Tag: shape

On Hubble’s 32nd birthday, NASA shares a photo of 5 close-knit galaxies

The Hixon Compact Group 40, a cluster of five galaxies captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA To mark the Hubble Space Telescope’s 32nd birthday, NASA recently shared an image that shows off the optic’s might. The shot showcases five close-knit galaxies, a cluster known as the Hixon Compact Group 40.  “Caught in a leisurely… Continue reading On Hubble’s 32nd birthday, NASA shares a photo of 5 close-knit galaxies

Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras

The Nikon Z9 is getting loads of new features including in-camera compositing. Nikon The Nikon Z9 is about to get even swifter and more powerful thanks to a major firmware update scheduled to arrive on Wednesday (April 20, 2022). The very same day, the company will also be delivering focus-improving updates for both the Z6… Continue reading Nikon preps major firmware updates, new accessories for Z-mount cameras

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

NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb

An illustration showing the final stage of a possible future giant telescope being created in space using fluids. Studio Ella Maru NASA is always searching for new ways to extend its ability to see into the outer reaches of the universe and, in its latest series of experiments, it’s exploring a method that could enable… Continue reading NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb

Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer

The relatively small front element accepts a 58mm filter. Stan Horaczek Camera companies once promised that mirrorless systems would shrink our photography gear and make our kits much easier to lug around. Then, they started turning out exotic new lenses that are super-fast, impossibly sharp, and heavier than a triple-meatball sub. Luckily, just about every… Continue reading Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer

Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package

The modeling light offers both daylight and tungsten color balance. Stan Horaczek The toughest part of deciding on a battery-powered strobe is balancing size with power. You want enough oomph to let you work in bright sunlight, but you don’t want to lug a massive head out in the field. Flashpoint’s Xplor 300 Pro TTL… Continue reading Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package

Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze

A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze

Museums, galleries, and alternative spaces in the metaverse

Enter the marble hall at Musee Dezentral, and you’ll be greeted by tall ceilings, exquisite columns, classical sculptures, and a palatial water fountain. But as in most museums, the main draw is the art on the walls. In this first hall—the Hall of Fame—you’ll find NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, from now-iconic crypto art collections: CryptoPunks,… Continue reading Museums, galleries, and alternative spaces in the metaverse

How to Shoot Gorgeous Still Life Photos

Stock photographer Whitney Ott shares her approach to her signature minimalistic style and its focus on the colors and shapes of her subjects. The post How to Shoot Gorgeous Still Life Photos appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.