Iceland, a country rich with roaring volcanoes, monolithic glaciers, icy mountains and deep fjords, has become a mecca for photographers looking to capture the raw, mystical power of its natural northern beauty. The ruggedness of and stark contrasts present in Iceland’s landscapes makes them irresistible to photographers. Glacial floodplains, waterfalls, towering mountains, fjords and even deserts of volcanic ash can...

Can you spot the fakes? Hundreds of amazing images wash over our greedy eyeballs each and every day, clogging our Twitter timelines and Facebook feeds. Many of them are fakes, lies, or both. Like these! But did John Lennon ever play guitar with Che Guevara? Is the smog in Beijing so bad that people watch video of the sun on...

“All happiness depends on courage and work.” ―Honoré de Balzac So my hope is that this post helps serve as a reminder:  Although sacrifices must be made, you should not have to give up… 1.  Your God-given truth. There will always be people who refuse to respect you – the way you look, the way you talk, the things you say, the styles...

“The Russian Dream – Through the Eyes of an Artiste” is an visual photo-narrative by Arjun Kamath, a Contemporary Portrait and Editorial photographer from Bangalore, India. Arjun is a second year Graduate Film and Television Production student at USC, Los Angeles and is a recipient of two Canon Creative Asia Bronze Awards. The project explores the life of the spirited...

Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals in the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, off the northeastern coast of Indonesia's West Papua province. The archipelago’s four main islands are Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. The Raja Ampat...

Ever want to check out New Zealand? These photos will make you want to ASAP. Whether you’re seeing where they filmed The Lord Of The Rings in person, mountain biking on a snowy cliff or just taking in the sun at the beach, the place has a ton to offer. Photo by Chris Gin. Photo by Ben Seabird. Photo by Alan Gibson. Photo by Yan...

“Some people wait a lifetime for a selfie like this.” —Kelly Clarkson, probably. 1. The guy who went in for a selfie, and came out with rabies. Via 1. reddit.com 2. The guy who went in for an artsy train selfie, and came out with a mild concussion. Via reddit.com 3. The girl whose selfie cost about $1,500 after all the fines. Via reddit.com 4. The guy who managed to catch a saki shot...

John Wilhelm is a 44-year-old IT Director at a Swiss university with a passion for photography and digital art. Some of his most wonderfully creative photo manipulations are of his girlfriend Judith and their three young daughters – Lou (5.5 years), Mila (2.8 years) and Yuna (6 months). John agreed to share his awesome work with Bored Panda...