“Head on.” Runner-up in the Threatened Species category. Matty Smith The skeleton of a tree rises towards the Milky Way. Sharks encircle the carcass of a dead whale. Tiny critters search for a snack. These scenes are among the winners and finalists of the 2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards. They invite… Continue reading Adventures in the outback: Winners of the 2022 Australian Geographic photo awards
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Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography
In Namibia, Marsel van Oosten captures the mirror image of a springbok, pausing to drink at a watering hole in the afternoon light. On a snowy morning on Lake Kawaguchiko, Loic Lagarde captures the perfect reflection of Mount Fuji in the still water. And at Germany’s Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge, Kilian Schonberger photographs a fairytale setting… Continue reading Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography
Tips to Help You Win Photography Gear
Landscape, travel and streetlife photographers have an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on in Around the World in 7 Quests. These seven Quests were launched in honor of World Photography and submissions will be open until September 17. Do you have photos that were taken in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, South America,… Continue reading Tips to Help You Win Photography Gear
Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice
David Duchemin David duChemin is a photographer, author, and educator, known for both his humanitarian work as well as his nature and wildlife photography, both on land and underwater. As with most image makers who travel to create their work, COVID-19 put the brakes on many of his projects, but also gave him time to… Continue reading Wildlife photographer David duChemin on finding your voice
Why Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons matter in Licensing
A few years back, Aldi Australia released a Christmas commercial set in a small, snow-blanketed Scandinavian village. The spot followed Johan, a young man returning from a trip to Australia with stories of a warm Christmas, complete with surfing and summer foods. While the elders of the village were skeptical, they eventually came around to… Continue reading Why Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons matter in Licensing
See the tempestuous finalists of the Weather Photographer of the Year Awards
“Inside a cumulonimbus cloud, particles of rain, snow or ice move up and down, colliding and causing an imbalance in the electrical charge. Cloud-to-ground lightning, as seen in this image, happens when a channel of negative charge zigzags downward in a ‘forked pattern’. This is usually invisible to the human eye and travels to the… Continue reading See the tempestuous finalists of the Weather Photographer of the Year Awards
Camouflage: Avoiding this common intellectual property issue
Over the last two years, there have been a few high-profile cases involving camouflage prints on clothing; in 2018, an outdoor company sued a major fashion brand over the use of a camo pattern, and again in 2019, a Montana company sued a New York streetwear brand, also alleging copyright infringement. As camouflage has taken… Continue reading Camouflage: Avoiding this common intellectual property issue
Leica’s latest ‘drop’ may be the world’s trendiest camera
Leica If you’re in the market for a super-trendy camera, Leica has you covered with its latest release. The Leica D-Lux 7 A BATHING APE (BAPE) x STASH collaboration combines streetwear, graffiti, and photography all into one admittedly dope-looking package, let’s dig in. Related: You’ll need a goldfinger to afford the new Leica Q2 ‘007’… Continue reading Leica’s latest ‘drop’ may be the world’s trendiest camera
You can 3D print a surprisingly capable 163mm f/2.4 telephoto for $13
Got a 3D printer? This is a surprisingly easy and cheap project. Pixels and Prisms Photography gear can add up quickly. Need a capable camera body? That’s an easy $2,000. How about a nice telephoto lens? Well, depending on the brand and your desired focal length, that could range anywhere from a few hundred bucks… Continue reading You can 3D print a surprisingly capable 163mm f/2.4 telephoto for $13
5 defunct photo gadgets that were supposed to ‘change everything’
The Light L16 camera fizzled out like an old soda. Light Just four months after launching, Snap (the company formerly known as Snapchat) has grounded its Pixy selfie drone. The diminutive $230 drone got middling reviews and suffered from low presales. Somewhat understandably, given the current economic climate, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told staff that… Continue reading 5 defunct photo gadgets that were supposed to ‘change everything’