We’ve seen photos of earth before, but never in such clarity and detail. A few weeks ago the Russian weather satellite Elektro-L No. 1 captured the largest single photo of earth ever taken.
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Inspiration
100,000 LEDs light up a Japanese river
A few weeks ago at the Tokyo Hotaru festival in Japan, 100,000 floating LEDs were released into the Sumida river. Here are eight gorgeous photographs of the festival showing the colours and the vibrance of the spectacular event.
Inspiration
Breathtaking ‘Tempest Milky Way’ timelapse
Randy Halverson’s film ‘Tempest Milky Way’ is one of the most breathtaking star time-lapse films you’ll ever see. Shot over three months, Randy’s film captures the gorgeous Milky Way through some incredible storms.
Blog, Photoshop
What’s new in Adobe CS6
Adobe’s CS6 has the potential to revolutionise the creative software industry. Adobe is looking towards a world driven by mobile influence, but they still haven’t forgotten their roots in print production. Here’s a complete rundown on ‘what’s new in CS6′!
Inspiration
Behind the scenes of an F16 Fighter Plane photo shoot
Tyler Stableford’s photoshoot of the F16 fighter pilots and planes won him awards. To capture the photos, Tyler endured up to 8 Gs and at points almost blacked out. The collection is a stunning array of beautiful machines and power. This video shows how he put the collection together.
Blog, Inspiration
5 famous photographs that changed the world
There are so many pictures that have shaped the world and how we as people look at the whole world, whether it is a few miles away or thousands. These are just five that have changed the world around us.
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11 Fantastic Tips for Photographing Motion
Motion photography is a great way to capture the atmosphere of a scene. Whether it’s the movement in the clouds you’re photographing or the passing of a race car, these tips will help you set up and execute your motion shot.
Foolproof Techniques for Getting your Lighting Right
Got a gig for wedding photography but stressing about it being overcast and not getting the right light? Or maybe you have to do a bit of family photography but don’t know how to get that happy family “glow” in your photo? Here are some tips to help you manipulate your lighting and produce great photos every time.
8 Tips for Taking Amazing Candid Photographs
Kevin Paul is a professional portrait and wedding photographer with a real talent for capturing natural expressions. Here he shares 8 of his best tips for wedding, portrait and all types of candid photography.
How to fake a wide-angle lens
A few weeks ago I was called upon to fill in as a real estate photographer. It’s something I’d never done before and with basic equipment I was a bit hesitant. Nevertheless I gave it a shot, and with a bit of experimentation I found a way to ‘fake’ having a wide-angle lens.
Getting Started with Closeup and Macro Photography
Simon Gregor is a professional Macro photographer who doesn’t really believe his job is ‘work’ at all. In this article, Simon shares a getting started guide for Macro photography, as well as his best tips for capturing the most best results. He believes that close up photography can help you improve extensively as a photographer. Check out his article and see some of his stunning photographs as well!