Category: Photographs

The Story Behind the Iconic Burning Monk Photograph

February 25, 2019 Photographs
Thích Quảng Đức became famous when he burnt himself to death. This Buddhist monk from Vietnam was doing this as a show of his hatred of oppression.  The oppression he was opposing was the South Vietnamese’s pro-catholic policies and their laws that discriminated against Buddhists, specifically the fact that the…

Tank Man – The Tiananmen Square Photograph

February 6, 2019 Photographs
One of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring photographs in modern history is the image of the unknown protestor standing in front of a row of army tanks in Beijing. Little is known about this man aside from his heroic interruption of military power and the fact that he was possibly…

The World’s Most Influential Photographs

December 12, 2018 Photographs
We have all seen photographs which have caused us to stop short and stare in wonderment and that’s why photography is considered one of the most powerful art mediums. These photographs have all had an impact on the world in one way or another. 1957: Milk Drop Coronet by Harold…

The Most Important Photo Ever Taken

November 20, 2018 Photographs
Photography first became prominent toward the end of the 19th century as the technology became more refined. Over the years, we’ve seen a number of different mediums emerge from the photographic world, with the latest being high definition digital.

The Most Heartbreaking Photographs of All Time

November 6, 2018 Photographs
Since the day the camera became portable, photographers throughout the years have captured some of the most terrible moments in recent human history. These are pictures that often convey the very worst that humanity has to offer, or suffering that most of us will never know. These are photographs that…

The Firsts In The Photographic World

November 6, 2018 Photographs
Photography was first invented in the early 1800’s, and in the time since then, it’s become the world’s most powerful visual medium. Photographs are a part of our daily lives in today’s era, and we often take for granted just how powerful it is to capture a moment forever whenever…

5 Quick Photography Facts

October 30, 2018 Photographers Photographs
Photography is present everywhere these days, whether as a part of advertising campaigns, scientific articles, media around current events, propaganda, or just the personal pictures we take to celebrate whatever we wish to remember. It’s difficult to imagine a world without it, and yet, just 200 years ago it didn’t…

The World’s Most Famous Photographs

October 16, 2018 Photographs
While some may not know the story behind them, these photographs are just a few of the world’s most instantly recognisable. These photographs have all helped shape our history in one way or another and were taken by some of the most famous photographers in history. Henri Cartier-Bresson: Man Jumping…

Marilyn Monroe’s Flying Skirt

September 3, 2018 Photographs
She is possibly one of the worlds most famous women, even to this day, and the iconic photograph of Marilyn Monroe with her white skirt billowing up behind her is one that just about everyone has seen at some point or another. Taken on September the 15th, 1954 by photographer…

The Beatles Abbey Road Album Cover

September 3, 2018 Photographs
It’s arguably one of the most famous album covers of all time. The Beatles Abbey Road album features the fab four crossing a zebra crossing on Abbey Road, and this image has become one of the most iconic of their career. As well known as the online pokies Australia has…