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The Descendants: Photographer Drew Gardner Recreates Portraits of Historically Significant Figures

July 10, 2020The Descendants: Photographer Drew Gardner Recreates Portraits of Historically Significant Figures
Vivid Photographs by Trung Huy Pham Capture Annual Water Lily Harvest in Vietnam

June 26, 2020Vivid Photographs by Trung Huy Pham Capture Annual Water Lily Harvest in Vietnam
Striking Portraits by Artist Tawny Chatmon Embellished with Gold Garments and Ornate Backdrops

June 9, 2020Striking Portraits by Artist Tawny Chatmon Embellished with Gold Garments and Ornate Backdrops
Artist François Vogel Turns His Unaware Cat into a Wriggling Jellyfish

April 28, 2020Artist François Vogel Turns His Unaware Cat into a Wriggling Jellyfish
Tangled Roots and Mossy Branches Loom through Heavy Fog in Mystical Photographs by Neil Burnell

April 24, 2020Tangled Roots and Mossy Branches Loom through Heavy Fog in Mystical Photographs by Neil Burnell
A Collage of Overlapping Videos Creates a Wild Rube Goldberg-esque Motion Sequence

March 30, 2020A Collage of Overlapping Videos Creates a Wild Rube Goldberg-esque Motion Sequence
Amazing Underwater Photographs Capture the World’s Only Known Pink Manta Ray

March 13, 2020Amazing Underwater Photographs Capture the World’s Only Known Pink Manta Ray
Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists

March 9, 2020Wearable Sculptures Blend Humans into Surrounding Landscapes in Photographs by Nordic Artists
Lake Waves Appear Frozen in Time Amidst the Rocky Mountains in Photographs by Eric Gross

March 9, 2020Lake Waves Appear Frozen in Time Amidst the Rocky Mountains in Photographs by Eric Gross
An Almost Comically Diverse Parade of Wildlife Crosses a Log Bridge in Pennsylvania

March 3, 2020An Almost Comically Diverse Parade of Wildlife Crosses a Log Bridge in Pennsylvania
Two Mice Photographed in a Comically Dramatic Struggle in the London Underground

February 14, 2020Two Mice Photographed in a Comically Dramatic Struggle in the London Underground
Ghosts Linger Around Abandoned Homes in Haunting Photographs by Karen Jerzyk

February 5, 2020Ghosts Linger Around Abandoned Homes in Haunting Photographs by Karen Jerzyk
Dramatic Views of Worldwide Architecture Captured by Gareth Pon (with a Hidden Twist)

January 27, 2020Dramatic Views of Worldwide Architecture Captured by Gareth Pon (with a Hidden Twist)
Use ‘Roadside Wildflowers at Full Speed’ to Identify Plants Without Leaving Your Car

January 23, 2020Use ‘Roadside Wildflowers at Full Speed’ to Identify Plants Without Leaving Your Car
Snails Paint the Town in Miniature Scenes Crafted by Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland

January 17, 2020Snails Paint the Town in Miniature Scenes Crafted by Aleia Murawski and Sam Copeland
Nairobi’s Motor Taxi Drivers Sport Extravagant Costumes in ‘Boda Boda Madness’

January 16, 2020Nairobi’s Motor Taxi Drivers Sport Extravagant Costumes in ‘Boda Boda Madness’
Portraits of Venezuelan Families Reframe the Harrowing Journey of Immigrants

January 10, 2020Portraits of Venezuelan Families Reframe the Harrowing Journey of Immigrants
Striking Photographs Capture Ornate Patterns of Historic Iranian Mosques and Palaces

December 30, 2019Striking Photographs Capture Ornate Patterns of Historic Iranian Mosques and Palaces
Tiny Ice Crystals Simulate a Halo Around the Sun in Photograph by Michael Schneider

December 12, 2019Tiny Ice Crystals Simulate a Halo Around the Sun in Photograph by Michael Schneider
Colored Micrographs Magnify Pollen Seeds, Plant Cells, and Leaf Structures in Photographs by Rob Kesseler

December 5, 2019Colored Micrographs Magnify Pollen Seeds, Plant Cells, and Leaf Structures in Photographs by Rob Kesseler
Photographer Tim Flach Highlights Unusual and Endangered Birds in Striking Portraits

November 25, 2019Photographer Tim Flach Highlights Unusual and Endangered Birds in Striking Portraits
Moments of Isolation and Belonging Explored in Surreal Composite Photographs by May Parlar

November 20, 2019Moments of Isolation and Belonging Explored in Surreal Composite Photographs by May Parlar
The Children of Gaia Emerge from Ecological Crises in Photographs by Fabrice Monteiro

October 26, 2019The Children of Gaia Emerge from Ecological Crises in Photographs by Fabrice Monteiro
The Ever-Present Glow of LED Greenhouses Documented by Aerial Photographer Tom Hegen

October 22, 2019The Ever-Present Glow of LED Greenhouses Documented by Aerial Photographer Tom Hegen
Stop and Smell the Flowers: Dick van Duijn Captured a Squirrel’s Floral Delight

September 19, 2019Stop and Smell the Flowers: Dick van Duijn Captured a Squirrel’s Floral Delight
Models with Albinism Challenge Standards of Beauty in Photographs by Justin Dingwall

August 24, 2019Models with Albinism Challenge Standards of Beauty in Photographs by Justin Dingwall
Earth’s Rotation Visualized in a Timelapse of the Milky Way Galaxy by Aryeh Nirenberg

August 20, 2019Earth’s Rotation Visualized in a Timelapse of the Milky Way Galaxy by Aryeh Nirenberg
Passport Photos Widened to Reveal Unexpected Chaos Hiding Just Beyond of the Frame

August 19, 2019Passport Photos Widened to Reveal Unexpected Chaos Hiding Just Beyond of the Frame
AfroArt Photo Series Challenges Beauty Standards with Young Black Models

August 10, 2019AfroArt Photo Series Challenges Beauty Standards with Young Black Models
50,000 Photographs Combine to Form a Detailed Image of the Moon and Stars

February 23, 201950,000 Photographs Combine to Form a Detailed Image of the Moon and Stars
Intertwined and Contorted Figures Form Surreal New Portraits by Brooke DiDonato

February 14, 2019Intertwined and Contorted Figures Form Surreal New Portraits by Brooke DiDonato
Enchanting Photographs of a Misty English Wood by Neil Burnell

January 8, 2019Enchanting Photographs of a Misty English Wood by Neil Burnell
Black and White Photographs Capture the Striking Appearance of Bare Trees Against Snow-Filled Landscapes

December 27, 2018Black and White Photographs Capture the Striking Appearance of Bare Trees Against Snow-Filled Landscapes
Camouflaged Self-Portraits Conceal Photographer Cecilia Paredes Against Bright Floral Patterns

November 26, 2018Camouflaged Self-Portraits Conceal Photographer Cecilia Paredes Against Bright Floral Patterns
Recycled Packing Materials Sculpted Into Elaborate Renaissance Costumes by Suzanne Jongmans

November 7, 2018Recycled Packing Materials Sculpted Into Elaborate Renaissance Costumes by Suzanne Jongmans
Jewels in the Night Sea: Luminous Plankton Captured in the Dark Waters off the South Coast of Japan

August 17, 2018Jewels in the Night Sea: Luminous Plankton Captured in the Dark Waters off the South Coast of Japan
Look Inside the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries in a New 560-Page Photo Book by Massimo Listri

August 16, 2018Look Inside the World’s Most Beautiful Libraries in a New 560-Page Photo Book by Massimo Listri
Baroque Underwater Photography by Christy Lee Rogers

August 15, 2018Baroque Underwater Photography by Christy Lee Rogers
Towering Plumes of Volcanic Smoke Mix With Streaks of Lightning in Photographs by Francisco Negroni

July 16, 2018Towering Plumes of Volcanic Smoke Mix With Streaks of Lightning in Photographs by Francisco Negroni
Toy Stories: Portraits of Children and their Toys Around the World

June 21, 2018Toy Stories: Portraits of Children and their Toys Around the World
Vivid Rainbow Roads Trace Illuminated Pathways Across Forests and Beaches

June 6, 2018Vivid Rainbow Roads Trace Illuminated Pathways Across Forests and Beaches
Macro Infrared Photographs Unlock the Depth of Green in a Stunning Array of Canary Island Plants

May 25, 2018Macro Infrared Photographs Unlock the Depth of Green in a Stunning Array of Canary Island Plants
Afro Beauty Brought to Life in Photographer Luke Nugent’s Lavish Hair Portraiture

April 25, 2018Afro Beauty Brought to Life in Photographer Luke Nugent’s Lavish Hair Portraiture
The Dizzying Patterns of Movement at Athletic Events Captured in Composite Photographs by Pelle Cass

April 12, 2018The Dizzying Patterns of Movement at Athletic Events Captured in Composite Photographs by Pelle Cass
The Diverse Daily Life of a Ping Pong Table in Germany Photographed by Tomiyasu Hayahisa

March 29, 2018The Diverse Daily Life of a Ping Pong Table in Germany Photographed by Tomiyasu Hayahisa
Dazzling Chickens Strut for the Camera in a New Photo Book by Moreno Monti and Matteo Tranchellini

March 6, 2018Dazzling Chickens Strut for the Camera in a New Photo Book by Moreno Monti and Matteo Tranchellini
Long Exposure Photos Capture the Light Paths of Drones Above Mountainous Landscapes

March 5, 2018Long Exposure Photos Capture the Light Paths of Drones Above Mountainous Landscapes
Chance Encounters Captured on Streets Around the World by Photographer Pau Buscató

March 2, 2018Chance Encounters Captured on Streets Around the World by Photographer Pau Buscató
Photo of a Single Atom Wins Top Prize in Science Photography Contest

February 13, 2018Photo of a Single Atom Wins Top Prize in Science Photography Contest
New Flower Arrangements Formed Into Exotic Butterflies and Moths by Raku Inoue

February 6, 2018New Flower Arrangements Formed Into Exotic Butterflies and Moths by Raku Inoue