Photography

October 30, 2019

Ansel Adams’ Love Affair with Yosemite Celebrated in New Book

There is perhaps no other photographer that has helped shape our impression of the American landscape more than Ansel Adams. His black and white imagery of the American West is iconic, showing the majesty of the untamed environment. Synonymous with Adams is Yosemite. It was here that he was given his first camera as a young 14-year-old boy and it was Yosemite that inspired some of his most memorable photographs.

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October 28, 2019

These Are the Best Photos of Education Around the World in 2019

Photographers from around the world celebrated education and learning by submitting their best images to the #Education2019 Photo Contest. Run by Agora, a free-to-use photo app, the contest has narrowed the field to its top 50 finalists, as voted on by the Agora community. Nearly 20,000 photographs were submitted to the contest, making for stiff competition. Collectively, the photos demonstrate that learning has no boundaries.

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October 24, 2019

Multiple Exposure Photos Evoke the Simple Pleasure of Reading Childhood Stories

Still life photographer Ellen Cantor pays homage to her childhood book collection with a series of multiple exposure images that emulate the tactile experience of flicking through their pages. The series, titled Prior Pleasures, celebrates losing yourself in a good story, and is a reminder of the increasingly-rare pleasure of reading a real book in an age of e-readers. “Prior Pleasures is deeply influenced by my love of literature,” says Cantor.

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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.