got what I was looking for. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free … Continue reading “Temple of Poseidon”

Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece. 2 hours’ bus ride one way from Athens, I got what I was looking for.

Athens Sunrise, Greece

View atop of Filopapou Hill. It gives one of the most classical views of Acropolis in Athens, Greece. During the siege of Athens in 1687 at the Morean War, Morosini the Doge of Venice fire cannon here aimed at Parthenon, which was used as a powder magazine by the Turkish Army. The Parthenon was turned … Continue reading “Athens Sunrise, Greece”

Oia Sunrise

Oia Sunrise, Santorini, Greece. Santorini is one of the most amazing locations I ever visited. Volcano eruption 1500 years ago sinked big part of the round-shaped island and forms a new-moon shaped Santorini we see today. The cliff in this shot is exactly where the split occurred. Hundreds of Greece style buildings featured with pure … Continue reading “Oia Sunrise”

Oia Sunrise, Santorini, Greece.

Santorini is one of the most amazing locations I ever visited. Volcano eruption 1500 years ago sinked big part of the round-shaped island and forms a new-moon shaped Santorini we see today. The cliff in this shot is exactly where the split occurred. Hundreds of Greece style buildings featured with pure white body and blue dome church grows along the cliff. Those buildings are new with only tens of years’ age. Historical architectures are hard to survive earthquakes which strikes every couple of years.

Mykonos Bay, Greece

Mykonos Bay, Greece. One of the most classical view of Mykonos at sunset with sparkling lights. The night life starts. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please … Continue reading “Mykonos Bay, Greece”

Mykonos Bay, Greece. One of the most classical view of Mykonos at sunset with sparkling lights. The night life starts.

Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic

Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic. Old Town Square is the center of the city featured with Church of Our Lady Before Týn, Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock and all kinds of restaurants. This shot was done with my bean bag as the tiny tower top was crowded with tourists and tripod was not … Continue reading “Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic”

St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. One of the most amazing interior I’ve ever seen. The decoration, the holy light, one of the holiest Catholic shrines and the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture. “holding a unique position in the Christian world” and as “the greatest of all churches of Christendom”. About One Photo a … Continue reading “St. Peter’s Basilica”

Colosseum in BW

Colosseum in black and white, Rome, Italy. History of two thousand years leaves amazing details on this world known architecture. It is a miracle for the Colosseum to survive countless of wars, natural disasters in those years. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for … Continue reading “Colosseum in BW”

Vernazza Sunset

Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italy. Vernazza, one of the five small fishing villages in Cinque Terre, North Italy, is photographer’s paradise. The sea, the cliff, the Italian style architecture… everything is available to yield an unforgettable shot, in any lightning conditions. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of … Continue reading “Vernazza Sunset”

Florence Cathedral

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. This shot was taken from the bell tower beside the cathedral. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free to share with your … Continue reading “Florence Cathedral”

Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. This shot was taken from the bell tower beside the cathedral.

Siena at night

Siena at night, Italy. This medieval town with those interesting old buildings was my short stop between Rome and Florence. Love those arches and brick textures. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan … Continue reading “Siena at night”

Siena at night, Italy. This medieval town with those interesting old buildings was my short stop between Rome and Florence. Love those arches and brick textures.

Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy. Riomaggiore is one of the five beautiful fishing villages in Cinque Terre. Located in northern Italy, the five villages featured with colorful Italian architecture over hard rocks by Mediterranean were unknown in the past. Now, they are among the top tourism attractions in Italy. About One Photo a Day: As … Continue reading “Riomaggiore”

Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italy.

Riomaggiore is one of the five beautiful fishing villages in Cinque Terre. Located in northern Italy, the five villages featured with colorful Italian architecture over hard rocks by Mediterranean were unknown in the past. Now, they are among the top tourism attractions in Italy.

Staircase

Looking up in Vatican City museum, the staircase turned into spiral vortex. One of the most beautiful staircase I’ve ever seen. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel … Continue reading “Staircase”

Looking up in Vatican City museum, the staircase turned into spiral vortex. One of the most beautiful staircase I’ve ever seen.

Inside Colosseum

Colosseum is one of the most amazing and wild historical architectures I’ve ever seen. The arches, the stone and bricks, every details were pulling me back to the glory days of ancient Rome two thousand years ago. I could hear and see the boiling atmosphere and the gladiators struggling for their lives below. About One … Continue reading “Inside Colosseum”

Colosseum sunset light

Colosseum sunset light, Rome, Italy. I visited this surreal historical architecture one hour before door close as the tourists were mostly gone. After exiting, I was hanging over the fence and saw this view. Sun was still pretty high in the sky but the color started to turn red giving a warm hue. The whole building was lit by … Continue reading “Colosseum sunset light”

Colosseum sunset light, Rome, Italy.

I visited this surreal historical architecture one hour before door close as the tourists were mostly gone. After exiting, I was hanging over the fence and saw this view. Sun was still pretty high in the sky but the color started to turn red giving a warm hue. The whole building was lit by sunlight, together with tens of arches in the view, I was brought back to ancient Rome 2000 years ago.

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Florence, Good Morning

Another early morning walk in Florence, Italy. Luckily to have a windless day. Ponte Vecchio with reflections and Italian style architecture with beautiful sky color before sunrise. About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The … Continue reading “Florence, Good Morning”

Another early morning walk in Florence, Italy. Luckily to have a windless day. Ponte Vecchio with reflections and Italian style architecture with beautiful sky color before sunrise.

Colosseum

Colosseum with long exposure, Rome, Italy. With my 10 Stop ND filter, the people and cloud are going crazy! About One Photo a Day: As we publish one fresh photo to a handful of social media platforms daily for promotion, we keep it in the blog section at bestcityscape.com. The photo is chosen from Songquan Deng’s latest travel project. Please feel free … Continue reading “Colosseum”

Colosseum with long exposure, Rome, Italy.

With my 10 Stop ND filter, the people and cloud are going crazy!