Surreal Photos Capture The Essence Of Cities Around The World In A Glass

Photographer Jason McGroarty decided to distill the personality of a city, sometimes several cities, in a simple way–at least conceptually. He decided to “float” images of the cities onto images of a beverage that best represents that city”s culture. The images are comprised of a shot of the beverage, which is set against a themed backdrop, and then the skyline, or at least the important parts of it, are worked in digitally. The result is a singular portrait of the complexity of a whole city.

The series, titled A Place to Go, Please, features the landmarks from one city, or sometimes a few nearby cities. The most iconic landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben, seem to rise from the surface of the liquid in the glass, and overhead, small weather patterns take form.

Ireland is famous for its megalithic structures and greenery, and, of course, its pints of Guinness.

This classic English afternoon tea includes all the amenities, like pretty china, scones, and a few landmarks. A red phone box might have clashed with the pink rose.

 

I don”t know how popular Coors is in Russia, but its colorful landmarks, including St. Basil”s Cathedral, light up this dark drink.

Temples and Buddhist imagery, as well as images from nature, make this cup of sake seem serene.

The City of Lights sparkles in this wine glass, complete with a romantic full moon.

It”s called the city that never sleeps, so coffee from a notable franchise seemed like the right choice.

You can see more of McGroarty”s work on his Tumblr and Facebook pages, and you can buy prints at his Etsy shop.