Orson Welles is of course one of the most known and respected directors in the history of cinema. Most people know him for his 1941 film, Citizen Kane. His production, starring himself, is considered to be one of the best movies in history; despite it not being that excellent and Orson himself later declaring thatContinue reading “Orson Welles’ Unfinished Business”
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Eurovision 2021: The Trends
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual event where competing acts from various European countries (and their guests) duel for a win. The country which wins will be the host country for the next edition. In the past, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was a get-together event, where Europe presented its top acts, but now,Continue reading “Eurovision 2021: The Trends”
Limited Edition Sea Series
Marco Simola is a photographer who took a series dedicated to the sea. He is selling his Sea Series online. This beautiful capture of the sea as experienced in Peru is almost abstract in nature due to its long exposure and very symmetric, yet natural composition. It is a photograph that can truly make aContinue reading “Limited Edition Sea Series”
Are NFTs the Future of Digital Art?
Recently, there has been a massive discussion about Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs. This concept is not a very new one, but it has now taken off more than ever before. In short, an NFT is a digital asset that is non-fungible and can be anything that can be digitalized. Some of the most popular NFTsContinue reading “Are NFTs the Future of Digital Art?”
Mist at Dawn
Life is composed of layers upon layers, but it all starts with a wake-up. The morning is not only a special time of day, but also a very photogenic one, as this picture titled Foschie All’Alba (Mists at Dawn) by Luigi Alesi proves. The play of colors, shapes and subtle textures expresses a beautiful morningContinue reading “Mist at Dawn”
A Bicycle Ride Through the Wet Snow in Tanvald
Reinhold A. Fragner took this still in Tanvald, Czechia. It is in many ways an emblematic shot that captures an atmosphere many people have seen; that of a train surrounded by snow at night. The photograph thus acts as a connector.
Breaking In
The army and military themes are very popular in photography. This picture by Vincent H. is an eye-grabbing image due to its ambiguity. We can definitely see that an a military action is underway, but the character at the center makes the entire image more ambiguous: is it a drill; is it from a film,Continue reading “Breaking In”
An Open Cone
FermÃn Narciso’s photograph titled “Open” showcases a controversial topic in a very picturesque, calm manner. The message is as clear as it can get. Or not?
End of Winter
In the wintertime, artificial lights take place of the sunlight. This photograph by Christian from Berlin captures the spirit of man-made light in darkness and makes the viewer better understand the relation between humans, technology and nature.
Chromatics All the Way
Cromeo is a graphic designer and photographer based in Spain. In this picture titled Peaceful, he used a variety of tones of blue to communicate a special early morning feeling (or afternoon?). The resulting image is a fine and clear example of how the chromatic of a picture can go hand in hand with theContinue reading “Chromatics All the Way”