Photography

August 26, 2015

Photographer Documents Chemically Polluted Landscapes and Soaks Film in the Same Toxins

Brandon Seidler draws attention to the damage humans have done to the environment by photographing natural landscapes that have been altered by chemical pollution and then soaking the film in the same harsh chemicals that were found at the site. The developed film, which has been corroded by different acids, yields distorted, uncanny images of a world transformed by manmade toxins.

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August 14, 2015

Interview: Quietly Expressive Faces of Women Whose Eyes Tell a Story

Marta Bevacqua (aka Moth Art) has mastered the art of simple portraiture. The gifted photographer captures stunning portraits of women with facial expressions so powerful, they can tell an entire story with a single gaze. Using simply her camera, a 50mm lens, and natural lighting, Marta opts to shoot organically in the moment with little planning. Each image portrays delicate, natural beauty with a quiet, emotive strength.

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August 12, 2015

Artist Turns the Sugar Hiding in Soft Drinks into Giant Lollipops

Food photographer Henry Hargreaves took an artistic approach to finding out how much sugar's contained within various drinks for his project titled (de)hydrate. He started out by boiling the refreshments, so that the water evaporated and the sugary contents remained. He then poured the leftover caramelized mixture into lollipop molds that were based on the size of the drink's container. These giant sugary treats are meant to give consumers some perspective.

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August 5, 2015

Newfoundland Dogs Help the Italian Coast Guard Save Lives

The Newfoundland dog breed has been nicknamed the lifeguard dog and with good reason. Aside from their intelligence and gentle disposition, these dogs are known for bravely saving swimmers in distress. This is precisely why the Italian Coast Guard has created a special K9 lifeguard unit. From speeding boats and hovering helicopters, the Newfoundlands are able to jump into the water and use their tremendous strength to reliably pull a person to shore.

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