Astronaut Don Pettit Recreates Famous ‘Lightning Bugs’ Photo From Space

Astronaut and photographer Don Pettit has recreated his famous Lightning Bugs photo from 2012 during his most recent mission to space. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-11 17:25

Photographer Recreates Famous Artworks Using Everyday Household Objects

A photographer used everyday domestic scenes to recreate some of the world's most famous artworks by artists such as Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-8 19:41

Famous Australian influencer says he will test Sony’s new cameras in a couple of weeks

One of our readers (thanks!) noticed this at minute 8:00: Matt from North Borders states that he will be in Taiwan in a few weeks to test new Sony cameras. It seems a bit odd for him to reveal this if he is under NDA. sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-21 16:47

Famous Photos That Were Controversially Altered Like Kate Middleton’s

The shock news that Kate Middleton's edited her own photo amid rumors of her whereabouts and well-being has seemingly gripped the world this week. But this is far from the only time there's been a media photo editing scandal. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-13 14:43

Why Do My Photos of Famous Places Look Bad?

As part of its long-running "Notes and queries" segment, The Guardian asked its readers why photographs of beautiful scenery "never do it justice?" The following week, reader responses were published, offering great practical advice for amateur shutterbugs seeking to improve their travel photos. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-18 21:00

New York Attraction Recreates Famous Construction Worker Photo

A new attraction in New York City is giving visitors the opportunity to recreate the famous photo of construction workers sitting on a steel beam high above the city: Lunch Atop a Skyscraper. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-4 18:09

Two Men Get Into a Fight Over a Photo at Famous Tourist Spot

Two men got into a fight at one of the world's most famous photo spots, as the pair endangered themselves on a cliff edge.

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2023-9-22 18:17

Creepy! Famous viral photos “extended” using the new Photoshop AI

I made a super quick tutorial to show how to “extend” the canvas size of famous photos. It’s kind of fun and you can obviously use this on anything: Famous photos, Art images or your own creations! sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-2 17:17

Historical Photos of Mount Rushmore Before the Famous Faces

This fantastic set of historical photos shows how Mount Rushmore went from being a distinct rockface known as the Six Grandfathers to the national monument it is today. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-25 20:01

The Cameras That Captured Some of the Most Famous Photos of All Time

William Anders' Earthrise and Joe Rosenthal's Raising The Flag on Iwo Jima are some of the most recognizable photos of all time. But few people know what cameras were used to take these iconic images. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-1-1 22:40

Bruce Gilden on His Famous Photo of “Twin Brothers”

Bruce Gilden is often a man of very few words. The photos he's created over the years have brought on criticism from many in the photo community while being adored by various collectors. This photo from his "Lost and Found" series I highly doubt would bring any criticism. thephoblographer.com »

2022-10-22 13:00

This is the Famous Horseshoe Bend with a Boat for Scale

Horseshoe Bend is one of the most famous locations for photography along the Colorado River, but for those who have never been there in person, the sheer grand scale of the location might be hard to visualize. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-18 19:55

A High-Res Look into the Mountain Made Famous by Lord of the Rings

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured this stunning photo directly above Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand, better known as Mount Doom from the Lords of the Rings movie trilogy. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-24 21:27

These Are the Most Famous Photos of All Time According to a New Study

New research has revealed the most famous photographs of all time -- with NASA's iconic "Man on the Moon" photo from 1969’s Apollo 11 mission topping the list. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-30 19:36

Google Maps Now Has 3D Immersive Views of Famous Landmarks

Google has been developing a 3D Immersive View feature for Google Maps that will provide a bird's-eye view of notable landmarks. The new feature is being rolled out to mobile users, on both Android and iOS platforms, and includes 3D images of nearly 100 famous landmarks around the world. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-7-28 23:07

For Sale: Photos of Famous Rock Stars ‘Flipping the Bird’

Julien's Auctions has announced the coming availability of the "FU Rock 'n' Roll Portraits" series by Neil Zlozower that will offer a large number of signed portraits of rock music legends flipping the bird directly into the camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-4-7 00:08

I Added Famous Quotes About Dogs To My Photographs (10 Pics)

I love dogs and get to meet them on a daily basis as a full-time pet photographer.

The post I Added Famous Quotes About Dogs To My Photographs (10 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

2022-4-4 16:51

Famous Navy UFO Video Was Actually Camera Glare, Evidence Suggests

A new detailed analysis of the modern poster child for UFO footage makes the case that the object in the video is not anything other than glare on the Navy jet's gimbal camera system. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-14 20:09

Photographer Recreates Famous Tourist Locations on His Dining Table

Unable to travel due to the lockdown restrictions, Hong Kong-based photographer Ric Tse recreated famous landmarks on his dining table instead, using different household items and a large dose of creativity. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-2-16 20:35

Artist Photoshops Tattoos On Famous People And It Changes The Mental Image We Have Of Them (30 Pics)

Seattle-based artist Cheyenne Randall digitally alters photos, which portray actors, musicians, and other famous figures past and present, covering them nearly head to toe in tattoos. The post Artist Photoshops Tattoos On Famous People And It Changes The Mental Image We Have Of Them (30 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »

2021-5-27 12:55

For His Newborn Daughter’s Photoshoot, This Dad Recreated Famous Paintings He And His Wife Love

This dad from Brazil wanted to create one-of-a-kind memories from the precious first moments with his newborn daughter by recreating the most famous paintings in history that he and his wife love. boredpanda.com »

2021-2-26 13:55

I Layer Multiple Images To Create Surreal Pictures Of Famous Cityscapes (73 New Pics)

Through my many complex experiences trying to bring exposure to urban photography, I've dedicated a big part of my life trying to create the superimpositions of several pictures which are an abstract representation of cityscapes. boredpanda.com »

2020-9-25 12:44

Reflecting on Old Photographs: Nathan’s Famous Since 1916

When I was maybe six years old, my father introduced me to Nathan’s. We had dropped off his mother at her what was to me dreary apartment. That woman never seemed happy to me, and it wasn’t until I became an adult, I understood why. When I tell you that Nathan’s has the best hot […] petapixel.com »

2020-8-2 18:30

15 Side-By-Side Portraits Of Famous Historical Figures And Their Direct Descendants

Fueled by his passion for history, photographer Drew Gardner recreated portraits of some of the world's most famous historical figures, featuring their direct descendants as models. boredpanda.com »

2020-7-10 16:08

Daughter And Her 83-Year-Old Mother Are Recreating Famous Pieces Of Art While Stuck In Quarantine

Boredom is the lesser of two evils (the other one is COVID-19), so this 83-year old woman and her daughter are fighting quarantine boredom by recreating classical paintings using whatever they could find at home. boredpanda.com »

2020-5-27 17:12

This Famous WWII Photographer Just Beat COVID-19 at 97 Years Old

In the spirit of spreading some much-needed good news, the Associated Press recently revealed that Tony Vaccaro—the famed World War II photographer whose professional career spanned almost 80 years and 500,000 images—caught and survived coronavirus at the ripe old age of 97-years-old. petapixel.com »

2020-5-12 23:34

Photographer Gets Famous On TikTok Because He Gives Great Photoshoots To Strangers On The Street (32 Pics)

Famous TikTok photographer and Instagramer Alex Stemplewski is challenging himself by taking photos of random strangers in the streets. boredpanda.com »

2020-5-9 15:04

15 famous and inspiring photographers

Looking for inspiration? These 15 famous photographers didn’t take the traditional route in their careers.

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2020-1-14 15:30

Want to Save Money on WhiteWall’s Famous Print Quality?

Photographers looking for unique ways to display their photos can now reproduce them in four distinctive shapes including a circular format and six, eight, and twelve-sided shapes. These can be printed on any number of WhiteWall’s award-winning substrates such as Original Photo Print Under Acrylic Glass, HD Metal Print, Direct Print On Aluminum Dibond, Direct Print On Wood, and Forex Print. thephoblographer.com »

2019-11-29 14:00

I Captured The Look-Alike Of The World’s Most Famous Windows Xp Desktop Background Picture

2019 October was already quite cold in Lithuania. Even though the sun was shining, the cold was biting my hands and cheeks. My parents and I went to a raspberry farm where we picked the last berries for the wintertime. boredpanda.com »

2019-11-8 22:26

These Deepfakes of Famous People Are Testing Facebook’s Policies

Facebook has recently taken a position of not removing faked videos, choosing instead to reduce their reach and display them alongside fact-checking information. Now a series of viral deepfake videos of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other famous individuals is putting Facebook’s policies to the test. petapixel.com »

2019-6-13 19:11

50 Inspiring Quotes By Famous People

Have you ever noticed that when someone quotes famous people in a conversation, they instantly gain more credibility and his or her words just seem so much more on point and serious? Also, if you are a famous person, do your publicly spoken words automatically gain a status of wisdom, or do those words make the person even more famous for being wise words? Well, we are not sure about the second question, but memorizing a famous quote or two is a sure shot to appearing smarter and well-educated and also might save you some serious life lessons. boredpanda.com »

2019-5-24 11:41

30 Quotes By Famous People That Might Inspire You To Change The Way You Think

Have you ever noticed that when someone quotes famous people in a conversation, they instantly gain more credibility and his or her words just seem so much more on point and serious? Also, if you are a famous person, do your publicly spoken words automatically gain a status of wisdom, or do those words make the person even more famous for being wise words? Well, we are not sure about the second question, but memorizing a famous quote or two is a sure shot to appearing smarter and well-educated and also might save you some serious life lessons. boredpanda.com »

2019-5-25 11:41

Woman Shoots ‘Anti-Selfies’ by ‘Dying’ at Famous Landmarks

When “normal” people visit famous landmarks these days, they commonly pull out their phones and snap a selfie to keep as a memory of being there. Artist Stephanie Leigh Rose does something different: she shoots “anti-selfies” of herself “dying. petapixel.com »

2019-4-24 18:34

Woman Takes Anti-Selfies Stance By ‘Dying’ At Famous Landmarks And They’re Strangely Hilarious (30 Pics)

You go to a famous landmark, you take a selfie in front of it and upload it to Instagram. Soon, your mom and everyone else starts complimenting your looks and the world wonder in the background becomes just that. boredpanda.com »

2019-4-19 11:02

Woman ‘Dies’ At The Worlds Most Famous Landmarks To Fight Boring Tourist Pics (33 Pics)

You go to a famous landmark, you take a selfie in front of it and upload it to Instagram. Soon, your mom and everyone else starts complimenting your looks and the world wonder in the background becomes just that. boredpanda.com »

2019-4-18 11:02

Hiked A 2200 M Mountain For The Wedding Photo Session Of My Friends

Hiked a 2200 M mountain for the Wedding Photo session of my friends The Story began when I decided to go along with the Bride and Groom to take their wedding photo session in a new place away from the busy streets of Cairo. boredpanda.com »

2019-4-11 23:57

44 Famous Movie Scene Locations In Real Life (Part 2)

If you think you're an avid film fan, you still have not seen works of Christopher Moloney. Both journalist and photographer, he does a lot of traveling with one goal: to photograph the places where the most famous scenes of Hollywood were filmed. Yet, the story doesn't end just there. boredpanda.com »

2019-2-7 17:18

Famous Model’s House Sits Completely Abandoned With Everything Left Behind

This home of a former fashion and runway model in upstate New York sits completely abandoned and remains in a state of decay. Her belongings and fashionable clothes are thrown around. Antique furniture, photographs, and personal belongings will give you a glimpse into a glamorous past life that seems long forgotten. boredpanda.com »

2018-11-6 16:25

Almost Famous: Photographer Creates Portraits Of People Who Share Same Names With Celebrities

Troy Goodall, a photographer from New Zealand, has given ordinary people with famous names a chance to celebrate their unusual situation. His new series titled "Almost Famous" depicts some of the world’s biggest names in the iconic poses of their famous namesakes. boredpanda.com »

2018-6-28 02:25

Almost Famous: Photographer Takes Portraits Of People Who Share Same Names With Celebrities

Troy Goodall, a photographer from New Zealand, has given ordinary people with famous names a chance to celebrate their unusual situation. His new series titled "Almost Famous" depicts some of the world’s biggest names in the iconic poses of their famous namesakes. boredpanda.com »

2018-7-6 02:25

I’ve Created A Unique Series Of Portraits Inspired By Famous Classic Dutch Paintings.

If you asked me who is my favourite artist it would be hard to choose however it would be one of the Dutch Masters from the 17th century. Would it be Vermeer, Hals, Rembrandt? Honestly, I don't know. boredpanda.com »

2018-5-24 23:26

Xavier Portela Paints Famous Cities with Hypnotic Neon “Glow”

Think your night photography could use some splashes of color? For today's photography inspiration, we bring you the vibrant cityscapes of Brussels-based Xavier Portela, who sees and bathes cities around the world in neon hues. thephoblographer.com »

2018-5-8 19:00

Our Friend Is Using Us To Recreate Famous Art

Every time we go to mountain huts deep in the Norwegian mountains we do a reconstruction of a famous panting. It takes a lot of patience from the photographer for his models, and an real expert to find the hidden massages in the pictures. boredpanda.com »

2018-3-29 18:00

30 Photos Showing What Happened Behind The Scenes Of Famous Movies

Movies have the amazing ability of taking us to a completely different world where anything is possible. When immersed in a film, we usually don't stop and think whether this would be possible in real life, but rather fall into the movie's magic and let it dazzle us. boredpanda.com »

2019-8-19 12:05

‘Retrographic’ Colorizes Some of History’s Most Famous B&W Photos

Digital colorizations of historical photos have gotten quite a bit of attention in recent years. Retrographic is a new photo book that brings this concept to physical pages. It’s a collection of some of the world’s most well-known black-and-white historical photos transformed into living color. petapixel.com »

2017-12-30 23:52

I Visited Namibia’s Most Famous Ghost Town

Kolmanskop is Namibia's most famous ghost town. It lies in the southern part of the Namib desert about 10 kilometers inland from the port town of Lüderitz. After diamonds were discovered here in 1908, it wasn't long before a new settlement sprung up in the architectural style of a German town. boredpanda.com »

2017-12-16 17:20

Famous Chinese ‘Rooftopper’ Falls to Death from 62-Story Building

A well-known Chinese ‘rooftopping’ photographer fell to his death from the top of a 62-story skyscraper after the stunt he was attempting went horribly wrong. The incident was caught on camera. petapixel.com »

2017-12-13 20:27

I Used Very Basic Materials To Create Dramatic Dioramas Of Famous Logos

Being a professional conceptual photographer, I have to be ready to create different concepts for my clients. So I often do a different personal project to keep the creative part of my mind always active. boredpanda.com »

2017-11-28 15:45

66-Year-Old Photographer Recreates Famous Paintings In Self-Portraits

A 66-year-old American photographer Laura Hofstadter has created an adorable project where she recreates masterpieces of classical paintings in a series of black and white pself-portraits. Laura believes that "the older we get, the more invisible we become to  the society. boredpanda.com »

2017-10-2 02:06