I’m a massive fan of the black-and-white landscape photography that helped bring the artistic genre into the mainstream, especially from the likes of Ansel Adams. His black-and-white work truly embodies the phrase “composition is king,” and I think the lack of color makes you hone in on this.
But there’s another historic photographer whose name is less well-known that I think more…
When it comes to the best mirrorless cameras, there is a huge choice from the world’s leading photography brands. Our camera experts here at Space have tried and tested nearly all the best cameras for astrophotography from Canon, Nikon and of course Sony, who are…
A prize potato and a horse-headed scarecrow: Martin Parr's final photos are pure genius
April 24, 2026
There’s a photograph in Martin Parr’s final commission that’s almost unbearably him. A single potato, lumpy and unremarkable, sits on a decorative paper plate beneath a pink card reading “FIRST PRIZE”. The exhibitor’s name: Anthony…
Capture beautiful photos of bluebells in the woods this Spring before they are all gone!
April 24, 2026
Spring is the time to shoot flowers in bloom, and a sea of bluebells in a forest are a real favourite of mine to photograph in the UK. It all comes down to a great location and soft sunlight when you’re photographing bluebells in woods, and some key camera skills, of course!
It’s taken me a few years to find the best location in my local area. Although several woods near me have bluebells, it…
Last year, when a judge ordered the Trump Administration to improve conditions at the immigration center at the Jacob K Javits Federal Building in New York City, the images used to show the “deplorable” conditions were taken from security camera footage. But even as…
Today is Earth Day, and the thing that’s on my mind is how much water the AI-powered features in my photo editing software use.
In fact, this has been on my mind for some time as, earlier in the year, the UN announced that we have entered an “era of water bankruptcy,”…
Shot with a phone camera, this striking "concrete vs. nature" image wins US$10,000 top prize in global photography competition
April 23, 2026
The winners of the photography competition ‘Concrete in Life’ 2025/26 have been announced, with Filipino photographer Celbert Palaganas taking the US$10,000 grand prize for his image Pillars Across the Sea.
Shot on a Google Pixel camera phone using its 48MP ultra-wide camera, the winning image captures the contrast between nature and engineering at the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway…
Google’s Earth Day doodle is made from photos of the World itself, and it's mind-blowing!
April 23, 2026
Google has marked Earth Day 2026 with a genuinely clever homepage Doodle, turning the Google logo into a celebration of the planet itself by filling each letter with Google Earth imagery drawn from different corners of the world.
Launched on April 22, the annual Earth Day…
Photographer and conservationist Jon McCormack: "Earth Day is a time to reflect, notice and pause"
April 22, 2026
Earth Day takes place on April 22 this year, and is a show of support for environmental conservation and protection – a reminder of the responsibility that humankind has to safeguard the planet for future generations. (For more information about the day, and how to get…
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a beginner just getting started or simply someone who loves capturing beautiful moments, submitting your work to photography competitions is one of the best ways to gain exposure and recognition.
Entering competitions isn’t just about winning – though prizes and publicity are great bonuses! It’s also a chance to dive into your archives…
