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Photos Showing the Devastation of the Oklahoma City Tornado Aftermath

Noam Galai — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:22 +0000

On May 20th, one of the deadliest twisters in known history touched down in Moore, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The Tornado caused catastrophic damage to homes (over 13,000 of them were destroyed), infrastructure, schools and a hospital. Take a look at these powerful images showing the aftermath of the deadly Tornado as found on (the new) Flickr. [more]

Saudi Arabian Women Unveiled

Trevor Dayley — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:22:46 +0000

I have always been a fan of documentaries and especially those that cover photographers and the story behind their photos. If you are like me, you’ll enjoy watching this 15-minute film documenting Ziyah Gafic as he reveals interesting stories about a number of his projects including one that helps to lift the stereotype of Saudi Arabian women. This was the first time I have been exposed to Gafic’s work but I was quickly drawn in by a lot of the things he had to share which he has learned over the years of being a photographer. [more]

Tao Lin’s ‘Facedown Generation’ of Taipei

Aaron Lindberg — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:37:14 +0000

We have all witnessed it, practiced it, you might be doing it now while reading this post. Sadly, seeing someone staring down at a mobile device in public has become such a common sight, that we might walk right past without even thinking about it.

While on a recent visit to Taipei, Tao Lin created photographs of strangers interacting with their mobile devices. [more]

Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Teams Up With Leica

Chris Knight — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:23:30 +0000

Motley Crue bassist, Nikki Sixx is a recovering addict. But cameras, he says, are his new drug. He has been a musician, a writer and a radio host. His new passion is photography. To be honest, I was pretty surprised by his images. They are empathetic, penetrative and incredibly personal. He has teamed up with Leica to photograph a two-part interview series. [more]

Haunting Portrait from Bangladesh Tragedy

Chris Knight — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:55:25 +0000

WARNING: GRAPHIC It’s incredibly difficult for many people of the world to have a point of reference on this type of tragedy, but this image my be one of the most tragic images that I have seen in recent memory. It is both devastating and incredibly heartbreaking. The image is of a male and a female, embracing in their final moments. The couple hasn’t been identified, nor is their story known. They were found about 2am buried under fallen concrete with blood coming from the man’s eye like a tear. [more]

The Life of a President – BTS Pictures of George W. Bush

David Strauss — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:46:41 +0000

When I imagine the president of the United States, what comes to mind first is the campaign trail and all the national decisions he’s involved with. It’s hard to picture what the day to day of the presidential life brings. This collection of pictures of former president George W. Bush does a fantastic job of capturing the in between moments that show how normal presidents are.

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“The Quest For Inspiration” Documents Landscape Photographer’s Journey

Mike Wilkinson — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:29:50 +0000

Seven months ago I shared the trailer for a documentary about French Landscape Photographer Alexandre Deschaumes, as he creates stunning landscape images all over the world. His travels have taken him to Patagonia, Iceland, Austria, and more, while the time he spends in nature is the time where he seems to get the most creative. The hour long documentary is finally available (for a small fee.) [more]

Jeff Bridges Honored for His Photography

Chris Knight — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:44:50 +0000

Jeff Bridges has been nominated for six Academy Awards and has won once (for ‘Crazy Heart’). He can now add another honor to his list of awards. This week at the 29th annual Infinity Awards, he is being nominated for his photography. ‘The Dude’ has been shooting on-set images of the films he has worked on since 1984, and his work gives us a peek at a world most people never get to see. [more]

Documenting the Resurgence of Africa – ‘The New African Photography’ on Al Jazeera

Chris Knight — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:42:47 +0000

Al Jazeera English just premiered the first episode of their new show, “The New African Photography.” Following a time of great turmoil for Africa, the show centers on the changing image of the continent as told through the eyes of photographers. The goal is to ultimately replace the images of famine and war that often come to mind and with images that redefine what Africa is becoming today. [more]

‘Photos That Bear Witness To Modern Slavery’ The Lisa Kristine Story

Thomas Ingersoll — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:32:54 +0000

Lisa Kristine is an extraordinary activist who has documented the world of slavery in which we are currently blind to. Her story is very captivating and her images say so much. I highly recommend viewing the whole video and take in the stories behind each photograph. I believe we sometimes take our freedoms for granted without realizing that what maybe a privilege to us is a dream to others. Keep reading to watch the video. [more]