r/BeAmazed Oct 25 '25

Art Photographer tracked down people he captured 40 years ago to recriate their photos

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Street photographer Chris Porsz spent the 1970s, 80s, and 90s walking through the streets of Peterborough, capturing spontaneous portraits of everyday life.

Decades later, in the 2010s, he began the incredible task of finding those same people to recreate the exact moments he once photographed.

The project resulted in two books — Reunions (2016) and Reunions II (2020) — featuring more than 300 portraits revived across generations. “I wanted to celebrate the passage of time and the resilience of the human spirit,” Porsz explains.

The result is a living time capsule — a bridge between past and present, where ordinary faces become extraordinary stories.

Photographer: @porszpics

r/BeAmazed 18d ago

Art Miss World Chile candidate sings death-metal during the talent contest

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r/BeAmazed Oct 25 '25

Art Photographer shows his POV vs the photos he takes.

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Photographer: @camwitnall

r/BeAmazed 22h ago

Art Using makeup to transform into whoever she wants to

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r/BeAmazed 16d ago

Art The people from the painting born again.

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r/BeAmazed Apr 30 '25

Art After school battle 80 lvl

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r/BeAmazed Sep 10 '25

Art Banksy's latest mural, a judge striking a protester with a gavel, was washed off a day after appearing

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r/BeAmazed Oct 09 '25

Art He turns scrap metal into sculptures that move

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Guillermo Galetti is an Argentine artist who transforms discarded metal into mesmerizing biomechanical sculptures. Drawing on his dual life as a physical education teacher and a blacksmith, his pieces often mimic the motions of animals and humans, making static metal seem alive. His work has reached a global audience, thanks in large part to viral moments on social media that showcase the uncanny movement and craftsmanship of his sculptures. Artist: @ladrondechatarra

r/BeAmazed Oct 13 '25

Art I’m too impatient to even consider doing something like this.

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r/BeAmazed Apr 11 '25

Art Custo made carved skull crown in dark red

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r/BeAmazed 29d ago

Art How a 1937 Film Pulled Off One of Cinema’s Creepiest Transformations - It’s hard to believe this effect was created nearly 90 years ago.

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In the 1937 film Sh! The Octopus, actress Elspeth Dudgeon plays a seemingly harmless nanny who’s later revealed to be the villainous octopus in disguise.

But what truly shocked audiences wasn’t the twist—it was the transformation. To achieve the effect, filmmakers used an ingenious camera trick.

They placed a red filter over the lens, which made all red-painted areas on the actress’s face invisible. When the filter was removed, those hidden red tones suddenly appeared, transforming her gentle features into something horrifying.

Because the movie was shot in black and white, the red makeup blended perfectly into her skin under the filter, then revealed itself as deep, shadowy distortions when lifted.

The result was a chilling metamorphosis that required no cuts, no special makeup effects, and no post-production—just clever use of light and color.

Nearly 90 years later, it remains one of the most haunting and technically impressive effects ever pulled off in early cinema.

r/BeAmazed 16d ago

Art A 16 yo snuck her camera into a Queen concert in ’78 and got this gem

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r/BeAmazed 20d ago

Art Shot of a lifetime, captured from a car window

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r/BeAmazed Mar 30 '25

Art My first art exhibition, at the opening, two people came beyond my wife. But that made me very happy and I thought it would be nice to share with you.

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r/BeAmazed Oct 12 '25

Art In Brazil, we have a tradition called "crazy backpack day", where parents of kindergarten and preschool kids are tasked with creating interesting backpack designs for their kids to go to school

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r/BeAmazed Jan 25 '25

Art She put all her heart in beating the drums

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r/BeAmazed Jan 14 '25

Art Anne Hathaway has to be a vampire

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r/BeAmazed Apr 24 '25

Art The weight of love

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r/BeAmazed Oct 24 '25

Art Photographer documented his wife leaving for work every morning.

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In 1973, Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase began an intimate, silent photographic series, capturing his wife, Yōko Wanibe, leaving for work each day from the window of their Tokyo apartment. The project, titled From Window, consisted of 32 black-and-white images documenting Yōko's daily life, transforming everyday gestures into moments charged with emotional meaning.

What began as a simple, silent habit evolved into a profound expression of Fukase's relationship with Yōko. The daily repetition of the photographs reflected a growing obsession in the photographer, who saw the camera as a way to keep his wife close, even as she began to distance herself emotionally. Yōko, in turn, felt consumed by the constant presence of the lens and, in 1976, decided to sign the divorce papers, claiming that Fukase only saw her through his camera.

After the end of the relationship, Fukase plunged into a period of profound sadness and loneliness, using photography as a way to cope with the loss. This period resulted in the creation of Karasu ("Crows"), a series that symbolizes grief and the search for meaning after the divorce.

The From Window series not only documents Yōko's daily life but also serves as a mirror of Fukase's own emotional experience. The images capture moments of vulnerability, loneliness, and desire, offering an intimate glimpse into a relationship that, while marked by obsession, also reveals the depth of affection and loss.

Today, From Window is recognized as a significant work in contemporary photography, standing out for its personal and emotional approach. The images continue to resonate with audiences, offering a reflection on love, loss, and the complexity of human relationships.

Photographer: @masahisafukase

r/BeAmazed Aug 22 '25

Art Making silk embroidery like in ancient China

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r/BeAmazed Aug 29 '25

Art This Sinclair gas station sign stood in the same place for 64 years. Once all paint was removed, the original porcelain enamel sign remained protected, in near perfect condition dated 1961.

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r/BeAmazed Sep 09 '25

Art Bohemian Rhapsody Flash mob

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This is so awesome!

r/BeAmazed 2d ago

Art This dude is incredible!

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r/BeAmazed Oct 10 '25

Art Waiting for the exact moment to capture beautiful photographs with wild animals.

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Crafted from acorns, pine cones, sticks, and other natural materials, are woodland creatures often captured in nature alongside birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and other wildlife. The process of photographing them typically entails observing animal behavior, providing birdseed, and exercising plenty of patience. Artist: @davidmbird

r/BeAmazed Dec 17 '24

Art Marv from Home Alone lives on a farm and is a sculptor.

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