Photo Contest
October 10, 2023

20+ Incredible Panoramic Photos From the 2023 EPSON International Pano Awards

Spain's José D. Riquelme was named the overall winner of the 2023 EPSON International Pano Awards for a series of stunning panoramic photographs. His photo The Bridge also topped the Open Nature/Landscape category for its breathtaking look at Iceland's landscape. “After over a dozen visits to Iceland, exploring its majestic lands, during a rest stop, I decided to change my perspective and launch my drone,” he shared. “To my amazement, I captured this incredible image.

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Inspiring
October 9, 2023

Girl Dad Shares How He Is Teaching His Daughters To Avoid Men Who Do the Bare Minimum

Many parents dream of a more equal world for their kids. And to achieve that, they've been nurturing them with values that'll help them navigate relationships when they become adults. We've recently seen a mom teach her sons about sharing household responsibilities and developing emotional intelligence, which has made waves on TikTok. And now, a dad has given his own spin to this parenting approach.

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Art History
October 9, 2023

Artemisia Gentileschi Lost Painting Found in King Charles’ “Attic” and Is Restored

Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi was one of the most celebrated painters of the Baroque period. So much so that she even painted for royalty, including a stint in London at the court of King Charles I. So how did one of her canvases end up in storage at Hampton Court for over 100 years, only to be recently rediscovered? It all goes back to the whims of history.

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Wildlife Photography
October 8, 2023

Photographer Wins Prize for Heartbreaking Story About the Plight of Endangered Forest Elephants

Dutch photographer Jasper Doest has dedicated his career to “giving a voice to nonhuman lives.” His award-winning photography tells visual stories of wildlife in desperate need of attention. Now his work is being honored within the context of the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Doest's moving photostory about endangered African forest elephants in central Gabon has earned him the 2023 Fritz Pölking Prize.

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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.