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Scott Kahn Invokes Dreams and Liminality in Atmospheric Landscape Paintings
Painter Scott Kahn creates atmospheric landscapes marked by edges, horizons, shadows, and roads that seem to vanish, evoking a dreamlike, liminal state. His work makes us question how much we can truly understand from what we see.
The Latest Leica News and Rumors
Leica is prepping several releases: the M11-P and/or M-A Hammertone editions are expected November 12, with an M12 possibly replacing the M11-R in early 2027. Also anticipated: a Q3 43 Monochrom, an SL3 Reporter in metal gray, and a medium-format mirrorless with M-mount. Rumor has it a new Q3 Monochrom could be announced this Thursday.
Why I Take the Chance When Planning a Landscape Photography Trip
Despite carefully checking weather apps before heading out to shoot landscapes in Ireland, the author admits weather never offers guarantees. Waiting for perfect conditions can mean missing opportunities worth chasing anyway.
Insta360's New Wireless Mic Adds a microSD for Backup Audio
Insta360's new wireless mic includes a microSD slot for on-device backup recording, plus 32-bit float audio, AI-based noise cancellation, and a customizable E-Ink display.
Instagram Wants a Piece of YouTube's Long-Form Video Pie
Instagram is launching Features, a new widescreen long-form video initiative aimed at pulling in creators beyond the short-form Reels format.
Wish You Were Here! Rose Sanderson's Witty Postcards Conjure a Strange Reality
Artist Rose Sanderson crafts humorous postcards that play with scale and proportion, building surreal scenes reminiscent of early creature-feature cinema.
Subaru Telescope Captures a Tail Stretching From Two Interacting Galaxies
The Subaru Telescope caught two interacting galaxies in Pisces, revealing a long, narrow tidal tail of material stretched out by their mutual gravity.
Sony and Nikon Built the Same Bird Lenses, So Which One Do You Pick?
Sony's new 400mm f/4.5 and 600mm f/6.3 closely match Nikon's equivalents but are lighter and cheaper — a difference that could sway wildlife shooters' system choice for years.
What a Telephoto Lens Can Do With a Sea of Fog
A telephoto lens turns a wide, washed-out sea of fog into dozens of distinct frames — isolated ridges, treetops, fog spilling over a hill. Since fog shifts minute to minute, pre-shot decisions make all the difference.
Citus iPhone Camera App Builds Film Looks From Real Scanned Rolls, No Monthly Subscription Fee
Citus Camera previews film looks live in the viewfinder, so shots already look developed at capture. Looks are based on real scanned film rolls rather than digital simulations, with no subscription required.
Why Flawless Retouching Now Looks Like AI
For a decade, flawless skin and perfect frames signaled a skilled retoucher — now AI image generators replicate that look effortlessly, giving clients one less reason to hire a human.
Apple Responds to the iPhone Duo's 'Crackgate' Controversy
Apple addressed the "crackgate" controversy after an Australian user reported the iPhone Duo's inner screen cracking just six hours post-purchase, followed by a wave of similar complaints.
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Review: The Incredible Triple 200MP Cameras Are Only Half the Story
Oppo's flagship packs three 200MP cameras — an industry first — but the company is betting just as much on software to set itself apart.
Fujifilm Introduces Instax Mini Evo 2 Hybrid Instant Camera
Fujifilm unveiled the Instax Mini Evo 2, featuring a 4.5-inch touchscreen, video recording, and the new instax Expanded View™ for a wider field of view than the actual capture area. It comes with an updated companion app and is already available for pre-order via B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt.
Rubin Observatory Captures a Giant Dwarf Planet Candidate Beyond Pluto
The Rubin Observatory spotted a faint object beyond Pluto's orbit, dubbed 2026 ED138, which could be a new dwarf planet in the outer Solar System.
Trump Says He Will Ban the Term 'Artificial Intelligence'
President Trump said he plans to ban the term "artificial intelligence," aiming to rebrand the concept — apparently to improve public perception of the data centers he wants built nationwide.
How the 'Blue Marble' Became One of the Most Reproduced Photographs in History
Shot by an Apollo 17 astronaut on December 7, 1972 with a Hasselblad, the original frame had the South Pole on top. The iconic version we know today is actually that photo rotated 180 degrees.
Playfully Vibrant Abstract Murals by Zebu Enliven Urban Walls
Berlin duo Zebu brings their illustration and graphic design background to colorful abstract street murals, turning urban walls into playful compositions.
Apple Finally Gives Users a Reason to Subscribe to Final Cut Pro Instead of Buying It
Apple's upcoming Final Cut Pro update will give Creator Studio subscribers access to thousands of MotionVFX effects, titles, and templates — the first real perk of subscribing over a one-time purchase. Expected in November.