Scientists film bizarre rare fish with transparent head and glowing tubular eyes

After that creepily gorgeous ginormous jellyfish, researchers of MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) have caught on camera another incredible underwater creature. A barreleye fish is a fish with an entirely translucent head. And even more than that jellyfish, it scares me and amazes me at the same time. During a dive with our education and… Continue reading Scientists film bizarre rare fish with transparent head and glowing tubular eyes

How We Show It: Cybersecurity

The “hacker in a dark room” imagery that typically represents the cybersecurity industry doesn’t cut it. Here’s how we can do better. Hollywood usually depicts the world of cybersecurity and its corresponding threats as unsettling, apocalyptic, and gendered. Think: a man in a hoodie, in a basement, working on green lines of code. Similar imagery… Continue reading How We Show It: Cybersecurity

Japanese billionaire films a timelapse around the Earth as he visits the ISS

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa recently joined the crew onboard the International Space Station. While enjoying his exclusive trip around the Earth, he filmed a pretty cool timelapse. He described the experience as “beautiful,” and judging from his video – I have no reason not to believe him. Maezawa, his production assistant Yozo Hirano, and cosmonaut… Continue reading Japanese billionaire films a timelapse around the Earth as he visits the ISS

How the pandemic forced me to shoot local and fall in love with my country again

It’s been two years since the coronavirus pandemic began. So much has happened over that time: the world has turned upside down, and so have we. Our lifestyles have changed to different extents, and each of us misses something we used to do all the time, and maybe even take for granted. What changed most… Continue reading How the pandemic forced me to shoot local and fall in love with my country again

How to Optimize Entertainment and Media Ads for Clicks, According to AI

Want to put together a campaign that’s sure to perform? Check out these data-backed tips and boost those clicks. Every image is packed with visual information. By analyzing how audiences interact with the creative elements within an image, Shutterstock.AI predicts clickability. Today, we look at which creative decisions are paying off for advertisers in the… Continue reading How to Optimize Entertainment and Media Ads for Clicks, According to AI

Great Reads in Photography: December 12, 2021

Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy! ‘Most People Don’t Know How to Shoot or Edit Dark Skin‘ – Isaac West’s Best Phone Shot – The Guardian Isaac West, Untitled, from IN… Continue reading Great Reads in Photography: December 12, 2021

Tips for Capturing Humanity in Street Photos

Henri Cartier-Bresson, the “father of street photography,” believed that the mission of the photographer was to patiently and deliberately wait with camera in hand for that unique instant that will never again be repeated. He identified this time as the photographer’s Decisive Moment. Whenever a photographer travels, taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower or… Continue reading Tips for Capturing Humanity in Street Photos

5 Bad Habits I Had as a Photographer (and How I Overcame Them)

As photographers, we tend to get used to doing things one way or another. Over time, these turn into habits that we rarely question. But sometimes it’s good to take a step back and evaluate our approach to the art. Here are some bad habits that I personally developed as a photographer and how I… Continue reading 5 Bad Habits I Had as a Photographer (and How I Overcame Them)

Andrew McCarthy reveals detailed texture of the sun in massive 150,000 photo composite

If you’re a regular reader of DIYP or you’re an avid astrophotographer then the name Andrew McCarthy should be familiar to you. We’ve featured him numerous times, you’d think we’d be getting bored by now. But no, every single time his work just keeps getting better and better! And he’s really outdone himself with his… Continue reading Andrew McCarthy reveals detailed texture of the sun in massive 150,000 photo composite

The Power of Long Exposure: Not How A Place Looks, But How It Feels

I set out for the beach before dawn. It’s not always easy getting up when it’s still dark outside, but I always return home thinking I should do this more often. I left the house with 60 pounds of equipment including my old wooden camera — an 8×10 Korona View that was made in 1929… Continue reading The Power of Long Exposure: Not How A Place Looks, But How It Feels