Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos

“FIFAD moondreamers”. Yhabril Moro A lone skier sails past chillingly beautiful ice crystals. Two climbers hang precariously from a cliff at golden hour. Four cyclists ride in the glow of the moon. These are just a few of the thrilling entries of this year’s CVCEPHOTO contest, a program that  works to promote mountain sports and… Continue reading Majesty, mystery, and a dash of daring reign in these mountaineering photos

These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

“The Rocks”. Rachel Roberts Starlight, star bright, we hope to see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Astrophotography inspires and reveals wonder and majesty all around us, and dedicated photographers are often out when the world sleeps, documenting dazzling displays. Capture the Atlas recently announced the winners of its annual Milky Way Photographer of… Continue reading These dazzling photos of the Milky Way will take your breath away

How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve

Natural colour reinforces story, but sometimes you need a stronger touch. Stylised colour is a cue for your audience about the kind of story they’re watching, but it’s very easy to go too far. In this lesson you’ll see some examples of stylised colour grading plus a break down of exactly what goes into creating… Continue reading How to Change the Mood of a Scene Using Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve

Life on the Red Planet? NASA’s Curiosity rover spots a ‘doorway’ on Mars

It turns out that the ‘doorway to Mars,’ captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover, is likely nothing more than a geological formation, compressed by a telephoto lens, making it appear larger than it really is. NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS NASA’s Curiosity rover has snapped a photo that appears to reveal a doorway into the Martian underworld (or maybe a… Continue reading Life on the Red Planet? NASA’s Curiosity rover spots a ‘doorway’ on Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover captures a Martian solar eclipse

The Phobos solar eclipse recorded by the NASA Perseverance rover. NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS/SSI It’s no secret that around here, we love a good eclipse. From a red moon to a total solar eclipse, the phenomenon is both fascinating and fun to observe. But throw the event on Mars, and things get just that much cooler. And, thanks… Continue reading NASA’s Perseverance rover captures a Martian solar eclipse

See nearly all of Hubble’s observations in one amazing composite photo

The composite image is made up of 936,000 Hubble observations. Casey Handmer Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has recorded over 1.3 million observations of deep space. One curious physicist, Dr. Casey Handmer, took it upon himself to create a stunning composite image of a majority of those observations, which puts the… Continue reading See nearly all of Hubble’s observations in one amazing composite photo

David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

Yankee Doodle tailings pond, Montana Resources’ open-pit copper mine, Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site, Butte, Montana, 1986. © David T. Hanson To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. From photography’s beginning until relatively recently, artists who turned their lenses on landscapes were fascinated by… Continue reading David T. Hanson’s 1980s landscapes are a grim reminder of the world we’ve made

Best telescopes for beginners in 2022

Denis Degioanni, Unsplash Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperture Telescope Check Price A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope Check Price A user-friendly computerized telescope. Best for travel OYS 70mm Telescope Check Price A telescope with quick setup and convenient carrying… Continue reading Best telescopes for beginners in 2022

Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards

Photographer of the Year. From the series “Migrantes,” by Adam Ferguson. 2022 Sony World Photography Awards. © Adam Ferguson A couple of months ago, we introduced you to the finalists in all ten categories of the Sony World Photography Awards, not to be confused with the smaller but still very prestigious World Press Photo awards… Continue reading Migrant self-portrait series wins the 2022 Sony World Photo Awards

Best cameras for kids in 2022

Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022