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So far the only way of uploading an image to Instagram has been to use service's Android or iOS mobile apps. The mobile website only allowed for browsing, searching and liking of images and viewing of notifications. However, Instagram has made a major change, allowing users to... more

When you think “Postal Service” you probably don’t also think “super creative,” but the USPS just raised the bar on creative photo printing ideas. In celebration of the ultra-rare total eclipse the US is going to witness in August, they’ve created an eclipse stamp that features a hidden photo activated by body heat.

The stamp is the first of it’s kind. It was designed by art director... more

A top 50 image from 2016's Open contest by Jarrod Castaing

Panoramic photographers are being invited to enter images for the annual Pano Awards to compete for prizes from Epson and Nikon as well as $22,000 in cash. Running for its eighth year, the contest celebrates a wide range of panoramic photography and accepts pictures that have one edge at least twice the length of the other.

Images can be made from one capture or stitched from multiple frames, and can be recorded digitally or on... more

Portrait photographer Francisco Hernandez is back with a really useful tutorial on night portraits. If you’d like to start shooting some night portraits using off-camera flash, it would be a good idea to watch... more

In April of 2015 with the approval of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League, I began a photo project by following the team through the season from beginning to end.

The Barons trace their heritage to Rickwood Field, one of the oldest ballparks in America. At one time they were two teams, one all white and one all black. A special section of the stands was reserved for white fans during games the Black Barons played, and that same section was reserved for black fans... more

In a bid to become accessible to more people around the world and (hopefully) hit that 1 billion user mark by the end of 2017, Instagram recently added the ability to share photos, like, comment, explore, and more all from your smartphone’s Web browser. No need to download the app.

The newly-updated Web version was rolled out quietly over the past week, and it’s basically a stripped down version of the mobile app. The interface is mostly identical, the main... more

Absolut wants to revolutionize how we hang picture frames on our walls. Yes, Absolut the vodka brand. It has announced the Hangsmart, a new device that lets you do away with... more

Lee Morris at Fstoppers has high praise for the new Panasonic GH5, calling 'almost perfect.' What would be necessary to remove the word 'almost' from that statement? Lee suggests 12 firmware updates Panasonic could make to improve the camera, and most of them are relatively small but useful things, ranging from better battery level displays to additional customization options.

What firmware updates would you add to his list?

 

Many street photographers have a particular camera that fits them just right. For photographer Robin Schimko, that camera is the Leica Q, and in this video he explains five reasons why he loves it. You can see more of Robin's work on his Instagram page.

Do you agree with his assessment?

Sony made big claims about its FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS when it was launched earlier this year, particularly about the bokeh it produces. And it's the first lens of its kind to include both autofocus and optical image stabilization. Early on we talked a bit about the principles behind this lens, but we were long... more

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