The article titled "Cosmic Portraits" features a collection of stunning astronomical images. The images include a volcanic eruption beneath the Milky Way, a comet passing through the solar system, a conjunction of Venus and the Moon, a planetary nebula, a star-forming region, an interacting pair of galaxies, a nebula with multiple colors, and an emission and reflection nebula. Each image is accompanied by details about the equipment used and the exposure time. The article invites readers to submit their own astronomical images for consideration. [Extracted from the article]