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BUDAPEST - BUDA & PEST Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. The city is split in two by the Danube River into the Buda and Pest areas. Budapest is a beautiful European capital that is largely undiscovered by the common tourist. Today, we will take a look at the two central parts of the city. An overview of the city center. Pest is at the top and Buda is located at the bottom of the image. The Hungarian Parliament Building is the Budapest's most well known building. It is also Hungary's...
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BANGKOK - METROPOLITAN AREA Bangkok is the capital and the largest city of Thailand. Bangkok started off as a small trading post but has transformed into one of the world's largest cities. Bangkok has close to 12 million people and the Asian investment boom gave the city vast wealth. Today, many corporations are headquartered in this financial capital. It's also very popular with tourists. The busy Sathon Road with the exclusive Banyan Tree Hotel on the right side of the image. The Baiyoke Sky Hotel is...
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MEXICO CITY - FEDERAL DISTRICT Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and the world's most populated Spanish speaking city. The metropolitan area consists of 21.2 million people and has an endless array of residential and commercial buildings. Today, we will have a look of this huge metropolis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the center of the city near the Reform Promenade. Zocalo Square bordered by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Reform Promenade and the Mexican Stock Exchange HQ on...
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ROME - ETERNAL CITY Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the oldest cities in the world. Its history spans almost over 2 thousand years and many old landmarks remain. It sits along the Tiber River and has a Mediterranean climate. It's very popular with tourists from all parts of the globe. The Pantheon is a temple to all gods of Ancient Rome and was built in 126 AD. An avenue passing through the Villa Borghese Park. An aqueduct in the outskirts of the city brings in water into Rome like it has...
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London - 1968

By ilikehotdogsalot,

LONDON - 1968 Today we're going back to 'Swinging London', a cultural era that flourished here in the 1960's. The Beatles were the band of the decade, fashion was exciting, and it was very easy to find hippies on the street. Let's take a look... Trafalgar Square in Central London is a popular hang out spot in the city center. Mansions lining the Mall which leads up to Buckingham Palace. St. James Park is found here too. St. Paul's Cathedral near the City. The Royal Residence at Buckingham Palace. Rows of...
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SINGAPORE - ISLAND COUNTRY Singapore is a small island country off the coast of Malasia. Singapore is a world leading financial center and an important location for trading due to its port. Singapore is one of the richest states in East Asia and ranks high in quality of life surveys. This small country has very strict laws, so make sure you to get rid of your gum! Ongoing construction adds new towers to the already dense Singapore skyline. An overview of the CBD overlooking the Singapore River. Cranes at...
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SYDNEY - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Sydney is the most populous city in Australia after being established in 1788. Like many other cities in Oceania, Sydney has a very high quality of living. It hosted the 2000 Olympics and is an important international city. Sydney has a dense CBD stretching from the harbour to the central train station. Today, we will be look at this area. Deutsche Bank and Chifley Tower in the central business district. Ferry terminals and water taxi stands ready to take passengers...
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CAIRO - CITY CENTER & GIZA Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the capital of Egypt. It sits on the Nile River and is home to about 17 million residents. Founded in 969 AD, Cairo has remained the center of Egypt. The city has a desert climate so it's most enjoyable during the winter months. Just ouside the city sits Giza, the site of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Beyond that is endless desert. Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel of Cairo and looks over the city. A ship passes a green oasis...
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AUCKLAND - CBD & SUBURBS Auckland is the most populous urban area in New Zealand and known as the City of Sails. Consecutively ranked as one of the best cities to live in, Auckland is a beautiful city sitting between two natural harbors. Its 1 million residents enjoy the natural beauty attributed to about 48 volcanoes. This means Auckland sits on some of Earth's newest land. Auckland's Sky Tower is the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere and provides great views of the central...
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PORTLAND - DOWNTOWN & AROUND Portland, also known as the City of Roses, has a downtown district like many other American cities. Here you will find most of Portland's high rises. The area's buildings are not too tall but they pack a lot of character. Many of them are very distinct landmarks for this northwestern city. An overview of Downtown Portland. The area's city blocks are small and narrow to encourage walking. 6th Avenue and Broadway with a few Portland landmarks like the 1000 Broadway, Jackson...
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SAO PAULO - METROPOLITAN AREA Sao Paulo is the largest city in the southern hemisphere and Brazil's financial center. Its metropolitan area consists of almost 20 million people. Apartment buildings and skyscrapers can be seen for miles and never seem to end. The city is so dense that even the airports are tucked in the middle of dense areas. Let's take a look at this mega city. Strange and quirky architecture along Midtown's Paulista Avenue. This is Sao Paulo's financial district. The Banespa Building in...
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RIO DE JANEIRO - SOUTH ZONE Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's largest city and probably its most beautiful. It's located in a beautiful stretch of land in between land and the Atlantic Ocean. Rio is known for its carnaval celebration, beautiful beaches, and unequal distribution of wealth. It was picked as a venue host for the 2014 Fifa World Cup and host of the 2016 Olympics. It also happens to be my hometown. Today we will look at Rio's most populous area: the South Zone. Most of the city's landmarks are...
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CHICAGO - DOWNTOWN &SUBURBS Chicago is situated along Lake Michigan in Northern United States. It's known as the 'Windy City', but no one knows if it's because of its lake breezes or shaky politics. The city is a major bussiness hub with one of the nation's busiest airports. Many tall buildings can be found here, as well as famous museums, homes, and the delicious deep dish pizza! The John Hancock Building, Park Hyatt Hotel, and Chicago Water Tower in the midst of the Magnificent Mile. Looking over the Aon...
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SAINT MORITZ - SKI RESORT Saint Moritz is a ski resort town in a small valley tucked between the Swiss Alps. It is one of the oldest and most famous winter resorts in the world because of its favorable location near a lake and mountains. Skiing and snowboarding is popular in the winter along the tall mountains right outside the old city center. Skiiers sliding down a mountain near the cable cars. Safety nets make sure they avoid the pylons. Saint Moritz's old center with quaint timberframe homes and shops....
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NEW YORK - 1974 New York City has an impressive history spanning almost 400 years. We're going to be taking a trip back in time to 1974 and see what the most popular sections of New York City were like. I hope you like the update! World Trade Center towering over the Hudson River, the Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the island. Madison Square Garden, located near the Empire State Building, held many memorable concerts in the 1970's. Rockefeller Center with newly completed additional towers on the...
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TOKYO - CENTRAL CORE Tokyo is Japan's largest city and the capital. It's a blend of modern buildings built after the city was destroyed in World War II and remaining remnants of the old city. It's a port city with many industrial centers outside the city center. Today we will look in the dense core of Tokyo where most of its well known sites are located. The Tokyo Tower, soon to be overshadowed by the Tokyo Sky Tree, is one of Tokyo's tallest structures. Tokyo Central Railway Station is located in the...
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LOS ANGELES - AROUND THE CITY Downtown Los Angeles rises from endless suburbs with the tallest skyscrapers west of the Mississippi River. Just a few steps from downtown is Frank Gehry's contribution to the city, the Walt Disney Concert Hall. More tall buildings in downtown and the Pasedena Freeway, surprisingly empty in this picture. The Dodger Stadium is just north of downtown and can see large crowds coming to catch a game (or the home run ball). The most iconic landmark of Los Angeles, the simple but...
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AMSTERDAM - AIRPORT SCHIPHOL Located a few kilometers southwest of Amsterdam, Airport Schiphol is the world's 3rd largest airport by international passenger traffic. The airport has 5 runways and a large terminal split into 3 parts. It's a major European airport and a way for thousands of passengers to arrive in the continent. It is the well known hub of the Dutch airline, KLM. Many large motorways lead to the busy airport just outside Amsterdam's city center. Airport Schiphol is constantly expanding like...
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AMSTERDAM - CENTER & SUBURBS The last city we saw was once known as New Amsterdam, today we will see the original Dutch city, Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, located in the province of Holland. It was built at the site of a dam in the Amstel River, hence the name. Today, Amsterdam is known for its liberal attitude, canals and stunning architecture. Amsterdam Central Train Station is busy at all times as passengers from all over Europe disembark in the city. A common scene in...
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Step 1: Open up the picture you want to work on, I picked this picture from my Shanghai update. Step 2: Go to Layer, and down to New > Layer Step 3: Go to Filter > Render > Clouds, make sure your colors in the tool menu are black and white. Step 4: Now go to Noise > Add Noise Step 5: A pop up will come up, choose these settings. Step 6: Now, go to Blur > Motion Blur Step 7: A popup will also come up, choose these settings. Step 8: Go to the layers tab on the right side, and change the opacity to a number...
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NEW YORK - MANHATTAN Manhattan is New York City's central business center and major population center. Since it's an island, Manhattan can't expand outward, therefore, everyone builds up with huge skyscrapers. Let's take a look! The World Trade Center Complex is now being rebuilt with numerous towers and memorial parks after the original twin towers were destroyed on 9/11/01. Rockefeller Center is home to NBC and the GE Building gives a great view of midtown Manhattan. In downtown, the area around battery...
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SHANGHAI - PEARL OF THE ORIENT Shanghai is one of China's largest and most important cities. The Pearl Oriental Tower looks something from a space station overlooking the Pudong, a modern skyscraper area with post-modern office towers and buildings. It was used as a port open to the west for many years until the communist government shut it down, but in the 1990's construction crane starting popping up and the city began to grow exponentially. The Shanghai World Financial Center is one of the world's...
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LONDON - RAINY DAY London is known for its fog and rainy days. Today, we'll take a tour of the areas in this British capital during a rainy day. Grab yourself a cup of tea as we explore Canary Wharf, the City, and other parts of London in this update! The City is London's financial epicenter. This one square mile of space holds numerous office towers important to the city. Big Ben chimes as the rain comes down on Westminster. Sometimes, a gnome is seen at the top , I wonder how it got up there... The...
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PARIS - POINTS OF INTEREST An overview of the Arc de Triumphe located in a roundabout. Many crashes occur here due to the laissez-faire attitude of the drivers. A closeup of the same area. The Arc de Triumphe was comissioned by Napoleon himself and numerous tree lined avenues lead up to it. The Eiffel Tower's beam circles the top of the tower as a sort of lighthouse to all the residents of the city. Although not the largest theatre in the city the Odeon near the Jardin du Luxembourg is one of Paris' most...
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PARIS - CITY CENTER Paris is the capital of the European country of France. It's located in the northeast portion of the country and connected by train stations, highways, and airports to the rest of Europe. Paris is a grand city, with a master plan that includes grand, tree lined avenues, and Haussmanian styled buildings. The city has numerous parks, museums, and is known as a major fashion city. It's also a center of commerce, trade, and transportation. We will take a look in the city's center where most...
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