A collection of cityscapes photographs from the archive.
Cesky Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov town
Country: Czech Republic
Date: 2013
Place: Cesky Krumlov
The castle was founded around 1240 by the noble Vítkovci family, with the town growing up around it
Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo style
!UNESCO World Heritage Site
A historic town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, famous for its intact medieval layout and massive castle above winding Vltava River.
Solace in the Wind
Solace in the Wind statue with Wellington waterfront.
Country: New Zealand
Date: 2011
Place: Wellington, North Island
Unveiled in February 2008
Contemporary figurative sculpture / realistic-expressive art cast in iron style
Designed by Max Patté
Max Patté was a former Weta Workshop artist, the statue faces the harbor from a concrete pier near Frank Kitts Park.
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Prague Cityscape
Historic rooftops and the Vltava River
Country: Czech Republic
Date: 2023
Place: Prague
!Prague’s historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised for its exceptional medieval urban fabric and architectural heritage. The Vltava River divides the city and is crossed by several historic bridges, including Charles Bridge.
A broad panorama of Prague brings together red-tiled rooftops, historic churches, bridges and the Vltava River. The layered skyline illustrates the architectural character of the Czech capital, where centuries of development remain visible across the city centre.
Auckland Waterfront
Skyline across Waitematā Harbour
Country: New Zealand
Date: 2021
Place: Auckland, North Island
!Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and principal economic centre.
A view of Auckland’s central business district rising above the waterfront. Modern skyscrapers, ferry terminals, and harbour facilities line the shores of Waitematā Harbour, creating New Zealand’s largest urban skyline.
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Colombo Waterfront
Modern city skyline beside the Indian Ocean
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2024
Place: Colombo
!Colombo is Sri Lanka’s principal commercial centre and an important Indian Ocean port city. Its waterfront skyline has changed considerably with the construction of modern residential, hotel and commercial towers.
A panoramic view of Colombo’s high-rise skyline from the waterfront, with a broad sandy foreground and the Indian Ocean stretching along the city. The contrast between open coastline and dense modern development captures the changing appearance of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital.
