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June 18, 2020

Cargo Ship Officer Captures Stunning Shots of the Milky Way in the Middle of the Ocean

By day, Santiago Olay works as a deck officer on a large cargo ship. But by night, he explores his passion for photography by taking incredible images of the sky. Combatting vibrations and movement, Olay has perfected a setup that allows him to come away with beautiful photos of the Milky Way.

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June 16, 2020

Woman Sets Up Bird Feeder Cam to Capture Close-Ups of Diverse Birds Visiting Her Backyard

Intrigued by the diverse range of birds who frequently visit her garden, Lisa (aka Ostdrossel)

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June 16, 2020

Man Turns His Fear of Bugs Into an Award-Winning Career as a Macro Insect Photographer

Saudi photographer Mofeed Abu Shalwa had an unusual entry into his chosen profession.

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June 15, 2020

Get an “Instant” History of How Polaroid Revolutionized Photography

In the digital age, we’re used to pointing and shooting photos with our smartphones and getting instant results. However, these photos are easily lost among the thousands of other images in our phones’ camera rolls. The concept of “instant photography” began long before smartphones were invented, and it allowed photography lovers to hold a captured moment in the palm of their hands.

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June 14, 2020

Photographer Uses Dance to Inspire Alluring Portraits of Women in Surrealist Dreamscapes

Artist Kylli Sparre explores the relationships between people and their surroundings in fantastical photography that combines portraiture with theatrical compositions.

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June 9, 2020

This Rare 1894 Photograph Shows a Young Indigenous Woman Smiling at the Viewer

In the early age of photography, portraits of people were few and far between, but they had one thing in...

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June 6, 2020

Quarantined Travel Photographer Creates Miniature “Outdoor” Scenes With Everyday Objects

When Los Angeles-based writer and travel photographer Erin Sullivan found herself stuck inside due to COVID-19 lockdowns, she wanted to find a way to keep her imagination and creative practice alive. Using food and other objects she found around the house, she began creating miniature outdoor scenes featuring toy figurines. Aptly titled Our Great Indoors, her fantastic “nature photography” series allows her 150k+ Instagram followers to still share her love of neverending nature.

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June 6, 2020

Luminous Photos of Antarctica Shine a Light on Its Alluring Icy Blue Surface

Australian photographer Leah Kennedy spent time in a decidedly colder climate when she made the journey to Antarctica.

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June 5, 2020

Side-By-Side Photos Reveal Stunning Connection Between Ballet Dancers and Blooming Flowers

Dance has always been a big part of Yulia Artemyeva‘s life.

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May 26, 2020

Early Highlights of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

In a world full of uncertainty, you could probably do with some cheering up right now. While many of us are still stuck inside—or at least going out less—the animal kingdom is still thriving. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently revealed some of the best entries so far for the 2020 contest, and the results are sure to bring a smile to your face.

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