The Daily PetaPixel for 08/31/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( ViewSonic's [2023 ColorPro Awards]( are officially open for submissions! [ENTER NOW]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by OM SYSTEM [UNLOCK BIG SAVINGS: TRADE-IN, TRADE-UP TO THE OM SYSTEM OM-1!]( Trade in any qualified interchangeable lens camera for credit towards the purchase of an OM-1. Receive a $200 instant rebate + $200 trade-up bonus + the value of your qualified camera exchange! Only available until October 1, 2023. [Act Fast!]( [Some of the Top Photos from the NHS Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 30, 2023 07:01 pm [Wildlife Photographer of the Year]( The Natural History Museum (NHS) is previewing the best images it has received for its 59th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. [[Read More]( [The Paul C. Buff ‘Celestial’ Delivers a New Level of Creative Freedom]( By David Crewe on Aug 30, 2023 04:55 pm [PCB Celestial]( The heavily anticipated Paul C. Buff Celestial Light has given photographers who shoot on location and on the move a compact, reliable, and affordable lighting solution for their work. [[Read More]( [‘Casually Explained’ Delivers Hilarious and Relatable Roast of Photography]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 04:32 pm [Casually Explained -- Photography]( Photography is a costly and challenging hobby. It can be easy to feel the need to defend the choice to become a photographer. However, a new video from Casually Explained goes in a different direction, and instead of defending photography, humorously attacks it at every turn. [[Read More]( [Inaugural World Photo reFocus Awards Feature Diverse and Beautiful Images]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 03:10 pm [reFocus Awards World Photo Annual 2023]( The reFocus Awards has announced the 2023 Photographers of the Year in its inaugural World Photo Annual contest. [[Read More]( [Smugly is a Third-Party macOS App for Managing SmugMug Content]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 02:59 pm [Smugly]( Smugly is a third-party integration for macOS that extends many of the features of SmugMug to the desktop. Smugly allows photographers to manage their content within a dedicated app. [[Read More]( [A Psychedelic and Nightmarish Macro Look at Mosquito Larvae]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 02:58 pm [Jens Braun - Another Perspective]( Jens Braun of the YouTube channel Another Perspective offers a disturbing close-up look at mosquito larvae in his latest video. [[Read More]( [These Beautiful Fine Art Photographs Seek to Modernize Impressionism]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 02:56 pm [Réhahn Impressionism in Photography]( French fine art photographer Réhahn is well known for his excellent documentary and travel photography. However, he has embarked on a new project with an incredible style, Impressionist Photography. [[Read More]( [Bride’s Mom Hilariously Learns Photo Book Captions Don’t Update Themselves]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 30, 2023 02:55 pm [Shutterfly automatic captions]( Securing the perfect wedding photos can be stressful, but when they look great, family might be inspired to make albums for the occasion. That’s what this newlywed’s mom did, only she didn’t realize that she had to manually change the captions when using Shutterfly before getting the book printed. Oops! [[Read More]( [International Photo Contest Under Fire for Allowing Judges to Enter and Win]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 30, 2023 01:57 pm The International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards, hosted by Unleashed Pet Photography Education, has attracted criticism ahead of the competition revealing its winners next month because of its rules that allow judges to enter and win prizes. [[Read More]( [Snapchat Launches New AI Selfie Feature Called ‘Dreams’]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 30, 2023 01:36 pm [Snapchat is launching its own new artificially intelligent (AI) selfie feature called "Dreams."]( Snapchat is launching its own new artificially intelligent (AI) selfie feature called "Dreams." [[Read More]( [This Illegal Drone Footage Resulted in a $1,900 Fine]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2023 01:29 pm [Drone footage]( A drone pilot from the U.K. has been fined $1,900 (£1,500) after he illegally flew his DJI Mavic 2 over a music festival and close to an airport. [[Read More]( [LA Public Library Wins $144,000 Bid to Secure 12,000-Photo Collection]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on Aug 30, 2023 01:11 pm [A set of three photo grids shows the work of late celebrity photographer Jon Verzi.]( The Los Angeles Public Library won a $144,000 bid to purchase a collection of celebrity photos taken by the late Jon Verzi. [[Read More]( [Mylio Update is Focused on Privacy and De-Cluttering Your Photo Library]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 30, 2023 12:57 pm The next update from Mylio, version 24, is focused on creating a more manageable interface for photos, videos, and documents. [[Read More]( [Hurricane Idalia as Seen From the International Space Station]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2023 12:27 pm The International Space Station (ISS) has captured breathtaking footage of Hurricane Idalia and Hurrican Franklin from space. [[Read More]( [Sony’s Camera Line is Way Too Bloated | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 30, 2023 12:14 pm [too many sony cameras]( Yesterday, Sony added two more cameras to its line of interchangeable cameras which brought the line to no less than 18 total choices from entry-level through professional. That is just too many. [[Read More]( [Photographer’s Viral Timelapse Video Shows a Kitten Aging Into a Cat]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2023 11:03 am [Kitten timelapse]( A photographer's timelapse of a kitten growing into a cat has gone viral on TikTok racking up over 21 million views. [[Read More]( [Nik 6.3 Adds Improves Sharpener, HDR Efex, and 1,500+ New Optics Modules]( By David Crewe on Aug 30, 2023 10:47 am [DxO-Announces-Nik-Collection-6.3]( DxO has announced version 6.3 of the Nik Collection photo editing suite of plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic which brings a completely redesigned user interface (UI) that is meant to bring greater stability, speed, and a more refined editing experience for its users. [[Read More]( [Burger King Faces Lawsuit Over Size of Whopper in Ad Photos]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 30, 2023 09:42 am [Burger King reality]( Burger King has been told it must face a lawsuit over claims that the company's advertising photos make the Whopper look bigger than what they were served up in reality. [[Read More]( [Photo of Michael Jordan in His Debut Sells for Record-Breaking $175K]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2023 09:36 am A Type 1 photo taken of Michael Jordan on his NBA debut has sold for $175,000 at auction -- the most expensive photo of the basketball star ever sold. [[Read More]( [Photographer Robbed at Gunpoint While Reporting on Robberies]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 30, 2023 08:41 am [A photographer and a reporter in a television news crew were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago — while they were reporting on a string of robberies in the city.]( A photographer and a reporter in a television news crew were robbed at gunpoint in Chicago -- while they were reporting on a string of robberies in the city. [[Read More]( [The MIOPS Spark is a MagSafe Connected Camera Grip for the iPhone]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 08, 2023 10:53 am The MIOPS Spark is a new camera grip for the iPhone that connects via MagSafe and provides not only better purchase but also an array of buttons and controls akin to a full-size camera. [[Read More]( Earlier Stories: [Website]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Copyright © 2023 PetaPixel, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. PetaPixel · 2944 N 44th St Ste 100 · Phoenix, AZ 85018-7258 · USA You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.