Remarkable Portraits of Insects

Photographer Levon Biss’ new book “Microsculpture: Portraits of Insects” (a continuation of his exhibition) shows bugs in a very different light. Rather than appearing as pests, they’re majestic. These detailed images are made by stitching together some 8,000 shots—a process that takes weeks. The time spent, though, is worth it as these portraits are remarkably pretty. See more at Popular Science.

Plan a Photograph Through Augmented Reality

With the iOS app Blocker, users can quite literally block out photographic or filmic scenes: pull in what the camera sees, drop in and track 3D models and then play with light. This allows the user to set up the perfect photograph in advance of a shoot. The app tracks a scene as the camera moves, granting a true window into augmented reality (and guaranteeing …

Nikon Keeps on Breaking New Technological Hurdles

Comparing the superb photographic capabilities of the D7500 and the D850

By Michael Frank Beware: some of what follows may be a bit 101-level for more advanced photographers. It’s a comparison of two of Nikon’s newest cameras, but we’re doing a bit of tech overview here as well, so if you long ago gave up shooting with a real camera in favor of phone-only photography, you may need the refresher. Yes, we’ve seen impressive shots on …