Photography
August 3, 2015

Adorable Portraits of Babies Relaxing in Camera Bags

Several photographers have captured the excitement surrounding a newborn baby in an incredibly unique (and appropriate) fashion. After his son Claudio was born, Swiss photographer Alessandro Della Bella shot an adorable portrait of the newborn sleeping in his camera bag's main compartment. He then used this photo to let loved ones know that a new member was welcomed into the family.

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Photography
August 2, 2015

Abandoned WWII Planes Become Beautiful Sanctuaries for Vibrant Ocean Life

At the bottom of the sea lie incredible and unexpected sanctuaries for ocean life that were once fighter planes used during World War II. Photographer Brandi Mueller dove down to document these unusual, underwater habitats. Located near the Marshall Islands, this “aircraft graveyard” is home to more than 150 once-intact warplanes, including F4U Corsairs, Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers, F4F Wildcats, and B-25 Mitchells.

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Design
August 1, 2015

Tiny Road Sign Remind City-Goers That They Share This Space with Animals

Creative agency CLINIC 212 is encouraging Lithuania's city-goers to be more conscious of their surroundings. Since humans aren't the only living beings who inhabit densely populated areas, the team decided to create Tiny Road Sign. For this important project, they designed miniature road signs featuring various animals that one might see in a Lithuanian city. The signs were then posted all across the metropolis of Vilnius to remind residents that this territory is occupied by many other species.

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Photography
July 31, 2015

Photos Capture the Touching Moment a Couple Meets Their Adopted Baby

Minnesota couple David and Sarah Olson already had two wonderful sons, Zakary and Levi, but they always knew they wanted a third child–a beautiful baby girl to complete their family. After complications from her first two pregnancies, Sarah was unable to have any more children, so the couple decided to turn to adoption. After applying and going through a home evaluation, all they could do was wait for a match.

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