Blue moon August 2023: how to take a good photograph of the supermoon tonight on your phone or camera | Photography

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With a ‘blue’ moon rising tonight, the second supermoon of August 2023, many people will pull out their mobile phones to try to get an Instagram-worthy photograph, but unfortunately getting a great photo of the full moon is really challenging.

Two reasons: it is very far away and unless you have a telephoto lens (which makes the moon appear closer than it is) it will always appear as a very small glowing dot in the frame.

Second, shooting at night is really difficult. Professional cameras allow you to change your ISO or your sensitivity rating which means you can

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Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: Sleepy polar bear image captured by amateur UK photographer wins top wildlife prize | Ents & Arts News

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An amateur photographer from the UK has won a prestigious Wildlife Photographer Of The Year award with this emotive shot of a polar bear sleeping in a makeshift bed carved into a small iceberg.

Nima Sarikhani captured the image off Norway‘s Svalbard archipelago after spending three days “desperately searching” for the animals through thick fog.

After his expedition vessel changed course, he eventually encountered two polar bears – and witnessed the smaller male bear making his bed before falling asleep.

The picture, titled Ice Bed, has been crowned the winner of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer Of The

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The best action camera for 2024: top cameras for adventures

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From surfing to skydiving, shooting adventurous video requires the best action camera. From affordable models to premium options, we’ve extensively tested all of the top action cameras and ranked our recommendations in the expert guide below. Whatever you plan to shoot, we’ve put together this comprehensive list to help you find the right action camera for your needs and budget.

Based on our reviews, we think the best action camera for most people right now is the GoPro Hero 12 Black. It’s the most accomplished GoPro to date, with remarkable image stabilization and an arsenal of shooting features. Bluetooth audio

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