Animals
October 16, 2011

Animals’ Eyes Up Close

Suren Manvelyan, is a bit of a jack of all trades. He has a PhD in Theoretical Physics specializing in Quantum Chaos but has recently turned his attention to photographing the amazing detailed landscapes of eyes. The ones featured here are all from animals and includes a husky dog, snail, Siamese cat, and even a crocodile as well as a few other creatures.

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Photography
October 14, 2011

Nearly Lost 1950s Street Photos of New York

If you don't believe in fate and destiny, then you haven't heard the story of Vivian Maier. The New York Times calls her “one of America's more insightful street photographers,” but that could have all been different if one man, John Maloof, didn't happen to discover Maier's images. Maier was born in New York in 1926, lived in France and then returned to New York in 1951 where she lived for five years.

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Photography
October 11, 2011

A Young Photographer’s Illusions

Stephen Beadles is a youthful 19-year-old photographer who hails from Milledgeville, Georgia. Don't let his tender age deter you from acknowledging his wide range of work. Beadles produces interesting images using a variety of photographic techniques. He takes long exposure photographs, dabbling on the experimental side of the art, as well as beautiful portraits. Some of the most intriguing work in Beadles' catalogue are his gravity-defying illusions.

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Environment
October 10, 2011

Schoolgirl Photo Diaries

Michal Pudelka has a way of capturing beauty in the simplest of situations. The 21-year-old Czech Republic photographer creates another world for these girls, and we are fortunate enough to receive a glimpse into their lives. The softness and innocence really capture the eye. And there is that certain something that leaves you wanting more.

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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.