A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out

Henry Holmes Smith, “Mother and Son.” 1970. Dye transfer print; 10 x 8 inches. Funds from the Photography Acquisitions Alliance, 2020.216. © Smith Family Trust, courtesy Glitterman Gallery Spring has finally arrived and with it comes an array of excellent photographic exhibitions opening across the country, including the first museum survey of Deanna Lawson’s work,… Continue reading A century of abstract photography, plus four other photo shows worth checking out

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

Hubble photographs the largest comet ever observed, and it’s headed this way

This sequence shows how the nucleus of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) was isolated from a vast shell of dust and gas surrounding the solid icy nucleus. On the left is a photo of the comet taken by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 on January 8, 2022. A model of the coma… Continue reading Hubble photographs the largest comet ever observed, and it’s headed this way

In honor of Earth Day, we want to see your best photos of the elements

The famous red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Marissa Wu Last week, we introduced our first weekly theme for Photos of the Day, architecture and cityscapes. You blew us away with your amazing submissions and showed you’re ready to rise to the challenge. So, here’s this week’s theme with a nod to Earth Day. This week’s… Continue reading In honor of Earth Day, we want to see your best photos of the elements

10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

“We have to fight, but fight for life. You can’t fight for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press. Evgeniy Maloletka As the war continues in Ukraine, an influx of information swarms social media. Amid the feeds,… Continue reading 10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

Preprocess Raws files with machine learning for cleaner-looking photos

A high ISO photo of a Bristlecone Pine processed through DxO PureRAW 2. Jeff Carlson Machine learning technology is used in many aspects of modern photography, from shooting images that would otherwise be difficult to capture to speeding up sorting and editing. This week I want to focus on a targeted implementation that ripples through… Continue reading Preprocess Raws files with machine learning for cleaner-looking photos

Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film

The above three films are impacted by the announcement. Fujifilm Sorry Fujifilm film shooters, more bad news: Hot on the heels of a hefty price hike announcement, the brand has revealed an impending Medium Format slide film shortage caused by supply chain constraints. Color-reversal film enthusiasts will have to hang tight, stock up, and practice… Continue reading Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film

Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony a7 III Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D850 Check Price Best mirrorless Nikon Z6 Check Price Astrophotography has rapidly become more popular among hobbyists and professionals alike. Aided by the recent lockdowns of the global pandemic, three visible near-earth comets, and the highly publicized achievements of NASA and the ESA,… Continue reading Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022

Best laptops in 2022

Best for video editing Dell XPS 15 Check Price Cranking the specs won’t bust your budget too badly. Best overall Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro Check Price Apple’s pro-grade laptop is back in top form. Best for gaming Razer Blade 15 Check Price Those gaming muscles also help when you’re editing. Creatives typically seek out… Continue reading Best laptops in 2022