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.
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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Astana skyline with the Bayterek Tower in the center and the Northern Lights wavy highrises at left.
Nur Astana mosque, Kazakhstan. Exterior reflections in the non-functioning fountain pool. From wiki:
The Nur-Astana Mosque (Kazakh: Нұр-Астана...
Northern Lights buildings seen in daylight. The aquamarine color comes out better under sunlight.
View of the Presidential Palace framed by the golden toilet brush holder office buildings in Astana, Kazakhstan, taken from the observation deck of...
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...
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...
The name of these curvy apartment buildings is Northern Lights. Taken in the blue hour in Astana, Kazakhstan.
From wikipedia:
Northern Lights is a...
Astana, Kazakhstan, late afternoon. Bayterek tower in the distance, framed by the golden toilet brush holders. The government building area feels...
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...
Nur Astana mosque, Kazakhstan. Interior view of the dome from below. From wiki:
The Nur-Astana Mosque (Kazakh: Нұр-Астана мешіті), is a mosque...
Northern Lights buildings seen in daylight. The aquamarine color comes out better under sunlight.
Astana, the strange new capital city of Kazakhstan, still under construction, though this part seen here is complete. The big tower is the Bayterek...