Author: James Durston

Animal Tall giraffe on plain with horizon full of zebras Oct 14, 2025 —— 3 mins One giraffe, standing apart, long neck lifted toward the sky. The shape is sharp, dark spots tracing patterns down its body. The ground beneath is dry, cracked in places, grass thin and scattered. It waits, or simply exists, alone…

Through the lens of sunset This photo take a quiet and thoughtful sunset. Eyeglasses are held up to the warm evening sky and used to frame the setting sun within one of its lenses. The gold glow of the sun light filters through the glasses casting soft patterns and little marks over its surface. These…

Landscape Mesmerizing Sunset Over Historic Buildings and Towers in Marseille Oct 3, 2025 —— 2 mins Experience the captivating allure of Marseille as the sun descends behind its historic structures and iconic tower. This alluring setting contains an architectural context of streets steeped in the warmth of the light from all buildings against the brilliant…

Animal Monkey and its reflection caught together on glass Oct 14, 2025 —— 3 mins Face against glass, two images at once. One is sharp, alive, staring out with amber eyes. The other is softer, faded, but still present—the reflection. They meet on the surface, real and unreal, side by side. The fur runs down…

Landscape Elegant Nighttime View of a Bridge in Istanbul Oct 3, 2025 —— 2 mins In the stillness of the evening, the black and white photograph shows the bridge’s sinuous forms and cables of suspension reflected sharply in the water below. A cool backdrop of city lights gently illuminates the surface of the water, while…

Landscape Bright Blue Sky Over Calm River Bend with Coastline Sep 17, 2025 —— 4 mins The image is a wide river bend with a clear blue sky. The water gleams a rich moodiness and the shoreline’s curve draws the eye outward. To the left is dark sand which meets the grass, the border is smooth. To the right,…

Landscape Experience the Thrill of Helicopter Tours Over Mount Everest Oct 3, 2025 —— 2 mins Experience the breathtaking stunning vistas of Mount Everest from a helicopter tour, the world’s tallest mountain. See the stunning Himalayan eagle lying visually beneath your feet in one exhilarating helicopter ride after the next, while also providing visitors with…

Monkey Monkey leaning forward with food caught in its mouth Oct 14, 2025 —— 3 mins A monkey clings to the roof’s edge, mouth open, food visible, almost falling. Its face holds the strange balance of alertness and humour. Wide eyes, bright and full, look straight ahead. The moment is ordinary, but the expression is…

A-vintage-Midpoint-Cafe-sign-against-a-sky Mid-Century Modernism shines in this moody photo of the Midpoint Cafe vintage sign on a dull gray sky day. The retro-style font, with its thick strokes and pronounced weathered arrow alternated with a subtle yet curved throwback look reminiscent to those vintage roadside cafes on those long stretches of road. The stark effect of the sign…

Landscape Discover the Tranquil Beauty of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido Sep 30, 2025 —— 2 mins Lake Shikotsu, located in central Hokkaido, Japan, is a beautiful nature getaway. The lake is appreciated for its beautiful clear water and scenic scenery, making it a desirable place for nature to photographers alike. The lake is so often…