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Times Square galaxy photo wins award
Aerial photo of Times Square transforms city lights into a galaxy, winning top prize at Epson International Pano Awards.
In brief
Aerial photo of Times Square transforms city lights into a galaxy, winning top prize at Epson International Pano Awards. Photographer Xuecheng Liu's award-winning aerial image of Times Square creates a galaxy-like effect, winning the Open Built Environment category at the 17th Epson International Pano Awards…
Times Square galaxy photo wins award
Photographer Xuecheng Liu captured Times Square from an aerial perspective, creating a galaxy-like scene that won an award.
“Times Square is one of the most photographed places in the world”
Award category
Liu's image won the Open Built Environment / Architecture category at the 17th Epson International Pano Awards.
Photographer background
Liu is known for making familiar places look unfamiliar, with international recognition including Sony World Photography Awards.
Image creation process
Liu stitched together 25 frames to create an ultra-wide aerial panorama revealing skyscraper scale and density around Times Square.
Viewpoint explanation
Liu wanted the panorama to immerse viewers in the city's vast expanse with stars resembling points of light around a galaxy's center.
Award significance
The 17th Epson International Pano Awards is the world's largest competition for panoramic photography, with thousands of entries in 2026.
The short version
Photographer Xuecheng Liu's award-winning aerial image of Times Square creates a galaxy-like effect, winning the Open Built Environment category at the 17th Epson International Pano Awards.
