Twisted Sifter - 5 Dec 2014 23:40

Apparently this owl retreated to the water for a swim to escape two peregrine falcons. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an owl swimming before, but the form looks good! The video was taken at Loyola Park Beach in Roge...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 23:30

After three years of teasing and a handful of tentative release dates that have come and gone, the Polaroid Socialmatic instant printing digital camera officially has a release date. As in, an actual day… not just a mo...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 23:00

In honor of the holiday season, Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens decided it would be a wonderful idea to show the world how to photograph Christmas lights. Breaking down the task into an easy-to-follow process, this fou...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 22:30

Media storage has come a long way since the days of the room-sized 3.75MB hard disk drives (HDDs) you had to carry around with a fork lift. Most recently, solid state drives (SSDs) have taken over, providing a much more ...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 22:00

Is it the best job ever? Well yeah, sometimes, most of the time really, but it also comes along with some bullsh** that not everybody realizes. I know that most people would imagine being a photographer is all glamour, a...
Twisted Sifter - 5 Dec 2014 21:28

NASA took its first major step towards a manned mission to Mars today with the successful launch and landing of its Orion spacecraft. Orion completed its first voyage to space, traveling farther than any spacecraft de...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 21:12

If you’re like us, seeing the Aurora Borealis in person is high on your bucket list… quite possibly right at the top. The idea of watching this spectacular natural light show in real-time is thrilling, and while you ...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 20:15

In 2011, photographer Jessamyn Lovell was at San Francisco gallery SF Camerawork when her wallet was stolen. Not long after, the unauthorized charges started pouring in. Infuriated at what was taking place, Lovell decide...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 19:15

This moment, this light, in Cape Churchill last week: it didn't last long. You can photograph it, or let it pass you by. But you may never see it again. Last week I was sitting in a tundra buggy not photographing polar b...
The Phoblographer - 5 Dec 2014 18:23

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PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 18:00

We never get sick of watching talented wet plate photographers at work. This process, made to look so simple by those who have been honing their craft for years, is actually incredibly complex and finicky. And so when th...
The Phoblographer - 5 Dec 2014 17:23

Photographer Olivier Duong gives you tips on using the 28mm focal length for street photography.
Twisted Sifter - 5 Dec 2014 17:11

Welcome to the Shirk Report where you will find 25 funny images, 10 interesting articles and 5 entertaining videos from the last 7 days of sifting. Most images found on Reddit; articles from Twitter, RSS and email; video...
PetaPixel - 5 Dec 2014 16:30

There’s no getting around it, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair should have picked a different photo before he and his wife sent out this year’s Christmas card (yes… that’s their actual card). Sent to us by a r...
Photography Blog - 5 Dec 2014 16:20

Ahead of our full review, here are 27 sample images taken with the Olympus 9mm f/8.0 Fisheye Body Cap lens. The Olympus 9mm f/8.0 Fisheye Body Cap is a unique, ultra-slim 18mm equivalent fisheye lens with a 140° angle o...
Photography Blog - 5 Dec 2014 16:10

Ahead of our full review, here are 33 sample images taken with the Olympus 15mm f/8.0 Body Cap lens. The Olympus 15mm f/8.0 Body Cap is a unique, ultra-slim 30mm equivalent lens for the Micro Four thirds system. Read the...
The Phoblographer - 5 Dec 2014 16:07

Fujifilm X Pro 2 rumored for 2015, Sigma hints at Sony FE-mount lenses.
The Phoblographer - 5 Dec 2014 13:04

So now that you've got your new gear, here's how to use it when shooting photos in the streets.
Photography Blog - 5 Dec 2014 11:30

The Casio Exilim EX-MR1 is a new 14-megapixel compact camera featuring a 21mm equivalent lens hidden behind a large mirror whose unique coating allows light to pass through.
Photography Blog - 5 Dec 2014 11:15

Instant film manufacturer Impossible and handbag designer Nora Hänska have created a modern, stylish, adaptable solution to travelling with your Polaroid camera.
Photography Blog - 5 Dec 2014 11:00

Transcend has launched a range of UHS-I Speed Class 3 SDXC memory cards.
The Phoblographer - 5 Dec 2014 07:01

The Triggertrap flash adapter lets you shoot strobist style with your phone.