They say that seeing the Earth from outer space puts problems and human life into perspective. It seems to me that seeing cities from above puts human evolution, urban development and culture into perspective. And not only. Besides a certain aesthetic and feel these photos have, they also tell complete stories of the past and the present. And while some city views make you dream, some remind of Burtynsky’s Manufactured Landscapes.
Moskow
Dubai
Male – Maldives
Venice
Shanghai
Vancouver
Amsterdam
Cape Town
Athens
Mexico City
Barcelona
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