Introducing William L.: 360º Contributor of the Month – June

William is a passionate photographer with a keen eye for capturing the hidden gems of the USA and Canada. With a journey that began in 2007 and a full immersion into the art of spherical panoramas later on, William continues to explore and learn new techniques along the way. His photographic endeavors serve as a… Continue reading Introducing William L.: 360º Contributor of the Month – June

Introducing Brian Salter: May 360º Contributor of the Month – May

Meet Brian Salter, a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, and world traveler with a knack for capturing the essence of places. Since joining 360Cities in September 2021, Brian has shared his passion for exploration through 209 panoramas. During May, Brian published 46 great panoramas that transport us to various destinations. From the serene River Wharfe in Yorkshire… Continue reading Introducing Brian Salter: May 360º Contributor of the Month – May

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Commercial Content Category Winner

The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog we’re talking with the winner of the… Continue reading Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Commercial Content Category Winner

Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month

If you’re looking for breathtaking aerial panoramas of some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, look no further than Dy K.‘s impressive collection. Hailing from Hong Kong, Dy K. has quickly become a standout contributor on 360Cities, with an impressive 278 aerial panoramas published during the month of March alone. From the lush… Continue reading Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month

The James Webb Telescope just sent back these amazing images of a dying star

Wolf-Rayet stars are known to be efficient dust producers, and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows this to great effect. Cooler cosmic dust glows at the longer mid-infrared wavelengths, displaying the structure of WR 124’s nebula. The nebula is made of material cast off from the aging star in random… Continue reading The James Webb Telescope just sent back these amazing images of a dying star

The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Follow along to discover everything you need to know about aspect ratios.  What You’ll Learn What is an aspect ratio? The history of aspect ratios Different examples of aspect ratios in cinema and TV… Continue reading The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio

The best Olympus cameras in 2022

Olympus We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for professionals Olympus OM- E-M1X SEE IT The full-sized body balances big lenses nicely. Best for videos Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III SEE IT It offers many of the same features as the flagship… Continue reading The best Olympus cameras in 2022

Exciting photography challenges to inspire you

In 2018, a photographer named Kelsey Maggart went viral online after creating “The Hobby Lobby Challenge,” inviting people to shoot remarkable photos in the aisles of ordinary craft stores. During the pandemic, people got creative when photographing their pets as part of the “see a dog, share a dog” challenge. Meanwhile, the “challenge accepted” trend… Continue reading Exciting photography challenges to inspire you

How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic

With cheap storage and 8+ pictures-per-second cameras, many photographers are waking up in an archivist’s nightmare: they have a very large collection of images without a quick and useful way to explore them.  Organizing photographs in a catalog is an ideal way to reclaim your collection. Adobe Lightroom offers fast and meaningful ways to add… Continue reading How to Add Star Ratings to Pictures in Lightroom Classic