Spectacular Shortlisted Photos From the 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Eresus Walckenaeri. Shortlisted in the Invertebrate Portrait category. By Aris Kolokontes
The 2024 Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition has shortlisted 20 stunning images from 11,681 entries, spanning 11 categories like Animals, Insects, and Underwater scenes, with a special category for photographers under 18. The overall winner will receive $3,240 and a trophy, while category winners and the top young photographer will be awarded additional prizes, including a Sigma macro lens. Continue reading »
Fantastic Bottle Cap Portraits by Jeffrey A. Meszaros
In 2008, a young bartender named Jeffrey A. Meszaro was struck by the vibrant colors he discarded with every beer bottle he opened. Continue reading »
Wonderful Photos of a Young Heather Locklear in Aerobics Fashion in the 1980s
Heather Locklear, born on September 25, 1961, is widely recognized for her iconic roles in TV shows such as Dynasty and Melrose Place, making her a significant figure in 1980s pop culture. In addition to her acting career, Locklear became a fitness symbol during the decade, largely due to her active lifestyle and connections with Hollywood celebrities who championed fitness, health, and beauty. Continue reading »
Winning Photos From The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year
1st place: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition showcased breathtaking underwater landscapes and marine wildlife, highlighting both the beauty of ocean ecosystems and the urgent need for conservation. Continue reading »
Amazing Paintings of Nikolai Yaroshenko, One of the Leading Artist of Realism in the Eastern Europe in the Late 19th Century
The Blind, 1879
Nikolai Alexandrovich Yaroshenko (1846–1898) was a Russian painter of Ukrainian descent and a prominent member of the Peredvizhniki, or Wanderers, from 1876. Continue reading »
Tales of Defiance: Where Princesses Refuse Their Thrones in Illustrations by Olga Esther
Spanish artist Olga Esther uses the symbolism of fairy tales and princess stories in her expressive paintings to explore themes of gender and feminism, focusing on rebellious “princesses who don’t want to be princesses” as a means to represent those who suffer in silence. Her work serves as a powerful allegory for the forgotten and invisible ones, particularly young girls who challenge societal constraints and seek to reclaim their identity. 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 »
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 »
The Photoshop Masterpieces Created By James Fridman That Take Requests To An Entirely New Level
James Fridman is a British graphic designer known for his hilarious and literal interpretations of photo editing requests. 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 »
3D Artist Creates Realistic Dreamscapes With a Mesmerizing Atmosphere
Justin Bodnar is a young digital artist renowned for his captivating visuals that transport viewers into ethereal dreamscapes. Continue reading »
Artist Carlos Vielba Seco Transforms Ethereal Ideas into Tangible 3D Masterpieces
Carlos Vielba Seco is an artist deeply influenced by a creative upbringing, manifesting his passion through drawing and photography from a young age. Continue reading »
German Factory Introducing the ‘“Double-Lambretta”, 1953
In 1953, the NSU factory in Dusseldorf, Germany, introduced the “Double-Lambretta.” Initially designed for young couples, this small motorcycle could be expanded by joining it with another Lambretta to accommodate a growing family, effectively transforming into a small car that could carry two adults and two children, achieving speeds of up to 78 km/h and a fuel efficiency of 3.4 liters per 100 km. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos That Show Lifestyle of Young People in the 1970s
While the counterculture of the 1960s had an impact on the youth of the 1970s, they were also open to new styles. Continue reading »
Spectacular Wildlife Winning Photos From The RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023
Overall Winner: “Not Guilty” by Jamie Smart, 8
View the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2023 through the eyes of up-and-coming wildlife photographers. View a carefully chosen collection of prize-winning submissions that expertly capture the spirit and beauty of the natural world as perceived by the upcoming generation of photographers. Continue reading »
1990s Fashion Trends for Young Women: A Photo Retrospective
The 1990s marked a shift in the fashion industry, with a move towards minimalism and a more laid-back aesthetic. The popularity of grunge and alternative music played a significant role in this shift, as the grunge look, characterized by casual, unkempt clothing, became mainstream. Continue reading »
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Young Photographer Award Winners
The winning images across ten categories in the animal welfare charity’s annual competition.
Mountain Hare by Ben Harrott, 18, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, winner of the 16-18 category and overall winner. Photograph: Ben Harrott/RSPCA/PA Continue reading »
Vintage Found Photos of ’50s Young Girls in Swimsuits
These vintage photos were found by Steven Martin that show young girls in swimsuits from the 1950s. The post-war economic boom meant that people were not only spending more money they also wanted luxurious new styles. This economic boom also resulted in the return of fashion. Continue reading »
Nostalgic Photos Show Fashion Styles of Young People in the 1980s
Fashion of the 1980s placed heavy emphasis on cheap clothes and fashion accessories and very big poofy hair. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Punk fashion began as a reaction against both the hippie movement of the past decades and the materialist values of the current decade. The first half of the decade was relatively tame in comparison to the second half, which is when the iconic 1980s color scheme had come into popularity. 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 »
Intimate Photos Capture Young People of the UK at Home Parties in the Early 1970s
There’s a reason the 1970s continue to be one of the most stylish decades of all time. From flares and bell sleeves to shearling coats and miniskirts, the era birthed an eclectic mix of style influences that evolved quickly over the 10-year span. Continue reading »
Black and White Photos Show the ’80s Street Fashion Styles of Young People
When thinking of 80’s fashion, the words ‘big and bright’ surely sums it up. It was a decade of big hair, padded shoulders, and eye-straining fabric colors and patterns. Fashion in the 1980s was about materialistic values and flaunting wealth. Having the right clothes meant spending extra money to buy designer labels and sports goods with a brand logo. Continue reading »
Amazing Portraits of a Young Demi Moore in the 1980s
In the 1980s, a young Demi Moore quickly turned her General Hospital TV stardom into a full fledged movie career that made her one of the top actors of the decade. Continue reading »
Beautiful Intimate Portrait Photos Of Young People Of San Diego In The Early 1970s
These intimate color photos were taken by American photographer Harold Gee that show portraits of his young friends in San Diego from 1971 to 1975. Continue reading »
20 Amazing Photos Of A Young And Hot Axl Rose In The 1980s
It’s hard to believe it now, but there was a time when Axl Rose was on top of the world.
Axl Rose was born William Bruce Rose Jr. on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He eventually moved to California, working odd jobs and playing in bands until the formation of Guns N’ Roses in the mid-1980s. Rose was frequently in trouble with the police and spent time in jail on charges of public intoxication and battery. When the police threatened to charge him as a career criminal, he moved to Los Angeles in 1982. Shortly after, he joined the band AXL. The experience was so all-consuming that he legally changed his name to W. Axl Rose. Continue reading »
