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Photographer Dan Busta’s Irony collection on Photography Served.

The New York Times revisits Walker Evans’ Alabama, exploring the changes along the roads he traveled in 1936. Here are some Walker Evans photographs in hi-def.

From Shorpy: Disabled auto, c. 1917.

Photographer Nathan Kensinger got a look at hidden spaces inside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank in Brooklyn. Built in 1929 and closed in 2005, the building is the tallest structure in Brooklyn and is currently being renovated. I love the vault.

Blogger Paul Sahner came across photographs his grandfather took of New York City in 1961. He then valiantly retraced his grandfather’s steps and took photos from the same locations. His resulting gallery shows the contrast of 1961 vs. 2009.

The New York Times takes a look at Southern Utah, calling it the “West’s best-kept secret.” If in doubt, just look at their photo gallery.

Grain is good. Another example of why grainy photos can be remarkably beautiful.

Beauty in everything. Two guys enter the abandoned Brooklyn Red Hook grain factory and come away with some stunning photos of the industrial landscape. Read their story to learn more about the adventure.

A classic image taken on their wedding day in 1948. She was 21, he was 22.

A well-done fake tilt-shift produced on an iPhone.

Shot on an iPhone with CameraBag filters applied.