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Seal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer’s boat

A wildlife photographer captured a dramatic encounter on video between a harbor seal and a pod of killer whales.

Joel Meyerowitz Wins 2026 Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award

<div><img src="https://www.diyphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-outstanding-contribution-to-photography.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Legendary American photographer Joel Meyerowitz has received the 2026 Outstanding Contribution to Photography award from the Sony World Photography Awards. The honor celebrates his six-decade...</div></div>

Where Do You Get Your Photography Inspiration and Influence From? |

<div><img src="https://cdn.fstoppers.com/styles/large-16-9/s3/lead/2025/10/min-image-insp.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Inspiration and influence—these are things I’ve been thinking about lately. Why? Because it’s clear to me that so many new photographers are getting their influence from other photographers on social</div></div>

Here's why this professional photographer shoots film for commercial work – and her analog advice for high-quality results

<div><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VY7dcQMrszANekqgi7xS7S-1843-80.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>"Film is part of the reason couples choose me for their big day" says analog photography expert, Rachel Brewster-Wright</div></div>

The Best Cameras for Landscape Photographers Right Now

<div><img src="https://www.thephoblographer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pauleth-Ip-The-Phoblographer-Sony-A7RIV-Product-Image-09-770x514.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Landscape photography is all about capturing the right details. Here are a few options that may be of help.</div></div>

Leica Camera and International Center of Photography Deepen Commitment to Emerging Photographers with 2026-27 Leica Scholarship

<div><img src="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2822924/Leica_Camera_and_International_Center_of_Photography.jpg?p=twitter" style="width: 100%;" /><div>/PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera, the legendary camera manufacturer, and the International Center of Photography (ICP), the world's leading institution dedicated...</div></div>

Paris Photo 2025 / The Galleries ! The Photographers' Gallery, This is no Fantasy, Up Gallery - The Eye of Photography Magazine

<div><img src="https://loeildelaphotographie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/al-jc122-image.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>A l’occasion de Paris Photo, nous avons demandé aux galeries exposantes leurs propositions sur 3 images de 3 prix différents. Moins de 1.000 euros, de</div></div>

Aiken photographer takes first place in competition

<div><img src="https://gray-wrdw-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/https:/do0bihdskp9dy.cloudfront.net/11-13-2025/t_9e8a02065ca34dda844f3376d7206b2a_name_file_1280x720_2000_v3_1_.jpg?auth=87735ba6fc471c2daf495fce6124d5ccb54d0da2655ec8ae0042902e5a628b4d&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>An Aiken man entered a natural landscape photography contest and won first place in his category.</div></div>

Aiken photographer wins international award for Hurricane Helene photo

<div><img src="https://gray-wrdw-prod.gtv-cdn.com/resizer/v2/3LTZLULOE5DX7BOUGZWDPJFFBY.png?auth=1d57e35f75645763239878de36cb11874b6a3b97421181ea8f506335502ee6da&width=1200&height=600&smart=true" style="width: 100%;" /><div>An Aiken photographer is being recognized for his work in an international photography competition.</div></div>

Amazing Nature: The Best Close-Up Photography Of 2025 In 21 Photos

<div><img src="https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/69134489d786431d1acde61f/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&height=600&width=1200&fit=bounds" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Celebrating the details most people overlook, the Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has unveiled the stunning shortlisted images in its 2025 contest.</div></div>

Mayo County Council Announces ‘Mayo Moments’ Photography Competition to Celebrate the Changing Seasons, Offering a Platform for Local and Global Photographers - Travel And Tour World

<div><img src="https://www.travelandtourworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/freepik__the-style-is-candid-ima-2025-11-13T174243150.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Mayo County Council is excited to announce the launch of the Mayo Moments photography competition, inviting photographers from all walks of life to capture the essence of County Mayo through their lenses.</div></div>

Capture the Beauty of Ireland: Mayo County’s ‘Mayo Moments’ Photography Competition Invites Global Photographers to Showcase Scenic Landscapes and Hidden Gems - Travel And Tour World

<div><img src="https://www.travelandtourworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mayo-Moments.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Submit your best photos of Mayo, Ireland's landscapes and moments for a chance to win €100 and feature in the 2027 Mayo Moments Tourism Calendar.</div></div>

The Joyce of Drag Racing Photography

<div><img src="https://www.nhra.com/sites/default/files/styles/news_gallery_big_image_920x518/public/2025-11/joyc-hero.jpg.webp?itok=3Y6X5gGL" style="width: 100%;" /><div>In the 1970s, Midwest-based photographer Jim Joyce was one of a hearty breed of Nikon nomads who roamed the country in search of nitromethane-fueled fun and photos, and shares with us here some of his favorite images.</div></div>

"Burning Flags" photography exhibition is blazing through Woody Guthrie Center

<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsapeople.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/7e/a7e99775-94ca-4b68-ae5e-78e083597b2d/6914ed2590070.image.jpg?crop=1247,655,0,503&resize=1200,630&order=crop,resize" style="width: 100%;" /><div>“Burning Flags,” a powerful exhibition by legendary photographer Glen E. Friedman, is currently on display at the Woody Guthrie Center. The exhibit marks its United States debut after a popular</div></div>

New community darkroom provides free access to anyone interested in learning about photography

<div><img src="https://www.bxtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bxposure_featherbedlane.jpg?quality=51&w=1200&p=q" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Spearheaded by Suede Hunte, a self-taught photographer and Bronx resident, and his business partner, Pierre Guillet, filmmaker and media director of the</div></div>

Photographers from Gaza Strip, Syria, India win top honours at Gulf region’s top photography event

<div><img src="https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ct8v3d/article70272646.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/2025-10-06T095852Z_237603058_RC2GL4AA831E_RTRMADP_3_ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-ANNIVERSARY-TWINS.JPG" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Gaza Strip, Syria, and India photographers earn top honors at HIPA for powerful images depicting conflict and resilience.</div></div>

First-Ever Orca Birth Captured: Marine Wildlife Photography Makes History in Norway

<div><img src="https://www.diyphotography.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2-15.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Norwegian researchers made marine wildlife photography history by documenting an orca birth in the wild for the first time. Photographer Krisztina Balotay and the Norwegian Orca Survey captured the newborn's first hour, revealing unprecedented insights into orca behavior and maternal care in Arctic waters.</div></div>

Unseen images revealed from the archive of Nigerian photography legend J.D. Ojeikere

<div><img src="https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/mdl-0040-71-copy.jpg?c=16x9&q=w_800,c_fill" style="width: 100%;" /><div>The late Nigerian photographer J.D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere was known internationally for his images of extravagant women’s hairstyles. Now his vast archive is helping to spark pride in his work in his home country.</div></div>

Local photographer Jakian Parks celebrates African American rodeo culture with Oklahoma City exhibit

<div><img src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/oudaily.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/56/25638862-3854-4fc2-be5d-aafeadef75b0/6912513fe5257.image.jpg?crop=1040,546,0,19" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Photographer Jakian Parks' "The Black Land: Rituals and Rejoicing in African American Rodeo Culture" features documentary photography capturing generations of Black equestrians.</div></div>

Through their eyes: Meet the women in Iraq using photography to create solidarity

<div><img src="https://www.1854.photography/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_8179-1200x630.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Iraqi Female Photographers is a collective addressing systemic sexism, a lack of women’s stories and institutional support in the country</div></div>