Humpback Whale Swims Up To Photographer for Incredible Close-Up Picture
A photographer had a powerful experience with a whale who swam up close allowing her to capture a close-up photo of the humpback's eye.
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Missing Photographer Hannah Kobayashi is ‘Found Safe’ After She ‘Vanished’ at LAX
Missing photographer Hannah Kobayashi -- whose disappearance drew national attention and prompted a massive search -- has been "found safe" weeks after she "vanished" at LAX.
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Canon Is the Most-Rented Photo Company at Lensrentals Yet Again
It has been a busy year for new photo and video gear, and many excellent new cameras, lenses, and other gear hit store shelves in 2024. A lot of this gear is, admittedly, pricey and sometimes niche. Renting gear is a great way for artists to get their hands on the best tools without breaking the bank, and every year, the biggest photo rental company, Lensrentals, shares info on which gear was most popular that year.
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Editors’ Choice: PetaPixel’s Favorite Photo Gear of 2024
2024 was a great year for technology and photography. While we recently published The PetaPixel Awards, that's based on a vote from the entire staff. Sometimes, gear that is award-worthy isn't necessarily our favorite (and vice versa), so we wanted to take a moment to call out some gear from this year that we just think is neat.
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Tourist Dragged From Train While Filming Selfie Video Out of Window
A tourist was dragged from a train while filming a selfie video after dangling out of a carriage window to get the perfect shot.
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These AI-Generated Short Films Will Give You Nightmares
TCL+, a streaming service from television manufacturer TCL, has revealed a series of AI-generated movies that it believes heralds a new era of filmmaking similar to the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Meta Must Face Defunct Phhhoto App’s Lawsuit For ‘Forcing it Out of Business’
Meta must face a lawsuit brought on by defunct animated photography app Phhhoto which accuses Instagram of copying its main feature and driving it out of business.
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Man Handed Suspended Sentence for Spitting on Cameraman During Covid-19 Protest
A man has been given a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of one count of assault when he spat on a TV cameraman during a Covid-19 protest.
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Anamorphic Lenses Make for Powerful Photos with a Cinematic Vibe
Anamorphic lenses open a new world of creative possibilities for filmmakers like me, but they can also transform still photography.
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