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Ellen von Unwerth on fashion photography and female empowerment
If you have ever seen a fashion photo where the woman looks like she is getting away with something — running in heels, laughing in lingerie, stealing a car in a ballgown — you have very probably seen an Ellen von Unwerth picture. You…
Steve McCurry turns his lens on Umbria
Steve McCurry has now turned his lens on Umbria. Born in 1950, the American photographer has won four World Press Photo awards for his photographs taken in Iran, Cambodia, Lebanon and Afghanistan. He has just unveiled his new photographic project…
NASA's Begging the Commercial Space Industry to Save the Doomed Hubble Telescope
When it comes to photography of the cosmos, the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the best to ever do it—a real astronomical Ansel Adams. Just look at the staggering body of work it's produced since being launched into low-earth orbit in…
When will Preston's Grade II-listed red telephone boxes return?
A Lancashire city's famous row of red telephone boxes have undergone a £75,000 refurbishment, but are not set to return to their home in Preston city centre any time soon. The nine telephone booths on Market Street were due to return by the…
2026 was the year of 'peak camera', and that camera was the Sony A7R VI - here's why
Against a backdrop of component shortages and price hikes, 2026 has been a challenging year for camera companies, and it's been a quieter year for new gear as a result. That being said, we were still treated to some cracking cameras — but…
Thomas Wiegand 66 Photobooks From East Germany
In general, most photography can and often does function as propaganda. It can do so through its design and contextual arrangement, but its meaning depends largely on the intention behind its placement, which shifts over time and can be shaped…
I run an 8-person startup that uses AI agents. We don't let our agents run on vibes - here's the playbook system we created
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rachel Woods, CEO and cofounder of AMP. The following has been edited for length and clarity. My first official role in AI was at Facebook. I started as an intern and then joined full-time in…
Discovery Bay kicks off inaugural lifestyle festival as visitor numbers double on opening day
The first-ever 'Discovery Bay Fun Day' lifestyle festival launched to an enthusiastic reception on Saturday, drawing large crowds of local residents, families, and pet owners to the resort community. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Developed by HKR…
Slave or not? US gallery shows early photos of African Americans
That's not always clear in pictures of African Americans that were taken in the early days of photography nearly two centuries ago. An upcoming exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, previewed by AFP, examines the ambiguity. The…
Are you over-optimizing your hobbies?
We often pick up hobbies to add some fun to our lives. We join a book group, take up knitting, or commit to finally learning how to play pickleball. But before long, what started out as leisure can begin to feel like just another obligation to…
James Hetfield Reveals the Punk Band That Turned Down Going on Tour With Metallica: 'They're Doing Good on Their Own Already
You would think most rock bands would want to work with Metallica in some kind of capacity. They're one of the most successful, legendary groups of all time. Moreover, they have one of the most devout fan bases across any genre. Their tours almost…
Indie App Spotlight: 'Pumpkin Lights' adds a fun jack-o-lantern to your Mac's menu bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pumpkin Lights is a nifty little menu bar app for Mac…
Roses, ragas and reforms: The many lives of economist NK Singh
One of the most evocative and thoroughly explored sections of the book is devoted to Singh's inherited passion for gardening and roses. He traces this deep-seated love back to his early childhood and the profound influence of his father, TP Singh…
MotoGP responds to Yamaha's Qatar GP withdrawal
MotoGP has warned against possible “sporting consequences” for Yamaha after the Japanese manufacturer announced it has withdrawn from next week's Qatar Grand Prix. Yamaha sent major shockwaves down the paddock at Sepang on Sunday, as…
I compared the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 pro prime against a legendary Sigma Art lens for DSLRs - and discovered just how far have lenses come in 15 years (the images might surprise you)
If I was to pinpoint one special lens in my photography career, it would have to be the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art for Nikon F-mount. I picked mine up just before I moved to East Africa where I would work in photo journalism. Sigma had just burst…
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