Macro photography has to be one of the most interesting genres of the craft. You never know what you’re going to see. Based on the level of magnification you choose to work with, even the most mundane object can appear intriguing. Take for instance the following image that was shot by a photographer who goes […]
If you’re scared of heights, this is one photo that’s bound to induce dizziness. This breathtaking vertigo-inducing image was taken from the top of One World Trade Center tower, also known as the Freedom Tower. At 1,776 feet tall, the steel tower of One World Trade Center tower takes this magnificent building to the top […]
An incredible amount of time and effort goes into planning and executing astrophotography. For images such as this one, multiple exposures need to be stitched together in post processing to create such a large, high definition photograph. Before setting out late at night, you must study the meteorological and geographical conditions to ensure that the stars […]
The harder you work, the better you’re incentivized. Do you think this applies to nature as well? With photographer Tristan Todd it seems like the notion surely worked out in his favor. Todd was well-compensated when he went out at midnight with the temperature down to -35 degrees Celsius and a wind chill of -50 […]
Cloud inversion or temperature inversion is a phenomenon that occurs when warmer air is held above the cooler air. This traps the clouds and fog on the ground even at lower altitudes. If you get to witness this event from a higher altitude, the scene is just spectacular. Photographer Siddharth Mantri got lucky when he […]
What comes to your mind when you think of a library? Maybe old books stacked on shelves? Well, that’s just one part of the equation. You’d be remiss to ignore the aesthetic factor as well. Libraries tend to have a warm vibe that calls to avid readers. But with modern architectural practices, the look and […]
It’s not every day that something termed invasive appears beautiful. Lupine flowers, which are classified as an invasive weed are a perfect example of this. And considering that photographer Taylor Spencer took the image in the beautiful Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, the flowers appear even more beautiful: Spencer was particularly lucky to be able to […]
Sunrise is always a beautiful moment to witness in person. Add a little drama to that moment with some fog or mist and the experience becomes something to remember. Photographer Tomas van der Weijden was in the fens in the Netherlands when he took the following breath-taking image: Weijden took the image with his Sony […]
Cenotes and the Mayan community have a special connection. Maya people believe that cenotes are gateways to the underworld. And for this reason, they perform some special ceremonies in cenotes. Today, we can see some of those performances being done for tourism, but the religious values are still intact. Photographer and filmmaker Guillermo Alarcon took […]
Sometimes you have to travel far and wide—and in this case very, very high—to get the perfect shot: Photographer Rajiv Sankarlall had the privilege of traveling to Himachal Pradesh, India to live as the monks do for a month. After getting over a pretty bad case of altitude sickness, he spent his time hiking around […]
