When a remote settlement in Greenland woke one morning last week to find two giant icebergs looming over them, one of the villagers, Dennis Lehtonen, grabbed his cameras and started shooting this highly unusual event.
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.
The Beaker Street Science Photography has revealed its 12 finalists that each tells a powerful scientific story.
The Shark Trust has announced the winners of its Shark Photographer of the Year contest on Shark Awareness Day (July 14).
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its renowned New Photography series with the launch of New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging. The exhibition explores the concept of belonging and community in a world increasingly defined by connections and shared histories.
The International Space Station may orbit the Earth 250 miles above, making it difficult to distinguish in the sky, but one photographer has proven that with the right gear, it is possible to get a good view of it.
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.
Leica has revealed the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), the competition's 45th edition, and there is over $81,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs.
Taras Bychko grew up in the city of Lviv, Ukraine, in an area he describes as "sleepy." He began photographing residents there -- their rhythms, daily actions, and silent gestures.
A photographer went extremely viral on social media after capturing a showstopping photo of the secretive B-2 Spirit Bomber flying over the Washington Monument.
Bird photographer Owen Deutsch traveled to the Tropical Andes to capture stunning photos of the eye-catching birds that call the region home.
Awe-inspiring scenes of the Milky Way, dancing aurorae, and serene galaxies all feature on the shortlist for this year’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year.
Gordon Laing of Cameralabs just published his newest Retro Review, this time looking at what he describes as Canon's first "truly desirable-looking consumer compact," 1998's PowerShot A5.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, German AI company PRC, best known for its Excire photo-management software, hosted a photo contest judged entirely by AI. The winners have been revealed. Did the AI evaluator make the right picks?
A photographer has been sending up his drone above geothermal pools to capture abstract images of the colorful and textured hot springs.
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.
Swedish sports photographer Joel Marklund has had an illustrious two-decade career as a photographer. Marklund shoots about every sport on the planet and is co-owner and chief photographer at Bildbyrån, Scandinavia's premier sports photography agency.
Canadian musician turned photographer Malcolm-Jay Wilson is back with another awesome camera conversion project. In 2023, Wilson converted a broken Yashica Electro 35mm film camera into a Raspberry Pi-powered digital camera. Now he has returned with an infrared camera sensor to create a compact IR point-and-shoot camera.
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.
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.
While studying photography at university, Claudio Piccoli became fascinated by capturing his family's agile border collie as it jumped and played. It inspired him to explore the world of action dog photography and he has not looked back since.
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.
Award-winning photographer Kane Hibberd will debut his highly anticipated exhibition Scale, a world premiere that showcases a remarkable collection of life-sized photographs, capturing 100 legendary guitars that have shaped the history of modern music.
Joanna Steidle from the United States has been crowned the inaugural winner of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition.
In an era when AI and digital manipulation seem to be facing off with the veracity of traditional photography, it’s worth noting that image making has always been an interpretive art. Several historic exhibitions at PHotoESPAÑA 2025 in Madrid remind us that photographic depictions of the real world stem from the eye of the beholder.
The old canard that baseball is boring and repetitive prompts young photographer Tanner Pearson to re-tell how Guardians power hitter Jose Ramirez smashed a ball three within inches of his head. The ball speed from the bat was 103 miles per hour.
Conservation and nature photography power couple Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen are the focus of the first episode of National Geographic's 2024 nature documentary series, Photographer. The episode won an Emmy this week for Outstanding Nature Documentary, demonstrating not only the compelling nature of the duo's photography but also the widespread appeal of their incredible stories.
When it comes to photography, Alex Bain has carved a unique niche for himself in the world of toy photography. From capturing dramatic battles between Star Wars characters to bringing to life sci-fi and horror figures, his work has captivated audiences by blending cinematic techniques with the playful nature of toys.
After Brian Doben hit an impasse in his professional photography career, he spoke to his wife about quitting. But she encouraged him to go back to basics.
A photographer has captured high-quality images of the majestic Sumatran tiger in its natural habitat of the Indonesian jungle after four years of back and forth to Southeast Asia.