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Spices

CityPhotos — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:16:01 +0000

Arab cuisine is known for the use of spices. They have been used in food since the begining of their culture and they have taken an important part in the trade between east and west. So for a trading city like Marrakesh is normal to find many spices for sale in their local markets. Photo [...]

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Saadian Tombs

CityPhotos — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:12:13 +0000

Marrakesh is an historic landmark. This Morrocan city has taken relevant parts in world history. This is something that can be seen when visiting the city, with places like the Saadian Tombs from the 16th century, Djemaa el Fna or Koutoubia Mosque. Picture by David Stanley

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Grote Markt

CityPhotos — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:16:42 +0000

Grote Markt is the center of bruges downtown. In medieval times, when the city had a big role in Europe’s commerce, it was the main place where business took part. In 1996 the hall was closed to road traffic and the pedestrains were able to rediscover one of the most attractive parts of the city. [...]

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Walking by Doha

CityPhotos — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:42:20 +0000

Doha is a very nice city. Qatar is a country that really has complished this, at night you can walk around with your fancy camera and nothing, except the amazing pictures you can take, will happen. iPad wallpaper by Leigh Thomas

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Playing with light

CityPhotos — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:35:46 +0000

Doha islamic museum has a lot of openings to allow natural light inside. If you’re lucky and have some spare time you can enjoy playing with the light in order to show some beautiful contrasts. Photo by Leigh Thomas

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Arrival or departure?

CityPhotos — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:30:43 +0000

Airports are a place where stories end or start, the beginning of a new life or the end of the workload and the start of the holidays. Every passenger has a story, and when you can enjoy it at Istanbul it’s surely a good one. Photo by josemanuelerre

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Seoul Tower

CityPhotos — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:22:59 +0000

One of the most iconic constructions of Seoul is the communications tower. located in the top of a hill it can be seen all over the city and it’s part of all the skylines of the city. Wallpaper by Nagyman

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5 Best Android Photo apps to take urban pictures

CityPhotos — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:39:24 +0000

Urban pictures are normally taken on the go, you just casually find the moment and take the shot. Normally the equipment is not the best suited, as you tend to use what you have in hand. In most cases you’ll use the camera that you always carry around: The Smartphone So for all android users [...]

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Worship

CityPhotos — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:23:30 +0000

Even if its a secular country Turkey’s main religion is Islam. An its main city, Istanbul, is a place full of Mosques. So it’s not difficult to find people in worship. Photo by Thomas Leuthard

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Doha harbor

CityPhotos — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:31:25 +0000

Eventhough it’s full of skyscrapers, Doha is still a traditional city.Just walk aroud Doha harbor and you’ll find ancient fishing boats like the pictured ones. Wallpaper by Leigh Thomas

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