The Sun is Shining—the Latest from LensCulture

Summer Sun! The word "photography" stems from "writing with light." These three projects, pulled from the archives of LensCulture, push that idea one step further: in different ways, these photographers use the direct power of the sun itself to create inventive, wildly varied interpretations of the medium "photography". Also, here's our highlight of some of the most interesting photo series from around the world. This week in LensCulture: Guarita: Brazil's Watchers Private sentry boxes, guaritas, dot city street corners across Brazil. A look into the night sentries' lives and how this local phenomenon reflects a universally felt sense of urban isolation. By Stefan Schmeling. You can't get lost in Berlin Following the Mauerweg trail — the scarred strip of land that encircles the city in which the Berlin wall once stood — we get an unusual view of Berlin. By Ross Williams.   Abandoned: Namib Desert An abandoned community of workers' houses in Africa has been reclaimed by the desert sands — creating stunning "installations" of interior sand dune sculptures. By Elaine Ling.   Download Our Free Guide — Now in 4 Languages!   35 pages of valuable information on how to get the most out of photography competitions. Tips and advice from 19 international expert jurors, stories from previous winners and more. Download Guide in English » Download Guide in Español» Download Guide in Italiano» Download Guide in Français»