Cityscape Photography
June 20, 2020

Hyper-Saturated Photos of Tokyo Give a Candy-Colored Tint to the Bustling Cityscape

With Lost in Translation, photographer Ludwig Favre takes a look at Tokyo and captures the spirit of the city with his unique visual style. Brilliant pops of color shine through in these ultra-saturated images, which give an already vibrant city an extra jolt of energy. By day and by night Favre immersed himself in the urban environment, using his camera to document Tokyo's cityscape. The results are a contemporary look at life in the Japanese capital.

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Archeology
June 19, 2020

Ancient Church Found Hidden Under the Waters of Lake Iznik

Today, the Turkish town of Iznik is best known for its stunning ceramics. But historically, it was an important cultural center during the Byzantine and early Christian periods. These ancient roots showed themselves in 2014 when a 1,600-year-old basilica was found submerged off the shores of Lake Iznik. Incredibly, the ancient ruins had gone unnoticed until government surveyors stumbled upon them. For Dr.

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Nature
June 18, 2020

People Are Sharing Visually Appealing Photos of the Life Cycles of Berries

We all know that nature is beautiful, but if you ever needed a reminder, just check out Twitter. It's there that @AlfieDaye shared an interesting photo of a blackberry's lifecycle. In one visually appealing image, Alfie is able to remind us just how incredible nature really is. By laying out the growth of a blackberry, from bud to flower to fruit, he's taken us all back to school.

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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.