Landscape Photography
November 19, 2020

20 Incredible Winning Images From the 2020 International Landscape Photographer of the Year Contest

For the seventh year, the International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition highlights the beauty of our environment. Over 3,800 breathtaking images flooded in from photographers around the world, giving the judges a tough decision. In the end, it was 24-year-old photographer Kelvin Yuen from Hong Kong who was named International Landscape Photographer of the Year for his strong portfolio. Yuen took up photography just six years ago, which makes his win even more impressive.

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Dogs
November 18, 2020

This Rare, Chocolate Brown Siberian Husky Is One of the Most Beautiful Dogs on Instagram

Meet SeQuoi Tenk (or Quoi for short), the incredibly beautiful, chocolate-brown Siberian Husky. He could be mistaken for a wild wolf—with his piercing blue eyes and unusual coloring—but he’s 100% Siberian Husky. His wolf-like appearance suits his nomadic lifestyle, though. He’s currently traveling around the lower 48 of the United States with his mom, Nikki, as they search for a new home.

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Wildlife Photography
November 17, 2020

Stunning Portraits of Rare and Endangered Birds Full of Personality

Portraiture often attempts to capture the essence of the sitter—their emotions, their personality, their thoughts. For photographer Tim Flach, animal subjects offer as much dynamic range and emotional intimacy as human models. The London-based artist is well known for his work with endangered species, canines, and rare birds. Building upon his prolific body of work, Flach continues to photograph the most ostentatious, colorful, and emotive feathery friends from around the world.

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Art
November 16, 2020

Artist Uses the Power of Sound to Turn Sand Into Mesmerizing Patterns

Do you know what sound looks like? Japanese artist Kenichi Kanazawa makes the invisible visible. He studies cymatics—the art of visualizing sound vibration—by experimenting with sand on a steel tabletop. In a recent video posted on Twitter, Kanazawa is captured creating “a visual demonstration of the power of sound to create order out of chaos.

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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.