Photography

December 29, 2017

New Study Says Obsession with Taking Selfies Is Now a Mental Disorder Called ‘Selfitis’

When the word ‘selfie' entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013, it was clear this photo trend was here to stay. Of course, people have been painting—and photographing—self-portraits for centuries, but the quick immediacy of a selfie has become ubiquitous with contemporary life. But when does a fun photo become an obsession? If you are constantly picking up your phone and clicking, watch out—you may just suffer from selfitis.

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December 19, 2017

Funniest Winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017

If you’re into wildlife photography, you’ll know that it takes plenty of patience and talent to capture wild animals at their best, and even more so when it comes to catching them at their most mischievous. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards aims to showcase the work of talented photographers that manage to do just that.

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December 15, 2017

105 Exposures Stitched Together Reveal Ultra-High Res Photo of NYC From Night to Day

VAST photographer Dan Piech, who specializes in ultra-high resolution photography, shows us a different perspective of New York City. Capturing the skyline as it transitions from night to day, his New York Transitions I is a meticulous blend of 105 different exposures taken over numerous hours. The result is a seamless image that displays the dynamic change in light that falls over the Manhattan cityscape.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.