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June 18, 2022

Photographer Captures Colorful “Moonbows” That Happen in the Moonlight at Waterfalls

Most of us have heard of rainbows, but have you ever heard of a moonbow? Photographer Brian Hawkins certainly has. In fact, he's been photographing these rainbows created by moonlight since 2011. His main stomping ground is in Yosemite National Park, where the spray given off by waterfalls gets enough moonlight to create this special phenomenon.

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June 14, 2022

Photographer Spends Two Years Building Enormous Wet Plate Camera and Bus Darkroom

Most wet plate photographers stick to studio portraits, and there's a very good reason for this.

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June 1, 2022

Spectacular Photo Captures a Total Lunar Eclipse and Milky Way in One Otherworldly Scene

The total lunar eclipse on May 15, 2022, was a spectacular sight with many photographers capturing amazing astrophotography shots.

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May 16, 2022

Astrophotographers Around the World Share Their Best Photos of the Milky Way

The Milky Way has long been a source of fascination for scientists and astronomy lovers alike. And while researchers are busy imaging black holes in our galaxy, there are many astrophotographers who also focus their attention on the Milky Way. From Tibet to Utah to New Zealand and Chile, there are so many spectacular locations to view our galaxy.

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May 12, 2022

Amazing Photo of Wisteria Trees Looks Like a Fireworks Display

For fans of fairytale-like flowers, the Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture is a must-see.

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May 10, 2022

Perfectly Timed Photo Captures Full Moon Framed by the Arc de Triomphe

French astrophotographer Thierry Legault is always on the lookout for something special.

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Germany’s Nature Society Crowns the 2022 Nature Photographer of the Year

A young wildlife photographer rose to the top of the competition and took home the title of Nature Photographer of the Year in the German Society for Nature Photographer's annual contest. Thomas Hempelmann is just 23 years old, but he's proved to be a force in the photography world. His image of a male kestrel perched on a branch filled with blooms beat out 6,400 other photos for the win.

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April 5, 2022

Amazing Contest Highlights the World’s Best Storm Photography of the Year

Acclaimed storm photographer Mike Olbinski is passionate about his craft.

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March 20, 2022

Photographer is Documenting Ancient Baobab Trees Before They All Disappear

Trees literally stand the test of time.

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March 16, 2022

Lucky Family Gets Portrait of a Lifetime When a Shooting Star Makes an Unexpected Appearance in Their Photo

A lucky family got the portrait of a lifetime when a shooting star appeared just as photographer Wil Cheung was snapping their photo. The result is a unique group portrait of the smiling family in the UK's Northumberland National Park. For Cheung, who was leading a group of stargazers through the park, it was a wonderful way to cap off the evening.

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March 2, 2022

Photographer Captures Rare Moment When Yosemite Waterfall Transforms Into a Stream of Fire

In 1872, a hotel located near Glacier Point in Yosemite spilled hot embers from the top of the lookout, creating...

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February 23, 2022

Photographer Captures the Candy-Colored Beauty of a Pink Lagoon in Australia

We're used to seeing sparkling blue, green, and crystal waters, but sometimes, nature throws a curveball.

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