The Daily PetaPixel for 08/30/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by Skylum [Get Color Transfer, Smart Search, and more]( Boost your editing capabilities with Luminar Neo, the AI-powered photo editor that will help you easily create fantastic photos. Luminar Neo is evolving every day, and this October a fantastic upgrade will be available, full of new features and improvements. [GRAB THE DEAL]( [Reuters Camera Operator Seriously Injured After Russian Strike]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2024 06:40 am [A person wearing a military helmet and tactical gear is standing outdoors in a lush, green forest. They are holding a small flower with pink blooms close to their face, and have a slight smile.]( A Reuters camera operator in Ukraine has been seriously injured after a Russian strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk. [[Read More]( [Playful Photos by Meryl Meisler Document America in the 1970s]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2024 06:01 am [The image is divided into two sections: the left shows two infants sitting in a twin stroller on a city street, with a doll in a smaller attached stroller. The right section captures the legs of a couple dancing, wearing formal shoes on a patterned floor.]( Meryl Meisler is perhaps best-known for capturing disco nightlife in New York City in the 1970s but a new book shows her talent for documenting wider American life. [[Read More]( [Insane GoPro Footage Shows ‘Extreme Sprint Boat Racing’]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 30, 2024 05:57 am [A thrilling scene captured from a GoPro shows a high-speed boat ride on a river. Two individuals are visible from behind, steering the boat. Text overlays indicate "GoPro" and "700HP BOAT." The background features a scenic sunlit landscape and reflective water.]( Welcome to the world of extreme sprint boat racing, also known as jetsprint, a niche sport that has just been given a spotlight thanks to an insane video posted to the GoPro YouTube channel. [[Read More]( [‘Who Owns My Work, and Why Isn’t It Me?’]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2024 04:45 pm [A person with short hair is smiling softly at the camera. Overlaid text reads "WHY I LEFT The Verge," with "The Verge" partially obscured by a purple circular scribble. The background includes a dimly lit room with a plant and computer screens.]( Becca Farsace has been the face and mind behind much of The Verge's photography coverage for years, including the publication's "Full Frame" podcast and camera reviews. However, this week, Farsace left to venture out on her own for reasons that hit close to home for many content creators. [[Read More]( [Get Your Kit Ready for Fall Foliage]( By Abby Ferguson on Aug 29, 2024 04:32 pm [A serene autumn landscape featuring a colorful array of trees with red, yellow, and orange leaves along the edge of a calm lake. The vibrant foliage is reflected on the clear water, with a distant backdrop of forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.]( It may still feel like summer, but fall will be here before you know it. If you’re hoping to photograph some fall foliage this year but need (or want) new gear for it, now is the time to figure out and order what you need. [[Read More]( [People Are ‘Creeped Out’ By Private Trail Cameras on Conservation Land]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2024 03:44 pm [A camouflaged trail camera is securely strapped to a tree trunk with a green strap. The camera, designed to blend in with its surroundings, has a visible lens and sensor openings. The background is a blurry forest scene.]( In the Massachusetts Mashpee River Reservation and Woodlands, locals are grappling with conservation agents over the presence of personal trail cameras mounted to trees. Some have complained their existence is creepy while those who placed them say their civil rights are being violated if the cameras are removed. [[Read More]( [Photographer’s Leica M11 Becomes Fancy and Effective Film Scanner]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2024 03:29 pm [A close-up view of a professional film scanner setup, with a camera and various attachments positioned over film strips on a light table. A tablet displays the digitized images from the film, showing a screen with vibrant colors.]( Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter is back with another exciting project. This time, the photographer built a high-end film scanning setup using a Leica M11 camera. How does it compare to a purpose-built professional film scanner? [[Read More]( [Angelbird’s New CFexpress Cards for Sony Cameras Are Properly Verified]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2024 02:38 pm [A CFexpress Type A memory card with text "AV PRO SE" and "160GB" and "820 MB/s" is standing between a large stylized letter 'C' on the left and a large stylized letter 'X' on the right. The memory card has a black background with white text and a logo.]( Angelbird announced a new pair of CFexpress Type A memory cards for Sony cameras that are VPG certified, bringing the company into line after it removed its last Type A card from sale earlier this year. [[Read More]( [Endangered Experiences: Photographing the Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda]( By Amish Chhagan on Aug 29, 2024 01:00 pm [A photographer crouches in dense vegetation, closely observing a large gorilla. The gorilla is seen from above in one part of the image. A close-up of the gorilla's face, displaying its expressive features, is shown on the right side of the image.]( “When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.” --Dian Fossey [[Read More]( [Olympics Photographer Talks Canon R1, Sony a9 III, and More | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Aug 29, 2024 12:44 pm [Two scenes juxtaposed: On the left, a beach volleyball match under lights with a crowded stadium, Eiffel Tower in the background against a dusky sky. On the right, a touching black-and-white image of two runners supporting each other towards the finish line.]( Photographer Leah Hennel is an award-winning photojournalist who has been on the ground at Olympic events for the past 10 years. She just returned from Paris after covering the 2024 Summer Olympics and chats with The PetaPixel Podcast team about process, strategy, the day-to-day experience, and -- of course -- gear. [[Read More]( [The Canon R5 II Has Significant Video Recording Limitations if You Use Older Batteries]( By Zack Morrison on Aug 29, 2024 11:00 am [A Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera body against a red and black striped background. The camera is shown without a lens attached, and the sensor is visible. It has a textured grip on the right side and several buttons and dials on the top and back.]( The Canon EOS R5 II can use older Canon batteries, but there are significant limitations for video shooters beyond what Canon outlines in the R5 II user manual. [[Read More]( [‘It’s Like My Evil Twin’: Photographer Creates AI Portraits of His Real Subjects]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2024 10:40 am [A composite image featuring four diverse individuals against colored backgrounds. From left to right: a person with red hair and a beard against a blue background, a person with short gray hair in a black coat against a blue background, a person with short hair in a white shirt against a purple background, and a person with braided hair in a black shirt against a pink background.]( A photographer has created a fascinating twin portrait series where a real photo is taken of the subject which is then used as the basis for an AI-generated portrait. [[Read More]( [Manfrotto’s New Higher Capacity Batteries Are Made for Most Cameras]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2024 10:29 am [A red rectangular battery with the "Manfrotto" logo printed on it. The image shows two views: one with the battery placed flat on a white surface and another with a hand holding the battery between thumb and index finger.]( Manfrotto has released new versions of its batteries for select Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System (Olympus), and Sony cameras. [[Read More]( [Canon PRO-1100 17-Inch Printer Promises Richer Blacks and Blues]( By Jeremy Gray on Aug 29, 2024 09:51 am [A black Canon PRO-1000 printer on a white background is printing a vibrant photo of a coastal Mediterranean village with white buildings and blue roofs against a backdrop of the sea and sky.]( Canon has announced a new A2, 17-inch class printer, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100. Through its 12 Lucia Pro II pigment inks, the professional-grade printer promises gallery-quality prints at home or in a studio. [[Read More]( [Midjourney Teases Hardware Product, Hires Apple Vision Pro Headset Engineer]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2024 09:24 am [Illustration of a simple sailboat with two triangular sails, sailing on a wavy line representing water, drawn in black on a plain white background.]( AI image generator company Midjourney is teasing a piece of forthcoming hardware but leaving fans guessing as to what it is. [[Read More]( [Photographer Visits Underground House Built by Eccentric Millionaire for Nuclear Fallout]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2024 09:02 am [On the left, a person sits on a porch at night, illuminated by colorful lights. On the right, a retro-styled kitchen features pink cabinetry, pink tiled countertops and floor, and pink curtains. The room is well-lit and visually vibrant with its unique pink decor.]( An underground house -- perfect for nuclear fallout -- built by an eccentric millionaire was visited by a photographer who documents doomsday locations. [[Read More]( [Google’s Powerful AI Image Generator Is Coming to Gemini]( By Matt Growcoot on Aug 29, 2024 08:38 am [Google Gemini]( Google will once again allow users of its Gemini AI service to generate images of humans after a debacle earlier this year when it was accused of “erasing” white people. [[Read More]( [Wildlife Photographers Fight Removal of Owl Nest Where People Camp to Take Pictures]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 29, 2024 08:24 am [A close-up photo of a Great Grey Owl, showcasing its large, round face with striking yellow eyes and dark concentric circles. The owl's detailed grey and white plumage contrasts with the blurred dark brown and green background.]( Wildlife photographers stopped a great gray owl nest being removed after a government agency became concerned about people camping nearby to take pictures of the birds. [[Read More]( [Three Photojournalists Arrested at Protests During Democratic National Convention]( By Pesala Bandara on Aug 29, 2024 08:18 am [Reviews Guides Learn Glossary Podcast Newsletters Store Send a Tip Three Photojournalists Arrested While Covering Protests at Democratic National Convention chicago police]( Three photojournalists were arrested while covering protests during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last week. 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