There are many myths about the mysterious place “Curonian Spit”. The landscapes of the Curonian Spit will make your skin crawl. You get the feeling that witches and mysterious spirits are surrounding you and watching you.
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Virginia met the full-scale war when she was 9 months pregnant. February 24 was supposed to be the happiest day of her life as it was the day Virginia was to give birth to her first child. However, everything happened in another way.
Join us as we engage with Jerry Takigawa on art as a medium of expression and resistance, on navigating between two cultures, and on the legacy and lessons that emerge when voice is given to silenced stories.
Using the power of Midjourney v5, I have embarked on a mission to create a series of visually stunning renders featuring individuals from various races and ethnicities. Drawing inspiration from the styles of renowned painters, this project explores the raw and emotional aspects of portraiture.
Lise Johansson is a prominent artist and photographer whose work is currently showcased at In The Gallery in Copenhagen. Her artistic journey is characterized by a profound exploration of the border between reality and fantasy.
It is a pleasure to announce with great enthusiasm the 100 photographers distinguished as winners and finalists in the acclaimed Color Awards 2023. A panel of experts, made up of notable figures from the photographic field, has carried out a rigorous evaluation of each entry, focusing on four key aspects: Technique, visual impact, composition, and distinctive style.
My photography is not some emotional relationship or depiction of emotional turmoil or drama, but rather the simple act of seeing. Of giving myself yet another good reason to get out into the open spaces, not only to enjoy the good fortune of being able to do so, but to create interesting compositions that an appreciative audience might also enjoy.
In an age dominated by technology and automation, where AI, self-driving cars, and robotic systems have become commonplace, (Hand)Made Hamilton poses a thought-provoking question: Can machines truly replace the artistry and skill of human hands?
Menopink project was selected and published in our print edition 26.This series about menopause arose from wonder. When I experienced my first hot flashes I was amazed to find that I was unwilling to talk about it. Even though I am a medical doctor, I too was vulnerable to the taboo surrounding menopause.
Embarking on a journey back to childhood wonder and memories, Nadide Goksun unveils her deeply personal project titled "My Father’s Toys". In this forthcoming interview, we shall delve into a world that oscillates between nostalgia and joy, love and loss, all encapsulated through the lens focusing on cherished toys that played a significant role in her childhood.
How scary is silence? An incessant whistle in the ears that blocks thoughts and unveals memories of the origins, when the air was still and silence prevailed. Then the noise, the metamorphosis of man on Earth, from creation to ape, from ape to man, from man to Destroyer.
Olga was born in Kherson. At the time of the full-scale invasion, she was at home with her family near Bucha, a town in the Kyiv region. There were heavy battles for several months.
Through a discerning and colorful lens, Elisa Miller invites us into her enchanting visual world, navigating through the deep and often tumultuous waters of identity, self-perception, and the representation of women via her photographic work.
This project was selected and published in our print edition 26. The Hat Heads series is comprised solely of self-portraits showcasing individuals adorned in unconventional hats crafted from upcycled objects and materials.
Alisa together with her daughter Vasilisa and her mother Alina, lived in Zaporizhzhia before the full-scale invasion of Russia has started. After the Western media reported about a possible Russian attack on Ukraine, the family fled the city.
Bade Fuwa is a name that has been making waves in the world of contemporary photography. Hailing from Nigeria and currently based in Lagos, Fuwa is not just another photographer; he is a storyteller, a visual poet, and a master at capturing the intricate dance of life through his lens.
Liz Long captivating works are not only celebrated on international platforms, but they also tell stories that juxtapose the complexities of the human experience with an unmistakably playful minimalism. As her masterpiece "Human Nature" graces the cover of our 25th magazine edition.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Photogenic" 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.
The plastic pollution crisis that overwhelms the oceans is also a significant and growing threat to the Earth’s climate. Greenhouse gases are emitted at each stage of the plastic lifecycle—extraction and transport, refining and manufacture, and waste management.
With Midjourney and Photoshop as my artistic allies, I have harnessed the power of technology to infuse mood, color, and imaginative elements into every visual. "Apocalyptic Visions" is a testament to the fusion of AI-driven artistry and boundless creativity
From the cobbled streets of Milano to rustic pathways that transcend borders, photography has been a tool that has enabled artists like Francesco Merlini to capture moments, emotions, and narratives that often go beyond what words can express. Merlini is not just any photographer.
As the summer begins, I feel the urge to plan drives to unknown locations. Through entire spring as it gets little warmer, I start with different outdoor rituals. I prepare my pots for herbs and plants to grow the kitchen and backyard. I grind a fresh batch of coffee beans to get my pour-over cup ready while listening to the birds outside the window.
This is a documentary project dedicated to the stories of 15 Ukrainian women who were forced to leave their homes due to the full-scale war in Ukraine. The found protection and support in the United States. These are women´s voices narrating their stories intertwined with pain and loss.
Balancing Cultures project was selected and published in our print edition 25. These personal images are an expression of the misjudgments and injustices that result from hysteria, racism, and economic exploitation. As a third-generation Japanese American born after the camps, Takigawa was spared bitterness by the gift of his family’s silence about these injustices.
My Father's Toys project was selected and published in our print edition 25. These toys represented a world of magic and imagination, and I longed to touch them and bring them to life. Years later, after my father passed away, I became the keeper of this enchanted collection.
He is a Flâneur. Flânerie, simply put, is an art of strolling and looking. In her 1977 collection of essays, On Photography, Susan Sontag describes how, since the development of hand-held cameras in the early 20th century, the camera has become the tool of the flâneur.
Japan fascinates its visitors with unexpectedly beautiful landscapes, charmingly courteous people and its tangible sense of history and cherished traditions.
The Other project was selected and published in our print edition 25. The Other poses questions of identity and invites us to consider the limited possibilities of expressing one’s true self. Limitations that we can feel due to society, our domestic situation, or even us.
The Hasselblad 500C/M is a legendary camera that has defined a generation of photographers. Its modular design, exceptional build quality, and superior image quality have made it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. The 500C/M's square format and Carl Zeiss lens have become synonymous with the Hasselblad brand, and its influence on the world of photography cannot be overstated.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Summer" 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.
As you wake up to sort of morocco coming to life, and you drive a two hour journey through the desert as the sun is rising over the sand dunes… i saw landscape, humans and visual stuff that i’ll never forget. it was special
It is with great enthusiasm that we are pleased to introduce the 100 exceptional photographers who have been recognized as winners and finalists in the renowned Monochromatic Awards.
"Analogy is the relationship of resemblance between different things," and this concept serves as the foundation that supports his creativity. He always plays with the senses, offering the viewer new and different sensations from what they perceive.
In this series, Gavin Libotte delves into our existence in and around water on a more spiritual plane. He acknowledges that our human lives form part of something larger. He visualizes individuals as unique drops of water belonging to the life's ocean.
The Miracle District project was selected and published in our print edition 25. Thieves with hearts of gold. Ex-cons with souls full of artistry and music. Families trying to live a normal life. In an average small Polish town from behind the curtain, welcome to the Miracle District, where the poverty mingles with pride painting a picture full of bitter charm.
Outer Dark project was selected and published in our print edition 25. This project is an intimate journey, a journey that requires a certain courage because looking inside is never easy. The search for a balance between light and dark, between tension and peace in a silence that is noise deafening.
Crystal clear chalk streams, akin to gin water, intertwine and meander through the counties of Dorset and Hampshire, in southern England, very close to where acclaimed British photographer Ellie Davies resides.
This work is about memory and the stories we tell ourselves. I use photography, collage, and thread to create a visual memoir of growing up in the South in the 60s to re-examine the culture and assumptions of segregation, female identity, and place that I grew up with.
They got attacked with acid when they were young. By people who tried to disfigure them, to destroy their identity, who thought that they could do anything to women and that they could lead them to darkness and silence.
I like to explore the human condition and our relationship to the world around us. The world is multidimensional and we exist not just in a physical space. My images explore our relationship with the physical and spiritual layers of the world. The fragile human essence is at play with the many layers of existence.
The artist and scientist within him are inseparably interwoven. Numerous aspects from both worlds unite in photography, enabling him to take an alternative view of the world and establish new connections among the elements of a scene.
Jacob Gils’ photography often features the natural world, with trees being a prominent subject in many of his images. Through his lens, Gils captures the unique beauty and character of these ancient beings, revealing the intricate details and textures of their bark, leaves, and branches.
Fine-art photographer, Julia Fullerton-Batten, has just completed a charity project, the profits of the sale of fourteen images are being donated UCIM.org.tr - a charity supporting survivors of the earthquake disaster.
The Sarhul Festival is a vivid and colorful celebration of nature and culture among Jharkhand's tribal groups. The event is based on the worship of the Sal tree, which is regarded sacred by the tribes, as well as other natural components.
We live in an information-rich time-poor culture. Takigawa sees a society that is becoming more disconnected from nature—from natural rhythms, cycles, and seasons. Fascinated with the concept of time, he seeks to understand the feeling that time is “speeding up.”
Violence has now virtually become a tragic tradition in the Labor Day street celebrations in Paris and across France, as the number of casualties during clashes between police and protesters seems to rise with every year that passes.
Dodho Magazine partnered with GuruShots "The Worlds Greatest Photo Game" in a photo challenge contest titled "Incredible Architecture" Over 100,000 photos were submitted.
It all began in 1959, when Bernd and Hilla Becher, husband and wife as well as creative partners, set out across the Ruhr with a large-format camera and the almost archaeological idea of cataloguing industrial structures about to disappear.
