Photography

December 10, 2015

US Government Offering ~$100k for Photographer Position Once Held by Ansel Adams

In 1941, renowned photographer Ansel Adams had a job that many of us dream of—he worked for the US Department of the Interior, capturing large-format photographs of the National Parks and other naturally stunning locales. During his extensive career, Adams produced a number of spectacular photographs that highlight nature’s grandiose beauty. Now, this same amazing job could be yours! The National Parks Service is currently hiring for a full-time, black-and-white large format photographer.

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November 28, 2015

Surrealist Street Photos by Chang Chao-Tang Reveal Glimpses of Taiwan in Decades Past

At the center of Taiwan's art scene is photographer Chang Chao-Tang, whose roots go back to 1959, when he first picked up a camera as a high school student. Known for his primarily black-and-white street photos that reflect a strange and absurd reality in unexpected, everyday moments, Chang captures striking portraits that blend ideas of western surrealism and existentialism within Chinese ideology.

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October 28, 2015

Extraordinary Entries from the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest

Last month, we featured a selection of the spectacular entries in the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest, and we're pleased to share even more works from the competition. The chosen entries showcase the stunning diversity of our world, through both landscape and culture. They depict an exciting buffalo race in Bali, a dream-like field of blue flowers, and the mystical light of Machu Picchu.

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