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Tamas Dezso

Haunting “Notes for an Epilogue” photos documenting Romania’s changes

After overthrowing its communist dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, Romania has suffered a series of changes that have deeply affected the traditional villages. Photographer Tamas Dezso is documenting these changes using a series of haunting photos, referred to as “Notes for an Epilogue”, also revealing a number of decaying places.

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Amazing photos of the Chinese New Year 2014 celebrations

The Chinese New Year 2014 celebrations are underway! The Chinese people are celebrating the Year of the Horse for 15 days during the Spring Festival. There will be dancing, singing, and laughs, so great photos will turn out in the end. We have prepared a great collection of images with the beauty of the Lunar New Year festivities!

Anida Yoeu Ali

The Buddhist Bug Project explores the doubts of an orange bug

After a stressful week it is time to have a few laughs during the weekend. Artist Anida Yoeu Ali dresses as an orange bug while exploring Cambodia’s urban and rural landscapes. It may make you laugh, but she is actually trying to find her true identity. Being torn between Buddhism and Islam is what drives the “The Buddhist Bug Project” forward.

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Chino Otsuka travels in time in “Imagine Finding Me” series

We would like you to meet a time traveler. Her name is Chino Otsuka and she is a photographer, as well as an avid photoshopper. Using the power of digital manipulation, Otsuka has manager to travel through time in a creative project, called “Imagine Finding Me”, that allows her photoshopped adult self to meet her child version.

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Spooky landscape photography in “Brothers Grimm’s Homeland”

“Brothers Grimm’s Homeland” refers to Germany as well as a series of haunting landscape photos captured by photographer Kilian Schönberger. The talented artist even suffers from a condition that might make you think it prevents people to become photographers, but Schönberger proves everybody wrong with his amazing imagery.

New York Skyline

Inception-like New York City photography by Brad Sloan

Have you ever thought that the scene in the Inception movie could become a reality? Well, photographer Brad Sloan is giving a helping hand with that using some amazing photos he has captured during a three-day trip to New York City. The Big Apple has been re-envisioned by the lensman, who is offering a different perspective of urban photography.

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Diego Arroyo’s amazing portrait photos of Ethiopian tribesmen

Capturing the emotions of Ethiopian tribesmen has been a pleasure for photographer Diego Arroyo. The artist has traveled to Ethiopia to document the lives of the Omu Valley folks and he has captured some stunning portraits of them. The photos do a find job at capturing the people’s expressions and are worth a closer look.

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Jimmy Nelson documents secluded tribes “Before They Pass Away”

There are multiple civilizations which are unknown to most people. This does not mean they do not exist. However, with the fast development of urbanism, these secluded tribes may be gone and their traditions lost forever. Photographer Jimmy Nelson is aiming to document the tribes and the indigenous people “Before They Pass Away”.

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Enchanting photos of the 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption

There was a major Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption in Iceland back in 2010. The airspace has been closed due to ash in about 20 countries. However, once the airlines opened again, photographer James Appleton seized his chances and traveled to Iceland in order to capture a series of enchanting photos of the volcanic activity.

Pug

“Planet Pug” consists of amusing photoshopped images of a pug

Pug are funny animals which can become even more hilarious when Adobe Photoshop is involved. Photographer Michael Sheridan has created an amusing series consisting of photoshopped portraits of his pet placed in markets around the world wearing silly hats. The collection is called “Planet Pug” and it is piece of amazing editing.

Bird

Across the Ravaged Land of petrified animals with Nick Brandt

One of the scariest places on Earth is Lake Natron. The salty waters of this lake kills a lot of animals, which are not decomposing over time, instead they are turned into stone. Photographer Nick Brandt has been there and captured a lot of images of the spooky birds and even creating the “Across the Ravaged Land” book in the process.

Day To Night

“Day To Night” shows what happens in New York City in a day

New York City is one of the greatest cities on Earth. Millions of people live there, while millions more come to visit each year. This city looks amazing during the day and just as great during the night. But what it would be like to combine the both? Well, Stephen Wilkes shows just that through the “Day To Night” photography project.

Travel Photo Contest

National Geographic reveals 2013 Traveler Photo Contest winner

National Geographic’s 2013 Traveler Photo Contest has finally met its winner. The image competition has been won by Wagner Araujo with a shot captured at the Brazilian Aquathlon. Moreover, the second and third placed winners have also been announced and it is worth saying that they could have easily won the contest.

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Detroit Urbex project shows how much a great city has fallen

Detroit has become the largest city in the United States to file for bankruptcy. In order to show how much this mighty city has fallen in so few years, the Detroit Urbex project has been created. It has been developed by an anonymous author, but it has managed to raise the awareness regarding the city’s financial troubles.

Inside the Grand Canyon

How New York City would look inside the Grand Canyon

Have you ever thought how New York City would look if it were standing inside the Grand Canyon? Well, Gus Petro has had this vision while visiting the United States in late 2012. After taking the shots, he used some Photoshop magic and put the Big Apple into the Grand Canyon, making it look like an apocalyptic scenario.

Paragliding photographer

Stunning Earth photos from a paragliding photographer

Paragliding would make anyone’s heart start beating. Adrenaline would start flowing through everyone’s veins, but Jody MacDonald manages to keep her cool. She is the leading photographer of the Best Odyssey expedition around the world, which has allowed her to capture a stunning collection of Earth photos.

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6 Tips to Photograph Landscapes and Scenery from a Car

This post will provide tips and inspiration on how to photograph landscapes and scenery from a car.

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Transport Photography 2013 competition winner announced

The Society of International Travel and Tourism Photographers (SITTP) has announced the winner of one of its image competitions, called Transport Photography 2013. The laureate is a photographer from Bangladesh, who submitted a touching image of a muscular man carrying about 20 heavy barrels somewhere in Dhaka.

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How To Photograph and Quickly Edit Your Family Vacation Photos

Learn what gear to bring and how to edit your family vacation photos.

Street Photography 2013 winner

SITTP announces Street Photography 2013 contest winners

The Society of International Travel and Tourism Photographers (SITTP) has chosen the winners of its Street Photography 2013 contest. The judges faced a tough task, considering the fact that more than 1,100 photos have been submitted, but, in the end, the first place has been awarded to photographer Agnieszka Furtak.

Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013

Michele Palazzi wins Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has officially announced that Michele Palazzi is the winner of the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013 title. Palazzi won the prestigious award thanks to a touching photo of a young boy and his sister playing during a sandstorm in the Gobi desert.

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