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Iconic Photographs in History

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Photography was invented nearly two hundred years ago. Ever since, its capacity to capture moments has continued to amaze and has propelled the medium to the forefront of the art world. Here is a taste of amazing moments in time.

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Beatles song, “Hey Jude” reached No. 1 on the U.S. chart 58 years ago today.

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this day in history, the first billionaire is made. On September 29, 1916, newspapers declared John D. Rockefeller the world’s first billionaire. A jump in the value of his oil shares appeared to put his fortune over $1 billion.

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Quote this post with a still image of an iconic or classic movie scene!!! Who’s got the best one? #Photography #cinematography #photos #pic #movie #film #classic #history We will go first! 👇

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

“The Steerage” – Alfred Stieglitz, 1907 Hailed by some critics as one of the greatest photographs of all time because it captures in a single image a formal documentation of its time and one of the first works of artistic modernism. #photography #modernism #history #photo #art #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

“Earthrise” – William Anders, 1968 A view of Earth from the Moon during Apollo 8. #photography #history #earth #astronomy #space #astronaut #moon #photo #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“The Falling Soldier” – Robert Capa, 1936 A controversial image from the Spanish Civil War. #photography #history #photos #pics #war

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“Migrant Mother” – Dorothea Lange, 1936 Depicting hardship during the Great Depression. #photography #history #art #photo #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

“V-J Day in Times Square” – Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1945 Celebration of World War II victory with an iconic kiss. #photography #history #photo #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

“Self-Portrait as a Drowned Man” – Hippolyte Bayard, 1840 A staged photograph reflecting artistic expression #photography #history #picture #portrait #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

“Boulevard du Temple” – Louis Daguerre, 1838 First photograph of a human being. #photography #history #photo #pic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

“View from the Window at Le Gras” – Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, 1826 The first known photograph ever taken.

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Arthur Sasse – Albert Einstein (1951) #photography #history #famous #iconic

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Muhammad Ali vs Sonny Liston, 1965

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Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Lunch atop a skyscraper 1932

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

“Auschwitz Liberation” – Soviet Army Photographer, 1945 Harrowing scene of liberation. Survivors of Auschwitz leaving the concentration camp at the end of World War II, Poland, February 1945. Above them is the German slogan 'Arbeit macht frei' ('Work makes one free'). #history #photography

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

“Moon and Half Dome” – Ansel Adams, 1960 A breathtaking landscape by the father of American photography. Half Dome, the granite crest whose grand scope and sheer face, is one of Yosemite National Park’s defining features #photography #history #landscape

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

“The Beatles’ First Visit to America” – Harry Benson, 1964 Capturing the energy of Beatlemania. #photography #history #music #musicsky #beatles

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

“Child Crying at the Border” – John Moore, 2018 Highlighting the impact of U.S. border policies, the image of a two-year-old Honduran asylum seeker crying as her mother is searched and detained near the U.S.-Mexico border. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

“The Horse in Motion” – Eadweard Muybridge, 1878 The first motion series capturing a horse’s gait. It became an early method to photographically record the passing of time, mainly used for scientific study. It formed an important step in the development of motion pictures. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

“Albert Einstein at Princeton” – Lotte Jacobi, 1947 A contemplative portrait of the scientist. #photography #history #portrait

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

“Kent State Shooting” – John Filo, 1970 A Pulitzer-winning image capturing the anguish during protests. Mary Ann Vecchio, kneeling by the body of Jeffrey Miller, one of four protesters killed by National Guard troops. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

New Year’s Day at the White House - Fox Photos, Getty Images, 1927 American President, Calvin Coolidge and his wife Grace wish the American public a Happy New Year at the main entrance to the White House. They are surrounded by the President's military aides. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Time Square, New Year’s Eve - New York Daily News Archive, 1934 A massive crowd in Times Square on New Year's Eve in 1934. All gather to ring in the New Year 90 years ago #photography #history #NewYearsEve

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

New Year’s Eve, Freedom at the Berlin Wall - Picture Alliance via Getty Images, 1989 In 1989, less than two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a massive crowd gathered at the foot of the wall to ring in New Year's Eve and celebrate their newfound freedom. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

“The First Digital Photograph” – Russell Kirsch, 1957 The start of a technological revolution, a 5 cm square photograph of Kirsch's three-month-old son, Walden. The black and white image had a resolution of 176 pixels on a side. #photography #history #art

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

“The Fire Escape Collapse” – Stanley Forman, 1975 Pulitzer-winning tragedy in Boston. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

“Berlin Airlift” – Henry Ries, 1948 Post-WWII humanitarian effort. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

“The Flag Raising at Ground Zero” – Thomas E. Franklin, 2001 A modern echo of Iwo Jima. #photography #history #nyc

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

“Marilyn Monroe Skirt Scene” – Sam Shaw, 1954 A cultural icon immortalized. #photography #history #filmsky #moviesky

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole - Michael Ochs Archives/Getty, 1955 Timeless holiday harmony, as father and daughter share a musical moment by the Christmas tree #christmas #history #photography #blacksky

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

“9/11 Dust Lady” – Stan Honda, 2001 A survivor covered in debris after the towers fell. #photography #history #nyc

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

“Dorothy Counts” – Douglas Martin, 1957 Facing hostility during desegregation efforts. #photography #history #blacksky

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

“Gandhi and the Spinning Wheel” – Margaret Bourke-White, 1946 Symbolizing self-reliance and freedom. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

“Omaha Beach Landing” – Robert Capa, 1944 A vivid moment from WWII. #photography #history #Dday #WWII #war

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

“The Beatles Abbey Road” – Iain Macmillan, 1969 The famous album cover photo. #photography #history #Beatles #musicsky #music #rockandroll

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

“Mushroom Cloud over Nagasaki” – US Army, 1945 Capturing the devastating power of nuclear war. #photography #history #war #japan

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“Selma March” – James Karales, 1965 Civil Rights Movement in full force. #photograph #history #blacksky #civilrights This image depicts a line of marchers along the top of a hill during the Selma to Montgomery marches. The marchers, are moving forward, some of whom are carrying flags.

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

“Black Power Salute” – John Dominis, 1968 Olympic protest during the medal ceremony. #photography #civilrights #history #olympics

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Falling Man” – Richard Drew, 2001 A haunting image from the September 11 attacks. #photography #history #NewYork #September11

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

“Sharbat Gula’s Return” – Steve McCurry, 2002 Reconnecting with the Afghan Girl decades later. #photography #photo #pic #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“The Loch Ness Monster” – Surgeon’s Photograph, 1934 A famous (and later debunked) cryptid photo. #photography #history #myth #legend

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

“James Dean in Times Square” – Dennis Stock, 1955 Iconic portrait of the actor. #Photography #history #Hollywood #NewYork

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

“Ruby Bridges” – Associated Press, 1960 Documenting desegregation in schools. #photography #history #civilrights #blacksky

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

“The Blue Marble” – NASA, 1972 A complete view of Earth from space. #Photography #history #earth #space #nasa #astronomy #astronaut Earth is revealed as both a vast planet home to billions of creatures and a beautiful orb capable of fitting into the pocket of the universe.

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Quote this post, with a still image of an iconic or classic movie scene! #Photography #history #movie #film #classic #moviesky #stephenking “The Shining” - Jack Nicholson, 1980

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

“Leap into Freedom” – Peter Leibing, 1961 East German soldier defecting across the Berlin Wall. #photography #history

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

“Winston Churchill” – Yousuf Karsh, 1941 A powerful portrait of the British leader. #Photography #history #primeminister #portrait

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

“Rosa Parks Mugshot” – Associated Press, 1955 On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus; the incident that sparked the U.S. civil rights movement. #photography #history #rosaparks #mugshot #civilrights #protest

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

“The Burning Monk” – Malcolm Browne, 1963 A protest against persecution in Vietnam. #photograph #history #Vietnam #war #protest #photo #pic #sacrifice

Iconic Photographs in History @iconicphotos.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

“Man on the Moon” – Neil Armstrong, 1969 Buzz Aldrin photographed during the Apollo 11 landing. #Photography #photo #history #space #astronaut #moon