Photography

November 13, 2019

Extreme Macro Photos Unveil the Hidden World of Fungi in the Forest

For photographer Alison Pollack, strolling through the forest is more than a relaxing pastime. Thanks to her fascination with fungi and Myxomycetes, it's become her open-air photography studio as she cranes her neck to find her next miniature subject. Through focus stacking and macro photography, Pollack captures artistic images of her subjects—which often measure just 1 or 2 millimeters tall.

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November 7, 2019

These Fiery Photos Capture Every Sparking Detail of the Antares Rocket Launch

For most, the opportunity to see a rocket launch would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for John Kraus, who grew up on Florida's “Space Coast,” it was a commonplace occurrence. So it made perfect sense that when he took up photography in 2015, spaceflight would be included in his work. After documenting a few launches, his hobby transformed into a full-time career that has allowed him to share his passion for spaceflight with the public.

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November 1, 2019

Black and White Photos Capture the Eerie Enchantment of Madeira’s Ancient Trees

There’s something awe-inspiring about ancient trees that have stood still for hundreds of years. Their strength, deeply rooted in the earth has captured the human imagination for years, and, in some cultures, trees are even considered sacred. Inspired by the lungs of our planet, Berlin-based photographer Michael Schlegel captures the mysterious Laurel trees of Madeira, a volcanic region of Portugal, in his series, simply titled Fanal.

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October 24, 2019

Interview: Cinematic Photos of Rural Indonesia Look like Scenes from a Film

Jakarta-based photographer Rarindra Prakarsa captures scenes from rural Indonesia that could be film stills. Drenched in gorgeous light, his narrative works often elevate everyday occurrences—such as two people at work or a man smoking a pipe—and evoke the feeling that these sights are just one part of an epic adventure story. Prakarsa has been a photographer for nearly 30 years.

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