Photography

June 17, 2018

Daughter Archives Mother’s Remarkable Photos of Poverty-Stricken 1980s England

The black and white documentary photography of Tish Murtha’s archive captures the social landscape of northern England during the 1980s. From community spirit to the pits of youth employment, Murtha’s highly personal and emotive photos are now in the care of her daughter Ella, ever since Murtha passed away in 2013. Ella has now made it her mission to get her mother’s remarkable images the recognition they deserve.

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June 14, 2018

Artist Transforms the Natural World Into Dreamy Landscapes You’ll Want to Step Into

Hamburg-based artist, traveler, and photographer Robert Jahns blends reality and fantasy with his incredible portfolio of digital art. Known as nois7 on Instagram, his carefully crafted compositions have amassed more than one million fans. Each captivating image is like something from a dream, often featuring familiar landmarks from around the world but presented with a fairytale twist.

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June 12, 2018

Vibrant Rainbow Roads Illuminate Forests and River Bends Into Magical Landscapes

Filmmaker Daniel Mercadante turns rural landscapes into magical terrains with his long exposure photography series, Rainbow Road. The collection of images sees a multicolored neon trail illuminate the landscape and seemingly take on a life of its own, as it snakes over quiet hills, weaves through forest trees, and twists around street corners. Resembling a real-life Mario Kart race track, the series was made using a custom-built lighting rig covered in rainbow-colored gels.

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