Tag: photo contest

An AI-generated image won a prestigious photo contest award, but the artist won’t accept the prize

This image isn’t an old-school tintype photograph; it’s AI-generated. Boris Eldagsen The Sony World Photography Awards represent one of the year’s biggest photography contests, with thousands of entries and very desirable prizes. This year, a German artist named Boris Eldagsen won the “Creative” category in the Open Competition with a portrait of two women. It’s… Continue reading An AI-generated image won a prestigious photo contest award, but the artist won’t accept the prize

Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos

Nilo’s Love for water. Winner of the Dog category. “Nilo is an adopted puppy about 10 months old. He was hit by a car and was barely saved. Now recovered, he has just discovered water for the first time. His capers and pirouettes show his passion for water. Love at first sight”. Jose Bayon What’s… Continue reading Laugh it up fuzzball – the year’s funniest pet photos

‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise

Flickr Flickr announced this week that it will be adding a new category to its platform: virtual photography. “Photographs” captured in video games or other virtual platforms like Second Life will now have a place on Flickr alongside other photos, illustrations and artworks, and screenshots. It’s a big sign that the once-niche genre is on… Continue reading ‘Virtual photography,’ once obscure, is now on the rise