Latvia
Latvia is a small country located in Northern Europe, known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant cities. It is a perfect destination for photography enthusiasts who are looking for unique and picturesque locations to capture. From the charming old town of Riga, with its colorful buildings and cobblestone streets, to the pristine beaches of Jurmala, Latvia offers a diverse range of photography opportunities. The country is also home to several national parks, including Gauja National Park, where visitors can capture breathtaking views of forests, rivers, and ancient castles. Additionally, the Latvian countryside is dotted with picturesque villages, historic manors, and traditional farmsteads, providing endless possibilities for capturing the essence of rural life.
Photography regions of Latvia
Photography of Latvia
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A view of Riga from the roof of Latvian Academy of Sciences Вид на Ригу с крыши Латвийской Академии наук
A view to the lest river bank of Daugava, Riga, Latvia (raw after pp) Вид на левый берег Западной Двины, Рига, Латвия (raw после обработки)
A soviet monument next to the Old railway bridge, Riga, Latvia Советский памятник возле старого железнодорожного моста, Рига, Латвия
Riga skyline in the evening, Latvia.
The railroad bridge over the Daugava river and the former airship hangars in Riga, Latvia.
Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2aEeUYh
Nice building in Strēlnieku iela and Alberta iela junction.
Impressive area with lots of amazing Art Nouveau buildings.
House of Konstantīns Pēkšēns
The great library in Riga
Black Head Guild headquarters and St. Peter's Church (Basilica), Old town square, Riga, Latvia Штаб-квартира Гильдии черноголовых и Собор Св. Петра,...
St. Peter's Church (Basilica), Old town square, Riga, Latvia Собор Св. Петра, Старая площадь, Рига, Латвия
Light before sunset
Light before sunset
St. Peter's Church interior, Riga, Latvia Интерьер Церкви Св. Петра, Рига, Латвия
House by Konstantīns Pēkšēns en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstant%C4%ABns_P%C4%93k%C5%A1%C4%...
An example of the beautiful Art Nouveau in Riga. This is the building on elisabetes Street 10b, and was made by Mikhail Eisenstein the Latvian Art Nouveau architect in 1903.
A view of Riga TV broadcasting tower from the roof of Latvian Academy of Sciences Вид на Рижскую телебашню с крыши Латвийской Академии наук
Rezekne castle ruins, eastern Latvia, at dusk, taken under an umbrella in pouring rain. I used a LED flashlight (torch) to illuminate the ruins, but...
The Old railway bridge, Riga, Latvia Старый железнодорожный мост, Рига, Латвия
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Latvia!
Most notably Andrey Sulitskiy, Fer_SG and Rob Oo.