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40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken

40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken

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Why You Need To Wear A Mask In Japan Japanese people often wear masks. There are 3 reasons to wear a mask in Japan: You're sick. Architectural Art Photography There is not much I need to say about this collection of beautiful architectural photos my colleagues handpicked for you. This set of photography is not about the actual architecture only … although you’ll be able to see famous buildings or constructions as well. This collection is mainly about the art in photography and various photographic techniques in use such as tilt shift, slow shutter speed, selective color etc. This time I won’t present my favorites … but I would love to hear yours.

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Cracking Shakespeare's Catholic Code: An interview with Clare Asquith, by Debra Murphy [Editor's Note: Read Clare Asquith's article on the story behind Shadowplay, .] In recent decades the "personal is political" lit crit crowd has read William Shakespeare as everything from Transgressive and Queer to an apologist for Colonialism; from Puritan to Atheist, from regicide to monarchist, from philo-Semite to anti-Semite to Semite. Everyone, it seems, has joined in the "Shakespeare-and-us" game. A Ukrainian woman becomes real-life Barbie Tiny waist. Check. Disproportionately large chest. Check. Long, blond, straight hair. Check. Photography Links That Will Rock Your World This week has been filled with great photography, tutorials and interesting blogs as shared by some truly gifted artists. The photography community has been busy, and Toad Hollow Photography has compiled this list of some of the very best pieces encountered during their weekly adventures. We sincerely hope you enjoy viewing these posts as much at the Toad did in bringing this list to you. The Toad is offering several Limited Edition Prints for sale on his gallery, please feel to pop over and check them out.

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