Photo Contest
December 18, 2023

Independent Photographer Magazine Awards Best Landscape Imagery

Photos of sweeping scenic landscapes from all corners of the earth were entered into The Independent Photographer‘s Landscape Photography Awards and the winners of the November 2023 contest have just been announced. Judged by renowned National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson, the winners and finalists are a beautiful look at the natural world. Photographer Phillip Glombik took home the top prize for his evocative aerial photo of a river in Iceland.

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Technology
December 17, 2023

Discover the Ship That Lets Workers Go Underwater Without Getting Wet

If you are working on a ship and lose a piece of precious cargo or equipment at the bottom of the sea, it would appear that all is lost. But that is not always the case. A ship specifically built for this type of recovery actually exists, and it works in an ingenious way. In fact, one currently patrols Germany's Rhine River, helping recover important materials that would otherwise remain abandoned.

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Street Art
December 16, 2023

Street Artist Captures the Spirit of Travel in Stunning Mural of a Backpack-Clad Girl

German street artist Hera has just transformed a train platform in Stavanger, Norway, into a work of art. Made in collaboration with the NuArt Festival, Hera's 328-foot-long mural will greet passengers as trains move along the tracks. The stunning piece shows a young girl wearing a backpack and holding onto the tail of a narwhal as if she's ready to be pulled along on her own journey.

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Wildlife Photography
December 15, 2023

Wildlife Photographer to Share 100 Images of Majestic Elephants and Whales in 2024 [Interview]

Renowned South African wildlife photographer Chris Fallows is known for his artistic images that capture the spirit of the animal kingdom. And in 2024, he'll be celebrating two of its most majestic animals—the elephant and the whale. Over the course of 100 days, he'll be sharing one inspiring photo daily that highlights the power, beauty, and spirit of these giant animals.

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My Modern Met

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