Photography

August 26, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Captures Tiny Garden Frogs Using Flowers as Umbrellas

As humans, we’re often so caught up in our own daily lives that we often forget that there are countless different species living close by. Ever since he was a child, Indonesian wildlife photographer Ajar Setiadi has been fascinated by the creatures that live in the natural habitats of his hometown, Bogor. He’s been documenting the mysterious lives of the frogs that live in his garden, revealing their fascinating—and often adorable—behavior.

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August 23, 2021

Stunning Aerial Photos Capture the Bubble Gum Hues of France’s Salt Fields

Photographer Paolo Pettigiani is known for his infrared images, but in his new series of photos, he didn't need any special lenses to inject some pink into the compositions. The bubble gum hue prevalent in this new work is all natural. It's the work of Dunaliella salina, which is also the name of the series. This micro-algae is plentiful in salt fields like the ones that Pettigiani photographed in the Camargue region of France.

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August 19, 2021

Rare Susan B. Anthony Portrait Found in Hidden Photo Studio Is Going Up for Auction

When attorney David Whitcomb purchased a building in Upstate New York for his law firm, he never could have imagined the treasures that he'd find inside. Tucked into a small attic that Whitcomb didn't know existed when he bought the building was the entire studio of photographer James E. Hale. Active during the late-19th and early 20th centuries, Hale was a prominent local photographer whose client roster included suffragette Susan B. Anthony.

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August 10, 2021

Never-Before-Seen Photos of David Bowie Appear in New Book

There are some creative relationships that stand the test of time. And certainly, the bond between Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukita and rock star David Bowie was one that has endured. Their collaboration, which spanned over 40 years, produced incredible photographs that document Bowie's entire career. Now, these photos—some previously unseen—have been published in Sukita: Eternity. The duo met when Bowie was in his Ziggy Stardust phase.

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