While many visit cities to explore and see the sights, one of the most unique and beautiful views to witness is a city’s skyline lit up at night. From a bird’s eye view that some may not ever get the opportunity to experience, the hustle and bustle of city life can be a breathtaking thing.
However, the skylines of our favourite cities have not always looked the way they do today, with many seeing vast developments over the past decades. To mark the release of the new Samsung S22 and its new Nightography features, Mobile Phones Direct has created image sliders to show how different cities have changed over time.
Image Sliders
From London to Tokyo, the image sliders for each city show two different times. From a time of low buildings and busy boat crossings, the user can slide to built-up developments of skyscrapers and busy lights.
The images reflect a time before some of the world’s most iconic monuments were erected. For instance, Sydney’s slider depicts a world without the famous Sydney Opera House, while London’s shows a city without The Shard, The Gherkin and The Walkie Talkie.
On the other hand, for Paris and Tokyo the sliders show how the cities have developed around their renowned landmarks, the Eiffel Tower and the Tokyo Tower. Similarly, while The Three Graces still stand strong on the skyline of Liverpool, now there is a background including some of the city’s tallest buildings including West Tower and Radio City Tower.
Damian Gowland, Head of Group Mobile Purchasing at Mobile Phones Direct, says: “From these image sliders it’s spectacular to see how our cities have developed over time. From skyscrapers to monumental towers, it’s fascinating to see how our cities have grown to now be home to so many prominent landmarks.
“While none of these images were taken on a Samsung S22, the new phone has incredible new Nightography features so users can try and take their own city skyline pictures themselves. With a 50MP wide camera that automatically adjusts exposure, we would love to see the beautiful skylines and night imagery users photograph.”
Key tips for when capturing content at night includes;
Stay Still
One of the trickiest elements to taking photos at night is to reduce any potential blurring. Even the slightest movement can cause the image to blur, so keep your phone camera still as much as possible. Prop your phone on a stable ledge to reduce movement or attach a mobile tripod for more stability.
Natural Light
A great element of taking photographs at night is to use the natural light you have available in your image. Whether that’s using the lights available from buildings like in the images above, or making the most of a street light or shop sign, natural light is a great resource for night time photography.
Prepare
Like anywhere you may go in the world, the darker it will get, the colder it will get. Make sure you’re prepared for the night with extra layering and any additional light sources you may need.
Find the full sliders and more information here: https://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/advice-and-inspiration/guides/nightography-capturing-our-changing-cities-at-night
