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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.
National Geographic's Stunning 2024 Wildlife Photos Unveiled
National Geographic's 'Pictures of the Year' issue highlights 20 stunning photographs from a pool of 2.3 million, showcasing nature, wildlife, and human connections. Featured images include a young emperor penguin's leap, a baby ant emerging from its cocoon, a rhino fetus from in vitro fertilization, bats in Texas, and the convergence of waters in Florida. The issue also covers solar synthetic fuel in Germany and a volcanic eruption in Guatemala, emphasizing the urgency of environmental challenges.
Photographer Captures Japan's Beauty in 35,000-Photo Timelapse
Photographer Gavin Heffernan created a mesmerizing timelapse video titled 'Dreamlapse Japan 3' by capturing over 35,000 photos across various Japanese cities. Using a technique called 'street stacking,' Heffernan applied long exposure and image stacking, typically used for star trails, to depict the vibrant and overwhelming sensory experience of Japan's cityscapes. The project, which took three weeks of shooting and two weeks of editing, involved navigating the challenging exposure ranges of urban environments and was completed using a Canon 6D and various editing software.
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