A photographer captures the unexpected views that lie behind famous landmarks

For most people visiting a famous landmark, there is a quintessential angle to capture to get that perfect, iconic Instagram.

Photographer Oliver Curtis, however, has turned his back on that idea, and has spent the last four years taking pictures of what lies behind famous sites. From the Statue of Liberty to Christ the Redeemer, Curtis captures lesser-known views.

His work will be on display at the Royal Geographic Society in London from September 19 to October 14. The exhibition is called "Volte-face," after a Latin phrase meaning to turning around to face the opposite direction in movement or attitude.

We talked with Curtis about his work, and his travels.