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NatGeo’s August CitiScapes

09/02/13 | photography

Happy Labor Day! When I was young one of the subscriptions I looked forward receiving every month was the National Geographic my parents mother received.  While I have not received a yellow paper issue in years truly enjoy there online presence, the NatGeo website has great content. As a city girl I absolutely loved their topic for the photo of the day in August, city pictures. Out of the 30 photos submitted by readers and chosen by the magazine these are my five favorites:

Shanghai Skyline
Shanghai Skyline
Photograph by Tian-yu Xiong
 Rooftop Garden, Manhattan
 Rooftop Garden, Manhattan
Photograph by Diane Cook and Len Jenshel

Mall of Asia, Manila
Mall of Asia, Manila
Photograph by Dr. Akira Takaue
Baiterek Monument, Kazakhstan
Baiterek Monument, Kazakhstan
Photograph by Gerd Ludwig

 Baia Mare, Romania Photograph by Cristi Niculescu
 Baia Mare, Romania
Photograph by Cristi Niculescu

I did not take any of these photos but I congratulate the photographers on these amazing shots, well done!  I am also really looking forward to viewing and reading the submissions for this month’s topic for the photo of the day, the stories behind your shots. 
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Comments

  1. Kelly Ann says

    September 8, 2013 at 1:57 am

    I feel the same way, I wish I took these photos!

  2. Kelly Ann says

    September 8, 2013 at 1:57 am

    Me too, I need to add a few of these places to my bucket list!

  3. Kelly Ann says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I agree, very fun!

  4. Kelly Ann says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I know, I wish I could take credit for them – they are extremely well thought out shots!

  5. Kelly Ann says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Absolutely, glad you like them too!

  6. KateAdam Florken says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    These are breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!

    -Kate
    http://www.theflorkens.com

  7. Grace says

    September 2, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    I love that last one of Romania! The black and white is perfect. I’m no expert on photography, but they’re all pretty awesome!

    Have a great day!
    Grace

    A Southern Drawl

  8. Amber says

    September 2, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    These are gorgeous!!! I love looking at the photos in those mags, too!

  9. Kelly Ann says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Thanks, glad you agree!

  10. Kelly Ann says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I really should get the paper copies again, they were so fun!

  11. Kelly Ann says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Me too, now I just need to find out where exactly it is so I can go!

  12. Kelly Ann says

    September 2, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    They really do but what is crazy is that these are submitted by the readers!

  13. Ana Paula says

    September 2, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Wow! These are stunning! The folks at NatGeo might know a thing or two about photography! 😉

    xo,
    Ana Paula
    {Visit me at Mommyhood, PhD}

  14. Akshara Vivekananthan says

    September 2, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    I love reading National Geographic! It was so inspirational as a kid and now it is a great read to dream beyond! The desire to travel is abundant! My favorite photo is of the rooftop garden in Manhattan- so gorgeous.

    Cheers!
    Akshara
    Simply Akshara

  15. Kelsey Wilburn says

    September 2, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    gorgeous scenery! makes me want to travel!
    kw ladies in navy
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  16. Helene says

    September 2, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Wow! These photos are incredible!!

  17. Kimberley Tobin says

    September 2, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    My mom used to subscribe when I was little too! And now I do 🙂 It truly is my favorite mail to receive!

  18. laetitiasrose says

    September 2, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Such amazing pictures, so beautiful and inspiring.:D
    ♥
    http://www.letirose.com

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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