Photography
98 unrolled threads about photography, each one readable on a single page.
Wolf of X@WolfofXEver wondered what everyday life was like for people living 50, 100, or more years ago..? A rare thread 1. That’s A Genuinely Happy Looking Family, USA, 1959
SummaryA collection of historical photographs spanning from the 1890s to 1980s showcasing everyday life, families, work, leisure, and significant moments across various countries including the USA, France, Australia, and the UK. The images reveal fascinating details about fashion, technology, social customs, and how people spent their time before modern conveniences became commonplace.Aug 20, 202430 tweets♥ 217K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of places that don't look real 🧵 1. Sea of Japan, where snow, beach & sea meet
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 30 stunning natural locations around the world that appear almost unreal due to their unique geological formations, vibrant colors, and surreal landscapes—from salt flats and rainbow mountains to suspended lakes and luminescent caves.Aug 1, 202431 tweets♥ 213KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on the beauty of wildlife 🧵 1. A cub looks at her mother with admiration
SummaryA visually stunning collection of wildlife moments featuring adorable animals, heartwarming interactions, and fascinating facts, from baby pandas and gorillas to elephants and whales, captured through photography and nature observation.Feb 9, 202521 tweets♥ 216K
Lost Temples™@LostTemple7Some Crazy images from the Past 🧵 1.
SummaryA thread compiling 25 striking historical photographs spanning from the 1800s to 1980s, including images of major events, disasters, cultural moments, and pivotal historical instances. The collection covers everything from engineering landmarks and space exploration to civil rights milestones and wartime scenes.Nov 25, 202425 tweets♥ 190KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITLife in America 50 to 100+ years ago 🧵 1. A genuinely happy looking family, 1959
SummaryA visual history thread showcasing American life from the 1890s to 1950s, featuring family photos, urban landscapes, beaches, and consumer culture, highlighting how affordable living and community spaces were during this era compared to today.Feb 13, 202521 tweets♥ 197K
Vertigo_Warrior@VertigoWarriorHow the world has changed over time. ~A Thread🧵 1. Dubai 1985 vs 2016
SummaryA visual thread comparing how the world has changed over time through before-and-after photos of major cities, historical sites, and landscapes, showing urbanization, technological advancement, and the impact of nature and time on civilizations from Dubai and Hong Kong to ancient temples and the pyramids.Mar 30, 202524 tweets♥ 185KWolf of X@WolfofXThen vs now - A Thread 🧵 1. Father and son 30 years later.
SummaryA collection of striking before-and-after photographs spanning 30 years to over a century, showing how people, landmarks, cities, and natural environments have changed over time. The thread includes personal memories like families and couples reunited decades later, historical sites like Chichen Itza and WWI trenches, major urban transformations in cities like Hong Kong and Los Angeles, and environmental changes in places like the Arctic.Nov 20, 202420 tweets♥ 191K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesA thread of rare media of animals that are now extinct 1. Footage from 1933 of the last known surviving Thylacine, commonly called the Tasmanian Tiger. It died in 1936 in captivity in Tasmania. https...
SummaryA comprehensive collection of rare historical footage and photographs documenting extinct animal species from around the world, including the Tasmanian Tiger, Golden Toads, Quagga, and many others that were lost to hunting, habitat destruction, and other human-caused factors between the 1870s and early 2000s.Aug 18, 202416 tweets♥ 166K
Wisdom Kaye@modsiwWHigh Fashion Cuntimals. The Razorbill. (Thread)
SummaryA high fashion editorial project interpreting the Razorbill bird through three full-body looks using designer pieces from Rick Owens, Dion Lee, Ralph Lauren, and others, with each version emphasizing different physical characteristics of the bird through strategic garment placement and styling.Apr 30, 20258 tweets♥ 162K
Valentina Vee@valentinaveeOkay yeah let’s talk about it. It’s because we literally don’t use those lights anymore to light anything, let alone women. And also because modern actresses don’t want to be lit this way. 🧵 http...
SummaryClassic Hollywood lighting techniques created distinctive sparkly eye effects using hard single-source lights paired with soft lens filters, multiple catch lights positioned just for eye reflection, and lower film resolution that hid skin texture. Modern cinematography uses softer lights with digital high-resolution cameras that make skin imperfections visible, making the old harsh lighting unflattering by today's standards, and tight shooting schedules eliminate time for setting up extra lights just for cosmetic sparkle.Jun 5, 202513 tweets♥ 160K
Matías Schrank@MatiasSchrankHilo de fotógrafos que esperaron pacientemente para capturar la imagen de su vida 🧵 1. Leonardo Sens (3 años)
SummaryUn hilo que recopila 25 historias inspiradoras de fotógrafos profesionales que esperaron años, a veces décadas, para capturar la fotografía perfecta. Desde astrofotógrafos que rastrearon la Luna durante 10 años hasta fotógrafos de vida silvestre que pasaron miles de horas en la naturaleza, estas historias demuestran la paciencia, dedicación y precisión necesarias para crear imágenes icónicas.Sep 17, 202431 tweets♥ 151K
internet hall of fame@InternetH0FThis guy photoshops people for a living but, he would never give you what you ask for 😭 😂 A thread 🧵
SummaryA humorous thread about a professional photoshopper who refuses to fulfill clients' requests in the way they ask, instead delivering unexpected and hilarious alternative edits. The thread showcases funny examples of his defiant approach to photo manipulation work.Oct 13, 20247 tweets♥ 155K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The Beauty of Wildlife ~ A Thread 🧵 1. An elephant family is sleeping photographed by a drone…
SummaryA curated collection of stunning wildlife photography and videos featuring elephants, tigers, lions, leopards, orangutans, and other animals in their natural habitats, showcasing moments of family bonds, intelligence, and the beauty of nature captured by talented photographers around the world.Jun 14, 202519 tweets♥ 136KRaghu@IndiaTales7The most Heart-Breaking Photos in History ~ A Thread 🧵 (Open only if you have a strong Heart)
SummaryA collection of 31 historically significant and emotionally impactful photographs spanning from the early 1900s to recent decades, documenting human suffering, tragedy, war, poverty, injustice, and occasional moments of compassion and heroism. The thread includes images of famine, genocide, executions, accidents, discrimination, and family loss alongside stories of survival and human connection.Nov 11, 202431 tweets♥ 141KJames Lucas@JamesLucasIT15 places where nature doesn’t look real 🧵 1. Grindelwald, Switzerland
SummaryA curated collection of 15 stunning natural locations around the world that appear almost unreal due to their extraordinary beauty and unique geological features, including sites in Switzerland, Madagascar, Iceland, Bolivia, and many other countries.Aug 6, 202517 tweets♥ 134KMatías Schrank@MatiasSchrankHilo de fotos de antes y después 🧵 1. Chichén Itzá en 1892 y ahora
SummaryUna colección de 30 fotos antes y después que muestran transformaciones a lo largo del tiempo, incluyendo sitios arqueológicos restaurados, paisajes naturales recuperados, infraestructuras urbanas modernizadas y historias personales de personas y animales a través de décadas.Sep 13, 202432 tweets♥ 142KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the world's most beautiful towns and villages at Christmas 🧵 1. Locorotondo, Italy
SummaryA curated guide to 26 of the world's most beautiful towns and villages to visit during Christmas, spanning from the Swiss Alps and Italian countryside to Scandinavian landscapes and Canadian Rockies, each offering unique festive atmosphere, holiday markets, and picturesque winter scenery.Dec 20, 202428 tweets♥ 130KWolf of X@WolfofXJohn F. Kennedy - A thread 🧵 1. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier, relaxing at the Kennedy family home in Massachusetts on July 4, 1953
SummaryA photo thread documenting John F. Kennedy's life from his early years as a senator through his presidency, including candid moments with family, notable political figures, and international visits, ending with his assassination in 1963.Nov 22, 202420 tweets♥ 132KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most surreal villages on Earth 🧵 1. Marpissa in Paros, Greece
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 30 of the world's most surreal and picturesque villages, from the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, Morocco to the canal-based villages of the Netherlands, showcasing unique architecture, geography, and cultural heritage across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Each village features distinctive characteristics such as clifftop locations, colorful buildings, minimal populations, or historical significance that make them visually and culturally remarkable.Aug 13, 202431 tweets♥ 126K
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