Ken Griffey Jr. tries out his photography skills at the Ryder Cup
Ken Griffey Jr. Embraces Photography at Ryder Cup In his extensive baseball career, Ken Griffey Jr. has rarely blended into the crowd. Yet, since retiring, he’s found a little more anonymity through a new passion—photography. Recently, at the Ryder Cup, surrounded by throngs of fans, he managed to be somewhat incognito, enjoying the role of […]
Life of the displaced in Calais – through images | Photography
The closure of the Curry refugee camp, known as the “Jungle,” in 2016 made the journey from France to the UK far more perilous. This was largely due to heightened security measures and the militarization of borders. In 2024, at least 78 individuals lost their lives attempting to reach the UK, marking the highest toll […]
‘We’re reminded that even beautiful things have their negative side’: Sayan Bose’s best phone picture | Photography
sAyan Bose was traveling for two hours from his home in Kolkata, India in Sungranpur, West Bengal for a day of documentary photography. “I would walk around the village, capture the lifestyles of the locals, ask about their daily lives, their jobs and their struggles,” Bose says. “I spoke to a 17-year-old kid called Ariful […]
George Kalinsky’s photography genius just the start of how awesome he was
We met regularly for lunch, and each time I would watch “The Chris Farley Show,” the old “Saturday Night Live” show where Farley would gush about, say, Paul McCartney. I tried my best not to feel like I was acting as a standby host. , ask him tough questions such as: “Remember when you were […]
‘The most expensive photos ever taken’: the space shots that changed humanity’s view of itself | Photography
IThis was one of history's monumental moments, but if John Glenn had not stopped at a supermarket on his way aboard Friendship 7 to pick up a Contax camera and 35mm film, the visual record would not have been possible. may not have existed. A photograph taken by an American astronaut through the window of […]
The big picture: Khashayar Javanmardi explores the decline of the Caspian Sea | Photography
TThe Caspian Sea, the world's largest enclosed body of water, is surrounded by danger. Dropping water levels due to global warming are being exacerbated by increased water withdrawal from Russia's two rivers, the Volga and Ural. Satellite images show that the ocean is shrinking at a dramatic rate. And levels of pollutants from the five […]
8 accessories to take your photography hobby to the next level
Get closer to your subject with a new lens. (iStock) Want to take your photography hobby to the next level? We’ve picked 8 accessories that will help you elevate your hobby and improve the quality of your work. These accessories and gadgets will not only help you take better photos, but they’ll also keep you […]
Franki Raffles and Joanne Coates review – studies of women and class show how little things have changed | Photography
TThe fact that Frankie Raffles is so little known is a travesty. The Jewish, Marxist, lesbian, feminist photographer worked for just over a decade until her death in 1994 at the age of 39 while giving birth to her twin daughters. At the time, she turned her lens on women with radiant enthusiasm, portraying them […]
‘Is this an image of a sculpture or an invitation to a sexual encounter?’: Esteban Kuriel’s best phone picture | Photography
“My former mentor Elinor Carlucci recommends taking photos every day as a kind of training for the photographic mind,” says Esteban Curiel. On that day, Kriel was staying at London’s St. Ermin’s Hotel and visiting the Sir John Soane Museum, which houses a collection of Greek, Roman and Egyptian figurative sculpture. “Inspired by the fragmented […]
âHe shouted âI wanna dieâ and reached for his gunâ â Gregory Bojorquezâs best photograph | Photography
I Try walking around with some cameras. On the day I took this photo, he had two Nikon film cameras with me, one in black and white and one in color. I had an errand to go to Sunset Boulevard. I went to a repair shop to have my boots resoled, then headed to Amoeba […]