Category: Photography
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DSLR Simulator from Canon
Canon has an excellent simulator set up for the purpose of learning about DSLR photography. In a nutshell, there is an explanation of the basics – aperture, shutter speed, and ISO – and then a simulated camera that allows you to take a picture in manual, Av or Tv mode. It’s a great way to…
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At Home with the Apollo 11 Astronauts, 1969 | Retronaut
The always entertaining retronaut has an amazing series of photos of the daily life of Neil, Buzz and Michael. This is a very unique look into the lives of the astronauts and their families. At Home with the Apollo 11 Astronauts, 1969 | Retronaut.
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Electrifying Photos of Flowers Being Zapped by 80,000 Volts
Robert Buelteman is a California photographer who developed his own technique for capturing images of plant life using high voltage electricity and optical fibers. Kirlian Photography is the use of electricity to transfer an image of coronal discharge onto film. Robert has applied that to various parts of plants and flowers to create astounding images that…
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Thierry Legault – Partial solar eclipse and transit of the Space Station from Oman
Now this is just amazing. Astrophotography is one of my favorite things. Thierry Legault, a French engineer and photographer, managed to catch the ISS as it made it’s away in between the earth and Sun in January of 2011. The image is fantastic, almost sci-fi. Go to his homepage to see his other fine work,…
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Terra Sacra Time Lapses
Sean F. White is a photographer who has created an amazing time lapse video of various locations around the world. It’s about six minutes long and features locations such as the pyramids in Egypt, penguins in Antarctica, ancient trees in Africa and shots of the Milky Way out in the desert. There are many timelapse…
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Cathleen Allison – Eclipse Photo
This has got to be, hands down, the best image of an eclipse that I’ve ever seen. Eclipse photo by Cathleen Allison
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Abandoned Coal Mine / Processing Facility
‘m currently in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a very scenic place. There is lots to look at here – the countryside is very beautiful, the mountains are gorgeous, and there are plenty of parks with hiking trails, waterfalls, beautiful forests, etc. So one thing I didn’t expect to find here was an abandoned coal mine. It’s probably…
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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge
The always outstanding Retronaut.co has some fantastic images that were taken during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the years leading up to 1937. The bridge got it’s name from the Golden Gate – the body of water that connects the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean – and is one of…
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WonderLand – Aimishboy Photography
Incredible macro photography from Nadav Bagim, of Israel. He sets up miniature scenes on his kitchen table, adds an insect or two, and the results are nothing less than fantastic. The color that he manages to bring out in his photos is amazing in it’s own right, but add that to the nature of each…
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Ft. Fisher, NC – Rocks and Sky
Here I stand,Once again,On my tiny speck of dust.Peering out of the blackness,Looking at the lights,With a heart full of wonder.And just for an instant,I perceive the Cosmos,And I blow the stars awayLike dandelion seeds.
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Beached Whale on Carolina Beach.
A small whale washed up on the beach here in Wilmington. It apparently is a Minke Whale. There is no cause of death at the moment, but officials from the local aquarium are picking up the carcass at some point to do a necropsy. The whale was torn up quite a bit, with a huge…
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Shoot Stunning Night Photos Like a Pro
A fairly decent article on night shooting from Wired.com author Jakob Schiller. Shoot Stunning Night Photos Like a Pro
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