Most photogenic?
 

Which European/Middle East/African cities/towns/villages are the most photogenic?

In my humble opinion, Rome definitely is definitely one of the top cities.

May I have your valuable input?

Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovine has to be the most photogenic city I've ever been to.

Venice, Hallstatt, Dubrovnik -- off the top of my head. Taormina is pretty good. Others will probably come to me.

I thought Edinburgh offered a lot of opportunities.

Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Prague, Capri

Practically any African village, town or city offers great photo ops. The people, the markets, the shops. Same with the Middle East I imagine.

I liked Conques in France. But I went out of season.
Most French towns offer markets, café filled squares and the like to photograph.

hobbit, are you talking about architecture or natural beauty?

It is an unaswerable question. There are all sorts of criteria and audiences for photos.

It depends on what you want for photogenic.

Every place has reasons to be photogenic (architecture, history, people, animals, landscapes, etc), it simply depends on what you're interested in.

I love pictures of architecture/landmarks and landscapes. Snapshots of people can also be some of my favorites.

It is not only what you see but how you photograph it.

Some favourites in Germany where my camera went berserk: Marburg, Ladenburg, Bautzen, Görlitz, Wismar, Regensburg.

Santorini!
Positano
Dubrovnik
Taormina

Paris
Turkish Riviera
Ireland

Honfleur
Paris
Venice
Amsterdam
Positano

All the places that people say are "too touristy" - they are touristy for a reason.

But if I had to pick I like bob's list.

Have a look at my photos, most of the places I took them in were "photogenic" - www.pbase.com/annforcier

Sarlat-la-Canéda
Beynac
La Roque-Gageac
Monpazier
St-Léon-sur-Vézère
Aigues-Mortes
Uzès
Panicale
Paciano
Fez
Agadir
Assouira
Djerba
Jaipur
Brugge

Actually, I give up. There are millions...

Through your eyes, Ann, they all seem Photogenic.

Ann, they are absolutely stunning pictures! Thank you so much for sharing.

I think Athens is the most photogenic largely because the monuments have space as well as beauty.

http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...w2009/pic1.jpg

Venice, Venice, Venice

Of course--how could I forget Venice

Valletta, Malta--indeed, all of Malta. The colors just glowed and gleamed, and that golden stone, blue sky, and water...

But of course it's all pretty much subjective, eh?

Oh, Malta pix linky...even though it's embarrassing after all the great ones here...
http://travel.webshots.com/album/115461380RQqCst

Ann, wow those are some fantastic photos-- really brings me back...

Fez, Morocco
Chefchouen, Morocco
Sibiu, Romania
Ieud, Romania
Sighisoara, Romania
Kinsale, Ireland
Ronda, Spain
Eger, Hungary

I have a lot of ground left to cover...

Notgrove, Gloucestershire

It is about 15 miles west of Bourton-on-the-water, which is also cool when the tourist buses aren't there.

Thank you all for your response!! I cannot wait to see those places!

I don't see Istanbul, Turkey. Fodorites raved about this city. I went out and bought the GuideBook and am planning my trip to that country. Now I am wondering if I am setting myself up for disappointment? :(

Istanbul is glorious and quite photogenic. It's impossible to name all the best site for photos, as so much depends on time of day/season/personal preferences and so forth.

Just the Hagia Sofia alone can wear out your camera batteries.