Photography

April 25, 2018

Amazing Winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards Announced

The World Photography Organisation has just announced the overall winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards. Now in its 11th edition, this year saw a record breaking 320,000 submissions made by talented photographers—of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels—from all over the world. Selected by an expert panel of judges, the winning photographs were chosen from 10 different categories, including Landscape, Architecture, Portraiture, and Contemporary Issues.

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April 23, 2018

Restored Film Footage Shows What Life Was Like in New York City Over 100 Years Ago

Shot by Swedish documentary team Svenska Biografteatern in 1911, the A Trip Through New York City documentary film gives a glimpse into what life was like in the Big Apple more than 100 years ago. Expertly restored by the Museum of Modern Art, the 8-minute, black and white footage is part of Svenska Biografteatern’s travelogue series which set out to capture the world’s most celebrated locations at the time.

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April 20, 2018

Photographer Creates Stunning Scenes Straight Out of a Dream

Coupling a knack for Photoshop with a vivid imagination, photographer and self-described “wizard from Moscow” Kristina Makeeva creates dreamy depictions fit for a fairytale. When she's not capturing the magic of Moscow at Christmas or perfectly pairing statement pieces with her surroundings, Makeeva is using her digital editing skills to produce enchanting, otherworldly photographs. Ranging from spectacular landscapes to striking portraits, each picture processed by Makeeva showcases the unique power of Photoshop.

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April 18, 2018

Action-Packed Photos Reimagine Hot & Spicy KFC Chicken as Fiery Explosions

Recently, KFC has decided to bring back one of its most beloved crispy classics: its Hot & Spicy Chicken. Known for packing a punch, this fiery fried chicken has been reimagined as action-packed explosions in a clever new ad campaign by Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong. At first glance, the eye-catching composites look like authentic photographs of exciting events, including a space shuttle launch, a car race, and a climactic movie scene.

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