Archive for February 2021
4Corners Images: staying at home
The Staycation takes many forms from seaside walks, to country retreats and good old camping. The jury has yet to decide whether a staycation literally means holidaying at home or just not needing your passport, but whatever it decides, we’re sure that mild summers, fantastic countryside and a beautiful coastline makes the United Kingdom a…
Read MoreFebruary highlights from Nature Picture Library
This month we’ve added an interesting mix of new images to our site, showing wildlife and marine life from destinations around the world. You’ll also find strong coverage on the polar regions, climate change and dramatic weather. Look out for great new photos of various owls, plus fascinating material from Wild Wonders of China, featuring…
Read Morerobertharding: Phuket Vegetarian Festival
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held on the 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar, usually in September or October. The colourful festival celebrates the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from meat and various stimulants will help them obtain good health and peace of mind. The festival is famous for its extreme…
Read MoreNew representation: Tim Hetherington archive now with IWM
IWM press release – 24 February, 2021. The IWM (Imperial War Museums) is pleased to announce that images from the award-winning conflict photographer Tim Hetherington (1970-2011) are now available to view and license on IWM Collections. The extensive archive comprises Hetherington’s seminal work from his embeds in Afghanistan (2007-2008), Liberia (2003-2006) and Libya (2011), reflecting…
Read MoreGetty Images announced as official photographic agency of Formula 1®
Getty Images press release – February 16, 2021 Getty Images’ expert motorsport photographers to capture imagery from F1’s global calendar of events Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, today announced it has become the Official Photographic Agency of Formula 1®. From 2021, Getty Images will cover every F1, F2, F3 and Porsche Super Cup race…
Read MoreNature Picture Library: celebrating Britain’s wild seas with Alex Mustard
The waters around the British Isles are amongst the richest in the world. Our seas and coastline support a wealth of amazing wildlife, which is the focus of the latest book idea from Nature Picture Library. Find out more in our Britain’s Wild Seas blog, featuring images by leading underwater photographer Alex Mustard and other…
Read MoreRoyal Armouries Image Library February News
In celebration of the Chinese New Year The period from 12 to 26 February, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the Chinese new year. Celebrations traditionally include family gatherings, lion and dragon dances, as well as fireworks and gift giving. The Royal Armouries has a fine collection of interesting objects originating…
Read MoreNatWest and Getty Images partner to drive better representation of female entrepreneurs in media and advertising
Getty Images press release – 11 February, 2021. NatWest’s Female Focus (#BeTheRoleModel) campaign features female entrepreneurs from across UK, celebrating their stories and success An image gallery featuring real female entrepreneurs across diverse sectors will be available for licensing by brands and businesses globally The move is part of NatWest’s commitment to encourage and support more female start-ups, and…
Read MoreFKA twigs and Getty Images collaborate to empower black storytellers and elevate black history
Getty Images press release – 11 February 2021. Getty Images to launch content donation initiative in 2021 that will see thousands of photographs of Black history made available for non-commercial use Creative powerhouse FKA twigs and Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, announced today they are collaborating to empower Black storytellers, educators and content…
Read MoreNature Picture Library: Picture It
Have you seen our new Showreel? Watch our brand new Picture It showreel – and discover the range of time-lapse, slow motion, macro and drone footage we have available. You can also explore each of the individual clips in more detail here. Nature Picture Library newsletter – 11 February, 2021. Picture credit: ©Morley Read /…
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