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“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” – Albert Camus The temperatures begin to chill. The leaves crumble to the ground and trees are left bare. Still, Autumn remains a favorite time for many in the northern hemisphere. Indeed, Americans in particular chose autumn overwhelmingly as their favorite season in a 2023 survey […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti The Pacific Island nation of Papua New Guinea is one of the world’s most culturally diverse destinations. The island is home to hundreds of indigenous tribes, each with its own language, beliefs, traditions, and customs. UIG is privileged to work with several contributors whose wonderful images provide a snapshot of some of […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Imagine living inside of a rock, within an ancient city built inside or beneath rocks. Present-day and ancient inhabitants of Vardzia (Georgia), Petra (Jordan), Matmata (Tunisia), Mesa Verde (USA) Kandovan (Iran), Ajanta (India) and Cappadocia (Turkey) share this experience, living in cities built on rock, or even dug into it. These are some of […]
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Images by UIG photographer Marco Scataglini, focuses on documenting the Tuscia territorial area, in the Lazio Region. Highlighting an interesting landscape phenomenon – The Lazio Ecological Transition. The Lazio Region, in central Italy, is engaged in what is called an ‘Ecological Transition’. Its aim is to transform the region towards a more sustainable development model, balancing […]
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Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast are like precious gems set amidst lush Mediterranean vegetation. One of the elements that makes these places unique and a coveted destination for visitors from around the world is undoubtedly their architectural mix. The architecture of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast is a fascinating fusion of ancient […]
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The Camargue, a region in southern France known and loved for its wide open spaces and its wild nature, which extends over an immense area. Sandwiched between the two branches of the Rhône River and the Mediterranean Sea, this land is home to exceptional yet fragile flora and fauna, a shared space where humans, horses, […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti One of the more powerful features of photography and visual illustration is the encyclopedic and documentary foundation that lies behind the images. Wildlife and natural history photography requires not only advanced technical skills with a camera, but also the human characteristics of patience and caution that support the difficult task of capturing […]
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The two pillars of Godong’s photographic archive are “God” and “NGO’s”. The French agency’s comprehensive religious collection features aesthetic and educational photography covering the world’s major faiths as well as religious icons, traditions, events and notable persons. Godong complements its religious coverage with a focus on the developing world, thanks to its partnerships with several NGO’s. At […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti UIG contributor Giovanni Mereghetti’s vast archive of world cultures feature coverage of some of the most interesting and fascinating festivals worldwide. One such festival is the Gerewol Festival. The Wodaabe people, also known as the Bororo or Mbororo, are a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. This ethnic group is part of the […]
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Globalization might seem to be a recent phenomenon but in fact it is rooted in the Roman Empire’s desire to trade with territories near and far. The Roman’s used the Silk Road as their main trade route to import goods from as far away as China, and to offer their own products in return. Stretching from […]
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