Photography

August 23, 2023

Photographer Captures Incredible Triple Lightning Strike in Chicago

Photographer Barry Butler is known for capturing all sides of his beloved city of Chicago. In late July, when he heard that a lightning storm was coming through, he seized the opportunity. And he was lucky enough to come away with a stunning photo of three bolts of lightning simultaneously hitting the Sears Tower, John Hancock Tower, and Trump Hotel.

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August 16, 2023

Classic ‘Contax G2’ Camera Is Given a Very Colorful Makeover

If you're a photography aficionado, you may be quite familiar with the Contax G2 camera. Produced between 1996 and 2005, this innovative piece of technology was considered to be the most advanced rangefinder of its time. Though there's no news of a newer model being made, it is still possible to find vintage cameras online. Luxury brands Casablanca and MAD Paris purchased some of the rare stock for a unique collaboration.

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August 3, 2023

Optical Phenomenon of Rainbow Contrails Are Captured Shooting Out of Planes

Whether you live near a city or in the country, you've likely seen plane contrails, or vapor trails, in the sky. While we usually think of them as being streeks of white, occasionally they appear in different colors. It's just not usually visible to the human eye. India-based photographer Soumyadeep Mukherjee managed to capture this sight in a series of stunning photos.

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