Photography

November 15, 2019

Adorably Hilarious Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Our domestic pets make us laugh on a daily basis, but animals in the wild can have their funny moments, too. Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the hilarious winning photos for 2019. The funny images were chosen from over 4,000 entries from 68 different countries, revealing that silly playfulness is universal amongst animals.

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November 13, 2019

Extreme Macro Photos Unveil the Hidden World of Fungi in the Forest

For photographer Alison Pollack, strolling through the forest is more than a relaxing pastime. Thanks to her fascination with fungi and Myxomycetes, it’s become her open-air photography studio as she cranes her neck to find her next miniature subject. Through focus stacking and macro photography, Pollack captures artistic images of her subjects—which often measure just 1 or 2 millimeters tall.

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November 10, 2019

Legendary Rodney Smith’s Whimsical Nature Photography Honored in Upcoming Exhibition

During his 45-year career, the late photographer Rodney Smith crafted images that continue to delight and perplex us today. Favoring humor, style, and surrealism, his work is as visually stunning as it is playful and thought-provoking. In one photograph, a woman is dressed in a form of elegant camouflage as she enjoys a cup of tea in a field. Another one of his compositions features a dapper man donning a suit.

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November 7, 2019

Leica Unveils the SL2 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera That Shoots 5K Video

Leica is revamping its full-frame mirrorless camera with the release of the SL2. Improving upon the building blocks of its predecessor, it features an upgraded sensor, better image stabilization, and improved ergonomics. Everything has been carefully thought out to give photographers the most comfortable and technically superior piece of equipment to carry out their creative visions.

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