Lewis Hine: Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump, 1920
Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The photo “Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump,” taken in 1920 by Lewis Hine, is an iconic photo from a period where ‘Straight Photography’ was recognised as an art form for the first time. Before this, the art of photography was dominated by Pictorialists,…Read More

Ernst Haas. Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969

“Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969” is the most iconic work by one of the pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas. This photograph became a symbol of America’s automobile culture and golden years. It’s eye candy at its best, as the viewer’s eyes keep exploring the otherworl…Read More

Jacques Louis Daguerre. Boulevard du Temple, 1838
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Captured by Jacques Louis Daguerre, “Boulevard du Temple” is a landmark in photography history. It showcases the first humans ever to be photographed: a man getting his shoes shined and the shoe-shiner. This achievement required meticulous scientific processes and an…Read More

Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, 1955
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

Richard Avedon, often hailed as the father of fashion photography, captured the iconic image “Dovima with Elephants” in 1955. Taken at Paris’s Cirque d’Hiver, it features fashion model Dovima, elegantly poised between two…Read More

Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. Flight Study, 2004
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

“Flight Study, 2004” is a captivating work of art, crafted by the husband-and-wife collaborative duo, Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. This photogravure not only draws us into a surreal world but also reflects a harmonious blend of artistic vision and technical…Read More

Neil Leifer. Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston, 1973
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

Yesterday, we shared a photograph by Neil Leifer of Muhammad Ali’s electrifying fight against Ken Norton on our Action Photography group. Today, we are shifting our focus to another monumental moment in boxing history, one that deserves a prominent place on our…Read More

Yousuf Karsh. Winston Churchill, Canada, 1941
Photo Credit: Portraits of Greatness by Yousuf Karsh (Nelson; 2nd Edition (January 1, 1959)

We are turning our lenses towards one of the most timeless portraits ever captured by the brilliant Yousuf Karsh, a photographer revered for his uncanny ability to seize powerful and meaningful expressions…Read More