Photography

June 3, 2025

Funny Early Entries of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has another month before it closes for entries, but we're getting a little taste of what's in store this year thanks to a fun preview released by the organizers. From cute eagles to lively lions, these photographs are a fun way to see the playful side of nature. The competition, which began in 2015, uses humor to promote the conservation of wildlife and their habitats.

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May 20, 2025

Spectacular Images From the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year Competition

For the eighth year, travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has curated its selection of the top Milky Way photographs, compiling them into the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year. And for the first time, this selection includes an image from outer space, thanks to the contribution of NASA astronaut Don Pettit. Pettit, who regularly photographs Earth from the International Space Station, contributed a striking photo of our planet.

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May 15, 2025

Photographer Captures Close-Up Shot of Rocket Launch, But Impact Destroys His Camera Lens

When astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy attended the April 28 launch of the Project Kuiper (KA-01), he expected it to be an unforgettable event—and he was certainly correct. Before the rocket shot off into the evening, McCarthy had set up his Sony a7 II in a restricted area near the launchpad. In an Instagram post, he admitted that this was the first time he’d gotten his photography gear that close to a launch.

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