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April 8, 2024

Photographer Captures Rare Moment When Lightning Strikes the Statue of Liberty

New York City's iconic skyline has always inspired photographer Dan Martland. He loves it when stormy skies take over, as they often make for unique images. Martland was certainly lucky last week, when he got a rare shot of a lightning bolt striking Lady Liberty during a storm in the city.

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April 8, 2024

15 Delicious Photos From Acclaimed International Food Photography Competition’s Shortlist

Now in its 13th edition, the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year is once again proving that photography can be...

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April 4, 2024

Photojournalist Celebrates Black Rodeo Culture in New Book

When photojournalist Ivan McClellan was invited to America's longest-running Black rodeo in 2015, he wasn't sure what to expect.

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April 4, 2024

Explore 20 Years of Conservation Photography in Cristina Mittermeier’s New Book

Photographer and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to telling stories about the people and animals affected by climate change. And now, she is pouring 20 years of her work into a new book that is the embodiment of our planet’s resilience and humanity’s connection to nature. Hope is an artistic manifesto that sees Mittermeier weave her own personal narrative with visual stories.

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April 3, 2024

Powerful Regional Winners From the 2024 World Press Photo Contest

The World Press Photo Contest has announced the 2024 regional winners in a showcase of global photojournalism.

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April 3, 2024

Soul-Stirring Photos Capture the Daily Life and Spirit of Nomadic People on the Tibetan Plateau

In 2021, photographer Kin Coedel visited the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding regions to capture the people who make this place...

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April 2, 2024

Touching Image of Intergenerational Love Wins Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize

A touching photo of two generations holding hands has won Black & White Magazine‘s 2024 Black and White Minimalist Photography Prize. Yvonne Krystovsky‘s photograph of a great-grandfather holding his great-grandchild's hands is a study in contrasts. The smooth skin of the child against the wrinkles of the elderly man makes us reflect on the passage of time and the power of intergenerational love.

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April 2, 2024

Teen Captures Vintage-Looking Portraits of Friends With 100-Year-Old Camera

Photos shot on antique cameras are usually snapshots of years gone by, often found in a cherished family photo album...

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March 28, 2024

Two Gannets Fighting Over a Fish Win the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards

A photograph taken on vacation on the Shetland Islands has won photographer Tracey Lund the grand prize of the 2024...

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March 28, 2024

Polaroid Honors Jean-Michel Basquiat With Vivid Camera and Film Collection

As a pioneer of contemporary street art, the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a perfect match for the immediacy of Polaroid pictures. Now, the photography company has honored the legacy of this visionary creator with a collection that marries the signature elements of both Basquiat and Polaroid. This project features a camera, film, and a shoulder strap.

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