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May 20, 2021

Photographer Captures the Neon-Soaked Energy of Dubai at Night

Photographer Xavier Portela is back with another edition of his Glow series, which sees him capturing neon-soaked cityscapes around the globe. This time he's landed in Dubai, where he's taken full advantage of the city's architecture. With a web of highways weaving through skyscrapers, Dubai's landscape lends itself perfectly to Portela's futuristic photography.

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May 19, 2021

Marine Biologist’s Blackwater Photos Uncover Hidden Ocean Creatures [Interview]

Marine biologist and photographer Jeff Milisen loves exploring the unknown.

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May 16, 2021

Surfing Photographer Captures the Timeless Beauty of Cresting Ocean Waves

For Dutch photographer Michal Pelka, the open water is a second home.

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May 11, 2021

Photorealistic Image Shows How George Washington Might Look if He Was Alive Today

George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797, but unlike modern-day politicians, there are no photos of him. In order to document his life, he patiently posed while his portrait was painted. These paintings—created by various esteemed 18th-century artists—are the only records we have that capture his likeness.

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May 7, 2021

Before and After Photos Reveal How Much a Smile Changes a Person’s Aura [Interview]

Australian photographer Jay Weinstein was wandering the streets of Bikaner, India one day in 2013, when he encountered a man...

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May 3, 2021

Photographer Reveals the Power of Perspective With Playful Compositions

Many tourists use specific angles, scale, and depth to take funny photos next to landmarks (think Leaning Tower of Pisa).

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April 29, 2021

Artist Creates Breathtaking Dreamscapes With Surreal Photo Manipulations

Art can be a window to another time and place. While some creatives render realistic depictions of their surroundings, others like Ted Chin create fantastical worlds that would be otherwise impossible. “When I was in grad school, due to a lack of time and money, I was not able to travel as much as I wanted to,” Chin admits.

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April 25, 2021

Photographer Documents the Otherworldly ‘Mutant Vehicles’ That Inhabit Burning Man [Interview]

German visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker Alexandra Lier merges the analog and digital aspects of her craft to transmit the...

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April 15, 2021

A COVID-Friendly Embrace Wins the World Press Photo of the Year

For lovers of photojournalism, the wait is over.

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April 10, 2021

Afghan Photographer Uses a Rare 100 Year Old “All-in-One” Camera to Shoot Pictures

Photography has a long history. Today, most people shoot with their smartphone or DSLR cameras with high megapixel counts. Historical cameras, however, can still be found in the hands of those who have nurtured the traditions of film photography. Travel vlogger Drew Binsky was in Kabul, Afghanistan, when he heard tell of a unique antique camera that was still in use.

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