“My Heart Is Soft And My Brain Is Trash”: Beautiful Illustrations by Abigail E. Penner
Abigail E. Penner is an illustrator and writer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, who describes herself as a “daydreamer, monster girl” making hand‑drawn, emotionally raw art about mental health, self‑loathing, tenderness and being “a little freak.” Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images From The Ecology Photo Contest 2025
Overall Winner: “Wouldn’t Hurt a Fly” by Zeke Rowe
Nature’s indifference is exactly what gives these photographs their power, and the 2025 Capturing Ecology Photo Contest from the British Ecological Society puts that truth on full display. Continue reading »
Spectacular Underwater Winners from the 2025 reFocus Photographer of the Year Awards
Underwater Photographer of the Year: “Radiance” by Remuna Beca
Underwater photography carries a unique, almost otherworldly atmosphere that feels like entering a hidden realm. Continue reading »
Enchanting Landscape Winners of the 2025 Refocus Photographer of the Year Awards
Landscape Photographer of the Year: “Iceberg’s Edge” by Randall (Randy) Hanna
The 2025 Refocus Photographer of the Year Awards reaffirm just how moving landscape photography can be, offering images that feel like intimate exchanges with the Earth. Continue reading »
Stunning Wildlife Winners of the 2025 Refocus Photographer of the Year Awards
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: “The Perfect Heist” by Baiju Patil
Wildlife photography is as much about timing and patience as it is about the animals themselves, and the 2025 Refocus Photographer of the Year Awards proved it. Continue reading »
Spectacular Travel Photography Winners from the 2025 AAP Magazine Awards
1st Place Winner: “The Background Noise” by Andrea Bettancini, Italy
Travel has a way of revealing who we are, and the 2025 AAP Magazine Awards captured that beautifully in this year’s Travels edition. Continue reading »
This Lone Ranger Atomic Bomb Ring Contained Polonium-210, One of the Most Dangerous Radioactive Isotopes Known to Man
The 1940s were swept up in an atomic fever, with nuclear power hailed as the dazzling symbol of a bold new future. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 National Wildlife Photo Contest
Grand Prize: Kathleen Borshanian
A powerful set of images can stop you in your tracks, reminding you of the planet’s untamed beauty. Continue reading »
Swedish Illustrator Einar Nerman Creates Elegant Art‑Deco Portraits With Fluid Lines And Theatrical Silhouettes Defining The Look Of Early 20th‑century Illustration
Einar Nerman (1888–1983) was a Swedish artist, illustrator, caricaturist and designer celebrated for his elegant, highly stylized Art Deco drawings of people and performers. Continue reading »
Illustrator Creates Tiny Pencil Drawings With Everyday Bees In Boots And Hats Bringing Minimal Art And Warm Humour Together
Beekeepersklub (also signed as Relm) is an illustrator and designer who creates clean, minimal, character‑driven drawings—mostly bees and bee‑people living everyday, slightly whimsical lives. Continue reading »
“People from Above”: Amazing Award-Winning Drone Photos from the 35 Photography Awards 2025
“The geometry of nature” by Mikhail Kharitonychev
Seeing the world from above has its own kind of magic, transforming ordinary shapes into breathtaking works of art. Continue reading »
Beautiful Entry Images of The Royal Photographic Society Awards 2025
The RPS Centenary Medal and RPS Honorary Fellowship – Susan Derges HonFRPS
The Royal Photographic Society has announced its 2025 award recipients, and the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. With these honorees, the RPS Awards spotlight creators who are shaping visual culture through both still and moving imagery. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images from the London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year 2025
Overall and Portrait Winner: “Sunkissed Boy” Capri McPherson-Noel
The London Camera Exchange Photographer of the Year 2025 has unveiled its winners, and the collection is stunning. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Images from the 2025 Nature Conservancy Oceania Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner: “Tauhi” by Miesa Grobbelaar, Australia
The 2025 Nature Conservancy Oceania Photo Contest just dropped its winners, and wow—they’re stunning. Continue reading »
Ejiwa Ebenebe Creates Lush, Ornamented Fantasy Portraits and Vibrant Digital Paintings With African Vibe
Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe is a queer Nigerian-Canadian illustrator and fine artist currently based in British Columbia, Canada. Continue reading »
Spectacular ‘People and Culture’ Winning Images from the Chromatic Photography Awards
People Photography Winners – 1st Place winner: “Incense Craft Village’s Flowers” by Chim Oanh, Viet Nam
Each year, the Chromatic Photography Awards celebrate artists who transform fleeting moments into visual poetry. This year’s People and Culture category dazzled with images that radiate emotion, heritage, and the essence of global humanity. From bustling Indian streets to serene Eastern European villages, the winning photographs offer a raw, intimate glimpse into diverse lives. These powerful frames aren’t just pictures — they’re living stories that invite us to feel, reflect, and connect. Continue reading »
The Everyday Magic and Whimsical Art of Angela Smyth
Angela Smyth is a self-taught artist based in West Yorkshire, UK, known for her distinctive, quirky style that blends illustration, wit, and poignancy. Continue reading »
Spectacular Landscape Winning Images from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards
Gold: “An Arizona Moonrise” by Michael Mihaljevich
The 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards 2025 unveiled a stunning lineup of landscape masterpieces that celebrate nature’s grandeur. Continue reading »
Two People Dressed as the Twin Towers at the Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, New York City, 2001
In the 2001 Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, just weeks after the September 11th attacks, two participants dressed as the Twin Towers with angel wings and halos, turning their costumes into heartfelt tributes. Continue reading »
A Russian Designer Created A Ring With A Nurofen Capsule — the Tablet Renews Itself After Use
The new jewelry is designed for those who are used to relieving pain even on the go. The ring features a small slot that holds a Nurofen capsule. Continue reading »
Stunning Photographs of Hitchhikers From the 1970s
In the 1970s, hitchhiking was a common and adventurous way for people without cars or licenses to travel. It symbolized freedom, spontaneity, and a break from societal norms, allowing individuals to explore the open road and connect with strangers. Continue reading »
Amazing Photos of People With Giant Trees in the Early 20th Century
Arbol del Tule “Tronco” Oaxaca Oax.
At the dawn of the 20th century, colossal trees captivated photographers and the public, symbolizing nature’s majesty and resilience. Continue reading »
Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards
The overall winner and Galaxies category winner: “The Andromeda Core” by Weitang Liang, Qi Yang, Chuhong Yu
Astrophotography continues to reveal the breathtaking beauty of the cosmos, and the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards have once again delivered awe-inspiring results. Continue reading »
Spectacular Travel Winning Photos from The Artist Gallery Awards 2025
1st Place: “Venice of Africa” by Mauro De Bettio, Italy
The Artist Gallery Awards 2025 showcased 25 stunning travel photographs that capture the spirit of exploration, culture, and human connection. Continue reading »
Stunning Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Olmec Colossal Heads in Mexico
The Olmec colossal heads are massive stone sculptures carved from basalt, depicting human faces with distinct features like fleshy cheeks and flat noses. Continue reading »
