One of the Rooms in the Oldest Hotel in Yosemite Once Housed a Huge Relic Tree: the Hotel is Gone, but the Tree is Still Standing
James Mason Hutchings, 28, moved to America from England in 1848. He came to California in the early gold rush, young and ambitious. Continue reading »
Vintage French Lottery Posters From Between the 1930s and ’50s
King Francis I of France, inspired by Italian lotteries, established the first French lottery, the Loterie Royale, in 1539 to aid state finances, but it failed due to high ticket costs and opposition from affluent social classes. Continue reading »
Ford Comuta, the Company’s First Electric Vehicle, Was Manufactured for the British Market in 1967
The Ford Comuta, an experimental electric vehicle designed in 1967 at the Ford Dunton Technical Centre, was primarily targeted at the British market. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The 1839 Color Photography Awards
1st Place: “Unsupervised” by Alexandrena Parker
The 1839 Color Photography Awards have once again released a breathtaking collection of winning images that capture the world’s beauty and complexity with brilliant colors and skillful compositions. Continue reading »
Stunning Retro Posters Promoting the Prohibition of Alcohol in Alberta, Canada
Within the first few decades of the 20th century, the Temperance movement exerted a significant amount of influence over the continent of North America, and Alberta was not an exception. Continue reading »
Beautiful Landscape-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards
First Place: “Emotion of Nature” by Gary Bhaztara, Indonesia
The 35 Photography Awards 2023 showcased stunning landscape images that highlight the photographers’ skill in capturing nature’s beauty, from majestic sunlit mountains to misty coastal vistas, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the natural world and photography. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The Food Photographer of the Year 2024
Food for Celebration: 1st Place – Red Bean Paste Balls by Yang Zhonghua
The Food Photographer of the Year 2024 has highlighted the best in food photography, featuring stunning photos that capture the beauty and artistry of culinary delights from around the world. Thousands of entries showcased vibrant colors, intricate details, and the cultural significance of food in unique ways. Continue reading »
Artist Yana Tarakanova Creates Superb Explicit and Bizarre Comics About The Society
Yana Tarakanova is a young Russian artist. She was born in 1995 in Zelenograd. Currently resides in Bratislava in Slovakia. Continue reading »
Peering into the Strange Past Through the Lens of Bizarre Historical Photographs
In the 20th century, photographers captured world changes, from wars to new inventions and odd events. Photos like Boston’s Molasses Flood or alligator picnics in Los Angeles fascinated viewers and historians. Even simple mugshots reveal intriguing stories.
These images, evoking smiles or sadness, piece together our history, showcasing peculiar inventions, outdated customs, and unique moments in all their strange and captivating glory.
A woman tests a stroller intended to be resistant to gas attacks in Hextable, England in 1938, not long before the outbreak of World War II. Continue reading »
Superb Glass Sculptures by Nina Casson McGarva That Are Inspired by The Natural World
British artist Nina Casson McGarva creates stunning glass sculptures inspired by nature. Her work explores how nature can be interpreted and represented through glass. Continue reading »
The Intersection of Typographical Art and Cultural Transformation in the 1960 and 1970s
Alan Riddell’s Typewriter Art (1975) features 119 typographical artworks by 65 artists from 18 countries, spanning from the 1890s to the 1970s. Riddell links this medium to the concrete poetry movement, emphasizing the importance of typographical effects over verbal meaning. Continue reading »
The Superb Mercedes-Benz TWO8eSL Concept by Shane Baxley
Mercedes-Benz, renowned for sophistication and innovation, is celebrated in Shane Baxley’s TWO8eSL concept, a modern tribute to the iconic 1960s 280SL. This design reimagines the classic roadster as an electric vehicle, blending timeless style with advanced technology to create a retrofuturistic gem. Continue reading »
The Lovely Kirsten Dunst Photographed by Marc Baptiste in The Year 1999
Kirsten Dunst is a well-known American actress who was born on April 30th, 1982. Her first film role was in the 1989 anthology film New York Stories, which was her first acting role. Continue reading »
During the 1980s, Andre Agassi Possessed One of The Most Impressive Mullets
Andre Agassi is widely celebrated as one of the greatest tennis players ever, with eight Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal to his name. In 1995, he was ranked world No. 1 for 30 weeks. Beyond his exceptional tennis skills, Agassi was famous for his distinctive mullet. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos From The Sony World Photography Awards 2024
Photographer of the Year: Spiralkampagnen by Juliette Pavy
The Sony World Photography Awards, a top global photography contest, has once again wowed audiences with its spectacular images. Continue reading »
The Art of Nicole Duennebier, Including Her Works of Ruffs, Pearls, and Rotten First-Fruits
Nicole Duennebier’s vibrant works meld 17th- and 18th-century aristocratic portraits with vanitas still lifes and biological illustrations of deep-sea or microscopic life. Continue reading »
Organic Landscapes, Emblematic Narratives and The Surreal and Fantastic Visions of Johfra Bosschart
Johfra Bosschart, born Franciscus Johannes Gijsbertus van den Berg, was a Dutch pioneer of surrealism and fantastic realism. Continue reading »
Stunning Examples of How Victorian Photographers “Retouched” Their Photographs
When it comes to photography, image alteration has long been prevalent. It is more than just a humorous reference to the past; a genuine airbrush was regularly employed on prints long before digital photography was even a glimmer in our eyes. The airbrush tool is more than just a fanciful reference to the past. Continue reading »
The Best Photos From The First Half Of B&W Child 2018 Photo Competition
Portrait: 1st PLACE: “Zephyr” by Lee Jeffries, UK
B&W Child Photo Competition is the biggest international photo competition that showcases the very best of black and white child photography from around the globe every year. Ever since 2014, we are giving emerging child photographers priceless exposure and a chance to be discovered. Continue reading »
1936 Stout Scarab: The World’s First Minivan?
The 1936 Stout Scarab came about in the early 1930s when William B. Stout, head of the Stout Engineering Laboratories in Dearborn, Michigan, dreamed of rear-engine/rear-wheel drive. “When we finally ‘unhitch Old Dobbin’ from the automobile,” he wrote in Scientific American, “the driver will have infinitely better vision from all angles. The automobile will be lighter and more efficient and yet safer, the ride will be easier, and the body will be more roomy without sacrificing maneuverability.” Continue reading »
The First Class On Air France In 1957, By Eugene Louis Kammerman
Born July 17, 1920, in Philadelphia, USA, Eugene Louis Kammerman, the son of a pharmacist and a passionate of photography, arrived with the American GI’s on the beaches of Normandy in 1944. Continue reading »
The First Russian Color Photos, 1910s
What we know about Peter Ivanovich Vedenisov (1866-1937): graduated from the Moscow conservatory in 1888…. He was a professional pianist and often performed. Was interested in local history, meteorology and photography, could make color autochromes on the glass. 150 color sheet glasses of Peter Vedenisov made between 1909 and 1914 have been preserved till today. Continue reading »
Rare And Amazing Photographs From The First Australasian Antarctic Expedition Between 1911-14
Cavern carved by the sea in an ice wall near Commonwealth Bay, circa 1912
In 1911 a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and the then unknown parts of Antarctica. Continue reading »
Funny Underwater Pictures Capture Dogs Diving Head First Into Swimming Pool
Virtual reality filmmaker Jonny Simpson-Lee is an award-winning and published underwater portrait photographer. He is a graduate of The Photography Institute and regularly works alongside swim schools holding underwater baby photo shoots. Continue reading »
“Under”: Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant To Open In Norway
At the southernmost point of the Norwegian coastline by the village of Båly, Snøhetta has designed Europe’s very first underwater restaurant. With its immediate proximity with the forces of nature, the restaurant, which will also function as a research center for marine life, is a tribute to the Norwegian coast and to Lindesnes – to the wild fauna of the sea and to the rocky coastline of Norway’s southern tip. Continue reading »
