The Back Story: A Photo Trend From The 1890s
Ever notice how some people from the distant past turned their backs to the camera?
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Obstructions Vanish From Images Treated With New Software From MIT, Google
Researchers say they've figured out how to remove things like chain-link fences, raindrops and glass reflections from photos.
Narcissistic, Maybe. But Is There More To The Art Of The Selfie?
Some say selfies are a mark of our narcissistic culture. But what about a little photoshopping? Is this further evidence of our vanity — or a platform for our personal brand and self-expression?
An 80-Year-Old Looks Into The Eyes Of Her Teenage Self
In 1950, a teenage girl in Nigeria put on her mother's fancy clothes and posed for a photo. In 2015, she had her first encounter with the original, hand-colored portrait.
'Close Up Baltimore' Tells Stories Of The City, One Portrait At A Time
Inspired by the popular Humans of New York blog, a photographer is aiming to take 200 portraits of his fellow Baltimore residents.
The Seldom-Seen Faces Of The 'Humans Of Kabul'
When Boston photographer David Fox moved to Afghanistan, he began to share pictures and stories about the day-to-day life that rarely gets covered by the press.
The Sad, Stately Photo Of Nixon's Resignation Lunch
A White House photographer captured the lunch that Richard Nixon ate before announcing his resignation. It's an unusual image of a humble meal as power is slipping away.
Israel And The West Bank Through Fresh Eyes
A dozen photographers were set loose with the aim of seeing an old conflict in a new light. The result is a photo exhibit now showing in Tel Aviv and coming soon to the U.S.
What Happened To The 9-Year-Old Smoking In Mary Ellen Mark's Photo?
The photographer, who died last month, has a famous portfolio of arresting images. Among them is a shot of two children in 1990. Amanda thought the photo shoot would change her life. It did not.
A Boy Won't Let A Lion Get His Goat
An award-winning photo captures a friendly encounter between a young child and a painted feline.