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Earthrise (1968): William Anders’ Apollo 8 Photo That Launched the Environmental Movement

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Discover how William Anders’ 1968 Earthrise photo from Apollo 8 became the most influential environmental photograph ever taken, launching a global…

Categories History of Photography, Iconic Photographs Tags 20th Century Photography, Environment & Anthropocene

The Blue Marble (1972): Apollo 17’s Full-Earth Photo That Changed How We See Our Planet

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The blue marble earth photo apollo 17 captured December 7, 1972, remains the most iconic Earth image. Discover the technical details, photographer mystery,…

Categories History of Photography, Iconic Photographs Tags 20th Century Photography, Conceptual Photography, Environment & Anthropocene
Green sea turtle swimming under the surface with its reflection, a subject for underwater photography tips

Underwater Photography Tips: Light, Ports and Reef Care

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Discover the depths: Transform your trip underwater!

Categories Practice of Photography, Technology, Tips and Tutorials Tags Accessories & Gadgets, Environment & Anthropocene, Travel Photography

Sustainable Photography: Eco-Friendly Practices Guide

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Master sustainable photography practices with this comprehensive guide covering eco-friendly gear, digital workflows, carbon-neutral operations, and green business strategies.

Categories Business, Facts and Stats, Practice of Photography Tags Environment & Anthropocene
Portrait of Sebastião Salgado in Rio de Janeiro, 2016

Sebastião Salgado: A Lyrical Witness of the Anthropocene

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Sebastião Salgado spent half a century turning gold mines, famine camps and rainforests into monumental black-and-white pictures. In the same years, he and his wife replanted a ruined cattle ranch … Read more

Categories Documentary Photography, Featured Artists Vol.2, History of Photography Tags Black and White Photography, Environment & Anthropocene
Photography and Anthropocene

Photography and Anthropocene

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Guadalupe Plaza Petersen is an Argentinean artist who lives and works in Italy. Her beautiful images make photography resonate with the very geological nature of our world, conveying the urgent … Read more

Categories Theory of Photography Tags Contemporary Photography, Environment & Anthropocene

Susa Solero

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Project “Die Mülldeponie” (‘The garbage dump’). I started about four years ago: the garbage or better litter pictures ‘things in…’. I take long walks in the woods every day ever … Read more

Categories Documentary Photography, Featured Artists Vol.1, Fine Art Photography Tags Conceptual Photography, Environment & Anthropocene, Political Photography, Smartphone Photography

Nadja Shkirat

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Plastic, 2017 . My work deals with surreal still lifes. I aimed to incorporate two themes into the staged world: On the one side plastic as material,which production and disposal … Read more

Categories Experimental Photography, Featured Artists Vol.1, Fine Art Photography Tags Conceptual Photography, Contemporary Photography, Environment & Anthropocene, Surrealism

Lucy Purrington

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A strange blue line painted on stacks of fell trees in the shape of a meandering river caught my eye. These photographs were taken on a mountain range in South … Read more

Categories Documentary Photography, Featured Artists Vol.1, Landscape Photography Tags Contemporary Photography, Environment & Anthropocene

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