A Sense of Danger by Nicola Kuperus

By focussing his lens on woman’s legs and placing them in precarious and often sinister situations, Nicola Kuperus has managed to create a series of photographs that are not only suggestive of the female form, but also vivid in their storytelling. Often the other half of the subject is out of frame or hidden in someway, evoking a sense of danger or intrigue and exposing the fragility and vulnerability of the naked leg. Kuperus also keeps to a slightly 1950/60s feel with all of the pairs of pins adorned with heels and the sets dressed with Chevys and Cadillacs.

Master of Shadows by Dragan Todorović

Dragan Todorović is a master of shadows, silhouettes and doorways. He manages to put a lot of mystery and mood into his photos.

A Major Accomplishment by David Thompson

I’m an ordinary guy that enjoys photography and loves the outdoors. Having lived in the southwest for the majority of my life I came to appreciate the outdoors at an early age. Growing up in New Mexico, my parents would take me on fishing and camping trips to nearby lakes. Being that we lived so close to White Sands National Monument, day trips on the weekend were frequent. They would let me run around the dunes and explore. I would climb to the top of the dunes in triumph, thinking I achieved a major accomplishment. Once I was at the top of the dunes, I would just gaze at the amazing vista. With age, I grew more intrigued with the outdoors and landscape photography. As my eyes opened to this beautiful world and with a camera in my hand, my appreciation has become a deep passion of mine expressed through my photography. David Thompson

“Convicted” from Sidney Living Museums

Convicted of bigamy and theft. By the age of 24 Alice Cooke had amassed an impressive number of aliases and at least two husbands. Described by police as ‘rather good looking’, Cooke was a habitual thief and a convicted bigamist. Aged 24. 1922

Mugshots of convicted women from Sidney Living Museums. That’s art ! Please notice the great light in these pictures, here are some incredible portraits.

Valerie Lowe and Joseph Messenger were arrested in 1921 for breaking into an army warehouse and stealing boots and overcoats to the value of 29 pounds 3 shillings. 1922

Decay by Matthias Haker

Matthias Haker‘s ‘Decay’ series chooses to focus on the rare beauty of decrepit spaces. The German born photographer is a media computer science student who began taking pictures in 2008. He has since developed an expansive portfolio with images of landscapes, weddings, people, urban activity and architecture. Peeling, rusted ceilings and chipped floors laden with sawdust prove to be quite alluring. The abandoned scenes were once occupied by families, health practices and students, evidenced by the moldy cribs and dental chairs.

Still Learning by Zhangning

“None of my pictures is HDR. i am a beginner. still learning how to handle camera and know nothing about technical side of shooting pictures. all my pictures are from my trips around my large and diverse country.” Zhangning

Geometrical Beauty by Kai Ziehl

Cold and calming photography like the one by German artist Kai Ziehl shows how the coldness of urban landscapes can become meaningful and expressive. These black and white shots capture the true dimension of cities and their mesmerizing constructions.
The pale tonality and the strategic angle and distance of each shot make these landscapes an aesthetic playground of geometrical beauty. Tall buildings, bridges and train stations become a series of breathtaking lines and patterns, adding a whole new level of meaning to each photo.

A Love/Hate Relationship by Nigel Bennet

As one of the last real hold-outs of head-in-the-sand reactionaries and process-fixated geeks, I have a love/hate relationship with photography, and faced with the pig-headed conservatism of most photographic purists I instinctively run a mile. Likewise, much of the discipline’s revered canon leaves me cold, and yet it’s a medium I’ve given twenty years of my life to and that I still believe capable of generating critical dialogue…keep reading on Nigel Bennet website

FAQ by CyanideMishka

FAQ

Who takes your photos?
-Most of my photos are self portraits. If certain one is not, I always mention the photographer in the description.
Will you shoot with me?
-No, I probably won’t unless you’re very close friend of mine or I adore your style.
Can I send you dirty private messages?
-Don’t bother, I never read or respond to them.
Can I draw some of your photos?
-Yes, as long as you give credit.
Can we have a webcam chat?
-No, I’m not your cam girl.
Where are you from?
-That’s none of your business.
How old are you?
-That’s none of your business.
I find nudity offensive, what will you say about it?
-I don’t really give a fuck what you find offensive.
I think your photos are porn and I want to be rude to you, what will you do about it?
-I don’t really give a fuck and I’ll just block you right away.
Do you have facebook?
-No, I don’t use facebook.

CyanideMishka

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The Underbelly of Stockholm by Anders Petersen

Swedish born photographer Anders Petersen has been snapping the underbelly of Stockholm and beyond for nigh on 40 years. Born in 1944 and responsible for what is considered to be one of the seminal photobooks in the history of European photography, Café Lehmitz (published in 1978), Peterson’s pre-occupation with the grittier side of ’60s/’70s Swedish life (think prostitutes, drug addicts, drunks, homeless) has taken him into mental asylums, prisons and homes for old people. His signature documentary style black & white photography is often excruciatingly personal, with his lens pointing at the darker shades of society we would never normally be privvy to.