Magical Photos Of Early Spring In Japan Captured By Hidenobu Suzuki

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“My profession is beautician. My photographs are like Japanese paintings. I think that realism is more Western style. Japanese like to express emotions and spiritual feelings through the landscape photography”, says Hidenobu Suzuki. Continue reading »

Urban Jungle: Hong Kong From Above By Andy Yeung

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Photographer Andy Yeung has called Hong Kong home since birth, but it took a trip away to spark the idea for Urban Jungle, his captivating series that captures aerial views of the city’s jam-packed skyline. Continue reading »

Ivorian Photographer Joana Choumali Shows Modern African Women Dressed In The Traditional Clothes Of Their Ancestors

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Yoruba. In Resilients, Ivorian photographer Joana Choumali shows modern African women dressed in the traditional clothes of their ancestors – and celebrates rich and beautiful cultures in danger of being forgotten. Continue reading »

Beautiful Colorized Photos Of Immigrants in Their Traditional Dresses At The Ellis Island Immigration Station In The Early 20th Century

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The photographs were taken by an immigration official named Augustus Frederick Sherman. He took photographs of immigrants who were being detained for further interrogation, whether for medical or other reasons. Some would be permitted to stay while others would be forced to return to the homes they risked so much to leave. Continue reading »

Photographer Elaine Li Captures Beautiful Pictures Of Urban Landscapes In Unusual Ways

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Elaine Li is a talented self taught photographer, art director and designer, who was born and raised in Hong Kong. Elaine studied in Melbourne for two years, then she received her BFA degree in Visual Communication Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, SAIC. Li shoots a lot of travel, architecture and urban photography. Continue reading »

Rare Photos Of 19-Year-Old Prince Outside Minneapolis’ Old Schmitt Music Headquarters In 1977

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When Prince released his first studio album in 1978, few people could have known that it was the beginning of a discography that would eventually span 50 albums over a period of almost 40 years. Continue reading »

Mugshots Of Female Nazi Concentration Camp Guards While Awaiting Trial In 1945

These black and white portraits of the female prison camp guards which were taken after the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen, a Nazi concentration camp, while they were at Celle awaiting trial in 1945.

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Juana Bormann: sentenced to death. Continue reading »

Star Wars Toy Photography Through The Lens Of A U.S. Marine

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They are faceless men wielding guns, ready to carry out their commander’s orders. Whether in this galaxy or another, the Clone troopers storm into combat, the chaos of battle exploding down, their black and white armor standing out amongst the galactic battle raging around them. Continue reading »

Bearded Man Playfully Poses For Pin-Up Calendar To Raise Money For Children’s Charity

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Beard meets boudoir in this cheeky “dudeoir” photo series by Chad Castigliano of Chronicker Photography. The photographer’s manly model is an Arizona wildland firefighter named Tim Wilson, aka The Whimsical Woodsman, scantily clad in little more than boxers, suspenders, an orange hardhat, and the occasional cropped plaid top. It’s hard to resist the lusty lumberjack’s comical charm, whether he’s posing with pursed lips and an axe propped over his shoulder or reclining in the grass with a sultry smize. Continue reading »

Humorous Photo Manipulations By James Popsys

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James Popsys is a talented photographer based in his native London where he takes composite photographs. James shoots a lot of conceptual and creative photography. Popsys likes pugs, lasagne and maps, and he dislikes photos of people in vintage clothes lying on the floor in the woods looking confused. Continue reading »

Military Dads Have Tea With Their Daughters In Touching Photo Series

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Lieutenant Navy Officer Andrew Bradstreet and Aliya. © Vanessa Hicks Photography

As a mom and Navy veteran, Vanessa Hicks knows that military family life can be challenging. That’s why she decided to celebrate the bond between military parents and their kids. Continue reading »

Beautiful Women Portraits By Marta Bevacqua

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A great photograph? “The atmosphere that moves something inside the viewer, that makes him fly with imagination, feel emotions or think about something.” Continue reading »

New Entries For The 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer Of The Year Contest

The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is now accepting entries. Harness the power of photography and share your stunning travel experiences from around the globe. Enter your most powerful photos for a chance to become the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year. Show us photos that tell the story of a place or reveal insights about what inspires you when you travel. The contest ends May 27, 2016.

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This is a general view of Eid ul Fitr Prayer at Alamgir Mosque in Varanasi, Uttarpradesh, India. Eid prayers, also known as Salat al-Eid and Salat al-Eidain , is the special prayer offered to commemorate two Islamic festivals.This image depicts the Hindu–Muslim brotherhood exploring the dynamics of communal relations in Varanasi-a holy city of the Hindus. Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Photo and caption by Sirsendu Gayen / National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest) Continue reading »

Sense Of Water: The First And Highly Anticipated Photo Book By Finnish Photographer Susanna Majuri

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For the past fourteen years Susanna Majuri has been working with water. She uses water as if it were paint. It merges people and landscapes together, blurs the dimensions and adds a metaphorical depth to her photography. In her images Majuri composes multiple psychological and symbolically charged scenarios to mirror her innermost feelings. Continue reading »

Get Lost In The Majesty Of These Incredible Photos From Australia

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Australia is home to some of the greatest beaches in the world but to truly appreciate them, you need to dive into the crystal clear water and experience them for yourself. That’s precisely how award-winning Australian photographer Warren Keelan achieves these majestic shots of giant swells and towering waves. Continue reading »

Incredibly Colorized Pictures Show The Life Of Russian People In The Past

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Here is an incredible collection of colorized vintage photos that shoe the life of old Russian people in the past. Continue reading »

Boxers Before And After The Fight: Beautiful Photography Project By Nicolai Howalt

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“Boxer” is a photography project by Danish artist Nicolai Howalt which created a series of boxers portraits taken before and after a fight. Continue reading »

The Red Lights Of Parisian Cafés: Dark And Gloomy Photos That Will Fill You With Trepedation

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With his series entitled Red Lights, the French photographer Blaise Arnold decided to document the red lights of Parisian cafes through dark and haunting photographs. Blaise Arnold captures unadorned the storefronts of cafes in Paris, Saint-Denis or Nanterre, illuminating the deserted streets like beacons in the night. Continue reading »

Sony World Photography Awards 2016 Winners

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Professional environment category winner. Eagle Hunters of Western China, by Kevin Frayer, Canada. The training and handling of large birds of prey follows a strict set of ancient rules that Kazakh eagle hunters are preserving for future generations in the mountainous region of western China that borders Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) Continue reading »

Beautiful Black And White Portrait Photography By Daria Pitak

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Black and white portraits easily succeed in reflecting the true emotion of the subject. In this post, we have compiled a beautiful black and white portrait photography by Daria Pitak. She is a Poland based photographer specialized in fashion and portrait photography. Continue reading »

Glorious Photos Of Cuban Ballet Dancers Taking To The Streets

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Over the last two years, Omar Robles has dedicated his work to photographing ballet dancers in creative urban settings. He’s shot portraits all over the world, but something about the possibilities of shooting the world of Cuban ballet dancers fascinated him. Continue reading »

“Childhood In The Raw Photos”: New Zealand Photographer Captured Her Children, Who Are Growing Up With Limited Electronics

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Niki Boon began taking photos as a hobby while she was working as a physiotherapist in Scotland. However, the New Zealand native found her interest in the art waning while she travelled, and it wasn’t until she had returned home and started raising a family that her passion was rekindled. “Childhood in the Raw”, an ongoing photo series of her four children’s technology-free life on her 10-acre property in New Zealand, is the perennial fruit of this passion. Continue reading »

A Photographer Has Captured Hundreds Of Leaves To Show The Beauty Of Diversity And Imperfection

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According to the photographer: “Last Autumn I photographed hundreds of leaves to show that the nature manufactures unique and incredibly beautiful structures. I think they look that interesting because they are not perfect and differ so much.” Continue reading »

A Fascinating Photo Project About The Reflection We Want To See In The Mirror

It’s human nature to desire and, at the same time, be afraid of change. But as technology becomes more advanced, we now have a great opportunity to contemplate changes in our appearance without worrying that the consequences will be permanent. With the help of a retouch artist’s capable hands, you can experiment with your appearance: create an incredible hairstyle or even change your skin tone. Sometimes, this impartial perspective can help you understand that when one of your personal traits disappears, you can lose your individuality. Maybe you’ll even become a different person.

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Polly: ‘I’ve always wanted to have narrower cheekbones, full lips, and a darker skin tone. And thick hair. I think I would be a real beauty!’

Bright Side offered a group of brave people the chance to take part in a photo project that highlights these issues. They explained their ideas for their ideal appearance to a retouch artist and asked them to make them happen. We suggest you take a look at the result and try to find ten differences. Continue reading »

This Couple Made The Most Epic Star Wars Engagement Shoot Ever

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This “Finn and Rey” photo shoot is the most epic engagement we’ve seen yet! Shot in the Little Sahara Dunes in Utah, these beautiful photos are both incredibly well done and genuinely heart warming. The shoot features real-life couple Victor and Julianne and their little daughter dressed as BB-8 droid. The series was shot by photographer Robert Lance who also plans to shoot their wedding this May. Continue reading »