The Cityscapes Collection

A cityscape is the urban version of a landscape. Even suburban and industrial regions, building sites, and railway yards can become subjects for cityscapes.

A cityscape photograph can be a powerful image that conveys a sense of wonder, power, and beauty, often all at once. To create a great cityscape composition, there are some ingredients you should consider.

Firstly, it’s important to be in the right place at the right time. The scale of the city is also important, as is the positioning of the camera, the time of day, and the weather conditions. Long exposures during the blue hour can create stunning effects, and water and elevation can also be used to great effect.

Cityscapes don’t have to be wide-angle or grand-scale images. By using a telephoto lens, you can zoom in and isolate specific areas of the scene, which can help to identify the location without revealing the entire cityscape. For example, a slightly zoomed-out image of the Big Ben clock face can be a perfect example of this, and you would know that you are in London.

In summary, to create a great cityscape, it’s essential to be in the right place at the right time, consider the scale of the city, use the correct positioning, and take into account the time of day and weather conditions.

The Cityscape Collection by Craig features magnificent images from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Cape Town.