Photographs contain “layers of mind. ” That’s according to a new study, which found that people are considered to be “less real” and have “less mind” when they’re seen in photos of photos rather than photos themselves.
The study was led by psychology professor Dr. Alan Kingstone of the University of British Columbia in Canada, and […]. petapixel.com
Google Photos is taking another step towards being a social photo sharing app that can compete with the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr. Google has unveiled the ability to “star” and “heart” photos. petapixel.com »
2018-05-23 17:18
When I first began posting my photos online, I started getting comments like “Wow, you must have a great camera!,” or “Anybody can take photos like these with expensive gear,” or “I can’t take photos like these because I can’t afford an expensive camera like yours.” It saddens me when I hear people say things […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-03 19:09
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]
Astronomers used NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory and the International Gemini Observatory to discover a distant, lonely galaxy that has assimilated its former nearby galaxies, essentially having cannibalized its neighbors. [Read More]
New research on Antarctica found in two separate studies that reference multiple optical and radar satellite sensors has revealed that the ice loss in Antarctica is much worse than previous estimates. [Read More]
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.