Photography

September 23, 2016

Adventurous Climbers Suspend Themselves in Hammocks Across an 262-Foot Canyon

Photographer Sebastian Wahlhütter captured these heart stopping images of an annual hammock gathering which took place at Tijesno Canyon in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As part of the Drill and Chill Climbing and Highlining Festival, 19 brave souls hung out in 17 hammocks provided by organizers Ticket to the Moon. The hammocks were strung along a 262-foot gap more than 600 feet above the canyon floor.

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September 19, 2016

Surreal Dream-Like Photos of ‘Burning Man’ Capture the Carefree Essence of the Festival

Photographer Victor Habchy has attended the Burning Man festival since 2014, letting his camera capture a visual diary of the surreal atmosphere. His Burning Man photos document the creativity that unfolds in the Nevada desert like a surreal dream come to life. Habchy, who is color blind, demonstrates an ability to show us moments of humanity in an otherworldly setting. The subjects run, dance, play, and embrace in a seemingly post-apocalyptic environment.

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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 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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