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September 15, 2016

Charming Portraits of Kids Recreating Popular SNL Characters

Ever imagined what your favorite SNL characters would have looked like as kids? Last October, Seattle photographer Brandon Hill, who specializes in portraiture, was looking for Halloween costumes for his young son when a lightbulb went off in his head. As Hill explains to Buzzfeed, “I wanted to dress my toddler son up as Matt Foley”—a character played by Chris Farley—“for Halloween.

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September 14, 2016

Buddhist Monk’s Footprints Are Naturally Ingrained in Wood Floor From Praying in Same Spot for 20 Years

For over 20 years, a Buddhist monk named Hua Chi has been praying in the same spot at his temple...

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September 8, 2016

Photographer Documents Husband’s Depression with Intimate Comparisons to Isolated Environments

In her series called The Sea That Surrounds Us, photographer Maureen Drennan poignantly frames environmental scenes as metaphors for the inner...

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September 7, 2016

Daredevil Photographer Takes World’s Riskiest Instagram Photos

Photographer Angela Nikolau has taken selfies to sky-high levels with her thrilling and dangerous shots across some of the world's riskiest urban locations. At just 23 years old, Nikolau is a self-taught photographer who loves living on the edge and proves her fearlessness by taking photos atop the highest buildings across Russia, Hong Kong, and China.

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September 2, 2016

Photographer Wears Panda Suit Disguise to Snap Candid Pictures of Them in Nature

Great Pandas have long been on the “Most Endangered Species” list with only 1,864 left in the world.

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August 27, 2016

Stunning Portraits of Agile Ballet Dancers on the Candid Streets of Cuba

New York-based photographer Omar Robles is well known for his dedication to photographing elegant ballerinas against harsh urban backgrounds.

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August 26, 2016

Vibrant Photos Immortalize the Ornate Windows of Russia Before They Disappear

Russian photographer Ivan Hafizov is on a mission of historic preservation. For many centuries, Russia has prided itself on its intricate woodworking called nalichniki. The craft was used particularly to decorate window casings—the trim molding that originates at the windowsill and wraps up and around the glass—creating a dainty border.

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August 25, 2016

Photographer Behind Iconic Baby Photos From the 90s Reveals What Those Infants Look Like Now

Photographer Anne Geddes has made a name for herself with her iconic baby photography.

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August 23, 2016

Photographer Mom Playfully Transforms Daughter’s Shadows into Dream-Like Scenes

The power of imagination can transform a simple idea into a magnificent sight.

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August 23, 2016

Bengal Cat Named Thor Looks Like a Cross Between a Leopard and Tiger

Having the same name as Thor, the hammer-wielding Norse god, is a lot to live up to, but a Bengal cat with an identical moniker does it justice. The four-legged Thor has a commanding presence with soulful green eyes and a majestic coat that looks too perfect to be real.

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