Photography

November 28, 2018

Funny Photos of Dogs Concentrating on Catching Treats in Mid-Air

Photographer Christian Vieler captures canines’ moments of bliss, frozen in time. For years, he’s snapped portraits of pooches as they attempt to catch tasty treats in their mouths. The charming images are a humorous depiction of dogs as they track the morsels and bare their teeth in anticipation of the delicious snack. Although it feels like we’re watching the events unfold in slow motion, these micro expressions happen in just a split second.

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November 26, 2018

NYC Taxi Drivers Pose in a Hilarious 2019 Pin-Up Calendar for a Good Cause

The new year is already looking good thanks to 12 of New York City’s finest taxi drivers. This group of men and women has showcased their playful personalities for the annual 2019 New York City Taxi Drivers Calendar. Now in its fifth year, the annually-released calendar offers an amusing alternative to the traditional pin-up with the yellow cab operators posing in unexpected ways.

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November 19, 2018

Vivian Maier’s Poetic Color Photography Is Revealed for the First Time

Since 2007, when her photographs were discovered and brought to light, Vivian Maier‘s street photography has captured the imagination of people around the world. Maier, who secretly photographed life on the streets of Chicago and New York for over four decades, is primarily known for her black and white imagery. However, a new book and exhibition is spotlighting her color photography for the first time.

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November 15, 2018

Interview: Photojournalist Captures the Heartbreaking Reality of Child Labor

Bangladeshi photojournalist GMB Akash is a trailblazing photographer whose socially conscious work brings to light what many choose to ignore. His work has been featured in over 100 international publications, from National Geographic to Newsweek and he's spent over 20 years establishing a reputation as one of the top professional photographers in his country. Focusing his work on social issues, he gives a voice to refugees, sex workers, child laborers, and other oft-ignored groups through his photography.

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