Photography

July 21, 2024

The History of Camera Obscura and How It Was Used as a Tool To Create Art in Perfect Perspective

Before the invention of the photographic camera, transferring a real-life image onto a sheet of paper or another flat surface was no easy feat. Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci first described a mechanism that would make drawing in perfect perspective much easier to achieve, something that would later be known as camera obscura. Rather than meticulously measuring out the lengths and angles of a subject or scene, camera obscura offers a shortcut.

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July 12, 2024

Iceland’s Diverse Landscapes Captured in Incredible 4K Aerial Videos

Landscape photographer Jan Erik Waider is known for his striking imagery of Iceland, Greenland, and Norway. Through his lens, we experience the abstract beauty of the environment, from the winding patterns of glacial rivers to the intensity of flowing lava. Now, he's allowing everyone to get an even deeper perspective on the landscape through gorgeous 4K videos published on his new YouTube channel.

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July 8, 2024

ISS Crossing the Sun Is Captured in Spectacular Image Detailing Its Path

Portuguese astrophotographer Miguel Claro has once again captured the public's imagination with his magical imagery. This time, he took a detailed image of the International Space Station (ISS) as it transited the Sun. Traveling at an average speed of 17,500 miles per hour, the space station only takes a few seconds to move across the Sun. This makes the clarity of Claro's image all the more impressive.

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July 4, 2024

Striking Image of a Forest Filled With Monarch Butterflies Wins 2024 BigPicture Photo Contest

For the 11th year, the California Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of its renowned BigPicture Photography Competition. Chaired by acclaimed wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas, the photo contest highlights our planet's biodiversity, while at the same time speaking to the struggles that it faces. National Geographic contributing photographer Jaime Rojo won the Grand Prize for a striking photo taken in Mexico's Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.

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