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Its becoming harder to get the entire image sharp with the constantly wider lenses and more extreme foregrounds that are used in todays photography. Even optimal apertures arent enough to get both the foreground and background as sharp as desired. That doesnt mean that its impossible, though. Focus stacking for sharper images has become a go-to technique for photographers of all levels to achieve images that are sharp all the way through.

What is Focus Stacking?

Focus stacking is... more

The rotors on camera drones can do serious damage to human flesh if the two come in contact. Researchers are working on a new flesh sensor that would stop a rotor so fast that an approaching finger can be spared from harm.... more

Microsoft today announced a new AI-powered Visual Search function for its Bing search engine that will pretty much directly compete with Google Lens. Visual Search will let users search the web and shop online through pictures they have taken or... more

Decades before the word “selfie” exploded into popular culture, NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin shot the first space selfie while on a spacewalk during the Gemini 12 mission on November 12, 1966.

The 88-year-old Aldrin himself reminded the world of that fact on Wednesday in a Twitter exchange.

I would have loved to see... more

Irving Penn is either the best or second best portrait photographer of all time. Depending on the day, hes either ahead of or behind Richard Avedon. At least thats what I think.

Mr. Penns resume is stacked, to... more

I did it. The photo I have had in my mind for almost two years was finally taken, and Im proud of the result. Liv Johanne and Rune became (what I believe to be) the first couple to get their wedding photos taken at Himakn, Norway.

Himakn is a rock formation in Norway that has become very famous recently, especially after some exposure in the national media. It is now marketed as “Lille Trolltunga”, or Little Troll Tongue, because of its resemblance to... more

One of the most talked about photos in the ongoing immigration debate has been Getty Images photographer John Moore’s iconic photo of a 2-year-old Honduran girl crying at the feet of her mother and a border patrol agent. It has become a symbol in the debate over family separations, but it has now come to light that the girl was never... more

One of the biggest appeals of buying cameras, lenses and accessories online may no longer be around. As reported by the NY Times, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has ruled states can now demand retailers... more

Photographer and astronomer Juan Carlos Munoz was browsing a flea market in Santiago, Chile, a few days ago when he stumbled across some crystal balls. He bought one for a few dollars and then decided to use... more

Camera gear is about to get more expensive for most online shoppers in the United States. The Supreme Court just ruled that states may force online retailers to collect sales tax on their behalf. While Amazon already does this — it has a “nexus” in every state — camera gear giants like B&H and Adorama will now have to follow suit.

In its 5-4 ruling against a coalition of online retailers (Newegg, Overstock, Wayfair), the justices reversed an earlier... more

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