Beauty And The Chador

By Francesca Lungarotti There is a unique beauty that perhaps only photography can convey, transcending and overcoming religious social concepts and customs. This beauty is often feminine. Photography permits us to experience beauty through the eyes and faces of people immersed in their own customs and traditions.  In many parts of the world, female figures often […]

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Autumn

“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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Papua New Guinea – The Land of a Thousand Cultures

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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Secret Destinations – The World’s Rock Towns

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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Lazio Eco Transition

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 Amalfi Coast’s architectural gems

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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Keep Our Beaches Clean

For most of us, summer beach trips help us cool off, relax, connect with nature, and work on our summer tanning.  Sunsets and sunrises over the ocean’s horizon illuminate the skies and clouds in colors that both warm and calm us.   The beach during summertime is a holiday on its own.  While we visit our favorite beaches, please […]

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The Camargue: A European ‘Wild West’

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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Collection Spotlight: Jeff Greenberg

For several decades, Miami Beach-based Jeff Greenberg has been one of the world’s most prolific stock photographers.  UIG are privileged to represent his collection for the past 12 years.  Jeff’s consistency, work ethic and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most published photographers of his generation. Besides being a prolific travel photographer who […]

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Grilled Food Just Tastes Better

Cooking on an outdoor grill, barbecue or smoker is a summertime tradition that supplements the laid-back feel of summer and gets us all outside to enjoy not only the warm weather, but delicious food too.  Grilled food not only tastes better but also provides many health advantages. Outdoor grilling and barbecuing have evolved from what might […]

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