We’ve seen before that Apollo astronauts were darn good photographers. But what about those amazing close-up videos of launches, have you ever wondered how they were filmed? Curious Droid did some research on the matter, and they bring you some interesting information and BTS videos. It was all long before DLSR and digital mirrorless digital cameras were sent to space, and it’s really interesting to watch. https://youtu.be/hjofYotlaY0 These launch videos are certainly amazing to watch, but their primary purpose was not to impress us....

This time last year, the total solar eclipse made millions of people stop, observe, film and photograph the breathtaking sight. Photographer Jon Carmichael captured the totality from an airplane and made it look like the photo was taken from space. Many people have described it as “the most amazing image ever taken from a commercial airplane.” And now, Carmichael shares the equally amazing story that follows this awe-inspiring photo.Advertisements In an interview with Inc....

David Byrd is the genius behind Reality Reimagined, a photography business that focusses on cosplay, fantasy, and storytelling.Advertisements DIYP: Tell us a little of how you got into photography, and who your influences are. DB: In 2005 I traveled to Italy with a group of photographers and that was the first time that my eyes were opened to photography being a medium for story-telling and I became hooked. Shortly after that point, I was introduced to Photoshop and the puzzle was complete....

It’s International Women’s Day, a perfect day to remind ourselves how many powerful women there are around us. Danish photographer Angelina Wiese Devine has published a photography project that celebrates these strong women. But they’re not politicians, celebrities, or anyone you’d see on TV and in the newspaper. They’re everyday heroes that live right there in your neighborhood. I chatted a bit with Angelina, a powerful woman herself, and she told me a bit about her project and the idea behind it....

There are different techniques for cutting out a subject from an image and placing it onto a different background. But now there’s a website that does it automatically. On remove.bg you can upload an image, and with a single click and a few seconds’ wait, you’ll have a photo from which the background has been removed. And in most cases, the results aren’t bad at all.Advertisements Remove.bg uses AI to detect foreground layers and separate them from the background....