A soothing sunset, a spectacular cityscape, and other favorite photos of the day

Aaron Smith Welcome to the first Friday of February and our fifth Photos of the Day gallery of 2022. We’ve got another hand-picked selection of awe-inspiring work, shot by you, our gifted readers. This week’s selection includes a tender moment at the farm show, a dreamy oceanscape, a powerful pet portrait, a unique photographic technique… Continue reading A soothing sunset, a spectacular cityscape, and other favorite photos of the day

The 500px guide to understanding NFT and crypto buzzwords

As you might have heard, “NFT” was chosen as Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2021. The abbreviation for “non-fungible token,” a new kind of digital asset, has exploded in popularity, with everyone from blue-chip auction houses to emerging photographers talking about the next frontier for art in the age of the internet. Within… Continue reading The 500px guide to understanding NFT and crypto buzzwords

Nikon ends production of the D500, pour one out for a king of the crop-sensor DSLRs

The Nikon D500 was a runner-up for 2016’s Camera of the Year award. Brian Klutch As the age of the DSLR continues to dwindle down, Nikon Japan has quietly hinted at ending production of the pro-grade, crop-sensor Nikon D500. A quick trip over to the Nikon Japan Website shows the model listed as an “old… Continue reading Nikon ends production of the D500, pour one out for a king of the crop-sensor DSLRs

18 Thoughtful Wedding Thank You Card Ideas

Use these wedding thank you card ideas to show your gratitude to the people who were in attendance at your wedding or that sent a gift. The post 18 Thoughtful Wedding Thank You Card Ideas appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.

Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day

Hallmark introduced its first Valentine’s Day card in 1913 and started producing them in 1916. In 1948, De Beers unveiled its iconic “A diamond is forever” slogan. In 1986, Hersey’s released Valentine’s Day “kisses” with pink and red foil. By 2004, estimates suggest that consumers bought more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of candy annually.… Continue reading Six ways to capture Valentine’s Day