Photography
July 28, 2021

Incredible Phenomenon Makes Chicago Skyline Visible in Sunsets From 50 Miles Away

During the right conditions, those visiting Porter beach at the Indiana Dunes National Park are able to see the Chicago skyline from 50 miles away. The stunning phenomenon occurs during a clear day, when the setting sun illuminates the cityscape. Seen from the other side of Lake Michigan, Chicago looks just like an otherworldly, floating city. Photographer Lynda Myszkowski is one person who managed to capture the sun-lit skyline.

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Inspiring
July 27, 2021

Olympian Tom Daley Shares Inspiring Message for LGBTQ+ Youth After Gold Medal Win

British diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 games in the synchronized 10-meter diving competition. The accomplishment, achieved alongside his diving partner Matty Lee, breaks a 21-year-long winning streak held by China. While the win is reason enough for Daley to celebrate, he’s using the moment to speak on LGBTQ+ visibility at the Olympic games.

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Cityscape Photography
July 27, 2021

Paris Is Transformed Into a Cotton-Candy Wonderland in Surreal ‘Infrachroma’ Photos

Paris and the gardens of Versailles are well-worn territories for photographers, but John Kosmopoulos captures a fresh perspective on them thanks to his use of infrachrome—a special post-processing technique. The photos are part of Kosmopoulos' Infrachroma series, which sees him traveling around the globe to give decidedly different views on the common cityscape.

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