For as long as there have been cameras, photographers have been among the world’s most intrepid adventurers. More than one hundred years ago, Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley embarked on voyages to Antarctica, braving inhospitable terrain few dared to explore. By the 1920s, an aviator by the name of Edith Keating was helping to pioneer… Continue reading Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography
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Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
Travel from quiet gardens to the world’s financial capitals in entries from Loose Joints, Dewi Lewis and Photo Editions Jamie Murray, Folly (Photo Editions) When Jamie Murray realised that he would not be granted access to photograph inside a UK prison, he began experimenting with alternative storytelling techniques. Interested in the living institutions that form… Continue reading Our pick of this season’s best new photobooks
Montevideo Maru World War II Wreck Found
The sinking of the Japanese transport ship was Australia’s worst maritime disaster
11 tips for better black and white street photography
Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography
Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month
If you’re looking for breathtaking aerial panoramas of some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, look no further than Dy K.‘s impressive collection. Hailing from Hong Kong, Dy K. has quickly become a standout contributor on 360Cities, with an impressive 278 aerial panoramas published during the month of March alone. From the lush… Continue reading Discover the World from Above with Dy K.: March 360º Contributor of the Month
The best galaxy projectors for 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sega Toys Homestar Flux SEE IT Best budget BlissLights Sky Lite – LED Laser Star Projector SEE IT Best for kids Fortally Nebula Star Projector 360 Degree SEE IT Galaxy projectors mimic… Continue reading The best galaxy projectors for 2023
Sony announces a Retinal Projection Camera Kit to help low-vision individuals
Sony Sony Electronics has announced a unique and intriguing new product aimed at expanding access to photography as well as assisting those with low vision. Its new DSC-HX99RNV kit, despite its rather uninspiring name, is a fascinating retinal projection camera kit that helps people with visual impairments see better through the camera. The kit comes with Sony’s… Continue reading Sony announces a Retinal Projection Camera Kit to help low-vision individuals
Japan Just Discovered 7,000 New Islands
The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan revealed that the nation now has more than 14,000 islands, more than double the previous official figure
Custom electronic shutter sounds are coming to the Nikon Z9
The body style mimics pro-grade DSLRs like the D6. Nikon Nikon Z9 owners will soon be able to change the sound and volume of their electronic shutter thanks to new custom settings. Initially shared on Nikon Rumors, Nikon shared the new custom function during a live stream published to YouTube during the 2023 CP+ show… Continue reading Custom electronic shutter sounds are coming to the Nikon Z9
The best walkie talkies in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Motorola Talkabout T800 SEE IT Best for professionals Retevis H-777 SEE IT Best value Midland GXT1000VP4 SEE IT Even if you have a cellphone, there are still plenty of opportunities for a… Continue reading The best walkie talkies in 2023