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Are you ready to join us on an adventure? Let's buckle up and transport ourselves to some of the most incredible locations around the world with Maxwell Tilse and his series of illustrations featuring famous landmarks. While Tilse has shared some of his previous work on Bored Panda, this time we've curated the best examples of his miniature drawings, photographed against their real-world twins as a backdrop.

We contacted Max and asked him some questions about his series of small cut-out illustrations showcasing the famous landmarks. The artist shared with us more about the inspiration behind this project: “I was inspired by the childlike collector inside of me. It’s a real joy arriving in a new destination and finding a little corner, famous or otherwise, to sit and sketch. These little landmarks are fairly quick and easy to create, so if I’ve only got a day or three to create a piece, drawing to this small scale is ideal.”

He also added: “The photograph I take with the drawing on location is as much of a souvenir as the artwork itself.”

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Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Colosseum, Rome, Italy

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We were curious how the illustrator decides which landmarks to feature in his new paintings. Tilse said: “I love to capture buildings that are iconic, unique, or historically important. Architecture and history are real passions for me. What can each subject say about the place I’m visiting, or quite simply, is it enjoyable to draw?”

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    Big Ben, London, England

    Big Ben, London, England

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    aashi chaudhari
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    visited the clock tower, everyone went silent as the bells tolled and then went about their business again. was enchanting honestly.

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    Temple Of Saturn, Rome, Italy

    Temple Of Saturn, Rome, Italy

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    Asked what challenges he encounters when creating his small-scale drawings, Maxwell answered: “Rain and intricate spires. I draw these mostly outside, on the spot. Keeping myself (and the paper) dry is a must. Then there’s the cutting out. Churches, mosques, and anything with a spire or minaret are really hard to keep straight and attached.”

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    St. Mary’s Basilica, Kraków, Poland

    St. Mary’s Basilica, Kraków, Poland

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    BeaBea
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Drank probably the most awesome hot chocolate in a chocolate factory shop near rynek in Krakow.

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    The Parthenon Of Athens, Greece

    The Parthenon Of Athens, Greece

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    Next, the artist shared with us more details about his creative process, specifically how he approaches capturing the perfect shots to complement his illustrations: “Knowing the movements of the sun is key! I try to draw a place that faces the sun, with my back behind it. So there’s a natural light when photographing the artwork. If the sun is in front of me, the drawing becomes dark and obscured. If the rain starts to drizzle I’ll take some snaps and finish the drawing in a nearby bar or cafe.”

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    Castle Sant’angelo, Rome, Italy

    Castle Sant’angelo, Rome, Italy

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    Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

    Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

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    Lastly, the illustrator shared with us his creative plans for the future: “I’ve had the privilege of working with airlines and tourism agencies. More work like that would be wonderful. The goal is to continue traveling and see as much of the world as possible. I’d love to make an illustrated book of my travels one day. Who knows where that’ll lead me? I love to draw and regardless of opportunity, I’ll always keep it up.”

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    Sydney Opera House, Australia

    Sydney Opera House, Australia

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    Statue Of Julius Caesar, Rome, Italy

    Statue Of Julius Caesar, Rome, Italy

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    Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    Pantheon, Rome, Italy

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    Cathedral Of Santa Maria Of Palma, Majorka, Spain

    Cathedral Of Santa Maria Of Palma, Majorka, Spain

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    Maya Baggins
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    8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mallorca, guys, it's Mallorca. Being Spanish it took me a few minutes to guess

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    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

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    His Majesty's Theatre, London, England

    His Majesty's Theatre, London, England

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    Selimiye Mosque, Edirne Turkey

    Selimiye Mosque, Edirne Turkey

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    Town Hall Tower, Kraków, Poland

    Town Hall Tower, Kraków, Poland

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    The Church Of St. Andrew, Kraków, Poland

    The Church Of St. Andrew, Kraków, Poland

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    Jama El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco

    Jama El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco

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    Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

    Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

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    The Blue Posts, Berwick St. Soho, London, England

    The Blue Posts, Berwick St. Soho, London, England

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    Gjirokaster Old Town, Albania

    Gjirokaster Old Town, Albania

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    Berlin TV Tower, Germany

    Berlin TV Tower, Germany

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    #23

    Soho Square, The Mysterious And Mythical Gardner’s Shed, London, England

    Soho Square, The Mysterious And Mythical Gardner’s Shed, London, England

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    The White Hart Pub, London, England

    The White Hart Pub, London, England

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    #25

    The Korçë Cathedral, Korçë, Albania

    The Korçë Cathedral, Korçë, Albania

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    #26

    Xiang Lin Si Temple. Melaka, Malaysia

    Xiang Lin Si Temple. Melaka, Malaysia

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    The White Tower Of Thessaloniki, Macedonia

    The White Tower Of Thessaloniki, Macedonia

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    Sydney's Central Station, Australia

    Sydney's Central Station, Australia

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    Buzludzha Monument, Balkan Mountains

    Buzludzha Monument, Balkan Mountains

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    Church Of St. Adalberto, Kraków, Poland

    Church Of St. Adalberto, Kraków, Poland

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    The Church Of St Nicholas, Kotor, Montenegro

    The Church Of St Nicholas, Kotor, Montenegro

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    The Blind Beggar, London, England

    The Blind Beggar, London, England

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    St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England

    St Paul’s Cathedral, London, England

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    The Morgan Arms, London, England

    The Morgan Arms, London, England

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    St Matthew's Church, Dobrota, Montenegro

    St Matthew's Church, Dobrota, Montenegro

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    The Church Of The Holy Mother Of God, Plovdiv Old Town, Bulgaria

    The Church Of The Holy Mother Of God, Plovdiv Old Town, Bulgaria

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    St. Florian’s Gate, Kraków, Poland

    St. Florian’s Gate, Kraków, Poland

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    Statue Of A Man And Horse In Piazza Del Campidoglio Rome, Italy

    Statue Of A Man And Horse In Piazza Del Campidoglio Rome, Italy

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    The Mostar Sniper Tower, Bosna And Herzegovina

    The Mostar Sniper Tower, Bosna And Herzegovina

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    The Torre Del Oro, Seville, Spain

    The Torre Del Oro, Seville, Spain

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    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

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    Hadži-Kurtova Džamija, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Hadži-Kurtova Džamija, Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    Fitzrovia, London, England

    Fitzrovia, London, England

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    The Old George, London, England

    The Old George, London, England

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    Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Turkey

    Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Turkey

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