Photography

June 25, 2025

15 Photos of Earth From Space That Prove Mother Nature Is an Absolute Artist

Astronomer Carl Sagan described Earth as a “pale blue dot.” From a great distance, in space, this may be true, but zoom in a bit more and you'll see vibrant greens and rich reds, as well as shallow oceans and rugged terrains. Mother Nature is an artist, and the ultimate proof is the endless supply of aerial images taken by the European Space Agency (ESA).

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June 20, 2025

Can You Spot the Snow Leopard Hidden In This Viral Photo?

Take a look at this photo by wildlife photographer Inger Vandyke. What do you see? At first glance, it simply looks like a few animals on a rocky cliff. But, hidden within this serene scene is a predator looking to attack. Taken in Ladakh, India, with guests on an expedition for her company Wild Images Photo Tours, there's actually an elusive snow leopard in plain sight.

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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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