This Photographer Captured a Solar Eclipse on Saturn
An astrophotographer has been capturing spectacular images of solar eclipses taking place on Saturn -- capturing Titan's shadow on the surface of the planet.
Epic Timelapse Shows Tornado’s 77-Minute Life in 1 Minute
A storm chaser captured adrenaline-inducing video of a tornado raging in Nebraska and compressed it into one awesome timelapse.
This Digital Photo Frame Looks Like Paper and Doesn’t Need an Outlet
Significant advances in e-ink digital display technology are proving to be a boon for photographers and other artists. New digital picture frames with e-ink displays deliver a paper-like appearance without any unsightly wires. The new Aluratek 13.3-inch ePaper WiFi Digital Photo Frame is a great example of the potential benefits of e-ink displays.
Satellite’s Final Photo Shows Las Vegas Has Doubled in Size Since 1999
The Landsat 7 satellite has signed off on its 25 years of taking photos of Earth with one last image of Las Vegas showing that the City of Sin has almost doubled in size since the spacecraft first snapped it 25 years ago. Since its launch on April 15, 1999, Landsat 7 has captured over 3.3 million images, including the first image of Las Vegas, which was captured in July 1999.
The 25 Finalists of the Wellcome Photography Prize Where Each Winner Receives $13,500
The Wellcome Photography Prize has unveiled its Top 25 entries, selected for the 2025 edition of the awards. The competition showcases powerful images that capture urgent global health challenges.
Insta360 Enters the Audio Fray With the $49 Mic Air
Insta360 has announced the Insta360 Mic Air, a compact wireless microphone built to work alongside Insta360 cameras, like the recently announced Insta360 X5 8K 360-degree camera.
Saramonic Air Are Studio-Grade Dual-Channel Mics for Content Creators
Saramonic announced the Air, a new dual-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system designed for content creators. They feature "intelligent" noise cancellation, real-time monitoring, and adjustable EQ tuning inside a compact, easy-to-use package.
Echolens Camera Combines the Spirit of Analog and the Performance of a Vintage Digicam
Earlier this month, PetaPixel reported on the Echolens, a point-and-shoot camera that is all-in on replicating the charm of analog point-and-shoot cameras in a digital package. The Echolens has now launched on Kickstarter, bringing with it some new details.
Amateur Astronomer Spent Seven Months Creating a Unique Look at Jupiter’s Massive Storms
Swedish photographer and amateur astronomer Peter Rosén has created an incredible new video that combines thousands of photos of Jupiter to show the gas giant's newly developed massive storms.
Think Tank’s New Backpack Holds Your Huge Telephoto Lenses
Think Tank Photo, a brand known for its rugged and functional camera bags, has announced the BackLight Long Lens Backpack. It is a purpose-built solution for photographers who specialize in wildlife, sports, or any long-lens photography.
How the Panasonic LUMIX S1II Became My Secret Weapon for Solo Video Content
Until recently, I’d never really touched a Panasonic LUMIX camera. I’ve been a Sony shooter for years, and like a lot of creators juggling full-time jobs and side projects, I didn’t have the time or headspace to add a whole new system to the mix.
Adobe is Now Tracking Generative Credit Use: What You Need to Know
Adobe is finally tracking generative credit use across the Creative Cloud ecosystem. Adobe has had a generative credits system for about a year and a half, but accurate tracking and enforcement of limits have rolled out slowly. Well, the Wild West era has ended. Generative credits matter, and it is, in fact, possible to run out of them and lose access to AI features.
Federal Judge Gives AI Companies a Landmark ‘Fair Use’ Victory
American artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic, which develops large language models competing with platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, has won a key ruling in a United States federal court. A federal judge ruled this week that AI developers can train AI models on copyrighted content without obtaining permission from the content creators.
VSCO Returns to Mobile Photography With New iPhone Camera App
What's old is new again. VSCO has unveiled a standalone camera application for iPhone, VSCO Capture.
Drone Captures First Footage of Killer Whales Using Tools
Researchers have captured drone footage of killer whales using kelp to groom one another -- an extraordinary first in marine tool use.
Sublime Photos Capture the Dream of the American West
Frontier by Jim Krantz blends cinematic portraits of cowboys and expansive landscapes with experimental works to create a visual representation of the mythical American West.
Teen Charged for Taking Selfie with Fake Rifle Outside Former High School
An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after allegedly taking a selfie with a fake rifle outside her former high school.
Photographer Misses Spectacular Shot at Air Show
A photographer is going viral on Reddit after he turned away at the wrong moment and missed an epic shot at an air show.
National Geographic Photographer Dies Climbing Mountain in South America
A National Geographic photographer and experienced high-altitude mountaineer has died while attempting to scale one of the world’s most iconic peaks.
Photographer Captures the Terrifying Things Humans Have Done to the Planet
Photographer Edward Burtynsky has dedicated his life's work to documenting the impact humans have on the planet, producing stunning photographs that evoke both awe and concern.
MrBeast Faces Backlash for AI Thumbnail Generator Tool
Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast and the most-subscribed creator on YouTube with over 400 million followers, is facing criticism following his promotion of an AI-powered thumbnail generator.
New Perovskite Sensor Triples Resolution and Light Gathering by Stacking Pixels
A new image sensor has been developed that uses a new crystalline material that is very similar to silicon. It's called perovskite and unlike traditional sensors which dedicate separate pixels for red, green, and blue color recognition, perovskite sensors can ditch color filters entirely, which allows them to triple resolution and light-gathering capabilities.
Canon USA Increases Prices In Response to Trump’s Tariffs
Canon has joined many of its peers in increasing prices in the United States, with many products now costing several hundred dollars more than before.
First-of-its-Kind Satellite Sees Through Forest Canopies to Measure Earth’s Biomass
It's a day of firsts for incredible new scientific missions. The European Space Agency's (ESA) new Biomass mission, launched into orbit just two months ago, has returned its first set of incredible images of Earth.
The Popularity of the 2025 Bild Expo Vastly Exceeded My Expectations
Last week, B&H hosted its second Bild Expo at the Javits Center in New York City. After years of attending the Photo Plus expo and seeing its rapid decline, I had questions about the viability of a show in New York City. Whatever expectations I might have had, they were absolutely shattered by what I saw there.
Thypoch Adds to its Simera Line with the 21mm f/1.4 ASPH
Thypoch, a relatively new lens maker that is a subsidiary of DZOfilm, announced a new addition to its growing line of Simera lenses for Leica M-mount: the 21mm f/1.4 ASPH. It joins the 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm lenses that all share a similar design aesthetic and the same f/1.4 wide-open aperture.
The iPad Is About to Become a Much Better Video Editor
When iPadOS 26 arrives later this year, it will transform the iPad into a much more powerful device for professionals, whether they're photographers or videographers. While PetaPixel has already reported on iPadOS 26, it is worth taking a closer look at one fascinating feature that may have flown under the radar: background tasks.
Hands-On at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and Its First Enormous 5 Gigapixel Image
Last year, PetaPixel visited the SLAC Laboratories in Stanford to go hands-on with the LSST camera module, the highest-resolution and largest camera ever constructed. Last month, the team took the long journey to the summit of Cerro Pachón in Chile to go hands-on with the finished Vera C. Rubin Observatory and see its first 5 gigapixel photo.
Clever Color Filter for Video Changes Color in Real-Time
Independent filmmaker and designer Bryce Zimmerman has announced the release of a new piece of in-camera effects gear, the VariColour Filter Tray, hereafter referred to as "VariColor." It is a low-cost, DIY-inspired tool for cinematographers looking to experiment with color and contrast directly on set for visual results in real-time, all without AI.
Rare Historical Photos Reveal Australia Like You’ve Never Seen It
In an era dominated by fast-forwarded moments and filtered realities, the VX52 Movies channel has delivered something quietly profound: a contemplative visual time capsule titled “Oldest Photos of Australia (1845–1925).” The nearly 20-minute video features carefully retouched old photos, bringing the past into clearer focus.