This Year’s Spectacular Sony World Photography Awards Winners
After announcing the finalists last month, the World Photography Organization has unveiled the winners of the annual Sony World Photography Awards.
In Photos: 144,000 Ladybugs Released Into the Mall of America on Earth Day
As part of its Earth Day celebrations, the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, released 144,000 ladybugs into the mall to help keep its 30,000 live plants and trees healthy and happy. Conservation photographer and friend of PetaPixel Devon Matthews was on hand to document the event.
How a Photographer Captured His Spectacular Dream Eclipse Photo
Canadian nature photographer Liron Gertsman captured one of the best total solar eclipse photos PetaPixel has ever seen. Gertsman's remarkable wildlife photo, The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring, was years in the making and the culmination of research, hard work, practice, scouting, and a pinch of luck. After all, while you can control a lot, you can't control the weather.
Savage Battle Between Bobcat and Deer Captured on Trail Cam in Urban Park
Unbelievable footage has surfaced showing a bobcat taking out a mule deer in the U.S.' largest urban state park.
Photographing a Pacific Wren in the Redwood Forests of California
During a short visit to the beautiful redwood forests of northern California, I spent a morning photographing a Pacific Wren. My goal with this outing was to capture this tiny bird in its massive habitat and try my best with a few photos to show the scale of the huge forest.
Acclaimed Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace Tragically Dies at 34
Gifted astrophotographer, author, and educator Alyn Wallace tragically passed away last week at the young age of 34.
Award-Winning Photographer Showcases Feminine Power, Storytelling, and Passion
In early March, Leica announced the recipients of its fifth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award, celebrating four exceptionally talented women photographers. PetaPixel is chatting with each honoree, starting with Canadian photographer Stasia Schmidt.
This Underwater Doorbell Camera Lets You Open the Door for Fish
A fish doorbell camera in Utrecht, the Netherlands has been captivating viewers all around the world who are looking out for any fish that need to pass through a boat lock in a Dutch canal.
Glorious Gannet Portrait Wins World Nature Photography Awards
The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of its 2024 contest, celebrating the best in nature and wildlife photography. British photographer Tracey Lund won the top prize for her stunning portrait of a pair of gannets swimming off the coast of the Shetland Islands.
Epic Trail Cam Photos Shows Fight Between Eagles and Coyote
A set of painterly trail cam photos capturing an epic fight between two golden eagles and a coyote over a deer carcass have gone viral.
Photos Show How Dramatically Wildlife Behavior Changed During Lockdown
Humans might have sheltered in place, but animals were on the move during the pandemic's lockdown days.
Conservationists Use AI and Photography to Help Hedgehogs
The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme of the United Kingdom has a new tool to monitor the declining hedgehog population: artificial intelligence.
Nikon Is All-In on Wildlife Photography, and I Love It
Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras with swift autofocus and making top-tier telephoto lenses. That same focus persists in the mirrorless age, perhaps even more.
Nikon Gets the Giggles and Partners With Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
PetaPixel does not often share "call for entries" for photo contests, but the next edition of the iconic Comedy Wildlife Photo Competition is worth the exception thanks to some hilarious new photos and Nikon's involvement.
The Breathtaking Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards
In this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA), more than 14,000 incredible wildlife images were whittled down to a single grand prize winner, photographer Ryan Stalker.
Photographer Spots Leopard Hiding in the Grass, But Can You Find It?
Nature photographer Henri Olckers spotted a leopard hiding in the tall grass in South Africa's Kruger National Park while driving past. The leopard is so well camouflaged that other visitors struggled to see it.
Underwater Drones Are Revolutionizing Visual Storytelling
Aerial drones have revolutionized the way visual artists can tell stories, and the burgeoning field of underwater drones has begun to achieve the same transformative power for aquatic photo and video.
Photographer Captures Leopard Eating Crocodile in Tree
Years of traveling the plains of the Mara have etched countless wildlife encounters into my memory. From the heart-stopping chase of a cheetah to the tender moments in prides of lions.
Diving Into Underwater Wildlife Photography with Kristi Odom
Nikon Ambassador and internationally acclaimed photographer and videographer Kristi Odom joined the PetaPixel Podcast this week to discuss underwater photography. Alongside joining us to talk shop, Odom also separately selected and explained her top three images of 2023, one of which is, perhaps not coincidentally, an underwater photo.
Sleepy Polar Bear Portrait Wins the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani's dreamy and serene portrait of a sleepy polar bear on an iceberg has been voted the People's Choice winner in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, the 59th edition of the famous photo contest.
The Big Story Behind Filming the Tiny Creatures in ‘A Real Bug’s Life’
More than 25 years after Pixar's groundbreaking feature film A Bug's Life first hit theaters, Disney has returned to the incredible world of insects for inspiration. A new docu-series, A Real Bug's Life, delivers a breathtaking adventure into nine different micro bug worlds.
A Photographer’s Hauntingly Beautiful Images of Starling Murmurations
Internationally acclaimed Danish photographer Søren Solkær released his ninth photographic monograph, Starling, just after Christmas. The sequel to Solkær's best-selling book, Black Sun, Starling shows starling murmurations in a hauntingly beautiful way.
Bear and Salmon Pictured Together in Canada’s Best Nature Photos 2023
The winners of the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year competition held by Canadian Geographic have been announced.
Monkey Hugs Photographer After Being Reunited in Heartwarming Video
A photographer has shared the sweet moment Mikah the spider monkey gave him a hug after the pair had not seen each other in two years.
Photographers Celebrate One of Nature’s Most Misunderstood Creatures
Every fall, as the days get shorter and colder, a groundswell of tarantulas takes over the landscape of La Junta, Colorado, and the surrounding southeastern Colorado region. Conservation and wildlife photographers Devon Matthews and Kristi Odom were on site this year to document the incredible annual event.
The Emotion of Nature: Sandra Bartocha’s Creative Photography
German photographer Sandra Bartocha has been making fantastic and ethereal nature photography for many years and is among the most creative landscape photographers working today. PetaPixel chatted with Bartocha about her interesting techniques, artistic vision, and the importance of authenticity in photography.
Colorful and Endangered Tiger Beetle is the 15,000th ‘Photo Ark’ Species
Photographer Joel Sartore has reached a significant milestone in his incredible Photo Ark series, photographing the project's 15,000th species, the endangered Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana).
The Making of Nat Geo’s Visual Spectacle ‘Incredible Animal Journeys’
National Geographic's new television series, Incredible Animal Journeys, follows animals across every landscape in the world as they embark on epic migrations.
Photo of Vital Insect Food Experiment Wins Environmental Photo of the Year
The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 (EPOTY) photo contest winners have been announced, including a pair of grand titles and four additional category winners.
Rockstar ‘Roo Wins Comedy Wildlife Awards With Hilarious Air Guitar Skills
The winners of the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been revealed, celebrating the year's best and most hilarious wildlife shots.
The Splendid Nature Photos That Won NANPA’s 2024 Showcase
The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) has announced the winners of the 2024 edition of its flagship photo contest, the NANPA Showcase. Featuring 24 beautiful winning images across six categories, the 2024 Showcase delivers some of the most spectacular nature photography of the year.
Nat Geo Photo Director’s Thoughts on the 2023 ‘Pictures of the Year’
National Geographic's annual "Pictures of the Year" issue is hot off the presses and features 29 of the most incredible and impactful photos of the more than two million shots made by 165 photographers in the field this year.
Moody Andean Bear Portrait Wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2023
Canadian nature photographer Jacquie Matechuk has won the prestigious Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 competition for her incredible photo, "He Looks to the Heavens," which depicts a beautiful spectacled bear, also known as an Andean bear, surrounded by dreamy Spanish moss in Ecuador.
Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg on Storytelling in Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photographer and Nikon Ambassador Michelle Valberg is well known for her beautiful photos of Canada's most incredible and iconic animals, including wolves, bears, moose, whales, and so many more.
Photographing Mushrooms in Their Natural World
I’ve taken quite some mushroom photos over the last few years and most of them were done with my macro lens. Mushrooms are often tiny, and it’s very inviting to single them out with a beautiful soft background. I wrote a specific article about this back in 2020.
Underwater Portrait of a Predator Wins Nature Conservancy Contest
The Nature Conservancy has announced the winners of its annual photo contest. The prestigious international competition always attracts some of the world's most talented nature and wildlife photographers, and this year's edition is no different.
Photos of Florida’s Fight to Protect Threatened Burrowing Owls
Cape Coral, Florida, a city experiencing unprecedented growth. While great for their economy, the economic boom is disastrous for wildlife, especially species that thrive in open, treeless areas. In particular, the burrowing owl population is suffering as its habitat shrinks.
Maternal Bug Portrait Wins European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) has announced the winners of the prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 photo contest.
Photographer Captures Death Valley After an Ultra-Rare Tropical Storm
Death Valley National Park in southern California is well known for being the hottest place on Earth, but is also popular because of its spectacular and incredible photo opportunities.
Photographer Captures the Otherworldly Beauty of the Arctic
In a new limited-edition print series, "Northern Dreams," award-winning photographer Drew Doggett pays tribute to one of the world's most spectacular -- and threatened -- regions, the Arctic.