Photography
99 unrolled threads about photography, each one readable on a single page.
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of historical photos you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. Eiffel Tower during construction, 1887-1889
SummaryA curated collection of rare historical photographs spanning from the 1800s to 1981, including iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower under construction, famous cultural moments like Einstein meeting Chaplin, and unusual historical events like a Civil War veteran surviving a shot between the eyes.Mar 12, 202523 tweets♥ 93.4KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of the most beautiful sports venues on Earth 🧵 1. Estadio BBVA, Mexico
SummaryA curated collection of 30 of the world's most visually stunning sports venues, ranging from football fields in picturesque mountain settings to swimming pools with dramatic ocean backdrops, located across diverse countries including Italy, Norway, Greenland, and Thailand. The thread showcases unique venues like a forest football field near Moscow, a floating pitch in Thailand, and Europe's highest stadium in the Swiss Alps.Aug 15, 202431 tweets♥ 88K
CoMuse@cmmngmntEl tamaño real de las cosas 🧵 1. Si Saturno estuviera tan cerca de la Tierra como la Luna, este es su aspecto:
SummaryUn hilo de comparaciones visuales sobre el tamaño real de cosas famosas y sorprendentes alrededor del mundo, desde planetas y monumentos históricos hasta animales extintos y estructuras naturales, demostrando la escala mediante fotografías y composiciones.Oct 15, 202427 tweets♥ 88.1KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on the beauty of Pareidolia, our brain's tendency to see familiar shapes in random patterns 🧵 1. Tavolara Island, the sleeping cat
SummaryA delightful visual thread showcasing pareidolia—the brain's tendency to see familiar shapes in random patterns—featuring natural formations and landscapes around the world that resemble animals, faces, and recognizable figures, from Tavolara Island's sleeping cat to the Face on Mars.Aug 18, 202426 tweets♥ 82.2K
Sabiduría Eterna.@LealtadSabiaMirando el mundo a través de un Microscopio🧵 1. Foto aterradora de la cara de una hormiga
SummaryUn hilo que compila 25 fascinantes imágenes microscópicas y macrofotografías de la naturaleza, objetos cotidianos y biología, revelando estructuras sorprendentes invisibles al ojo humano como hormigas, ojos de animales, células, hongos y materiales comunes.Oct 15, 202426 tweets♥ 81.3K
Pato Bonato@patobonato🇰🇵 HILO de fotos contrabandeadas de Corea del norte y que están PROHIBIDAS en dicho país. 🧵
SummaryUn hilo de fotos contrabandidas de Corea del Norte que muestran la realidad prohibida del país: pobreza extrema, desnutrición, trabajo infantil, control gubernamental, y represión de la libertad de expresión. Las imágenes contrastan la propaganda oficial con las difíciles condiciones de vida de la población civil.Feb 23, 202523 tweets♥ 83.6K
Earth_Wanderer@earth_trackerThe terrifying beauty of the Ocean. 🧵 A Thread Not for the soft-hearted ⚠️
SummaryA visually stunning thread showcasing the ocean's incredible and terrifying beauty, featuring deep-sea creatures, massive waves, marine life like whale sharks and giant squids, and dramatic ocean phenomena from the Mariana Trench to bioluminescent waters.Apr 2, 202527 tweets♥ 78.5KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITSwitzerland doesn't look real – a thread 🧵 1. Many scholars believe that Tolkien's 1911 hike through Lauterbrunnen directly inspired the valley of Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings. ...
SummaryA visual thread showcasing Switzerland's most stunning landscapes, from Alpine villages and dramatic mountain peaks to pristine lakes and waterfalls, with historical context and literary connections including Tolkien's inspiration from Lauterbrunnen Valley for Rivendell.Mar 22, 202522 tweets♥ 77.1KPato Bonato@patobonato🇰🇵 HILO de fotos contrabandeadas de Corea del norte y que están PROHIBIDAS en dicho país. 🧵
SummaryUn hilo que comparte fotos contrabandeadas de Corea del Norte que están prohibidas por el régimen, revelando lo que el gobierno intenta ocultar: debilidad, pobreza, malnutrición, trabajo infantil y la vida real de los ciudadanos. Cada imagen representa un acto de rebeldía visual contra un sistema que controla estrictamente qué se puede fotografiar y mostrar al mundo.Jun 12, 202518 tweets♥ 82.3K
Vive con Propósito.@PropositoyVidaLas fotos más desgarradoras de la historia ~ Un hilo NO apto para sensibles 🧵 (Ábrelo solo si tienes un corazón fuerte)
SummaryUn hilo que recopila 30 de las fotografías más impactantes y desgarradoras de la historia, documentando momentos de tragedia humana, guerra, hambre, pérdida y crimen a lo largo de diferentes épocas y regiones del mundo.Nov 13, 202431 tweets♥ 77.5KSabiduría Eterna.@LealtadSabiaEstas son las calles más bonitas del mundo: Abro hilo 🧵👇 1. Kioto, Japón 🇯🇵
SummaryUn hilo que presenta una lista de las calles más bonitas del mundo, incluyendo lugares como Kioto en Japón, Setenil de las Bodegas en España, Brujas en Bélgica, Burano en Italia y muchas ciudades europeas conocidas por su arquitectura y belleza. El contenido incluye también promociones del autor sobre monetización en X y cursos de crecimiento en redes sociales.Mar 22, 202529 tweets♥ 77KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITLife in America 40 to 100+ years ago 🧵 1. This was Los Angeles in the 1950s
SummaryA nostalgic photo thread showcasing American life from the early 1900s through 1980s, featuring iconic scenes from major cities, everyday activities, economic data from the 1940s, and cultural moments that highlight how drastically daily life and affordability have changed over the past century.Aug 28, 202522 tweets♥ 70.6K
Not Jerome Powell@alifarhat79The most iconic photos and memes in history. A thread 🧵:
SummaryA curated thread showcasing iconic photos and memes throughout history, ranging from famous historical moments like Tank Man and the moon landing to contemporary memes and celebrity moments. The collection spans from major world events to viral internet culture and pop culture figures.Mar 26, 202531 tweets♥ 75.7K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The real size of Animals ~ A Thread🧵 1. The insane size difference between a Lion and a Lioness.
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the impressive and often surprising sizes of various animals from around the world, including lions, king cobras, elephants, tigers, whales, and other creatures that demonstrate the incredible diversity of animal sizes in nature.Jun 18, 202518 tweets♥ 75.1KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITPlaces on Earth that don't look real - thread 🧵 1. The hills of Tuscany, Italy
SummaryA curated collection of 20 extraordinary and surreal locations around the world, from Bolivia's mirror-like salt flats and Iceland's elephant rock to Vietnam's limestone islands and Peru's rainbow mountains, showcasing Earth's most visually stunning and seemingly fictional landscapes.Feb 23, 202521 tweets♥ 70.1K
Today In History@historiginsThe fear of big is real, and these pictures will prove it. Photos and videos that will awaken your megalophobia: I open thread 🧵 1. Swedish warship Vasa
SummaryA visual thread showcasing massive objects and structures designed to trigger megalophobia (fear of large things), featuring examples like the Airbus A380, giant sequoia trees, pyramids, blue whale hearts, and enormous natural formations from around the world.Jan 7, 202526 tweets♥ 70.6KRaghu@IndiaTales7Places on Earth that look too magical to be real🧵 Open the Thread and be Amazed 🩷
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 27 breathtaking locations around the world that appear almost unreal, including natural wonders like Mauritius's underwater waterfall illusion, Bolivia's salt flats, Iceland's basalt canyon, and Japan's stunning parks. Each location features unique geological formations, rare flora, or stunning visual phenomena that make these places seem like they belong in fantasy worlds rather than Earth.Apr 19, 202528 tweets♥ 64.6K
Jeremy Wayne Tate@JeremyTate41Thread of religious wonders so surreal you won't believe they exist 🧵 1. Sumela Monastery, Turkey (386 AD)
SummaryA visual tour of 25 breathtaking religious sites from around the world, featuring ancient monasteries, cave churches, and mountaintop sanctuaries built in impossibly remote and dramatic locations across Europe, Asia, and South America. From Ethiopia's cliff-perched Abuna Yemata Guh to Bhutan's Tiger's Nest and China's Fanjingshan Temples, these architectural marvels showcase centuries of human devotion and engineering ingenuity.Oct 16, 202425 tweets♥ 62.8KRaghu@IndiaTales7Heart touching moments of animals caught on camera ~ A Thread 🧵 1. Holding on by Igor Altuna
SummaryA collection of touching and dramatic animal moments captured on camera, including animals displaying intelligence, courage, and compassion—from CPR rescues to lions' final moments to heartwarming reunions between animals and humans, highlighting both the beauty and brutality of nature.Oct 18, 202430 tweets♥ 62.8KJames Lucas@JamesLucasIT