Stunning 4K video of the Aurora Borealis and stars shot from the International Space Station

John Aldred

When it comes to giving us amazing views of the earth and space, few do it better than NASA, and this one’s going to take some effort to beat. NASA seem to have well and truly boarded and taken residence on the 4K bandwagon, and with footage like this, it’s easy to see why. Having never […]

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This photographer saved Yosemite Park, helped to create the National Parks system and shot 3D photographs over 150 years ago

John Aldred

Carleton E. Watkins was born on November 11, 1829, the eldest of eight children.  At the age of 22, Watkins moved to San Franciso and discovered his love of photography.  Ten years later, Watkins made a decision that not only changed his career, but perhaps the whole future of the the American wilderness. Traveling to […]

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A Rapper Stole a Photo, and It’s More Complicated Than That

Allen Murabayashi

Detroit-born rapper Danny Brown recently caused a ruckus when he posted an image taken in Melbourne by Michelle Grace Hunder to Instagram without permission. The photo had been taken at a music festival for Howl & Echoes, a Sydney-based online music site. Last night @xdannyxbrownx played a show in Melbourne and I took photos for […]

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The Streisand Effect strikes again! “Unflattering” photograph Peter Dutton wants removed from the Internet goes viral

John Aldred

After Streisand, Beyonce, Kanye and countless others, you’d think they would learn.  The more you want something removed from the Internet, the more likely it is that everybody’s going to see it. Our latest “victim” of what has become known as The Streisand Effect is Peter Dutton, Immigration Minister for Australia.  Fairfax Media photographer, Alex Ellinghausen caught this […]

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The Streisand Effect strikes again! “Unflattering” photograph Peter Dutton wants removed from the Internet goes viral

John Aldred

After Streisand, Beyonce, Kanye and countless others, you’d think they would learn.  The more you want something removed from the Internet, the more likely it is that everybody’s going to see it. Our latest “victim” of what has become known as The Streisand Effect is Peter Dutton, Immigration Minister for Australia.  Fairfax Media photographer, Alex Ellinghausen caught this […]

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Building Standard Previews in Lightroom

Nick Minore

It’s no secret that Lightroom can run a bit sluggish at times, especially when trying to render previews of high-megapixel files from cameras like the Nikon D810, Canon 5DS R, or the Sony A7r II. I hate staring at the dreaded “loading” icon as I move from image to image. Rather than sitting and waiting…

Strip it back: The art of simplicity

Joseph Parry

Simplify. Back to basics. Classic. Timeless. You see, the biggest criticism I find myself offering to students and friends of mine is to simply an image. Most importantly, the background. People seem to enter this state of mind where they lock a camera…

Boy with a rare brain disorder lives dream to be an nba basketball star

Karen Alsop

Joshua was born with a Vein of Galen Malformation. He has a malformation in the blood vessels of his brain that steals blood from the rest of the brain. He has had 6 strokes, left weakness, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities. He is the eldest surviving child with his condition in Australia. Joshua’s condition is now considered […]

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