Photography

June 23, 2020

This Moth Has Brilliant Wing Patterns That Look Like Tiger Eyes

On one of David Weiller's many expeditions to the rainforest, he was drawn like a moth to a flame to a slumbering Brahmaea Hearseyi moth occupying a nearby tree trunk. “This was a lucky find as it was attracted at night to the light of my bungalow,” says the wildlife photographer. What makes this moth so different from any other? Well, it's wings look like a pair of tiger eyes.

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June 16, 2020

Woman Sets Up Bird Feeder Cam to Capture Close-Ups of Diverse Birds Visiting Her Backyard

Intrigued by the diverse range of birds who frequently visit her garden, Lisa (aka Ostdrossel) created a homemade feeder cam—hidden within a weatherproof box—so she could capture her feather friends on camera without scaring them away. “I have always been fascinated with birds but it only became more of a hobby after I moved to the U.S.,” Lisa (who is originally from Germany) tells My Modern Met.

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June 14, 2020

Photographer Uses Dance to Inspire Alluring Portraits of Women in Surrealist Dreamscapes

Artist Kylli Sparre explores the relationships between people and their surroundings in fantastical photography that combines portraiture with theatrical compositions. This ongoing series of images star enigmatic women who dance, bend, and stand in passive serenity—regardless of the eccentricities that surround them. As a result, each image appears to exist in its own bewitching surreality.

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June 6, 2020

Luminous Photos of Antarctica Shine a Light on Its Alluring Icy Blue Surface

Australian photographer Leah Kennedy spent time in a decidedly colder climate when she made the journey to Antarctica. Intrigued by the beauty of this desolate locale, Kennedy focused her creative energies on capturing Antarctica's unique light and its reflection off the environment's icy surface. The resulting portfolio is a breathtaking look at this majestic landscape.

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