Inspiration
Where NOT to bring your camera in San Francisco
Feb 21, 2022
Jefferson Graham
As you know, there has sadly been a raft of camera thefts in San Francisco of late, putting a spotlight on places you might want…
Shooting Brenizer method portraits on medium format film to simulate a large format look
Feb 20, 2022
John Aldred
The Brenizer method has been around for a while. In fact, it’s been around since long before it was called the “Brenizer method” – he…
Why filmmakers love lamps – should you use one in your next video?
Feb 18, 2022
John Aldred
This is a rather interesting observation that I’ve never picked up on before but I’ll sure be on the lookout for in the future. Have…
These extreme macro shots will make you appreciate the humble fly in a whole new way
Feb 16, 2022
Alex Baker
There are macro images, and then there are extreme macro images. Photographer Marco Retana from Costa Rica specialises in macro images of insects that are…
Watch this satisfying time-lapse of pink oyster mushrooms growing
Feb 16, 2022
Alex Baker
We’ve shown time-lapses of mushroom growing antics before, and they just keep getting better and better. There’s not much more satisfying than a really good…
Magical frozen landscape is the People’s Choice for 2021 Wildlife photographer of the Year
Feb 14, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Wildlife photographer of the Year (WPY) treated us with its stunning 2021 winning photos in October last year. But the contest also recognizes the People’s…
Gathering of giant whale sharks wins 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year
Feb 11, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Underwater Photographer of the Year has just announced its winners for 2022. And like every year, quite a lot of stunning scenes have been captured…
You should steal from other photographers and here’s why
Feb 10, 2022
John Aldred
There’s a famous saying that “good artists borrow, great artists steal”, attributed to Steve Jobs, Pablo Picasso or even T. S. Eliot, depending on who…
Close Up Photographer of the Year shares gorgeous photos of “two of a kind”
Feb 8, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Close Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) shared its last year’s winners in late 2021. And while we wait for the 2022 winners – there’s…
Underwater photos show a mermaid and a diver in a real WWII diving suit
Feb 7, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
“What better way to engage a child’s curiosity and inspire community support for sea life than to create truly unique underwater art?” wonders photographer Brett…