The visual record left behind by the United States Farm Security Administration (FSA) photographers has, according to New York Times critic Charles Hagen, come to “represent one of the most ambitious attempts ever made to depict a society in photographs (Hagen, 1985).
” Leading the FSA’s Historical Section was Roy Stryker, a Columbia-trained economist. Though Stryker […]. petapixel.com
A study looking at how long hours spent editing images affect the well-being of photographers has found that 50.4 percent suffer from mental exhaustion after a lengthy editing session. [Read More]
In a new study, researchers were able to improve the low-quality images produced by a metalens. These types of ultra-thin cameras have the advantage of being small, but typically have poor image quality.
A study by the University of Waterloo found that 40 percent of people surveyed couldn't distinguish between an AI-generated face and a real face. [Read More]
Scientists have developed a pill-shaped, swallowable camera that can be controlled by physicians once ingested to help doctors diagnose digestive issues. [Read More]
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Skies and Scopes has released the findings of its study which analyzed the equipment used to capture the photos that made it to the final shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition over the past three years.