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April 10, 2024

Creative Winners of the 2024 Mobile Photography Awards

Once again, the Mobile Photography Awards is proving that good photography isn't limited to owning a DSLR. Since 2011, the contest has been showcasing the creative possibilities of mobile photography and the 13th annual contest is no different. Shanghai-based photographer Yajun Hu took home the top prize for his portfolio of street photography, all taken using a Xiaomi Ultra 13.

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Astrophotography

April 10, 2024

Epic Photos of Twin Planes Flying Through the Solar Eclipse

There are many memorable photos of the 2024 eclipse coming out, but two photographers really pushed themselves to the limit...

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Inspiring

April 10, 2024

Former Science Teacher Hosts Eclipse Party He Promised to His Students 46 Years Ago

Eclipses can be predicted centuries in advance.

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Archeology

April 10, 2024

Man Walking His Dog Finds 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton in the Woods

The woods are historically the site of fairy tales and fantasy, relaxation and beauty. From hiking to photography, endless hobbies can be indulged in among the trees. For a young Frenchman in 2022, it was his daily walks with his dog that took him into the local woods in Montouliers in southern France.

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Art

April 10, 2024

Artist “Draws” Stunning Portraits by Steadily Cracking Glass

While most of us take care not to break glass, artist Simon Berger has made a career out of doing...

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Dogs

April 10, 2024

Photogenic “Selfie Dog” Is Showing Travel Influencers How It’s Done

Dog owners love taking pictures of and with their furry friends.

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Environment

April 9, 2024

Inspiring Free Solo Climber’s Charity Provides Solar Power to Communities in Need

From scaling the seemingly insurmountable El Capitan overlooking the lush forest of Yosemite to climbing the 3,750-foot Ingmikortilaq in Greenland, rock climber Alex Honnold is no stranger to embracing and conquering elevated peaks in nature. Known for his free-solo style climbing—documented in the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo—Honnold works to overcome physical and mental adversities that inevitably occur during climbs.

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Entertainment

April 9, 2024

Macaulay Culkin Acts Like Resort Staff for Brenda Song’s Birthday Vacation After Picking up a Souvenir Hotel Shirt

Hotels can be really helpful in many situations, including if you forgot something you need at home, like an umbrella...

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Astrophotography

April 9, 2024

The Most Spectacular Photos and Videos of the 2024 Great North American Eclipse

The big day finally arrived.

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Animals

April 9, 2024

Meet the New Gecko Species Named After Vincent van Gogh

Think of a gecko, and you probably think of a little green reptile. Maybe even the talking Geico gecko comes to mind. But geckos actually come in a variety of colors. A gold dust gecko, for example, is the classic almost neon green, but with red and blue highlights. A Mediterannean house gecko, however, is pinkish and pebbly.

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