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September 3, 2019

Street Photographer Captures the Solitude of Urban Life Through Light and Shadow

Renowned street photographer Alan Schaller continues to travel the world, snapping his masterful black and white imagery that captures the spirit of the urban environment. The Leica Ambassador and co-founder of Street Photography International has seen his work exhibited in several Leica galleries over the course of 2019. These opportunities have brought his work to wider audiences, who revel in his view of city streets.

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September 2, 2019

Germany’s Retro Bowling Alleys Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Wes Anderson Film

While many bowling alleys around the world are being constantly updated to suit modern strike-chasers, there are others that have...

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August 30, 2019

Amazing Winners of the 2019 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest

Now in its fourth year, the Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)

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August 27, 2019

Interview: Photographer Documents 33 Women Before and After They Became a Mom

Photographs of women before and after they give birth to their first child. Vaida Markeviciute-Razmislavice: Website | Facebook | Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Vaida Markeviciute-Razmislavice.

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August 23, 2019

Empowering Photo Series Shines a Light on the “Flying” Female Luchadoras of Bolivia

In his astounding series, The Flying Cholitas, photographer Todd Antony shines a light on a fascinating subculture: the Cholitas of...

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August 23, 2019

Artistically Arranged Time Slice Photos Show the Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, causing our world to be momentarily engulfed in...

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August 22, 2019

Interview: Stephen Wilkes Spends 10 Years Capturing the World from “Day to Night”

Over the course of ten years, photographer Stephen Wilkes has embarked on an epic project that has led him to photographing locations for hours—and days—on end. The end results are striking photographic compositions that detail the visual changes of a specific place as the day progresses, turning light into darkness.

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August 21, 2019

These Passport Photo Shoots Reveal a Bizarre Twist When You Zoom Out

Passport photos are some of the most mundane types of portraits you can have taken.

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August 20, 2019

Interview: Photographer Debunks the “Crazy Cat Lady” Stereotype with Over 300 Portraits

The “crazy cat lady” is one of modern culture’s most enduring stereotypes.

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August 19, 2019

Interview: Underwater Photographer Spends Over 30 Years Documenting Marine Life in Black and White

Award-winning underwater photographer Christian Vizl has been inspired by the ocean since childhood. Born in Mexico City, his career spans more than thirty years and in that time he's earned an international reputation for his artistic documentation of life underwater. In particular, he's recognized for his powerful black and white underwater photographs, which harness light and shadow to reveal different aspects of marine life.

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