During the spring and summer of 2021, I did not do a lot of photography in places other than my backyard. I have always spent some time photographing birds in my yard, with my favorite subject being the blue jay.
Blue jays are a common backyard bird found in eastern and parts of central North America. They are smart, fun to watch, and very pretty. What is even more amazing is that they…
A groundbreaking research project at Heriot-Watt University promises a new camera technology that can affordably deliver millions of frames per second capture in high resolution.
Normally, high resolution and high frame rates don’t come at the same time, as most…
Scientists behind China’s Yutu-2 rover say they have discovered “translucent glass globules” on the far side of the surface of the moon. Roughly a centimeter in diameter, they were discovered by the panoramic camera on the rover.
Spherical, Dumbbell-Shaped…
Photos from Inside the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
March 1, 2022
On February 24th, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an all-out invasion of its neighboring country Ukraine following years of escalating conflict and failed diplomacy since 2014. The world has watched as ordinary Ukrainians have taken up arms to join soldiers in the defense of their nation.
These photographs captured by photographers in the midst of the war-torn areas offer…
Constructed from LEGO bricks, a nearly-to-scale Polaroid OneStep camera with a functional film tray could become an officially released set, as it has received 10,000 backers and was a LEGO team staff pick.
The LEGO Polaroid OneStep SX-70
Designed by MiniBrick…
Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has introduced a new range of four cinema lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system. Three of the lenses are rehoused versions of existing focal lengths, while the new 6mm T2.1 becomes the widest rectilinear focal length for the…
How to Edit Photos Using Masks in Lightroom Mobile
March 1, 2022
Professional photographer and YouTuber Chris Parker explains how to easily take an extremely underexposed image and edit it in a professional way with masks using Adobe Lightroom Mobile. His method even includes adding some special effects like turning on the lights in a room for added ambiance, all done on a smartphone.
Lightroom Mobile is Surprisingly Powerful
It might come as a surprise how…
The Best Camera Bags and Backpacks in 2022
February 28, 2022
A photographer’s camera bag is the unsung hero of the working professional. Without it, photographers simply could not do their jobs. But for as many good bags out there, there are hundreds of bad ones. Let’s sift through that noise.
Backpacks are and will…
Sony announced last week that it was the number one mirrorless brand holding the highest market share for eight years straight. Canon then followed this up by claiming that it was the number one digital camera company, also leading on mirrorless market share. In a game of…
Manfrotto PRO Light Tough Cases Go Beyond the Standard Hard Case
February 28, 2022
Manfrotto recently expanded its PRO Light Tough cases and while at their core these hard cases are pretty similar to other offerings, Manfrotto does offer some modular accessories that make them stand apart.
Manfrotto sponsored this Product Showcase so we could take a look at its two new hard cases that, on their own, at first look like any other hard case out there. The difference here…
