Wildlife Photography
January 28, 2021

Photographer Showcases the Majestic Beauty of Elephants To Help in Their Conservation [Interview]

Photographer Chris Fallows captures awe-inspiring images of wildlife in their natural habitats. He first became known, decades ago, for his portraits of great white sharks. The popularity of these pictures launched him from a hobbyist photographer into the field as a full-time professional. Since then, Fallows has not let a moment of the incredible privilege he has to travel and be among the Earth's animals go to waste.

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Dogs
January 28, 2021

Loyal Dog Spends 6 Days Waiting Outside Hospital for Her Sick Human

Those who are lucky enough to have a dog know that our canine companions are happiest by our sides. They say a dog is “man’s best friend,” which is definitely the case for Cemal Senturk and his pup Boncuk. When Senturk was transferred by ambulance to Medical Park Hospital in Trabzon in Turkey on January 14, Boncuk couldn’t bear to be apart from him.

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Style
January 27, 2021

Young Woman Dresses Up Like a 19th-Century Edwardian Lady Every Single Day

Distinctive clothing and fashion styles can easily create the illusion of a different time and place. That is exactly what Ukraine-based dance teacher and fashionista Mila Povoroznyuk does every day with her extensive closet of 18th and 19th-century inspired attire. After falling in love with vintage clothing, particularly those from the Edwardian era, she began incorporating more and more pieces into her daily outfits—even making some of the garments herself.

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Embroidery
January 27, 2021

Artist Transforms Dried Leaves With Embroidery as a Way to Reconnect With Nature

Although leaves often go unnoticed by the average passersby, artist Hillary Waters Fayle has made them the focus of her latest embroidery project. Entitled Botanical Stitchwork, this ongoing series uses the organic materials that the artist collects on her walks as canvases for intricately stitched designs, which range from geometric patterns to stylized floral renderings. The stitching atop the leaves is an unlikely pairing but one ripe with metaphors.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.