© Joseph Rodriguez / GalleryStock.com

This photograph is part of Joseph Rodriguez’s book East Side Stories: Gang Life in East L.A. He has been documenting the American domestic environment for many years. See more of his work here.

© Jose Lins

Contrails from a streaking jet bisect the Moon as Jose Lins observes from the French city of Arles.

Lins’ image was included in the winners gallery of the 2010 PDN World In Focus travel photography contest. The 2011 Contest is currently open for entries until September 7, but enter today to avoid late fees. A People’s Choice winner will also be selected.

© Stephen Mallon

Next Stop Atlantic – an exhibition of Stephen Mallon’s work is opening at the Front Room gallery on September 10th, 2010. This stunning series features the process of artificial reef building off the East Coast in the U.S. The exhibit will be running September 10th through October 3rd.

See more of Stephen Mallon’s work here.

© Micah Garen

A poppy farmer in Marja, from Marja’s Hearts and Minds, a photo essay published as a web exclusive for Vanity Fair.  Micah Garen traveled to the southern Afghan city of Marja, site of a major offensive this past February, with a Wisner 4×5 field camera to photograph the diverse cast of characters—soldiers, elders, farmers, even robots—whose actions will decide the mission’s outcome.  To learn more about his documentary,Pashtunistan, and see more of Micah’s work click here.

All Images © Dave Mead

Dave Mead’s Magnificent Specimens exhibit recently came to a close in New York City. Specimens is a collection of some of the World’s most elegant, most bizarre and most elaborate beards and mustaches. To see more work, click here.

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