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,” which got me thinking about how, especially as a landscape photographer, my photographic passions affect our home planet.
I…
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…
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 involved, visit www.earthday.org).
Published to coincide with Earth Day, a new book by photographer and conservationist Jon…
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…
Every photographer should try abstract photography – it teaches you camera skills like no other genre
April 22, 2026
Abstract photography may not be everyone’s first choice – but it can make anyone a better photographer. And that comes down to three simple reasons.
As a genre, abstract photography is incredibly dynamic. It offers endless opportunities to experiment, push creative…
A century of American photography in one afternoon: this rare exhibition will be greater than the sum of its parts
April 21, 2026
There are exhibitions where you walk around admiring individual photographs, and there are exhibitions that change how you think about photography itself. Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography, opening at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London on 28 July, very much fits into the second box.
With more than 100 works by 38 photographers, it traces American urban life from the early 1900s…
I bought a daguerreotype at a flea market. This mirror-like photograph is a reminder that not all retro photographs were grainy and soft
January 29, 2026
I’ve had a longtime obsession with old cameras – but among my collection of analog photo gear is a much smaller treasure: a daguerreotype. Encased in a leather-wrapped hinged case, the mirrored finish reminds me of what a true “retro” photograph looks like, a…
The Virtual Photographer of the Year 2025 has been announced and I’m impressed by the winner's video game stills!
January 29, 2026
The winners of the Virtual Photography Awards 2025 have been announced, and this year’s standout pictures include narrative-driven portraiture and otherworldly dreamscapes.
The competition recognizes the most creative stills captured during video game play using in-game…
Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you should stay inside hibernating until spring. I mean, you can if you want to, I won’t be checking up on anyone. However, it’s more fun to pack your camera, tripod and umbrella and head for a scenic coastline to discover the photographic treats that await.
You could probably go with just a flexible lens, like a 24-200mm superzoom, which offers a very…
