Xavier Portela Paints New York City With Hypnotic Neon “Glow”

Think your night photography could use some splashes of color? For today’s photography inspiration, we bring you the vibrant New York City cityscapes of Brussels-based Xavier Portela (previously), who sees and bathes cities around the world in neon hues. If vibrant colors and unique takes on photographing cities at night often catch your attention, you will surely enjoy his ongoing project.

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