Tag: photo
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Artist Explores the Near Extinction of Māori Face And Body Tattoos in New Zealand
Photojournalist Michael Bradley‘s latest series, Puaki, focuses on tā moko, the permanent markings on the face and body practiced by New Zealand’s indigenous culture, the Māori. Bradley came across the concept for Puaki when looking at wet plate images where people’s tattoos often didn’t appear. It is not known if this technique was deliberately used…
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Historic Photo Series Featuring Love During Wartime
We take it for granted that when we say to someone “see you soon”, we’re going to see them again sometime soon. This wasn’t the case during World War II, however, where friends, family and loved ones had no idea if they were ever going to be reunited with their loved ones again. And sadly,…
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Photographer Curates Series of Optical Illusions That Will Confuse Everyone
Everyone loves a good optical illusion. This is especially so for British photographer Evan Lay who recently curated a series of optical illusions to be used in a forthcoming series he plans to launch later this year. From people seemingly floating on air to things that appear to be on fire, this list will put…
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Stunning Aerial Photography Shows the Sandy Deserts Taking Over The United Arab Emirates
One might not think that there’s much to Dubai and Abu Dhabi other than the searing heat and glitzy malls and skyscrapers. However Australian photographer Irenaeus Herok has gone out of his way to change these perceptions, by spending some time out in the desert with his drone. The resulting photographs are nothing less than…
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Photographer Captures the Vulnerable Side of Ballet Dancers Who Bare All on NYC Rooftops
Photographer Omar Z. Robles has returned to New York to capture his latest series, Bare Sky Dance. Robles continues to photograph his most popular subjects – male and female ballet dancers – but this time his focus is on their vulnerable side, as each of his models pose on the rooftops of some of New…
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Breathtaking Winners of The Nature Conservancy 2018 Global Photo Contest
The Nature Conservancy is an organization which was established in 1951 to to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The organisation also runs the Global Photo Contest which features the powerful artistry of nature photography. For this year’s contest, a record-breaking 57,489 entries were received from 135 countries. Photographers were asked…
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Photographer Captures Intimate Portraits of Cats, Dogs, and Horses
If you are a pet lover, you know that animals have as many unique facets to their personalities as humans. As such, you love getting those photos that show off their personalities so that you have proof to show to your loved ones that they are as strange as them seem to you. So, take…
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The Reindeer Riders: Amazing Photography of the Reindeer People From Mongolia
If the descendants of ancient legends truly exist among us today, these are they. Despite the odds, the nomads of Outer Mongolia are a people seemingly immune from degeneration, still living in such proximity to wild animals with a certain spiritual wisdom, sense of healing and well-being lost to our notions of time and laws…
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Weekend Photo Funnies: Times When The Background Was Better Than The Foreground
With the advent of the smartphone containing far more powerful cameras, the art of the selfie has flourished to almost annoying levels. People simply can't get enough of them, particularly among the younger generation who are heavier digital users compared to us old folk. Bringing us much needed relief to the selfie culture is the…
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Capturing Grace and Elegance of Ballet Dancers on City Streets Around the World
We often think of dancers as performing just for the stage, but their awe-inspiring moves bring a fresh new perspective when brought to the city streets. Photographer Jean-Pierre travels the world to capture ballerinas among monuments and skyscrapers, as they twist and contort their bodies into graceful movements that complement the surrounding landscape. In front of…