Elephant Seal Scolds Penguins in Superb Photo Shortlisted for Wildlife Award

The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year has unveiled its shortlist -- and there are some real bangers on there.

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The Unapologetic Soul: Why I Keep Returning to the 14-Year-Old Leica M9 Monochrom

In an era where we are obsessed with megapixels, AI-driven autofocus, and high-ISO performance, I find myself regularly putting down my Leica M10-R and my Leica M11-P to pick up a tool that, on paper, has no business competing in 2026: the Leica M9 Monochrom.

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There’s Yet Another Leica-Inspired 35mm Lens on the Market

Japanese photo retailer Shoten Kobo is now selling the Wahei Optical 'Peace' 35mm f/1.4, a classic-looking, clearly Leica-inspired 35mm f/1.4 lens for M mount.

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This Is All So Weird and, Frankly, Stupid

For the past several months, the photography community has been subjected to the strangest series of product launches that we've ever seen. I use the word "launches" very loosely, because two-thirds of those products have yet to actually "launch."

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Discovering and Using the Unique Features of OM System Cameras

OM System Cameras have an enormous range of unique and uncommon features. Getting to know what they do can open up whole new photographic opportunities.

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Photographer Jake Guzman Captures America’s Almost-Alien Landscapes

Travel and nature photographer Jake Guzman has spent the past two years creating Otherworldly America, a new 256-page photography book that features hundreds of photos Guzman has captured all across America, from Alaska and Hawai'i all the way to New England. It is a beautiful look at what makes the United States such a special place for landscape photographers, and a rich well of photo opportunities that can never truly be exhausted.

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‘Maternal Instinct’ on Netflix is a Wedding Photography Nightmare

"I was scared to hire a photographer for my wedding," says the sister of Reagan Simmons Hancock in the harrowing Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct. It's not surprising. Her sister was murdered by her wedding photographer.

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Four Decades of Photography That Defined Iconic Fashion Brand Yves Saint Laurent

A new exhibition explores how photography became central to the making of the famed fashion house Yves Saint Laurent over four decades.

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26 Award-Winning Photos Show the Good and Bad of How We Interact With Nature

The winning photos from the third annual Nature and Humans Photo Competition reveal two very different but equally important aspects of non-human animals.

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Photographing a World Cup Match With My Phone Worked Surprisingly Well

The World Cup, probably the biggest and most captivating sporting event on Earth, is laden with photographers on the pitch but what about getting closer to the action as a fan? A smartphone with a teleconverter lens attached lands as a worthwhile alternative -- provided you have the right combination.

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