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March 14, 2019

Wildlife Photographer Captures the Last Photos of the “Queen of Elephants”

Elephants are known for their incredible lifespans, with African elephants living up to 70 years. Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas was lucky enough to have a personal experience with an elephant nearing the end of her life. F_MU1, as she was known by the Tsavo Trust, spent over 60 years living in a quiet corner of Tsavo in Kenya.

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March 13, 2019

Crystal Cave Made of 18,000 Plastic Cups Makes Us Reconsider To-Go Cups

Nearly three years ago, Benjamin Von Wong made the shift from the title of photographer to social impact artist that only engaged...

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March 8, 2019

Woman Sets Up Tiny Feeder Cam to Capture Birds Eating in Her Backyard

Wild birds can be a challenge to study because they often fly away just as you approach them.

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March 8, 2019

Powerful Portraits of Car Crash Survivors Show the Lifesaving Effects of Seatbelts

We all know that seatbelts save lives, but still, there are people who needlessly perish each year simply because they weren't buckled up. In New Zealand, about 90 people a year die because they weren't wearing seatbelts during a crash. That number jumps to 2,500 in the United States according to the NHTSA.

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March 4, 2019

Interview: Photographer Opens Museum to Preserve Legacy of Vietnam’s Ethnic Tribes

For many years, French photographer Réhahn has called Vietnam home.

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March 3, 2019

Interview: Photographer Creates Surreal Self Portraits to Deal with Terrifying Sleep Paralysis

Photographer Nicolas Bruno is no stranger to a bad night of sleep.

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March 2, 2019

Photographer Captures Amazing Shot of Two Sharks Caught Inside a Glassy Wave

Australian photographer Sean Scott spends much of his time surrounded by the clear blue ocean. In his vibrant images, he reflects the beauty of the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it. One of his most memorable pictures was snapped a couple of years ago. It showcases the great power of waves and how they can envelop any creature, no matter how big or small. The image features two sharks inside of a large ocean wave.

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March 1, 2019

Awe-Inspiring Winners of the 2019 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

The Underwater Photographer of the Year was just announced for 2019, and the winning images offer an enchanting breadth of...

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March 1, 2019

Interview: Before and After Photos of Teens Asked to Edit Their Selfies for Social Media

In this day and age, who hasn't given their selfie a virtual nip and tuck before posting?

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February 27, 2019

Striking Single Image Winners from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

From a record-breaking number of entries, ten exceptional photographs have been named the best single photos of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards. The best standalone images of the year—submitted by photographers from 195 countries—compete in the Open competition. Diverse categories like Motion, Architecture, Street Photography, Culture, and Portraiture give photographers ample room to demonstrate their creativity and technical skill.

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