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This stunning timelapse shows three years of mushroom growth in three minutes

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Jens Heidler of Another Perspective is known for his unique and captivating timelapse videos of various objects. Oftentimes, they show us stuff from our home in a totally new light. But with his latest video, 1000 Days Mushroom Growth, Jens went a step further.

For three long years, he meticulously filmed, photographed, and edited photos of mushrooms he grew in his own basement. It shows the intricate beauty and growth of thirteen distinct types of fungi, and Jens also shares the challenges he faced while creating the video.

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This is the “world’s first talking timelapse” and how it was made

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A YouTuber who goes by the name of Lotrfan, has created what he calls the “world’s first talking timelapse”. While it’s arguably better classified as stop motion, it does also show the passage of time over a 285-day period. There’s been some thought put into this one, and both the concept and final result are pretty cool.

The project began as just a regular video clip, as Lotrfan explains partway through the video above. But then, after shooting a photo every day for over nine months, we end up with the final 9-second video.

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Brendan Fraser isn’t only an actor, but also a brilliant photographer

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My generation and older know Brendan Fraser mostly for his roles in George of the Jungle and The Mummy franchise, filmed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The actor then disappeared from the spotlight, but he recently made a fantastic comeback with The Whale, for which he won the Best Actor Academy Award.

Photographer Tatiana Hopper recently discovered a fun fact about the beloved actor: he’s also a darn good photographer! In her video, she shares some of Fraser’s work, as well as some fun facts about his website – which isn’t his at all.

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Photographer’s $3K camera accidentally sold at Goodwill for $70, TikTok helped retrieve it

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A thriving photographer was recently in the middle of a very weird story involving her camera. Her mom accidentally donated her Canon R6 Mark II to a Goodwill where it was sold for $70. This led to a massive emotional rollercoaster and huge support from the TikTok community. They helped to trace the couple who’d bought the camera, and it all led to even more kindness from Canon themselves.

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How to ask for photography feedback: A beginner’s guide to seeking self-improvement

A short while back, I wrote a pair of pieces (Part 1, Part 2) about giving and responding to critiques of photography with a certain level of decorum. As many of you already know, criticism is best given when actually asked for. While having the confidence and self-awareness to seek feedback in and of itself is commendable, not all requests for feedback are equal. Despite what one might think, it’s not quite as simple as posting your photo online and asking for general feedback. As with giving and responding to critiques, there are certain ways you can present your request for feedback to improve your odds of receiving meaningful advice. Below, I’ll go over the information you can offer to increase those chances.

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The dos and don’ts of photography criticism, part 2: How to give it

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Preface: I’d like to start by saying that I feel the word ‘criticism’ is interpreted by some as inherently negative, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Throughout this write-up, and in part 1, I’ve used the words ‘critique’, ‘criticism’, and ‘feedback’, interchangeably, because I consider them to be more or less the same in this particular context.

In my previous post, I discussed some of the discoveries I’ve made related to receiving critiques, and some things I’ve learned to better handle them. In part 2, I’d like to look at the opposite side. After all, feedback is only helpful when conveyed in an effective way. On top of that, you’re more likely to get a positive response, if the feedback is presented in a way that doesn’t come across as combative or demeaning. In fact, it can be a way to build connections within the photography community. Below, I’ll go over the ways I prevent even my most honest critiques from feeling like an attack.

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Socotra’s Night Sky: A Photographer’s Journey

“A Celestial and Botanical Wonder” – As an avid photographer and nature enthusiast, I had the opportunity to visit Socotra Island on my latest photography tour. Socotra is a remote island off the coast of Yemen, where I captured some breathtaking images. Those include the island’s unique flora and fauna, including its famous bottle trees and dragon trees.

In addition to the island’s remarkable plant life, I was also struck by the beauty of the night sky. Far from the light pollution of civilization, the sky over Socotra Island is a canvas of stars and galaxies, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for my photographs.

If you’re unfamiliar with the island of Socotra, let me briefly introduce its location and how I stumbled upon this hidden paradise.

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Kicking it with toy photography photo contest

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We are running an amazing toy photography contest. Check it out!

We teamed up with an amazing crew for this contest. With the prime objective of bringing out the best toy photographer in you.

Two incredible toy photographers? Check! Anna Bitanga and Jason Yang. A leading lighting brand for prizes? Check! Zhiyun Tech. All you have to do is submit a photo of a toy, and you are in for a shot at the light of your dreams. Well, actually, two lights. Click below for how you can participate.

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Viral Insta360 video reveals the secret life of a cat

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Have you ever wondered what your precious kitty does when they go wandering around the backyard and the neighborhood? Mike Prospero of Tom’s Guide attached an Insta360 camera to his cat’s collar in an attempt to see what the little fella is up to, and see it from the cat’s eyes. The video is quickly going viral, touching the hearts of all of us who love cats… And giving us ideas, too.

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Surreal portrait of wrestlers in India wins 2023 reFocus Awards Color Photography contest

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reFocus Awards has announced the 2023 winners of its annual Color Photography contest. Among 20 categories and six overall winners, you’ll see plenty of magnificent images of different genres and with different stories and sentiments. We bring you this year’s winners, as well as some information about the contest.

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