Photography

September 8, 2014

Photographer Braves Volcanic Lava for Once-in-a-Lifetime Images

In case you weren't aware, there's a volcanic eruption taking place in Iceland. The Brarbunga volcano in the Holuhraun lava field began its flair-up on August 29, and by the beginning of September was spewing hundreds of cubic meters of lava. This stunning scene has produced some breath-taking images for Icelandic photographer and Guide to Iceland co-founder Iurie Belegurschi. He was brave enough to travel near the action and snap these beautiful pictures.

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September 1, 2014

Incredible Wheelchair-Bound Man Completes Ironman Triathlon Alongside His Twin Brother

Last Sunday, 34-year-old Peder Mondrup became the first person with cerebral palsy to complete an Ironman triathlon, thanks to his own determination and the tremendous love and support of his twin brother, Steen. Using special equipment, Steen swam 2.4 miles while pulling Peder on a rubber raft, biked 112 miles with his brother seated in front of him, and ran 26.2 miles while pushing Peder in a wheelchair across hilly terrain.

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August 26, 2014

Whimsical Narratives Blur Elements of the Past with the Present

Dancing with Costica is an imaginative series in which Australian photographer Jane Long transformed old photographs into colorful and creative compositions. Long used original glass plate black and white images, originally created by Romanian war photographer Costica Acsinte, as the foundation for her work. She produced surreal stories by colorizing each print and then digitally blending together all of the unique elements into one striking composition.

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August 17, 2014

Fragmented Black and White Scenes Create Beautifully Abstract Formations

L.A.-based photographer Kevin Saint Grey captures a calming energy throughout his striking black and white photographs. Narrowing in on just a fragment of a tall building or an isolated tree surrounded by sky, his minimalist approach results in beautifully abstract formations. When Grey looks at a scene, he naturally composes the shot in his mind before actually clicking the shutter.

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