Photography

May 13, 2024

Best Photos From This Weekend’s Extraordinary Northern Lights

When you think about viewing the Northern Lights, places like Iceland, Norway, and Alaska come to mind. But people living much farther south got a treat on Friday when a severe geomagnetic storm made the aurora visible across the United States, Europe, and even New Zealand as Southern Lights. The internet began lighting up with incredible photos of the phenomenon, as many were amazed by what they witnessed. “Aurora Borealis? At this time of year?

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April 22, 2024

Colorful Flowers Used to Create Empowering Conceptual Self-Portraits

Photographer Fares Micue uses her artistic self-portraits to encourage and empower others. Her conceptual imagery often features natural elements, such as flowers, which she uses to cover her face. In this way, the photographer uses her body to help her portray a character rather than simply document herself. As Micue's work has evolved, she's aimed to become more honest and sincere in her photography.

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April 18, 2024

Mesmerizing Image of Black Hole in the Milky Way Shows Spiraling Magnetic Field

Black holes are points in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape, not even light. They are intriguing mysteries to astronomers and science-fiction fans alike. Thanks to the work of an international collaboration, we're one step closer to better understanding exactly how black holes work. And the more we know about them, the more we can unravel about the history of our own little galaxy, the Milky Way.

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