Interesting photos

Iosef Stalin heavy tank in Breslau, Germany. Typical Soviet propaganda photo.

Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.

When looking at the majority of historical photos, it might seem that the world was black-and-white and all we had were wars and disease.

This is a weekly handover test to confirm that you do not have a hang-over, due to all the alcohol that you had been drinking last night.

The clock tower of Finale Emilia (near Ferrara), after lthe earthquake of last week in the Italian Emilia-Romagna Region.

Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson