Some structures are designed so they are not just beautiful creations of architecture, but also dynamic and changing entities. One of the ways to achieve this effect is by using light and color. Every night, they transform buildings like the ones you're about to see into unique and exceptionally beautiful structures. Have a look at some of my favorites, and click on the photos to see them after dark...
CLICK on the images to see the buildings at night!
Beijing National Aquatics Center, China
These Architectural Drawings Appear to Be Illuminated
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19 Pictures That Prove Your Eyes and Brain Are Lying to You
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Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
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20 Photos That Celebrate the Spectacular Colors of our World
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The 2023 German Society for Nature Photography Competition
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Admire Some of History’s Finest Photos Reimagined in Color
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Take a Look At These Truly Beautiful Dog Photos!
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Have You Ever Seen Giants Things & Creatures Like This?
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10 Medieval Walled Cities that Are a Wonder to Visit!
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These Photos Were Captured Just at the Right Moment...
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21st Century Architecture is Really Stunning to Behold...
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Town Reclaims Its Traditional Buildings - Fascinating!
This French town narrowly escaped being turned into just another dilapidated city, but it managed to turn back the clock and reclaim its historic heritage.
An Artist Colored 14 Iconic Film Scenes and We’re Stunned!
Incredibly talented Austrian artist colorized 14 famous vintage film scenes and portraits of famous actors and they look unbelievably real!
These Pictures Look Like They Were Taken In Another World
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Dubai, the City of a Thousand and One Views!
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You've Got to See This Award-Winning Aerial Photography!
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This Common Waterhole Attracts a Huge Variety of Wildlife
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20 Stunning Photos of Women in the Most Gorgeous Dresses!
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These Chinese Gardens are Like Nothing You've Seen Before!
These gardens combine beauty and function, and are places of pure serenity and unparalleled grace.
Some Mishaps Are More Expensive Than Others...
These photos bring you the most expensive mishaps you ever saw.
Humor and Art Collide in These Wacky Street Art Pics
Frank de Ruwe is a street artist who uses his witty and brilliant art to bring fresh life to dull and bland streets.
You Won't See These Rare Sights Twice in Your Lifetime!
Here are 20 rare and unbelievable sights that you certainly won't end up seeing twice in you lifetime!
18 Things About the Eiffel Tower You Never Knew
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20 Amazing Animal Photos that'll Leave You Breathless
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The Best of South Asian Architecture - 15 Magnificent Gems
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13 EPIC Halloween Home Makeovers
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The Small Things in Nature Are the MOST Precious!
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16 Stunning Photos That are Worth 1000 Words
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14 Vivid Portraits of Gorgeous Rare Birds
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These Photos Bring to Life the Most Beautiful Reflections
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21 Photos from The World's Most Beautiful Historical Sites
For professional photographers, historical sites are among the most picturesque places in the world, proof of which you can see in these photos...
These Famous Clock Towers are a Sight to Behold!
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A 100 Year Old Window to Another New York City
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16 Pictures That Will Make You See the World Differently...
Thanks to the following series of images, your point of view about different things is going to change. Just take a look for yourself!
23 Incredible Photographs Taken at Just the Right Moment
These scarcely believable pictures have NOT been doctored. They were just taken at the perfect time.
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Would You Pay $15 Million for This Grand House?
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This collection of fantastic historical photos will leave you intrigued.