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July 8, 2023

Designer Creates Charming LEGO Tribute to Photographer Ansel Adams

As one of the most famous landscape photographers of all time, Ansel Adams has inspired generations of photography lovers. This includes Nick Micheels, who transformed his love for Adams' work into an incredible idea for a LEGO set. Micheels spent one month designing the 1,104-piece set, which he then posted to the LEGO Ideas website.

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July 6, 2023

Incredible Time-Lapse Photo Captures Hour-Long Lightning Storm in One Shot

Amateur astrophotographer Uğur İkizler not only loves capturing the stars but is also fascinated by the weather.

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July 5, 2023

Spectacular Finalists of the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest Explore the Stars and Beyond

Vibrant auroras, incredible solar flares, and dazzling nebulas are just some of the celestial images that have made the 2023...

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July 5, 2023

Influencer Shares Secret Hack for How She Gets Perfect Selfies by Screenshotting

Taking the perfect selfie is not as easy as it may seem. While some experiment with filters or editing, an influencer named Liliana Madrigal has shared her secret to get amazing self-portraits. Her tip to get the best selfies? Taking a screenshot instead of an actual photo when using the front-facing camera on your iPhone.

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July 4, 2023

Learn About the Bokeh Effect, an Aesthetic That Makes Photos Feel Cozy

Photography, like other forms of visual art, has a variety of effects that allow you to express your creativity.

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July 1, 2023

Uncanny Human Portraits Depict People Only Through Their Circulatory Systems

In a collaborative effort between photographer Jan Kriwol and CGI artist Markos Kay, uncanny human figures occupy normal everyday spaces.

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June 28, 2023

Joyful Scenes Emerge From Photographer’s Playful Perspective of the World

Lisbon-based photographer Hugo Suíssas turns the impossible into reality. Using forced perspective, he juxtaposes household objects and sometimes himself with real-life settings, creating playful images that fool the eye. From the Statue of Liberty getting sprayed with deodorant to a screwdriver that pairs perfectly with a twisty skyscraper, these images are as clever as they are entertaining.

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June 28, 2023

Astrophotographer Captures Astronauts on a Spacewalk While the ISS Crosses the Sun

French astrophotographer Thierry Legault has been cultivating his skills for many years.

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June 23, 2023

Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition Embrace Our World’s Biodiversity

Some of the world's top nature conservation photographers came together to judge the California Academy of Sciences’ renowned BigPicture Photography...

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June 21, 2023

Winners of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Birds

Now in its 14th year, the Audubon Photography Awards spotlights the professionals, amateurs, and youth that create incredible visuals of birds. The recently announced winners of the 2023 edition were selected from 2,200 entrants living in all 50 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces. In the end, wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman took home the grand prize.

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