Photography

August 18, 2023

24 Dynamic Winners of the World Sports Photography Awards

More than 700 professional sports photographers hailing from over 70 countries submitted their best work to the World Sports Photography Awards. And now, the winners of the competition—the only global contest to award sports photography—have been announced. The 24 category-winning images are a spectacular look at the world of athletics. From basketball and ice hockey to martial arts and aquatics, the categories allow these talented photographers to show off their hard work.

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August 10, 2023

Canoe Capsizes During Couple’s Engagement, Making For Even More Romantic Photos

Known for her beautiful wedding and family photography, Mississippi-based photographer Jessica Knight was looking to shoot new material to advertise her business. So, she got a local couple to agree to shoot a romantic “elopement” out on a pond. Thanks to a few surprises, the photographs turned out better than she could have imagined. The couple, who Knight found on Facebook, was ready and willing to participate in the shoot.

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August 7, 2023

Incredible Winners of Light Microscopy Awards Show Artistry of Scientific Imaging

A look at the inner workings of a sea star won the Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award. The contest, which recognizes the best in scientific imaging worldwide, selected the winner from 640 images submitted by photographers and scientists from 38 countries. Organized by Evident and Olympus, since 2017, the contest has been an incredible way to highlight the artistry and scientific value of light microscopy.

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July 27, 2023

Innovative Device Lets You Turn Your Smartphone Into a Smart Telescope

If you haven't already marked your calendar, the next total solar eclipse visible from the United States will occur on April 8, 2024. And Vaonis, a French company specializing in innovative telescopes, is making it easier than ever to view the event. After launching several successful products, they have now created a way to transform your smartphone into a telescope to view the cosmos safely.

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