Tag: photograph
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Explosive Dance Portraits By Photographer Alexander Yakovlev
Studio-dance photographer Alexander Yakovlev makes his images of professional dancers come alive by adding dynamic elements like exploding flour. The Moscow resident is a graduate from the faculty of law at the Russian State University For the Humanities, but it’s clear from his work here that rhetoric isn’t his only specialty. Yakovlev’s photos span a…
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The Best Photos From the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest
If there’s one magazine that continuously showcases the most beautiful pictures from around the world, it’s Nat Geo. Its prestigious photo contests attract some of the best photographers, and viewing their stunning shots you can’t help but feel your connection with Mother Earth strengthening. The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is…
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Artist Photographs People With Rare Diseases To Encourage Others To Want To Know More
With 1 in 17 people affected by rare disease you would think everyone would be interested to learn about the huge impact it has on individuals, their families and communities and yet sadly this is not the case. In the years since photographer Ceridwen Hughes's son was diagnosed, she has met hundreds of families affected…
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We Follow a Professional Photographer To See How They Capture Incredible Shots
One of the great skills a talented photographer has is to see the world in a different way. According to professional photographer Phillip Haumesser, beginner photographers are always asking how he finds such amazing locations to shoot his subjects. The answer? “Open your eyes, they’re all around you. You really don’t have to go anywhere.…
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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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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…