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10 Examples of Spectacular Astrophotography from Joe Scott & Jack Scott-Gardner
Ron Leach  |  Nov 03, 2016

Anyone who had the good fortune of traveling to New Zealand knows that it’s a spectacular place to photograph, with dramatic mountains, a stunning coastline, and beautiful landscapes in between. Locals Jo Scott and Jake Scott-Gardner spent last winter capturing some astonishing images of the night sky, as you can see below.

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Step Back in Time and Watch This Fascinating TV Interview with Victor Hasselblad from 1967 (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 27, 2016

Everyone who loves photography is aware of the legendary Hasselblad cameras, but few of us know much about Victor Hasselblad himself—the man responsible for the iconic brand. The rare film below provides a unique opportunity to watch Hasselblad discuss his vision of photography in an interview broadcast by Swedish National Television in 1967.

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View the Gorgeous Early Entries in the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards Competition
Ron Leach  |  Oct 27, 2016

The international Sony World Photography Awards is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2017, and there’s still time to enter for a chance at some great prizes. To get you inspired, here are a few of our favorite early entries.

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“A Sharper Scaling” is a Free Photoshop Alternative for Upscaling Photos & Enhancing Quality
Ron Leach  |  Oct 27, 2016

Now that most of us are shooting with high-resolution cameras, the need to upscale our image files isn’t as pervasive as it was a few years ago. But occasionally we still need to res-up an image that’s been cropped significantly, and there’s a freeware program that’s designed to do that and more.

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Fog-Chasing Photographer Spent 18 Months Making This Enchanting 4K Time Lapse of Mt. Tamalpais
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2016

Like many of us who have lived in the beautiful city by the bay, photographer Dan MacRostie is enchanted with San Francisco and the gorgeous foggy sunrises and sunsets that occur in “The City” and above nearby Mt. Tamalpais just across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Rita Kluge Swims with Adult Whales & Their Babies to Get These Captivating Underwater Images
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2016

Rita Kluge is a German-born freelance photographer with a passion for the sea. In this amazing series she swims with whales to capture some captivating shots of adult leviathans and their babies.

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Meet Luminar: A New, Full-Featured Image-Editing Program for Mac Users for Only $59
Ron Leach  |  Oct 26, 2016

The folks at MacPhun are really excited about the launch of their new all-in-one desktop image-editing program for Mac users, calling Luminar, “The most fantastic piece of software we’ve ever created.” This robust program was designed to deliver both simplicity and creativity for photographers who desire a less-expensive alternative to Photoshop.

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New High-Speed Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 Lens Promises “Exceptional” Image Quality
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2016

Cosina has announced a new high-speed Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S lens with a classic design and optical formula. Designed for users of Nikon F-Mount cameras, the lens features a built-in CPU and Ai-S compatibility.

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3-Year-Old Becomes a Superhero with $1,500 Halloween Costume and This Epic Photo Shoot
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2016

Let’s just say that commercial photographer and “Best Dad Ever” Josh Rossi decided to make this Halloween a memorable one for his three-year-old daughter by giving her a hand-made Wonder Woman costume and making her the subject of an incredible photo shoot.

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Here’s the Best Way to Sharpen Your Images: Use This Free Photoshop Action Download (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Oct 25, 2016

Sharpening your photographs can be a dicey proposition: We all want crisp images, but if you’re not careful when using Photoshop’s Unsharp Mask tool you can ruin an otherwise nice shot. In this helpful tutorial, you’ll learn a better, non-destructive technique.

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