Do sperm whales sleep? It's not a question that gets asked frequently, but when it does, none is the wiser to answer it. That's until now, of course, because now we have photo proof of just how these ocean giants nap.
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A photographer waited three years to capture these epic shots of the northern lights above an erupting volcano.
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petapixel.com »2024-04-26 16:28
Photographer Dan Martland is well-known for his exquisite photography of New York City but he outdid himself yesterday afternoon during a violent thunderstorm that saw a bolt of lightning strike the Statue of Liberty. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-04-04 16:00
A photographer unexpectedly captured the first-of-a-kind image of a seal spitting a jet of water at a sea eagle -- a defensive behavior that was not previously known about. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-27 21:18
A photographer in Tanzania captured a set of amusing photos showing a pride of lions snoozing on Caterpillar construction vehicles. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-14 15:48
Photographer Keith Barraclough has been shooting portraits of redheads for 11 years, capturing well over 500 ginger-haired people. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-13 21:06
When photographer Jordan Gale moved to Portland a few years back, Oregon had just passed Measure 110 -- the first-ever U.S. drug decriminalization law -- and he wanted to explore the topic with his camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-03-08 20:06
Years of traveling the plains of the Mara have etched countless wildlife encounters into my memory. From the heart-stopping chase of a cheetah to the tender moments in prides of lions. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-20 19:55
A photographer captured the epic moment a humpback whale breached behind a surfer as she flew into the air -- with the pair synchronizing perfectly. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-02-07 19:43
The aurora tends to show itself as shapeless illuminations that dance and swirl but one photographer in Iceland recently looked up and saw the northern lights being "curled" in a highly unusual way. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-31 20:57
A photographer who dived into the water with a huge pod of killer whales only had a few minutes each day to capture a rare shot of an orca bathed in light rays. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-26 21:52
Wandering the empty streets of New York during the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, photographer Phil Penman captured the city at one of its lowest ebbs. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-18 20:57
There are more than one million notes placed in the cracks of Jerusalem's Western Wall each year and one photographer has captured them in a way not seen previously. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-17 19:54
A photographer was forced to wait for six years to capture a stunning triple-alignment photo of the Moon, a mountain, and a Basilica. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-01-11 14:53
Russian photographer and filmmaker Vadim Sherbakov has published a new personal project highlighting the beautiful architecture of Moscow's metro stations. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-12-27 23:51
A photographer who has taken studio portraits of chickens for the last eight years says he is "captivated" by them.
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petapixel.com »2023-12-17 19:00
British photographer Stephen Pemberton, who goes by NorthernPixl, has demonstrated how determination, preparation, and good luck can result in beautiful night sky photographs. petapixel.com »
2023-12-06 01:23
An astrophotographer captured a spectacular timelapse of the Sun at a time of greatly increased solar storm activity.
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petapixel.com »2023-11-24 17:00
A photographer captured a rare Stable Auroral Red (SAR) during a night of geomagnetic activity above the Canadian skies.
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petapixel.com »2023-11-16 20:46
An anonymous street photographer spent six months visiting hundreds of different areas in Los Angeles documenting raw and poignant images. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-11-02 20:18
A photographer has released a jaw-dropping timelapse video made up of almost 2,000 images of the recent ring of fire solar eclipse showing the celestial event in unprecedented detail. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-30 20:52
Death Valley National Park in southern California is well known for being the hottest place on Earth, but is also popular because of its spectacular and incredible photo opportunities. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-27 20:21
In a new limited-edition print series, "Northern Dreams," award-winning photographer Drew Doggett pays tribute to one of the world's most spectacular -- and threatened -- regions, the Arctic. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-10-18 19:26
In this modern world of Photoshop and AI, it's easy to fake photos. But one photographer is keeping the philosophy of getting it right "in camera" alive and well. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-09-29 20:31
A photographer documenting a tropical storm in Puerto Rico captured three gigantic jets of lightning shooting above the clouds. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-09-11 14:42
A photographer traveled to California to meet some of the weird and wonderful people who call the Golden State home.
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petapixel.com »2023-08-24 18:04
An amateur photographer captured the unusual sight of an alligator launching itself out of the water the way a dolphin would. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-08-24 15:20
A photographer captured a powerful and inspirational photo of a young runner helping his 82-year-old mentor finish an arduous road race in tough conditions atop Mount Washington. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-21 18:51
OM SYSTEM Ambassador and travel photographer Frank Smith has been capturing the diverse beauty of the world for decades. Whether it be through his photographs of people, cultures, or nature, Smith is a passionate and accomplished storyteller. petapixel.com »
2023-06-14 00:40
An astrophotographer captured the International Space Station (ISS) crossing the Sun as two astronauts were conducting a spacewalk to install solar panels. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-13 16:29
A photographer captured a stunning image of Christ the Redeemer "holding" the Moon after three years of attempting to get the shot. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-06-09 19:02
A photographer captured the split-second a pair of peregrine falcons handed over a meal to one another -- showing their nearby chicks how to hunt. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-31 18:55
A killer whale named Gladis is attacking boats around Spain and Portugal with a photographer being left "in awe" after he was on board one of them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-26 20:51
A photographer captured a rare "spirit moose" on a trail camera he set up after a long fascination with the elusive white moose. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-24 17:16
A photographer has spent five years documenting tribes in Africa before Western influences erode traditional culture.
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petapixel.com »2023-05-12 19:36
A press photographer captured President Joe Biden's "cheat sheet" which gives him advanced knowledge of a journalist's question. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-27 19:13
Delightful and full of exuberant whimsy, photographer Jared Schoenemann’s series Anthropromophism, is a charming spectacle of stuffed animals bustling with playful souls. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-26 22:12
In an interesting and unconventional approach to capturing dynamics displayed during a DJ set, a new project by photographer Kat (real name Fabrice Caterini) aims to blur the lines and broaden the lens of conventional music photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-24 21:55
A photographer attempting to shoot ospreys in the wild was not having much luck when suddenly an ultra-rare wolverine appeared. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-21 18:45
A photographer has captured a rare and mysterious phenomenon called ELVE which appears as a massive red ring of light in the sky and is generated from thunderstorm clouds. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-04-03 22:36
A wildlife photographer in Florida captured the shocking scene of an eight-foot cannibal alligator eating a smaller gator.
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petapixel.com »2023-03-27 18:30
A photographer traveled to Namibia to capture well-camouflaged snakes that exclusively live in the sub-Saharan African country. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-17 20:26
A photographer captured the incredible moment a juvenile bald eagle swooped down for a slice of pepperoni pizza and flew away with it. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-13 21:48
A photographer captured Venus and Jupiter over a period of 10 days as they converged toward each other in the night sky, practically kissing one another at the apex. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-07 20:49
A photographer says he was left "gobsmacked" after capturing the face of a woman in a huge 150-foot wave during a storm.
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petapixel.com »2023-03-02 18:57
Australia presents some serious challenges for landscape photographers, like lighting. For most of the day, the Australian landscape is bathed in a very harsh, bright light, which amps up contrast and washes out colors. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-02-28 22:35
A photographer describes his photo of lightning striking the Christ the Redeemer Statue as a "dream come true."
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petapixel.com »2023-02-13 19:13
With a calculated blending of photography, science, and practical effects, photographer Scott Portingale captures and presents dynamic images of macro worlds and chemical reactions all within a square inch of a petri dish. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-07 00:15
Talented "backyard astrophotographer" Andrew McCarthy has captured an incredible photo of the International Space Station passing in front of one of the Moon's brightest craters. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-06 20:39
A photographer in Wisconsin has captured a series of stunning photos of a fox after the curious creature decided to take a closer look at his homemade camera trap. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-05 20:20
A photographer captured the portraits of South Korea's legendary "Grandma Divers," elderly women who freedive deep into the ocean for seafood. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-12-20 21:16
Recent reports state that the underwater camera market is set to have an approximate market value of USD 6 billion in 2023. And for this very specialized genre of photography, the valuation is expected to hit close to $13.
"You never know what's coming next," says marine biologist and diving instructor Nadine Bauer about the varied sights that present themselves when she's in the ocean. Keeping her visual style minimal allows the ocean's natural beauty to easily showcase itself for her camera.
"Fear is currency in the media," says marine photographer and adventure travel company owner Nikki Brant, about how sharks end up being demonized by media outlets. Most people tend to be wary of swimming in the seas after viewing the movie 'Jaws.
Something I've debated for years in my head has to do with Micro Four Thirds. Of course, there's been a shift in how things operate with the creation of OM Digital solutions. And hopefully, I think that OM System can do something about this.
"I didn't recognize myself in these 'too perfect' images," photographer Alison Bounce tells us in an interview. "Today I modify my photos slightly to compensate for the constraints of water. They are more authentic.
"Props like couches are weighted down to make them sink, but they can be a pain in the ass - with one mattress needing almost 100 pounds before it started to sink," says photographer Brett Stanley to us in an interview.
"It is not the photos at the end; it's the feelings, the experiences, the people and the nature in the individual moments that make up the photo for me personally," says Hamburg based photographer Swen Bachmann.