An recent court order banning photography outside the Arizona Supreme Court in Phoenix and Court of Appeals in Tucson is being criticized as unconstitutional. The court says the order is meant to stop “abuse and intimidation,” but critics say it infringes on people’s First Amendment rights and puts photojournalists in an “untenable position.” As reported […]
A month ago I had the opportunity to visit my friends and colleagues in beautiful Mexico. After two colorful and unforgettable weeks touring Mexico, I swore that I would create a “tribute” image when I got home, trying to instill some of the visuals and feelings of the Mexican culture into it. I consider traveling […]
Our hats go off to the Skycam operator working the New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears game this weekend. He or she earned their paycheck and then some when they captured some buttery smooth, perfectly framed footage of a 102-yard kickoff return. The Skycam system runs on a series of cables that hang up above […]
Adobe accidentally exposed private details of over 7 million Creative Cloud accounts to the public, putting those members at risk of targeted phishing scams. The issue was first reported by Comparitech, which discovered (in partnership with security researcher Bob Diachenko) that the account details were exposed in a database that could be accessed by anyone […]
Does that photo of the new Canon 85mm f/1.2L DS IS lens look a bit dark to you? Well, that’s because the new Defocus Smoothing coating Canon applied to its latest prime lens isn’t without its tradeoffs. Though the Defocus Smoothing that helps improve the look of bokeh in photos, it’s going to cost you […]
If the advertised astrophotography capabilities of the Google Pixel 4 enticed you to upgrade from your Pixel 1 or 2, you might be able to do without. The latest Google Camera mod brings this feature and lots more to the older Pixel phones. As with any software mod, your mileage may vary and the risk […]
Nikon has revealed the winners of the 45th annual Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. The contest features images that “showcase a spectacular blend of science and artistry under the microscope,” and as usual, this year’s winning images are just plain spectacular. This year’s overall winner is a gorgeous, fluorescent photograph of a turtle embryo by […]
Photographer Karl Taylor recently put together a quick tutorial video that shows you how to use ND filters to “burn” a long-exposure in-camera while you’re taking the shot. It’s a neat trick, and a good solution for those times when a graduated filter won’t work. You can see Taylor use this little photography trick around […]
Photographer Steve Fines is being hailed as a hero after he was able to use his drone and a thermal camera to help locate a 6-year-old boy who got lost last week on a freezing cold night in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The rescue was covered by Minesota’s KARE 11 News, and it’s a refreshingly positive […]
Two weeks ago I unboxed the Sony a7R Mark IV mirrorless camera, the high resolution beast, and brought it with me for a field review in the mountains around Santa Clara in Northern California. You can find the unboxing video on my YouTube channel and the first impressions here. In the box you will find […]