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While NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is helping astronomers craft 122-megapixel photos 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, the agency's newest camera performs groundbreaking space science with just 36 pixels. Yes, 36 pixels, not 36 megapixels.[Read More]... READ MORE

Lying near the western border of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro lies the small coastal city of Paraty. It is surrounded to the north by forest and rugged cliffs, and to the south by the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. I went to this charming city as part of a journey to see some bird species I had not seen before, and hopefully get a good photo or two. Hopefully.... READ MORE

I'm back. Had a very nice weekend. If you're in recovery (I've been sober for 33 years, seven months, and 20 days), I recommend looking into whether there is a recovery convention anywhere near you. They're lots of fun and very inspiring. I heard about ours for years back when it was in a different town, and didn't have a very clear idea of what it was or what it was like, so I never went. Big mistake. I finally attended when it moved to... READ MORE

Instagram announced changes to its somewhat infamous algorithm, this time providing a boost to smaller, original creators.[Read More]... READ MORE

As part of his retrospective Retro Review series, Gordon Laing of Cameralabs is looking at a very special Sony camera -- the Cyber-shot R1. 19 years ago, it became the first camera Laing published on Cameralabs.[Read More]... READ MORE

Check out these tried-and-true methods—and examples—for creating book covers that capture the mood of your art or photography book.The post Inspiring Sketchbook Cover Ideas for Self-Publishing Artists appeared first on The Shutterstock Blog.... READ MORE

Amateur Photographer verdictThe Hasselblac 907X CFV 100C is as unique as it is beautiful, and with stunning image quality thrown in, this is one camera to aspire to.ProsCan be attached to 500C and othersExquisitely designedUniquely small medium format cameraExtremely detailed imagesEasy to use touch-screenConsSlow focusing, lacks C-AFLack of video, IBIS, eye-detection AFScreen only tilts up, not downDetailed scoresFeaturesBuild and HandlingMeteringAutofocusAWB and colourDynamic rangeImage qualityViewfinder/LCDHasselblad 907X CFV 100C in hand with grip. Photo: Jeremy WallerThe CFV 100C is a new medium format digital back from Hasselblad... READ MORE

Each week we’ll be giving you a theme that you can submit a photo for, and we’ll choose our favourite to be featured on the Nature TTL website. Participating in these assignments will be a great way for you to encourage yourself to push the boundaries of your photography and improve together as a community … ContinuedThe post Weekly Photography Assignment: Birds appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

I have been wondering for a long time, “what makes old film photographs so great?”. I’ve studied books filled with Kodachrome images, books of old...The post We can never really emulate the old “film” look, and here is why appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Amateur Photographer verdictThis NiSi X100-series UV filter, lens hood and cap set is beautifully made and looks the part too. However, it does block a large proportion of the camera’s optical viewfinder.ProsHigh quality build and finishWorks well with a 49mm polarising filterLooks great on the cameraGives weather-sealed combination with X100V and X100VIConsHood blocks large fraction of the optical viewfinderUV filter can sometimes be subject to flareThis NiSi X100 series UV Filter, Lens Hood and Cap Kit is exactly what it says on the box. Designed... READ MORE

Facebook has had absurd image censorship in the past, including a classic painting, an ancient Roman statue, and the Venus of Willendorf. While all of...The post Facebook’s AI flags Auschwitz memorial photos for “nudity” and “bullying” appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

We always want our YouTube videos to both educate and entertain but sometimes, we also want to push ourselves beyond standard reviews and try something different. For our latest photo challenge, we wanted to see just how minimal we could go with our gear and still be able to pull off professional-grade images.[Read More]... READ MORE

Zoner Photo Studio X is a complete image-editing suite with a wide array of tools for photographers and content creators of all levels. Its spring update embraces a powerful HDR feature for images rich with highlight details, plus three new tools for fine-tuning your photoIn partnership with Zoner Photo Studio XFor a smooth, efficient workflow, whether you shoot stills or video, you need a fully-featured, powerful software and Zoner Photo Studio X, a program for Windows 10 and 11 fits the bill nicely (you can... READ MORE

After focusing only on supporting the art of still photography for more than 55 years, Profoto is developing a new line of LED lights and "light shaping tools" for use in the cinema market.[Read More]... READ MORE

Learn how to use the new Generate Image feature in the Photoshop beta to generate entire AI images from scratch with the power of Adobe Firefly and its new Firefly Image 3 model.The post How to Generate AI Images in Photoshop using Adobe Firefly appeared first on Photoshop Essentials.... READ MORE

DJI has quietly released the DJI Mini 4K (buy here). It appears to be the latest in the popular DJI Mini SE (buy here) series....The post DJI quietly upgrades its entry-level drone lineup with the DJI Mini 4K appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Z is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lightweight prime lens provides a normal field of view, roughly approximating the perspective of human vision.Recent VideosWe put the AF 40mm F2.5 on a Nikon Z7 and captured photos from rain-soaked Seattle to the sunny high desert of central Oregon, in a variety of lighting conditions. Check out our sample gallery to get a better idea of how this lens performs in the field.View our Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Z... READ MORE

The iconic Horsehead Nebula, a cosmic pillar of dust and gas in Orion’s constellation, has revealed its secrets in stunning new detail. NASA’s James Webb...The post James Webb telescope captures Horsehead Nebula’s edge in unprecedented detail appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Every photographer is unique, with different narratives and styles and various preferences, experiences, and aspirations. Courtney Victoria recently shared her insights on solitude, a particularly...The post How the balance between solitude and community fuels your photography appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

If you are a wedding and/or event photographer, then you understand the essential role second and third shooters play. While we focus on capturing moments from one angle, they cover alternate angles and more importantly, detail shots.However, the question arises: do the images belong to us, the primary photographers, or to the second shooters? It may seem straightforward since we hired them, but the reality can be quite different. Additionally, can the second shooter use their images for self-promotion, and who receives credit for the... READ MORE

When it comes to lighting and setups, product and people photography, generally use completely different lighting plans and setups. So, what do you do when...The post How to light a jewellery product shoot with a model appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the rich culture and vibrant spirit of Mexico!The post ¡Olé! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Perfect Visual Fiesta appeared first on Alamy Blog - Stock Photo Trends, Insights & Inspiration.... READ MORE

Today’s Post by Joe FaraceOne touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” ― John Muir I have made infrared images all over this country and even some in Mexico but by far the best place that I’ve found to make infrared photographs in the United States is Zion National Park.The Park is located in the Southwestern United States, near Springdale, Utah. A prominent feature of its 229-square-miles is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles long and up to half a mile deep, cut through the... READ MORE

Today we’re going to take a look at how sensor size affects depth of field. I’ve always wanted to look at this comparison. I’ve got...The post How depth of field changes with sensor size – camera comparison appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Life can be irritating.And sometimes, we can make a choice.The thing that’s vexing you: is it a situation or a problem?Problems have solutions. If we care enough, we can find a way to solve a problem, but it might cost more money, require more effort or involve more risk than we’d prefer. If we’re ready to ease some of the constraints, that problem might go away.Situations don’t have solutions. That’s why we don’t call them problems. There might be constraints we are not prepared to... READ MORE