Author: Dunja Djudjic

When fire meets water: this epic time-lapse captures the power of lava flowing into the ocean

Dunja Djudjic

Lava flowing into the ocean is a magnificent sight. In December 2016, it was the first time in over 3 years that the lava flow was entering the ocean in Hawaii. Photographer Jack Fusco didn’t want to miss this opportunity. So, he checked weather reports, moon phases, and National Park Service website. He packed his gear […]

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Adobe Creative Cloud apps are now available for Chromebooks

Dunja Djudjic

Adobe has announced that their Creative Cloud suite of apps is now available for Chromebooks. What they did was modify their existing Android apps, so they are now compatible with selected Chromebooks. Considering these devices are mainly used in schools, this could be a step forward in education, and the best thing is – these […]

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This gif explains how changing focal length impacts a portrait

Dunja Djudjic

One of the “fun facts” I remember from my photography classes was that “wide-angle lenses are not for portraits”. Of course, you can always experiment and photograph people with wider focal lengths, but the truth is – it does make them seem a bit weird in the photos. This fun gif shows precisely how the […]

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Quick tip: How to make sure you didn’t miss a single dust spot in your photo

Dunja Djudjic

No matter how hard you try, your sensor will eventually get a few specks of dust. Now, you have two options: clean the sensor, or clean the photos by removing the dust spots in post-processing. If you prefer the second method, this short video by Benjamin Warde will show you how to make sure you […]

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These are 3 mistakes every new photographer makes, and some tips for avoiding them

Dunja Djudjic

What was your most common mistake when you were a beginner in photography? We all make mistakes, but fortunately – we learn from them, so we become better and better. Rachel and Daniel from Mango Studio point out three most common mistakes almost every new photographer makes, but also offer ways to overcome them. Did […]

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How to quickly upgrade your 160 LED panel softbox for less than $3

Dunja Djudjic

  Cheap light panels and cheap softboxes to go along are a lifesaver when you’re on a tight budget. But softbox with a spongy strap can’t be attached quickly (especially if you’re clumsy). Also, it won’t stay in place when you attach it to the LED panel. This video by Macroscope Pictures will show you […]

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This timelapse shows Norway’s beauty over four seasons in 8K

Dunja Djudjic

If you enjoy watching time-lapse videos, then you’ve heard of Morten Rustad. After his video “NORWAY – A Time-Lapse Adventure”, he now has a new gorgeous time-lapse video out. “SEASONS of NORWAY – A Time-Lapse Adventure” is recorded in 8K, and it covers 20,000 kilometers of a beautiful country of Norway. It was shot within a course […]

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Women’s Work – a project that breaks down professional gender stereotypes

Dunja Djudjic

Gender stereotypes exist in all fields of our society, and jobs are no exception. Even Google Image Search separates men and women in different job groups. Photographer Chris Crisman created a project that blurs the traditional line between “men’s” and “women’s” jobs. In a project “Women’s Work”, he created environmental portraits of women in their […]

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Can you find your friends in a gigapixel photo of Trump’s inauguration?

Dunja Djudjic

If you wonder who was at Donald Trump’s recent inauguration, here’s something to satisfy your curiosity. CNN takes you there with a single image, as they have published a gigapixel photo of the event. Since gigapixel technology has taken off in the past couple of years, it was probably expected. So, now you can finally […]

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The first ever recording of light’s “sonic boom” was made with the fastest high-speed camera in the world

Dunja Djudjic

  According to theoretical physics, nothing is faster than the speed of light. However, now you can see with your own eyes the first ever recording of a “sonic boom” – created by light. Or scientifically called a photonic Mach cone. It was recorded by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, and they used […]

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