Guy Creates Working Virtual ‘Film’ Camera Inside 3D Software Program
Marco Purich, known as sirrandalot on YouTube, created a realistic virtual camera inside Blender using the software's "Cycles" path tracing.
Best Photos from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has unveiled the shortlisted photos for its 15th annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The beautiful images celebrate the night sky and have been captured by photographers across the globe.
Photographer Nails Conspiracy Theorist’s Challenge to Capture the ISS
When a conspiracy theorist promised to concede that the International Space Station (ISS) is real if photographer and YouTuber Dave McKeegan could get a photo of it -- the challenge was accepted.
How the Official Coronation Portraits of King Charles III Were Shot
Hugo Burnand, the photographer who captured the official photos of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla last May, has also photographed their wedding in 2005, the king's 60th birthday in 2008, and the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales in 2011 and many other royal events.
The Best Photos from GuruShots’ ‘Stunning Still Life’ Challenge
GuruShots, the "World's Greatest Photo Game," has announced the winners of its "Stunning Still Life" challenge, which received thousands of entries and over 56.2 million votes. The "Top Photographer" winner of the contest is Sanja of Bosnia and Herzegovina (whose photo is seen above).
Who Has Experienced Homelessness? Photo Series Challenges Peoples’ Perceptions
A photographer who was given his first camera when he was homeless which inspired him to break the cycle of transiency has explored his past with a project that challenges people's perceptions of the unhoused.
Hubble’s New High-Res Star Cluster Photo is Your Next Desktop Background
A newly released photo captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows off a spectacular cluster teeming with bright, glittering stars that is available in greater than 4K resolution.
Image of Full Moon Through a Rock Formation Looks Like a Giant Eye
A photographer created a stunning image of full Moon through a rock formation in Utah so it appears like a giant eye.
Botanical Studies Series Shows Beauty of ‘Spiky, Round, and Edgy Things’
Photographer Matthias Conrad focuses on landscape, architectural, and commercial photography, although an ongoing series, Botanical Studies, bucks the trend a bit and delivers beautiful minimalist black-and-white photographs of a diverse range of flora.
YouTuber Builds a Massive 7-Foot Tall Fully Functional iPhone
Popular YouTuber Matthew Beem built the world's largest operating iPhone, complete with a large working touchscreen, front-facing camera, and rear triple-camera array.
NHL Photographer Snaps Stunning Heart-Shaped Shot of Stanley Cup Win
A photographer captured a stunning image of the Vegas Golden Knights shaped like a heart as the ice hockey team celebrated winning the Stanley Cup.
The Amazing Aerial Photos From the Drone Photo Awards 2023
The Siena Awards has revealed the winners of its Drone Photo Awards 2023. Israeli photographer Or Adar won this year's edition of the prestigious drone photography contest.
The Phenomenal Photos from the Audubon Photography Awards 2023
The National Audubon Society has announced the winners of its annual Audubon Photography Awards. This year's competition marks the 14th edition and garnered entries from professional, amateur, and youth photographers that capture the beauty of birds.
Photographer Captures Powerful Photo of ‘Human Spirit’ During Grueling Race
A photographer captured a powerful and inspirational photo of a young runner helping his 82-year-old mentor finish an arduous road race in tough conditions atop Mount Washington.
360 Camera Makes Rally Car Racing Look Like a Video Game
The American Rally Association (ARA) shared an incredible video clip on Facebook that shows a Subaru WRX rally car winding through a gravel stage at the Oregon Trail Rally.
Intense Pollen Swarms Creates Rainbow Rings Around the Sun
A photographer in Finland captured rainbow-colored rings around the Sun caused by pollen hanging in the air.
Photographer Gives Rescue Dogs Their Ears Back With the Help of AI
A photographer has digitally reversed the cruel practice of ear cropping dogs with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
Captivating Photo Series Combines the Natural and Surreal
Photographer and filmmaker Nicola Tröhler spent time off and on over the past two years designing and shooting a high-concept photo series, Under an Open Sky. Tröhler tells PetaPixel how he developed and shot the series and more about his artistic vision for the striking images.
Music Video Shot on iPhone 14 Pro Shows its Storytelling Power
Musical artist Grant Knoche's new music video for his song "First Hello" was shot exclusively on an iPhone 14 Pro, showcasing another example of how artists use iPhone's impressive video capabilities to produce professional-caliber content.
The Inside Story Behind Curiosity’s Time-Blended Mars Panorama
Earlier this week, NASA shared an incredible time-blended composite panorama its team captured with Curiosity's navigation camera. PetaPixel spoke with Doug Ellison from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in southern California, the man who planned, captured, and processed the photos to make the "postcard."
Top National Photographic Portrait Prize Winner Takes Home $30,000
The National Portrait Gallery in Australia has announced the winners of its annual National Photographic Portrait Prize competition. Photographer Shea Kirk has taken home the top prize, including a $30,000 cash prize and $20,000 worth of Canon equipment, courtesy of Canon Australia.
Fujifilm X-H2 Teardown Shows Clever Thermal Design and Robust IBIS
Sven Lamprecht of IRreCams specializes in infrared and astrophotography camera conversions. As part of his work, he recently performed a full spectrum conversion on his Fujifilm X-H2 camera, and detailed the entire teardown on his website.
Tiny Lens Creates Huge Headaches for Wet Plate Photographer
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter's wet-plate work often features big, ultra-fast lenses. However, Hofstaetter recently acquired a very tiny lens that has caused him some massive problems.
This Spectral Image Shows How the Sun Emits Light of Nearly Every Color
A recent NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day selection showcases all the visible colors of the Sun. The beautiful image was created by the McMath-Pierce Solar Observatory and shows that while the Sun often appears bright white, it emits light of nearly every color.
Filmmaker Uses Action Cams and AI to Create Incredible Volumetric Video
Filmmaker Josh Gladstone has recently begun working with light field video, an incredible technology allows him to capture volumetric video with a single camera rig and produce viewable video content in virtual reality (VR) and on the Looking Glass volumetric displays.
Photographer Free Dives With Orcas and Captures Incredible Photos
A photographer got into the water with a pod of killer whales capturing magical photos of the creatures in their natural habitat.
Using Manual Focus on a Commercial Photo Shoot: Try It At Your Own Risk
There’s something about the passion that exists between a mechanic and a motorcycle. Their hands and tools are their paintbrushes, and their grease-stained nails are their paint. I was fortunate to witness them create their art and document it all while creating my own.
Photographer Captures ISS Crossing the Sun During Astronaut Spacewalk
An astrophotographer captured the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Sun as two astronauts were conducting a spacewalk to install solar panels.
Photographer Reveals How His Picture Exposed a CIA Coverup
A photographer has told the extraordinary story of how a single photograph he took exposed a CIA coverup in Nicaragua -- proving the Reagan administration was illegally supplying rebels.
Why You Seem to Move Slower When Shooting at Longer Focal Lengths
This old but no less informative video has recently resurfaced, and it illustrates an interesting optical illusion that makes speed appear much slower when using a longer focal length.