Photography

March 6, 2014

Creative Photographs of a Person Playing with the Moon

Self-taught, Albanian photographer Adrian Limani has created a playful series of photographs depicting a person playing with the full moon. Using his younger brother as a model, the photographer captures the young man leaping and posing in front of the moon, creating images that show a silhouetted figure holding the moon, leaning against it, and even playing basketball with the luminous sphere.

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March 5, 2014

Striking Photographs of the Ancient Tradition of Honey Hunting in Nepal

Documentary travel photographer Andrew Newey recently went on an expedition to central Nepal, where he spent two weeks living with the Gurung tribespeople in order to document the ancient art of honey hunting. In these photos, Newey captures the risks and skills involved with this tradition, which few outsiders have seen either in person or in images.

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February 27, 2014

Well-Camouflaged Soldiers Make Themselves Hard to Find

While Simon Menner’s series Camouflage Extended might appear as friendly photos of the German Alps, there’s actually a hidden sniper every picture. Menner worked closely with the German Army to produce these incredible images that highlight the art of camouflage. Wearing special clothing designed with specific patterns, the soldiers concealed themselves to blend in with the surrounding landscape. They did such an amazing job that it’s hard to spot them unless you look very carefully.

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February 25, 2014

Adorable Cats Wearing Hipster Glasses

It's an undeniable fact that cats are some of the coolest creatures around. Whether they're showing off their skateboard moves, posing like pin-up girls, or helping kids read, these furry creatures have been winning the hearts of people and the internet for years. Lately, many owners have been photographing their cats wearing fashionable hipster glasses, creating pictures that truly epitomize the term “cool cat.

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