Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often

It’s a little-known fact that dogs with black fur are less likely to get adopted. That’s why artist and photographer Fred Levy created the Black Dogs Project, a photo series of black dogs to call attention to the fact that black dogs are often passed over for adoption and perhaps help even the scales. Based… Continue reading Photographing Black Dogs to Help Them Get Adopted More Often

See How the World’s Fastest Camera Can See You Around Corners

Researchers in the UK are developing the fastest camera ever made that can capture images at the speed of light. Using laser technology, the camera can see around corners by measuring the scattered light cast from objects hidden from its view. Lasers from the camera then bounce of surfaces to navigate around corners and are… Continue reading See How the World’s Fastest Camera Can See You Around Corners

Intricate Paper Architecture Sculptures That Depict Urban Density and Conformity

As the population of the world grows and our cities become ever more crowded, the individual differences between us risk being lost. In a unique exploration of urban density, Japanese artist Katsumi Hayakawa builds extremely detailed and intricate cities that, constructed of paper cutouts, seem to even float. At first glance each highrise in these… Continue reading Intricate Paper Architecture Sculptures That Depict Urban Density and Conformity

The Problem with Hashtags, Selfies and Instagram Filters [COMIC]

Do you have any friends who can no longer speak without hashtags? It’s as if they are so terrified to miss out on anything, that all their communications must be properly tagged and indexed, making it available for all the world to see. What about Instagram filter and selfie-obsessed friends? These people can only communicate… Continue reading The Problem with Hashtags, Selfies and Instagram Filters [COMIC]

The Winners of the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards are Announced

Phones are now smart enough to serve as both high-end communication and recording devices. This makes it easier than ever to capture awesome photographs no matter where you are. The 2014 iPhone Photography Awards is an annual celebration of some of the finest photographs taken around the world via iPhones. This year, 54 photographers participated… Continue reading The Winners of the 2014 iPhone Photography Awards are Announced

‘Twenty Journey’ Is a Photographic Kickstarter Campaign Documenting South Africa 20 Years after Apartheid

It’s been two decades since South Africa adopted its democratic government and ended apartheid. A lot has happened since then, including two major events in recent years: hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the passing away of the revolutionary Nelson Mandela. In this time, how far has has South Africa come toward making Nelson… Continue reading ‘Twenty Journey’ Is a Photographic Kickstarter Campaign Documenting South Africa 20 Years after Apartheid

Preparing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as Told by Instagram [PHOTOS]

The opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, and the world is getting pretty excited – especially host country Brazil. From donning silly outfits to dressing up their dogs, Brazilians and people around the world are already cheering on Brazil. Here are some of the best Instagrams of people preparing… Continue reading Preparing for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as Told by Instagram [PHOTOS]

Building Silhouettes Made Out of the Sky

Skyscrapers are known for changing the skyline of a surrounding environment. Photographer Peter Wegner wanted to show the reverse of this concept by creatively taking upside photos of adjacent buildings that combine into another construction that appears made from the sky. Wegner’s work often emphasizes the intersection of art and architecture and no matter how… Continue reading Building Silhouettes Made Out of the Sky