Photography

August 12, 2019

Photographer Creates 3D-Printed Macro Extension Tube for Just $10

Software developer Nicholas Sherlock is a passionate photographer who uses the analytical skills required in his work to push forward his photos. When he can't find the right piece of equipment to meet his needs, he develops his own using his 3D printer. Sherlock's latest creation, sparked by his fascination with macro photography, saw him create a 300mm macro extension tube for just $10.

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August 5, 2019

Interview: Artist Dedicates Her Spare Time to Restoring People’s Precious Photos

Using her artistic skills in a unique way, illustrator Michelle Spalding has a knack for photo restoration. As a hobby that's now gone viral, Spalding has been able to transform seemingly unsalvageable work into fresh photographs that show no signs of damage. After publishing some of her work online, her photo restoration work has gotten increased attention, which means that the number of requests she receives for help have skyrocketed.

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August 1, 2019

Photographer Turns His Tricycle into a Portable Wet Plate Photography Darkroom

French photographer Michaël Tirat has created a clever method to bring his love of wet plate photography on the road. By creating his own portable darkroom, he's able to travel, shoot, and print in a manner that harkens back to the itinerant photographers of the mid- to late-19th century. Tirat calls his traveling darkroom L'Atelier de l'Alchimiste (The Alchemist's Workshop) in a nod toward the magical chemistry that occurs when creating wet collodion photography.

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July 29, 2019

Perfectly Timed Photo Captures a Person “Holding” a Total Solar Eclipse

The magic of forced perspective photography can make even the most impossible feats seem real. Photographer Albert Dros demonstrated this with an amazing image of a recent total solar eclipse in Chile. He captured his model, Bart Lablans, “holding” the eclipse once it had reached its totality. If the picture of Lablans reminds you of the of travelers who seemingly push, lean on, or hug the Leaning Tower of Pisa, it’s supposed to.

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