In January, a non-fungible token collection known as “Frosties” generated quite a bit of buzz online. The collection included 8,888 NFTs based on cartoon ice cream scoop characters, and investors were promised perks, including access to a metaverse video game and 3D versions of their characters. The NFTs sold out in under an hour. The… Continue reading Identifying scams and avoiding fraud in NFT spaces
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Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format
Captured on an iPhone 13 Pro in Apple ProRAW and processed through Apple Photos. Jeff Carlson Photo technology continually advances, and generally, that’s great for photographers. But let’s be honest, lately, that pace seems to be overwhelming. It often feels as if we don’t have much choice between embracing or rejecting the changes. In a… Continue reading Testing the advantages of Apple’s ProRAW format
Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
A recent study commissioned by the personal care company Schick revealed that 85% of men prefer to see everyday people depicted in advertising. Inspired by their findings, the brand interviewed men across the country, forgoing the use of professional models, actors, or celebrities for a more candid, documentary-style aesthetic. The study—and subsequent rebrand—was one in… Continue reading Five tips for capturing your subjects in a commercial lifestyle shoot
2022 Pulitzer Prize winners capture turmoil at home and abroad
After the stroke of midnight, Taliban fighters from the Fateh Zwak unit storm into Hamid Karzai International Airport, while wearing American-made uniforms and brandishing American M4 and M16 rifles and riding U.S. pickup trucks on Aug. 31, 2021. For two weeks, Kabul’s airport was the last tether to America’s control in Afghanistan, its runways the… Continue reading 2022 Pulitzer Prize winners capture turmoil at home and abroad
7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
The 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is an affordable alternative for Leica M-mount cameras. 7artisans If you’re in the market for a compact, walkaround prime lens for your M-mount camera, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes highly recommended. If you can live with a not-so-bright aperture and strong vignetting, it’s tiny, has great center sharpness, and offers… Continue reading 7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost
This photographer creates dramatic flower studies using the simplest of setups
“Anemone Study”. Katie Mitchell One of my favorite hashtags on Instagram is #FloralFriday, and it’s safe to say that Paris-based lifestyle photographer Katie Mitchell does it like no other. Follow her and your feed will be overrun with nostalgic, dreamy images of the City of Light—including the florists and flowers that seem to be on… Continue reading This photographer creates dramatic flower studies using the simplest of setups
A newly discovered supernova companion star may prove Einstein’s theories correct
The companion star is visible in the lower right. NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak (STScI) What happens when a star explodes? It becomes a supernova—or in some cases, a hypernova—the largest explosion known to humankind. But what about its neighbors? What becomes of them? We may soon know. NASA astronomers have found a surviving companion star,… Continue reading A newly discovered supernova companion star may prove Einstein’s theories correct
Best vertical monitors in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall LG 27UN850-W Ultrafine Check Price 4K resolution and solid color make this a great all-around option. Best budget HP VH240a 23.8-Inch monitor Check Price It’s only 1080p, but that’s plenty for some users looking to save. Best for productivity ViewSonic VP2768a ColorPro 27 Inch monitor Check Price It comes calibrated from… Continue reading Best vertical monitors in 2022
Video Contributor: Aerofotografie
Aerofotografie’s passion is photography and he has been fascinated by panoramic photography for a long time. He dislikes the idea of limiting his view to less than what the human eye is used to seeing. Aerofotografie is specialized in high-resolution and aerial photography. In 2007 he developed the GigaPanBot, a motorized, automatic rotating pan and… Continue reading Video Contributor: Aerofotografie
DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone
Always on the lookout for obstacles, the Mini 3 Pro has three sets of binocular optical sensors that scan forward, behind and beneath the drone. Mason Marsh The sub-250 gram drone market is flooded with flying toys, but today’s launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is giving us a travel-friendly aerial marvel with 3-way… Continue reading DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone