We’ve all seen the classic engagement photos. The guy proposing on one knee. The girl’s shocked face as he shows her the ring. The loving embrace of the soon-to-be-wed couple. Well here’s a twist on your typical engagement. What starts out as a cliché shoot quickly turns into a romantic fight for survival: It takes […]
Zak Noyle, a world class surf photographer, has made his way to into our hearts already, and the photograph below only goes to show why. His photographic eye doesn’t fail him, even when faced with one of the most dangerous surf breaks known to man. Taken while on a surf trip to Teahupoo, Tahiti to […]
Back in May, Adobe made the decision to end perpetual licensing on some of its software (most notably Photoshop), forcing many users to convert to the subscription based Creative Cloud option. This meant no more paying a one time fee for Photoshop and using it as much as you like. If users wanted to use […]
It’s easy to take earth for granted at times; we often forget that it is made up of living things. However, the pair of GIF images below are breathtaking examples of just how alive our planet is. According to the maker, the images portray the heartbeat of earth. Others have described the animations as the […]
Nowadays people will rarely step out of the house without their smartphones tucked safely into their pockets or handbags. The amount of photos taken with smartphones is now staggering. Ivan Cash came up with the concept of approaching strangers and asking them, “What’s the last photo on your phone?”: The results are an eccentric mix. […]
At major events such as birthdays, weddings or christenings, it’s fast becoming a staple to come across a photo booth or at least a designated picture-taking area for guests to enjoy. Not only is it very Facebook-friendly, it also doubles as a guestbook for the celebrants. In the case of this wedding, a group called sfst came […]
Timelapse videos are great for showing how much or how little things have changed over the year. The BBC made their own version of a then and now segment featuring a train ride from from London and Brighton. The duration of the trip varies, but what is usually an hour-long trip is compressed into just […]
It’s not unusual for parents to take frequent pictures of their sons and daughters. There are blogs featuring kids around every bend of the web. With the saturation of children’s images out there, it’s hard to break away from the usual cliches. But some photographers have caught attention with their extreme creativity in making photographic […]
With the power of Photoshop and other photo manipulating software, it’s not hard to create a convincing fake image. This can be good in terms of art and creative outlets where image manipulation can serve to break through many limitations. However, it can also produce false evidence in courts and generate misinformation through the media. […]
When AFP photographer Oliver Morin set out to photograph the 100m final in Moscow—and, most notably, the legendary Usain Bolt, a 26-year old powerhouse sprinter who holds world records in both the 100m and 200m—he wasn’t trying to capture a ‘career-defining’ shot or the ‘best sports photo of the year,’ but with strategic positioning and […]
