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January 6, 2021

Astrophotographer Captures Extraordinary Details of Moon’s Surface in 209-Megapixel Photo

With the United States hoping to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024, exploring Earth’s natural satellite has received more popular attention in recent years. But astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has his own type of moon mission—one he pursues from his own backyard in Sacramento, California. For several years, McCarthy has been refining his techniques to produce increasingly high resolution and detailed images of the Moon's surface.

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January 6, 2021

Photographer Richard Silver on His Architectural Photography and Vertical Churches [Podcast]

Photographer Richard Silver has a talent for capturing space in unique and unexpected ways.

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January 4, 2021

Majestic Dogs Photographed in Gorgeous Natural Landscapes Just Like Travel Influencers

For French photographer Audrey Bellot, animals have always had a place in her heart.

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December 29, 2020

Two Widowed Penguins Overlooking Melbourne Skyline Together Wins Best Photo of 2020

In 2019, photographer Tobias Baumgaertner snapped a romantic shot of two widowed penguins overlooking a pier in Melbourne, Australia. He shared the photograph on his Instagram during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to help lift people's spirits and it quickly went viral, garnering thousands of likes, comments, and shares.

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December 28, 2020

Artist Captures Poetic Self-Portraits in Brilliantly Arranged Mirror Reflections

Shanghai-based artist Ziqian Liu uses self-portrait photography as a visual diary to “communicate with herself and to get to know...

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December 20, 2020

Black Mothers Act Out Their Fears of Holding Limp Bodies of Their Sons in the U.S.

Photographer Jon Henry uses his artistic voice to offer a moving perspective on the murder of Black people by U.S.

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December 18, 2020

Mysterious 70-Year-Old Photographs Have Sparked a Worldwide Search

The discovery of never-seen-before photographs from 70 years ago has sparked a worldwide search for the identities of the couple seen in the pictures. Irish camera collector William Fagan came across this lost film cassette a few years ago when he purchased a vintage Leica Illa, but did not develop the pictures until this summer.

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December 15, 2020

University Discovers Photo With 8-Year-Long Exposure That Was Taken With a Beer Can

The London 2012 Summer Olympics had its closing ceremonies in August 2012.

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December 15, 2020

Surreal Moon Photo Looks Like a Giant Eye Peeking Through Rock Arch in the Desert

At the end of October, photographer Zach Cooley ventured to Arches National Park in Utah.

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December 12, 2020

This Loving Father Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments With His 4 Kids

Photographer Adrian C. Murray reminds us of what it’s like to view the world through a child’s eyes. His ongoing series of enchanting images feature his four kids as they explore through play.

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