A month on, and the devastation caused by the Japan tsunami and earthquake is still impossible to comprehend. With tens of thousands still missing, Jake Price has sent this haunting black & white photo report from Natori, one of the worst affected areas. Via BBC News.
Brazilian photographer Irina Werning's ongoing project Back to the Future is a nostalgic gem. Taking an old photograph from her subject's family album she recreates their portrait in astonishing detail:
[pullquote author="Irina Werning"]I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it’s imagining how people would feel and look like if they were to reenact them today… A few months ago, I decided to actually do this. So, with my camera, I started inviting people to go back to their future.[/pullquote]
Yang Yongliang recreates traditional Chinese scroll paintings photographically, combining urban icons such as cranes and skyscrapers with mountainous landscapes. The level of detail is amazing - see more examples of his work here. Via 500 Photographers.
