Posts by Katie Hosmer

Photography
July 12, 2014

Amazing Winners of the 1st Annual Dronestagram Photo Competition

Best Aerial Photos, 1st Prize Winner: Capungaero Dronestagram and National Geographic France teamed up this year to promote the first annual 2014 Dronestagram Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers alike were invited to enter their unique photographs from around the world which were taken by drones connected to radio-controlled cameras. Winning images feature amazingly unexpected people and places as seen from up in the air and looking downward.

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Aerial Photography
July 10, 2014

Breathtaking Aerial Photos Offer Unique Perspective of Melbourne

The world is completely different when viewed from high up in the sky. Though we can't always experience these types of spectacular scenes in person, Melbourne-based photographer Tom Blachford provides viewers with a unique perspective of the world through his collection of captivating aerial shots. To document such breathtaking places, Blachford flies above Melbourne in an open-door helicopter and photographs the landscapes below.

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Wedding
July 8, 2014

Daring Bride and Groom Pose in Front of Whirling Tornado

When bad weather was predicted for their wedding weekend, this adventurous couple and their wedding photographer didn't let that get them down. The Canadian couple and photographer Colleen Niska took advantage of the situation and sought out the dramatic skies before the rain started pouring down. Little did they know they would remember their special day in a much more unique way than ever expected!

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Drawing
July 7, 2014

Massive Swan Pencil Illustration Hangs 7 Feet Wide

Beijing-based illustrator Alice Lin creates beautiful illustrations filled with rich, strikingly crisp details. One of her recent works, Faramita, features a giant swan with large fluttering wings spread wide. The artist used only pencil on Canson drawing paper to create the elaborate illustration, which hangs almost 7 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall and took approximately one month to complete.

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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.