The Daily PetaPixel for 05/09/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Aftershoot Start Your AI Editing Journey With Aftershoot Explore an all new AI Editing experience with Aftershoot Edits 2.0 and get Consistent Edits, Every Time. Start your Free Trial today! [Try For Free]( [Wildlife On a Maine Pond: Ethical Wildlife Photography]( By Jeremy Gray on May 08, 2024 06:55 pm [A common loon splashes in a lake, spreading its wings and lifting its head upwards, with water droplets flying around and a tranquil forest in the background.]( For me, the most enjoyable part of wildlife photography is not the photos themselves; it's being in nature. However, it is essential to do so safely, especially regarding the safety of wildlife. [[Read More]( [VSCO Launches Hub, ‘LinkedIn for Photographers’ to Find Paid Work]( By Jeremy Gray on May 08, 2024 05:08 pm [A medical professional measures a patient's blood pressure, overlaid with a minimalist white envelope icon in a circle against a blue backdrop.]( VSCO, known for its mobile photography and camera apps for iOS and Android devices, wants to help connect its users and brands, becoming a sort of LinkedIn for photographers. [[Read More]( [Test Your Photo Knowledge with ‘Photo Master Minds’ Card Game]( By Lisa Marie Segarra on May 08, 2024 03:35 pm [Two boxes labeled "Photo Master Minds Edition 01" and "Edition 02" with geometric designs, lying among various photographic equipment.]( A new Kickstarter hopes to fund a photography quiz card game that will test players' knowledge. [[Read More]( [Nonprofit Plans to Make Nearly 20,000 Photos Available as an Online Resource]( By Jaron Schneider on May 08, 2024 03:21 pm [Black and white image showing a large group of people gathered in a river at night, with several of them standing in the water and others on the shore, likely during a communal event or ritual.]( CENTER, a non-profit photography organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has received a $60,000 grant that it will use to make nearly 20,000 images and related text available as an accessible online resource. [[Read More]( [These Animated Stereograms Bring 19th Century Photos to Life]( By Jeremy Gray on May 08, 2024 02:51 pm [Stereoscopic view of a lush mountain valley with a river running through it and coniferous trees in the foreground; rugged mountain peaks rise in the background.]( Stereo images have been part of photography since its invention in the first half of the 19th century. Cameras enabled artists to produce two identical images from very slightly different perspectives -- all that is needed to create convincing "three-dimensional" images. While technically possible with paintings and drawings, cameras made stereograms significantly easier. [[Read More]( [The NASCAR Camera Tech Behind a Historic 0.001s Photo Finish]( By Jeremy Gray on May 08, 2024 01:07 pm [Two race cars speeding past the finish line on a racetrack, with the leading blue and white car crossing over the checkered line.]( So far, this NASCAR season has been one of slim margins and photo finishes. PetaPixel chatted with photographer Alex Slitz about his image of a three-way photo finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in February, but last week's race at Kansas Speedway was somehow even closer -- with Kyle Larson winning by 0.001 second. [[Read More]( [Apple is a Camera Company Now (Again)]( By Jaron Schneider on May 08, 2024 12:56 pm [Abstract digital artwork featuring a stylized apple with a lens in the middle, surrounded by dynamic, colorful geometric shapes on a dark background.]( 30 years ago, Apple launched the QuickTake 100 that was, until yesterday, its last "real" camera. But with the announcement of the Final Cut Camera app yesterday, Apple is once again a full-fledged camera company. [[Read More]( [Laowa’s New Ranger S35 Lenses Are Compact and Lightweight Cine Zooms]( By Jeremy Gray on May 08, 2024 12:16 pm [Three cinema lenses lined up, with focal lengths marked as 11mm, 17mm, and 50mm, displaying blue detailing against a dark background.]( There was so much news unveiled at NAB 2024 last month that a few things slipped through the cracks, including Venus Optics' new Laowa Ranger S35 cinema zoom lenses. After being teased in Las Vegas, the compact cine lenses have officially launched. [[Read More]( [The 2024 iPad Pro Costs More Than a MacBook Pro, Which Has to Mean Something, Right?]( By Jaron Schneider on May 08, 2024 11:42 am [The iPad Pro on the left with a symbol indicating it is greater than the MacBook Pro on the right.]( I use my iPad Pro every day. I have used it every day since I picked up the first generation of the device years ago. There is certainly value in the iPad, but now you can now easily spend more on one than a full-fledged MacBook Pro. [[Read More]( [This App Lets You Upload Your UFO Photos]( By Matt Growcoot on May 08, 2024 11:37 am [A person stands in a garden at night, facing a large ufo emitting a beam of light. the scene is illuminated by string lights among lush greenery.]( The truth, as they say, is out there. And one app is hellbent on getting to the bottom of UFOs by allowing users to upload their photos of unexplained aircraft. [[Read More]( [The Xencelabs 4K OLED Pen Display 16 is Light, Bright, and Portable]( By David Crewe on May 08, 2024 10:09 am [A digital drawing tablet by xencelabs displayed next to its packaging box which highlights the same vibrant, colorful artwork featured on the tablet’s screen. a stylus is also shown in front.]( Xencelabs announced the new Pen Display 16. Available on its own for $999 or as part of a bundle for $1,249, the new ultra-slim and lightweight 4K OLED pen display promises to provide vibrant color, precise pen performance, and exceptional portability. [[Read More]( [Watch as SpaceX Vehicle Captures Stunning Orbital Sunrise]( By Matt Growcoot on May 08, 2024 08:56 am [A striking view of a bright light source at the edge of earth’s atmosphere, illuminating flares and casting a warm glow with lens flares and bokeh effects apparent.]( A SpaceX vehicle captured a gorgeous orbital sunrise as it deployed Starlink satellites into the Earth's pull. [[Read More]( [Met Gala Photographers Criticized for ‘Racist’ Comments About K-Pop Band]( By Matt Growcoot on May 08, 2024 07:45 am [Five individuals standing side by side in formal attire at the met gala event, with a caption "how about a cool pose?" overlaying the image.]( Paparazzi photographers camped out on the red carpet of the Met Gala have been slammed for their treatment of K-pop boy band Stray Kids. [[Read More]( [OpenAI’s Deepfake Detector Can Spot Images Generated by DALL-E]( By Matt Growcoot on May 08, 2024 07:06 am [OpenAI]( OpenAI has launched a deepfake detector which it says can identify AI images from its DALL-E model 98.8 percent of the time but only flags five to 10 percent of AI images from DALL-E competitors, for now. 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