Photographer Sally Mann Wins 2021 Prix Pictet for Series on Wildfires
The US artist Sally Mann has won the 2021 Prix Pictet prize, the global award in photography and sustainability.
The theme of the ninth Prix Pictet was fire. Mann, whose work explores family, social realities and the passage of time, receives a cash prize of 100,000 Swiss francs ($109,000). Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Amazing Pictures of Poal Bears, Guardians of the Abandoned Polar Station
Polar bears at Island Kolyuchin in the Chukchi Sea, short distance from the northern shore of Chukotka. Pictured by award winning wildfire and underwater photographer Dmitry Kokh. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos Show What Kids Used to Do For Fun in the 1950s
For contemporary children, it may be difficult to imagine kids having fun in the 1950s. Not only were there were no video games, even children’s television programming operated at a bare minimum, with the medium still in its infancy at that time. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Photos of Postwar New York From 1945 to 1948
3rd Avenue from 42nd Street El Station, 1945
These stunning pictures of postwar New York were taken by Todd Webb, an American photographer notable for documenting everyday life and architecture in large cities as well as from the American west. He did various jobs before the war and began taking a serious interest in photography after attending a ten-day workshop with Ansel Adams as his teacher in 1940. During World War II, Webb was a photographer for the United States Navy and was deployed to the South Pacific theater of operations. Continue reading »
Trees Of Hokkaido: Japanese Photographer Captures Trees In His Hometown, And Here Are 25 Of The Best Ones
According to Roy Iwasaki: “I’m Roy Iwasaki.
I love to photograph trees, especially ones in my hometown of Hokkaido (Japan). When I see a single tree standing in the middle of a vast snowfield in winter, it is like looking at a work of art created by nature. Continue reading »
London During the Blitz Through Powerful Color Photos
A bus is laying inside a huge bomb crater in a London street after heavy German air raid bombing attacks during the Battle of Britain, October 15, 1940
Born 1912 in Evanston, Illinois, American photographer William Vandivert work for the Chicago Herald Examiner from 1935. He joined the Life magazine team in London in 1938 and was one of the few photographers who were working in color photography before the Second World War. Vandivert made color photo report in Paris in the summer of 1939. He was using Kodachrome. The following year he photographed in color the Blitz in London. Continue reading »
Intimate Bird Portraits Highlight The Refined Beauty Of Our Feathered Friends
Sydney-based artist and photographer Leila Jeffreys began her avian projects a decade ago by photographing the colorful budgerigars of her childhood memories. She takes intimate and emotional portraits of birds, including cockatoos, budgerigars, and hawks. Jeffrey’s most recent series is entitled “High Society” and marks a return to her original feathery subjects. Continue reading »
Artist Brings Everyday Objects To Life Without Photoshop, Just Using Smartphone
According to Yahav Draizin: “My name is Yahav Draizin, and I work in advertising. I’m constantly looking for inspiration. Using my phone, I match images from popular culture and beyond to places, people, and objects to bring them to life, but with a fun twist. All photos are taken in real locations using two smartphones and no Photoshop or editing.” Continue reading »
Street: Winners & Merit Awards Of AAP Magazine’s Photo Contest
The Winner: Denis Karasev, Russia
Here are the winners & merit awards of the 22nd edition of AAP Magazine’s Photo Contest. AAP reveals the names of the 25 talented photographers who won AAP Magazine #22: Streets. They come from 14 different countries and 4 continents! Continue reading »
Finally, 2022 Awkward Family Photos Calendar Is Here!
If you are one of the millions of people who has ever experienced an awkward family photo, you’ll definitely empathize with all those featured on the pages of this calendar. Continue reading »
Amazing Black and White Photos of Hong Kong in the 1980s
Chung Yeung Street at North Point, Hong Kong, 1986
1980s in Hong Kong marks a period when the territory was known for its wealth and trademark lifestyle. Hong Kong would be recognized internationally for its politics, entertainment and skyrocketing real estate prices. Continue reading »
Funniest Photos From The Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2021
Overall Winner: Whizz Pop by Zoe Ross
Here are the funniest photos from the Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2021. The Overall Winner is Whizz Pop by Zoe Ross win a £2000 cash prize. Also, you can find 7 category winners and 10 brilliant highly commended winners. Continue reading »
People Are Sharing Pics Of Life 50-100 Years Ago And They Might Put Things In A New Perspective
“My Grandfather And His Horse, Ruby. 1940’s”
How would you describe normal, everyday life? Well, for a modern person, it’s anything from brushing their teeth to… commuting to work. Oh wait, not anymore. Coronavirus has shaken up quite a few things, and made us work from home, stay in more, keep distances and whatnot. The change is dramatic and it’s only been like two years (almost three!, o-m-g) since it first started in late 2019. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures The Touching Moments Of People Saying Goodbye To Their Pets
Once one makes a decision to get a pet, they take home a new family member. Doesn’t matter whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a hamster, that little or big creature changes everything and becomes a big part of a person’s life. Unfortunately, animals don’t live as long as we would love them to (and that’s their only flaw). Pets bring a lot of joy, but there comes the time when one has to say goodbye to a dear friend. Continue reading »
Heartwarming Photos of KISS Posing with Their Parents in 1977
Group photos of KISS at Madison Square Garden backstage together with their parents in 1977. Continue reading »
Cool Photos Defined Fashion Styles of Young People in the 1970s
The early 1970s fashion scene was very similar to 1969, just a bit more flamboyant. It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say that a fashion revolution occurred in the 1970s. Polyester was the material of choice and bright colors were everywhere. Men and women alike were wearing very tight fitting pants and platform shoes. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Breathtaking Images of Orcas and Sunsets
Mary Parkhill spends her summers in Alaska documenting the picturesque landscape, which includes stunning photos of orcas frolicking in the water. She also photographs the sunset and merges them into stunning fine art images. Continue reading »
Finally, The 2022 Chicken Daddies Calendar Is Here!
Introducing Chicken Daddies, the best calendar you could possibly get for 2022. Seriously. You can get the Classy Version where the Chicken Daddies dress in their traditional dresses and pose as beautifully as possible or you can get a Daisy Dukes Edition! You know, if you like a little more… skin. Continue reading »
Grimes, Rita Ora & Iggy Pop: The First Look On The Pirelli’s 2022 ‘On The Road’ Calendar
Rita Ora
Bryan Adams/Pirelli
Packaged in a vinyl LP slipcase and featuring shots from Canadian musician and photographer Bryan Adams, the 2022 Pirelli Calendar, “On The Road,” is both a celebration of music and a return to tradition. Pirelli, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, presented its 48th calendar in a digital event Nov. 29. Continue reading »
Spectacular Photographs of Newcastle in the 1970s
Between Beresford Road (left) and Avondale Road in 1974.
Trevor Ermel
“I started taking photographs in my school days in the 1960s, as a means of recording my interest in railways,” says Trevor Ermel, whose photographs of Newcastle take us back to when the city was still synonymous with heavy industry. Continue reading »
Photographer Captures Beautiful Sunset Silhouettes To Tell Magical Visual Stories
20-Year-Old Indian photographer Krutik Thakur captures beautiful sunset silhouettes to tell magical visual stories. Krutik beautifully photographs the evening glow in the sky, it’s amazingly connected with nature. On his Instagram page, he also shares the behind the scene photos of his stunning work. Continue reading »
Best Photos From 2021 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year Contest
Grand Winner by Fabio Mirulla
Here are the best submissions to the 2021 International Wedding Photographer of the year contest. Congratulations to the Fabio Mirulla for Grand Winner of 2021 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year. Continue reading »
Fascinating Black and White Pictures of New York Street Life in the Late 1960s
These pictures were taken by James Jowers, an American street photographer. Jowers began receiving training in photography and darkroom techniques while serving in the United States Army. Continue reading »
Beautiful Photos Of People’s Choice Award For Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2021
Monkey cuddle by Zhang Qiang, China
Here are the 25 stunning photos that are now up for the People’s Choice Award by the Natural History Museum for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021. Continue reading »
The Winners Of Hasselblad Masters 2021 Photo Competition
Aerial by Florian Ledoux
Hasselblad announced the 12 winners of the Hasselblad Masters 2021 competition. The categories are Aerial, Architecture, Art, Beauty & Fashion, Landscape/Nature, Portrait, Product, Project/21, Street/Urban, Wedding, Wildlife, and Heritage. Continue reading »
