It’s that time of year again! As we bid farewell to 2015 and welcome in 2016 with open arms, we’re taking a fond look back at the most popular images shared on 500px this past year.

There are only two rules:

1. The photos must have been uploaded to 500px (not necessarily taken) in 2015.

2. No photographer may appear more than once on any list, so everybody gets a chance to be featured.


Let’s escape reality for a moment with this next installment of the Best of 2015 series. Forget standard animals, portraits, or even the mysterious world of macro photography, we’re about to go abstract!

From alien landscapes to mesmerizing architectural shots, we’re proud to present the Top 10 Abstract photos of 2015 on 500px:

10. Iron Sky by Stefan Endler

Iron Sky by Stefan Endler on 500px.com

9. Tunnel of love by Pat Charles

Tunnel of love by Pat Charles on 500px.com

8. Walking to dream by Mercedes Castillo Sanchez

Walking to dream by Mercedes Castillo Sánchez on 500px.com

7. With Filter by Kajo Kamil Sadlon

with filter by Kajo_Kamil_Sadlon on 500px.com

6. Venetian Abstract by Csilla Zelko

Venetian Abstract by Csilla Zelko on 500px.com

5. Skogafoss Fantasy by Stefan Thaler

Skógafoss Fantasy by Stefan Thaler on 500px.com

4. Shore Break by Ludovic Lagadec

shore break by Ludovic Lagadec on 500px.com

3. Tokyo Abstract by Davide

Tokyo Abstract by Davide®  on 500px.com

2. Black & White by Ibrahim Ahmed

Black & white  by Ibrahim Ahmed on 500px.com

1. Funnel Factory by Alex Noriega

Funnel Factory by Alex Noriega on 500px.com

Let us know what you think of this Top 10 in the comments. And if you have a favorite abstract photo in mind that missed out on this year’s Top 10, remember to share it with us down below!