The endangered butterfly Gonepteryx maderensis, commonly called the Madeira brimstone, lives in the mountains of the Madeira islands. As caterpillers, they feed on just one type of tree, which is itself threatened by an invasive plant species. Levon Biss The natural reaction for many of us upon spotting an ant, termite, or other unseemly creature… Continue reading Macro photographer Levon Biss’ big bug pictures magnify tiny species’ oversized impact
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A Colorful History of Rainbows
Whether it’s science, symbolism, or mythological significance, we explore how perceptions of rainbows have evolved for thousands of years. The post A Colorful History of Rainbows appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
The Evolution of Nail Art
Let’s take a look at the history of the manicure and some of the major trends in nail art fashions that led us here. The post The Evolution of Nail Art appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom
The Bat Cowl NFT Collection comprises 200,000 unique works of 3D art, inspired by Batman’s iconic cowl. Drawing from the storied history of the comic book character, each work is generated from a whopping two billion possible combinations. Designed in collaboration with DC, Palm NFT Studio, and Daz3D, the project represents Warner Bros.’s latest foray… Continue reading How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom
Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era
A women sob as soldiers arrest their family. “It was one of my first raids in Iraq. At the time, I felt almost no emotion. I was consumed by the novelty and the mania. We got back to the base as the sun was beginning to rise. I opened the door to my trailer and… Continue reading Peter van Agtmael grapples with chronicling the post-9/11 era
We Are Everywhere: Queering Rural America
False narratives of the absence of queer people in rural places are ever present. Here’s how creatives and activists can tell a truer story. The post We Are Everywhere: Queering Rural America appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.
Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
From Antigone Kourakou’s “Transfiguration”. © Antigone Kourakou In this month’s photo books selection, we take a look at an expansive annotated selection of Alec Soth’s work; a collection of images by famous photographers all shot on “the other film” (Polaroid); flowers in contemporary photography; Antigone Kourakou’s surrealist B&W images of women and nature; Curran Hatleberg’s… Continue reading Antigone Kourakou’s surreal exploration of nature & humanity, plus five other photo books for summer 2022
Best iPad cases for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Logitech Combo Touch Check Price Best with keyboard Apple Smart Keyboard Check Price Best budget Soke case for iPad Check Price You may think iPad cases play a purely protective role in the life of your tablet. In reality, they do so much more. Some cases include keyboards, while others ramp… Continue reading Best iPad cases for 2022
How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising
Last year, The Body Shop UK released a new campaign titled Self Love Street, telling the story of three housemates overcoming self-doubt, the pain of rejection, criticism, and the pressure to be “perfect.” The brand was spurred to action, in part, by research indicating that almost one in two people feel more self-doubt than self-love—and… Continue reading How wellness and self-love are influencing commercial advertising
Nikon confirms the end of production for the D3500 & D5600 DSLRs
Nikon is sunsetting two more DSLR bodies. Nikon/Getty Images The death rattle of the DSLR just inched ever closer (Pentax shooters, cover your ears) with the news that Nikon has officially discontinued two more DSLR cameras, the D5600 and the D3500. That brings its current DSLR lineup down to just four cameras, only one of… Continue reading Nikon confirms the end of production for the D3500 & D5600 DSLRs