30+ ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Bay Area
From festivals and fairs to nature experiences, animal encounters and sustainability speakers, here are all the ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Bay Area this April. Love Our Earth …
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Photographing a Pacific Wren in the Redwood Forests of California
During a short visit to the beautiful redwood forests of northern California, I spent a morning photographing a Pacific Wren. My goal with this outing was to capture this tiny …
Acclaimed Astrophotographer Alyn Wallace Tragically Dies at 34
Gifted astrophotographer, author, and educator Alyn Wallace tragically passed away last week at the young age of 34. Wallace, born in Wales, had been living in Istanbul, Turkey, where he …
Award-Winning Photographer Showcases Feminine Power, Storytelling, and Passion
In early March, Leica announced the recipients of its fifth annual Leica Women Foto Project Award, celebrating four exceptionally talented women photographers. PetaPixel is chatting with each honoree, starting with …
This Underwater Doorbell Camera Lets You Open the Door for Fish
The fish doorbell camera’s livestream. A fish doorbell camera in Utrecht, the Netherlands has been captivating viewers all around the world who are looking out for any fish that need …
Glorious Gannet Portrait Wins World Nature Photography Awards
‘Underwater Gannets’ by Tracey Lund — World Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 and Gold winner in ‘Behavior — Birds’ category | World Nature Photography Awards 2024 The World Nature …
Epic Trail Cam Photos Shows Fight Between Eagles and Coyote
HawkWatch International A set of painterly trail cam photos capturing an epic fight between two golden eagles and a coyote over a deer carcass have gone viral. The epic images …
Photos Show How Dramatically Wildlife Behavior Changed During Lockdown
Humans might have sheltered in place, but animals were on the move during the pandemic’s lockdown days. A new study examines the changing behavior of animals during the height of …
Conservationists Use AI and Photography to Help Hedgehogs
The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme of the United Kingdom has a new tool to monitor the declining hedgehog population: artificial intelligence. Images taken from trail cameras in urban parks, private …
Nikon Is All-In on Wildlife Photography, and I Love It
Nikon has long been a popular choice for amateur and professional wildlife photographers. Since the days of its film and digital SLR cameras, it has committed to engineering robust cameras …