Inspiration
These stunning photos make me want to buy a one-way ticket to New York
Nov 23, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
New York is the “city that never sleeps,” and there’s always something interesting to photograph in this endless hive of people, vehicles, and events. Recent photos from emerging and independent photographers give us a fresh perspective on this diverse and exciting cultural capital.
Thought-provoking photo of insects as food wins Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023
Nov 23, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
The Environmental Photographer of the Year contest has announced its 2023 winners. Like every year, it recognizes and rewards environmental photography to inspire change and climate action. This year’s winner is Maurizio di Pietro, an Italy-based professional photographer. His photo of an insect food experiment caught the jury’s eye and has raised questions about our future.
Air guitar kangaroo wins Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023
Nov 23, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
The funniest photo contest in the world, The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, has announced its 2023 winners. Drumroll, please! The overall winner of this year’s competition is Jason Moore for his amusing, heartwarming, and funny capture of a kangaroo playing air guitar. As always, there are category winners and highly commended images, too. So, there are plenty of photos to make your day at least a little better!
Exploring the wonders of Antarctica: Top photography spots
Nov 22, 2023
Richard Bernabe
Antarctica, the last untouched frontier, offers photographers a canvas of ice, mountains, and wildlife. From the serene hues of polar twilight to the awe-inspiring icebergs and glaciers, this remote continent boasts unparalleled rugged natural beauty. Let’s dive into some of the most famous places to capture the best of Antarctica!
Photographer captures incredible starling murmurations as they darken the sky
Nov 22, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Starling murmurations are one of the most hypnotizing events in the natural world. Danish photographer Søren Solkær finds them absolutely captivating, and he has devoted years to photographing this remarkable phenomenon. He has shared some of his photos with DIYP, so you can enjoy this nature’s wonder, at least from afar.
From photo to symphony: NASA’s Milky Way image becomes a musical masterpiece
Nov 21, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
The Universe of Sound Data Sonification is NASA’s project that takes data and images and translates them into sounds. After releasing computer-made “space songs,” NASA has gone a step further. They teamed up with a composer and created a real symphony based on the “sounds” of the Milky Way. How cool is that?
“It’s truly an incredible feeling when you can show someone how beautiful they are”
Nov 21, 2023
Alex Baker
Award-winning photographer Bella Kotak is best known for her ethereal fine art portraits and also for her love of flowers and pomeranian dogs. Her images…
Custodians of time or tech enthusiast: It’s not about the gear
Nov 17, 2023
A.B Watson
If you care about gear, you might be missing the point of photography. While some argue that gear matters, I would say its significance is relative to your perspective. In truth, the moment, subject, and light are far more critical than the camera you use.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2023 celebrate authenticity in a world of digital manipulation
Nov 17, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Landscape photographers, we have a real treat: Natural Landscape Photography Awards has announced its 2023 winners. This year’s overall winner is Canadian landscape and nature photographer Blake Randall. His icy landscapes are so magical that they’ll make you love winter, even if you’re a sworn summer person.
Expert advice: How important is a photographer’s location to their career?
Nov 16, 2023
Sonia Klug
While photographers hone their skills, brand their services, and optimize their marketing to be more successful, another factor can have as much of an impact as all of the above: their home base. A photographer’s location can also dictate the kind of clients and jobs a photographer can access.