Photographer Bill Lemke began capturing the Grateful Dead community on a large format camera in the 1980s when he documented 150 'Deadheads' -- as the fan base is known.
But little did he know that it wasn't the end of the project.
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A chance encounter with a family of adorable quolls has led one photographer to explore a hidden world of light that some animals emit when ultraviolet light is shone on them, known as biofluorescence. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-08-21 14:16
The International Space Station may orbit the Earth 250 miles above, making it difficult to distinguish in the sky, but one photographer has proven that with the right gear, it is possible to get a good view of it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-07-11 17:32
Bird photographer Owen Deutsch traveled to the Tropical Andes to capture stunning photos of the eye-catching birds that call the region home. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-07-08 22:49
Wildlife photographer Randy Robbins has captured footage of the endangered Sierra Nevada red fox in Lassen Volcanic National Park, a species so rare that fewer than 30 are believed to remain in the wild, according to the U. petapixel.com »
2025-06-30 20:13
Photographer Edward Burtynsky has dedicated his life's work to documenting the impact humans have on the planet, producing stunning photographs that evoke both awe and concern. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-24 15:55
A storm chaser and photographer in Texas recently captured an awe-inspiring image of a lightning bolt that struck mere feet from where he was standing. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-06-04 16:03
A photographer has captured a series of amazing images showing flying foxes keeping cool in the scorching heat of Gujarat, India. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-05-30 14:14
Photo Ark is Joel Sartore's famous photography project. It involves him attempting to document every species that lives in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries worldwide. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-05-21 14:43
A photographer captured a mind-blowing image of a snake coiled around a bird's neck during an epic fight for survival.
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petapixel.com »2025-04-28 17:05
Photographer Henrik Nilsson captured amazing action photos as a marsh hawk, also known as a northern harrier, roused a short-eared owl and stole its meal in mid-air. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-04-23 23:42
A wildlife photographer spent days attempting to capture a picture of a one-of-a-kind orange snowy owl that has confused scientists. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-03-28 19:49
A nature photographer in Japan has captured photos and video of a rare white orca, despite some people calling his work fake. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-03-04 18:27
Dotted around the interstates that crisscross the United States are abandoned roadside attractions once erected to amuse wary travelers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-02-27 20:35
Yesterday, PetaPixel reported on a rare planetary parade that won't appear again for years and one photographer has already captured all seven worlds in a single image. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2025-02-26 20:18
A photographer is continuing to push the limits of how deep photo shoots can take place underwater after he set a new Guinness World Record by shooting portraits of a model at a staggering depth of 163. petapixel.com »
2025-01-17 16:30
In a sobering what-are-the-odds assignment, Reuters sent freelance photographer Carlin Stiehl to document a safe haven for horses and other animals as Los Angeles battled deadly wildfires. petapixel.com »
2025-01-13 17:14
For many photographers, when the weather outside hits negative cold temperatures it's a sign to stay indoors and hope that conditions improve. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-25 19:00
In the dark and dreary English winter, commuters huddle on London Underground platforms before taking a long, often wet walk through the city or boarding a bus that instantly fogs up when passengers climb on. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-20 16:48
When Chinese astrophotographer Shengyu Li was setting up his camera and tripod to capture star trails, he unexpectedly saw something else entirely: a mysterious blue light emanating from an avalanche. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-12-02 17:24
An astrophotographer traveled all the way to the remote island of Rapa Nui, known as Easter Island, for this week's spectacular annular eclipse. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-04 20:03
Photographer Dan Martland had to improvise for these spellbinding photos of the Harvest Moon Supermoon rising behind the Statue of Liberty in New York. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-03 13:52
There are tens of thousands of satellites above us and they affect our daily lives, yet we rarely see them. But one photographer set out to record some of the best-known satellites: Elon Musk's Starlink. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-25 19:23
A wildlife photographer captured the first-ever image of an elusive bird of prey long thought to be lost.
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petapixel.com »2024-09-16 19:33
Heading out into the Hong Kong night, photographer Lawrence Hylton is on the lookout for something lots of people will avoid: lurking creatures. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-09-16 14:59
As excitement builds for the Paris Olympics, one photographer has already taken a shot that is a contender for picture of the Games. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-07-25 15:18
A member of the Washington press corps, Doug Mills, captured one of the bullets that flew past Trump's head during the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last night. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-07-14 11:35
Road cycling is a brutal sport where the physical demands are relentless. Athletes must endure harsh weather, reckless fans, all the while the risk of a massive accident constantly lurks. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-07-03 20:22
A photographer spent years memorializing 300 sites where people had died in police shootings across the U.S.
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petapixel.com »2024-06-30 15:00
A photographer captured chilling images that show the dangerous worms that can be found lurking inside your pet.
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petapixel.com »2024-06-28 17:19
The British pub is legendary with imitations found around the world and tourists who visit London will often seek out rustic, Victorian boozers where they can enjoy a warming ale. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-05 15:52
Photographer Jack Lodge has spent over 30 evenings and early mornings with barn owls in the U.K. but has never witnessed anything as dramatic as what he captured last weekend. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-06-04 15:13
A photographer waited three years to capture these epic shots of the northern lights above an erupting volcano.
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petapixel.com »2024-04-26 16:28
Photographer Dan Martland is well-known for his exquisite photography of New York City but he outdid himself yesterday afternoon during a violent thunderstorm that saw a bolt of lightning strike the Statue of Liberty. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-04 16:00
A photographer unexpectedly captured the first-of-a-kind image of a seal spitting a jet of water at a sea eagle -- a defensive behavior that was not previously known about. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-27 21:18
A photographer in Tanzania captured a set of amusing photos showing a pride of lions snoozing on Caterpillar construction vehicles. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-14 15:48
Photographer Keith Barraclough has been shooting portraits of redheads for 11 years, capturing well over 500 ginger-haired people. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-13 21:06
When photographer Jordan Gale moved to Portland a few years back, Oregon had just passed Measure 110 -- the first-ever U.S. drug decriminalization law -- and he wanted to explore the topic with his camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-08 20:06
Years of traveling the plains of the Mara have etched countless wildlife encounters into my memory. From the heart-stopping chase of a cheetah to the tender moments in prides of lions. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-20 19:55
A photographer captured the epic moment a humpback whale breached behind a surfer as she flew into the air -- with the pair synchronizing perfectly. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-07 19:43
The aurora tends to show itself as shapeless illuminations that dance and swirl but one photographer in Iceland recently looked up and saw the northern lights being "curled" in a highly unusual way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-31 20:57
A photographer who dived into the water with a huge pod of killer whales only had a few minutes each day to capture a rare shot of an orca bathed in light rays. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-26 21:52
Wandering the empty streets of New York during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, photographer Phil Penman captured the city at one of its lowest ebbs. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-18 20:57
There are more than one million notes placed in the cracks of Jerusalem's Western Wall each year and one photographer has captured them in a way not seen previously. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-17 19:54
A photographer was forced to wait for six years to capture a stunning triple-alignment photo of the Moon, a mountain, and a Basilica. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-11 14:53
Russian photographer and filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov has published a new personal project highlighting the beautiful architecture of Moscow's metro stations. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-12-27 23:51
A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is "captivated" by them.
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petapixel.com »2023-12-17 19:00
British photographer Stephen Pemberton, who goes by NorthernPixl, has demonstrated how determination, preparation, and good luck can result in beautiful night sky photographs. petapixel.com »
2023-12-06 01:23
An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity.
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petapixel.com »2023-11-24 17:00
A photographer captured a rare Stable Auroral Red (SAR) during a night of geomagnetic activity above the Canadian skies.
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petapixel.com »2023-11-16 20:46
In 2005, Sony Bravia filmed a striking ad for its televisions featuring a quarter of a million colorful bouncy balls hopping down the steep streets of San Francisco. [Read More]
A San Francisco startup has plastered the city with controversial billboards urging companies to replace people with "AI employees." [Read More]
Police officers have been quietly finding ways to keep using facial recognition in U.S. cities that have banned the controversial technology, according to a recent report. [Read More]
David Johnson, a celebrated photographer who was the first Black student of Ansel Adams, has died at the age of 97.
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A Czech camera crew fell victim to the San Francisco crime wave as they were robbed outside a bookstore in broad daylight on Sunday evening. [Read More]
The estate of late famed photographer Ansel Adams is up for sale at a $5.4 million asking price.
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