Famous photographs

For over a century photography has captured, documented and shaped the course of history, with some leaving a lasting legacy.

From the "Circus" series (1980) by Magnum Photos photographer Bruce Davidson. This iconic black and white photograph captures Jimmy Armstrong, "The Dwarf", at a circus in Palisades, New Jersey. View the full "Circus" photography series by clicking on the above link. #blackandwhitephotography #carnivalphotos #vintagecarnival #photographydocumentary

These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world's history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time.

Construction Workers Lunchtime 1931 St Johns Bridge N. Portland Oregon historic bw photo by Ray Atkeson

Peter Lorre in M. 1931

Spain (1973) by Magnum Photos photographer Josef Koudelka. This black and white photograph captures a dog on a dirt road in Spain. View more famous black and white photographs by Josef Koudelka by clicking on the above link. #blackandwhitephotography #spainphotography #JosefKoudelkaspain #JosefKoudelkadog #dogphotography #dogart #spaincountryside

This iconic surrealist image of the women with the spherical tears is by avant-garde photographer and artist Man Ray (1890-1976). It is marvellously theatrical, and surreal because it only partly …

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by Annie Leibovitz

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Victory parade, BC Canada.

These colorized versions of black and white photographs allow you to look at a piece of history with a different eye.

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Rarely Seen Marilyn Monroe Playboy Photos Celebrate Of ‘Nude Marilyn’

Street photography captures the beauty of the everyday. We're all familiar with urban spaces, but street photographers observe their surrounding with a sharper eye. They can see the unusual in the everyday, the funny in the dull, and the extraordinary in the ordinary.

One of the highlights of the upcoming Photographs auction (London, 17 May) is a portfolio of eleven images taken in Paris by celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon.

A curated list of the most famous photographers in the world and their work.

This article will examine 30 famous street photographers who have changed the genre as we know it today! Click to learn more.

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