Photo Contest
February 15, 2023

Rare Photo of an Amazon River Dolphin Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year

The Underwater Photographer of the Year contest provides a glimpse of the extraordinary beauty that resides under the sea—and this year was no exception. This prestigious contest garnered more entries than ever, with photographers from 72 different countries submitting 6,000 photos. In the end, it was an image of an endangered river dolphin that earned American photographer Kat Zhou the title of 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year.

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Photography
February 15, 2023

Photographer Captures the Moment Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Is Struck by Lightning

The Christ the Redeemer statue has been regarded as a landmark of Brazil ever since it was completed in 1931. Located atop the Corcovado mountain, the sculpture is 98 feet high and presents itself as if Jesus Christ is overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Its monumentality, symbolism, as well as the unbeatable views one can get from its lookout, draw about 2 million visitors each year.

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Membership
February 15, 2023

Get the Ultimate Ebook for Creatives With 100+ Incredible Resources

Books are a constant source of comfort, learning, and entertainment. They introduce us to new inspiration and perspectives, which is why My Modern Met is here to help with an exclusive ebook that will nourish the creative soul of any artist, designer, or photographer. The Ultimate Resource Guide For Creatives offers over 100 incredible sources of information as a free ebook for our members.

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Social Cause
February 14, 2023

Teacher Shares the Sad Truth Behind Why He Has a “Bathroom Bucket” in the Classroom

High school teacher Larry Lexicon is no stranger to social media. The English teacher, who works at a charter school in California, often posts funny classroom videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. But one satirical video got a pretty strong response, which prompted Lexicon to break from the ordinarily goofy nature of his videos and share a serious message.

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