Tag: Visual Storytelling
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Artkeeping: How a Sydney Aboriginal inmate keeps country close through art
Art as a lifeline across barrier and distance At Long Bay Correctional Complex in Sydney, a residential distance from family and country weighs heavily on many inmates. For one Aboriginal man, aged 75, the distance also highlights the enduring power of culture. His name is kept private for safety and privacy reasons, but his story…
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Photographer Recreates ET Scene After Two-Year Quest, Over the Moon with Final Shot
Two Years in the Making: A Photographer’s Quest When photographer Michael Meighan and his friend Nathan Edwards set out to recreate one of cinema’s most enduring images—the eerie, tender moment between a child and an extraterrestrial in ET—the project was less about a single shot and more about a meticulous journey. What began as a…
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Photographer Recreates Iconic ET Scene After Two-Year Quest
Two-Year Quest to Recreate a Cinematic Moment Almost two years in the making, a remarkable photographic project has brought a beloved film moment back to life. Photographer Michael Meighan and his friend Nathan Edwards undertook a meticulous recreation of a one-of-a-kind scene from the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The duo pursued perfection, studying the…
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Over the Moon: Photographer Recreates Iconic ET Scene Two Years in the Making
Two Years in the Making Photo enthusiasts and fans of classic cinema alike are buzzing about a striking recreation of an iconic moment from the 1982 film ET. A photographer known by the online moniker “over the Moon” has successfully staged a meticulous recreation of the beloved ET bicycle sequence, two years in the making.…
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Taiwo Sanusi Honoured by JCI Lagos Metropolitan for Excellence in Photography and Visual Arts
JCI Lagos Metropolitan Recognizes a Vision in Visual Arts In a ceremony that spotlighted the creative talents shaping Nigeria’s visual landscape, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Lagos Metropolitan honoured Taiwo Sanusi, Founder and Creative Director of Taiwo Sanusi Media, with the Award of Excellence in Photography and Visual Arts. The accolade underscores Sanusi’s impact on the…
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The Century in 46 Photos: A Visual Chronicle of Our Times
Introduction: A Century in Pictures The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” has rarely felt truer than when applied to the last two decades. A carefully selected set of 46 images can distill the sweeping scale of our century—moments of triumph, shock, progress, and upheaval—into a visual narrative that words alone cannot fully…
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The sight of it is still shocking: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far
Introduction: a century seen in 46 frames Photographs have a way of compressing decades into a single, unforgettable moment. The collection titled “The sight of it is still shocking: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far” curates images that crystallize the emotional and historical arc of the 21st century. Each image…
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Visual Voices 2025: Celebrating Creativity and Wonder in a New Era
Introduction: A Year of Visual Voices In 2025, National Geographic Photo Camp expanded its mission, turning classrooms, studios, and outdoor spaces into vibrant studios of discovery. The program once again invited a new generation of storytellers to explore photography as a powerful form of communication, empathy, and cultural exchange. Visual Voices, the collaborative energy behind…
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Astrophotographer Creates Mind-Bending Illusion: Skydiver Appears to Fall Past the Sun
A Cosmic Illusion Captured on Earth Arizona-based astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has stoked a wave of astonishment with a single, astounding image: a skydiver appearing to fall past the surface of the Sun. The photograph, described by many as something straight out of a sci-fi epic, is a masterful composite that blends bold imagination with meticulous…
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A Skydiver Transiting the Sun: A Stunning Astronomical Feat Captured by Andrew McCarthy
Introduction: A Moment When Sky Meets Sun Astrophotography rarely offers a spectacle as audacious as a skydiver appearing to transit the Sun. Photographer Andrew McCarthy has delivered a jaw-dropping image that blends human precision with celestial alignment. The shot, achieved after six careful attempts, places a skydiver in a dramatic silhouette against the Sun, creating…