This is the series of cute dragonflies I found in my backyard. I have been photographing them for several years. I know them by heart – their favorite places to be, what they like and how they fly. To capture the beauty and sweetness of these insects I used macro photography and natural surroundings. They usually spend their time on colorful flowers, which make photographs playful and more cheerful.
This is the series of cute dragonflies I found in my backyard. I have been photographing them for several years. I know them by heart – their favorite places to be, what they like and how they fly.
Owls are some of the forests’ most regal, mysterious and graceful models for wildlife photographers. These photos by a photographer in Bangkok, Thailand who goes by Sasi Smith show the many different faces of these ferocious, silent hunters. Sasi is a very prolific photographer, and he doesn’t just shoot owls – he has quite a lot of bird photography under his belt as well, especially of parrots.
Owls are some of the forests’ most regal, mysterious and graceful models for wildlife photographers. These photos by a photographer in Bangkok, ...
Owls have fascinated us for the millennium. They frequently appear in our stories and myths back in the ancient Greek and Egyptian times. Many different cultures across various regions of the world have bestowed symbolic meaning upon owls, seeing them as keepers of wisdom, protectors of the dead, and guardians of the underworld. Photographer Brad Wilson captures close-up portraits of different owl species with stunning details.
Owls have fascinated us for the millennium. They frequently appear in our stories and myths back in the ancient Greek and Egyptian times.
Alix Martinez loves photographing children underwater; the ripples, the colors, the happiness children exude. Coming up with themes that describe the children’s personalities is fun for Alix, but also fun for them. Its a wonderful challenge taking these photographs and creating fine art with them.
Alix Martinez loves photographing children underwater; the ripples, the colors, the happiness children exude.
Hiking and being in nature inspire me a great deal, and so capturing these experiences is one of my passions. During my journeys through Maramures (a small county from Transylvania, Romania) I captured these photos. Landscapes which I photographed in this region are serene and tranquil. Currently, I see my photographic style as a traditional landscape photography.
Hiking and being in nature inspire me a great deal, and so capturing these experiences is one of my passions.
Fancy fairies come into life in charming pictures of Ukrainian photographer from Kiev Tatyana Nevmerzhytska. Fantasy characters from fairy tales are wonderfully embodied in colorful photographs. “Inspiration comes from various sources. Art character can be born in my head after watching the movie, reading a book, looking at paintings or simply by observing some scenes on the street. We should train our creativity and be able to find beautiful things in everyday life.”
Fancy fairies come into life in charming pictures of Ukrainian photographer from Kiev Tatyana Nevmerzhytska. Fantasy characters from fairy tales are wonderfully embodied in colorful photographs.
The Cat House on the Kings – the largest no-kill, no-cage cat sanctuary in California, home to over 700+ cats and kittens on a 12-acre property in Parlier, California. It is a nonprofit corporation, which receives no government or public funding, and relies entirely on donations from the public to carry out its mission.
The Cat House on the Kings – the largest no-kill, no-cage cat sanctuary in California, home to over 700+ cats and kittens on a 12-acre property in Parlier, California.
Karolina Balogová, a 23-year-old photographer from Czech Republic loves animals and dog’s photography. She wants to capture unique portraits of dog’s natural beauty. Edited fancy pictures aren’t her style. Pure look and simple smile – this is what she loves.
Karolina Balogová, a 23-year-old photographer from Czech Republic loves animals and dog’s photography. She wants to capture unique portraits of dog’s natural beauty.
As photography has spread all over the world in recent years, so has the number of outstanding amateur images. It’s no surprise that Myanmar is one of the most photographed places, and the pictures of the Golden Land are published on magazines and online. Nat Geo Photographer David Lazar has also been to Myanmar and calls it his favorite place on earth to photograph. He mentions warm and welcoming people, who are generally very open to photographers, and extraordinary sceneries.
As photography has spread all over the world in recent years, so has the number of outstanding amateur images.
Inspired by fairytales from around the world, Anita Anti, a Ukrainian photographer based in New York, takes beautiful portraits of women and animals in forests that seem to pulsate with magical energy and melancholy. Some of her photos seem based on specific stories, while others simply create a fairy-tale-like setting, allowing the viewer to fill in the blanks with their own fantasies.
Inspired by fairytales from around the world, Anita Anti, a Ukrainian photographer based in New York, ...
Alexis Golding is an underwater photographer born in Venezuela and photography is his greatest passion. He has had the chance to dive in wonderful and different places, such as Galapagos, Bahamas, Yucatan Peninsula, Coiba, Bonaire, the Canary Islands and most recently – Indonesia. In the latter He visited the amazing underwater world.
Alexis Golding is an underwater photographer born in Venezuela and photography is his greatest passion.
Photographer Jon Smith captures the precise moment when a light bulb shatters, but that's not all. He fills his light bulbs with materials ranging from glitter to oil pastels, creating a full and satisfying explosion photo that will make you look twice. Jon got his start into high speed photography as a hobby, he was looking for different techniques and he decided on high speed because it was relatively inexpensive. Also, "I instantly fell in love with the unpredictability of the...
Photographer Jon Smith captures the precise moment when a light bulb shatters, but that's not all. He fills his light bulbs with materials ranging from glitter to oil pastels, ...
Over 18 months ago, I started combining my photography and illustration to show the surreal world I get to see inside my head. With friends, family, and models assisting me as well as with a few self-portraits, I’ve had a good chance to show the slightly odd things I see while traveling day to day.
Over 18 months ago, I started combining my photography and illustration to show the surreal world I get to see inside my head.
Three border collies are looking incredibly cute in this photo by Alicja Zmyslowka. The Poland-based photographer takes the most adorable pictures of dogs we've ever seen. Alicja had always been around photography, since her father and brother had taken photos as long as she could remember, but it wasn't until her own puppy (the golden retriever) finally came into her life, in 2006, that she found her true calling and inspiration. The photographer has devoted her life to taking dog...
Three border collies are looking incredibly cute in this photo by Alicja Zmyslowka. The Poland-based photographer takes the most adorable pictures of dogs we've ever seen.
Moscow-based photographer Darya Kondratyeva reinterprets spellbinding tales of enchantment in her beautiful portraits of young women and their animal companions. Inspired by the stories of figures like Little Red Riding Hood, Gretel, and Brave’s Merida, the photographer transports the viewer to distant, mythical realms through her stunning shots.
Moscow-based photographer Darya Kondratyeva reinterprets spellbinding tales of enchantment in her beautiful portraits of young women and their animal companions.
When she's not taking portraits of clients in Las Vegas, this rural Arizona-based mother is turning the camera onto her ten children. Lisa Holloway is a fine art photographer who has a knack for shooting stunning outdoor photos. Completely self-taught, she only uses natural light to take these breathtaking photos of her kids.
When she's not taking portraits of clients in Las Vegas, this rural Arizona-based mother is turning the camera onto her ten children.
Jose Luis Barcia Fernandez of Madrid won second place in the photographer of the year category in the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards. (Photo by Jose Luis Barcia Fernandez)
“Models decorated with glow-in-the-dark paint manage to stand out in a new series of pictures shot in the dark. Its well known that capturing beautiful photos without natural light is a tricky undertaking even for the most talented photographers but Hid Saib Neto has found a way to make the most of the darkness. The 26-year-old Brazilian photographer covered the group of models in neon paint before illuminating them with just a single ultra-violet light.
“Models decorated with glow-in-the-dark paint manage to stand out in a new series of pictures shot in the dark.
There was no Photoshop in the 19th century but people already knew how to manipulate their photos. Headless portraits was a trend.
There was no Photoshop in the 19th century but people already knew how to manipulate their photos. Headless portraits was a trend.
Is that tiny frog holding a leaf like an umbrella, to shield himself from the rain? Yes, and it's just one of several amazing shots by photographers who feature the tailless amphibians in their photos. Photographer Penkdix Paime shot the tiny tree frog in his neighbor's backyard in Jember, East Java, Indonesia. The clever frog used the leaf as his umbrella for more than 30 minutes as the rain pitter-pattered all around him. After showing you some fantastic photos of some very expressive owls, I thought it was time to turn our attention to the often neglected green friend that's found mostly in the rainforest. Incredibly, there are approximately 4,800 recorded species of frogs, making it one of the most diverse group of vertebrates around. Now, please enjoy our top 14 photos of personality-filled frogs.
Is that tiny frog holding a leaf like an umbrella, to shield himself from the rain? Yes, and it's just one of several amazing shots by photographers who feature the tailless amphibians in their...
Is that little owl yawning or singing? Belgian-based photographer Yves Adams has the answer as he's the one behind the adorable shot. "Little owls are CUTE!," he states. "They make you laugh with whatever they do! But when they start to yawn, my heart melts! This picture has been taken in Spain, with the help of Steve West. This is probably the male, who was clearly bored, while the female was in the nest on her eggs." Today, we bring you over a dozen photos that show you just how expressive owls can be. Whether it's the way they tilt their heads or walk with attitude, you have to agree, they're one photogenic bunch. "There's nothing like observing local burrowing owls over a period of weeks, even months," states wildlife photographer Debbie Tubridy. Whether they're first peeking out of their burrow, beginning to run outside of the burrow, testing their wings, learning to play, or in this case, exploring the world around them and perfecting lifelong skills that will help them survive on their own, they're always fascinating to watch and photograph."
Is that little owl yawning or singing? Belgian-based photographer Yves Adams has the answer as he's the one behind the adorable shot. "Little owls are CUTE!," he states.
Rewind to the 1920′s when film and photography were still in their infancy, where artists were still grappling with the limitations of the technology itself and it’s here you’ll find the interesting tale of a photographer named J. Dearden Holmes. One of his clients whom he produced photographic work for was called Cavenders Ltd. Their primary business was selling cigarettes and to make them all the more enticing, they would include stereoscopic cards within each packet. Two images slightly offset, one for your right eye, one for your left eye, that when combined would create the illusion of 3D depth. Holmes was commissioned to shoot a series titled ‘Peeps Into Many lands, A Series of Real Photographs’ long-winded yes, but for its time – his stereoscopic photographs were a close as you could get to actually setting foot in those distant lands. His photography journey took him all over the world, including Egypt, London, Canada, Delhi where he photographed the likes of The Sphinx, London’s Zoo, Kutb Minar and even the Rocky Mountains, before converting them into stereoscopic packs. Today those images have been converted into the trust animated GIF to give you the same effect he created all those years ago.
Rewind to the 1920′s when film and photography were still in their infancy, where artists were still grappling with the limitations of the technology itself and it’s here you’ll find the...
“BE passionate joyful euphoric intense angry present ALIVE” – that’s the advice from world renowned photographer Jordan Matter. His project Dancers Among Us carries that spirit with it, transforming everyday situations into dynamic, and often nearly unbelievable scenes that capture the human body ALIVE. From the graceful, to the comical, to the intense, Matter has photographed dancers of all sorts in locations around the world – but especially in his home New York. Each image is an encouraging treasure, one that calls us to enjoy the beauty of life in each moment.
“BE passionate joyful euphoric intense angry present ALIVE” – that’s the advice from world renowned photographer Jordan Matter.
Most often the color palette that we associate with history is limited to black and white only. But have you ever imagined what did people, their outfits and backgrounds looked like in real life – in color? Members of this one group on reddit, called r/ColorizedHistory, sure have: they pick historic photos that we have only seen in black and white, and bring them back to life by digitally coloring them. Of course, some interpretation and imagination is used in the process, but all of the artists try to work with as much historical accuracy as possible. Even though the idea looks simple, the final image has a surprisingly touching effect: by seeing those historic moments in color, we can relate to them easier, and this makes the pictures a whole lot more powerful. Instead of seeing those photos like we’re used to in history books, we now meet people that seem a lot more real, and situations – war scenes, for example – that look as if they have just happened. It’s nice to see that the community of history fans is growing, and that people want to make it relevant to others. However, this has also sparked some discussion, as some say that the artists are just messing with historic facts and misinforming people. So, view it critically. For more old photographs restored in color, check out the works of Sanna Dullaway and redditor mygrapefruit from Sweden.
Most often the color palette that we associate with history is limited to black and white only. But have you ever imagined what did people, ...
Paris is recognised throughout Europe and most of the world, as a city famous for love and it’s passion for art and theatre. So what better place for gifted photographer Franck Bohbot to create his series ‘Theaters’. In it he takes you deep inside some of the most majestic and opulent theatres and galleries in Paris, to admire their beautiful designs and architecture. It’s a sight few if any get to see. Normally each theatre is awash with the movement & endless chatter of hundreds of patrons or plunged into total darkness during a performance. Frank’s imagines, are as beautiful as they are unique – it’s not everyday you have an entire Parisian theatre all to yourself.
Paris is recognised throughout Europe and most of the world, as a city famous for love and it’s passion for art and theatre.
Though we've seen a lot of dog portraits in our time these might just take the cake as the most creative ever. Ron Schmidt is the person behind the company Loose Leashes, an online shop where he sells funny prints of our furry friends in wonderfully witty scenarios. Dog person or not, you can't help but fall in love with these photos. As he told Dogster, “All the images represent the freedom that a dog would have without someone holding its leash. These are the things dogs would do if no one was around and they had absolute freedom.” Though his past experience is in fashion and celebrity photography, Schmidt found his true calling by accident. After branching out on his own to pursue commercial photography, he found his niche when, one day, he decided to design a creative Christmas card for his family, friends and clients. Featuring his yellow lab Indy, the card didn't just show her pose in a traditional way, he had her carry a tree on her back. "It was a fun, conceptual image that was a big hit with everyone who saw it. Since I love dogs and photography, this worked out really well.”
Though we've seen a lot of dog portraits in our time these might just take the cake as the most creative ever.
Kelenföld is a neighborhood in Budapest, Hungary. It belongs to Újbuda, which is located in the southern part of Buda. Workers built the large Kelenföld housing estate between 1967 and 1983 from pre-fabricated concrete blocks. The Kelenföld railway station is an important transport hub of Buda. Kelenföld Power Station, the largest electrical generation plant in the world after its construction in 1912, is now a tourist attraction.
Kelenföld is a neighborhood in Budapest, Hungary. It belongs to Újbuda, which is located in the southern part of Buda.
The Independent Photographer, an international network of photographers and photography enthusiasts, has announced the winners of its Emerging Talent Award. Designed to bring exposure and uncover the best upcoming photographers of all ages, backgrounds and working in all photographic fields, the 2020 edition was judged by Elizabeth Krist, a National Geographic Photo Editor for over 20 years.
The Independent Photographer, an international network of photographers and photography enthusiasts, has announced the winners of its Emerging Talent Award.
Food posts are always a special treat for the eyes, but this selection of Foodscapes by London-based photographer Carl Warner is definitely something different. Yes, that’s right – all of the pictures below are actually created out of fresh foods! Artist uses a wide variety of different ingredients, such as deli meats, fresh fish, fruit, vegetables and bread, and builds entire worlds that look unbelievably realistic. His food art include ships sailing off into the horizon or battling stormy seas, the Great Wall of China, forests and mountains, and Carl demonstrates an amazing eye for even the smallest details. Carl has been working in advertising and shooting still lives for over 25 years, and has been developing his Foodscapes idea for the past 10 years already. His know-how about shooting table-top pictures and usage of artificial light has undoubtedly aided in making the food pictures look so realistic. For the most time, you can’t even tell that the miniature food models aren’t actually landscape photographs. The Foodscapes received international recognition back in 2008, and Carl has been coming up with new pieces ever since. Besides food, this artist also uses other medium to imitate landscapes. His sensual Bodyscapes project featured intricately tangled human bodies, which make you tilt your head a little with each picture.
Food posts are always a special treat for the eyes, but this selection of Foodscapes by London-based photographer Carl Warner is definitely something different.
Russian artist Olga Shirinina, better known by her nickname "Klimbim," is into colorizing old, vintage photos and freshening up history for all of us. She is primarily dedicated to the history of her motherland: she has colorized portraits of the Romanov family, personalities of the Russian Revolution, and the heroes of the Second World War. But that's not the only theme she likes. This time, the theme of the Golden Age of Hollywood is in the limelight.
Russian artist Olga Shirinina, better known by her nickname "Klimbim," is into colorizing old, vintage photos and freshening up history for all of us.
While many of us have to wait for special holidays like New Years or the 4th of July to see a spectacular fireworks show, those living in Japan get to enjoy them almost every weekend throughout the summer (though most are held in July and August). The signature summer event in Japan is called Hanabi, which means "flowers of fire" in Japanese. It's easy to see why as these incredible fireworks shows involves fireworks that appear like blooming flower arrangements. As Japan Monthly Web Magazine states, "The creation of fireworks is to arrange flowers, so to speak. The timing in which they are launched displays the craftsmanship behind them, making the fire flowers bloom in perfect intervals." Hundreds of thousands of spectators come out to see some of the main fireworks shows where experts bring out the most advanced pyrotechnics and synchronize them in stunning fashion. Here are ten of our favorite shots that show just how breathtaking it can get.
While many of us have to wait for special holidays like New Years or the 4th of July to see a spectacular fireworks show, ...
In 1960, French photographer Paul Slade followed the steps of Jane Fonda, then 22-year-old, around New York City. The young actress at the time was taking the courses at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, and performed in the play There was a Little Girl, directed by Joshua Logan, on Broadway.
Below are 23 fascinating photographs of a young Fonda relaxing in her apartment, taking dance classes, walking on the streets of New York, working at Hicks & Son.
In 1960, French photographer Paul Slade followed the steps of Jane Fonda, then 22-year-old, around New York City.
English travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor wrote in 1934: "Transylvania had been a familiar name as long as I could remember. It was the very essence and symbol of remote, leafy, half-mythical strangeness; and, on the spot, it seemed remoter still and more fraught with charms." This quote represents landscapes and places in this region so well. But this visual story is not about landscape. It is about the human soul.
English travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor wrote in 1934: "Transylvania had been a familiar name as long as I could remember.
There have been few dinners parties quite like it. It’s December 12 back in 1972, the night at which Marie-Hélène de Rothschild held her famous Surrealist Ball at Ferrières. As you can probably guess by her surname, she was a member of the ultra-wealthy Rothschild banking family. To be invited as a guest, was the ultimate seal of approval from Parisian high-society.
There have been few dinners parties quite like it. It’s December 12 back in 1972, the night at which Marie-Hélène de Rothschild held her famous Surrealist Ball at Ferrières.
Our team swims with whales around the world. But the Kingdom of Tonga is something extraordinary. Only here, you can meet face-to-face with 15-meter humpback whales – and they won't go anywhere. They circle you, look at you, wave their fins, hit tails, poke noses at you. And they sing! You can even hear Whale's songs from the beach.
Our team swims with whales around the world. But the Kingdom of Tonga is something extraordinary. Only here, you can meet face-to-face with 15-meter humpback whales – and they won't go anywhere.