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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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August 22, 2016

Bioluminescent Shrimp Turn Rocks on Japanese Beach Into “Weeping Stones”

Like shimmering blue diamonds glowing amidst the night sky, The Weeping Stones, a photo series by Tdub Photo, captures the...

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August 22, 2016

Interview: Photographer Sheds Light on the Unsung Heroes and Uncharted Territories of Pakistan

Photojournalist Mobeen Ansari loves to venture where his photography leads him, particularly when his human interest stories take him to...

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August 21, 2016

Dad Spends 15 Years Collecting 1,785 Bowling Balls to Build a Giant Pyramid

Many people love to keep a collection of sorts. Whether it’s weird, silly, or entertaining, the joy one feels from accumulating one particular type of object is quite common. Some of these collections, however, are more conspicuous than others—they can’t be neatly displayed on a shelf, but the spectacle is part of the fun.

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