A Japanese Photographer Traces How Cities Are Built and Destroyed
The New YorkerA beautiful photo essay.
Published in Weekly Filet #269
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Earth’s Wonders Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
Planet«Like getting a view out the window of an airplane 450 kilometers high.» Stunning images.
Published in Weekly Filet #268
If I remain alive: The Ghouta diaries
AFP«The things that I have witnessed here, I will never forget. If I remain alive.» The bombardement of Eastern Ghouta in Syria, as seen by a local photographer.
Published in Weekly Filet #266
The Opioid Diaries
TimeJames Nachtwey, a war photographer for 35 years, on documenting the USA’s ongoing opioid crisis: «In revisiting my own country I discovered a national nightmare.»
Published in Weekly Filet #266
At Night
96dpiSix beautiful photo series of urban spaces at night, by German photographer Andreas Levers.
Published in Weekly Filet #265
2000 Days on Mars With the Curiosity Rover
The AtlanticIt never ceases to amaze me that we get to see such detailed images from a place that is millions and millions of kilometers away from earth. Sometimes, just for fun, I try to think of everything that needed to be invented and discovered to get so that I can see those images on a mini-computer in my hand. Inconceivable.
The way the sun shines on the picture
RedditJust an oddly satisfying image, brought to you by Edward Hopper and the sun.
Published in Weekly Filet #262
A New Silk Road
The New YorkerChina is investing billions in building pathways to Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. What that looks like.
Published in Weekly Filet #261
Best Photos of 2017
National GeographicNot your average «year in images» gallery. Most of these images show people, events, sceneries you haven’t seen before. And all are linked to highly fascinating stories. A true rabbit hole to go explore over the weekend.
Published in Weekly Filet #261
How To Photograph a Vacation
MediumI really like the rule of six. Will keep that in mind for my next vacation.
Published in Weekly Filet #253