World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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The Lindy Hop Dance, 1943

The Lindy Hop was a dance, and here we can see the dancers Leon James and Willa Mae Ricker doing it together, as photographed by Gjon Mili. The photo is one that captures art in motion and does a great job of it too.

The Lindy Hop Dance 1943

The Lindy Hop Dance 1943

This style of dance started out in the late 20s in the halls of Harlem. One of the moves was named in honor of Lindbergh’s fantastic flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

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A Wolf In The Artic, 1986

In the North Candian wilderness, Jim Brandenburg chased after a wolf in order to get the best photo of it possible. He certainly succeeded. This picture shows the wolf jumping across patches of ice.

A Wolf In The Artic 1986

A Wolf In The Artic 1986

Brandenburg focused on the arctic and served to show the struggle those that live there must endure, from a harsh landscape to bitingly cold winds. His work is a treasure trove of beautiful natural photos. Check some more of them out.

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