Getty Images It’s been several years now since the once-dominant photo-sharing site Flickr was acquired by its long-time rival, Smugmug. After years of struggles under the ownership of Yahoo and Verizon, its new owner has been working to turn things around with controversial changes like the shuttering of Flickr’s once-generous, free 1TB storage policy. It… Continue reading Flickr paywalls adult content; pushes free users to pay, share or leave
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Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Draped Boats, North Whitby, Yorkshire, England. 1986. © Michael Kenna Photography In March 2020, when COVID-19 led to worldwide lockdowns, Michael Kenna had a full calendar of trips and exhibits planned for the months to come. Instead, he found himself stuck at home with nowhere to go. Rather than taking new photos, he went back… Continue reading Landscape photographer Michael Kenna on viewing old work with fresh eyes, and the joys of the analog process
Understanding the psychology of shapes to improve your Licensing content
In 1944, the experimental psychologists Fritz Heider and Marianne Simmel of Smith University conducted a now-famous experiment: after playing a video featuring three moving shapes—a small triangle, a large triangle, a circle, and a rectangle—they asked participants to write down what they’d just watched. Most saw it as an animated story, with the abstract shapes… Continue reading Understanding the psychology of shapes to improve your Licensing content
How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?
Will these fit your camera? Here’s how to tell. Pixabay Choosing your first interchangeable lens camera is a big leap in the photography world. Once you pick a brand and a camera type, you’ll need to buy lenses specifically to fit it. New glass isn’t cheap and it’s easy to get hooked wanting to buy… Continue reading How do I know if a lens will fit my camera?
Best telescopes for 2022
Celestron Best for astrophotography Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Check Price It guides you toward the good stuff. Best value Coleman Astrowatch Reflector Telescope Check Price Look deep into the sky on a small budget. Best for kids Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope Check Price This beginner-friendly scope leaves room to grow. The best telescopes really resonate… Continue reading Best telescopes for 2022
Best drones of 2022
Peter Fogden via Unsplash Best drone for beginners Altair Falcon AHP Check Price With an autonomous hover and positioning system, this drone allows novices to capture smooth and high-quality footage. Best mini drone DJI Mavic Mini Check Price The compact design, paired with powerful footage capabilities make this the perfect pick for travelers, content creators,… Continue reading Best drones of 2022
5 Top Animation Preset Packs for Premiere Pro
Animation can add a little life and flavour to your video, but it’s a time-consuming thing to build yourself. Why not try some animation preset packs to get you started? In this article, we cover a mix of our favourite preset collections for Premiere Pro; available from Envato Elements and Envato Market. Top Animation Presets… Continue reading 5 Top Animation Preset Packs for Premiere Pro
The 2022 Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie investigates an entanglement of issues affecting humanity today
Reading Time: 3 minutes © Felipe Romero Beltrán, aus der Serie Dialect, 2020–fortlaufend “Choices we make as humans about our bodies, choices we make about the technology we develop, choices we make ‘for’ the environment, are all intertwined. We can’t look into problems from just a single perspective.” “I have defined the leading theme with… Continue reading The 2022 Biennale für aktuelle Fotografie investigates an entanglement of issues affecting humanity today
A fully aligned James Webb Space Telescope snaps its first photo and exceeds ‘every expectation’
A bright star, with galaxies behind it, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/STScI This article originally appeared on Popular Science The James Webb Space Telescope’s main mirror segments are fully aligned, and now this NASA telescope is able to produce the highest resolution infrared images ever taken from space. NASA released the first… Continue reading A fully aligned James Webb Space Telescope snaps its first photo and exceeds ‘every expectation’
Best desktop computers of 2022
Alienware, Unsplash Best small desktop computer Apple M1 Mac mini Check Price The Mac mini is perfect for anyone looking for a small yet powerful desktop computer. Best computer for video editing Apple 24-inch iMac Check Price This is the best all-in-one desktop computer for casual video editors and content creators. Best budget desktop computer… Continue reading Best desktop computers of 2022