Photography

March 28, 2019

Interview: Backyard Astrophotographer Shares His Passion for Photographing the Moon

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has been dazzling us with his high-quality images of the moon and planets taken from his backyard. His meticulous attention to detail and unending patience mean that he's able to construct extremely high-resolution photographs that allow viewers to zoom in and see every nook and cranny of each celestial body's surface. His latest lunar photograph was shot over the course of 6 hours and took 1 TB of data.

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March 23, 2019

Adorable Photos Reveal What Curious Cats Look Like From Below

Lithuanian photographer Andrius Burba is known for his unorthodox approach to animal photography—he uses his camera and a unique setup to capture all sorts of creatures from underneath. From the fluffy underbellies of playful pups to the underside of horses, Burba’s experimental Underlook pet portraits reveal how familiar animals look from unfamiliar angles. His latest series, aptly titled Under-Cats, shows how furry felines look from below.

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March 15, 2019

Charming Photos Capture the Loving Bond Between Pastel-Colored Parrotlet Birds

Sometimes referred to as “pocket parrots,” pacific parrotlets are small birds with big personalities. Photographer Rupa Sutton captures the adorable daily moments of her 4 pet parrotlets (which she lovingly refers to as “The Floofs”) in an ongoing photo series. The charming images show how these cotton candy-colored birds are not only beautiful, but they’re also incredibly loving and intelligent. “My flock can be completely crazy, which is absolutely normal for Parrotlets,” reveals Sutton.

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March 8, 2019

Woman Sets Up Tiny Feeder Cam to Capture Birds Eating in Her Backyard

Wild birds can be a challenge to study because they often fly away just as you approach them. Lisa, aka Ostdrossel, is fascinated by our feathered friends and has an ingenious setup that allows her to get very close to them—without scaring them away. She uses her feeder cam to remote capture incredible pictures of a variety of species as they nosh on tasty bird feed.

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