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A flowing fusion of form and function, the Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid redefines Baku’s skyline.

#HeydarAliyevCenter #BakuArchitecture #ZahaHadid #ArchitecturalDesign #ModernArchitecture #BrutalistBeauty #DesignInspiration #TravelAzerbaijan #ArchitectureLovers #CurvedArchitecture

Exploring the land of fire: 🔥 Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

North of Baku, we visited the Temple of Fire of Atashgah, an ancient zohorastrian site, and the burning mountain of Yanardag

#Azerbaijan
#TravelCaucasus
#BakuAdventures
#FireTemple
#Yanardag
#ZoroastrianHistory
#OffbeatDestinations
#HiddenWonders

Shanghai 🇨🇳 skyline at night.
All taken during a quick 24h layover.

#shanghai #china #skyline #nightphotography #shotbypixel

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A day in Ningbo, China 🇨🇳 where ancient heritage meets modernity.
The city is not very well known internationally, although it's very rich in history and sights. And it's as big as London.
#Ningbo #ChinaTravel #TianyiPavilion #DiscoverNingbo #TravelAsia #HiddenGems #TravelInspiration
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Campanian 🇮🇹 spring distilled: wildflowers gathered on a trek near Caserta, parked in an old cut‑glass carafe. 🌿
#SpringInItaly #ForagedBouquet #Caserta #WildflowerLove #SlowLiving #UpcycledVase #HikeFinds #PlantBasedArt #PrimaveraVibes
#Caserta #italy #spring

Visiting the parents in Italy, and trying to capture the moment with #watercolours.

#italy #campania #painting #spring #caserta

Campidoglio, Rome, at night

The grandeur of the Campidoglio at night—Michelangelo’s masterpiece bathed in light. Rome’s history and elegance come alive in the quiet of the evening. 🇮🇹✨

#Campidoglio #RomeAtNight #EternalCity #Michelangelo #HistoricRome

Civita di Bagnoregio, one of the most incredible semi-abandoned places in italy

Civita di Bagnoregio, the “dying town,” perched above the dramatic Calanchi Valley. A timeless beauty, slowly eroded by nature yet standing resilient. One of Italy’s most surreal and captivating sights.

✨🇮🇹 #CivitaDiBagnoregio #DyingTown #ItalyUnseen #HistoricItaly #Lazio

Sunset from the medieval hill town of Montepulciano, Tuscany

Golden hour over Montepulciano, where medieval rooftops meet the rolling Tuscan landscape. The fading light over Val d’Orcia is pure magic.

✨ #Montepulciano #TuscanySunset #ValdOrcia #ItalyTravel #HilltopViews #Italy

London skyline at night from Bermondsey

London’s skyline illuminated against the night sky, viewed from Bermondsey. Tower Bridge and the shimmering reflections on the Thames create a scene of timeless elegance. ✨🌉

#LondonAtNight #TowerBridge #ThamesViews #CityLights #Bermondsey

View of the Thames in London, from Bermondsey

Golden hour over the Thames, with Tower Bridge and the City skyline in perfect harmony. This view from Bermondsey never gets old—historic charm meets modern London. ✨🌉

#LondonViews #TowerBridge #ThamesSunset #Cityscape #Bermondsey

Standing Stone (Menhir) of Peyrefitte in France in Aquitaine. mystical and ancient

An enigmatic standing stone in Peyrefitte, Aquitaine, France. This ancient menhir offers a glimpse into the mystique of a bygone era, set against a timeless, rugged landscape.

#Peyrefitte #Aquitaine #AncientMonument #MysticalTravels #TravelFrance

Jungfrau, Switzerland

A breathtaking winter scene from the heights of the Jungfrau, Switzerland. The rugged peaks and untouched snow create a dramatic, otherworldly landscape. Nature at its most awe-inspiring. ❄️🏔️
#Jungfrau #SwissAlps #WinterWonders #MountainMajesty #Switzerland

Golden hour in the heart of London’s financial district. The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange glow in the fading light, a striking contrast of history and modern city life.

#LondonLandmarks #GoldenHour #CityofLondon #HistoricArchitecture

Golden hour transforms the cityscape—bold colours, sharp angles, and a rare blue sky over #London. Captured near Liverpool Street, where modern architecture meets perfect light.

#LondonArchitecture #LiverpoolStreet #GoldenHour #Cityscapes #ModernDesign #UrbanExplorer

A surreal landscape near Hveradalir, Iceland—where ancient lava fields meet vibrant green moss, creating an otherworldly contrast. The ever-changing light adds to the mystique of this remote and untamed terrain. 🌿⛰️✨

#IcelandicNature #Hveradalir #LavaFields #Otherworldly #TravelPhotography

Roman Theatre of Pietramelara, Caserta, Italy

A hidden gem in southern #Italy —the Roman Theatre of Pietramelara, #Caserta. Perched above the valley, this ancient site offers not only history but breathtaking panoramic views. A timeless stage where nature and culture meet.

#HiddenItaly #RomanTheatre #Pietramelara #AncientRuins #ScenicViews

Roman Forum at night

Ancient grandeur illuminated—The Roman Forum by night. Once the heart of a vast empire, these ruins still whisper stories of power, politics, and civilisation. A mesmerising blend of history and timeless beauty. 🌙🏛️✨

#RomanForum #RomeAtNight #AncientRuins #EternalCity #HistoryAlive

Couple feeding birds on a winter day in Padova, Italy

A quiet winter morning in #Padova, #Italy—soft light, crisp air, and a gentle stillness interrupted only by the flutter of birds. Moments like these invite reflection. ❄️🌿✨

#Padova #WinterMorning #SereneScenes #ItalyThroughMyLens #TravelReflections

Golfo di Napoli

Naples at twilight—where history, culture, and nature converge. The city's golden lights stretch towards the Bay of Naples, with the ever-imposing Mount Vesuvius standing as a silent guardian. A scene of timeless beauty. 🌆🌋✨

#Napoli #MountVesuvius #ItalyViews #TwilightMagic #TravelMoments

A lone observer of the Thames—city life blurs in the background, but this seagull remains unimpressed.

#LondonScenes #ThamesViews #CityBird #MonochromeMoments #UrbanWildlife

The Thames with tower Bridge in the distance

London in reflection—Tower Bridge stands timeless beneath brooding skies, mirrored in perfect symmetry. A city of history, captured in stillness.

#TowerBridge #LondonReflections #MonochromeMagic #UrbanSymmetry #TimelessLondon

The Shard, London

The Shard pierces the London skyline, its reflection doubling the drama of the city's modern architecture. A perfect blend of glass, steel, and shadow.

#LondonViews #TheShard #Reflections #ModernArchitecture #MonochromeMood

Tower Bridge

A timeless reflection of #London's iconic Tower Bridge. The symmetry of history and modernity captured in perfect stillness.

#LondonLandmarks #TowerBridge #Reflections #MonochromeMagic #TimelessLondon

It was totally breathtaking!

Waterfall in Iceland over green mountains

Bjarnarfoss, cascading down the cliffs like a silver thread through the mist, feels almost otherworldly. A hidden gem on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, raw beauty meets a touch of mystery.

#Iceland #Bjarnarfoss #WaterfallWonders #MistyLandscapes #ExploreIceland #HiddenGem #NatureMagic #travel

Black and white scene of London

Live from #London a view of the Thames, gulls take in the city’s ever-changing skyline. Tower Bridge in the distance, while the modern towers of Canary Wharf loom beyond.

#bnw #monochrome
#LondonWinter #MillenniumBridge #ThamesViews #TowerBridge #CityContrast #BlackAndWhitePhotography

A black church in the distance from the beach

A path through the dunes leads to Búðakirkja, the striking black church of Búðir, standing alone against the misty Icelandic landscape. A place of quiet beauty and stark contrast. 🌿🏡✨

#Iceland #Búðakirkja #Búðir #ExploreIceland #MinimalistBeauty #LandscapePhotography #HiddenGem