The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has shared spectacular progress photos of the world’s largest telescope which is being constructed on the Cerro Armazones mountain in Chile’s Atacama Desert.
Google Photos Can Convert Normal Photos to Ultra HDR
The Google Photos app will let soon allow users to convert standard dynamic range photographs they have already captured to a new ultra high dynamic range (Ultra HDR) image format.
Photographer Captures Hawk and Owl Battling Mid-Air Over a Vole
Photographer Henrik Nilsson captured amazing action photos as a marsh hawk, also known as a northern harrier, roused a short-eared owl and stole its meal in mid-air.
Photographer Turns Trash Into Cyanotype Treasure to Save the Oceans
Award-winning British photographer Mandy Barker literally turns trash into treasure with her historically inspired fine art cyanotype images comparing marine algae to clothing waste.
What’s Inside the Sony a1 II Camera?
The expert camera technicians at Kolari are back at it again, disassembling cameras into a puzzle-work of bits and pieces. But don’t worry, it’s all for a good reason. As part of the teardown, Kolari is converting a Sony a1 II for infrared shooting.
Photographers Can Capture a Rare Celestial ‘Smiley Face’ in the Sky This Week
In the early morning hours of April 25 (Friday), a rare alignment of Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon will create a “smiley face” in the eastern sky. For photographers, it’s a brief chance to capture a celestial pareidolia.
Actors are Regretting Licensing Their Likeness to AI Companies
Actors are earning good money by licensing their likenesses to AI companies — but some are now regretting it.
Army Commander Suspended After Failing to Put Trump’s Photo on Wall
A U.S. army commander has been suspended after refusing to display photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the wall.
Airport Security Film Pouch Tells Staff ‘Do Not X-ray’ in Seven Languages
Traveling through airport security while carrying film can be a stressful affair. Analog photographers often request staff hand-check film to avoid it getting fried in an X-ray machine and it is luck of the draw whether they cooperate or not.
Nikon Is Open to Making More Vintage-Inspired Cameras
Once it got its foothold in the mirrorless camera market, Nikon didn’t waste too much time tapping into its visual heritage and releasing vintage-inspired cameras. The Zfc hit store shelves in 2021, its full-frame brother the Zf came out two years later, and if photographers want more, Nikon says it is happy to oblige.