10 Instagram accounts to follow if you love nature & wildlife photography

Dan Bracaglia Nature photography has been around ever since the dawn of the photographic process. After all, the very first commercially published book of photographs, by one of the earliest inventors of the medium, William Henry Fox Talbot, was called The Pencil of Nature. And while many of the subjects of his photographs (calotypes) were… Continue reading 10 Instagram accounts to follow if you love nature & wildlife photography

An epic photo of a leopard seal eating a penguin wins the 2021 World Nature Photography Awards

Grand Prize winner, World Nature Photography Awards 2021. © Amos Nachoum The winners of the World Nature Photography Awards 2021 have just been announced and many of the winning shots are absolutely incredible. Like the organizers of the competition, we here at PopPhoto believe taking photographs is one of the best ways to highlight the… Continue reading An epic photo of a leopard seal eating a penguin wins the 2021 World Nature Photography Awards

A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day

RGL-Photography It’s Friday, which means it’s time once again to kick back, relax, and enjoy some exceptional photography, shot by our oh-so-talented readers. What’s that? You’re wondering how you can have your own images featured in our weekly gallery? Easy. Simply enter them via Flickr, Instagram, or Twitter. Find all the details on entering right… Continue reading A tornado rainbow, a red fox, and other favorite photos of the day

Video: Curious Emperor penguins knock over a research camera, extreme cuteness ensues

Australian Antarctic Program Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Program recently made a delightful discovery. A wildlife camera placed near an Emperor penguin rookery was knocked over and subsequently inspected by two very curious penguins. And the resulting footage is nothing short of heart-warming. The video clip Video: Australian Antarctic Program The clip starts out with… Continue reading Video: Curious Emperor penguins knock over a research camera, extreme cuteness ensues

Hiren Vekaria Proves New Photographers Can Create Incredible Shots

“Copying other people doesn’t help you grow,” clarifies Hiren Vekaria when I query him on what photographers could do to develop a visual style. “It’s like copying someone else’s homework,” he adds candidly. And incredibly, just two years since he bought a professional camera, he’s establishing a very recognizable style of his own.

What’s In Your Bag? A Comprehensive Wildlife Kit…

…is one that helps me prepare for any eventuality. In the wild, where nature rules the roost, situations can range from the tricky to the bizarre. Sudhir Shivaram is one of India’s leading names in wildlife photography. Despite working as a Senior Project Manager at an MNC, he manages to find time to fuel his… Continue reading What’s In Your Bag? A Comprehensive Wildlife Kit…

Does This Budget Friendly Telephoto Lens Deliver Quality Results?

Since late November, I’ve been shooting with a new Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens. I bought this lens to replace my Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens (the old version with the push-pull zoom) I’ve been using for wildlife photography since 2012. I’ve loved my Canon ever since the day I unboxed it.… Continue reading Does This Budget Friendly Telephoto Lens Deliver Quality Results?

A Remarkable AF, Low Light Jackpot: Canon EOS R3 Review

Photographers now can take their pick of cameras that can shoot stills fast enough to actually be movies. But Canon’s approach to a speedy flagship is arguably the most different from Sony’s and Nikon’s. Instead of creating a camera that can both shoot fast and shoot high resolution, the Canon EOS R3 uses a less-headline-worthy… Continue reading A Remarkable AF, Low Light Jackpot: Canon EOS R3 Review

This charity print sale is your chance to own a photo by Jane Goodall

A moment captured by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace. Says Dr. Goodall, “This photo is of Fifi’s first grandchild, Fax, son of daughter Fanny. It was taken in 1993.”. Jane Goodall/Vital Impacts Vital Impacts, a non-profit founded by award-winning National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale… Continue reading This charity print sale is your chance to own a photo by Jane Goodall

The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition

Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away with the submissions and after much deliberation, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions from the competition. Before we get into the winners, here is a recap of the… Continue reading The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition