Photography

January 3, 2025

Photographer Dives Into the Symbolism of Europe’s Ancient Masking Rituals

Photographer Ashley Suszczynski traces back her passion for art to her childhood years. Particularly, to making puppets out of brown paper bags and throwing shows with her grandma. This later evolved into a love of science fiction and escaping to adventure lands populated by mythical creatures. This feeling of wonder runs through her Masked Traditions series, which sees her roaming through Europe to capture a visually striking branch of ancient folklore.

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December 27, 2024

Photographer Documents the Mesmerizing Movements of Bird Murmurations in England

Each year, from November to March, European starlings migrate from the colder northern regions to the United Kingdom. As dusk falls, these remarkable birds gather into mesmerizing flocks, known as murmurations. Scientist and photographer Kathryn Cooper has been documenting this breathtaking phenomenon over the past eight years, revealing how thousands of starlings create a synchronized display of fluid motion above their roosting sites.

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December 18, 2024

Intimate Photos Explore the Real and Raw Emotions of Childbirth in Home Births Photo Book

When America first went into lockdown during the pandemic in 2020, photographer Maggie Shannon followed midwives as they helped women navigate the birthing process from their own homes. Starting in Los Angeles and moving to the Midwest, Shannon traveled around the country to document the raw emotion of the birthing experience. Now, the award-winning series has been transformed into a book.

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December 16, 2024

Epic Snow Tiger Battle Wins 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year

An epic tussle between two snow leopard siblings won the 2024 Nature  Photographer of the Year (NPOTY). The striking image, taken in northern India, garnered Italian photographer Paolo Della Rocca top honors in a highly competitive contest. The judges were not only blown away by the technical excellence of the photograph, but Della Rocca's tenacity to reach the location high in the snowy mountains of India's Spiti Valley.

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