Photographer Captures Supermoon Rising Behind the Statue of Liberty
Photographer Dan Martland had to improvise for these spellbinding photos of the Harvest Moon Supermoon rising behind the Statue of Liberty in New York.
Tilta’s New Stabilizing Arm Attaches Action Cams and Smartphones to a Car
Tilta, known for its support equipment and accessories for cameras of all types and sizes, announced the Hydra Alien Mini, a new compact stabilizing arm designed for action cameras and smartphones.
The Captivating Winners of the Siena Creative Photo Awards 2024
The Siena Awards revealed the winners of its Creative Photo Awards 2024 photography competition. Photographer Lurdes Santander was honored for her grand prize-winning photo above, Dreaming Above the Universe.
US Department of the Interior Says Anti-DJI Regulation Hurt Its Operations
In 2020, DJI was placed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, more colloquially known as the "economic blacklist." Now, four years later, the Department of the Interior reports negative effects of that decision.
It Took Astronomers 13 Years to Create the Biggest Infrared Map of the Milky Way
Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VISTA telescope have created and published a massive infrared map of the Milky Way galaxy containing more than 1.5 billion objects, the most detailed map of its kind ever.
JPEG XL: What It Is And Why You Should Care
JPEG XL is a new-generation image file format that recently got a big boost to awareness thanks to native support in the iPhone 16 series smartphones. So what is it, why does it matter, and why should you use it? Who better to ask than one of the people who helped make it a reality?
How to Capture Better Macro Wildlife Photographs
Macro Photographer Ben Salb is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for photography lies in the small details of the natural world. The Maryland-based photographer specializes in high magnification insect and spider photography, often finding his subjects close to home in the lush woods of the United States’ eastern coast.
New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount
Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
The Spectacular Winners of the International Panorama Photo Awards
The winners of the 15th Epson International Pano Awards have been announced with Kelvin Yuen crowned the 2024 Open Photographer of the Year.
Instagram Launches ‘Best Practices’ to Help Creators Improve Their Photos and Reels
Instagram has introduced a new in-app feature called "best practices" which explicitly tells creators how to improve their photos and reels on the platform.
Fat Bear Week Postponed After Deadly Fight Captured on Livestream Camera
The annual "Fat Bear Week" was postponed after a bear was killed by another bear on livestream camera as stunned viewers watched online.
Pika’s Latest AI Video Model Lets You Melt, Explode, and Cake-ify Objects
Pika, an AI video platform, has launched its 1.5 model with quirky features allowing users to crush, inflate, and squish objects.
Meta Might Be Using Photos Taken on Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to Train AI
When asked this week if Meta is using photos taken on Ray-Ban smart glasses to train its AI, company representatives refused to deny or confirm.
Artra Lab’s Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f/1.2 is a Not Subtle Nikkor Knockoff
The “Nocty-Nonikkor” 50mm f/1.2 lens from Artra Lab is an extremely not-subtle imitation for photographers who want a Nikon Noct-like experience on a budget.
TTArtisan’s Compact and Cheap ‘Film Canister’ Light Gets Colorful Upgrade
A new version of TTArtisan’s film canister magnetic LED light features full RGB spectrum functionality.
Halide Camera App Puts the iPhone 16’s New Camera Control to Good Use
Popular iPhone camera app Halide Mark II, which just two weeks ago was updated with the release of iOS 18 to add direct access to Halide on the iPhone's lock screen, has been updated again with native support for the new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 family of devices, including the powerful iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
Politician Raises Eyebrows After Borrowing His Friend’s Family for Campaign Photos
A congressional candidate has come under fire for borrowing his friend's wife and kids to pose for campaign photos.
Drone Photo Awards 2024 Winners Showcase Allure of Aerial Photography
Following yesterday's feature highlighting the 2024 Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) winners, it's time to showcase the winners of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2024.
Adobe Cuts Perpetual License for Elements Down to Just Three Years
Adobe announced the latest version of its "Elements" creative software, Photoshop Elements 2025 and Premiere Elements 2025. The newest annual releases continue to add new artificial intelligence-powered features and more Guided Edits to enable users of all experience levels to edit their photos and videos.
Microsoft Paint Gets AI-Powered Generative Fill and Erase Features
Despite being declared dead in 2017, Microsoft Paint has defied the odds. It continues to receive Adobe Photoshop-style AI features the latest being Generative Fill and Generative Erase.
UnifyDrive UT2 Hands-On: Good Ideas Marred by a Messy User Experience
The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable and expandable NAS storage solution -- the first of its kind -- that looks like a bigger, better, and more customizable version of the now-defunct Gnarbox. Unfortunately, despite its many good ideas, the UT2 is plagued by poor design and a bad user experience.
California Governor Signs AI Bills to Protect Children From Deepfake Nudes
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills that will make it illegal for people to possess or distribute AI-generated deepfake nudes of children.
The ‘Poopcopter’ Uses an AI Camera to Pick Up Dog Mess
Dog owners know that picking up mess is the least pleasant aspect of daily pet ownership. But what if an automated drone using real-time computer vision and machine-learning algorithms could do the chore instead?
Drone Footage Shows Orcas Hunting and Eating Dusky Dolphins for First Time
Scientists have captured world-first drone footage of a pod of orcas hunting and feeding on dusky dolphins.
Court Rules Against Photographer Who Sued AI Dataset for Copyright Theft
A German court has ruled against a photographer who sued the AI image dataset company LAION in a case that could have big implications.
Starlink Satellites Are Increasingly Blocking Our View of the Universe
A new study has found that the increasing number of Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellites in orbit is blocking scientists' ability to view the Universe.
What Even is a ‘Cinema’ Lens, Anyway?
If you, like me, are prone to idly perusing the catalogs of your favorite camera store searching for the next bit of kit to add to your collection, you’ve probably stumbled into the “Professional Video” section and been absolutely bowled over by how much money one can spend on literally anything in this category.
The Lancer300 Photo Backpack is a Modular Power Station Inspired by ‘Death Stranding’
The Coalax Lancer300 is a modular backpack made for outdoor adventurers and was designed particularly with photographers and drone enthusiasts in mind. Part of the design was also inspired by the video game Death Stranding which brings the delivery simulator to life in an unexpected way.
Photo From the Gaza Conflict Wins 2024 Siena International Photo Awards
The Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) announced the winners of its 2024 competition that it hosts with the goal of making Siena and the region an international capital for photography.
Giant Bigfin Squid Filmed Walking Around on Its 13-Foot-Long Tentacles
Stunning underwater footage shows a rarely-seen bigfin squid "walking" on its unbelievable 13-foot-long tentacles deep in the ocean.