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Vote now for your favorite 2015 Art of Building photography finalist!

By Bustler Editors|

Friday, Dec 18, 2015

"Half Life" by Nikola Filipov. Taken in London.

Launched by the Chartered Institute of Building in 2010, the Art of Building is the biggest architectural photography competition of its kind. The free-to-enter international contest showcases the best digital photos of the built environment.

During a time when anyone can be a photographer, the competition attracts thousands of entries from around the globe. The pool is first narrowed down to a shortlist of about 200 entries in the first round of judging. Then, a second 3-person panel of judges — which consists of professional photographers and photography critics and buyers — select the final 12 photos.

Starting today until January 23, the public can vote online to decide which finalist photo will scoop up the £3,000 grand prize. To say the least, the photos are stunning. The winner will be revealed February 8.

Take a gander at the finalist photos below. Which one will you vote for?

Name of Photograph: Half Life
Photographer: Nikola Filipov
Photographer's location: Birmingham, UK
Where was the photo taken? London, UK

Description: "Low angle long exposure shot in London."

"Beauty is in the Details" by Anne Yong. Taken in North Carolina, U.S.

Name of Photograph: Beauty is in the details #2
Photographer: Anne Yong
Photographer's location: North Carolina, USA
Where was the photo taken? North Carolina, USA

Description: "This photo was taken on site for a project I’m working on that is currently in construction. I find beauty in all aspects and components of Architecture, everything that goes into making a building as well as the finished product. Through photography I try to capture everything that encompasses Architecture in a creative, and innovative way which helps to shed light on the complexity that goes into making a building."

"High Voltage" by Rickie Cheung. Taken in Hong Kong.

Name of Photograph: High Voltage
Photographer: Rickie Cheung
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Lions Rock, Hong Kong

Description: "Power lines provide electricity for our cities and often appear dull and uninteresting from a distance. However, the sheer scale and complexities of these structures are apparent when viewed up close or from below."

"Metal Hand" by David Bajrai. Taken in Assam, India.

Name of Photograph: Metal Hand
Photographer: David Bajrai
Photographer's location: Assam, India
Where was the photo taken? Assam, India

Description: "A metal rod is a main component for the process of building. In this picture the man is joining these rods together to make a metal coil."

"Metal Petals" by Iris Posner. Taken in New York.

Name of Photograph: Metal Petals
Photographer: Iris Posner
Photographer's location: New York, USA
Where was the photo taken? New York, USA

Description: "A small detail from the construction process of a building."

"Mr. Foster's Angle" by Robert Finch. Taken in London.

Nane of Photograph: Mr. Foster's Angle
Photographer: Robert Finch
Photographer's location: York, UK
Where was the photo taken? London, UK

Description: "I like the juxtaposition of two linear features. The bridge anchors are at a 45-degree angle to the background birch trees standing vertically at Tate Modern."

"My Pod" by Peter Murrell. Taken in London.

Name of Photograph: My Pod
Photographer: Peter Murrell
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Baker Street station, London

Description: "This reminds me of telephone boxes. Each person making their use of it"

"Round is the Old Square" by Sheila Unwin. Taken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Name of Photograph: Round is the Old Square
Photographer: Sheila Unwin
Photographer's location: Arizona, USA
Where was the photo taken? Copenhagen, Denmark

Description: "The Rundetårn is a 17th Century building still standing today. It was originally built as an observatory and today is a tourist attraction and museum."

"The Daredevil" by Ata Adnan. Taken in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Name of Photograph: The Daredevil
Photographer: Ata Adnan
Photographer's location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Where was the photo taken? Chittagong, Bangladesh

Description: "An example of the interaction between humans and architecture."

"Under Pressure" by Bernabe Della Mattia. Taken in Iceland.

Name of Photograph: Under Pressure
Photographer: Bernabe Della Mattia
Photographer's location: Cordoba, Argentina
Where was the photo taken? Iceland

Description: "Amazing example of how nature redefines architecture."

Valleaceron Chapel by David Cabrera. Taken in Castilla y Leon, Spain.

Name of Photograph: Valleaceron Chapel
Photographer: David Cabrera
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Castilla y Leon, Spain

Description: "I can't explain with words the feeling when I was there. It's a very special project and difficult to get access as its private property. Simply beautiful to photograph but even better to have been there. Really grateful."

"Watchful" by Derek Snee. Taken in Northumberland, UK.

Name of Photograph: Watchful
Photographer: Derek Snee
Photographer's location: Northumberland, UK
Where was the photo taken? Northumberland, UK

Description: "A small ‘pillbox’– hastily built when Nazi invasion threatened. Today, this stalwart sentinel depends upon the embrace of the dunes of Embleton Bay for protection from the ravages of North Sea storms."

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Vote now for your favorite 2015 Art of Building photography finalist!

By Bustler Editors|

Friday, Dec 18, 2015

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"Half Life" by Nikola Filipov. Taken in London.

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vote ● public vote ● photography ● digital art ● art of building photography competition ● architectural photography

Launched by the Chartered Institute of Building in 2010, the Art of Building is the biggest architectural photography competition of its kind. The free-to-enter international contest showcases the best digital photos of the built environment.

During a time when anyone can be a photographer, the competition attracts thousands of entries from around the globe. The pool is first narrowed down to a shortlist of about 200 entries in the first round of judging. Then, a second 3-person panel of judges — which consists of professional photographers and photography critics and buyers — select the final 12 photos.

Starting today until January 23, the public can vote online to decide which finalist photo will scoop up the £3,000 grand prize. To say the least, the photos are stunning. The winner will be revealed February 8.

Take a gander at the finalist photos below. Which one will you vote for?

Name of Photograph: Half Life
Photographer: Nikola Filipov
Photographer's location: Birmingham, UK
Where was the photo taken? London, UK

Description: "Low angle long exposure shot in London."

"Beauty is in the Details" by Anne Yong. Taken in North Carolina, U.S.

Name of Photograph: Beauty is in the details #2
Photographer: Anne Yong
Photographer's location: North Carolina, USA
Where was the photo taken? North Carolina, USA

Description: "This photo was taken on site for a project I’m working on that is currently in construction. I find beauty in all aspects and components of Architecture, everything that goes into making a building as well as the finished product. Through photography I try to capture everything that encompasses Architecture in a creative, and innovative way which helps to shed light on the complexity that goes into making a building."

"High Voltage" by Rickie Cheung. Taken in Hong Kong.

Name of Photograph: High Voltage
Photographer: Rickie Cheung
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Lions Rock, Hong Kong

Description: "Power lines provide electricity for our cities and often appear dull and uninteresting from a distance. However, the sheer scale and complexities of these structures are apparent when viewed up close or from below."

"Metal Hand" by David Bajrai. Taken in Assam, India.

Name of Photograph: Metal Hand
Photographer: David Bajrai
Photographer's location: Assam, India
Where was the photo taken? Assam, India

Description: "A metal rod is a main component for the process of building. In this picture the man is joining these rods together to make a metal coil."

"Metal Petals" by Iris Posner. Taken in New York.

Name of Photograph: Metal Petals
Photographer: Iris Posner
Photographer's location: New York, USA
Where was the photo taken? New York, USA

Description: "A small detail from the construction process of a building."

"Mr. Foster's Angle" by Robert Finch. Taken in London.

Nane of Photograph: Mr. Foster's Angle
Photographer: Robert Finch
Photographer's location: York, UK
Where was the photo taken? London, UK

Description: "I like the juxtaposition of two linear features. The bridge anchors are at a 45-degree angle to the background birch trees standing vertically at Tate Modern."

"My Pod" by Peter Murrell. Taken in London.

Name of Photograph: My Pod
Photographer: Peter Murrell
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Baker Street station, London

Description: "This reminds me of telephone boxes. Each person making their use of it"

"Round is the Old Square" by Sheila Unwin. Taken in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Name of Photograph: Round is the Old Square
Photographer: Sheila Unwin
Photographer's location: Arizona, USA
Where was the photo taken? Copenhagen, Denmark

Description: "The Rundetårn is a 17th Century building still standing today. It was originally built as an observatory and today is a tourist attraction and museum."

"The Daredevil" by Ata Adnan. Taken in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Name of Photograph: The Daredevil
Photographer: Ata Adnan
Photographer's location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Where was the photo taken? Chittagong, Bangladesh

Description: "An example of the interaction between humans and architecture."

"Under Pressure" by Bernabe Della Mattia. Taken in Iceland.

Name of Photograph: Under Pressure
Photographer: Bernabe Della Mattia
Photographer's location: Cordoba, Argentina
Where was the photo taken? Iceland

Description: "Amazing example of how nature redefines architecture."

Valleaceron Chapel by David Cabrera. Taken in Castilla y Leon, Spain.

Name of Photograph: Valleaceron Chapel
Photographer: David Cabrera
Photographer's location: London, UK
Where was the photo taken? Castilla y Leon, Spain

Description: "I can't explain with words the feeling when I was there. It's a very special project and difficult to get access as its private property. Simply beautiful to photograph but even better to have been there. Really grateful."

"Watchful" by Derek Snee. Taken in Northumberland, UK.

Name of Photograph: Watchful
Photographer: Derek Snee
Photographer's location: Northumberland, UK
Where was the photo taken? Northumberland, UK

Description: "A small ‘pillbox’– hastily built when Nazi invasion threatened. Today, this stalwart sentinel depends upon the embrace of the dunes of Embleton Bay for protection from the ravages of North Sea storms."

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