“This image, taken by astronomers using the US Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, a Program of NSF’s NOIRLab, captures the star-forming nebula NGC 6357, which is located 8000 light-years away in the direction of the constellation Scorpius. This image reveals bright, young… Continue reading Dark energy camera snaps a mouthwatering 570-megapixel image of the ‘Lobster Nebula’
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From majestic migrations to bullish brawls, these are the Bird Photographer of the Year winners
“Sandhill crane flight team air show,” Bronze Award Winner in the Creative Imagery category. Wei Lian Photographically speaking, birds reign supreme here at PopPhoto. We just finished covering the 13th annual Audubon Photography Awards, and now we’re back with another stunning gallery of avian life. The 2022 Bird Photographer of the Year awards showcase majestic… Continue reading From majestic migrations to bullish brawls, these are the Bird Photographer of the Year winners
The Tarantula Nebula will ensnare you in a web of beauty
“In this mosaic image stretching 340 light-years across, Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) displays the Tarantula Nebula star-forming region in a new light, including tens of thousands of never-before-seen young stars that were previously shrouded in cosmic dust. The most active region appears to sparkle with massive young stars, appearing pale blue. Scattered among them are… Continue reading The Tarantula Nebula will ensnare you in a web of beauty
Peer ‘behind-the-scenes’ of famous works of art with the help of AI
The famous painting, “Girl with a pearl earring” with its borders extended. August Kamp / OpenAI / Johannes Vermeer This article originally appeared on Popular Science. Open AI, developers of the AI text-to-image generator DALL-E 2, have just announced a new feature for the app called “outpainting”. It allows users to extend existing images and works… Continue reading Peer ‘behind-the-scenes’ of famous works of art with the help of AI
Take your back-to-school photography and kick it up a notch
Earlier this summer, GapKids captured the imagination of parents and kids alike with their Everybody Belongs back-to-school campaign. Inspired by the children’s book of the same name, written by the author and Down syndrome advocate Heather Avis, the campaign celebrates the interests, abilities, and talents that make every kid unique. As part of a “digital… Continue reading Take your back-to-school photography and kick it up a notch
Film photography’s popularity is driving a noticeable uptick in silver demand
Silver is a crucial ingredient for film photography production and processing. Stan Horaczek The demand for silver increased 19 percent last year, according to the World Silver Survey 2022. Part of this increase is due to a 3 percent uptick in demand for silver from the broader photography industry. While a big driver is medical… Continue reading Film photography’s popularity is driving a noticeable uptick in silver demand
Gaze into the heart of a ‘Phantom Galaxy’
In Webb’s image, the heart of the Phantom Galaxy is on full display. It is a nuclear star cluster. NASA/ESA/CSA There’s a phantom in the neighborhood, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) paid it a visit. The European Space Agency (ESA) released a new image of the M74 Phantom Galaxy this week, its majestic… Continue reading Gaze into the heart of a ‘Phantom Galaxy’
Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door
Andrew Reynolds frontside flips a hefty double set of stairs in front of a crowd. © Atiba Jefferson Atiba Jefferson is a legend in the world of skateboard photography (and skateboarding in general). With more than 25 years of experience behind the lens, his work has and continues to grace the covers and pages of… Continue reading Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door
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
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