The Belgian Balloon’s Day Parade, Ukraine experiences peace and war in the same day and surf’s up in Newport Beach, California. This, and more, in the day in photos around the world.
It’s easy to discover why Maine’s catchphrase is, “The Way Life Should Be,” when spending a summer vacation in the northeastern-most state. Cooler climates, clearer seas and quieter environs beckon, offering people any mixture of adventure or relaxation. Nature hikes, charter boats or a round of golf or mini-golf followed by homemade ice cream and window shopping help relieve the stress with a much-needed vacation.
Getty photographer Adam Pretty captured this behind-the-scenes looks of the practices ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
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IFA in Berlin, Germany is a global trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances. It presents the latest products and innovations. IFA offers such a comprehensive overview of the international market and attracts the attention of trade visitors each year from more than 100 countries.
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The statue of Ray Lewis was unveiled outside M&T Bank Stadium, immortalizing the former linebacker in the midst of his famous entrance dance.
Armed with my camera, a handful of lenses and a rental car, my girlfriend and I made our way up the coast, spending a few days in each city to take them in. And for our cameras to take them in as well.
This gallery is an attempt to document my trip from San Diego to Los Angeles to San Francisco over the course of eight days in August. We want to see your vacation photos, too.
Qin Riyang and Leng Yuting, both 26 years old, posed underwater for their wedding pictures at a photo studio in Shanghai, ahead of their wedding next year. Riyang said they had their wedding photographs taken underwater because “its romantic and beautiful.”
Mr. Wedding studio owner, Tina Lui, started providing underwater pictures four years ago. Photos by Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images.
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