Amateur photographer Charles W. Cushman travelled extensively from 1938 through to the late 60s, taking snapshots wherever he went. His entire collection of photographs has been scanned and put online. There are some real gems in there, especially the pictures taken in London, Paris, Munich, Dublin, Istanbul, New York and Edinburgh.

Click here to see a full list of locations visited by Cushman on his travels.

The sleeveface Flickr photo pool is a work of genius! Please, somebody do a Don Blackman!

The Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin has a new exhibition focusing on the “classic” period of paparrazi photography. “Pigozzi and the Paparazzi” has over 350 photos from a host of legendary photographers including Salomon, Weegee, Galella and Newton.

The Original 1940s Photos pool on Flickr boasts over 1,000 photographs, including a limited number in colour.

Award-winning photographer Julian Wolkenstein’s portfolio is as impressive as it is diverse.

London has a surprising number of abandoned swimming pools. Little wonder most children are obese monsters these days.

Leica’s ad campaign for the D-Lux 3, featuring a “pixellated” dog, is jolly nice.

Beautiful photography portfolio from the mysteriously named Erez Sabag.

British arist Nick Veasy creates some intriguing work in his uber-baddie studio (a converted radar station in Kent); these x-ray photos are a real treat.

More x-ray shots here.