April 30, 2026

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A moth hovers near white flowers against a black background. Large white text reads “CHASING GHOSTS.”.

Photographers and Scientists Partner to Solve the Riddle of the Ghost Orchid

A new documentary follows photographers and scientists deep into Florida’s most remote swamps in search of answers to one of botany’s most enduring questions: what pollinates the elusive ghost orchid. Long considered one of North America’s rarest and least understood flowers, the species has resisted decades of study, with its reproduction largely undocumented in the wild.

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Nikon 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Review: Hey, This Kit Lens Is Good!

The Nikon Z system needed a new kit lens. The 24-120mm f/4 is one of the best lenses I’ve ever used, but it isn't exactly affordable and is understandably beyond the budget of many beginner photographers. The 24-50mm is a decent optic, but it has a slow aperture range and a limited focal range for general-purpose photography. Even the Nikon 24-200mm and Tamron 25-200mm is a bit too expensive for a beginner.