1. my city
my view
young
photographers
celebrating
25 years of
EUROCITIES

2. Paul Bevan
Secretary General
EUROCITIES
photo competition
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, EUROCITIES
asked its members to provide a photo - taken by
a young person between the ages of 15 and 25
- which represents their city. Cities could choose
how best to select this photo, with some
launching competitions or taking advantage of
social media to reach young photographers.
The criteria for competition entries were
that they must be taken by a photographer
between the ages of 15 and 25, and that they
must illustrate ‘people and place’ in line with the
EUROCITIES 2011Genoa conference theme, with
some suggested themes such as wealth and
poverty, planning for the future, transformation
processes and liveable neighbourhoods.
The chosen photos were then submitted, with
three winners picked by an independent jury.
All young photographers were invited to Genoa
to exhibit their photos.
We also received some entries which, although
printed in this book, were not eligible for the
competition, some because their photographer
was outside the age bracket, or because they
were submitted after the deadline.

3. m y c i t y
mijnstad
maville
miciudad
mojeměsto
my view

5. We would like to thank the
following cities for their
generous contributions
towards our EUROCITIES
25 years special activities:
GRAND LYON
NANTES METROPOLE
ROTTERDAM
THE HAGUE
WARSAW

6. FOREWORD
Frank Jensen
Lord Mayor
of Copenhagen
President of
EUROCITIES
‘My city – my view’ is a collection of photos by young
photographers from across the EUROCITIES network.
To celebrate 25 years of EUROCITIES, members were asked to
select one photo which best represents their city, taken by a young
person aged 15 to 25. They embraced the concept, with many
launching calls for entries using competitions and social media.
With the title in mind, we were looking for images which show
the people and the places that make up our cities.
In these pages you will find the inspiring contributions we have
received from young photographers across Europe. It is these
young people who will shape the future of our cities, bringing with
them new skills, perspectives and ideas. It is therefore essential
that we nurture and encourage this talent, and this photo book is
an excellent example of showcasing their potential. This book also
offers a unique insight into city life across our network:
the people and the places that make Europe what it is today.
I encourage you to take the time to enjoy this book, read the
stories behind the photos and reflect on what the next 25 years
might have in store for Europe’s cities, with these young people
paving the way.
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7. Anna Drozd specialises in Michael Chia is a freelance Caroline Van Kerckhoven is
social, employment and commercial and art a youth worker at D’BROEJ,
education policy in EUROCITIES. photographer. He has an association of ten youth
Last year, she coordinated had several exhibitions in organisations in different
our activities under the 2010 international fine art galleries. neighbourhoods in Brussels.
European Year for Combating Through leisure activities and
Poverty and Social Exclusion. Michael was born and raised projects, D’BROEJ contributes to
Her main interests are social in Singapore, and now lives the development and support
and physical regeneration in and works in Brussels, Belgium. of children and youngsters.
urban areas, planning and He is also an accomplished
management in cities, as photography workshop leader Caroline began her career as
well as the public sector in and organises seminars for a physicist, but quickly shifted
general, education policy and people who wish to use this her focus to social work. After
international development. media as a tool for artistic self a year spent volunteering in
Taking photos is her hobby expression. Pakistan and Bolivia, she arrived
and she is especially keen on in Brussels in 2004 where she
concert photography, urban He has accumulated his has been working for several
and travel photography, as well vast experience travelling years. As well as youth work,
as landscapes. In the future, around Europe and Asia for she also makes documentaries.
she would like to start making his photography projects. This Within D’BROEJ, she guides and
photo-reportages. provided him with an eye for supports youth workers and
detail and an ease for working their groups in using video and
with people when shooting other multimedia tools as a way
THE JURY
portraits. of communicating, exploring
the world and expressing
themselves.
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9. WINNER
Jelena Bajić, 24 years
Jelena Pažin, 25 years
BANJA LUKA
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Connection
This photo was taken during a 24-hour photo marathon.
The idea was to produce ten creative photographs of their
hometown. This seemed like an interesting challenge, but
they had no idea how much of a challenge it would be. They
brainstormed ideas, but couldn’t brainstorm their way around
the fact that it was snowing and freezing that day. Ustanička
Street is one of the most peculiar streets in Banja Luka. Every
house has a story to tell. People usually have huge, uninviting
garage doors designed to keep everyone at bay, but these
bright blue doors with an improvised post box were just the
opposite. They conveyed the owner’s sense of humour and
stood out for their uniqueness. Our busy day-to-day lives can
make us blind to the most wonderful things around us. Even
in the tiniest streets far from the bustling city centre one can
discover small hidden treasures.
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11. WINNER
Antigoni Metaxaki
25 years
HERAKLION
Greece
Anticipation
While walking the streets of Heraklion one sunny morning I
caught sight of this little girl. She was sitting on the ground at the
Morozini Square playing her accordion, waiting for passersby
to reward her with a coin. Her eyes are fixed on the woman’s
bag and clothes. Though it is not an unusual sight nowadays,
what touched me more was the desperate expression on her
face, reflecting the poverty and abandonment, not only of
this specific girl, but of helpless and innocent girls around the
world being exploited by grown-ups. Will it ever be possible to
eliminate the gap between poverty and wealth? Will the world
ever be fairer?
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13. WINNER
Srdjan Srdjanov
24 years
NOVI SAD
Serbia
Forever Young
This photo was taken during this year’s ‘third photomarathon’
in Novi Sad. This event attracts photographers from all over
the country trying to capture the essence of our city. I noticed
these three senior ladies leaving a retirement club and getting
into a vintage car. Since there were photographers all over
the town and everybody knew about the event, these ladies
were nice enough to let me take a photo of them. Novi Sad is
a city of young people. We have a big university campus with
nearly 40,000 students. In an environment like this it is easy to
preserve a young spirit that will stay with you throughout your
whole life.
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14. AARHUS
Denmark
Sara S. and Alaa E. play football in the schoolyard at
Lykkeskolen in Aarhus, Denmark. Lykkeskolen is an
independent school with a focus on the study of the Qur’an
and the Arabic language. The girls in the seventh grade
class at the school are facing a decision in their lives that
is very important to their religion. Around the age of 14
and 15, young Muslim women typically are faced with the
decision of whether or not to take the hijab, the Muslim veil
of modesty. Most of the girls in the seventh grade class at
Lykkeskolen have already taken the veil, though some are
still making the decision. However, all express excitement Katie Currid
at the chance to take the hijab, as they see it as a symbol of 21 years
Islam and also a sign of maturity.
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15. AMSTERDAM
Netherlands
This spot means a lot to me because it radiates peace and
Roxanne Spaans quiet in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. If I
18 years didn’t know Amsterdam and I saw this photo, I would want
to stay here forever.
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16. ANTWERP
Belgium
The picture was taken by a young photographer from
Stampmedia. Stampmedia is a youth press agency based in
Antwerp. All their articles and pictures are written and taken
by young volunteers.
The photo was taken at Park Middenvijver, in Antwerp at a
kite festival that was organised in partnership with different
actors from the local community: the cultural centre, the
Afghan community, schools, etc. The activity was part
of the programme of Antwerp European Youth Capital Vincent Buyssens
2011. We chose the photo because it shows the beauty of 21 years
multicultural and sectoral crossover and cooperation.
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17. BARCELONA
Joy in the Castell
‘Castells’, or human towers, are part of the culture of Catalonia.
Spain Declared ‘intangible cultural heritage’ by UNESCO in 2010,
the castells are human towers that are very beautiful as well
as being technically demanding. The human towers require
effort and solidarity: the youngest ‘castellers’ climb up to the
top of the tower while the strongest ones support the base.
The photograph shows, close up, the delight of Petra Rechach
i Torrens, a member of the ‘Colla dels Castellers de Sants’ (the
Human Tower Association of the neighbourhood of Sants).
In the background you can see how the tower is being
successfully dismantled. The photograph was taken during La
Mercè, a major festival in Barcelona, in the main Sant Jaume
Jorge Dourado square.
31 years The photograph reflects the values of the city of Barcelona: NOT INCLUDED
effort, solidarity, beauty and joy... IN COMPETITION
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18. BELFAST
United Kingdom
Every day I notice how the landscape around my
neighbourhood becomes more and more congested with
the sight of cranes, building works and factories. Before the
view of Cave Hill in the background is lost forever in the
jungle of buildings, I just wanted to capture one last picture
of it. The picture was taken from my house and I chose it
because it shows the unique relationship that Cave Hill has
with the city below it, which I feel is being lost. I feel the Christopher Tate
relationship between the two is slowly dissolving as a result 16 years
of industry.
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19. BERGEN Norway
True Norwegian Black Metal
The picture is taken in Bergen (Norway) at the historic
Bryggen, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list of
cultural and natural heritage. The photographer is 23 years
old and lives in Bergen. He is studying literature and is
hoping one day to become a professional photographer.
The picture is taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and
shows ‘Kadaver’ from the band ‘Istårn’. The picture was taken
Jarle Hovda Moe spontaneously. It shows Bergen as a traditional maritime city
23 years as well as an innovative cultural city, and as such it is seen
through youthful eyes.
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20. BEYOGLU
Istanbul is built on two continents joined by the Bosphorus,
and was once the capital of three empires: Roman,
Byzantium and Ottoman, with an 8500 year history and
extensive cultural heritage. The Golden Horn separates Turkey
the district of Beyoglu from the historic peninsula of
Sultanahmet. This side of the Golden Horn was built up
in the Byzantium period around the 5th century and was
the base for European merchants, particularly from Genoa
and Venice. The districts of Beyoglu, Pera and Galata, with
beautiful views of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus,
make up the historical and cultural quarter of Istanbul. When
walking through the streets of Galata and Beyoglu through
Karakoy, you hear the seagulls and the whistling of the ferries
crossing the Bosphorus. I took this picture on the ferry to
Üsküdar, with the beautiful seagull and view of the Galata Özge Sena Küçük
Tower. The seagull symbolises freedom, and the Galata Tower 17 years
love! Freedom and love together !
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21. BIALYSTOK Poland This photo was taken when the skateboarding season was
about to finish. Just a few days later, it was snowing for
the first time that year and skating was only possible in a
roofed skate park. In the photo we can see one of Białystok’s
skateboarders performing a kickflip from two wide steps of
‘Barcelona’. ‘Barcelona’ is a place behind the Białystok City
Hall (visible in the background) covered almost completely
in granite, which is the perfect surface for skateboarding. In
the background we can also see an excavator, a pile of sand
and a fence – it was the beginning of the construction of a
municipal ice-skating rink, which nowadays makes winter
Emil Stankiewicz more pleasant for all inhabitants.
19 years These days, you can find skateboarding enthusiasts every
day in the Skate Plaza, opened for public use in spring 2010.
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22. I am very fortunate to enjoy this view of Birmingham from
my home in Edgbaston. Every time I look out of my window
BIRMINGHAM
United Kingdom
there is something new and interesting to see. I love living
in this vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving city. After
a particularly heavy downpour, a rainbow appeared for
just a few moments and luckily I was able to capture the
scene. It seemed fitting that the rainbow, in all its simplicity
and tranquillity, had settled over the complex and bustling
Bullring markets and shopping centre which is considered
by many, myself included, to be the heart of the city and
the symbol of modern Birmingham. The image captures
the contrasting aspects of Birmingham, from St Martin’s
church, a symbol of Birmingham’s heritage, to the modern Richard James
architecture of the Bullring, capturing the cranes in action 20 years
developing the city well into the future.
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23. BONN Germany
A city is a melting pot and meeting point of different people.
Sometimes the people have different ideals, sometimes
the same ideals. Only people can give an anonymous city a
face. A couple can make a paradise out of the city, for them,
for others. This magical moment made the stars in the sky
grow, and the lights shine. This is electricity, and modern,
Julian Mostert-Lapo Isabella Escobedo cold cities, made from glass and concrete, need this kind
18 years 16 years of electricity, generated by their wonderful people. These
feelings are both unique and universal for all human beings...
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24. BORDEAUX
France
A moment in time that represents everything about
Bordeaux to me: Bordeaux yesterday with its beautiful
18th century architecture and its Place de la Bourse, a
UNESCO world heritage site, and Bordeaux today with its
magnificent public space, originally called the ‘water mirror’,
that has become a ‘beach’ thanks to the enthusiasm of the
inhabitants who took to it right away. It also shows Bordeaux
developing with its innovative cable-free tram system (the
world’s first), complementing the historic surroundings. Pierre-Hugo Lecomte
And above all, Bordeaux tomorrow, full of promise, with this 18 years
dreaming girl and the kids running through the water.
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25. BRABANTSTAD
Netherlands
Photo taken at Breda Central station. Through the windows
of the waiting area, you can see people sitting on the train.
Different railway areas in BrabantStad are being redeveloped.
The transformation of these areas is meant to create new
multifunctional centres. The objective is to achieve a
good mixture of working, living and leisure. These major
Milou Huijsmans projects are a small part of the whole programme ‘investing
17 years together in BrabantStad 2008-2012’, which is an investment
programme of €1.4 billion.
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26. Why do I enjoy my life in Bratislava? One thing I have
always appreciated in people is their effort, their hope – no
BRATISLAVA
Slovakia
matter how small these may be. It gives me the feeling that
nothing is pointless, that standing up for my own opinions
is still worthwhile. That is why you should not let yourself
be dragged along by society but should always stay true to
yourself! Be willing to help others and one day your efforts
will be repaid.
I took this picture when I was on my way home from school,
on an ordinary housing estate, one of hundreds in Bratislava.
The scene made me think of a great number of people I
know. The people who never submit to apparently difficult Kristína Jedličková
situations, but who, instead, try to fight for their views every 18 years
time (a ladybird trying to remove a cigarette butt).
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27. BRIGHTON & HOVE
NOT INCLUDED
IN COMPETITION
United Kingdom
This photograph was taken one morning looking out of my
window from my house in Brighton & Hove. The weather
had been getting colder and colder for a few weeks and the
only thing people could talk about was whether it was going
to snow or not. When I woke up on this morning I took the
Beth Moss chance to capture the long-awaited snow in all its glory
20 years before it melted again. I like the way it looks as though the
rooftops have been painted.
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28. BRISTOL
These photographs were taken by a group of young people
at Knowle West Media Centre, based in one of the most
economically deprived areas of the city. The centre aims
to develop and support cultural, social and economic United Kingdom
regeneration through the use of digital media.
As one of the UK’s leading cycling cities, the group were
encouraged to take their cameras on a bike tour throughout
the city and capture their view of Bristol.
The images represent the wealth of diversity within the
city. Bristol has a range of parks and green spaces that are
enjoyed by both young and old. Its strong industrial heritage
as a port city has given way to a vibrant harbour, where
water has become an integral part of enjoying the city. A
walk through this area reveals the vestiges of trade, power, Holly Rolfe Tom Robert-Willett Taishie Riley-Harrison Toni Gray
culture and creativity upon which the city of Bristol has built 15 years 17 years 15 years 14 years
its foundations.
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29. BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION
Belgium
Sitting in situ
This picture is part of a series of photographs I’ve taken, as
a young student at the Ecole de photographie de la ville de
Bruxelles, in public spaces in the Brussels Capital Region.
The theme for the assignment was ‘people and places’ in
Brussels, so I did some exploring and here and there stopped
to pose with various Belgian symbols (chocolate, beer,
French fries…).
Then I edited the pictures in HDR (High Dynamic Range).
The final result is a series of wide-angle distorted self-
portraits with out-of-focus passersby in the background,
Léo Bouteiller which reflect my status as a Parisian in Brussels, a city where
21 years I feel somewhat lost but which I also adore because it is so
liveable, cosmopolitan and welcoming.
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30. BUDAPEST
Hungary
You can see the Chain Bridge in this picture. When I took this
photo, I was at the top of the tunnel at Square Clark, Ádám. I
used a Canon EOS 450D +18-55mm F/3,5-5 IS camera, with
Hama sand. The aperture was F/25 and the shutter speed
was 15s. The picture was taken in early March. The reason for
taking the photo is that I like long shutter speed photos and
I have a series of similar pictures. The picture is the symbol of
the improvement of the traffic, because a lot of motorways
have been built recently. When metroline four is finished Péter Kurucz-Morvai
there will be a big step forward in public transport, but this 18 years
project is still under construction.
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31. CHEMNITZ
Germany
I chose the landmark of Chemnitz – the Karl Marx
monument. But why?
In the German Democratic Republic, Karl Marx was regarded
as a leading figure in political life and ideology. Many
monuments were erected to him – also in our city. The
inhabitants call it the ‘Nischel’, the word for head in Saxon
dialect. In 1953, the city was renamed Karl-Marx-Stadt. After a
referendum 37 years later, the city returned to the old name.
I thought this was a good starting point but not good
enough. Another detail is necessary. I chose my bicycle – my
Alexander Heidel constant companion for many years. It is another symbol for
24 years Chemnitz. It was made by the DIAMANT company which
was founded in 1885 in the city.
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32. CopEnHAGEn
denmark
lukas Joel Rosenkrantz Schaaft
20 years
Around Copenhagen
For me, this photo of the Round Tower
shows Copenhagen as a city where history
and modernism are connected. The Round
Tower represents Copenhagen as both a
historical and a contemporary metropolis. King
Christian IV, who built the Round Tower, was a
modern king. He laid the foundations for the
Copenhagen that I and other young people
love to live in and whose character we are
shaping. Today, Copenhagen is a hip city with
plenty of opportunities. I chose to take a photo
of the traditional Copenhagen and not the
modern changes. At the core of Copenhagen
is its extensive history and that is why I chose
to represent Copenhagen by capturing its
heritage, not the modernism. Copenhagen
does not feel like a satellite city, like many big
cities outside Europe.
noT InCludEd
In CompETITIon
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33. PhoenixTRAUM
‘Phoenix’ was the name of a big steel mill in Dortmund that
DORTMUND
Germany
closed in 2001. Phoenix is a symbol for structural change in
Dortmund. Where in the past heavy industries dominated
the city and the people, today new technology companies
are joined by parks and culture.
PhoenixTRAUM (dream of Phoenix) is a project where young Constanze Knoll
people are dealing with the technological, economical and Stella Lennartz
social change in Dortmund. The industrial past forms the Kim Visscher
backdrop for young people’s own wishes and visions for their Nicole Witczak
city. The photo shows one setting created by the project: all 15 years old
young people acting out a classical ‘still-life’ in front of the
industrial buildings as a vision for the future.
Phoenix is a synonym for the past and the future in the city
of Dortmund.
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34. DRESDEN
Germany
The photo shows friends sitting by the riverbank, and in the
background is the silhouette of Dresden’s beautiful baroque
old town.
Dresden is a great place to be - for young and old, for tourists
and residents.
Dresden is magnificent not only because of the art treasures,
but also because of its charming landscape. It is known
Pia Loges as Florence on the Elbe. During the summer holidays, my
15 years friends and I enjoy sitting by the riverbank, talking, laughing
and having a great time.
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35. DUBLIN
Ireland
Sometimes life doesn’t have to be spectacular or exciting to
enjoy it, as these people demonstrate, relaxing on the board-
walk alongside the Liffey. This was taken from the Ha’Penny
bridge. I was quite surprised to see such a large number of Eoin Connolly
NOT INCLUDED people just sitting there, enjoying the view. I wanted to join 22 years
IN COMPETITION them, but I of course, was in a hurry to catch the train.
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36. EDINBURGH
United Kingdom
Looking North
This picture was taken, at the top of Calton Hill, Edinburgh.
It is overlooking the north side of the city. The picture is of
a little girl looking over the city in which she has been born
and raised. The picture expresses the way that young people
look at the city and the fact that most will grow up in it. This
image captures how the city has buildings that have been
Jack Brown there since early 12th century and buildings that have just
15 years old been built. In the future, how this city develops might just be
in this girl’s hands.
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37. EINDHOVEN
Netherlands
Panorama 18 Septemberplein
Eindhoven’s 18 Septemberplein at night. The square
commemorates the liberation of Eindhoven on 18
September 1944. The photo shows the city’s industrial
heritage: the Philips headquarters and a large light bulb Sean Vos
factory in the modern shopping area of the city today. 25 years
The picture was taken at GLOW, the city’s yearly light event.
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38. ESPOO Finland
Anne-Mauri Auvinen The photo was taken in a schoolyard in Viherlaakso, one of
22 years the loveliest neighbourhoods in Espoo. It was an evening in
May. Youngsters go there to doss around, play and chat.
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39. FLORENCE
Italy
The photo is of a concert in Florence inside the Loggia
dei Lanzi near Palazzo Vecchio during the Europa Festival
evening.
Looking at the photo, it appears the Sabine woman is trying
to reach the symbol of Europe and finally manages to touch
it with her hand. This represents an approach to Europe, to
the future. At the base of the statue, in the shadows, there
is an old man stuck between the legs of a young man. He is
desperate because of his condition. The statue is called ‘the Niccolò Mattoni
three generations’. These three generations, in the picture, 24 years
are looking to their future and to Europe.
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40. FRANKFURT AM MAIN
Germany
As a dental assistant, I work for an orthodontist. In 2009/2010
I had the honour of being Bergen-Enkheim’s ‘Apple Wine
Queen’ . Bergen-Enkheim is a district of Frankfurt. In addition,
I am a professionally trained make-up artist and in my free
time I work as a children’s animator where I also do face
painting for children.
During my make-up artist training I learnt to do body
painting and this is how I got the idea – as a girl from
Frankfurt – to paint Frankfurt’s skyline on the backs of my
friends. Once my friends had agreed to my suggestion, the
painting was completed within seven hours. I discovered
my artistic talent when I won the first prize at ‘Jugend malt’,
Nadin Otto a young people’s painting competition in Wiesbaden. I
23 years attended the Frankfurt School of Fashion, Graphics and
Design.
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41. GDANSK
Poland
Sergiy Kanarsky
22 years
Oliva Park, which takes its name from Adam
Mickiewicz, the great Polish poet, charms many
people with its beauty, its unique form and
wonderful nature. The main building of Oliva
Park is surrounded by extraordinary nature
in mostly regular shapes. The most beautiful
part of park, known as the French part, was
designed by the gardener Hentschla, who was
inspired by the principles of Andre Le Notre.
This charming and quiet district of Gdansk was
honoured as the third most beautiful place on
Earth by the explorer Alexander von Humbold.
This park is my favourite place to walk. I like
to spend time there alone. As a child I liked to
imagine that somewhere in the Abbot’s Palace
lived the royal family, and while strolling up
boulevards I made up different stories. One
winter morning, on my way to school, I took
this picture. Now this photo is my favourite
one.
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42. GENOA Italy Of people passin’ by
This shot was taken in the heart of the historic city centre of
Genoa, on Via San Lorenzo.
My attention was grabbed by the people’s traffic passing
through the road on a Saturday afternoon.
The street seems divided in two: on the right side there’s one
of downtown’s oldest and best-known beggars, behind him
the cathedral; on the opposite side a show of shop windows
and people avoiding him. The beggar looks bemused by
Valentina Merlo contemporary society’s opulence, wealth and indifference,
22 years which comfortably continues, absorbed by Saturday’s
shopping.
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43. GHENT
Belgium
Hello, my name is Jan De Schoenmaeker, I am 19 years old
and live in a town near Ghent. These pictures are all taken on
a sunny Sunday at the weekly flea market at the Sint-Jacobs
square. This market is world famous. I was trying some street
photography when I saw these three men enjoying their
cigars, so I walked towards them and asked them if I could
portray them. They had no problem with that and were
actually flattered that I’d asked them. To me, these three men
are what Ghent is all about: the people enjoy life, the city
and small things like a cigar. The atmosphere in Ghent is very
peaceful and quiet. There are a lot of ancient buildings, that’s Jan De Schoenmaeker
why Ghent feels like you’re in the past. I think these old men 19 years
with their cigars contribute to this feeling.
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44. GIJON Spain
The city under my feet ... air of freedom
The picture was taken on San Lorenzo beach and what I
wanted to show was that Gijon is a place for everyone, and
it is a particularly beautiful place when you look at it from
above, where everything is at peace and where the tall
buildings by the beach draw a line that stretches into the
distance.
Alba García Alvarez I also wanted to show that anyone can discover beauty if he
16 years or she tries and that when you reach that limit you can feel a
sense of freedom in this amazing city.
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45. GOTHENBURG
Sweden
This photo was taken in Gothenburg, on a small hill by
the river which flows through the city. In the background
you can see a part of the city and as the Alvsborgsbron
bridge. You can also see two of the Stena ferries and one
of Gothenburg’s public transport ferries. A girl, Hanna
Skattberg, is standing in the foreground with her hands out
in the air. The wind is blowing in her hair from the front. The
photo was taken on a beautiful spring day while Hanna and
I were taking some pictures by the river. The photo could be
sending a lot of different messages. For example, the young Amalia Johnsén
girl with her hands out in the air might be showing that she 18 years
is welcoming the future Gothenburg with a positive attitude.
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46. GRENOBLE France
This photo was taken from the panoramic site of ‘La Bastille’,
situated on the heights of Grenoble near the cable car
station. This place is a true crossroad, mountainous and
touristic at the same time.
It allows a broad view on the three valleys and creates a
bridge between the urban and the rural areas. To me, this
picture shows the urban changes of Grenoble’s metropolitan
area as well as the technological innovations, and the digital
processing of the picture makes it seem to be a futuristic city.
Alizée Gremion We can find the human element inside one of the ‘bubbles’
22 years of the cable car, showing us that the human being is still the
master of this new city.
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47. HAMBURG
Germany
Sebastian Mietzner
32 years
Old in the New
The 132 metre-high baroque spire belongs
to the church St. Michaelis, affectionately
called ‘Michel’ by the inhabitants of Hamburg.
It is the most famous protestant church
in Hamburg and a prominent feature of
Hamburg’s skyline. The Michel is a favourite
spot not only for tourists but particularly for
Hamburg’s inhabitants who regularly visit for
church services and weddings. And hundreds
of people come to the Michel for memorial
services of famous and well-respected
Hamburgian citizens like the actress Heidi
Kabel in 2010. Once a year, bikers from all over
Germany meet at the Michel for a motorcycle
service. The Michel represents not only
tradition and old style but also modern life in
Hamburg, for which the photo is symbolic.
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48. KATOWICE Poland
Mateusz Pławski
15 years
The photo was taken in Katowice, the capital
of Silesian Voivodeship at Plac Sejmu Śląskiego
(Silesian Parliament Square), formerly Plac
Feliksa Dzierżyńskiego, the communist
revolutionary. The composition focuses on the
statue of Wojciech Korfanty, the member of
Polish Parliament who fought for the freedom
of Upper Silesia. In the background is the
former Gestapo building turned, after the war,
into the seat of the Polish United Workers’ Party
and currently the seat of the Faculty of Polish
Philology of the University of Silesia. Korfanty is
looking at the seat of the Silesian Voivodeship
office, formerly the Silesian Parliament office,
the symbol of strength and freedom of Silesia.
In front of the statue we can see the leader of
the feminist demonstration.
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49. KOSICE
Slovakia
Jakub Valášek
19 years
I have been living in Kosice for many years. I
always enjoy walking around the city. I walked
through the square. I was walking on stone
paving between renaissance buildings which
breathe the past. In the middle of the square
flows a small stream with an ancient stone
drain. For kids, who enthusiastically splashed
in the water, it was an unlimited source of
fun. Ladies, businesspeople and young lovers
were drinking coffee and enjoying the music
performed by talented musicians on every
street corner, which completes the atmosphere
of the square. For this reason I decided to
incorporate one of them when I was taking a
photo which reflects my view of the place.
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50. KRAKOW
Foggy Day
A photo showing the Laetus Bernatek foot and bike bridge.
Poland The crossing joins two quarters of the city, Kazimierz and
Podgórze, exactly in place of the old Franz Joseph bridge
(also known as the Podgórski bridge). The design of the
bridge was developed by Prof. Andrzej Getter’s design office.
‘Foggy Day’ is a story of magical places at dawn, when the
city is no longer asleep but not yet awake. A crisp winter
morning, 6 o’clock. The daily route to school. But on this
day there is something that enchants you. Absence of
snow is compensated by the fog. Walking ahead you see
slowly emerging fragments of reality, looking back you see
everything being swallowed up by the white. Watching the
Paweł Herman bridge you know you must take a risk. You are aware that
17 years every bridge has its end, but no one knows where this one is
going to end today.
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51. LEIPZIG
Germany
Steffi Kunze
22 years
The photo captures the mentality of the
citizens of Leipzig. It’s a young city which is
home to thousands of students. The young
man in the picture uses the short break on
board of one of Leipzig’s trams to escape
everyday life into another world, through
the letters of somebody who may have lived
decades ago - his unconventional pose an
expression of the carefree attitude of young
people. Leipzig is a city of literature, publishing
and reading: not only as the host city of the
second biggest book fair in Germany but also
of Europe’s biggest reading festival ‘Leipzig
liest’, which is well-loved by its residents.
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52. LJUBLJANA
Slovenia
Ljubljana’s market place
It was one of those cold December mornings, which we
have around Christmas time. At least this time the sun was
shining, so I invited a friend to have a walk around the city
centre and perhaps stop at a nearby cafe for a cup of tea. We
walked around Prešeren Square and went across the Triple
Bridge and turned towards Ljubljana’s main market place.
We were surprised by how lively it was despite the weather
Nik Neubauer being so cold. The sun was shining above Ljubljana Castle
16 years and it was really nice. We just stood there for a while and
observed how much city life seems to go on at the market.
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53. The photo I took was not originally intended to participate
LVIV
Ukraine
in the competition. I love to take pictures of things that are
surprisingly simple and perfect at the same time: nature,
city, people… I chose this photo for the competition
because of its sincerity, in particular, because of the genuine
amusement of my nephew, Volodya, who visited Lviv for
the first time. When we climbed the city tower, he came
up to the old window that had been painted with oil paint
and scratched an inscription there. On the picture he is
observing Lviv motionlessly and silently. To me, the scene
is like a fantasy film. I think that the most interesting stories
are created by real life and we just have to see them. I had to Mariya Rybenchuk
wait for Volodya and could not miss the opportunity to take 16 years
a picture of him.
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54. LYON France
Under the bridge
This picture was taken under the university bridge in Lyon.
In between the two rivers Rhône and Saône, the city of
Lyon and its peninsula are linked by several bridges, which
gives the city its mysterious atmosphere. I chose to take
this picture because it shows a graphic image of the urban
character of the city. The lines and shapes of the bridge are
emphasised by the black and white treatment.
My original idea was to shoot the picture without the figure
Thomas Perréon on the right side, but the person came unexpectedly into
21 years the frame. I eventually decided to keep this version because
art is always full of surprises, as Lyon can be!
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55. MALMO
Sweden
This picture was taken on a beautiful spring afternoon by
the channel of Malmo in the south of Sweden. In the picture
you can see a typical yellow bus crossing the bridge and
the tourist boats you can rent for a trip around the channel.
The green environment in the city centre makes this place
a relaxing spot for all ages. The reason for taking this picture
was the message which is written on the fence. It says ‘kärlek
är bra’ which means ‘love is good’ in Swedish. To me this Valentina Barchiesi
represents my city - Malmo is a city full of love in all kinds of 22 years
ways!
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56. MANCHESTER
Market Street
I am a street photographer based in Manchester, England.
United Kingdom I have been taking candid pictures for just over three years
now, travelling from Paris to Jamaica in the process. Despite
my wanderlust, I recognise the greater sense of reward and
pride I feel when I take a picture worth keeping right here in
Manchester.
The image you see was taken on Market Street - probably
one of the busiest streets in the city. Shoppers flock there
on all days of the week and pass through an obstacle course
of musicians, preachers, dancers and artists - some more
talented than others!
I remain fascinated by the crowds that gather to watch the
Claire Atkinson street acts. Each one provides a rare opportunity to study
22 years the faces making up the multi-ethnic and vibrant city I call
home.
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57. MANNHEIM
Germany
The photograph shows the Mannheim comedian Bülent
Ceylan at the annual castle festival in front of Europe’s largest
baroque palace. The palace also houses the University of
Mannheim. The photograph shows the wide variety of the
city of Mannheim. People with diverse backgrounds live in
Mannheim side by side. Bülent Ceylan, who is half Turkish,
is nationally known for his comedy programme about
migrants and the people living in the region with their
special culture and dialect. The University of Mannheim
is one of the leading universities in Europe for economics
and business sciences as well as social sciences. The castle Lars Christian Kehrel
festival is just one of many events which has this very special, 24 years
multinational and friendly Mannheim feeling.
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58. MARSEILLE France
When I was young, I often came with my grandparents to
the Jardin du Pharo. It seemed to me, and still seems, so
beautiful, by day or by night.
I took this photo because it’s the symbol of the the future
Alizée Guigliarelli of Marseille for me, with the blue CMA-CGM Tower, and the
22 years Museum MUCEM under construction (Museum of European NOT INCLUDED
and Mediterranean Civilisation). IN COMPETITION
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59. MILAN
Italy
Porta Ticinese medieval city gate
The photo was taken in the evening at one of the most
popular meeting places for young Milanese people. As
well as being a famous meeting point, Porta Ticinese city
gate is an historic monument that represents the origins
of the city. The picture shows how it is possible to achieve
a transformation process whilst retaining the history and
the art of Milan: a link with an ancient age, still preserving
features and traditions, to the contemporary age when street Elena A. Parozzi
art reaches more and more spaces with its new, dominant 21 years
form of expression and communication.
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60. MUNICH
Germany
I took the picture at the river Isar. We were a group of
around 30 people of different nationalities and age groups
celebrating a friend’s birthday on the river banks like many
young people do in Munich.
Those who have ever been to a huge, multicultural barbecue
will know why I chose this picture and they’ll agree that you
always have a blast at these parties!
I am currently in the last year of my apprenticeship as a
screen painter. I love to work with and alter pictures and
that’s why this was a great opportunity for me to share my
Munich lifestyle.
Taking photos is one of my hobbies. In the future, I would
like to go about this hobby more professionally without
Mahir Cetin actually becoming a professional photographer. The most
24 years important thing for me is to enjoy taking photos and have
fun, and that’s how it’s supposed to be!
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61. NANTES
France
This picture was taken in the centre of my hometown, in
front of a public transport vehicle during rush hour. I liked Thomas Langouët
NOT INCLUDED the idea of people lost in the middle of a crowd, serenity and 28 years
IN COMPETITION agitation at the same time...
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62. NEWCASTLE
United Kingdom
This is a picture of Newcastle. I took the picture because you
can see the best park in the world, it’s called St James Park,
because it’s in Newcastle. It’s the best football park in the
world. I also took the picture because I’ve never been inside
St James Park, but I would like to.
Yasmin Henderson The little park you can play in. It’s got a sign up saying ‘no
6 years smoking’. You can slide down the pole and when it’s raining NOT INCLUDED
sit underneath the shelter. I play in this park lots. IN COMPETITION
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63. This photo was taken while on a walk to photograph the
NICOSIA
Cyprus
historic fabric of the northern part of Nicosia. While I was
walking around the old walls of Nicosia thinking how
interesting it is, this old man on his bicycle made up the
scene. On the left side is an ordinary Lusignan house, and on
the right side, the Bedestan (library) which was built by the
Ottomans, who came to the island after 1571, and between
them there is a wall of the mosque. It’s a narrow street, and
the man on his bicycle came from the side street. His bicycle
is the type the Cypriots used in the city in the 1950s. This
man, who represents a typical Cypriot, is like a summary of
Nicosia with his warm smile, his bicycle which he inherited Ciğdem Özbilenler
from his father and this little street that he was passing 24 years
through.
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64. NISSerbia
Beginning and the end
I took this photo at the railway station in my Nis. I chose this
place because it represents a beginning and an end.
The beginning of new adventures when I’m leaving my
town, and the end of the trip when I’m coming back to be
with my people in my city. I’m sure that this station is not
the most beautiful place and that some renovation would
improve it, but, no matter how it may look to other people,
for me, somehow, it is one of the warmest spots here. I
feel like it communicates with me. When I go somewhere,
I feel that these old, stone columns are saying good luck,
Nataša Stanković and when I come back, it’s always the warmest welcome.
24 years Sometimes, I ask myself, do these cold, stone constructions
have a soul? And, you know what? I’m sure they have!
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65. NUREMBERG
Germany
Heike Dietz
24 years
Once upon a time in…Nuremberg
Five young, self-confident ladies are dressed
in the Franconian colours of red and white.
They stand in front of the main railway station
in the centre of Nuremberg. With the tramway
passing in the background, the photo gives
a vibrant impression. Instead of showing
Nuremberg as usual as a city which is famous
for ginger bread (Lebkuchen) and roasted
sausages (Nürnberger Bratwürste), this photo
illustrates Nuremberg as a lively, individual and
self-confident city - accompanied by a nice
portion of humour.
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66. OSLO Norway
Ignorance
‘Ignorance’ portrays two men in suits discussing their own
matters, and a beggar asking for money on the pavement.
The two men ignore the begging homeless person located
no more than a few feet from them.
The picture was taken in Kristian IV’s street in central Oslo.
This picture symbolises a great problem in Oslo. There’s a
Johan Koudahl Nerland large difference between the poor and the rich in a very
17 years small area. Therefore, one can often see beggars in the nicer
places in Oslo. That’s how I see my town, great contrast.
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67. Kalaboltsi (Fishball) OULU
Finland
This picture was taken on a sunny May afternoon at a local
beachfront park in my native Oulu. Strolling merrily over a
grassy hill my two friends and I came across two originally
separate objects: a partly deflated soccer ball and a small
sun-hardened inanimate fish of unknown species.
What struck me there and then was the metaphysical
connection of the two carcasses: alone neither of them
possessed any functionality of any kind but when combined
under the beautiful spring sunlight they seemed to radiate
an entirely new aura of meaningful life, complementing each
other. The fish had probably been dropped on the hill by a Arttu Kärkkäinen
seagull or some other winged predatory menace, for the sea 22 years
was about 300 metres away from the spot we found him.
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68. PARKSTAD LIMBURG
Netherlands
Growth, health and concrete nestle amidst the green
environment which embraces young and old, whether
it’s the young runner, running up and down the stairs to
Rimke Nolten improve his fitness, or it’s grandad spending the day with
25 years his grandchild. This place captures layers of coals, green and
concrete reaching out to never-ending skies...
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69. PILSEN
Czech Republic
I have been living in Pilsen since my childhood and I have
a very positive relationship with the city. Křižíkovy Sady
city gardens are an integral part of Pilsen. The gardens are
crowded with teenagers on sunny days and many cultural
events take place here.
In this photo I wanted to capture the atmosphere of
Křižíkovy Sady in the spring. The church of the Assumption of
the Virgin Mary is in the background of the picture. The girls
who are jumping in front are my classmates.
When I think of Pilsen, I imagine life, fun, friends, culture and
above all, home. Usually I prefer pictures with more serious Marie Fišerová
themes but I feel so much fondness towards Pilsen that I 18 years
would like to illustrate it in a happy way.
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70. PORTO
Portugal
What is Porto? We cannot tell Porto by a single image. It’s
impossible; it goes much further than that.
Porto is iron, it’s grey, it’s warm and cold, it’s river and sea.
Porto is a story, and for this and many other reasons I chose
Inês Delgado to submit six images at once.
22 years Call it a postcard, where we can identify Porto on each piece
photographed.
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71. The Old Market Square, third largest in Poland, is one of the
main centres of social life for the citizens of Poznan. It is a
popular place for cultural events and festivities - such as the
POZNAN
Poland
annual St John’s Fair, the Poznan Bethlehem, International
Festival of Ice Sculpture, Polish National Festival of Good
Taste, among many others.
In the winter, it is decorated with Christmas lights. During
the summer, numerous cafes and beer gardens attract many
visitors. In the evening, after dark, the Old Market Square
transforms into a centre of nightlife and a meeting point for
young Poznan residents who simply want to have fun!
The Old Market and its neighbourhood is definitely one
of the most interesting places in Poznan. A beautiful
renaissance town hall, old townhouses, charming streets, Tomasz Wierzbicki
various museums, statues and cafés and people from all over 20 years
the world walking by - they all create a unique atmosphere!
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72. RIGA Latvia
The present is elusive. The moment in which we live is
the reciprocity of the past and the future. This image,
which was taken in an industrial district of Riga, for me
symbolises the development of our city. Winter is the time
when nature sleeps but the city never does. The train in
motion contrasted with the stationary wagons reflects the
situation in Riga, some parts are developing and others are
not. Clouds are a hope for the future; clouds are immense,
insouciant and light. It’s not just the tops of the trees and
lamp posts but also people’s expectations that reach for
them. Each footstep in the snow gives a trail of human
presence, without which Riga would not exist. All details
visible in the image mark future possibilities for Riga.
Emils Skrivelis I take photos as they can capture a moment in the past...
24 years photography is the only way to stop time, to live not only in
the past or in the future but to see the present time.
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73. RIJEKA
Croatia
Tri – Three
On one side, there are three old ladies strolling along the
pier deep in conversation, while on the other side, a young
couple exchange tender kisses, oblivious of the rest of the
world. In the background, the buildings’ regular lines contrast
with the undulating lines of the sea and port. My camera
and I are in front of them looking for a good story and a Martina Bertović
better frame. All these details make up a picture of a sunny 19 years
afternoon in Rijeka, my city.
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74. ROTTERDAM Netherlands
John Vane
52 years
The photo of free runner Henk Strijdhaftig,
close to the New Meuse River and Erasmus
Bridge, captures the personality of Rotterdam:
full of energy! Rotterdam (European Capital of
Sports in 2005) has a true passion for sports,
including urban sports like free running,
BMX and skating. The city has a great track
record of hosting major sports events, such
as the start of the Tour de France and various
world championship tournaments. At least as
important, the city creates an environment in
which its residents of some 169 nationalities
and people of all generations can enjoy sports
and benefit from a happy and healthy lifestyle.
Creating a healthy city, like combating child
obesity, is a major challenge for all cities. And
above all: sport is fun!
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IN COMPETITION
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75. RZESZOW
Poland
This picture was taken using a pinhole camera, a technique
that creates unique and magical photos. The image, of the Aleksandra Burek
Rzeszow market square, presents Rzeszow in a strikingly 20 years
different light.
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76. SKOPJE
FYR Macedonia
In trying to find the thing which best represents my life
at present, I finally decided that it would have to be our
monumental fortress or simply, the fortress, with all its
attributes.
The photograph shows just a segment of the Skopje fortress,
which has the history of the town in every single stone.
The wall holds the centuries from the Roman period until
present time. The fortress maintains the bond between these
cultures from the beginning, especially the bond between
people. The clock tower, which is just a few minutes by foot
from the fortress, stands today as a silent witness of times
past long ago.
Time will flow by and other people will be an important part
Atanas Sajkarov of these surroundings, and these seemingly mute witnesses
16 years will talk about my being here and now, as a part of our great
history.
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77. STOCKHOLM
Sweden
When I took the photo I thought about how the old houses
on the other side of the street reflected in the glass of the
new houses, which represents transformation and the future.
In my opinion the new houses do not look as wealthy and
luxurious as the old houses, so the photo also demonstrates
wealth and poverty. You can see that there has been more
work and thought put into the old houses and that is why
they look more lavish compared to the new ones. When you
walk down Östgötagatan you get a good understanding
of how Stockholm has transformed and how the future is
going to be because on one side there are old houses from Fanny Sundlöf Bäckström
the 18th century and on the other side of the street they are 17 years
building new houses that will represent the 21st century.
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78. STRASBOURG France
This picture was taken in Strasbourg, in the Rivétoile quarter.
The André Malraux media library was inaugurated in 2008.
This former warehouse is ranked as the largest public library
in the east of France. This neighbourhood has been totally
renovated over the past few years to create a cultural district
on a former industrial area, illustrated by the cranes. A
shopping centre, a cinema, and a music and dance centre
are located there, at the crossroads of the historical centre
and the southern part of the city.
The area, surrounded by the canal, is now a friendly living
and leisure quarter. The pictures of two French journalists
held captive in Afghanistan are exhibited in the front of the
Giulia Landolfo building, calling for their release. This is a way for Strasbourg,
18 years a European capital, to promote the defence of European
values, and in particular human rights.
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79. SUNDERLAND
United Kingdom
Throughout February and March 2011, young people from
Sunderland YMCA Youth Project worked with a professional
photographic artist, Nicola Maxwell, to explore a range of
art techniques. The group used the exhibition programme
at Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art (NGCA) as a
starting point and developed skills in printmaking and
photography. Over the weeks, the group produced a varied
collection of artwork, including monoprinting and lino
printing. An exhibition of the work was held at NGCA which anonymous
NOT INCLUDED demonstrated the wealth of skills and the creativity of the 17 years
IN COMPETITION young people developed during the project.
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80. TAMPERE Finland
Elsa Heikkilä
15 years
This photo is taken in the suburbs of Tampere,
in a quiet neighbourhood called Kissanmaa.
I spent a lovely evening at my friend’s place,
and when we left there was mist all over. It
was so pretty but still a bit scary-looking. This is
almost a cliché, but the mist really inspires me.
I love the way it softens all the lights. Also the
composition at that moment was amazingly
beautiful, and so I just had to take the picture.
The people in the picture are very important
to me, so that’s one of the main reasons I like it
so much.
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81. TERRASSA
Spain
This picture was taken in the city of Terrassa in a new
neighbourhood called Vapor Gran. I chose this part of
Terrassa to take this picture because I like the atmosphere
created by different families, kids in the park and the square,
young people in bars and old people too. It is a clean place
in the big city of Terrassa. I took the photo at night because Mariona González Riba
I like the city lights and nightlife. Vapor Gran is near the 18 years
cinemas and that’s a good point in my opinion.
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82. THE HAGUE Netherlands
Nicola Fraccaroli
22 years
The photo was taken at the Grotemarktstraat,
in the centre - I found the effect the street was
given by the sunrise simply amazing and a
magical and peaceful atmosphere was created,
something I have experienced only here in
The Hague. People stared at the beauty of this
scene for few seconds when passing by and
then simply walked on. The Hague, in fact,
offers many similar surprises: its inhabitants
contemplate such natural phenomena and
then continue on their way, whether to their
workplace or home to their families, with a
smile in their heart, the knowledge that this
city has given them something special in just a
few seconds and conscious that such an event
will happen again soon. The Hague intrigues all
of us just by its existence.
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83. TURIN
Italy
Freetime on a roof
My roof is a living part of Turin. Usually I come here on my
own, to take a look at my city and gather my thoughts; often
friends come over, to sunbathe in the summer, or for a cup
of tea in winter. Once we climbed up here to watch some
fireworks; there were about 20 of us, it was fun. I remember
one girl, on a starry night: she even fell in love upon this
roof... Every day, a different view. Then, sometimes, there’s Marco Rastello
just my neighbour Giancarlo, using my wifi connection for 25 years
free.
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84. UTRECHT
Netherlands
I chose to take this photo because it says a lot about my view
of Utrecht. If you take a walk through Utrecht the first thing
you’ll notice are the canals and its beautiful canal houses.
Something you also can’t avoid is the bikes. Everywhere you
go, bikes stand at every imaginable place. The first time you
see those bikes, it looks really messy, but when you look for
a second time you’ll see that all the bikes aren’t that horrible.
Loes van Bergen They give Utrecht a personality. Utrecht is a crowded, but
16 years sociable, cosy and very cultural city. This picture perfectly
represents my vision of Utrecht.
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85. VENICE
Italy
The new generation
It is up to the new generation to iron out the gap between
wealth and poverty. Not only financial, but also social and Enrico Molina
cultural. The new generation can do a lot with small gestures, 25 years
and that is what this picture is trying to communicate.
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86. VIENNA Austria Lights around the Danube
After spending my gap year in South Africa I visited a friend
who had supported my trip. Back in my beloved hometown
I appreciate the much lower crime rate and the freedom to
be alone outside late at night. I took my bike, my camera and
a tripod. It was a frosty cold evening in January. I love this
picture because it includes so many instances of light. Even
the large construction site on the left doesn’t destroy the
beauty of my city.
With my passion for pictures taken with long exposure time,
Philipp Ragette I stopped every five minutes to take a shot on the Danube
21 years Island. Behind the bridge on the left side, some parts of the NOT INCLUDED
United Nations building in Vienna can be seen. IN COMPETITION
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87. VILNIUS
Lithuania
Justina Kiviliūtė
18 years
Meditation
This view was captured through the old
window of St. Francis and Bernardine church
tower.
Sunday morning.
Pealing echo of bells reverberates through old
red bricks.
The flow of time has soaked into walls and air,
as the falling rain,
lashing down from the clouds with a heavenly
psalm,
on cosy and intimate
Vilnius...
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88. WARSAW Poland
Daniel Bienias
18 years
Planet
I live in Warsaw, where I attend a photographic
technical college. My passions are photography
and architecture. I like to spend my free time
on the roofs of Warsaw high-rises. It’s magical.
From up there, the city seems really different.
We notice things we have never seen before
on the ground. The metropolis is growing so
fast. Warsaw is a special city. Firstly, the second
world war left us in rubble, then 40 years of
boring architecture of the People’s Republic of
Poland, and now, finally, we have examples of
world-standard architectural design.
This picture was taken from the roof of one of
the shopping centres, Złote Tarasy. It is located
exactly in the centre of Warsaw. I’ve got the
planet effect connecting 36 photos using a
graphic programme. The aim of this was to
show my changing city. My style doesn’t reflect
what reality really is.
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89. ZAGREB
Croatia
Vanja Vučinić
24 years
Perfect Stranger
Some photos are the result of careful planning.
This is not one of those. Fortunately, my camera
was in my coat pocket and my eyes weren’t
just focused on the dull, grey pavement.
It was a hazy Tuesday in December, and the
sun’s rays created the silhouette of this man.
I wondered, who is this stranger? Soon I will
forget him. There will only be memories left.
The wrinkles around his smiling mouth. His
graceful gait. Only fragments of memories.
Only this photograph remains.
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IN COMPETITION
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90. ZURICH
Switzerland
Window of Zurich
This was taken on the ancient viaduct-bridge in Zurich.
The view through the railings, framing the photo,
inspired me. This urban spot is plastered with graffiti and
advertising posters. But there is still an order and cleanliness.
Jan Staubli Furthermore, the badminton club’s pickup truck reminds
25 years us of keeping our fitness on track. In my opinion these
elements are all very typical of the city of Zurich.
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