A group of people hike in a line up a snowy slope toward a large circular structure resembling a ring, set amid a vast, snow-covered mountainous landscape. Photograper Captures the Magical Frozen Landscapes of Iceland
A white bird of prey flies through a blue sky, clutching a small, brown rodent in its talons. An inset shows a close-up of the rodent’s face as it’s being carried away. Hapless Vole Looks Directly into the Camera as It’s Carried Away by a Kite
A black-and-white triptych: a man in swimwear about to dive into water, a couple kissing on a beach, and two women in long dresses walking into the sea, all set on a historic beach. Rare Photos Show British Victorians Letting Their Hair Down at the Beach

Spotlight

Cameras are great, but it’s what is done in photography with that technology that really matters. To that end, PetaPixel regularly shines a Spotlight on the incredible photos and videos created by talented artists from around the world.
Jeremy Gray
A glowing, colorful nebula with swirling clouds of blue and orange gas set against a vivid red space background filled with stars.

Photographer’s Incredible Nebula Photo Took Three Years to Capture

Tennessee-based astrophotographer Jeffrey Horne is an exceptionally talented photographer, capturing photos of deep space that expertly blend science and art. Horne's latest image of the Spaghetti Nebula (Simeis 147) combines 569 hours of exposure time captured over the past three winters. Few photographic genres test a photographer's patience quite like astrophotography.

Kate Garibaldi
A black cat with white speckles and a white chest is shown in three poses on a white background: looking up, facing forward, and lying curled on its side. The cat has yellow eyes and looks curious.

Photographer Turns ‘Star’-Covered Cat Into Animal-Saving Sensation

Last year, photographer Greg Murray came across a cat named Gatsby, who, due to a medical condition, looks like he's covered in a constellation of stars. Murray then captured charming portraits of Gatsby the Galaxy Cat, creating a calendar that raises money to help rescue animals in need. Not all heroes wear capes, but some wear furry stars.

Jeremy Gray
A large shark swims near the ocean floor while a scuba diver observes from a distance in the background, surrounded by blue water and rocky terrain.

Underwater Filmmaker Gets Up Close and Personal With Sharks

Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory premiered yesterday on National Geographic and is streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu. The series follows the world-renowned wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer as he travels to South Africa to search for one of Earth's most feared predators, the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). PetaPixel chatted with the show's cinematographer, underwater filmmaking specialist Dan Beecham.

Kate Garibaldi
A digital triptych features abstract, layered forms with soft earthy colors, circular shapes, and translucent leaves, blending to create a dreamy, ethereal effect across three panels.

The Abstract World of David Day’s Studio ICM Photography

David Day’s photography bends the rules of reality, transforming everyday objects into dreamlike abstractions through intentional camera movement (ICM) in a studio setting. At the crux of art and experimentation, Day spoke with PetaPixel, inviting viewers to discover his process and how he turns layers of light, motion, and imagination into photographic art.

Jeremy Gray
X-ray style image showing an open camera on the left, an open laptop on the right, and a large "X" in the center filled with clocks and mechanical parts, all set against a black background.

Photographer’s Illuminating X-ray Exhibit Has Been Years in the Making

Exceptionally talented commercial and fine art photographer Andrei Duman has spent years working on his fantastic X-ray photo series. The series, Beyond the Surface: The Art of X-Rays, is now on display in a massive exhibit at the world-famous Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago. It is the culmination of years of dedicated work, and Duman spoke with PetaPixel about the honor and his project as a whole.

Kate Garibaldi
A vibrant, abstract burst of colors including teal, pink, orange, and white, radiating outward from a central bright point, resembling an explosion or a firework viewed through a soft, dreamy lens.

Photographer Beautifully ‘Breaks the Rules’ With Abstract Fireworks Photos

When we think of fireworks, most of us picture familiar, vibrant bursts of color lighting up the night sky, each explosion a momentary spectacle in a blossom of color. But for photographer Bryan Szucs, fireworks aren’t just about capturing a fleeting display, they’re a chance to defy convention and create something abstract, unpredictable, and uniquely beautiful.