{"id":47251,"date":"2022-12-20T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ferrovial.com\/blog\/?p=47251"},"modified":"2025-12-11T10:02:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:02:40","slug":"make-photography-your-new-years-resolution-with-these-11-photos-from-urbanpeek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ferrovial.com\/blog\/en\/2022\/12\/make-photography-your-new-years-resolution-with-these-11-photos-from-urbanpeek\/","title":{"rendered":"Make photography your New Year’s resolution with these 11 photos from #UrbanPeek"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, it’s a great time to pause, slow down, and enjoy the little things more. Christmas is a perfect time to enjoy everything that inspires you, those things that we sometimes don’t have a lot of time for in our daily lives. Now is an ideal time to enjoy art, read a good book, visit museums, listen to good music, and – why not? – get to know some new artists and their most inspiring photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cities are full of lights, people, and a good atmosphere, so what better time to enjoy your city than this time of year?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Urban photography is in fashion<\/b><\/h2>\n

Urban photography has been a growing trend for a few years now. This type of photography focuses on everyday pieces and situations in the life of cities and the urban environment, whether that’s architecture, people, objects, etc. Urban photography requires a very careful technique to turn this scenario into a true work of art, but anything is possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have always dreamed of becoming a good photographer and think that urban life is your thing, I would encourage you to put some tips into practice for the holidays and take your camera out and about to capture your favorite spots in the city. You still have time to start 2023 off with a new hobby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for taking your photographs<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sounds good? Well, here are some tips straight from the artist and photographer Jose Manuel Ballester:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Immerse yourself in the photo, body and soul. It’s important to believe in what you are photographing.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Choose the world and what you want to photograph based on what you’re like.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Don’t get obsessed with taking a good photo: be yourself and photograph honestly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Consider the intention behind why you are photographing it. Photograph what has captured your attention and what you want to convey.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Observe and learn about what you want to photograph to understand it. The key is to look at what the infrastructure is trying to show you that makes it unique.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Ask yourself a question: What is this place saying to me?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you want to know more, you can read the blog <\/span>Inspiration and photography: What does Jos\u00e9 Manuel Ballester see in infrastructure?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

    \u00a0And now that you have the essentials to get started (the drive and these tips), we want to show you some photographs that might inspire you and bring out your more creative side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Winning photos from #UrbanPeek 2022<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The #UrbanPeek contest is held annually, and it is an opportunity for professional photographers and photography enthusiasts to showcase their best urban photos. This year, the Urban Peek contest had 10 finalists and an honorable mention. Want to see the winning photos for some inspiration?<\/span><\/p>\n