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Nur-Sultan

Nur-Sultan, formerly known as Astana, is the capital city of Kazakhstan. It is a modern and vibrant city that boasts a unique blend of traditional and contemporary architecture. The city is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Bayterek Tower, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center. These landmarks offer excellent photography opportunities for both amateur and professional photographers. Additionally, the city's parks, such as the Central Park and the Nurzhol Boulevard, provide stunning backdrops for nature and landscape photography. With its diverse range of photography locations, Nur-Sultan is a must-visit destination for any photography enthusiast.

Remembering 2012: Kazakhstan
Bayterek

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Astana skyline with the Bayterek Tower in the center and the Northern Lights wavy highrises at left.

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Bayterek by Night
Bayterek

Astana skyline with the Bayterek Tower in the center and the Northern Lights wavy highrises at left. Taken after dusk on a hot night with...

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Astana from the Bayterek Tower
Inside the Bayterek Tower

View of the Presidential Palace framed by the golden toilet brush holder office buildings in Astana, Kazakhstan, taken from the observation deck of...

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Northern Lights
Northern Lights

The name of these curvy apartment buildings is Northern Lights. Taken in the blue hour in Astana, Kazakhstan.

From wikipedia:

Northern Lights is a...

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New Ghost Town
New Ghost Town

Astana, Kazakhstan, late afternoon. Bayterek tower in the distance, framed by the golden toilet brush holders. The government building area feels...

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Bayterek by Day
Bayterek

Astana skyline with the Bayterek Tower in the center and the Northern Lights wavy highrises at left. Taken the next day after the previous photo.

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The Singing Fountains of Astana
The Singing Fountains of Astana

This somewhat cheesy sound and light show is indeed named the "singing fountains" and start at 9:00PM in the evening, it was a bit early for the...

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Nur Astana
Nur Astana

Nur Astana mosque, Kazakhstan. Interior view of the dome from below. From wiki:

The Nur-Astana Mosque (Kazakh: Нұр-Астана мешіті‎), is a mosque...

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Northern Lights by Day
Northern Lights by Day

Northern Lights buildings seen in daylight. The aquamarine color comes out better under sunlight.

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The Singing Fountains of Astana
The Singing Fountains of Astana

This somewhat cheesy sound and light show is indeed named the "singing fountains" and start at 9:00PM in the evening, it was a bit early for the...

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Bizarroland
Bizarroland

Astana, the strange new capital city of Kazakhstan, still under construction, though this part seen here is complete. The big tower is the Bayterek...

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Nur Astana
Nur Astana

Nur Astana mosque, Kazakhstan. Exterior reflections in the non-functioning fountain pool. From wiki:

The Nur-Astana Mosque (Kazakh: Нұр-Астана...

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Northern Lights by Day
Northern Lights by Day

Northern Lights buildings seen in daylight. The aquamarine color comes out better under sunlight.

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