German timelapse photographer Martin Heck of Timestorm Films released this gorgeous 6-minute short film that showcases the beauty of the southern lights (AKA aurora australis) over the South Pole. “The South Pole is one of the coldest, driest and harshest places on earth,” Heck writes.
“The Aurora Australis can be seen together with the core […]. petapixel.com
From gnarled veterans to sky-soaring giants, trees are majestic subjects to experience and photograph. While shifting seasons, wild weather and fleeting light can make the pursuit a highly rewarding—yet achingly frustrating—one. [Read More]
If you’re a photographer stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has got your back. The trade association has made all of its 1,100+ online photography classes free for the next two weeks.
Photographer Gary Fong, best known for creating the Gary Fong Lightsphere, released this 8-minute video warning about Amazon selling counterfeit copies of his popular collapsible flash diffuser. Fong says he purchased several Lightspheres from Amazon and managed to get a counterfeit that looks strikingly similar to authentic Lightspheres in both packaging and product design, except […]
Nikon has announced the new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens. It’s a professional lens for the Nikon F mount that packs reach, speed, and versatility. The lens is “ideal for sports, wildlife and portrait photographers seeking a bright and fast telephoto lens that offers sharp image quality across a wide range […]
There’s a changing of the guard at the top of the camera market. Sony has reportedly become the #2 brand in overall digital camera sales behind Canon, dropping Nikon to #3. Nikkei reports that Nikon is projected to have been overtaken by Sony in digital camera sales in the current fiscal year as Nikon gears […]
Nikon has announced the winning photos of its prestigious Nikon Photo Contest for 2018-2019. This is the 50th year of the contest, which has become one of the world’s largest photography competitions.
The private equity firm Apollo Global Management has stuck deals to acquire both Shutterfly and Snapfish. It plans to merge the two photo product retailers to form an even larger combined business. Reuters reports that Apollo has agreed to pay $2.