Mount Vesuvius. Getty Images Generally speaking, it’s not a good idea to climb into the crater of an active volcano, no matter how tempting the photo op may be. One unlucky American photographer recently learned this the hard way when they dropped their phone and then themself into the crater of Mount Vesuvius. The tourist… Continue reading Selfie-snapping photographer falls into Mount Vesuvius
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The James Webb Space Telescope’s first 5 images deliver stunning views of the universe
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals emerging stellar nurseries and individual stars in the Carina Nebula that were previously obscured. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI This post has been updated. It was originally published on July 11, 2022. Puffy gas giants. Cosmic clashes. Stellar nurseries. This morning, NASA presented an additional four images from the… Continue reading The James Webb Space Telescope’s first 5 images deliver stunning views of the universe
The best drone deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022
Save money with these drone deals. Abby Ferguson Drones are excellent devices for a wide spectrum of purposes, from entertainment and content creation to surveying and public safety. And though they used to be either extremely cheap and nearly impossible to fly or exorbitantly expensive (and also challenging to fly), drone technology has drastically improved… Continue reading The best drone deals for Amazon Prime Day 2022
The best SSD and hard drive deals for Prime Day 2022
Save big on storage of every kind this Prime Day. Stan Horaczek Storage devices may not be as fun to buy as new camera bodies or lenses. But, proper storage and backup is crucial for any creative. Need proof? Just ask anyone who has ever lost big chunks of their catalogs or archives due to… Continue reading The best SSD and hard drive deals for Prime Day 2022
Ilford’s annual ultra-large format film sale is back
Shot on Ilford HP5 Plus. Dan Bracaglia Shooting on a special camera that doesn’t take standard film? For the 17th year in a row, British film manufacturer Ilford Photo is bringing back its ultra-large format (ULF) campaign. For a limited time, photographers can buy extra-large sheet film and other non-standard sizes without the usually imposed… Continue reading Ilford’s annual ultra-large format film sale is back
Best printers for heat transfers of 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e Check Price A great all-in-one pigment printer. Best sublimation Epson EcoTank ET-3760 Check Price A supertank printer that runs heat transfers, and can also print sublimation. Best laser Brother HL-L2320D Mono Check Price A mono black and white printer for simple heat transfer designs. Under your desk… Continue reading Best printers for heat transfers of 2022
Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, 1981. Black River Productions, Ltd. / Galerie Thomas Zander / Mitch Epstein If you ask this editor what’s better than summer in Europe, the only acceptable answer is summer in France, specifically. Throw in a legendary photography festival and that might just be la crème de la crème. This summer, Les Rencontres… Continue reading Festival preview: 10 shows & workshops to check out at Les Rencontres d’Arles this summer
3-2-1: How to Safely Store Photos in Lightroom Classic
Losing some of your precious images because they weren’t backed up properly is a photographer’s worst nightmare. So how can you be sure you’re storing your images safely? It’s as easy as 3-2-1. In this tutorial you’ll learn about how to safely store your images and follow the 3–2–1 data philosophy. Plus, I’ll show you… Continue reading 3-2-1: How to Safely Store Photos in Lightroom Classic
Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time
Marissa Wu Ever since we started introducing weekly themes for the Photos of the Day challenge, readers have risen to the occasion. You’ve shown us your best macro images, shared awe-inspiring photos of the planets, and proved that you know how to enjoy a proper summer vacation. So, this week, we’re leaving it up to you,… Continue reading Photo challenge: Show us your favorite images of all time
How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom
The Bat Cowl NFT Collection comprises 200,000 unique works of 3D art, inspired by Batman’s iconic cowl. Drawing from the storied history of the comic book character, each work is generated from a whopping two billion possible combinations. Designed in collaboration with DC, Palm NFT Studio, and Daz3D, the project represents Warner Bros.’s latest foray… Continue reading How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom