Photography

October 14, 2011

Nearly Lost 1950s Street Photos of New York

If you don't believe in fate and destiny, then you haven't heard the story of Vivian Maier. The New York Times calls her “one of America's more insightful street photographers,” but that could have all been different if one man, John Maloof, didn't happen to discover Maier's images. Maier was born in New York in 1926, lived in France and then returned to New York in 1951 where she lived for five years.

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October 6, 2011

Beautiful Multi-Layered Trees

Perspective affects how each of us sees things. Experimental photographer Kim Boske explores the concepts of time and space and their effects on perspective through her multi-layered photography. Boske, whose work is based in Amsterdam, is fascinated by the ever-changing world and how everyone has a different viewpoint, even when it comes to a single tree in an open field.

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October 3, 2011

NYC Intersections From High Above

Our friend, New York-based photographer Navid Baraty, just sent word about an exciting series he's been working on. If you don't mind photography that gets you a little queasy, you'll enjoy this. Taken from high above, Baraty gives us incredible views of New York City – its historic buildings, its legion of taxis and and its very busy people. “Watching a city from above can reveal so much about its character,” he tells us.

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August 25, 2011

Cute, Cuddly, Ferocious Bears

Fine art photographer Jill Greenberg has compiled some incredibly beautiful photos for her book Bear Portraits. She's included all kinds of bears including the polar, grizzly and Kodiak. Greenberg is mostly known for her skill in bringing out the human qualities in animals, as seen by her work in Monkey Portraits, though she's equally comfortable taking her camera off land and under water.

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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.