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Every Picture Tells A Story: Lion Tamer for a touring circus at Ascot, 1936

A fearless lion tamer goads and encourages her intimidating charges during the Bertram Mills Touring Circus at Ascot. Shot by Edward G Malindine in 1936. Courtesy of the National Media Museum on Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: A lone fox during a July snowstorm

A lone fox is caught unawares during a July snowstorm in Jasper Palisade, Jasper National Park – date unknown. Courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Alberta on Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: Kosciusko Public Swimming Pool, Brooklyn 1974.

Four cool guys scope the vibrant and lively scene at Kosciusko Public Swimming Pool, in the Bedford-Stuyvesant District of Brooklyn (New York City). Taken during a hot summer in June, 1974. Courtesy of the U.S. National Archives on Flickr.

Every Picture Tells A Story: Shamrock Hurling Club in Waterford, 1915

This photograph of the Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford Co. Champions, 1915-16: was commissioned by Mr. Murph of, Ferrybank. The 1916 Waterford County Senior Hurling Championship was played in October and resulted in a draw, so Ferrybank Shamrocks (as they were known) played the Young Irelands again on Sunday, 26 November 1916. The Shamrocks won byContinue reading “Every Picture Tells A Story: Shamrock Hurling Club in Waterford, 1915”

Every Picture Tells A Story: Chess Players in Downtown Cincinnati

At Fountain Square in Downtown Cincinnati circa 1973, chess players are in the midst of a game. Courtesy of the U.S. National Archives. Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: Portuguese Cyclists (date unknown)

Courtesy of the Biblioteca de Arte / Art Library Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian Follow Prova de Ciclismo, Portugal. Flickr

Every Picture Tells A Story: Jane Long’s Surreal Historic Photos

Artist Jane Long has added a surreal twist to a series of historical photos of children at play. View more of her work here.

Every Picture Tells A Story: Shanghai Imagined in the year 2114

Shanghai imagined in the year 2114 by Nikolay Razuev See more imaginary cityscapes of the future on Reddit. And witness a breathtaking future retro interpretation of Auckland, done in the past but reflecting the future. Discover more future retro cityscapes.

Stock photos from hell

Prepare to enter a truly surreal and fantastical realm. These stock photos were created by people who had the most noble intentions of using these images in a myriad of situations. Although just how many people purchased these stock photos I wonder? I’d mortgage my house and sell my family to bet that nobody hasContinue reading “Stock photos from hell”

Aspen the Frontier Dog is one handsome, adventurous and capable canine

The Internet is awash cats. Twitter and Facebook is a constant spam feed of felines. And yet we forget our other noble companion, the quietly humble, wise and obedient dog. Enter into the fray the Internet sensation Aspen, the hiking, all knowing mountain climbing golden retriever shot along with his owners in panoramic settings. Aspen accompaniesContinue reading “Aspen the Frontier Dog is one handsome, adventurous and capable canine”