Spectacular Nature Winning Images from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards
Gold: “Breath of the Arctic” by Matteo Redaelli
The 1839 Photographer of the Year awards celebrated remarkable talent, with 16 professional nature photographers capturing extraordinary moments from dramatic landscapes to rare wildlife encounters. Each winning image showcases not only technical brilliance but also a profound connection to nature, highlighting the beauty and vulnerability of our planet. Continue reading »
Breathtaking Winning Photos from the 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition
Best Overall – First Place: “Surrender to the Wave” by Anna Garvey, United States
The 15th Annual Birth Photography Competition by the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers unveiled 14 moving images that beautifully capture the raw emotions and intimate moments of childbirth. These powerful photos highlight the resilience of birthing individuals, the support of loved ones, and the profound joy of welcoming new life. Continue reading »
Meet John Heartfield, the German Visual Artist Who Pioneered the Use of Graphic Collages as a Political Weapon
Photomontage found its voice during the interwar years, thanks to the rebellious Dadaists. Continue reading »
Spectacular Award-Winning Bird Photos from the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year Contest
Comedy Bird Photo, Highly Commended: “Emperor Spy” By Thomas Vijayan
The 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest has wowed us again with its top 30 award-winning images, capturing the breathtaking beauty of birds in their most stunning and intimate moments. From vibrant hummingbirds mid-flight to majestic eagles in dramatic landscapes, these images highlight the incredible diversity and resilience of bird species, and serve as a reminder to protect their habitats. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos from the South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition
Highly Commended: “Golden Moonrise” by Giles Embleton-Smith
The South Downs National Park 2025 Astrophotography Competition unveiled 10 stunning winning photos, showcasing the night sky’s beauty over one of the UK’s most scenic landscapes. These captivating images highlight both the art of night sky photography and the park’s status as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a haven for stargazers and photographers alike. Continue reading »
Atmospheric Minimalist and Dreamlike Black & White Illustrations by Sulir
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Sulir, an independent illustrator from the Philippines, creates expressive black and white artworks that often feature people and nature, evoking dreamlike, storybook-like atmospheres. By utilizing delicate forms and stark contrasts, he crafts vivid and open-to-interpretation narratives that intentionally balance darkness and light, guiding your eye to key elements while allowing room for imagination. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Black and White Photos From The Garden Photographer Of The Year
1st Place: “Leaf and Butterfly” by Petar Sabol
The Garden Photographer of the Year’s 15th competition unveiled 18 stunning black and white images, each showcasing nature’s beauty in mesmerizing contrasts and textures. These award-winning photos transform simple garden scenes into captivating art, revealing the delicate intricacies and elegance of monochrome photography. Continue reading »
K Is For Knifeball: An Alphabet of Terrible Advice
From the authors of the breakout bestseller ‘All my friends are dead’ and in the humorous vein of ‘Go the F**k to Sleep’ comes a laugh-out-loud collection of bad advice that turns the children’s alphabet book on its head. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Photos from the ‘Life in Another Light’ Infrared Photography Contest 2024
Landscape Infrared – First Place: “Switzerland” by Gavin Spooner
The 2024 Life in Another Light Infrared Photography Contest showcased exceptional creativity, with winning photos in categories like Landscape Infrared, Astro Landscape, Black and White, IR Chrome, and Aerial, offering otherworldly transformations of familiar scenes. From surreal landscapes to striking aerial compositions, the contest highlighted the innovative potential of infrared technology to reimagine our world. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winning Images from the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest 2024
Overall Winner: “Dancing White Tips” by Eduardo Labat
The 13th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest has announced its winners, featuring the stunning beauty and diversity of marine life. Eduardo Labat took home the prestigious “Best in Show” award for his captivating image of white-tip reef sharks off Mexico’s coast, also winning the black-and-white category, while the contest celebrated global photographers’ dedication to the ocean’s artistry and ecological significance. Continue reading »
Retro Studio Portrait Photos Show What Men’s Hairstyles Looked Like in the 1970s
Men’s hairstyles in the 1970s showcased a wide variety of trends, ranging from long, flowing hair to shorter, more refined cuts. Continue reading »
Beautiful Winners from the 2024 International Wedding Photographer of the Year
Grand Winner: Bettina Vass, Iceland
The 2024 International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards celebrated exceptional creativity and artistry in wedding photography, drawing over 2,000 entries from 450 photographers across 63 countries. Bettina Vass won the grand prize, with her work showcasing the technical and artistic mastery these awards aim to promote, highlighting breathtaking moments of love and emotion. Continue reading »
Kakanin Squad: Chararacter Concept Artworks and Illustrations by John Patrick Gañas
John Patrick Gañas is a concept artist and illustrator from Caloocan, Philippines, known for his vibrant and culturally inspired works. Continue reading »
Spectacular Bird-Winners From The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards
Winner: “Egret and Ladyfish” by Xiaoping Lin, China
The 2024 Nature’s Best Photography Awards celebrated the artistry and passion of bird photographers, showcasing stunning images of avian life in diverse, breathtaking settings. These photographs captured both the elegance and fragility of birds, inspiring appreciation and a call to protect their natural habitats. Continue reading »
The Art of Street Photography: Black and White Photos from The Decisive Moments Magazine
The Decisive Moments Magazine presents exceptional black-and-white street photographs, capturing the raw energy, emotion, and spontaneous beauty of urban life. Through light, shadow, and composition, these images transform everyday scenes into extraordinary stories, showcasing the enduring artistry of street photography in monochrome. Continue reading »
Rarely Seen Polaroids of Winona Ryder in the Late 1990s
In the late 1990s, Winona Ryder defined a unique fusion of edgy elegance, often seen in minimalist black dresses, leather jackets, and sharp blazers. Continue reading »
Absolutely Superb Minimalist Black and White Photos Captured Winter Scenes in Japan in the 1950s and 1960s
Asano Kiichi (1914–1993), born in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, moved to Kyoto City as a child, where he was deeply influenced by the city’s arts and traditions. Continue reading »
Darkly Humorous and Thought-Provoking Artworks of Mars Black
Mars Black (real name is Steve Smith) is a contemporary artist known for his surreal, whimsical, and sometimes darkly humorous artwork. He creates vivid illustrations that often blend pop culture references with surreal elements, producing quirky and thought-provoking pieces. Continue reading »
Meet Yang Qi, Main Character Designer On ‘Black Myth Wukong’
Yang Qi is a talented Chinese artist and cofounder of Game Science, a Chinese video game development and publishing company known for its first internationally released premium game Black Myth: Wukong in 2024. Continue reading »
Spectacular Street Winners From The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: Spectrum by Daniel Mead
The 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards honored exceptional street photography that skillfully embodied simplicity and the urban environment. The winning photographers captured striking images, using minimalism in composition and lighting to enhance emotional depth and narrative power. Continue reading »
Beautiful Award-Winning Black and White Landscapes from the 2024 reFocus Photography Awards
Gold: Wave Washing on Iceberg, Antarctica by Jeff Schewe
The 2024 reFocus Black and White Photography Awards spotlight breathtaking landscape photography from around the globe, showcasing how monochrome enhances contrast, texture, and form to transform natural scenes into powerful works of art. Continue reading »
Creative Spontaneous Sketches of Faces and Figures by Paweł Ponichtera
Illustrator and muralist Paweł Ponichtera offers an intimate glimpse into his creative process through a collection of raw, black-and-white sketches. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Stunning White And Black Dot Drawings On Orange Paper
Vitaly Medved, an artist from Slavutich, Ukraine, creates art based on his own preferences and skills. Continue reading »
Specracular Winning Photos From The Black & White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024
Photo by Nina Papiorek
The Black and White Minimalism Photography Awards 2024 showcased a remarkable collection of winning photos that epitomize minimalistic art through their simplicity, monochrome beauty, and powerful storytelling, highlighting the photographers’ skill in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Continue reading »
Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s
Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. Continue reading »
