The Dreadful Beauty Of Abandoned Places
Kieron Connolly’s new book of photographs of more than 100 once-busy and often elegant buildings gives an idea of how the world might look if humankind disappeared.
Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, northern Jutland, Denmark. This lighthouse was built on the top of a cliff in 1900 and ceased operating in 1968. With coastal erosion and continually shifting sands a major problem in the area, it is anticipated that by 2023 the cliff will have been eroded so far that the lighthouse will fall into the sea. (Photo by Elisabeth Coelfen/Dreamstime) Continue reading »
The Beauty Of The Light And Shadow Photography
Photo by Jure Kravanja
In ancient times people believed that shadows were signs of some divine presence around an object. Today, we know the nature of shadow as the optic phenomena, but in our perceptions shadows still remain associated with some mystery. That is why shadows have always been of interest to visual artists – painters and photographers. Many of them choose to illustrate shadows instead of real objects, producing very interesting, conceptual, and artistic works. Today we offer a showcase of shadow photography. People, actually, are often too busy to notice how different and interesting shadow effects can be. Photography is capable of “freezing” the moment and showing us the truth about many things on Earth, including shadows. Continue reading »
Photo Project That Proves Beauty Knows No Nationality
“The Ethnic Origins of Beauty” is a photo project by Natalia Ivanova, a Russian photographer and photojournalist. It is dedicated to documenting “the ethnic diversity of mankind, presented through the beauty of women of all ethnic groups of the world.” Continue reading »
The Stunning Beauty Of London Floors Or Why You Should Look Down While Travelling
Sebastian Erras (previously) is a talented photographer and artist, who was born in 1986 in the south of Germany and currently based in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany. Continue reading »
“Of Beasts And Beauty”: Artist Creates Beautiful Animal Jewelry Out Of Silver And Bronze
According to designer Michael Tatom: “About 25 years ago I was mainly a jeweler, doing all the typical jewelry for a retail store. But on the side I was carving stone in my brother’s studio, doing smooth animal forms with facet lines for the muscle definition. Eventually, I started doing them in bronze and many years later at the urging of my wife I applied that style to a jewelry line and launched the “Of beasts and beauty” store.” Continue reading »
Thinner Beauty Is Using Photoshop To “Help” Plus-Size Women Lose Weight
Thinner Beauty endeavors to “help” plus-size women lose weight. It does this by offering Photoshopped images of what they could look like if they were thinner. Continue reading »
A Photographic Project On The Beauty And Connections Between Animals And Humans
“Coexist” is a not-for-profit photographic project titled focusing on the beauty and connections between animals and humans with the aim to create public awareness of the lives of animals in captivity in circuses and zoos around the world. The images will feature a model posing in multiple shots alongside varied animals currently under the care of Zambi Wildlife Retreat in Sydney – an animal welfare establishment that rescues, rehabilitates and offers shelter to exotic, farm and native animals in need. Continue reading »
A Photographer Has Captured Hundreds Of Leaves To Show The Beauty Of Diversity And Imperfection
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 »
Stunning Vintage Photos Show The Beauty Of African-American Women From Between 1920s And 1940s
These stunning vintage snapshots show the beauty of African-American women in their normal lives from between 1920s to 1940s. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Photos Of The Beauty Models Pose Perilously Close To The Edge Of New York’s Buildings
A series of stomach-churning photographs see models teetering dangerously close to the edge of New York City’s tallest buildings. The incredible pictures are part of a series called Beauty And NYC which sees the women lying on ledges and peering out at the surrounding skyline. However, these models are not here to show off any clothing, with all pictured in next to nothing and some even posing nude. Photographer Mar Shirasuna, from Japan, has been shooting New York for the past three years, and he estimates he has been on more than 150 rooftops in the process. Continue reading »
Photographer Gets Lost In The Beauty Of Tokyo’s Neon Streets At Night
Liam Wong injects a unique cyberpunk flavour into his images, casting a light upon the dark corners and back alleys that twist throughout Tokyo. His photographs manage to precisely capture the dynamism of the bustling city lit by bright neon signs and artificial lights, making one question the reality depicted in each photograph. With a distinct futuristic feel, most of Wong’s portfolio gives the sense that you were dropped into the middle of a stylish video game set in Japan’s animated capital. Continue reading »
Beauty Over 100 Years Ago: 35 Stunning Postcards Of Beautiful Girls In Over The World From The 1900s And 1910s
They are just simply pure and beautiful! Continue reading »
This Chick Is Called Alien Princess Redefining Beauty Standards
Meet Grace Neutral, who is a hand poke tattoo artist and has become a social media hit for her extreme body modifications. She said she underwent all these modifications so the outside could reflect her inner self. Continue reading »
The Exquisite Beauty Of Iceland, Captured In Dramatic Infrared Photos
Iceland attracts many photographers and travelers for its rugged and dramatic scenery, which is unlike anywhere else in the world. UK-based photographer Andy Lee found a way to stand out of the crowd, however, with his deeply atmospheric infrared landscape photography in “Blue Iceland.” Continue reading »
15 Authentic Shots Of Motherhood In All Its Beauty
Photographer Susie Black was sick of seeing unrealistic photos of women breastfeeding, so she took a photo of herself with her baby. Black posted it on the internet without any editing, and asked other women if they wanted to be photographed in the same way. Lots of women jumped at the chance, and soon this project was born. Continue reading »
Illustrator Perfectly Captures The Beauty Of Single Life
Mexico-based artist Idalia Candelas draws women who are content to be alone. Using pencil, ink, and watercolor, “Postmodern Loneliness” is a series that celebrates being single. Candelas says she was inspired by her time living alone in Mexico City. Continue reading »
Incredible Images Capture The Raw Beauty Of Waves Breaking Off The Coast Of South Africa
Beautiful seascapes capture the “raw power” of waves rising and crashing in the Indian Ocean. The stunning photos were taken off the coast of Durban in South Africa, and show formations from above and below the surface. Surfer and photographer Marck Botha took the images between April and July, and has always had a passion for the ocean. Here: A wave begins to collapse on the shore on July, 15, 2015, in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Marck Botha/Barcroft Media)
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Capturing The Beauty Of The First Day Of Motherhood Through Photo
Whether you’ve experienced becoming a new mother, or even witnessed it happening, everybody knows that it’s a life-changing, moving, and intense experience (to different degrees, of course). In order to capture this phenomenon, photographer Jenny Lewis has spent the past 5 years documenting images of new mothers with their 1-day-old babies. Continue reading »
Riikka Hyvönen Captures The Beauty Of Bruises In Giant Artworks
“Fresh Meat in Fishnets!,” 2015
Finland born, Helsinki based artist Riikka Hyvönen sees an inspiring myriad of colors that tell a story. Her art combines hyperrealism painting with sculptural elements, pop and kitsch styles, taking the pain that we have all experienced at some point and making it strangely alluring. She calls bruises “kisses”, specifically worn by roller derby girls, of which she collects photographs and then reinterprets into large-scale artworks. In roller derby, players wear their bruises like a badge of honor, which are then posted and shared online. Continue reading »
Photographer Continues Quest To Document The Diversity Of Beauty Around The World
A year ago, we shared here (and here) the incredible story of Mihaela Noroc — a photographer who quit her job, withdrew her savings, and embarked on a mission to capture portraits of women from every country in the world. The ambitious, ongoing project highlights beauty that exists everywhere, in densely-populated cities as well as remote villages. Continue reading »
This Woman Had Her Face Photoshopped In Over 25 Countries To Examine Global Beauty Standards
Photoshop has become a symbol of our global society’s unobtainable standards for beauty. Not too long ago, journalist Esther Honig requested several photoshop experts to ’retouch’ a plain photograph of her in line with the standards of their society for what constituted a ’beautiful’ woman. The results were revealing. Out of all the images she received, it was clear that not one culture had an identical understanding of what ’beauty’ meant.
We suggest taking a look — this is truly fascinating. Some of these might seem bizarre to you, some might seem ordinary, but overall you’ll be impressed. Continue reading »
How Male Beauty Standards Have Changed Over 100 Years
The creators of the YouTube channel Cut have on more than one occasion focused on the changes which have taken place in women’s fashion in different countries across the course of the past century. Finally, they’ve done the same thing for men: using the example of fashionable American guys, the guys over at Cut have reproduced the dominant style for each decade of the twentieth century one by one. It’s absolutely fascinating to see how much things have changed! Continue reading »
Heart-Warming Illustrations of True Love in All Its Beauty and Joy
Philippa Rice is a young and very talented artist from England and the author of a whole book of gorgeous illustrations called Soppy. It’s clear to anyone who has the pleasure of seeing her work that Philippa has a brilliant ability to express the beauty of day-to-day life spent in the company of one’s beloved.
Here are some of Philippa’s most heart-warming illustrations. We’re sure that every couple will recognise themselves in some of these. Beautiful! Continue reading »
20 Perfect Photographs that Reveal the True Beauty of Our World in All Its Glory
Even the work of the greatest artist cannot show all the beauty of the Earth. Sometimes, natural landscapes are so vibrant and extraordinary that you could be forgiven for thinking that you’re on another planet. We thought we’d share these 20 photographs with you. Each one proves just how naturally beautiful our world is — even without using photoshop. Continue reading »
The Atlas of Beauty: Photographer Mihaela Noroc Provides a Rare Look at Women in North Korea
“She was working in a hotel in Sinuiju”
Over two years ago, Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc embarked on an ambitious quest to document diverse examples of beauty around the world through stunning portraits of women from more than 37 countries. Her journey has taken her to a diverse range of lands, including Tibet, Iran, Brazil, and the US, but her latest destination is particularly noteworthy—none other than North Korea, the isolated and rarely photographed East Asian nation.
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