Photography

May 6, 2025

Incredible Winners of the 1839 Awards 2025 Color Photography Contest

The 1839 Awards once again celebrates the art of color photography by announcing the winners of the 2025 Color Photography Contest. In an era when AI is making everyone skeptical about the veracity of imagery, these photographs prove that no machine can replicate the work of a good photographer. From Morocco and Mongolia to the American West and Palestine, the winning photographs are a fascinating look at life in color across the globe.

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May 5, 2025

WildLOVE: Beautiful Portraits of Animals Who Look Like Photogenic Fashion Models

A pair of flamingos that appear to be salsa dancing together, their beaks touching as if locked in a kiss. A panda cub tumbling over itself, a suggestion of a pink tongue sneaking out between its lips. A timeless embrace between a baby orangutan and its mother. These are only a few of the photographs featured in Pedro Jarque Krebs’s newest book, WildLOVE, published by TeNeues.

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April 28, 2025

Princess Isabella of Denmark Breaks Protocol in “Gen Z” Royal Portrait Where She’s Holding Her Phone

Many teens enjoy spending countless hours on their phone—including those that happen to be European princesses. This was recently made abundantly clear by 18-year-old Princess Isabella of Denmark. Having just turned 18 on April 21, Isabella posed for her first official gala portraits, which included a candid shot of her holding her phone, seemingly breaking away from royal protocol.

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April 25, 2025

LEGO F1 Racing Cars Come to Life on Photographer’s Handcrafted Track [Interview]

Playing with toys might be for kids, but Hungarian photographer Benedek Lampert proves you can make a career out of it as an adult. He recently produced a dynamic photo series showcasing LEGO Formula 1 (F1) cars racing around a hand-crafted track. The images feature the LEGO Minifigures nestled in their racing cars as they “burn” rubber to see who will get first place in the F1 toy race.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.