Photography

January 13, 2013

Whimsically Surreal Photo Montages by Thomas Barby

Traveling photographer Thomas Barby uses his keen, artistic eye to see the world a little differently than the rest of us. Along his travels, Barby proceeds to capture a variety of scenic images, still life, and portraiture, mixing and matching them all into some wildly creative composites. His resulting manipulated photo montages reveal a new world that feels both familiar and unusual.

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January 10, 2013

Incredible 3D Aerial Panorama of Central Park

Almost makes your head spin, doesn't it? First spotted on The Atlantic, what you're looking at is aerial photos stitched together to form one huge 3D panorama of Central Park. Russian photographer Sergey Semonov won first place in the amateur category at the Epson International Photographic Pano Awards for this near unbelievable photo. Semenov works for AirPano, traveling the world to create these high resolution 3D aerial panoramas.

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December 24, 2012

Clay Man’s Surreal Depiction of Self-Discovery

Clay to Consciousness is an intriguing photo series by New York-based filmmaker and photographer Ryan Hayward that presents a surreal depiction of self-discovery. Alluding to the religious notion that man was first formed out of clay, the series begins with an isolated clay hand hovering in midair. With each progressive frame, the viewer is introduced to a new body part being formed by the previously produced disembodied limbs.

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December 17, 2012

Gorgeous Wildlife Paired with a Stunning Full Moon

The moon is a fascinating place filled with wonder and mystery, and it exists in our presence every day. However, it's incredibly easy to overlook that ever-present beauty that hangs overhead as we zip around in our daily routines or become distracted by the bright lights of an urban landscape. UK-based photographer Steve Adams has a great skill for calling attention to very simple, everyday details within the natural world.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.