Photography

September 25, 2015

Adorable Pugs Proudly Pose as 80s and 90s Hip-Hop Icons

Dog photographer Adam Jackman-Moore has combined his appreciation of hip-hop culture with his love of pugs to create an interestingly offbeat photo project called The Pug Life. The series transforms adorable pugs into hardcore 80s and 90s hip-hop icons. There's rapper Snoop Pug, the unforgettable 2-Pug, and the legendary Notorious P.U.G. Each of these talented pets are sporting various accessories that pay homage to their musical muses.

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September 10, 2015

Rare Pink Dolphin is Spotted near Louisiana’s Coast

Pinky the dolphin is a mythical-looking creature who is quickly capturing the hearts of people around the world. Though we're used to dolphins typically having a blue/grey tint, Pinky is actually pink! The marine mammal's rosy glow seems like an unbelievable impossibility, but she's definitely not the only one. Pink dolphins are most often seen in the Amazon River, where they're either a carnation pink or light grey.

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August 19, 2015

Mesmerizing Macro Photos of Cats’ Eyes by Andrew Marttila

Philadelphia-based photographer and self-described “crazy cat man” Andrew Marttila specializes in capturing beautifully expressive portraits of adorable felines. His latest work includes a series of macro shots that zoom in on cats' eyes, showing every minute detail of the creature's colorful iris and slitted pupil. Ranging in hue from mottled gold to ice blue to emerald green, each cat's eye is a mesmerizing reflection of the fierce and magnetic personalities of our feline overlords.

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August 13, 2015

Stunning Photos of Surging Ocean Waves Frozen in Time

Australian photographer Ray Collins uses his camera to highlight the ephemeral beauty of ocean waves as they surge and break in cascades of sea foam. The photographer swims out to sea each day, hoping to capture the spontaneous moments when sun-dappled water crests into recognizable shapes like mountains and hills. Frozen in time, each suspended wave takes on the appearance of a glass sculpture shot through with luminous undertones of aqua and emerald.

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