Photography
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It is January 1799. Étienne-Gaspard Robert debut’s his ‘Phantasmagoria’ in a ruined abbey in Paris. Little does he know he is about to become the trendsetter of the way ghosts are portrayed…
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The UK’s leading ufology and paranormal event, Awakening Expo, invites you to explore the dark side of ufology at The Albert Halls, Bolton on Saturday, 17th February. Book tickets now!
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Colin Shaw’s photography gives a different perspective of the local landscape than the usual pristine views. His large scale images of mineral extraction in North Derbyshire show how the quarries are an integral part of our surroundings and crucial to building the infrastructure of modern life. Meet the Artist behind Quarried, Colin Shaw, Saturday 2-4pm.…
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The art of spirit photography took off in the 1860s and has as a main focus photographing ghosts, or spiritual entities. It was basically used to hunt ghosts.This crazy hobby started when William H. Mumler, who worked as a jeweler in Boston and was an amateur photographer on the side. Apparently, Mumler took a photograph…
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The dilapidated church, which has laid unkept since the 1960s, has been transformed into a powerful art installation and tourist destination by artist Jakub Hadrava. read more 500px ISO » Stunning Photography, Incredible Stories » The Haunting Art Installation in an Abandoned Church You Need to Visit.
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A small car graveyard out in the Fens. read more Urbex: MG Graveyard — Darbians Photography.
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The origins of this company go back to its founding in the year 1833. The first production site was opened on this spot in 1836 and is the oldest factory-like building in this part of the city. read more Distillery H. – arcanum. urban exploration..
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The sunken remains of the Japanese battleship Musashi were found in the Sibuyan Sea, off the coast of the Philippines, according to an announcement made this week by billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The tech innovator has been leading an expedition to find the World War II battleship, which sunk on Oct. 24, 1944, during…
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Hundreds of costumed people carried flaming torches as they took to the streets of Shetland, in Scotland, during the annual Up Helly Aa festival to celebrate the island’s Norse heritage read more Up Helly Aa, longship burning festival – in pictures | UK news | The Guardian.
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The story goes that sometime in the 1950s the Cooper family of Texas bought an old house and moved into it. On their first night there, the father took a photo of Mom and Grandma posing with the two kids at the dining room table. Everyone was happy and smiling. They were living the American…
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Not too far south of Tokyo sits a yard of retired trains of varying ages. The oldest residents are two steam locomotives dating back over half a century, they sit proudly on their patch with their steam engines still intact, slowly decaying under the watchful eye of Mt Fuji on the horizon. The other carriages…
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Stunning images of outer space have been released, which have been taken by amateur astronomers and photographers.The Central West Astronomical Society received more than 200 entrants across Australia and picked the best of the best for the 10th annual David Malin Awards, as part of the CWAS AstroFest. read more Outer this world! Stunning photos…
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There’s something eerily beautiful about the ruins of these old churches which were all abandoned and forgotten for various reasons. Some played important historical roles during times of war and civil unrest, while others depict the challenges and hardships faced by our modern world. Now, all that remains of these architectural wonders are parts of…
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THESE sinister images show the eerie insides of an abandoned train yard lost out of its time in rural, present-day Hungary. read more Haunting train graveyard filled with carriages used to ferry millions to Auschwitz | World | News | Daily Express.
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The shortlist for the Society of Biology’s Photographer of the Year reveal has been revealed – and it includes a stunning array of images from across the natural world.In the competition there are two categories, the regular Photographer of the Year and the Young Photographer of the Year.The theme of this year’s competition was Home,…
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It is supposedly an image caught on a trail camera in the woods in Rowan, or maybe Cabarrus County, but it turns out that it is something else entirely. read more Real or fake? Hunter’s trail cam captures bizarre image, but we – WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC.
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A return visit to the old asylum/hospital. I was pretty much around all the remaining buildings today but access was limited to just a couple and not really much inside to photograph.. read more Walking the wards Urbex |.
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During the Victorian era and the early 20th century, occultism swept across America and Europe. The movement centered on the belief that life continues after death, and that spirits can be contacted via mediums. During this time, many people came forward claiming they had psychokinetic powers and went to great lengths to prove it, either…
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Incredible footage has been captured of Iceland’s largest volcanic system Bardarbunga erupting beneath the spectacular display of the aurora borealis. Bardarbunga erupted over the weekend after weeks of increased seismic activity. The video, uploaded to YouTube by photographer Martin Rietze, begins with a timelapse view of the northern lights, before moving closer to get shots…
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The way that we approach death and the unknown as a society changes rapidly according to technology, poverty, political stability and religious belief. Nowhere is this more evident than in the often forgotten underground crypts, catacombs and charnel houses hidden in some of the most ordinary and extraordinary places on earth. From deeply personal family…
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Back-to-back eruptions on the sun sparked a geomagnetic storm last week, which generated dazzling auroras over the northern latitudes.Observers from Maine to Sweden sent Space.com amazing photos of the auroral displays. read more Spectacular Auroras from Solar Storms Wow Stargazers Photos, Video.
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At first blush, it looks like your usual night sky photography, with stars gleaming off to the side above a rocky landscape. Then you see that weird alien-looking being and you wonder whether otherworldly visitors have finally made an astonishingly showy appearance. read more News – Great shot: Glow worms gleam like stars in Hollow…
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Everybody loves pictures of the northern lights? If you’ve never tried to shoot the aurora yourself but always wanted to, here are a few tips to get you started. read more How to Take Great Pictures of the Northern Lights.
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Before most cables ran underground, all electrical, telephone and telegraph wires were suspended from high poles, creating strange and crowded streetscapes. Here are some typical views of late-19th century Boston, New York, Stockholm, and other wire-filled cities. read more Photos from the Days When Thousands of Cables Crowded the Skies.
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All this week the moon hangs bright in the evening sky, adding to the beauty over our heads. Full moon is on Monday, Sept. 8. This is the “harvest moon,” so named when farmers of yesteryear relied on the moonlight to give them more time to bring their crops in. read more Looking Up: Picturing…