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Color photo by Niki Gleoudi, family, beach, US, vacation, holiday
© Niki Gleoudi

Editorial • Travel

Photography and Vacation

Vacation: a theme with a long photographic history, one as diverse as the concept itself, encompassing a variety of captivating imagery, and every corner of the globe

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black and white travel photo of temple in Myanmar by Dimple Agarwal
© Dimple Agarwal
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color landscape photograph of the Dolomite mountains in the Italian Alps by Nicolò Taborra
© Nicolò Taborra

Inspiration • Travel

50 Inspirational Quotes for Photographers

These 50 inspirational photography quotes offer insights into the minds of photography greats, from how they see the world and approach the art of making a photo.

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Portrait of child Indian coal workers by Sebastian Sardi
© Sebastian Sardi

Editorial • Documentary

Black Diamond

In Jharkhand, India, fires smolder on the blackened earth, releasing toxic gases into the air. Amid the fire and smoke, men, women, and children dig with their bare hands for a humble rock—known here as "Black Diamond".

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