Photographers Capture the Beauty of LA in Series of Ethereal Pictures

Over a period of a few months, photographer Bryce Way traipsed around Los Angeles capturing the city's diverse beauty.

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2024-11-18 16:00

25 Brand-New Chandra X-ray Images Show the Beauty of Cosmic Energy

To celebrate the Chandra X-ray Observatory's 25th birthday, NASA has released 25 beautiful, never-before-seen images captured by Chandra. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-28 14:30

Hypnotic Underwater Photos Show Coral Reefs in Kaleidoscopic Beauty

When Georgette Apol Douwma hung up her diving gear in 2020 at 79 years old, she did so with a vast catalog of beautiful underwater photos, many focusing on coral reefs and their inhabitants. petapixel.com »

2024-5-23 00:02

Photographer Spotlights Beauty of Afghan Women

Before the fall of Kabul in 2021, photographer Fatimah Hossaini captured Afghan women to tell their stories and spotlight their beauty. But after the Taliban returned to power, she had to leave. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-20 14:27

How ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ Shows the Beauty, Intelligence, and Alien Charm of Octopuses

Roughly 300 species of octopus live in the world's oceans. These creatures embody many traits that people consider particularly human, including remarkable intelligence and rich social lives, while occupying a physical form so different from us that they seem almost alien. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-22 21:10

Photography Competition Celebrates the Beauty of Concrete

A black and white photograph of two boys flying kites on the steps of the Teopanzolco Cultural Center in Mexico has been named Concrete in Life Photo of the Year taking home $10,000. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-27 18:40

Photo Competition That Celebrates the Beauty of Buildings Reveals Winners

The winners of the Chartered Institute of Building's architectural photography competition have been revealed.

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2024-2-7 15:49

International Garden Photographer of the Year Celebrates Botanical Beauty

The International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition celebrates all things botanical photography, including close-ups, abstract images, and landscape scenes. petapixel.com »

2024-2-3 00:50

Photographer Captures the Modern Beauty of Moscow’s Historic Metro

Russian photographer and filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov has published a new personal project highlighting the beautiful architecture of Moscow's metro stations. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-28 23:51

Photographer Captures the Otherworldly Beauty of the Arctic

In a new limited-edition print series, "Northern Dreams," award-winning photographer Drew Doggett pays tribute to one of the world's most spectacular -- and threatened -- regions, the Arctic. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-18 19:26

The Moody Beauty of Monsoon Season in India’s Remote ‘Abode of the Clouds’

Landscape photographer Venkitesh "Venki" Ramachandran has spent the last few years exploring rugged, mountainous regions, primarily around the Himalayas. He was ready for something different. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-29 14:41

Influencers Ruin Beauty Spot Photographers Have Used for Decades

Residents of a picturesque town in Vermont have shut down roads in a bid to stop an influx of social media influencers coming to take photos -- despite photographers shooting the location for "decades." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-9-26 19:02

‘Unusual Beauty’ Photo Series Celebrates Rare Skin Conditions

Photographer Caesar Lima has pointed his lens toward people with rare skin conditions, including congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) and vitiligo. Lima's "Unusual Beauty" project skillfully shows how people can embrace and celebrate the beauty that results from an unusual appearance. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-19 00:45

Quirky Photo Project Celebrates the Comedy and Beauty of Architecture

A photographer duo has released a series of whimsical and humorous photos that showcase the beauty of architecture.

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2023-8-12 19:38

Botanical Studies Series Shows Beauty of ‘Spiky, Round, and Edgy Things’

Photographer Matthias Conrad focuses on landscape, architectural, and commercial photography, although an ongoing series, Botanical Studies, bucks the trend a bit and delivers beautiful minimalist black-and-white photographs of a diverse range of flora. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-23 22:34

Landscape Photo Competition Celebrates the Rugged Beauty of Scotland

Scotland is an enchanting destination known for its dramatic landscapes and rugged beauty -- and the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year competition celebrates photographers documenting the charming country. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-8 18:01

The Alluring Beauty of Ben Horne’s Large Format Film Landscape Photos

Prominent large format wilderness photographer Ben Horne has enchanted viewers with incredible landscape and nature photography, primarily of the American West, for over a decade. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-27 23:41

ReFocus Awards Color Photography Contest Showcases Chromatic Beauty

The reFocus Awards have announced the winners of its 2023 Color Photography Contest. The fantastic, vivid entries came from photographers from nearly 70 countries, with winners selected by an esteemed panel of judges from major publications and museums. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-18 19:45

How Photojournalist Cheriss May Finds Beauty in the Mundane

"If a photographer says that they can separate their emotion from the work they do, they're not being honest," says photojournalist Cheriss May about the connection between ourselves and the images we make. thephoblographer.com »

2023-3-29 07:00

Drone Landscape Photography: Capturing Earth’s Beauty from Above

Aerial photography can give viewers a unique perspective that differs from their everyday visual experience, and therefore can bring novelty to an image. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-9 22:31

Photographer Finds the Beauty in his ‘Ordinary’ Hometown

A photographer who takes pictures of his "ordinary and plain" hometown wants to encourage others to see the beauty in the mundane. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-9 21:21

A Song for the Arctic: The Overwhelming Beauty of Greenland

The beauty of the Arctic is overwhelming. The biting cold and the pristine silence is punctuated by occasional extraordinary sounds, as the glacier ice creaks and falls. petapixel.com »

2022-10-29 21:53

Photographer Captures the Neon Beauty of Kyoto at Night

Photographer Xavier Portela’s shots of Kyoto, Japan, at night give a newfound appreciation for the neon charm of the city. Propelled by his vision to articulate and illustrate the various sounds, temperatures, and pulsating electricity of bustling cities, Portela’s images stir the imagination and set stories of intrigue and possibility adrift. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-27 20:55

Lindley Ashline Shows Alluring Beauty in All Sizes

One of the things we miss the most in photography, be it art or stock, is diverse bodies; everyone seems to be cis, white, thin, and abled, whereas reality is far more diverse and varied. Lindley Ashline has made a point of debunking these beauty standards in her life work, and as such, we thought it important to shine a light on it. thephoblographer.com »

2022-10-21 13:00

Drone ‘Seasonlapse’ Captures the Beauty of Boston Across Seasons

A drone production company has created a sensational "seasonlapse" video showing the changing of seasons in Boston.

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2022-10-18 20:39

Photographer Showcases the Entrancing Beauty of ‘Sacred’ Sites

For years photographer Chris Rainier has been captivated with the process of exploring the meaning of ‘sacredness’ in a world filled with numerous religions, identities, and increasing consumerism. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-4 22:07

Photographer Captures the Magical Beauty of Greenland’s Disko Bay

The last time I visited West Greenland was in 2019. It was a beautiful summer with calm and sunny weather almost every day. Because of COVID-19, I didn’t get to visit again until this year, and this year it was different. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-21 18:30

Washington State’s Striking Beauty Through the Eyes of 7 Photographers

Photo Cascadia, a group of seven photographers focused on capturing striking landscapes, has curated the collective's 200 best photos featuring Washington state's natural beauty and compiled them in a print book. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-3 22:11

Gorgeous Timelapse Film Shows the Rugged Beauty Around Moab, Utah

Ron Risman captured beautiful timelapse scenes around Moab, Utah, -- including the less visited, yet just as picturesque locations -- to demonstrate the diversity of the area found outside of the wildly popular Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-6-16 21:17

The Beauty of Bali in a Mesmerizing ‘TimeSlice’ Timelapse

Using two alternative ways of displaying the element of time -- "BlendScape" and "TimeSlice" -- travel photographer Martien Janssen masterfully captured a series of vibrant Bali timelapses from sunrise to sunset. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-25 19:05

Experimental Film Captures the Beauty of Crystallization in 8K

Photographer Thomas Blanchard has captured the unstable mixture of water and sodium acetate. When subjected to even light agitation, the solution moves from a liquid to a solid, a process he captured in brilliant 8K resolution. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-16 20:54

Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography

There are three movements to keep in mind while planning photoshoots this year: ethical production, diversity and inclusion, and emerging trends. The post Capturing natural beauty and fashion in commercial photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2022-3-3 15:30

Underwater Photo Series Showcases the Beauty of Humpback Whales

Photographer Kurt Arrigo has wanted to free dive with humpback whales since he was 10 years old. 40 years later, he finally got the opportunity to make that dream a reality. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-2-18 23:43

Photographer Captures the Beauty of Latvia in Infrared Photos

During the summer of 2021, I was invited by a close friend living in Latvia to visit the country for a few days. Totally foreign to the Baltic countries, I was able to discover Latvia through different aspects, from its capital Riga to national parks and forests, passing by a memorial of the Second World War. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-1-25 23:13

Finding The Balance: I Take Portraits Of Animals And Humans To Show Their Natural Beauty (63 Pics)

I take photos dedicated to the natural beauty of people, animals, and balance among them. I made these photos to show how beautiful we are, how different we are, how close we are to nature. The post Finding The Balance: I Take Portraits Of Animals And Humans To Show Their Natural Beauty (63 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2022-1-13 23:40

I Captured The Beauty Of China From The Air (49 Pics)

With the complexity of traveling out of China during the pandemic, I kept exploring the diversity of the Chinese landscape as a break between industry and city to reconnect to nature. The post I Captured The Beauty Of China From The Air (49 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-12-31 09:34

Macro Photos Reveal the Hidden Beauty of Seeds

Macro photography provides a window into details of the world that often escape (or are invisible to) the naked eye. Photographer Levon Biss used close-up photos to capture the incredible diversity of embryonic plant in his project The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits. petapixel.com »

2021-11-24 20:22

Photographing the Diverse Beauty of North Bengal

My name is Subham Shome, and I’m a fine-art landscape and travel photographer based in Kolkata, India. I recently went on a photography trip through North Bengal that turned out to be my best ever through the region. petapixel.com »

2021-11-2 19:33

I Capture The Beauty Of Madrid Using Reflections And My Smartphone (34 Pics)

Playing with perspective is a game I like to play. With my Instagram, I love to share photos I take with my phone. The post I Capture The Beauty Of Madrid Using Reflections And My Smartphone (34 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-10-29 12:20

‘Real Beauty’: 45 Photos Shared On The ‘Instagram Vs. Reality’ Group That Are A Contrast To Heavily Photoshopped Pics

Even though social media can feel like it’s full to the brim of fakeness and photo-editing, from time to time, people share such genuine photos of themselves, it’s like a breath of fresh air. The post ‘Real Beauty’: 45 Photos Shared On The ‘Instagram Vs. boredpanda.com »

2021-10-22 09:33

Five tips for shooting commercial beauty photography in 2021

We put together this quick guide for incorporating marketable and inclusive beauty photography into your Licensing portfolio. The post Five tips for shooting commercial beauty photography in 2021 appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »

2021-10-20 14:30

‘Broken Line’ is a Photo Series Featuring the Cold Beauty of Greenland

The monotonous propeller noise of Air Greenland’s Dash-8-200 had been roaring in my ears for more than an hour as we began our approach to Ilulissat. The First Day in Greenland, July 2003 The 40km-long Ilulissat Icefjord spread out below us. petapixel.com »

2021-10-15 21:43

I Capture The Magic And Beauty Of The Night Sky In My Mystical Photos (24 New Pics)

I'm Alex, an amateur 37-year-old photographer. I love stories and I love telling them using my pictures. The post I Capture The Magic And Beauty Of The Night Sky In My Mystical Photos (24 New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-10-6 01:46

I Saw Beauty In Fading Flowers (8 Pics)

How attractive wilted flowers can look like, which we always ignore.

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2021-9-10 14:28

Photographer Captures the Beauty of China’s Landscapes with a Drone

Photographer Florian Delalee has been exploring and sharing the beauty of China’s landscapes from the air using a camera drone. His aerial photos feature a dazzling diversity in colors and textures seen across the world’s 3rd largest country. petapixel.com »

2021-8-12 21:37

The Photographer’s Guide to Beauty Dishes

The beauty dish is one of the most commonly used light modifiers for beauty and portrait work, but being popular doesn’t mean that it’s an easy-to-use modifier without any quirks and intricacies. In fact, you can only harness the true magic of the beauty dish if you know the principles behind it inside-out. In this […] petapixel.com »

2021-8-8 18:00

Photographer Captures The Beauty Of The Places He Has Traveled To (68 Pics)

Traveling is something most of us want to do. Sadly, the recent pandemic put a stop to these dreams. We have to wait before we can see all the amazing places out there in the world. The post Photographer Captures The Beauty Of The Places He Has Traveled To (68 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-7-26 14:54

I Photographed A Unique Kenyan Tribe To Show Their Indigenous Beauty (18 Pics)

Tribal life is fading with the invasion of the modern lifestyle. Kenya is one of the most advanced African countries and one can notice clearly that tribes are affected by globalization. The post I Photographed A Unique Kenyan Tribe To Show Their Indigenous Beauty (18 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-7-3 14:43

I Photographed A Kenyan Tribe To Show Their Unique Beauty (18 Pics)

Tribal life is fading with the invasion of the modern lifestyle. Kenya is one of the most advanced African countries and one can notice clearly that tribes are affected by globalization. The post I Photographed A Kenyan Tribe To Show Their Unique Beauty (18 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-7-2 14:43

Film Photo Series Celebrates the Natural Beauty of San Francisco’s Fog

Forests covered in a deep fog provide a great opportunity for landscape photographers as demonstrated by Michael Shainblum who ventured into the woods with a 35mm film camera and a spare roll of film. petapixel.com »

2021-6-30 23:53