Photography

July 17, 2020

Winners of International Photo Contest Celebrate the Art of Movement

For this year's thematic photo contest by the International Photography Awards, creatives were asked to submit their best single image depicting motion. The results are an incredible look at how this deceivingly simple concept can breed wide-ranging results. Thousands submitted their images to the Movement contest, but the win went to Canadian photographer Anne Mason-Hoerter. Her winning image, Wild Carrots, also took the top prize in the Fine Art category and uses an unusual technique.

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July 11, 2020

Photos of Abandoned Churches Display the Decadent Beauty Left Behind in Ruins

Some photographers take pleasure in capturing pristine environments. But for others, their creativity is sparked by photographing the beauty of what once was. This is particularly true for Roman Robroek, who merges his love of photography, travel, architecture, cultural heritage, and adventure by seeking out abandoned buildings. One of his most haunting set of images shows a huge variety of churches across Europe in different states of decay.

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July 9, 2020

Hubble Snaps Incredible Photo of a Faraway Galaxy

One of the largest and most beloved space telescopes in the world, the Hubble Space Telescope has gifted us incredible views since it was first launched into orbit in 1990. NASA regularly treats the public to some of Hubble's best photographs and a recent image of a faraway galaxy is no exception. It's truly a feast for the eyes!

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July 7, 2020

This Stunning Photo of an Upside-Down City in the Clouds Is Not Photoshopped

As Mark Hersch approached Chicago's O'Hare airport in 2014, he never could have imagined what awaited him. While gazing out his window, he snapped what he felt was an “interesting” photo with his iPhone. The result is a surreal image that continues to circulate the internet to this day. At first, this upside-down city in the clouds looks like the work of a digital artist.

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