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May 18, 2018

Photographer Captures Electric Views of New York City From a Helicopter

Photographer Xavier Portela brings us to New York City for the latest addition of his ongoing Glow series, which sees him zooming around the world to photograph neon-tinged cities. Portela had previously teased us with the promise of a set of aerial Glow photos from the Big Apple, and now he's delivered with #NEWYORKGLOW II. Shot from a helicopter, Portela offers a sweeping view of the Manhattan cityscape with his pink- and blue-hued photographs.

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May 18, 2018

Creative Mom Documents Daily Life With Cute and Funny Family Photos

On her popular Instagram page, Canadian blogger Kate Weiland shares adorable snapshots of her fun-loving family.

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May 15, 2018

Interview: How a Couple Turned Their Love of Travel Into a Full-Time Job

Traveling couple Hannah Spelt and Nick Noordijk are on a mission to redefine the concept of a career.

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May 11, 2018

Long Exposure Photos Capture the Swirling Star Trails Across the Namib Desert

The night sky has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history, resulting in timeless masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. And as one of the most challenging subjects to photograph, star trails are certainly worth the effort when they’re captured in all of their colorful, swirling brilliance.

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May 9, 2018

Intimate Portraits Capture a Look at New York’s Last Indie Booksellers

Photographer Franck Bohbot and author Philippe Ungar have joined forces for a project that looks at a niche population of...

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May 8, 2018

Early Highlights of “People” in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with submissions pouring in from international...

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May 4, 2018

Poignant Portraits of Koreans Separated From Their Loved Ones in the North

It's been 65 years since the Korean War ended in 1953, which also signifies the last time hundreds of thousands saw their loved ones. For many Koreans, who either have family in the north or moved to the south prior to the war, separation from family is a unfortunate reality.

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May 2, 2018

Interview: Photographer Helps Save Lives of Pit Bulls With Adorable Flower Crown Portraits

Pit bull dogs have an unfair reputation for being an aggressive or violent breed.

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May 1, 2018

Storm Chasing Photos Capture the Beauty and Destruction of Powerful Storm Clouds

Acclaimed photographer Camille Seaman continues to combine documentary photography with fine art sensibilities in her new book The Big Cloud.

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May 1, 2018

A Look at the Magical World of Iconic Photographer Rodney Smith

For over 45 years, fine art and fashion photographer Rodney Smith brought his unique vision to the world through his whimsical imagery. Playful and surreal, his photographs graced the pages of TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, among others. Even after his passing in 2016, his legacy carries on through the galleries and museums that continue to display his work, as well as publications and new photographers influenced by his style.

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