As we make way for the beginning of summer, this May was full of pretty fantastic images from around the world. You can find all these images and more, back at Newscom. And, don’t miss all of our picture round-ups, featured each and every month!
This month, Conchita Wurst wowed us with not only pictures of her perfectly trimmed beard, but her incredible singing too! America Ferrara got a big surprise when known celebrity prankster, Vitalii Sediuk, tried to get a peek up her dress at a Hollywood premiere. And of course, we saw some gorgeous celebrity dresses, suits and smiles at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
In creative images, we featured a post on the beautiful wildlife photography of Minden Pictures. As one of Newscom’s newest partners, we couldn’t wait to show off the great stuff they’ve got. Don’t miss many more Minden Pictures in this month’s gallery.
In the news, Ukraine continues to make headlines, and we said a sad goodbye to Maya Angelou just a few days ago. The Costa Concordia re-floating update is up, with pictures of the ship off the Giglio Island — and it’s apparently not going anywhere soon.
In sports, we’re well aware of how amazing all you sports photographers are, but we’re especially paying attention to the NBA Playoffs and some amazing pictures of LeBron James, Paul George, Tony Parker, and Russell Westbrook. And if those pictures aren’t cool enough, stick around for more World Cup pictures, that we’ll continue to feature on FocalPoint.
See some of the best pictures this May below, then come find many more at Newscom!
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Flying with the Thunderbirds tells the story of advertising photographer and Nikon Ambassador, Blair Bunting’s incredible day with the United States Air Force at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. ZJAN/Mandatory credit: Blair Bunting//Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: wennoddpix069763
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An Indonesian jockey competes during a traditional Pacu Jawi cow race on the muddy unplanted paddy fields of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, 03 May 2014. Pacu Jawi is held by farmers before the start of the new harvesting season. RIVO/EPA/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: epalive167721
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treak of aurora borealis over Mount Sukapak during a full moon night, Dietrich river and Brooks range; Alaska, United States of America. Patrick Endres/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: depalaska012570
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Fencing : Prince Takamado Trophy Fencing Men’s Foil World Cup GP 2014 at Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan. Shingo Ito/AFLO SPORT/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: aflosports254011
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs during a dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the 59th Eurovision Song Contest. Prokofyev Vyacheslav Itar-Tass Photos/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: tassphotoslive492727
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May 9, 2014 – Sevastopol, Crimea, Russia – Victory Day celebrations in Sevastopol, Russia. Victory Day parade. Aleksey Boitsov/ZUMA Press/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: zumaamericasten697390
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Nora Welsh, 8, of Benicia, Calif., flips while enjoying a power jump at the 139th Dixon May Fair on Sunday May 11, 2014 in Dixon, Calif. She was there with her brother and dad and they were waiting for their mom a nurse to get done working to celebrate Mother’s Day. Renee C. Byer/ZUMA Press/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: zumaamericasten698080
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Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and star trails in King’s Canyon National Park, California. Jim Brandenburg/ Minden Pictures/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: minphotos000101
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Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) stare; Buckinghamshire England UK. Thomas Hanahoe/NHPA/Photoshot/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: ptsstock048117
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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), South Caicos, British West Indies. Fred Bavendam/ Minden Pictures/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: minphotos011022
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Super-cell thunderstorms, whirling tornados and lightning bolts illuminating the sky – these photos capture the terrifying brilliance of American storms. The exhilarating phenomenons were taken by storm chaser Brandon Goforth across Oklahoma, Kansas and eastern Colorado. Solent News / Splash News/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: spnphotosfive256283
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Atletico Madrid’s David Villa celebrates winning the championship after the match against Barcelona during the Spanish first division soccer match at Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona May 17, 2014. Atletico Madrid claimed the league title with 90 points. Pau Barrena Xinhua News Agency/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: xnaphotos381832
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A Ukrainian journalist, 25-year-old Vitalii Sediuk, dives under America Ferrera’s dress as she poses with her ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2 costars Jay Baruchel, Kit Harington, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. He was immediately taken away by security. infgemu-01/INFphoto.com/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: infphotostwo039191
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Bonobo (Pan paniscus) juvenile pair making funny faces, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cyril Ruoso/ Minden Pictures/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: minphotos095778
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Ice crystals, Lake Superior, Michigan. Jim Brandenburg/ Minden Pictures/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: minphotos106282
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Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: Ryden Hunter Reay, son of Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, stands in front of his dads winning car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ryan Hunter-Reay won the 98th Indianapolis 500, May 25, 2014. Paul Hurley/Polaris/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: polphotos316979
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Jockey Club Innovation Tower, Hong Kong, China. Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, 2014. View of north east facade from Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus. View Pictures/Doublespace/VIEW/Newscom. Find this image at Newscom.com: viewphotos178463