You can no longer post photos of people on Twitter without their permission

Twitter has announced an extension of its private information policy.  From now on, you are not allowed to share images and videos of “private individuals” unless you have their permission. And if you still post the content, anyone in it will be allowed to request takedowns. “People should have a choice in determining whether or… Continue reading You can no longer post photos of people on Twitter without their permission

25 People’s Choice Photos for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition hosted by the Natural History Museum has shortlisted 25 photos that are now up for the People’s Choice Award. Wildlife Photographer of the Year positions itself as a global platform for amateur and professional photographers and the photos featured in its competition are seen by millions of people… Continue reading 25 People’s Choice Photos for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021

This charity print sale is your chance to own a photo by Jane Goodall

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

Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8, Featuring World’s First 18-Bit ISP

Qualcomm has announced its latest generation processor, the Snapdragon 8, Generation 1. It features a host of firsts, including the first 18-bit image signal processor (ISP) made for mobile devices. The Snapdragon 8 features Qualcomm’s seventh-generation AI engine for what it promises is the fastest and most advanced ever. The company touts it as able… Continue reading Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8, Featuring World’s First 18-Bit ISP

Researchers Shrink High-Res Camera Down to the Size of a Grain of Salt

Researchers from the University of Princeton and the University of Washington have developed a high-resolution, full-color camera that is the size of a grain of salt that is the next generation of metasurface technology. Tiny cameras have long been thought to have the potential to see problems in the human body and help scientists and… Continue reading Researchers Shrink High-Res Camera Down to the Size of a Grain of Salt

The Winning Photos from the Hasselblad Masters 2021 Competition

Hasselblad has announced the winners of the 2021 Masters photography competition across 12 categories. The winning photographers gain the title of “Hasselblad Master” and receive a medium format mirrorless Hasselblad camera. The Hasselblad Masters competition is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious professional photography competitions, and winners are selected through a combination of… Continue reading The Winning Photos from the Hasselblad Masters 2021 Competition

Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens

Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 manual focus portrait lens for full-frame Leica M, Canon RF, Sony FE, and Nikon Z mounts. The company says its new portrait prime provides a medium telephoto angle of view, great control of depth of field, and the ability to render distortion-free portraits with well-controlled… Continue reading Zhong Yi Optics Launches the Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 Lens

Disturbing photoshopped images of Kamala Harris and Princess Kate used in domestic violence awareness campaign

Italian artist and activist aleXsandro Palombo has launched a street art campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence using heavily photoshopped images of famous women such as Kamala Harris, Duchess of Kent Kate Middleton, President of Europe Ursula Von de Leyen, and Princess Letizia of Spain. The women appear against a stark dark background, front-facing… Continue reading Disturbing photoshopped images of Kamala Harris and Princess Kate used in domestic violence awareness campaign

This Canon teddy bear comes complete with a miniature 5D Mark IV

All I want for Christmas is a camera branded teddy bear with miniature-yet-useless DSLR, said no photographer ever. If however, you have a penchant for stuffed animals and a particular leaning towards a certain camera brand, then you might want to check out this latest offering from Canon! The teddy comes complete with his own 5D… Continue reading This Canon teddy bear comes complete with a miniature 5D Mark IV

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