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Pink Moon and Comets: April 2026 Turns Night Sky into a Photographer's Playground
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Satellites Flood the Night Sky: A Photographer’s Heartbreak and a Widening Light-Pollution Crisis
A 30‑minute composite by Alan Dyer shows satellite trails across the night sky, illustrating how the rapid growth of orbital satellites is increasing light pollution for astrophotography. A 2025 survey found 90% of astrophotographers affected; with Starlink's 10,000th satellite launched and estimates of tens of thousands more, experts warn the practice could degrade night-sky photography unless shooters time sessions to minimize satellite trails.
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Nan Goldin's Ballad Reframed: A Raw Photo Chronicle of Love and Loss
Nan Goldin’s Ballad of Sexual Dependency, a seminal photobook spanning 1970s–80s Boston and New York circles, is being shown in full at London's Gagosian for the first UK presentation, underscoring its stark, candid portrayals of love, nightlife, vulnerability and the toll of AIDS on a tight-knit community, while reaffirming its lasting influence.
Chilled swims and sunlit lupins: readers’ photo showcase
Guardian’s Readers' Best Photographs gallery curates reader-submitted images from around the world, featuring wintry swims, sunsets, and vibrant lupins, and inviting more contributions.
Stunning Southern Sky Astrophotography Exhibition 2024 Unveiled
The Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024 showcases stunning images of celestial phenomena, with Jarrod Koh winning the overall and wide-field categories for his mosaic of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. Other notable entries include auroras over Iceland's Skógafoss waterfall, the Andromeda Galaxy, and a solar prominence eruption. The exhibition highlights the beauty of galaxies, nebulae, and cosmic events captured by talented photographers.
Hilarious Animal Moments Shine in 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards
The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards celebrated humorous wildlife photography, with Milko Marchetti's "Stuck squirrel" winning the overall prize. The contest received over 9,000 entries, showcasing the lighter side of nature. Marchetti's winning photo, taken in Italy, captures a squirrel in a seemingly awkward position, delighting audiences with its comedic timing. Other notable winners include a "dancing" mantis and an eagle shaking its feathers. Marchetti's prize includes a safari in Kenya's Masai Mara, promising more photographic adventures.
Catch a Glimpse of Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Before It Disappears
A stunning photograph captured by Patrick Vallely showcases Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) setting behind Mount Rainier, taken from a roadside pullout in Mount Rainier National Park. The image, praised for its long exposure technique and vivid detail, highlights the comet's colorful tail against the mountain and horizon. This photo is part of The Seattle Times' Reader's Lens feature, inviting submissions from around the Northwest.
Award-Winning Drone Photo Captures Young Sharks in Action
A striking drone image of young sharks hunting silverside fish in the Maldives has won the top prize in the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2024. Captured by photographer Angela Albi and drone pilot August Paula, the image highlights the predator-prey dynamics in shallow waters. The competition featured five categories, with Albi's image winning both the behavior category and the overall prize. Other category winners included images of nebulae, a melting lake in Greenland, a bark scorpion, and a secretary bird.
Stunning Aurora Captures Highlight a Banner Year for Northern Lights
The Capture the Atlas 2024 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition highlights an exceptional year for aurora photography due to increased solar activity as the Sun approaches its solar maximum. This year's competition features stunning images of auroras captured in unusual locations like Arizona, California, and Spain, as well as the Southern Hemisphere's Aurora Australis in New Zealand and Chile. The competition showcases 25 award-winning photos, selected for their quality, story, and inspirational value, from a year marked by spectacular solar storms.
Nikon D850's Redemption: $800 Price Cut Revives Interest
A professional photographer reflects on his past decision to overlook the Nikon D850 due to its 45.7-megapixel resolution, which he deemed insufficient at the time. Now, with a more mature perspective on photography, he recognizes the D850's value and is excited about its current $800 discount at Adorama, bringing the price to $2,196. The photographer, who has a rich history in equestrian photography and a deep familiarity with various camera brands, now prioritizes capturing compelling images over chasing megapixels.
Drone Captures Stunning 'Foodscapes' from Above
Photographer George Steinmetz uses drones to capture 'foodscapes' from around the world, showcasing the intersection of modern industrial food production and traditional agricultural practices. His book, "Feed the Planet," features images from six continents, highlighting both the mechanization of food production and the environmental impacts, such as deforestation in Brazil and overfishing in Mauritania. Steinmetz's work aims to balance the marvel of increased productivity with the need to preserve natural ecosystems.
Stunning and Unusual Nature Photos: 2024 Close-Up Photographer Shortlist
The Close Up Photographer Of The Year competition has announced its shortlist, featuring stunning macro and micro photographs of nature. With 11,681 entries judged across 11 categories, the competition highlights the hidden wonders of the natural world, from curious manatees and bowerbirds to intricate fungi and vibrant landscapes. The winners will be announced in January 2025, with a top prize of €3,000. The competition, founded in 2018, aims to showcase the beauty and intricacy of close-up photography.