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Photographers lending their skills to try and help shelter dogs is nothing new, but Slovenian photographer Katja Jemec‘s series “I Looked Up and There You Were” offers a different perspective than we’ve seen before… literally.

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When people say you should do “anything” to get the shot, getting decapitated or losing a hand might not be what they had in mind. But that’s what one tourist almost did while trying to get a photo of a plane landing at the dangerous St. Bart’s airport.

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Getting a different perspective from your smartphone camera might soon be a much easier task thanks to the “Drone-in-a-Phone” casea concept that comes with, you guessed it, a tiny drone tucked away inside.

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The history of the Leica camera is one of revolution. Appropriately enough, the Leica M design has been with us for over 60 years and has documented revolutions in both times of peace and war throughout history as the idea of a simple, easy to carry camera enabling it to be carried anywhere.

Leica cameras have captured some of the most iconic imagery of all time and launched the careers of many photographers as their go to system for fast, portable access to... more

Trying to copy an iconic fashion photograph by the great David Bailey is a daunting task in the best of circumstances. But how much more daunting would it be if you were doing this shoot with Bailey standing behind you, looking over your shoulder and making sure you do his work... more

DPReview's Wenmei Hill and New Orleans-based photographer Claire Bangser recently hit the road with the Olympus PEN-F, visiting historic spots along the Mississippi Blues Trail. If you love the blues or want to learn more about the folks living in the small towns that dot the route, then you'll enjoy our latest field test. 

See full-resolution images from the Field Test in the Olympus... more

Readers' Showcase: Phil Garcia

Arctic fox, Iceland 2014. A young white morph Arctic Fox sunbathing in front of his den. After spending a week camping close to that place, the family just accepted me as one of them. Probably because of the smell! Photo and caption by Phil Garcia

Phil Garcia made a career of shooting mountain sports, but found his hobby... more

Heres episode 63 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directlyand... more

iFixit Disassembles the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000

Feeling like taking apart your pricey Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 enthusiast superzoom? Probably not. Thankfully, the good folks at iFixit have already done the work for you. So grab your spudger and #00 screwdriver and follow along!

Read iFixit's Panasonic FZ1000 Disassembly Guide

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When most people travel, they think of travelling to a destination. Whether its climbing Mt. Fuji, gawking at the frescoes in the Vatican, or relishing spicy cuisine in Thailand, most people think of the destination for what it has to offer, from culture to scenery to sensational experiences.

As a photography and creativity enthusiast, I like to do what others dont do so that I have something new to share with the world when I come back, instead of taking the... more

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