Photography

November 16, 2019

Photographer Captures the Surprisingly Quiet Side of Tokyo at Night

Tokyo is the most populated city in the world, with over 38 million people living there. While most of the mega-metropolis is constantly buzzing with activity, there’s still quiet pockets of the city that, when visited at night, seem just like ghost towns. German photographer Robert Götzfried set out to capture these sleepy districts in his aptly titled series, TOKYO SLEEPS TONIGHT.

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November 12, 2019

Colorful Photos of Turkey’s Rainbow-Hued Architecture

Photographer Yener Torun has an eye for color. While many consider the urban landscape a drab environment, Torun thinks differently. The Turkish photographer, who studied architecture, spends his time wandering the streets of Istanbul to find unique examples of rainbow-hued buildings and prove that urban living can be colorful. Torun creates his compositions with surgical precision. Each angle is exact and the results are so surreal that they seem plucked from a film.

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November 8, 2019

Adorably Expressive Faces of Dogs Reveal They’re the “Best People”

Dog owners often say that their canine companions are like their children. Our fluffy family members might be a different species, but we’re still able to connect with them on an emotional level—sometimes even more so than with other human beings. Despite not being able to interact verbally, dogs can often seem as though they’re communicating by mimicking human facial expressions.

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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.