Biographies, Life and Photos
More than 80,000 pictures were submitted by 5,000 photographers for this year’s World Press Photo Contest. Photo of the Year was won by the Turkish photographer Burhan Ozbilici for his photograph capturing the assassination of the Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, in December. Here are the winners:
Photographer Beth Moon spent 14 years of her life photographing ancient trees around the world. Here are some of the most remarkable photographs from her journey.
On August 22, 1969, 2 days after finishing their final recording session, the Beatles came together at Tittenhurst Park, home of Yoko Ono and John Lennon in Sunninghill near Ascot, Berkshire, for photo session that they didn’t know would be their last. The photos were taken by Monte Fresco and Ethan Russell with some additional snaps shot by Mal Evans, the Beatles’ assistant. Here are some of the photos from the shoot.
Here is our compilation of 35 perfectly timed photos i-e; photos captured at just the right moment.
Aerial photos of the deadly blasts that occurred in Tianjin, China on Wednesday, 12 August 2015 reveal the extent of the damage caused to the city. At least 85 people have been reported dead in the accident.
Our planet is getting overpopulated, according to an estimate the human population would increase to 9 billion by 2050. Here is some stunning photos that capture the impact of overconsumption and overpopulation.
Tim Mantoani shot 150 famous photographers posing with their most iconic photos. The project was completed in 5 years and the photographs were taken with rare and mammoth 20×24 Polaroid cameras. The project included photographers like Steve McCurry, Phil Stern, Barbara Bordnick and Jeff Widener among others. You can buy the book Behind Photographs: Archiving Photographic Legends containing all photos on amazon.
Steve McCurry
Herman Leonard
Barbara Bordnick
Carl Fischer
David Doubilet
Karen Kuehn
Douglas Kirkland
Elliott Erwitt
Jeff Widener
Jim Marshall
Julius Shulman
Mary Ellen Mark
Lyle Owerko
Mark Seliger
Neil Leifer
Harry Benson
Brian Smith
Brent Stirton
Bill Eppridge
Nick Ut
Bob Gruen
Jim Marshall
Baron Wolman
Robert Mcneely
Phil Stern
Thomas Mangelsen
Davia Hume Kennerly
Donna Ferrato
Donna De Ceaare
Freo Vuich
