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How One Professor Revolutionized Smartphone Photography

30 October 2025 at 20:26

A person's hands hold a smartphone, taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The landmark is blurred in the background but clearly visible on the phone screen.

Smartphones have fundamentally changed photography, enabling people with no camera skill to shoot acceptable images. And that is largely down to something called computational photography that smartly manipulates the sensor so that shadows and highlights are visible in the same shot.

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Harlowe Announces Two News Portable Lights for Pros and Creators

30 October 2025 at 16:40

A split image shows two professional studio lights with a retro camera design: the left light shines brightly toward the viewer; the right light has its barn doors open, revealing an orange glow, both set against blurred colorful backgrounds.

Harlowe is launching two new continuous LED lights: the Max Air 40 and the Pro 300 Spectra. Both can deliver powerful light for photographers on location or in the studio.

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Photographer Captures the First Known White Iberian Lynx in the Wild

30 October 2025 at 15:08

A grey bobcat sits on a rocky, brush-covered hillside, partially surrounded by green and dry vegetation, looking directly at the camera.

A young amateur photographer in Spain has captured the first-ever images of a white Iberian lynx -- thought to be one of the rarest big cats on the entire planet.

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‘Not Particularly Great Photo’ of Well-Dressed Man Outside Louvre Heist Goes Viral

30 October 2025 at 14:04

A group of police officers in uniform stand in front of a police car, while a man in a brown hat and suit with a yellow vest and umbrella walks past them. Several other people are in the background.

An Associated Press photographer who snapped a viral image of a well-dressed young man near the Louvre heist in Paris has spoken about the photo he calls "not particularly great."

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Robert Irwin Says His Photography Gear Often Gets Stolen

29 October 2025 at 22:48

A young man with light brown hair, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, smiles while standing in front of a blurred movie poster at an event.

Steve Irwin's son Robert, famous in his own right and a talented photographer, recently revealed that he is constantly having to deal with thieves stealing his photo gear.

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Obama’s Photographer Pete Souza Laments the Loss of White House East Wing

29 October 2025 at 22:11

A man in a black suit runs down a shiny hallway next to a black and white dog on a leash. Large windows line one side of the corridor, and framed pictures hang on the opposite wall.

Former White House photographer Pete Souza is no fan of President Donald J. Trump and in recent days has taken to social media to express his displeasure at the demolition of the East Wing.

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Comet Lemmon Puts on Spectacular Show for Astrophotographers

28 October 2025 at 20:35

Three bright comets, each with a glowing tail, streak across night skies in separate panels; the center comet appears over mountains and a body of water, while the other two comets are set against star-filled skies.

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) made its closest pass to Earth this week and was even visible to the naked eye. Humanity may not see it again for another 1,300 years.

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The Breathtaking Winners of the 2025 International Pano Awards

28 October 2025 at 18:00

A person stands on a jagged rock formation, overlooking a dramatic, rocky desert landscape at sunset, with vivid orange and purple clouds filling the sky.

The winners of the 2025 and 16th Epson International Pano awards have been announced, and Alex Wides (Alessandro Cantarelli) has been crowned the 2025 Open Photographer of the Year, as well as heading the Nature/Landscape category.

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Airplane Captures Striking ‘Stadium Effect’ Inside Hurricane Melissa’s Eye

28 October 2025 at 14:18

Aerial view from an aircraft flying near the edge of a dense, swirling hurricane, with the aircraft’s propeller visible on the right side and thick clouds dominating the scene.

A U.S. Air Force Reserve Crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," made multiple passes inside Hurricane Melissa capturing astonishing footage that showcases the "stadium effect."

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