Photography

December 26, 2018

Best of 2018: Top 36 Photographs From Around the World

As the year comes to a close, it’s only natural to want to take a look back at the incredible moments we’ve experience in the past twelve months. As a society, we’ve shared experiences through the power of photography. On a daily basis, we’re exposed to countless images that not only document the lives of people around the world, but also shape our memories of a given point in time.

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December 24, 2018

Street Photographer Captures the Unique Beauty of Life and Land in East Asia

Last year, street photographer RK caught our eye with his candid shots of Tokyo. With an emphasis on the everyday, these images offered viewers an intimate glimpse into life in the bustling metropolis. Though RK still calls the capital city home, he has since broadened his horizons, finding artistic inspiration all over idyllic East Asia. Retaining an interest in capturing “the moment and story at that time,” RK continues to capture the inherent beauty of his surroundings.

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December 14, 2018

Airport Worker Photographs Unique Travelers He Encounters From Around the World

Christophe from Belgium   Jargal from Mongolia   Sara from Tanzania   May from Lebanon   Idris from Nigeria   Frankie J from England   Ed from Kenya   Takeshi from Japan   Paris from the United States   Philip Chang from South Korea   Sophie from France   Boubakar from Niger   Simon Cheng from Taiwan Mustafa Çankaya: Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Mustafa Çankaya.

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December 4, 2018

Macro Photos Capture the Stunning Symmetry and Beauty of Insects

Montreal-based photographer Paul Parent is known for his stunning macro photography. His work has been featured in publications around the globe and he's a firm believer that the photographer's artistic vision counts just as much, if not more, than the expensive equipment used. Parent, a Nikon user since 1976, has an uncanny ability to focus in on the minor details of the small creatures that surround us.

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