Latest articles by Alan Palazon
Scientists have used AI-powered camera traps in the fight to save bees. THIS is how I want AI to be used, not to generate slop
NEWS Camera traps using low-cost hardware paired with open-source AI models can be an accurate, scalable and non-lethal tool for monitoring bees
This mesmerizing image of a galactic mangrove won a photography award – and it stopped me in my tracks
NEWS Japanese photographer Ryuhei Suguri took this incredible shot of a solitary mangrove beneath the starry Milky Way sky, snagging a win at the 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards
It finally happened: like Neo in The Matrix, I’ve been duped by AI. While I knew this day was coming, I didn’t expect it to be so soon
OPINION As I watched the video, I had no idea it was AI-generated until I read the comments – which, like Morpheus disconnecting Neo from the Matrix, pulled me back into the real world
"Let the person looking at the photograph go some of the way to finishing it," said legendary Parisian street photographer Robert Doisneau – but how do you achieve this?
QUOTES Doisneau’s humanist photographic philosophy was to inspire intrigue, mystery and imagination in viewers. Let’s look at an image that achieves this and why it does so well
People are using this ingenious Pixel 1 hack to exploit unlimited Google Photos storage – and it actually works!
News People are getting their hands on original Google Pixel smartphones for its lifetime unlimited storage plan, which, to this day, Google still honors
I will ALWAYS use zoom lenses over primes – and no, it’s not about cost, it’s about not missing the shot
Opinion Why weigh yourself down with multiple primes, waste time swapping them out and risk missing the shot, when you could have a single zoom lens that does the work of many?
Heartwarming moment camera trap researchers rediscover a "mythical" bird lost to science for over 140 years goes viral
News Conservationists used camera traps to capture footage of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon, also recording the ecstatic moment they rediscovered the "mythical" avian thought to be extinct for well over a century
“The best images immediately capture the viewer’s attention, have impact and elicit an emotional response” – Renowned photographer Ken Crossan shares tips for award-winning nature shots
INTERVIEW Naturalist photographer Ken Crossan, who, among other accolades, has been recognized by the Scottish Nature Photography Awards and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, shares his tips on what makes a winning image
Taking photos overtakes sightseeing as the thing that the British love doing when on holiday – new survey suggests
News According to a recent survey, “dining at a nice restaurant” is the only thing that trumps taking photos for Brits abroad, with the average holidaymakers now snapping over 250 frames per trip
This glow-in-the-dark squid was captured on camera in sub-zero Arctic habitat for the first time ever
NEWS The Arctic bobtail squid, a marine creature that emits bioluminescence to evade predators, has been photographed in the wild for the first time, in sub-zero waters off the coast of Greenland
Tear-jerking photo of dying elephant in a garbage dump wins another award – but the solution to these deadly wildlife threats is yet to be found
NEWS This photograph of an elephant dying in a Sri Lankan dump has won a second major international award – but despite its growing recognition, the conservation crisis continues to claim lives
Photo curation app founder claims “emotional AI” will bring an end to camera-roll “memory debt”
News Yoree founder Charlotte Riddley says the app’s neuroscience-backed “emotional AI” selects only the most “meaningful” images from device galleries, doing away with camera-roll fatigue once and for all
Luminous "ghost net" wins prestigious photography award while shedding light on growing threat to mangrove swamps
NEWS Gaurav Patil is the 2026 Mangrove Photographer of the Year for his image of a discarded fishing net glowing under UV light entangled in a mangrove, highlighting the growing threat "ghost gear" poses to these marine ecosystems
“AI dilutes what is impressive” – Robert Irwin hits the nail on the head when it comes to artificial intelligence in wildlife photography
AI The Australian wildlife photographer and media personality recently gave his take on AI, honing in on perhaps the most overlooked criticism: that it makes truly impressive, real images seem lackluster
What’s more important for image quality: a high megapixel sensor or a good lens?
OPINION While a powerhouse sensor can make a difference, your lens has the bigger impact – and all those megapixels can be undone if it's not up to scratch
More than mountains: the human story of Chilean Patagonia told through these award-winning photos
These commended images reveal how Patagonia's awe-inspiring scenery is just one chapter in the region's story, which is also told through the local communities and their traditional ways of life
“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field”: Why your images should strive for emotional reactions, not technical perfection
Quote of the day Australian photographer Peter Adams’ famous quote reminds us that the fundamental element of a strong image will always be the way it makes peopel feel
Praying pooches to friendly felines: pet photography awards finalists mark the bizarre and picturesque
News The 2026 International Pet Photography Awards finalists have been announced, and this year’s commended images have it all, from religious canines to picture-perfect kitties
How on earth did this obvious AI image get past the judges and win a photography competition?
News A Chinese photography competition has shut down after the winning image was discovered to be AI-created – but how on Earth did it fool the judges to begin with?
Originality is more important than ever in photography – and this drone shot of the Golden Gate Bridge is unlike any other I’ve seen
Polish photographer Marcin Zając has been recognized by the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards for his original depiction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
"Do not judge your subjects but be interested by them. Allow them to 'speak' through the pictures, never ever put yourself or your bias first" – Unseen images of the UK’s criminal underworld
News Celebrated photo book 'The Firm' returns to the limelight over 20 years later, with Leica Gallery London set to display unseen images from the project
This simple composition is as good as they come – and it just won an aerial photography award
News German photographer Aleksandra Wilk infused negative space into this masterfully simple drone shot, winning an International Aerial Photographer of the Year Award
As a photographer, it’s easy to chase the spectacular – but this movie teaches you to embrace the everyday
Opinion 'Perfect Days' teaches photographers an important lesson: don’t overlook the seemingly mundane details of your life, because hidden among them are untold photo opportunities
I think Viltrox just released the most sophisticated full-frame pancake lens ever
News This super-slim pancake lens has full-fat features like AF, aperture and focus rings, and an f/2.8 aperture
I talked s*** about drone photography, but this breathtaking award-winning aerial composition has converted me
News US-based photographer Kah-Wai Lin recently came 3rd at the International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026, and his winning image has completely changed my perspective on drone photography
