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Border collie puppy against green grass

I used a fisheye lens to photograph a caricature of my dog, in-camera

By Mike Harris published

Tutorial I decided to embrace barrel distortion and use a fisheye lens to capture a fun pet portrait in my garden

Tutorial
A low light scene taken in the blue hour at a high ISO of a river with boats on it with bright string lights. There are two circles louping in on a bar in the distance with the text 'The White Cross' with captions saying 'Before' and 'After' to show the difference in noise once AI Denoise has been applied to the image

AI noise reduction is the secret weapon that can bring life to older cameras and ‘slow’ lenses

By Dan Mold published

Noise reduction powered by artificial intelligence can clean up images taken with older cameras, higher ISOs and slower apertures

Photo Editing
Director James Cameron attends the American Cinematheque 30th Anniversary Screening Of "The Terminator" Q+A at the Egyptian Theatre on October 15, 2014 in Hollywood, California

This is how James Cameron used a light meter to shoot The Terminator within its B-movie budget

By James Artaius published

A humble light meter helped take The Terminator from "low-budget slasher movie" to box office juggernaut

Photo Technique
A small, fluffy chick emerges from a broken eggshell, set against a dark background. The scene captures the wonder of new life

Nat Geo's Pictures of the Year 2025: The most moving images on Earth – and how your photos could be next

By Kim Bunermann published

NEWS From thousands of shots by National Geographic's photographers, here are the moments that inspired the most. Join the celebration by sharing your own defining images of 2025!

NEWS
GuruShots - Night Photography November 25

GuruShots - Night Photography November 25

By Sponsored published

Sponsor Content Created With GuruShots

We teamed up with online photo game GuruShots to showcase the very best images from the latest 'Night Photography' competition.

A vibrant hummingbird with iridescent plumage and striking red tail feathers hovers gracefully against a blurred green background

Shot at 1/4000 sec, this stunning mango hummingbird photo was taken with the world’s first IP53 weather-sealed camera – and it helped clinch a victory

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNERS One of the world's oldest camera clubs triumphs in a photo competition with this astonishing midair hummingbird image

WINNERS
A close-up, low-angle photograph captures a Dalmatian Pelican with distinctive white, ruffled head feathers and a large red-and-blue beak, floating on calm blue water against a pastel sky at sunset.

Using the fast autofocus and stabilization of the Canon EOS R5, this shot of a wind-ruffled pelican captures incredible detail

By Tom May published

Jayne Bond was shortlisted at the British Photography Awards in the Birdlife category for this precisely timed picture.

Nature and Wildlife Photography
A team of dogs pulls a sled over a snowy, moonlit landscape. The black-and-white scene conveys isolation and determination amidst swirling snow

A global stage for the best contemporary photography: See the most remarkable images from the world's longest-running competition

By Kim Bunermann published

AWARDS From otherworldly landscapes to intimate portraits, the 2025 winners of the RPS Awards showcase the power and artistry of contemporary photography

AWARDS
Misty dawn over ruins on a hilltop, surrounded by a foggy landscape. A vibrant sky transitions from deep pink to soft purple, evoking a tranquil mood

Show off your best shots: 10 photography competitions open for entries this November to January

By Kim Bunermann last updated

COMPETITIONS From landscapes and street to architecture, portraits, and beyond – these international photography contests want to see your images, open to photographers of all levels

COMPETITIONS
A diver interacts with a humpback whale underwater, capturing a unique moment in the ocean's vibrant, blue depths

Powerful image of whale rescue scoops prestigious award – "What we did together was bigger than a photograph" says the winner

By Kim Bunermann published

WINNER Extraordinary underwater scene of a diver seconds before freeing a humpback whale from a rusted chain wins 2025 Oceania Photo Contest

WINNER
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