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Froggy lunch, surf-loving penguin and a standout treehopper crown this week in wildlife
environment1 day ago

Froggy lunch, surf-loving penguin and a standout treehopper crown this week in wildlife

This Guardian week-in-wildlife roundup highlights striking images and short notes from around the world—such as a garter snake preying on a pickerel frog, a young penguin riding waves off Rio, and protected goats on Turkish slopes—along with a feature on a treehopper vying for Invertebrate of the Year and broader conservation themes like desert rain frogs threatened by mining and England’s £60 million crayfish protection programme.

54 Offbeat Moments From The Great American State Fair
entertainment4 days ago

54 Offbeat Moments From The Great American State Fair

BuzzFeed’s photo gallery curates 54 scenes from The Great American State Fair on the National Mall, showcasing state booths, patriotic displays, and a parade of quirky, surreal moments—from oversized lawn furniture and chair lifts to rodeos and celebrity appearances—capturing the carnival atmosphere and the event’s evolving spectacle with each image.

iPhone Triumph: Robyn Jensen Wins Grand Prize with Volcanic Night Sky Shot
technology9 days ago

iPhone Triumph: Robyn Jensen Wins Grand Prize with Volcanic Night Sky Shot

The 20th annual IPPAWARDS crowned Robyn Jensen of the Cayman Islands as Grand Prize winner for an iPhone 15 Pro photo of a volcanic eruption set against a starry night sky. Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners included Gellert Gombai (iPhone X), Arnold Plotnick, and Catherine Wang, with category winners spanning Abstract, Animals, Landscape, Nature, Portrait, Street and more. Thousands of photographers from over 140 countries participated, and a full gallery of winners and honorees is available on the IPPAWARDS site, illustrating that smartphones can deliver exceptional imagery.

Night Sky Champions: 29 Finalists Named for 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year
space10 days ago

Night Sky Champions: 29 Finalists Named for 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Nearly 4,000 entries from 66 countries were whittled down to 29 finalists for the 18th ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year. The shortlist spans eight main categories plus two special prizes and a single entrant for the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Winners will be announced on Sept. 17 ahead of an exhibition opening Sept. 18 at the National Maritime Museum in England, with prizes including £10,000 for the overall winner and £1,500 for category winners.

Chasing Sunrises Across Texas State Parks: A Landscape Photographer's Six-Year Quest
photography11 days ago

Chasing Sunrises Across Texas State Parks: A Landscape Photographer's Six-Year Quest

Texas landscape photographer Maegan Lanham spent about six and a half years visiting and photographing every Texas state park, chasing sunrises, revisiting favorite spots for changing light, and prioritizing lightweight gear for backcountry hikes and kayak shoots. Using OM SYSTEM gear (OM-1 Mark II with 12‑40mm and 7‑14mm lenses) and in‑camera tools like Live ND, Live Composite, Starry Sky AF, and focus stacking, she captures both landscape and occasional wildlife while emphasizing the experience and the conservation of public lands.

2026 Carry-On Crackdown Pushes Photographers to Travel Light and Smart
travel12 days ago

2026 Carry-On Crackdown Pushes Photographers to Travel Light and Smart

2026 brings stricter gate enforcement of carry-on size and weight, with many airlines also moving to cheaper fares that exclude a free overhead bag. Photographers face limits that can hit dense gear kits, so the article advises wearing weight, using the under-seat personal item for the camera kit, keeping batteries and power banks in cabin, and packing a lean, portable system. It also highlights that power banks are capped (two per person, no in-flight charging) and that rules vary by carrier and route, so travelers should weigh and measure at home and plan around the strictest carrier on their itinerary or consider shipping gear if needed.

Tasmania’s Night and Tide: Meet the 2026 Beaker Street Science Photography Finalists
photography17 days ago

Tasmania’s Night and Tide: Meet the 2026 Beaker Street Science Photography Finalists

The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize 2026 has announced 16 finalists spanning endangered species, deep-sea life, dark-sky preservation and other natural phenomena. Highlights include Brett Guy’s The Holy Grail (bioluminescent algae, a subtle aurora, and the Milky Way) and Armando Ochoa Aguilar’s First Day (red handfish hatchlings). The lineup also features images exploring Tasmanian geology, wildlife conservation efforts, and atmospheric/oceanic forces. Public voting is open online, with top images to be shown at the Beaker Street Festival’s August exhibition (Aug 6–17, 2026) and winners announced during the event.

Award-Winning Nature and Humans Photos Spotlight Both Beauty and Cruelty in Wildlife
photography21 days ago

Award-Winning Nature and Humans Photos Spotlight Both Beauty and Cruelty in Wildlife

The Nature and Humans Photo Competition’s third edition crowns winners across conservation-themed and general categories, showcasing images that reveal both the beauty of nature and the troubling ways humans interact with animals, with cash prizes and gear vouchers for winners from 49 countries; the fourth edition is now open for entries.

Japanese Women Photographers: A bold 1950s-to-now panorama in London
arts21 days ago

Japanese Women Photographers: A bold 1950s-to-now panorama in London

The Photographers’ Gallery in London presents Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now, a landmark exhibition featuring 27 women photographers from the postwar era to today, exploring themes of gender, identity, pop culture, nature, fashion and motherhood through 200+ works, videos, installations and rare photobooks; curated by Lesley A. Martin, Takeuchi Mariko and Pauline Vermare, with ties to Aperture’s accompanying publication, running June 24–September 27, 2026.