In August, the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan threatened to take away the freedoms that people had been working tirelessly to earn. Women’s rights, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech are especially at risk under Taliban rule, and the Network of Women in Media, India … [Read more...] about Photography project helps female Afghan reporters keep sharing stories
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These photography projects reveal the resilience of single parents
Most parents, especially those with young children, will agree: the pandemic has been and continues to be a multifaceted challenge that requires a lot of adapting and adjustment. It has shone a spotlight on the importance of the care-taking sector and has stalled the careers of … [Read more...] about These photography projects reveal the resilience of single parents
Bask in nature’s mystique with this brilliant photo gallery
There is hardly anything more calming and satisfying than looking at galleries of incredible nature photography—well, other than going out into nature and seeing the real thing for yourself. With that in mind, the European Environment Agency recently held it's annual ‘Rediscover … [Read more...] about Bask in nature’s mystique with this brilliant photo gallery
Oceanographer develops algorithm to “remove” water from underwater photos
Derya Akkaynak is an oceanographer and engineer who focuses on imaging and underwater vision. Her newest project, Sea-thru, dives into how we can source clearer images of the underwater world. Akkaynak has developed an ingenious algorithm that essentially “removes" water from … [Read more...] about Oceanographer develops algorithm to “remove” water from underwater photos
Capturing isolation: This is the best of COVID-19 lockdown photography
With billions of people subjected to some level of stay-at-home order over the past couple of months, the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered one of the most profound shared global experiences humanity has ever seen. That’s why photography social network Agora called out to its … [Read more...] about Capturing isolation: This is the best of COVID-19 lockdown photography