Photography

October 29, 2025

Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Images of an Aurora From the International Space Station

Throughout the years, NASA astronauts have captured amazing shots from the International Space Station (ISS). For example, Don Pettit wowed us with his shots of comets, auroras, and cities from above before his return to Earth. Now, another astronaut seems to have followed his lead. Kimiya Yui, from Japan’s national space agency JAXA, has been posting top-notch astrophotography to social media.

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October 22, 2025

Cinematic Photos Look Like Hyperrealistic Paintings With Mysterious Stories To Tell [Interview]

Artist Summer Wagner is a storyteller, and lenses are the vehicle through which she shares her tales. The narrative imagery and video, both of which are cinematic in nature, possess a distinct aesthetic. Her photographs feature a desaturated color palette with a contrast and depth of field that makes each composition feel more like a hyperrealistic painting than something shot with a camera.

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October 20, 2025

Weevil Balancing on a Grain of Rice Wins the Nikon Small World Contest

It may look like an alien lifeform perched on a crystal, but Zhang You’s winning photograph from the Nikon Small World competition isn’t as sinister as it appears. In reality, the insect lover has captured a striking portrait of a rice weevil sitting on a grain of rice. It’s incredible imagery like this that makes Nikon Small World so unique in the world of photography competitions.

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October 17, 2025

Professional Photographer Association Announces Winners of 40th Annual Photo Contest

The 40th annual AOP Photography Awards have announced their winners. Recognizing professional ability, technical excellence, and talent, the awards are a place for photographers of all levels. This year, 10 category winners and four special award winners were singled out for their creative abilities. The awards are open to all AOP Accredited Photographer and Assisting Photographer members, who submit their best work in a wide range of subjects.

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