Photography

June 23, 2023

Winners of the 2023 BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition Embrace Our World’s Biodiversity

Some of the world's top nature conservation photographers came together to judge the California Academy of Sciences’ renowned BigPicture Photography Competition. Cristina Mittermeier, Suzi Eszterhas, and Ami Vitale are just some of the big names that weighed in on the final decision. The winning photographs are both a testament to our world's biodiversity, as well as the unique challenges it is currently facing.

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June 19, 2023

Charming Squirrel Portraits Showcase Sillier Side of the Cute Creatures

The right photographer can bring out a surprising side of their subject. Photographer Johnny Kääpä reveals the different emotions of his local red squirrels. His portraits showcase the multiple facets of their personalities, from sassy to silly to surprised. Kääpä's animal portraits feel relatable to us humans, making each image a delight. Kääpä has spent a lot of time befriending the squirrels that live near his home in Sweden.

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June 18, 2023

X-Rays Expose the Beautiful Complexity of the Technology We Use Daily

For the past year, commercial photographer Andrei Duman has been working on a special project during his free moments. The endeavor, which involves taking X-rays of ordinary electronics, started due to Duman's amazement about how their technology is hidden beneath a clean exterior design. To reveal what lies below, he began taking X-rays of everything from iPhones and vacuums to game consoles and computers.

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June 8, 2023

Astrophotographer Spends a Month of Sleepless Nights to Capture Rare Lunar Figure Eight

One dedicated astrophotographer was able to cross an incredible photo project off his checklist when he spent a month creating a lunar analemma, an asymmetrical figure-eight curve in the sky. This type of image often refers to the Sun, but can also be used by other celestial bodies. As they are very time-consuming and difficult to create, very few people have done so.

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