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Today — 28 October 2025Main stream

Ethical Wildlife Photography: A Field Guide to Photographing Animals with Respect

28 October 2025 at 01:15

Two bear cubs stand on hind legs playfully sparring in a grassy field, while a bald eagle perches calmly on a branch against a blurred forest background.

A crew working for an unnamed wildlife photographer fed and used cellophane paper to lure a fox for the 'perfect shot' in Grand Teton National Park. Since the fox was conditioned to human food, park officials euthanized it. The photographer got his shot. The fox paid with its life. Learning about this event became the North Star for Arthur Lefo, an OM SYSTEM Ambassador who has spent almost a decade photographing iconic wildlife. Lefo believes that ethical wildlife photography isn't just about rules, but respect.

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The Best Video Cameras to Take On Long-Distance Backpacking

28 October 2025 at 00:10

A hiker with a large backpack walks toward a scenic mountain vista, framed by a tree and a large rock, under a partly cloudy sky.

It was sunset on top of the tallest mountain in the continental United States, and I had two immediate priorities. One was dinner. As a long-distance backpacker on the Pacific Crest Trail, I was burning between 4,000 and 6,000 calories a day, and losing too much weight was a constant concern for myself and my friends. The other priority was 32.4 ounces of metal and glass clipped to the shoulder strap of my backpack: my camera. And as the sun sank towards the horizon, I kept neglecting my dinner in favor of keeping up with the ever-changing lighting.

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Yesterday — 27 October 2025Main stream

iPhone 17 Photographers Can Now Shoot on Adobe’s Project Indigo App

27 October 2025 at 16:41

A blue capital letter "P" and lowercase "i" appear centered on a white background with a light blue grid pattern. The grid is made up of evenly spaced vertical and horizontal lines.

The iPhone 17 has been out for over a month now, but for smartphone photographers wanting to use Adobe's Project Indigo to shoot on, they have been left disappointed -- until now.

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Good Boys and Girls Star in the Dog Photography Awards 2025

26 October 2025 at 17:00

Three dogs leap off a dock into a lake at sunset, splashing in the water. Below, five black-and-white illustrations of dogs' faces are shown, each with distinct expressions and fur patterns.

The winners of the 2025 Dog Photography Awards have been revealed and Belinda Richards from Melbourne, Australia, has been crowned Dog Photographer of the Year.

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Aerial Photographer Reveals the Beauty of Sweden’s Island Archipelago

24 October 2025 at 19:44

Aerial view of two rocky islands with dense clusters of red-roofed houses surrounded by deep blue water; the left island is smaller, while the right island is larger with more buildings and green patches.

The Nordic country of Sweden has over 260,000 islands -- the most of any country in the entire world. Recently, photographer Bernhard Lang explored a handful of them from above, picking out patterns that are invisible from the ground.

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Leica M EV1 Review: A Polarizing Shift for M-Mount

23 October 2025 at 17:01

A black Leica camera with a lens cap is placed on a light wooden surface. The image features the "PetaPixel Reviews" logo in the bottom right corner.

The "M" in the Leica M series stands for Messucher, which refers to a large and accurate rangefinder incorporated with a viewfinder. For decades, this Leica rangefinder system has been synonymous with its brand and is the basis for the charming shooting experience that Leica M cameras are famous for. But with the Leica M EV1, Leica has forged a new path, and it is sure to polarize its fans.

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