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Interview with Photographer Mark Zilberman: Capturing the Essence of Humanity

Interview with Photographer Mark Zilberman: Capturing the Essence of Humanity

Today, we are pleased to introduce Mark Zilberman, a photographer whose passion ignited at the age of six when he acquired a Kodak Instamatic 104 during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Largely self-taught, he enhanced his skills at Arizona State University and by assisting renowned photographers in New York.

Riflessi: Mirrors, Virtuality, and the Infinite Realities of Abstraction by Stefania Piccioni

Riflessi: Mirrors, Virtuality, and the Infinite Realities of Abstraction by Stefania Piccioni

Much more than an aesthetic object, the mirror has fascinated and influenced the culture and art of many peoples. Historically it is the first virtuality device, or augmented reality, not only a "duplicator" of reality, but also a transformer of it.

Magic Hats: Exploring the Secret World of Fungi with Catherine Régnier

Magic Hats: Exploring the Secret World of Fungi with Catherine Régnier

Autumn has always held a special place in my heart. There's something enchanting about those suspended moments when the light filters through the trees, casting a magical glow over everything it touches.

Discovering Duality in Photography: An Interview with Douglas Burgdorff

Discovering Duality in Photography: An Interview with Douglas Burgdorff

In the latest print edition of our magazine, we had the honor of featuring the work of the talented photographer Douglas Burgdorff. Surprised that he hasn't succumbed to his most daring photographic adventures, Douglas has traveled the world capturing images that blend beauty and danger, sincerity and insincerity, artifice and natural splendor.

Georgia youth after elections by Aude Osnowycz

Georgia youth after elections by Aude Osnowycz

A wind of rebellion is blowing through the streets of Tblisi, the youth are trembling but ready to fight, because “What is happening in Georgia is quite simply the takeover of the country by Vladimir Putin” exclaims Luka, a young 24-year-old stylist. A situation very reminiscent of that of Ukraine before the war.

Interview with Alva Martín on “Flora Vida”: The Beauty in Impermanence

Interview with Alva Martín on “Flora Vida”: The Beauty in Impermanence

We invite you to read the full interview with Alva Martín, where he shares insights into his creative process, inspirations, and his perspective on the future of photography in the digital age. Discover how this innovative artist continues to challenge the boundaries of contemporary art and technology.

Gurushots: Winter Wonders

Gurushots: Winter Wonders

Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Winter Wonders" Over 100,000 photos were submitted. GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.

Natural abstractions from the Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon ecosystem by Pygmalion Karatzas.

Natural abstractions from the Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon ecosystem by Pygmalion Karatzas.

The Messolonghi-Aitoliko lagoon complex is located in the north part of the Gulf of Patras in the central west coast of Greece. With its shallow area of 150 sq.km. extended between Acheloos and Evinos rivers, it is one of the most important wetlands in the Mediterranean.

Winners: Color Awards 2024

Winners: Color Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce the selection of 100 photographers as winners and finalists of the 2024 Color Awards, an accolade that highlights their distinguished standing within the photographic community. This recognition serves as a testament to their exceptional skills and artistic achievements.

Vincent Lariau: Reinventing Reality through Urban Photography

Vincent Lariau: Reinventing Reality through Urban Photography

Vincent Lariau, a passionate photographer for nearly 30 years, has dedicated his life to capturing and reinventing the essence of urban landscapes. Self-taught after spending a year in a preparatory art workshop for the Fine Arts, he lives and works between France and Ecuador.

Bosch Redux: Reimagining the Surreal Worlds of Hieronymus Bosch through the Lens of Lori Pond

Bosch Redux: Reimagining the Surreal Worlds of Hieronymus Bosch through the Lens of Lori Pond

I became fascinated with Hieronymus Bosch’s “Garden of Earthly Delights” as a teenager. His limitless imagination and intricately detailed images captured my mind. I put these details center stage, using models, wardrobe, special prosthetics and specially-built props to create photographic facsimiles of Bosch’s original paintings.

Virtuoso Venezia by Steven Kruit

Virtuoso Venezia by Steven Kruit

The City of Venezia remains for me an incredible inspirational and fascinating photography location. The beauty of the houses and the canals keep impressing, even though I am originally from Amsterdam so well known to city canals.

Origins by Michael Naify

Origins by Michael Naify

This project is composed of coffee-stained cyanotypes, one of the first photographic processes developed in the mid-19th century. Its principal active ingredient is iron salts, evoking the area known as the 'Iron Triangle', where the imagery for this work was taken.

Vibrant Street Art in Varanasi: A Glimpse into India’s Spiritual Heritage and Culture by Kaushik Dolui

Vibrant Street Art in Varanasi: A Glimpse into India’s Spiritual Heritage and Culture by Kaushik Dolui

The city is no doubt vibrant with its colours and smell, particularly Varanasi Street art at public places. Street art always tend to convey a direct message, gives an idea about the place and it is true for Varanasi, mostly with religious tones having figures of Gods with some abstract artworks.

Bubbles of Magic: Re-enchanting Nature Through the Lens of Catherine Regnier

Bubbles of Magic: Re-enchanting Nature Through the Lens of Catherine Regnier

Artist and photographer Catherine Regnier invites us to rediscover the hidden magic in the smallest details of nature. Through her photographs, she seeks to share her wonder at things that might seem banal or overly familiar but actually conceal a beauty waiting to be unveiled.

Shadows Beneath the Surface: Unveiling the Subway’s Hidden Psyche by Charles Birnbaum

Shadows Beneath the Surface: Unveiling the Subway’s Hidden Psyche by Charles Birnbaum

Captured in the bustling environment of New York City’s subway system, these photographs embody symbolic representations of our nightmares and the hidden fears that often linger beneath the surface of our consciousness.

Fauxliage: Disguised Cell Phone Towers of the American West by Annette LeMay Burke

Fauxliage: Disguised Cell Phone Towers of the American West by Annette LeMay Burke

Fauxliage documents the proliferation of disguised cell phone towers in the American West. By attempting to conceal an unsightly yet essential technology of the modern world, our landscapes are now sown with a quirky and unsettling mosaic of masquerading palms, evergreens, flagpoles, crosses, cacti, and more.

Facade glass cleaners by Alireza Pourkhan

Facade glass cleaners by Alireza Pourkhan

I think the facade glass cleaners have one of the hardest, heaviest and most dangerous jobs in the world because they always have to work at a very high altitude and usually in hot and humid weather, risking their lives for a small amount of money, but for the love of their families.

Blossoms in ice by Marc Heiligenstein

Blossoms in ice by Marc Heiligenstein

In this fascinating artistic work, flowers are frozen in a clear block of ice, creating an impressive connection between the fragility of nature and the immortality of ice. The bright petals of the flowers contrast strongly with the cold, glittering surface of the ice that surrounds the flowers.

After the Fire: Water Damaged by Lynne Breitfeller

After the Fire: Water Damaged by Lynne Breitfeller

After the Fire: Water Damaged, explores photographs as memory by examining the shape-shifting potential of altered images. As a result of a fire above my studio, water impacted my negatives destroying a third of my archive.

The Eternal Field – Entrusting Memories to the Field by Michiko Chiyoda

The Eternal Field – Entrusting Memories to the Field by Michiko Chiyoda

I simply don’t remember about the past or never really thought about remembering the past. I have never been one to hold on to the past, but after my mother's death, I found myself troubled by memories of her. What I remember about my mother is mostly from the time I cared for her.

Mongolia – The migration of the eagle hunters by Josef Buergi

Mongolia – The migration of the eagle hunters by Josef Buergi

Mongolia, a land of vast steppes and rugged beauty, is home to a unique way of life centered around the winter migration of nomadic herders. As temperatures plummet, these resilient people lead their livestock across the frozen landscape in search of fresh grazing grounds.

Seafood Markets Korea by Ezell Jordan

Seafood Markets Korea by Ezell Jordan

Ezell Jordan, street photographer and videographer, has always been deeply curious about the stories of others, stemming from a life of extensive travel, and the exposure to unique and diverse ways of life. Originally a musician from Buffalo, NY, obtaining a Masters in Ethnomusicology in Dublin, Ireland where he currently resides.

The morning light by Stefania Piccioni

The morning light by Stefania Piccioni

In the study of history of photography it’s easy to see how light is fundamental, in fact photographers of every ages have been able to create atmospheres, communicate sensations and show the movement of surfaces through more or less intense contrasts of lights and shadows.

Pixelated Bodies: on censorship and the nude across social platforms

Pixelated Bodies: on censorship and the nude across social platforms

The body has always been a battleground. What is new is that today this field is handed to a few terms of service written by lawyers and enforced by moderation systems that cannot read nuance.

Gurushots: All Black

Gurushots: All Black

Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "All Black" Over 100,000 photos were submitted. GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.

Some Days before & after the Earthquake in Morocco by Oliver Weber

Some Days before & after the Earthquake in Morocco by Oliver Weber

Morocco is a land of contrasts, where each city and town tells its own story through its streets, architecture, and people. From the serenity of Asilah, a coastal gem that gazes out over the Mediterranean to the rich Hispano-Moorish heritage of Tetouan, and the enigmatic blue of Chefchaouen, every corner offers a unique experience that showcases the cultural and natural diversity of this country.

Exploring the World Through Viewbug: An Interview with Benny Bologna

Exploring the World Through Viewbug: An Interview with Benny Bologna

We are excited to share our interview with Benny Bologna, the talented photographer who won first place in the Viewbug "Travel Addiction" contest. His winning photograph, a deeply evocative image of the Colosseum in Rome at sunrise, not only captures the essence of an iconic location but also the emotion and personal story behind the lens.

Together We rise; Immigrants in America by Mark Tuschman

Together We rise; Immigrants in America by Mark Tuschman

Since our founding, America’s identity and character have been grounded in the idea that we are a “nation of immigrants.” It is precisely our diversity and multiculturalism that make our nation unique. People from every corner of the world come here to build a better life for themselves and, in the process, they make invaluable contributions to our cultural, scientific and economic vitality.

John Kayacan and His Journey in Street Photography

John Kayacan and His Journey in Street Photography

John Kayacan discovered his passion for photography during his teenage years. At just 14, he began experimenting with his parents’ camera, capturing anything that caught his eye.

Gurushots: Water World

Gurushots: Water World

Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Water World" Over 100,000 photos were submitted. GuruShots is a platform for people who love taking photos. GuruShots believes that taking photos is an amazing way to express one’s self.

Winners: Monochromatic Awards 2024

Winners: Monochromatic Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce the selection of 100 photographers as winners and finalists of the 2024 Monochromatic Awards, an accolade that highlights their distinguished standing within the photographic community.

Balkan Pray: An AI Project Capturing Nostalgia and Hope in a Fast-Paced Present by Kostis Argyriadis

Balkan Pray: An AI Project Capturing Nostalgia and Hope in a Fast-Paced Present by Kostis Argyriadis

In a world that every day hopes tomorrow will be better, in a world that remembers, perhaps mistakenly, that the past was better, in a world that is speeding every second now, hope is the only thing that is lasting.

Head On Photo Awards 2024: An International Platform for Photographers

Head On Photo Awards 2024: An International Platform for Photographers

The Head On Photo Awards 2024 are now open for entries, offering photographers of all levels the opportunity to participate in a global competition. Submissions will close on August 18 at 11:59 pm (Sydney time).

Signs of lviv by Igor Malijevský

Signs of lviv by Igor Malijevský

Lviv is a town that not even its residents know, and that is fine, for as soon as you begin to realize who you are you begin to put on an act and lose yourself forever. That is why psychotherapists and travel guides will never be anything more than erudite archaeologists, pathologists studying the cells of a beautiful girl

Caldera by Andrei Bortnikau

Caldera by Andrei Bortnikau

The formation of a caldera creates an environment where familiar foundations crumble, leaving everyone inside trapped within a new and uncertain territory. Similar to intense heat and pressure within a caldera, the experience of forced immigration can evoke feelings of disorientation, fear, and despair.

To seek a sun of fuller fire by Adrian Saker

To seek a sun of fuller fire by Adrian Saker

The world is becoming increasingly unimaginable, a world of global disasters, cybercapitalism running amok and the potential threat of extinction, drags us into a kaleidoscopic vortex of confusion.

Naples in Harmony by Giorgio Di Maio

Naples in Harmony by Giorgio Di Maio

The abstract permeates our lives. Starting with the mood we wake up with in the morning: are we in a good or bad mood? How can we define both? Can we somehow touch them, measure them, weigh them? Our feelings are abstract: love and hate. Our aspirations are abstract: serenity, happiness.

Dream of the flesh by Svilen Nachev

Dream of the flesh by Svilen Nachev

I find myself consumed by visions where my deepest desires intertwine with the recesses of my subconscious. These moments are a vivid blend of physical longing and uncharted mental landscapes, where the primal aspects of my nature come to life.

Exploring Alzheimer’s: Echoes of the Unseen by Jennifer Baron

Exploring Alzheimer’s: Echoes of the Unseen by Jennifer Baron

My project is centered on documenting the journey of my mother, who is navigating Alzheimer’s and its profound impact on both her and me. My focus is on capturing the gradual fading of her memories and personal identity.

Analog film;The Indianalog Project by keivan cadinouche

Analog film;The Indianalog Project by keivan cadinouche

Keivan Cadinouche's use of analog film and black and white photography is a deliberate choice that allows him to stand out from an era dominated by bright colors and digital manipulation.

Hands of Tokyo by Caroline Grimprel

Hands of Tokyo by Caroline Grimprel

In the Tokyo subway, all the seats are placed along the sides of the passenger cars, leaving the central space for standing. High handles placed directly above the seats allow standing passengers to face those seated without the risk of falling on them.

Women in Kyrgyzstan by Anna Biret

Women in Kyrgyzstan by Anna Biret

Observing people and their way of life while traveling is indeed an intriguing experience. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, the country boasts a well-organized public transportation system, with an extensive network of private minibuses and regular buses

Solar Recordings of Phone Calls with Family Members, Friends, and Scammers by Bart Urbanski

Solar Recordings of Phone Calls with Family Members, Friends, and Scammers by Bart Urbanski

The length of the exposure causes the film to solarize, turning the sun's path into a dark, vaguely extraterrestrial streak cleaving across the sky in each frame. The exact time of each exposure is dictated by the duration of specific phone calls, allowing inferences to be made about the nature of the relationship and conversation that each photograph records.

Nomadism by Guillaume Holzer: Exploring Freedom and Identity Through Art

Nomadism by Guillaume Holzer: Exploring Freedom and Identity Through Art

This series is an exploration of nomadism and freedom, it is also the synthesis of 8 years of life in Indonesia with the “sea nomads” when I devoted my time to coral conservation with these communities. It serves as a journey into the relationship between place, mobility and identity, inviting the reader to journey through the perspectives of nomadism through the history of the Bajau and Bugis communities.

Whether Every Tree’s Birthday Falls In the Spring by Geyujing Shen

Whether Every Tree’s Birthday Falls In the Spring by Geyujing Shen

Geyujing Shen was born in a small city in Zhejiang, China, where the subtropical climate has brought evergreen tree species everywhere, bringing economic benefits and maintaining the local ecology, but people are mostly oblivious to their presence

Tumble by Osamu Yokonami: Exploring Identity and Cultural Homogeneity

Tumble by Osamu Yokonami: Exploring Identity and Cultural Homogeneity

A few tenths of a second one spends rolling is a moment beyond our control. This is the moment when each individuality emerges, whether it’s a character, a gift, or a result of hard work (although one might not consider denguri-gaeri as hard work).

Memories of Dust: Exploring Traditional Masculinity Through the Lens of Photographer Alex Bex

Memories of Dust: Exploring Traditional Masculinity Through the Lens of Photographer Alex Bex

Memories of Dust is a long-term project documenting traditional masculinity in my home state of Texas. I examine the cowboy, a classic male icon shaped by visual media, and its influence in society today.