Photography

March 8, 2021

Photographer Personifies Dire Climate Change Issues in ‘2.5 Seconds’ [Interview]

New York-based artist Anya Anti uses her conceptual photography practice to explore new ideas and illuminate different issues. Her newest project, 2.5 Seconds, raises awareness about climate change through allegorical figures, surreal symbolism, and eye-catching backdrops. You might be wondering what 2.5 seconds has to do with climate change. “I used ‘2.

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March 3, 2021

Magical Photos of Fireflies Lighting Up a Forest in Japan

There are few things more enchanting than the sight of a tiny firefly, lighting up the night sky with its luminescent glow. Imagine that multiplied by hundreds and thousands, and the effect is almost overwhelming. At the height of hotaru (firefly) season in Japan—around June and July—the rare opportunity to experience such an incredible spectacle is proffered to the lucky wanderer.

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February 24, 2021

Photos Imagine What U.S. Presidents From History Might Look Like Today

While photos and videos of modern-day U.S. Presidents are constantly featured on our newsfeeds, Presidents of the past are remembered with just a few black and white photos or portrait paintings. Curious about how Presidents from history would look if they were alive today, Award-winning comic book writer Magdalene Visaggio created a manipulated photo series called Modern Presidents. Visaggio used smartphone apps to create modern-day interpretations of each President.

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February 17, 2021

Flowing Fashion Gowns Are Perfectly Complemented by Beautiful Backdrops

Russian photographer Kristina Makeeva spreads enchantment and wonder with her amazing photographs. She uses the transformative power of romantic clothing, beautiful backdrops, and digital edits to create scenes that look as though they belong in a storybook. “Often the term ‘magic' is applied to my photos,” she tells My Modern Met. “And there is.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.