Wildlife Photography
February 13, 2021

Enchanting Bokeh Portraits of Snails Showcases Their Humble Beauty in a New Light

Who knew that snails were so photogenic? Poland-based photographer Katarzyna Załużna captures the mystical beauty of these tiny shelled creatures in enchanting images that bring the viewer into their world. Using an exquisite bokeh effect, she lends an otherworldly charm to these intimate dreamlike scenes with an artistry that is quite remarkable.

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Drawing Guide
February 11, 2021

Learn How to Draw a Cow Lying Down in a Field

No depiction of a bucolic landscape is complete without a content cow, grazing away on some grass. With their dark, gentle eyes and tranquil demeanor, it's easy to understand why too. A happy cow dressed with a bell collar goes hand in hand with the picturesque scenery of the countryside. If you've never sketched a bovine, however, it may seem difficult to render its anatomy correctly. Not to worry.

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Birds
February 10, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Reveals How Elegant Birds Look a Lot Sillier From the Front

The simple shift of a camera can make a portrait look completely different—especially when it comes to our feathered friends. We're used to seeing birds photographed from a profile or three-quarter view that highlights their glorious beaks. But as photographer Ruurd Jelle van der Leij shows in his series Frontals, capturing birds from a straight-on vantage point significantly alters how they appear—and it just might make you laugh.

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Sculpture
February 9, 2021

Fragmented Metal Sculptures Capture the Ephemerality of Human Life

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, artist and sculptor Regardt Van Der Meulen molds deconstructed—seemingly deteriorating—metal sculptures. His fragmented steel creations, at once firm yet fragile, play with themes of “time, memory, and mortality.” These figures, plagued by decay, are ironic manifestations of the vulnerability and ephemerality of human life.

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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.