Legacy of Japanese-American Photographer Celebrated After Tragic Death

Renowned Japanese-American photographer Yasuomi Hashimura is being remembered for his work, after he was fatally attacked by a stranger. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-14 20:16

Drone Documents Humpback Whale’s Tragic Journey With Broken Back

A humpback whale swam 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) with a broken back that was monitored with drone cameras.

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2022-12-14 21:30

50 Tragic Hair Accidents, As Shared In This Online Community (New Pics)

Many of us have been there—praying that our hair regrows faster, cuz the haircut we just got is so horrendous, we’re ashamed to leave the house. Hide the mirrors, get out your hats, things are going to be difficult for a while. boredpanda.com »

2021-10-30 09:24

Tragic Photo of a Monkey in a Human Mask Wins GDT Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Earlier this week, The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) unveiled the winners of its prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, crowning photographer Jasper Doest the “Overall Winner” for his moving photograph of a despondent macaque removing a human mask between performances in a sake house north of Tokyo. More than 19,000 photos […] petapixel.com »

2020-10-25 20:44

These are the Beautiful (and Tragic) Winners of the 2019 Ocean Art Photo Contest

The Underwater Photography Guide has announced the winners of their 8th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition: a selection that runs the gamut between beautiful, eye popping and, in the case of the Conservation category winner, tragic and unnerving. petapixel.com »

2020-1-15 23:37

Two Teens Confess to Playing a Part in Ohio Photographer’s Tragic Death

Two Ohio teens have been taken into custody on charges reckless homicide in connection to photographer Victoria Schafer’s tragic death at Hocking Hills State Park last month. The police had stated that they suspected foul play, and it seems the 16- and 17-year-old teens have confessed to being involved. As we reported previously, 44-year-old photographer […] petapixel.com »

2019-10-11 17:20

The Tragic Death of My Nikon D850

It is always sad to read stories of how others lose or damage their camera gear, and I guess all of us would say, “That would never happen to me because I am cautious and won’t risk my expensive equipment. petapixel.com »

2019-4-25 16:44