Breathtaking photos show the bi-annual hunt for honey by the Nepalese Gurung tribe
Twice a year, one of the oldest and most dangerous traditions takes place in central Nepal. The Gurung tribe go on a challenging (to say the least) hunt for honey. Photographer Andrew Newey accompanied the tribe on their expedition and says of his time: ‘High in the Himalayan foothills of central Nepal, Gurung honey hunters gather twice a year, risking their lives to harvest the honey from the world’s largest honeybee. ‘For hundreds of years, the skills required to practise this ancient and sacred tradition have been passed down through the generations, but now both the number of bees and traditional honey hunters are in rapid decline as a result of increased commercial interests and climate change.’ Via Design Wreck
Photographs taken inside of instruments
There’s something other-worldly about these shots by Mierswa Kluska for the Berlin Philharmonic, which take a fascinating perspective from within the acoustic instrument. The internal landscape draws parallels to the architecture of buildings, and with a bit of imagination you can almost feel the unique tone and life of each acoustic instrument just by looking inside them. Inside instruments
Underworld: The Intrepid Cave Photography of Robbie Shone
China Caves 2012 / Hong Meigui Expedition to explore giant caves in Wulong County. The giant caves of Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. Exploring The Gouffre Berger (cave) in the Vercors region of France. At just over 1000m deep, The Gouffre Berger is recognised as one of the best sport trips in the world. A cave explorer climbing out of a Maelstrom on the fixed rope in Boxhead Pot, Yorkshire Dales. The giant caves of Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia Robbie Shone is a British adventure, cave and travel photographer based out of Austria. Collected here are some of his most jaw-dropping shots, many from a 2012 excursion into cave systems in Wulong County, China.
Henry Leutwyle
Photographer Henry Leutwyle reveals an intimate look at the fascinating subculture that is professional ballet. His passion for this art has lead to this photographic documentary, unveiling the faces of tremendous hard work, discipline and physical sacrifice for the sake of beauty. Vanity Fair Posted in: Ambient, Black & White, Commercial / Editorial, Featured, Photography, PortraitTags: art blog, ballet, black and white, editorial, empty kingdom, Henry Leutwyler, Photographer, Photography, portrait, vanity fair
Mother And 4-Year-Old Daughter Take Adorable Pictures Of Their Impressive Yoga Poses
New-Jersey-based yoga practitioner and mother of two Laura Kasperzak has taken to doing yoga together with her 4-year-old daughter Mini and snapping cute photos. It didn’t take her long to realize that her 4-year-old daughter Mini is extremely fond of doing yoga, and the Internet went nuts – they already have 725,000 followers on Instagram. Kasperzak has been practicing yoga for 17 years and has also been teaching classes and workshops in New Jersey. However, her passion for this Eastern meditation and training practice peaked after the births of her two children, who also found yoga interesting. Because Mini’s older brother is too shy to pose before the camera, she is more than happy to soak up the limelight. These amusing and inspiring photos show that exercise can be fun. Source: Instagram | twofitmoms.com (via)
Russian Photographer Takes Stunning Portraits With REAL Animals
What you’re about to see is not Photoshop – Moscow-based Russian photographer Katerina Plotnikova created these stunning images with the help of real live animals! She is only the latest in a line of excellent surreal photographers covered by Bored Panda, but her unique choice of models brings her amazing compositions to the next level. [Read more...] While seemingly dangerous, these shots were made possible with the help of professional animal trainers. The bear, held by many as a symbol of primal strength and instinct, contrasts especially well with the elegant princess it has embraced. Even without the well-trained animals, her photos possess a rich mysticism and dream-like quality that makes them absolutely enchanting. Source: Facebook | Vkontakte | 500px
Winners of 2014 Sony World Photography Awards
Every year, Sony World Photography competitions are held under three categories as professional, open and youth. Among 70,000 entries and 139,554 images by amateur and professional photographers from all over the world, this year’s winners are selected and will be announced on 30 April 2014 at a ceremony in London. Here you can see some of the spectacular shots by various creative photographers.
Lovely Children Photography by Kate Parker
You know how much we adore different types of photography and sharing the best works with you. Family and children themes are something we are especially fond of and we always look for new photographers to introduce you. Luckily, we have stumbled upon Kate Parker and her amazing shoots of her own daughters, Ella (8) and Alice (5). She explains her work with these words “Teeth are lost and grow in an instant.
Photographer Recreates Children’s Nightmares From The 60s In Dark And Twisted Images
Most of us have at least one unforgettable childhood dream or nightmare that branded itself permanently into our memories. These powerful and imaginative childhood dreams were what interested American photographer Arthur Tress when, in the late 1960s and 70s, he created his psychoanalytic “Dream Collector” series of images, which captured children’s nightmares in terrifying detail. According to the artist’s statement, “Dreams or nightmares were collected by conversations with children in schools, streets, or neighbourhood playgrounds. The children would be asked means of acting out their visions or to suggest ways of making them into visual actualities… These inventions often reflect the child’s inner life, his hopes and fears, as well as his symbolic transmutation of the external environment, his home or school, into manageable forms.” More info: arthurtress.com | blogs.getty.edu (h/t: petapixel)
