Photography

December 4, 2013

Beautifully Intimate X-Ray Portraits of Different Couples

Artists Saiko Kanda and Mayuka Hayashi have taken photos of couples to an entirely new level with these incredibly intimate X-Ray Portraits. The two student artists used CT scans and X-ray machines to document pairs of people within very close proximity. The skeletons seem cold and lonely, yet the closeness of the bodies suggests that the two forms are actually experiencing personal intimacy.

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December 3, 2013

Behind the Scenes Look at the Horror Classic "The Shining"

Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a classic psychological horror film that left a huge impact on pop culture and continues to be recognized to this day. The cinematic masterpiece, whose influence on future media is undeniable, includes cult favorites from the creepy twin girls to memorable phrases like “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

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November 24, 2013

Funny Portraits of Wet Dogs by Sophie Gamand

“Wet Dog is a series on dogs being washed during their grooming sessions. The way the water plays with their hair in a very painterly manner, and their facial expressions as the water is poured on them creates striking portraits that resemble famous humans or important characters. The dogs become timeless sculptures.” – Sophie Gamand By now, we've seen all kinds of portraits featuring our furry friends.

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November 18, 2013

Two Sons Recreate 20-Year-Old Pictures for Their Mom

Redditor olias32 decided to get creative and rummage through some old photos of him and his brother to recreate as adults for his mom's 55th birthday. The thoughtful gift idea would surely tug at the mother's heartstrings while tickling her funny bone as she browsed through the collection of images of her little boys who have grown into men playfully retracing their steps from twenty years ago.

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