Photography

May 19, 2020

Ethereal Portraits Highlight the Unique Beauty of a Girl With Albinism and Heterochromia

When Chechen photographer Amina Arsakova spotted a picture of 11-year-old Amina Ependieva in a shopping center, she was immediately intrigued by the young girl’s unique beauty. This is because Ependieva has two rare genetic conditions: albinism and heterochromia. The former is a condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair, while the latter is a difference in coloration of the iris.

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May 11, 2020

Adorable Photos of Harvest Mice Frolicking in Tulips Will Make You Smile

If you're looking to put a smile on your face, look no further than these photos of adorable harvest mice frolicking in tulips. Taken by professional photographer Miles Herbert of CaptiveLight Photography, the pictures capture the playful personalities of these little creatures. Harvest mice are already cute on their own, but pairing them with vibrant tulips somehow enhances their charm. Photography comes naturally to Herbert, whose father worked for Kodak.

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May 5, 2020

Uniquely Orange and Black Fox Strikes a Pose for Friendly Photographer

Over the course of two months, photographer Sam Gaby gained the trust of a unique-looking fox in Newfoundland. Over time, they built a relationship that allowed the friendly photographer to capture some beautiful photographs of the wild creature in nature. Cross foxes are a fairly common sight to those who live in northern North America, where they're more abundant.

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April 25, 2020

This HD Photo Gives Us an Extremely Detailed Look at Hundreds of Craters on the Moon

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is always pushing his work to new heights and his latest photo, titled All Terminator, is no exception. This high-definition image of the moon is like no other, so it should come as no surprise that McCarthy devoted weeks to its creation. Thanks to his dedication, every nook and crater is highlighted in this spectacular view of the moon and its lunar surface. So how did it all come together?

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