Generative AI is coming and it’s going to put us all out of work! That is if it can survive the onslaught of lawsuits seeking to hobble it before it can even get started. And let’s not act like “how” generative AI got here isn’t a big deal. After all, if it can generate works […] The post Photographer and Illustrators Sue Google’s Generative AI appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

We're really proud to announce the winner of the third competition in April. The winner is Robert Apple for his photo "Whispers from the Past." The post April Photo Contest Winners: Whispers appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

As you delve deeper into photography, you're going to come across long-exposure as a skill you might wish to develop. This is one of those photography skills that can really elevate your images and result in a profound, lifelong obsession. The post The 7 Minute Guide to Getting the Right Long Exposure Photography Gear appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

TikTok’s ongoing struggle with the US government took an apparently decisive turn when the latter banned the former, effective in about a year. But TikTok isn’t going down without a fight although it has other options such as spinning off the US side of things into its own, domestically headquartered entity. Whether that happens or […] The post TikTok Sues US Government for Violating First Amendment Rights appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

It's no wonder why Susan Sontag defined our photographic relationship with the world as “voyeuristic”. For those who ever took street photography seriously, the word “candid” greets us as a good friend whom you randomly stumble upon on an idle Tuesday. Speaking of which, I want to share the anecdote that inspired me to use […] The post An Anecdote on Friendship, Candid Emotions and New Contest! appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

On this blog, we often bring you stories about how AI is changing everything for people who do photography for a living. But we want to bring the whole story to our readers which is why we share headlines like today’s when we come across them because, in many ways, artificial intelligence is a true […] The post AI Analysis of Telescope Images Discovers Previously Hidden Asteroids appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

My Fujifilm X-H2, like all other mirrorless cameras, is an incredible piece of kit. The technology packed within its small dimensions is astounding. It shoots 40mp photos, 8K video and has more functions than I could learn in a lifetime. All of that is great but as I get older I find myself yearning for […] The post This is Why I Yearn For A Simpler Camera appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

Adobe is working hard to stay at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution. And that is even at the cost of concerns that AI could put us all out of work one day. In the meantime, the company is showing off ways in which artificial intelligence can enhance and improve existing media. Enter Adobe’s […] The post Adobe’s New Tool Using AI to Upscale Video appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

If there is one thing about social media, it doesn’t encourage original content. Quite the opposite, actually, as the proliferation of the same thing in a different format not only gets attention but also it makes money. Instagram is going to try to put a stop to that, Engadget reports, with some tweaks that will […] The post Copycat Instagram Accounts Face Algorithm Challenges Moving Forward appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more

Once again, we've had a mammoth week in the light stalking community, this time exploring the general theme of unseen inhabitants. If you're a huge fan of photography like we are, then this presents a unique opportunity to explore parts of the photographic world that many people never get to see. And if you have […] The post Unseen Inhabitants, Sarus Cranes, and Natural Resilience! (Community Update) appeared first on Light Stalking ..read more