Photography

June 18, 2025

Over 7,500 Images From 19th-Century LGBTQ+ Photographer Alice Austen Come Home

A prominent street photographer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries is seeing her archive come home. More than 7,500 original prints and negatives by Alice Austen are being transferred to her Staten Island home, now known as the Alice Austen House. This will give the structure a near-complete archive of her work. Austen had donated the archive to the Staten Island Historical Society (now known as Historic Richmond Town)

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June 13, 2025

15 Exceptional Winners of the UN World Ocean Day Photo Contest

In celebration of World Ocean Day, the United Nations announced the winners of its annual photo contest. An expert panel of judges selected winners from the thousands of photos entered by professional and amateur photographers across four categories. From striking marine life to powerful waves, the winners offer a complex view of our oceans. The contest, which is organized by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DivePhotoGuide (DPG)

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June 11, 2025

Photographer Captures Adorable Portraits of Over 150 Baby Animals

For nearly 20 years, Joel Sartore has been on a mission to photograph every animal species living in a zoo, aquarium, or wildlife sanctuary. It's all part of Photo Ark, which has a mission to bring attention to at-risk species. In a new book, Sartore focuses his attention on the many baby animals he's photographed along the way. Photo Ark Babies, published by National Geographic Press, showcases over 150 youngsters from across the animal kingdom.

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June 5, 2025

Rare Red Sprites Captured Lighting up the Tibetan Night Sky Like Jellyfish-Shaped Firework

Red sprites are as beautiful as they are elusive. These large-scale flashes occur up high in the sky, above thunderstorm clouds. As such, it is nearly impossible to see them with the naked eye from the ground. However, experienced astrophotographers have devoted themselves to study this phenomenon enough to be at the right place at the right time to capture them. One such photographer is Dong Shuchang, who recently captured a red sprite over Tibet.

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