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Behind the Scenes Photographing the Horsehead Nebula
Astrophotography has always fascinated me, as the thought of capturing objects that are such unfathomable distances from Earth just blows my mind. This great video goes behind the scenes to show you the process of shooting one of the most well-known objects in the night sky and the sort of technique and effort that goes… Continue reading Behind the Scenes Photographing the Horsehead Nebula
James Webb Space Telescope Officially Launches
It’s better to be late than never. And for the James Webb Space Telescope, the wait has felt like forever though that all came to an end today as the telescope originally thought up in 1996 finally left the Earth’s surface in a triumph for the collaborative partnership between the European Space Agency (ESA), Canadian… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope Officially Launches
Ep. 358: 7 Years and Counting! – and more
Episode 358 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Adventure photographer Bryon Dorr In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener:… Continue reading Ep. 358: 7 Years and Counting! – and more
Why Do Sony Users Have So Few Options When It Comes to This Basic Lens?
Sony users tend not to struggle when it comes to choosing lenses thanks to a ton of third parties complementing a large offering from the Japanese manufacturer. However, one lens now forms a bizarre gap in the lens lineup and, amazingly, companies are not trying to fill it. [ Read More ]
How to Make People Look Taller in Photos
When it comes to portrait work, things like camera settings and lighting often have quantifiable positions and settings, and in that sense, they can be more easily learned (to a degree). Posing, on the other hand, is a more subjective art and often presents difficulty to newer photographers. One useful technique is knowing how to… Continue reading How to Make People Look Taller in Photos
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Wins Best Camera Phone Award for 2021
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has won the MKBHD award for the best camera phone in 2021. This may not come as a surprise to many considering all of the latest improvements and advancements in the latest iPhone cameras. Honorable mentions included the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Vivo X70 Pro Plus. [ Read… Continue reading Apple iPhone 13 Pro Wins Best Camera Phone Award for 2021
Photography Ideas for the Long and Dark Winter Nights
At the end of the year, when the nights are long, and the days dark and weary, photographing can become less interesting. Some may even lose inspiration during these days. I have some ideas for you to get through the dark winter months in the Northern hemisphere. [ Read More ]
Photo Of The Day By Archie Tucker
Photo By Archie Tucker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Christmas Portrait Grand Canyon” by Archie Tucker. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are… Continue reading Photo Of The Day By Archie Tucker
2022 Will Likely Bring a Lot of New Canon Cameras
Canon was a little slow in the mirrorless game at first, but once the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L arrived, the company showed that they had their foot on the gas and had no intention of letting up. It looks like that trend will continue into 2022, with a bevy of new cameras likely… Continue reading 2022 Will Likely Bring a Lot of New Canon Cameras