Archive for May, 2012

8 unbelievable high speed liquid flower photographs

8 unbelievable high speed liquid flower photographs

Jack Long spent months developing triggers, mechanisms and coloured dies for this series. After hundreds of trials (and probably hundreds of cleaning cloths) he’s created an unbelievable collection of high speed photographs that resemble flowers.

Can a Canon 7d withstand being lit on fire?

Can a Canon 7d withstand being lit on fire?

They put it infront of a truck, drowned it, froze it and lit it on fire in the Canon 7d’s ultimate durability test. But did it still work?

10 powerful photographic ads from Benetton

10 powerful photographic ads from Benetton

Over the last ten years Benetton, a clothing line from Italy, has produced some very powerful and controversial ad campaigns. The company’s ads are part of their slogan “United Colors of Benetton” and their UNHATE foundation. These are ten of the most powerful photos that have been shown by Benetton.

The $2.8 Million Leica Camera

The $2.8 Million Leica Camera

This 1923 Leica O-series prototype is one of only 12 remaining in the world. Last week at Vienna’s WestLicht Photographica auctions it sold for a cool $2.8 million making it the most expensive camera in the world!

Gigapixel Panoramas that let you tag your friends

Gigapixel Panoramas that let you tag your friends

At over 25,000 megapixels, this panorama is so detailed it lets you zoom in and tag your friends. Matt Richardson takes a look at the developing world of Gigapixel panoramas.