Photography

November 11, 2024

Remarkable Astrophotography Captures the Sublime Beauty of Universe

Visual artist J-P Metsavainio has a passion for sharing the beauty of the universe. It's a love that was sparked nearly 30 years ago looking at the stars in his backyard with a telescope he'd gifted his wife for Christmas. This has led to a long journey into astrophotography, with the Finnish artist spending hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of hours crafting he spectacular imagery.

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November 8, 2024

Bolivia’s Intrepid “Climbing Cholitas” Ascend Glaciers and Rocky Mountains

Bolivia is known for its charming folklore and its mountainous landscapes. While eye-catching on their own, photographer Todd Antony managed to marry both elements, enhancing the beauty of one another, in a charming photography series. Climbing Cholitas sees a group of Cholitas, dressed in their traditional colorful garments, determinedly taking on glaciers and rocky hills. Climbing Cholitas is part of Antony's endeavor to chronicle the many facets of the Cholitas.

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November 5, 2024

Photographer Unites Strangers Across America for Intimate Portraits [Interview]

Seventeen years ago, photographer Richard Renaldi took a gamble. What would it look like if he brought two strangers spontaneously together and asked to take their portrait? And not just any portrait at that. These portraits were intimate, intended to unite two worlds, if even for an instant. To answer this question, Renaldi crisscrossed the United States and, starting in 2007, began asking people to pose for a series he would call Touching Strangers.

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October 27, 2024

Camera Trap Photos Capture LA’s Surprising Wildlife With City Lights in the Distance

To Johanna Turner, camera trap photography can be frustrating, but when it works, it really works wonders. The Southern California-based photographer shoots striking wildlife images using this clever technique, finding a bridge between natural habitats and man-made environments. The message rings particularly true in her nighttime shots showing the local fauna against the gleaming backdrop of the LA city lights.

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