A moment captured by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and UN Messenger of Peace. Says Dr. Goodall, “This photo is of Fifi’s first grandchild, Fax, son of daughter Fanny. It was taken in 1993.”. Jane Goodall/Vital Impacts Vital Impacts, a non-profit founded by award-winning National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale… Continue reading This charity print sale is your chance to own a photo by Jane Goodall
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Son Uses Photoshop to ‘Fix’ a Family Portrait His Dad Hates
Author Kyle Scheele grew up looking at a family portrait that has hung in his parents’ house for the past 30 years — a photo his dad absolutely hates. As a Christmas present, Scheele decided to use his Photoshop skills on the picture to create the best gift idea he’s ever had. “[The photo is]… Continue reading Son Uses Photoshop to ‘Fix’ a Family Portrait His Dad Hates
News Crew’s Security Guard Killed in Attempted Robbery of Equipment
A Bay Area news crew was out filming a story about a robbery in Oakland when a man attacked the crew and attempted to steal their equipment. The team’s security guard intervened but was shot multiple times and later died of his injuries. The guard, Kevin Nishita, was a retired police officer at the Oakland… Continue reading News Crew’s Security Guard Killed in Attempted Robbery of Equipment
This Official Canon Teddy Bear Comes with Its Own DSLR
Some parents try to get their kids to fall in love with photography from an early age. If you are a diehard Canon shooter who wants your child to share that same loyalty in their formative years, look no further than this official Canon teddy bear. Available through the Canon USA online store, the Collectible… Continue reading This Official Canon Teddy Bear Comes with Its Own DSLR
Artist’s Photoshopped Photo of Beat-Up Kate Middleton Sparks Outrage
Photos of Kate Middleton and other high-profile women have been heavily Photoshopped as part of a domestic violence campaign on Instagram, which has sparked anger from some users while others have praised it for raising awareness. The man behind the graphic campaign is aleXsandro Palombo, an Italian multimedia artist. Palombo’s work has been exhibited at… Continue reading Artist’s Photoshopped Photo of Beat-Up Kate Middleton Sparks Outrage
Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects
Macro insect photographers are up in arms this week after the title of “Bug Photographer of the Year” was awarded to a photographer who drugs his subjects for his ultra-close-up photos. Last Thursday, the Buglife Bug Photography Awards put on by the photo contest organizer Photocrowd announced the winner of its Bug Photographer of the… Continue reading Bug Photographer of the Year Under Fire for Drugging His Subjects
Art Illuminates the Beauty of Science and Could Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists Young and Old
Scientists have often invited the public to see what they see, using everything from engraved woodblocks to electron microscopes to explore the complexity of the scientific enterprise and the beauty of life. Sharing these visions through illustrations, photography, and videos has allowed laypeople to explore a range of discoveries, from new bird species to the… Continue reading Art Illuminates the Beauty of Science and Could Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists Young and Old
NatGeo’s 50 greatest images, and 5 other photo exhibits worth seeing right now
A sixteen-year-old giant panda at the Wolong Nature Reserve. From the show “National Geographic: 50 Greatest Wildlife Photographs”. Ami Vitale Each year around this time, as the winter weather makes the temperature drop here in New York, I reflect on not just what’s occurred during the past year, but I also begin to ponder what’s… Continue reading NatGeo’s 50 greatest images, and 5 other photo exhibits worth seeing right now
Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends
Last year, 26% of Britons planned to eat more plant-based foods for Christmas, according to research from the Vegan Society. Meanwhile, Waitrose reported that pre-orders of vegan Christmas foods were up 700% compared with 2019; Marks & Spencer introduced thirty new vegan foods for the holidays, and Tesco announced ten plant-based centerpieces for its 2020… Continue reading Plant-based holidays and other commercial photography food trends
‘Afghan Girl’ Escapes Taliban, Evacuated to Italy
Sharbat Gula, the Afghan woman made famous by photographer Steve McCurry’s iconic Afghan Girl photo, has escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan and has been evacuated to Italy. The 49-year-old Gula, also known as Sharbat Bibi, received international attention as a young girl after photojournalist Steve McCurry photographed her at the Nasir Bagh refugee camp in… Continue reading ‘Afghan Girl’ Escapes Taliban, Evacuated to Italy