Photography

The Topography of Tears

The geologic complexity of that secret place is what photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher explores in The Topography of Tears (public library) — a striking series of duotone photographs of tears shed for a kaleidoscope of reasons, dried on glass slides and… Read More ›

Beach Photographs

The photographer doesn’t hide, all his photos are reworked on Photoshop, allowing to put forward his own perception of things… More at fubiz. He may be using Photoshop, but he has nailed the sense of sun in a lovely selection… Read More ›

Photos of the Earth from space

Almost without exception, those humans (mostly astronauts), say the experience of seeing the Earth from outer space profoundly changes who they are as a person. It makes the Earth feel more precious, they say, our human grievances seem pettier, and… Read More ›

The underside of an iceberg

Cornell’s guide suggested that the iceberg had recently flipped. Icebergs form when chunks of freshwater ice calve—or break off—from glaciers and ice shelves, as well as other icebergs. Because of the varying densities of ice and saltwater, only about 10… Read More ›