The universe has always fired the human imagination. The universe seems boundless and every year we chip away at a bit of the unknown above us. After nine years of travel, this year, for example, we only reached the dwarf planet Pluto and were rewarded with photos that went down in history. But this was not the only space milestone in 2015 caught in the lens. We present to you the most fascinating photos taken from space in 2015.
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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are photography awards given to the authors of comedic photographs of wildlife. This year they were awarded for the first time, and like humans, animals would probably prefer to sink into the ground in shame when they see these videos. Even wild animals are sometimes awkward or awkward things that are not for the public. Unfortunately for the following, a photographer pounced on them. Still better than a predator!
Dronestagram, the Instagram for drone photography, has released the best aerial photos of 2015. The world from a bird's eye view has always been fascinating to humans, but with the advent of commercial drones, this view is no longer reserved for airplanes, balloons and satellites. Drones have become affordable and wildly popular, and you'll quickly see why when you take a look at the best drone photos of 2015.
On Facebook, Instagram and other social networks, we often come across perfect photos that depict an idyllic life that we ourselves do not have. But there is no need to get particularly excited, because in reality, the lives of many authors of these photos do not live up to the photos they publish. And the comic clip, which suggests some real-life examples, is proof that all that glitters is not gold. So check what the truth is often behind the photos on social networks.
Photo books have become a popular way to store and gift memories. And today, when photos are also taken on our smartphones, smartphone applications can help us create the perfect photo book. Here is a selection of five apps that will help you create a beautiful photo book.
Flickr has been a breeding ground for images and videos since 2004, and today has more than 115 million users. At the end of 2015, he, like many others, looked back and published his most "liked" and most viewed photos of the past year. The result? Extraordinary footage that even National Geographic wouldn't be ashamed of.
Usually, when we visit a famous place or city, we look around. But Sebastian Erras discovered the beauty of the place, specifically Venice, somewhere else. Instead of looking around him and at the sky, he looked at the floor and the series of photos "Venetian floor" was created, which reveals why Venice is the city with the most beautiful floors in the world.
It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Self-taught Australian photographer Peter Adams-Shawn has made a name for himself by photographing weddings through the eyes of guests. Literally. He captured wedding moments in the reflection of his eyes. He took his first photo of this kind in 2011, and it became a habit in 2014. His works, which he calls Eyescape, are so incredible that the first man of the prestigious International Loupe Awards for photography justified him because he thought, that it is about stickers.
Iceland is one of those countries that every lover of nature, hiking and panoramic views wants to visit. It is a beautiful island that, with its picturesque landscape and natural beauty that is worth seeing in every season, also impressed the photographer William Patin. See the breathtaking photos of a passionate traveler who says that after ten days in Iceland, his life will never be the same.
You don't need a professional photographer to create a great self-portrait. We have collected some simple tips and tricks that will help us get the photo we want, which we can then use for our professional portfolio without any worries. Let's not forget that the self-portrait should be a reflection of us. That's why we let our personality shine through, because that's all that really matters.
If you believe that love unites and does not separate, the exhibition Love is alone, which starts on December 1, 2015 in Maribor, will be a real pleasure for you. The exhibition will be on view in the Maribor University Library. It is organized by Zavod 13 – a non-profit organization that raises awareness of differences and helps parents of special children.
Day to Night is a series of photographs by Stephen Wilkes, consisting of shots that compressed all parts of the day into one scene. The American puts his camera in a fixed place in a chosen location and takes over 1,500 photos in 24 hours, from which he finally composes one. The result is scenes of London, New York, Paris, Jerusalem in all shades of the day. The photographs are on display at the Day to Night exhibition in New York and Paris.