Landscape Photography
March 12, 2018

Long Exposure Photos Capture Drones “Painting” Light Halos Over Mountains

Chicago-based photographer Reuben Wu has been wowing us for years with his innovative landscape photography. By attaching LED lights to a drone, he's able to capture incredible images of the natural world from above. With the lights casting a haunting glow across rock formations, his Lux Noctis series has been incredibly well received. And now, he's taking things up a level by using long exposures to “paint” halos over rock pinnacles.

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Drawing
March 12, 2018

Artist Illustrates the Adventures of Female Giants and Their Fierce Companions

Multi-award-winning illustrator and artist Tran Nguyen creates ethereal paintings and colored pencil drawings that look like they’re straight out of a fairytale. By exploring her interest in therapeutic imagery, the Georgia-based artist presents intriguing, dream-like narratives that draw the viewer in and invite them to explore their imagination.

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Design
March 10, 2018

Behind the Design of the 90th Oscars Stage

This story was originally published on Domino. There are stages, and then there are stages. The set of the 90th Anniversary Oscars, decked out in 45 million—yes, million—crystals? Definitely qualifies as the latter. The stunning design is the work of Derek McLane, a production designer whose work has earned him both Tony and Emmy Award wins.

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Street Photography
March 9, 2018

Street Photographer Captures Moments of Magic in Perfectly Timed Photos

Photographer Pau Buscató excels at being in the right place at the right time. For the last four years, he has focused his lens on the city streets, looking for illusions. His style of illusion photography highlights two (or more) otherwise everyday occurrences and makes them seem magical because they're together. For instance, Buscató stands at just the right angle to capture moments when a dog’s snout aligns perfectly with a spigot or a man’s head disappears in a puff of smoke.

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