The Daily PetaPixel for 05/18/2023

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by ProMaster SAVE ON PROMASTER HGX PRIME FILTERS IN MAY HGX Prime filters offer exceptional performance and protection. They are proven to be strong and durable, with an ultra-hardened glass and scratch-resistant coating. This month save 25% off ProMaster HGX Prime Circular Polarizer and VND Filters! [Shop Now]( [This Real-Life Infinite Fractal Zoom Shot Looks Like CGI, But It’s Real]( By Jeremy Gray on May 17, 2023 03:32 pm [Henry Segerman Fractal Zoom]( In mathematics, a "fractal" is a never-ending pattern that remains similar across different scales, even infinitely. As seen with many computer-generated fractals, they can perpetually loop without any cuts or transitions. It's a mesmerizing effect. [[Read More]( [New California Wildfire Alert System is a Network of 1,000 Cameras]( By Jaron Schneider on May 17, 2023 03:17 pm [ALERTCalifornia]( The University of California San Diego has launched a new cutting-edge system made up of more than 1,000 cameras positioned across the state designed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires and other natural hazards. [[Read More]( [Bird Buddy’s Latest Feeder Cam Uses AI to Capture Close-Up Bird Photos]( By Jeremy Gray on May 17, 2023 02:55 pm [Bird Buddy]( Bird Buddy is a camera-equipped bird feeder that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically deliver close-up photos of feathered visitors straight to a user's connected smartphone. Bird Buddy is expanding its offerings with a new smart hummingbird feeder and smart bird bath. [[Read More]( [How to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone]( By Alan Truly on May 17, 2023 02:34 pm It's a common problem — dozens of nearly identical photos on your iPhone, eating up your storage and making it difficult to find what you're looking for. How does this happen, and, more importantly, how can you delete or merge those duplicate photos? [[Read More]( [Wedding Photographer Uses Photos to Find Bride’s Lost Diamond]( By Matt Growcoot on May 17, 2023 02:17 pm [Wedding Photographer Finds Diamond Ring]( A wedding photographer's quick thinking prevented a disaster after a bride's huge diamond ring went missing. [[Read More]( [First Full-Sized Scans of Titanic Reveal Shipwreck in Unprecedented Detail]( By Pesala Bandara on May 17, 2023 01:37 pm [3D scan of Titanic shipwreck]( The first full-sized digital scans of the Titanic have revealed the world's most famous shipwreck in unprecedented detail. [[Read More]( [Profoto Assetflow is a New Workflow Management Software for Studios]( By Jaron Schneider on May 17, 2023 01:28 pm [Profoto Assetflow]( Profoto is expanding its software solutions with Assetflow, a new workflow management tool designed to support e-commerce studios and streamline collaboration through an entire creative process. [[Read More]( [The ‘Sun Moon Expert’ App Tracks the Moon and Sun for Photo Opportunities]( By Matt Growcoot on May 17, 2023 01:19 pm [Sun Moon Expert app]( MIOPS has launched an app for photographers that accurately tracks the Sun and the Moon for shooters wanting precise celestial information. [[Read More]( [ReFocus Awards Color Photography Contest Showcases Chromatic Beauty]( By Jeremy Gray on May 17, 2023 12:45 pm [ReFocus Awards 2023 Color Photography Contest]( The reFocus Awards have announced the winners of its 2023 Color Photography Contest. The fantastic, vivid entries came from photographers from nearly 70 countries, with winners selected by an esteemed panel of judges from major publications and museums. [[Read More]( [Action Cameras Turn Adventurous Cats Into Viral Sensations]( By Jeremy Gray on May 17, 2023 12:25 pm Action cameras like the Insta360 enable users to capture photos and videos from fresh, unique perspectives. While devices like the Insta360 and GoPro cameras are often marketed as ideal for humans, people have strapped them to their furry friends, including viral star Gonzo, a cat. [[Read More]( [Maryland Public Schools Sue TikTok and Meta Over ‘Addictive’ Platforms]( By Pesala Bandara on May 17, 2023 12:24 pm [social media icons deposit]( Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland has become the latest U.S. school district to sue Meta and TikTok for allegedly contributing to the mental health crisis among young people in recent months. [[Read More]( [Pentax’s Two New 50mm Lenses Look Similar But Take Different Photos]( By Jaron Schneider on May 17, 2023 11:54 am [Pentax 50mm f/1.4 lenses]( Ricoh has announced two new 50mm f/1.4 lenses that look very similar on the outside but are designed to produce distinctively different image renditions. [[Read More]( [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in ‘Near Catastrophic Car Chase’ With Paparazzi]( By Pesala Bandara on May 17, 2023 11:49 am [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle]( Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi" in New York City yesterday. [[Read More]( [Portrait of a Cotton Candy Seller Wins Food Photographer of the Year]( By Matt Growcoot on May 17, 2023 11:32 am [Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year]( The winners of the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2023 have been announced with a striking portrait of a cotton candy seller taking home over $6,000. [[Read More]( [Unistellar’s New Smart Solar Filter Lets Its Telescopes Photograph the Sun]( By Jaron Schneider on May 17, 2023 10:47 am [Unistellar Smart Solar Filter]( Unistellar has announced a new Smart Solar Filter for use with its smart telescopes, allowing them to be able to photograph the sun and observe sunspots in real-time. [[Read More]( [DALL-E Boss Expects AI Will be Like Photoshop on ‘Steroids’]( By Matt Growcoot on May 17, 2023 09:36 am OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before a U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday to discuss the possibilities and dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) where he highlighted the impact of AI images and called for regulation of the industry. 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