Social Cause
August 25, 2022

Miss England Finalist Competes Makeup-Free Making Her the First in Pageant’s History

There's an assumption that beauty pageant contestants must wear a full face of makeup in order to compete. And while that’s certainly still the norm, one woman is embracing her natural looks and having great success doing it. Melisa Raouf, a 20-year-old politics student from London, is a Miss England finalist and the first person to compete makeup-free in the competition’s 94-year history.

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Landscape Photography
August 25, 2022

Photographer Explores Icebergs and Village Life on Greenland’s Iconic Disko Bay

It has been three years since photographer Albert Dros last visited Greenland, but the passage of time hasn't changed the country's beauty. Dros just came back from a month in Disko Bay, where he photographed red sailboats amidst icebergs, as well as the surrounding countryside. In doing so, he gives us a wide-ranging perspective on the oft-photographed bay. As in his first expedition, Dros set out with Iceland Photo Tours.

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Cats
August 24, 2022

Woman Escapes War in Ukraine With Kitten, Now They’re Exploring South of France

It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Since that time, millions have fled the country and taken their furry friends with them. When the war started, dancer Jennifer Shyshkina knew she needed to leave with her beloved kitten Simba. The two were inseparable before the conflict, and their bond only deepened as Shyshkina packed a bag and took Simba to start over in the South of France. Shyshkina rescued the cat in fall 2021.

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Underwater Photography
August 24, 2022

Stunning Submerged Photography Offers New Artistic Perspective on Life Underwater

Renowned underwater photographer Christian Vizl is known for his unique black-and-white imagery. Over 30 years of his work culminated in the publication of his 2019 book Silent Kingdom. Now, after nearly two years of silence, Vizl is back with a new series of work that is a complete transformation of his style. I Am Water is a stunning new series that sees Vizl pushing his work toward abstraction.

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