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‘Difference is beautiful’: pregnant trans men go for a swim

‘Difference is beautiful’: pregnant trans men go for a swim
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‘I feel like far too often projects involving queer and trans people revolve around trauma,’ says Alex. ‘This project is all about celebrating and embracing our transness, our bodies, and our babies. In addition, participating in this with another pregnant transmasculine person was the most affirming experience I’ve ever had. Men can give birth’

BIZTODAY China-Nighttime Economy/Photography

BIZTODAY China-Nighttime Economy/Photography

Photography after sunset becomes rising trend in Chinese cities 【Voice_over】 This is Zhong Loujie, one of the busiest commercial streets in Taiyuan, capital of northern China’s Shanxi Province.Dating back a thousand years, the street has undergone a dramatic renovation of late, making it a favorite spot for young people. Couples like 22-year-old Le Xinxin and her fiancé find the traditional style of the place captivating. 【Sound_bite】 Le Xinxin, local resident: “The beauty of the nighttime light is just stunning. Day and night offer different views, but I personally prefer the fashion and allure of nighttime photos.” 【Voice_over】 Photographer Wang Meng says many young people have developed a fondness for nighttime photos, especially in places with traditional architecture. 【Sound_bite】 Wang Meng, Photographer: “Take Zhongloujie Street, for example. It used to have outdated décor, but after the renovation more young people come here to take photos. Their love for old-style architecture has been growing.” 【Voice_over】 Photographers make the most of the nighttime view, as backdrops for young couples on the hillside in the city’s suburbs.The use of sparklers, a special prop at night, not only adds flair to the photos but also an element of fun. 【Sound_bite】 Cao Yin, Resident: “The sparklers make our photos more colorful and interesting. I really like it.”

2023 Nature inFocus photography awards winners

2023 Nature inFocus photography awards winners
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Like the spiders they are commonly confused with, opiliones too have eight legs – mostly long and thin in contrast to their bodies. They are living fossils, the original ‘Daddy Longlegs’, having remained unchanged for millions of years. On a rainy night, the young photographer spotted this opilione sheltering in a crevice, raindrops glistening on its limbs