Cityscape Photography
January 9, 2020

Photographer Walks Around Kobe at Night to Capture the Moody Atmosphere of the City

Photographer Xavier Portela is known for his pink and blue-hued images of cities around the world. His cyberpunk take on urban nights in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo aren't only striking for their electric colors, but also for Portela's ability to frame a scene with cinematic style. His latest venture sees him straying from his trademark hues and instead focusing on capturing the atmosphere that makes Kobe, Japan pop.

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Photography
January 8, 2020

Breathtaking Photo of Bengal Tiger Taking a Stroll in Front of Ancient Ruins

Many photographers have a dream image they're dying to capture. Mulled over in their minds for months, or even years, it's the elusive photograph that they know would be spectacular if only they could achieve it. For Indian wildlife photographer Nitish Madan that dream recently became a reality during a December morning at Ranthambore National Park in northwest India.

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Painting
January 7, 2020

Modern-Day Impressionist Paints the Striking Beauty of Canadian Landscapes

In the 19th century, Impressionists found constant inspiration in their bucolic surroundings. Artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted en plein air to achieve their enticing pictures of the sun-dappled outdoors. Even today, modern-day Impressionists carry on the style in new surroundings. Contemporary artist Joe Reimer captures the idyllic scenery of Western Canada in his series of Impressionist-style landscape paintings. Among his subjects are rural hay bales, forests, lakes, and the Canadian Rockies.

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