Sunrise, sunset, severe storm or serene silhouette, the photographers and artists of the Burg capture moments that remind us why we love this city. You're never more than a stone's throw from a masterpiece and Instagram community in St. Pete is a testament to that.
If a picture is worth 1,000 words then an #instaBURG photo is worth the entirety of the OED. We adore every account that has contributed to the now staggering instaburg.com feed. For the uninitiated or the optically curious, we've selected several Instagram accounts that will keep your thumbs on the cultural pulse of the Burg.
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This is the first in a series of articles featuring the most creative and Burg-centric instagram feeds.
We've supplied a few images that caught our eyes to whet your artsy appetite. Follow the links to their Instagram accounts for more images of the Sunshine City. For a complete gallery of all things #instaburg, head to our brand new website: instaburg.com
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The photos of @ayce09 toy with light and symmetry in a way that emblazons the shyest sunrise and turns snowcapped waves into polished glass. His minimalistic approach allows the environment of the Burg to be bold and cinematic without over saturating itself. Each photo is a painting. If you need a reminder why you love the Burg, head to his gallery.
@johnrpgarcia has provided his followers with rare, low angle perspectives of St. Pete. He uses the skyline as a stated backdrop for the avian subjects he captures in flight. His photos, like the imagistic works of Pound and Williams, are not wasteful. Every inch, color and movement of the image adds to its narrative.
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@stephinthecityyy is synonymous with the pink umbrella and crystal ball she carries. Her photos feel plucked from the most vibrant imaginings of Ray Bradbury and Roald Dahl. Whether she is operating in black and white or full color, her landscapes and aesthetic blend seamlessly into one another. The stillness of her photography and the quietness of her surroundings allow each of her pictures to bellow their unique beauty. If ever you'd like to get lost in the wildnerness of fantasy simply visit @stephinthecityyy 's gallery.
The photos of @shadow1188 capture St. Pete in an endless golden hour. Dark silhouettes leave ripples in the soft, glossy waters of St. Pete Beach. The diversity in light in perspective, resizing his audience from ant to mammoth with each new angle. His photos more than just capture the Burg, they exhibit the city's character.
@mqoq's photos magnify the small beauties that envelope St. Pete. Her captures of flower petals and insects pay tribute to the minutia that makes St. Pete the Sunshine City. For images that are serene, for pictures that will put the perfume of lilacs and mint into your system, follow @mqoq.
The aesthetic is in the name. @stormitecture traverses Tampa Bay chasing after the spontaneous and enigmatic storms that light up St. Pete. His eye for composition tames the coal colored clouds and crooked bolts that shade Summer afternoons and Fall mornings in St. Pete. For those hopelessly in love with the unpredictable, volatile weather patterns of the Tampa Bay area, @stormitecture's gallery is a must follow.
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