Photography

August 21, 2018

Siamese Fighting Fish Portraits Look Like Colorful Clouds of Ink in Water

Thai photographer Visarute Angkatavanich is known for creating stunning, close-up portraits of colorful Siamese fighting fish. Commonly known as betta, the popular domesticated species is native to the Mekong basin of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. In contrast to their aggressive nature, Angkatavanic’s latest series, titled Betta Paradiso, captures the betta’s captivating beauty as they gracefully swim like dancing ballerinas.

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August 17, 2018

Shocking Aerial Photos Highlight Wealth Inequality in Cities Worldwide

When we first brought you Johnny Miller's Unequal Scenes, the photographer was using aerial photography to highlight wealth disparity in South Africa. Now, he's branched out to countries around the globe, using a drone to call attention to the income differential that often sees new tennis courts adjacent to abandoned lots. Since 2016, Miller has captured around 100 photographs in South Africa, India, Tanzania, the United States, and Kenya.

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August 13, 2018

Most Beautiful Libraries in the World Gathered in One Incredible Book

Photographer Massimo Listri is known for his incredible images of palaces, villas, and luxurious interiors. Over his long career, he's published over 70 books that tell the stories of well-known interiors. And now, his newest photography book gathers images of libraries around the world, paying homage to these temples of learning. Massimo Listri.

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August 1, 2018

Photographer Creates Surreal Photos Without the Help of Photoshop

Photographer John Dykstra has had a long artistic journey. After falling in love with photography as a teenager, he went through a period where he sold his equipment, only to be lured back to his passion in 2014. After mastering studio lighting in a college program, he fell in love with portraiture and photography's ability to represent any fantasy the artistic mind could imagine.

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