When you think about small canals flowing through a city, streets where people travel more by small boats than cars, then the first city that comes to mind is Venice, Italy. It is a picturesque town in southern Italy.
But what a lot of people don’t know is that Venice isn’t the only beautiful canal town in the world. This article will explore other Venetian-style cities that are not venice themselves. Unsurprisingly a lot of the cities on this list will be in Europe.  

5. Bruges, Belgium

​Imagine a typical enchanting city inside Europe. That is the city of Burges in Belgium. And just like the city of Venice, Bruges is full of waterways. But waterways and the historical city full of medieval architecture aren’t the city’s only attraction. 

Bruges is also known for its local chocolate scene, making it a paradise for people with sweet tooth. So if you are looking for a fairy tale version of Venice, Bruges is the place to go.

4. Annecy, France

The beautiful town of Annecy in France is located high up in the north along the Alps. The town is just 26 miles south of another alpine beauty Geneva, Switzerland. The town of Annecy is a burst of colorful 100-year-old houses and canals throughout the city. 

If you want to glide on romantic waterways with alps in the background. Annecy is the perfect Venetian inspirsed city to do that.

3. Giethoorn, Netherlands

We can’t talk about cities and canals without going to the land of giants, the Netherlands. The Netherlands has one of the most extensive canal systems. In fact, the whole country is basically built on a huge delta. This is why not only one but two cities from the Netherlands will be featured here.
Geithoorn is a small village town in the Netherland with a population of just over 2000 people. But what the village lacks in people makes up in beauty. It is a beautiful village with an extensive 4-mile long canal system. 

For tourists and people living in the village alike, the canals serve as a mode of transportation since the village doesn’t have any roads. That is a photography experience; everyone should experience it at least once.  

2. Zhouzhuang, China

​The city of Zhouzhang is china’s oldest water town. And it has made itself a hub of tourism because of that. You can take a picturesque ride on a gondola and even sail through small markets with vendors also using boats as their stalls. It is totally a unique place to visit. 

And if you visit the city in June, you can witness the maaing Dragon Boat festival. A show of colors, light, and mystical beauty.

1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

​The Netherlands has already made this list once with the town of Giethoorn. But Giethoorn is not the only city the dutch pride for its canal beauty. The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is also known for its beautiful canal system. Amsterdam boasts about 60 miles of waterways that encircle the city. 

With the European architecture and small boats on the waterways, Amsterdam successfully manages to create an ambiance of romance. A perfect place to document European romanticism.  

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Phone holders come in different shapes and sizes. This is because they serve different uses. Some phone holders like long selfie sticks, as the name suggests, are used to take selfies. While Gorilla pods can be used as tripods or phone holders that you can wrap around objects.

Phone holders are particularly helpful for urban photography. Especially in phone photography like time lapses where you need the phone to be still for a long time. In this article let’s go through some of the most common types of phone holders. They can be tripod, bipod, or monopod in design, but they are all useful for one thing: holding your phone.

4. Tripod   
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The most basic of the phone holders, a simple tripod. But just because these accessories aren’t as exciting as the others don’t mean it is not useful. Tripods can be used in a variety of ways. Need to take a group photo but there is no one to take your picture. Just place the phone in the holder and either uses a timer or a Bluetooth remote shutter device to take the picture. 

Tripods aren’t just helpful to take pictures without a person holding a phone. They are also useful in pictures that require your phone to be static for long periods. For example, a long exposure picture is only successful if the phone is static for the duration of the picture. A Tripod is an excellent choice when the alternative is a shaky hand.

3. Smartphone mounts for vehicles

Phone mounts for bikes and cars are more about utility than photography. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use them to record videos or pictures as you drive around. 

You just have to set your phone mount right and then you can use it as a makeshift dashcam. There are phone mounts for the car that have suction pads on the other end, so you can stick them directly on your windscreen for a direct view of the front. You can use it to drive and record stunning videos.

2. Gorilla Tripod 

Gorilla Tripods are an amazing type of trend that has become popular among photographers and content creators in the past few years. A gorilla tripod is similar to a regular tripod, but its legs are more flexible. That means you can use the tripod in more flexible ways. 

You can even wrap Gorilla tripods around things like poles and railings to set the phone camera different and creative angles.

1. Selfie Stick

The selfie stick is the holy grail of phone holders. Most selfie sticks have a phone holding section at one end and a gripping part at the other. Selfie sticks can extend and collapse, so they are more portable. 

Selfie sticks vary greatly. Some use Bluetooth to trigger pictures, others need you to plug your phone into the stick. There are even 3 in 1 selfie sticks that can also be used like tripods. Selfie sticks are very simple devices by themselves but can greatly enhance your creative freedom while taking pictures.
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As humans have built their own jungles out of concrete and steel, one species of animal has been endured this change. I am talking about the Birds. Birds’ habitat our cities and give them a touch of unadulterated nature.
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Urban Photography heavily features birds in various ways. As these are one of the most common and visible animals you can find in large urban centers. So let us take a look at some of the most common birds you can find in a city.
5. Crows/Ravens  

While crows and ravens are technically different species of birds, but they are related and often confused for each other, so they are grouped together here. Crows are simply a common sight almost globally in urban and rural areas of the world. 

Crows usually have more greyish feather coats while ravens are known to have a more jet blackish coat. In lots of cultures crows and ravens are associated with bad omens, so people don’t really like them. Nonetheless, crows are a staple part of urban life.
4. Sparrows

Sparrows are another common bird that you can find around the cities. These small birds are cute sight and you can see them around during the day. The best part about sparrows is that they don’t need a lot of space to nest. So they even end up making nests on buildings.

A fun fact about sparrows is that in Greek mythology they are considered a symbol of love. If you want to capture sparrows the best time is during the morning when they are most active.
3. Parrots  

While parrots can come in a range of different colors and coats, the most common color you will see on a parrot is the iconic green. A lot of people like to keep parrots as pets and teach them how to speak. 

Parrots are mostly native to cities in warmer regions of the world. So think of places like Australia, Central America, and South Asia.
2. Songbirds

Songbirds are not a specific species of birds but rather a classification that includes a wide range of small birds like robins and mockingbirds. In fact, this classification is so huge by most estimates there are about 4000 species of Songbirds. 

​From the name you can tell most songbirds are known for their high melodious singing voice. This is because most songbirds have highly developed vocal organs. Having said that, not all songbirds have a melodious voice, but most do. Songbirds are a common sight in urban areas, blessing us with their songs.
1. Doves/Pigeons

Just like the Crows and Ravens in the start, Doves and Pigeons are two different types of birds but are often confused for each other. These are the most common sight of animals you will see in a city. In fact, it is not uncommon to show people always feeding Doves or Pigeons in parks or near fountains in the cities. 

​Doves and Pigeons have become the ultimate representation of birds in urban centers. You will find them perched on statues and buildings throughout the urban landscapes of the world.

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Europe is known for its natural beauty and historic medieval architecture. The best part about roaming around Europe for photography is that it is not only stunning during the day, but it also unveils its exotic beauty during the nighttime.
From viewing the northern lights in Iceland to visiting the Alps under the stary night, these are some of the best places in Europe for nighttime photography.  

5. Ibiza, Spain
 
If there is one place in Europe that is known for its nightlife, it’s Ibiza. Ibiza is a Spanish island located in the Mediterranean sea of the easter coast of mainland Spain. While there is no doubt about the city’s beauty during the day, it’s the nighttime when Ibiza truly shines. 

​From the all-night beach parties along the coastline, the city is buzzing with excitement all night. So you can go on long photography walks at night and take pictures of the buzzing party scene that sprawls from the city center to the beaches.

4. Berlin, Germany

The streets of Berlin during the day may be filled with serious government officials and diplomats from all over the world. But when the sun goes down, the real berlin comes to life. 

​Berlin is known for its fantastic nightlife. Berlin is known for its techno music clubs. So you will see a splash of dozens of different lights and a lot of people in leather. The historic city just assumes a different personality at night when everyone comes out party and have a good time.

3. Vienna, Austria
 
At the foothills of the Alps, Vienna is just an absolute treat to look at during the night. The Danube just flows right along with the city. The capital of Austria is filled with historic buildings and offers the most impressive European experience. 

​Just imagine the snow-covered Alps in the background, a golden city during the night, and the clear water of the Danube river reflecting the city lights. This is what awaits you in the city of Vienna.

2. Mykonos, Greece​

Greece has a lot of islands that are famous tourist spots. None more so than the Island of Mykonos. During the day you can enjoy the sunny beaches on the Mediterranean. 

​But nighttime is when Mykonos rises like a phoenix from the ashes. It’s white-painted mud huts lighting up with golden lights from incandescent bulbs. Mykonos offers the perfect night landscape. You have a Mediterranean island on one side and the start night on the other.

1. þingvellir National Park, Iceland

This is by far the most mesmerizing place for nighttime photography in Europe. The main attraction of this national park is the unadulterated view of the aurora Polaris, also known as the northern lights. While these lights can be viewed from anywhere in Aurora Zone. This is a latitudinal oval between 65-72°N near the arctic circle. 

​þingvellir National Park is by far the best view of the northern light. Combining the clean view of the lights with the backdrop of pure Icelandic beauty. You have the perfect place in Europe to visit during the night.

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