Behind the bustling scenes of the modern city lies a plethora of moments, each radiating its own charm and beauty. From August 26-30, 2023, at 178 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, the “Temporary Urban Landscape” photography exhibition unveiled these transient marvels to the world.
New York, NY, United States – August 31, 2023 —
08/31/2023 – Behind the bustling scenes of the modern city lies a plethora of moments, each radiating its own charm and beauty. In an era where urban landscapes become daily backdrops, extraordinary moments that unfold amidst the mundane are easily overlooked. From August 26-30, 2023, at 178 Bleecker Street, in New York City, the “Temporary Urban Landscape” photography exhibition unveiled these transient marvels to the world.
The exhibition aimed to reignite our intricate interest and appreciation for urban life through unedited, impromptu photographic lenses. It encouraged photographers and artists to capture the raw essence of urban existence, bringing into focus the fleeting moments that are often overlooked amidst our busy schedules. It not only reignited our intricate interest in urban life but also delved deeper into the myriad of possibilities that these landscapes present.
“This exhibition was an homage, encapsulating the ordinary yet astonishing scenes that breathed life into our city’s tales,” articulated Chengmin Gabrielle Dan, a pivotal artist of the showcase.
For this particular exhibition, Dan showcased two remarkable pieces that perfectly encapsulated the essence of urban landscapes. A portrayal of summer’s essence, ‘Glimpse’ depicted the urban spectrum—from the quietude of dusk to the vibrancy of neon lights and bustling inhabitants. Each image held a tale and a scenic marvel.
The actress and model turned photographer and filmmaker added two pivotal pieces to “Temporary Urban Landscape.” Her transition from in front of the lens in 2016-2019, to her Gothic-themed shoot in 2018, showcased her evolution in the arts. With her New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) degree in Film and TV Production, she expanded into creative advertising and photography. Her works often echo her passion for exploring human nature, showcasing the intricate layers of human emotions and relationships. With standout exhibitions like “Before Sunset” and the esteemed Japan Exhibition in her portfolio, Gabby looked forward to her next major event, a solo exhibition in Shanghai last December.
Today, contemporary artists are equipped with tools that can capture the extraordinary from the ordinary, adding vitality to the rich tapestry of urban life. “Temporary Urban Landscape” invites artists to utilize this privilege, using their lenses to freeze moments that are captivating, heart-stirring, and arouse curiosity. This exhibition went beyond mere visual records, delving deep into the myriad possibilities hidden amidst the busy streets of the city.
About Chengmin Gabrielle Dan:
A multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Chengmin Gabrielle Dan hails from New York and is known for her bold exploration of human relationships and individuality. Her powerful narratives challenge viewers, sparking introspection and conversation. With standout exhibitions like “Before Sunset” and the esteemed Japan “Where Aphrodite Bleeds, Red Roses Bloom” Exhibition in her portfolio, Gabby looked forward to her next major event, a solo exhibition in Shanghai last December. Her foray into the art world started with her intriguing series “Anti Male Gaze” in 2021, securing her a place at New York University’s Gallatin School.
Contact Info: Name: Blair Bao Email: Send Email Organization: Bao Communications Address: 132 West 31th St. 9th Floor Phone: 7188830287 Website: https://baocommunications.com
Release ID: 89106337
Should you detect any errors, issues, or discrepancies with the content contained within this press release, or if you need assistance with a press release takedown, we kindly request that you inform us immediately by contacting [email protected]. Our expert team will be available to promptly respond and take necessary steps within the next 8 hours to resolve any identified issues or guide you through the removal process. We value the trust placed in us by our readers and remain dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information.
Type: Mirrorless Sensor: 45.7MP full frame Lens mount: Nikon Z ISO range: 64-25,600 (exp 32-102,400) Viewfinder: Electronic, 3.69m dots Video capability: 8K 60p / 4K 120p Weight: 2lbs 0.1oz Size: 56.7 x 46.5 x 32.7 inches Memory card: 2x CFexpress B
The Nikon Z8 is referred to by Nikon as both “a baby Z9” and “the true successor to the Nikon D850”. That’s high praise indeed, with the Z9 being the company’s cutting-edge, flagship mirrorless camera, and the D850 being widely regarded as the finest DSLR ever made.
Both labels are wholly accurate, though, as the Nikon Z8 lives up to every inch of the hype. With 45.7MP resolution, 8K 60p video and up to 120fps burst shooting, this can handle almost anything you throw at it; its continuous shooting speed and ferocious autofocus obviously make it one of the best wildlife cameras on the market, but it’s also an absolute powerhouse for anything from astrophotography to portraiture.
In fact, the Z8 is so good that it threatens to make the pricier, bulkier Z9 redundant. Unless you really need the vertical grip and beefier battery power (both of which are actually available to the Z8, if you buy an additional grip), there really isn’t much to justify the extra grand or so that the flagship will cost you.
There are asterisks next to a couple of features, such as the fact that the 120fps bursts are limited to 11MP JPEGs, but all in all the Z8 can tackle any task – and it’s probably the best all-purpose camera that Nikon has ever made.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
Nikon Z8: Design
When Nikon calls this a “baby Z9”, it isn’t kidding: while it packs the exact same technology as its big brother, the Z8 eschews the integrated vertical grip to deliver a camera body that’s a similar size to the Nikon Z6 and Z7.
Taking a cue from Sony, this is the first flagship from Nikon (or Canon, for that matter) to offer a pro body without the vertical grip – in turn, making it appealing to a much broader market. Sure, if you’re going to be using it with big bulky primes or long telephoto lenses, the Z9 balances better. But for everyday and all-purpose shooting, I’m a much bigger fan of this smaller footprint. Mirrorless is supposed to be smaller and lighter than DSLRs, after all!
As you’d expect from a Nikon, the ergonomics are sublime; the Big N really knows how to make a camera that fits your hand like a glove. The controls feel premium and are positioned just where your fingers and thumbs expect them, and shooting with the Z8 is a dream. It also features a great in-body image stabilization system that delivers up to 5.5 stops of compensation (6 stops with specific lenses).
My only complaint here is that the camera doesn’t feature a fully articulating touchscreen, instead opting for a curious four-way tilting option. This certainly gives more flexibility than a standard tilt-only screen, but not being able to flip the screen all the way round is a sore point when shooting video – and extra baffling, given what a video powerhouse the Z8 is.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
The tilting screen is fantastically bright and detailed with good color reproduction even when comparing it to our 99% Adobe RGB color monitor in the studio but it’s the restrictions of its tilting function which frustrate us a little.
Tilting the screen to the right and upwards from a normal shooting position we get around 180 degrees and about 200 degrees of movement respectively which is great for composing scenes with awkward shooting angles (such as framing foreground elements when capturing astrophotographs). However, the left and down tilt give little more than 30 or 45 degrees respectively.
We’re presuming that Nikon’s thinking here is that it’s more awkward to hold a camera in those latter positions and trigger the shutter release button, but it’s a little confusing as to why they didn’t opt for a fully rotating vari-angle style screen that competitor models like the Canon EOS R5 have as default.
Image 1 of 2
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)
Nikon Z8: Functionality
Additional kit
Kit lens: Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S Best wide lens: Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Best zoom lens: Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Spare battery type: NikonEN-EL15a, b or c
In short, there is nothing the Z8 can’t do – it has been designed to conquer any and every shooting situation. The 45.7MP image sensor offers an incredible amount of resolution, and it’s back-side illuminated to offer greater light-gathering capability and cleaner performance.
However, this is also a stacked sensor – meaning that it boasts lightning-fast readout speeds, delivering incredible results for stills and video. For the former, it gives you the ability to shoot at previously impossible continuous burst speeds of up to 120fps – though this comes with a few caveats.
When shooting at 120fps, the Z8 can only capture 11MP JPEGs. However, it can still shoot full-fat 45.7MP JPEGs at 30fps, or RAW files at 20fps – all with autofocus and autoexposure. Thanks to its cutting-edge image processor, the camera can record more than 1,000 RAW images at 20fps before any buffering kicks in – which is frankly astonishing!
The quick-as-a-hiccup readout speed of the stacked sensor also means that the rolling shutter phenomenon is virtually eliminated when shooting stills and video. Indeed, it’s such a non-issue that Nikon hasn’t even bothered to include a mechanical shutter in the Z8. It’s electronic-only, boasts a blistering 1/32000 sec maximum shutter speed (which is 4 times faster than most high-end cameras!).
The camera also boasts the same flagship autofocus system found in the Z9, with subject detection algorithms for everything from humans and animals to all manner of vehicles (in fact, it even beats its big brother by incorporating a new “aircraft” mode on top of the standard “airplane” tracking).
And last but not least, the Nikon Z8 is one of the most capable cameras on the market when it comes to video, able to produce crystal clear 8K 60p as well as 4K 120p footage – all without the overheating issues and recording limits found in its rival, the Canon EOS R5.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
One exciting feature for astrophotographers is the night vision mode. Gone are the days of using a red flashlights and shutting our eyes every time a car goes past just to have the camera menu or image preview blast hot-white light into our eyes and ruining our night vision. Head into the custom shooting menu and navigate to d10 and we’re met with Warm display color. Within it are two programmable modes to keep specific color balance settings on the rear screen and electronic viewfinder which are, by default, both set to red and to keep the screen dim.
“But now we can’t see whether the color balance is true while shooting, everything is red!” we hear you say. Yes, but there are two caveats to this: one is that we should be shooting in RAW format anyway, so we can adjust this when image editing, and two, generally you’ll only be checking the rear screen when setting up a composition. This would involve checking things like aperture, shutter speed and ISO, as well as monitoring the histogram to avoid dark clipping on the graph. Plus, you can just turn it off again if you truly want to check the color or brightness of the image.
Nikon Z8: Performance
The Z8 is an absolute home run for Nikon in just about every department. The 45.7MP files it produces are stunning, dripping with detail to use straight out of camera and packed with plenty of data if you prefer doing post-production. The RAW files in particular reveal just how clean the images are, coming off the new sensor; even when you abuse the ISO, you’re still getting beautiful images.
The 120fps continuous shooting is hilarious to the point of Schwarzenegger-like overkill. I can’t fault it, but there’s no reality in which I’m ever going to use it; the 11MP JPEGs are absolutely fine, but I’m not using a 45.7MP camera to take low-res photos! I’m also not going to sit flicking through thousands more images looking for another 100 versions of the decisive moment – the 20fps RAW shooting is more than enough.
However, the slightly lower resolution, super-fast burst speeds are honed for specific photographic disciplines. This includes action photojournalism and sports journalism where the camera would be rigged up to the internet to download a constant stream of images to a team of editors. These editors are then ready to make the perfect selection to publish online or in print, where every second counts when it comes to reader traffic and print deadlines.
Where things get a little bit tricky is with the autofocus. Now, compared to just about any other camera, the Z8’s AF is phenomenal. It finds, follows and focuses on subjects with spooky degrees of accuracy… 98% of the time. When I took this out to shoot wildlife, there were occasions where it faltered – and any other camera would have faltered on those same occasions. Except for the Canon EOS R5.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
I have yet to point the R5 at a single animal, whether the AF has an algorithm for it or not, that it hasn’t been able to focus on. That was not the case with the Z8, which struggled to find focus on some wild animals – and also completely failed to find a couple who were slightly obscured by foliage (in a way that the Canon doesn’t struggle).
It was also less than true for me when photographing sports, as the AF is slightly twitchy and apt to jump from player to player rather than sticking on the subject you want it to. Still, we really are comparing Lebron James to Michael Jordan here – coming second is more a reflection of how good the GOAT is, rather than a failing on the part of the Z8.
The tables are turned when it comes to video, an area where the R5 has a few caveats. That’s not the case with the Nikon Z8; capable of 8- or 10-bit H.265, 10-bit Apple ProRes 4:2:2 HQ and 12-bit in-camera ProRes RAW HQ, video here is of the finest quality at all resolutions (unlike the uninspiring standard 4K of the Canon). You can also capture 120 minutes of 4K 60p footage, or 90 minutes of 8K 30p – again, a far cry from the limitations of the R5.
The same AF limitations apply to video shooting, and again the lack of an articulating screen is a big misfire, but otherwise this is as much a monster when it comes to videography as it is to stills.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
In low light photography we are all aware of just how much camera autofocusing systems struggle. As soon as twilight comes around, or when shooting in a dimly lit church or other low light venue, we boost up the ISO, slow the shutter speed and whack open the aperture just to have the autofocus hunt, whirring back and forth before giving up.
While mirrorless cameras on the whole are improving their low light AF, with some cameras dropping down to -6.5EV, the Z8 walks away with the prize offering a -9EV autofocus detection lower limit. To utilize this though, we have to turn on Starlight view (photo Lv) in d9 of the custom shooting menu. Once engaged it works both on the rear LCD screen and in the electronic viewfinder and it appears to ramp up the brightness of the screen to aid with composition in dark scenes as well.
Image 1 of 3
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)
(Image credit: Jase Parnell-Brookes)
Should you buy the Nikon Z8?
Do you want flagship level performance without flagship price or bulk? Do you want Nikon’s finest ever camera technology? Do you need high-res 45MP stills or 8K video? Then the Nikon Z8 is an absolutely fantastic option.
Is it the best option, though? For my money, I would actually recommend the Canon EOS R5 unless you genuinely need 120fps stills, 8K 60p video or the ability to shoot more than 20 minutes of 8K in one go.
The Z8 is a technological marvel and an unprecedented powerhouse. Were it not for a couple of gripes – namely the twitchy autofocus and the non-articulating screen – it might be the best camera I’ve ever used. It’s cheaper than rival flagships and outpunches them in almost every category; you won’t find this much power at this price anywhere else.
However, beginners and even most intermediates probably won’t be able to take full advantage of this camera. Sure, if they have deep pockets this camera will last them for years to come and is a worthy purchase. But there will be so many features and settings paid for and not used by beginners or intermediate photographers that a cheaper alternative will yield results that are just as good.
(Image credit: James Artaius)
If this isn’t for you
The direct rival to the Z8 is the Canon EOS R5, which offers very similar specs – 45MP resolution, 20fps RAW + JPEG burst shooting, 8K 30p video – and combines them with the best autofocus system in the business.
While the Z8 is its successor, there’s still plenty to love about the Nikon D850. It’s a DSLR rather than mirrorless, but boasts the same full-frame 45.7MP resolution along with fantastic ISO performance at a lower price.
If you’re interested in the affordability and advantages of APS-C, the Canon EOS 90D is a great option. Its 32.5MP sensor is still packed with pixels, it’s pretty speedy at 10fps, and its 1.6x crop factor increases the effective focal length of your lenses – perfect for gaining extra reach when shooting things like wildlife!
GoPro is the market-leading manufacturer of action cameras. Action cameras are essentially small go-anywhere cameras that are tough, robust, waterproof and small, about the size of a matchbox.
For these reasons, action cameras, especially GoPro, became popular with extreme sports enthusiasts. In the early years, several top brands were vying for attention. However, GoPro was clever and hit the marketing goldmine by sponsoring extreme sports events and stars and, for many years, were seen hand in hand with energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull.
From the early years to the present day, the company has had a rocky history with its competition and a product or two that didn’t quite make the mark. However, each time GoPro has come back fighting, with the 12th generation camera on the way, and after a hiatus of competition, GoPro now faces the Insta360 ONE RS, DJI OSMO Action 4 and Drift XL Pro, so the latest release will need to pack in something special to stay ahead.
Action cameras may have found initial appeal with extreme sports enthusiasts. But, these days, the compact convenience has meant that these small cameras have wide appeal for almost anyone wanting to capture video or stills.
Several features separate action cameras, such as the GoPro, from other imaging devices.
Action cameras are small, tough, waterproof, easy to use, smartphone controllable, feature incredible resolutions and framerates, market-leading image stabilisation, voice controllable, web streaming, and so much more.
GoPro is a brand, not a type of camera.
GoPro is an action camera brand, but like Hoover, Jet Ski and Photoshop, the brand has become the verb. GoPro, as with all action cameras, enables you to capture the action wherever you are; in the sea, air or on land; GoPro will help you capture the footage.
Unlike other cameras, GoPro is designed to be attached rather than handheld and uses a wide range of mounts that enable you to attach the cameras to pretty much anything, from yourself to cars and even animals.
Another great feature is that they’re designed to be ultratough, which means that they can be dropped, submerged in water and subjected to conditions that normally render most cameras defunct.
While there are many action cameras on the market, there is only one GoPro and a few challenges. Currently, there’s only the DJI Action 4, Insta360 One RS and DRIFT XL Pro, while GoPro has until recently had the edge, the DJI Action 4 has changed the game with a larger sensor and one of the most solid performances that we have so far seen from an action camera.
GoPro’s visual style and options.
The professional video world didn’t take long to notice GoPro for their unique ultra-wide fish-eye style footage. This footage was clear, crisp and well-saturated, matching the brand’s intended audience of extreme sports, sun and excitement.
Over the years, GoPro has adapted to meet the demands of the buying public and professional entities with a swath of filming options that have appealed to all user levels.
GoPro for families
GoPro lets anyone pick up the camera and film at the base level. The basic settings see a simple interface with a screen that shows what you’re recording and press the large shutter button on top to start and stop – it’s that easy, no settings, rules or NDs to worry about, get out and film.
When it comes to family use, the tough characteristics are invaluable, so you can let the kids throw it around, drop it into your beer, pool or river, and the small camera will be fine.
Want to capture a selfie with your friends? That’s no problem with the accompanying app with a live view stream from the camera to your mobile device. It even lets you review, upload or stream your footage live,
GoPro is the complete imaging solution for the family, easy to use and easy to edit and share.
GoPro for vloggers
Since the Hero7, GoPro has worked hard to expand on the features to appeal to vloggers / YouTubers.
The image stabilisation is mindblowing, so much so that GoPro ended the development of their mechanical image stabiliser, the Karma Grip, favouring HyperSmooth.
GoPro also launched the Mod system with the next generation addition of a high-quality Mic and mounts that could easily be attached to the camera. In the 9th gen, an additional lens and an improved optional 3-way handle were launched to enhance self-shot footage further, and these developments have continued through the 10 and, predictably, GoPro Hero11 Black.
GoPro for extreme sports starts
Looking back to GoPro’s orgins, and it was all about extreme sports; close marketing ties with RedBull and the sponsoring of many extreme sports starts and events helped reinforce the brands position.
These days GoPro is still the choice for most people wanting to record their exploits. The small camera is easy to attach, but GoPro has learned exactly what people are after when capturing their chosen spots over the years.
GoPro mounts are the key, and the small camera has a mount for almost every task, and few sports haven’t engineered amount to suit. From Sky diving to F1, a built-in or attachable mount exists to fit.
But there’s so much more; as the extreme sports enthusiasts have learnt more about the hardware, they’re helped to influence the features, slow motion, higher resolutions and framerates.
These video features help to push what’s possible with the small camera.
GoPro for professional broadcast
Unsurprisingly GoPro’s ability to adapt and be rigged has appealed to many broadcast houses, and it’s surprising just how often footage from these small cameras appears on TV.
GoPro cameras might be small, but the company has worked extremely hard to ensure the video quality is as good.
Features such as ProTune enable colour settings that enable grading to match other camera systems. With shutter control, there’s plenty of scope for this small camera to be used alongside a professional broadcast kit.
GoPro for everyone
GoPro is the market leader, and for a good reason; while the other manufacturers all produce good action cameras, they’re no GoPro in design or quality.
This action camera is designed for everyone, from vloggers, families, extreme sports enthusiasts, professionals and everyone in between.
You can’t fault GoPro or its features if you need a small, lightweight, go-anywhere camera.
There’s a lot more to GoPro than you would think, and in the following articles, we’ll take an in-depth look at everything GoPro and beyond.
Villarrica Volcano, Chile – credit Francisco Negroni via SWNS
From lava illuminating clouds above a volcano to an icy wonderland, these are just some of the over 3,000 photographs submitted to the 2023 Royal Meteorological Society’s weather photo competition.
Just in time for World Photography Day, the competition is now in its eighth year, and acts as an observation deck to the vastly different climates experienced across the world.
Both amateur and professional photographers from 94 countries have shared their pictures and stories for the competition.
The photograph above was captured by Chilean photographer Francisco Negroni, who imaged the clouds above this volcano with a three-minute exposure time to capture the faint light coming from the lava inside. During that period, the turning of the Earth shifted the stars’ positions to make them appear as blurry streaks.
The clouds are what are known as “lenticular clouds” which form when air flowing over the ground encounters an obstacle like a volcano. This causes the air to rise and cool, which can allow moisture to condense and form clouds.
credit – Cristiano Xavier, via SWNS
Cristiano Xavier from Brazil followed a large storm hoping it might give him a chance to get a shot of a tornado. Tornadoes are typically created by large storms known as supercells. Variations in wind speeds can cause a rotation in the air, which the storm can pull into a vertical vortex.
OTHER STUNNING WEATHER EVENTS: Hiker Captures Video of Rare Ice Disk Vortex Spinning in Scottish Winter Weather Phenomenon–WATCH
If this vortex or funnel cloud reaches the ground, then that’s a tornado, and the intense winds can suck up debris and cause serious damage.
“Luckily this tornado stayed over the crops and didn’t destroy any buildings,” Xavier noted.
Fichtelberg Mountain by Christoph Schaarschmidt via SWNS
“It was not easy to photograph this landscape because it was about -14 degrees that evening, with strong winds,” said German photographer Christoph Schaarschmidt, who took this photograph of a mountain landscape turned into ice sculptures on Fichtelberg Mountain in Saxony, Germany.
credit – Matthew Price via SWNS
Brocken specters are caused by the shadow of the observer projected onto the mist, often creating the illusion of huge, distant, ghostly figures.
In this photo taken on Hanter Hill in Wales, Matthew Price and his wife spotted the brocken specter that their shadows were creating in the fog.
MORE WEATHER STORIES: Watch An Astrophotographer Capture ‘Giant Red Jellyfish Sprites’ on Colorado Mountain
Using a drone to take a selfie, the specter is surrounded by twinkling rainbow colors as different frequencies of light are reflected back to the camera at different angles by the water droplets in the mist.
Open voting runs until September 24th, and the winner will be selected on October 4th. You can vote for these or any of the other stunning images, like a 6-sided snowflake hanging on the edge of a pine tree branch, or mystical red sprites above a Chinese mountain, here on the contest website.
Something that haunts film photographers is the prospect of a film shortage. This won’t replace film in that event, but [Applied Science] demonstrates photography using leaves. That’s right, a plant can record an image on its leaves.
Anyone with a high-school level of education can tell you that the leaf is a solar energy harvester, with the green chlorophyll using CO2 scavenged from the air to make sugars in the presence of light. It stands to reason that this light sensitivity could be used to capture images, and indeed if you place a leaf in the dark for an extended period of time its chlorophyll fades away where there is no light. The technique described in the video below the break is different though, and much more sensitive than the days-long exposures required to strip chlorophyll. It relies on starch, which the leaf uses to store energy locally when it has an excess of light.
First the starch is depleted by keeping the leaf in the dark, but not long enough to strip the chlorophyll. An image is then exposed on the leaf, and developed by removing the chlorophyll with alcohol and staining the starch with iodine. Merely saying that an image is exposed doesn’t convey that this is hardly a sensitive process though. Exposures take hours in sunlight, with simple masks, with 35 mm negatives, and then with a huge home made lens, a shadowy picture of a pickup truck. We are guessing that if geranium leaves had an ISO number, it would be a tiny fraction of a point.
On one hand this is barely a functional photography medium, while on the other we’re sure that it will be of great interest to artists and other creative people. Where we’re fascinated though is in the choice of leaf. There must be species with more chlorophyll than a geranium, and we wonder how much help some selective plant breeding for starch production could be.
Meanwhile if your taste in photographic chemistry stays with silver halides, we’ve taken you to a film factory before.
OCEANSIDE, CA — Patch reader and local photographer Justin Perry captured this photo of beachgoers sitting on the beach in Oceanside. The picture was taken near the Oceanside Pier. He calls the photo, “No Bad Days.”
Thanks for sharing!
If you have an awesome picture of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we’d love to feature it on Patch.
We’re looking for high-resolution, horizontal images that reflect the beauty that is San Diego County, and that show off your unique talents.
Send your photos to [email protected]. Be sure to include photo credit information, when and where the shot was taken, and any other details about what was going on.
People would agree that cameras are what separates the good phones from the best phones. That’s what makes an iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra camera face-off intriguing on so many levels, thanks in part to how they could be in line for the best camera phones around when they’re officially released.
Apple’s Wonderlust event is full steam ahead now that the September 12 date is official, and it’s where we’ll most likely be introduced to its iPhone 15 lineup — including the highest-end model of the bunch in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Whether Apple decides to call it that, or perhaps switch the name to the iPhone 15 Ultra moniker, there’s no denying that this high-end phone is going to be accompanied by new cameras that could help it dethrone the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the current camera phone king.
We know that we’re still a good while away from the launch of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is typically held in February each year. Nevertheless, Samsung doesn’t intend on letting the competition come anywhere close to what its flagship phones have to offer with their cameras. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is no exception, and with plenty of leaks ahead of next year’s launch, there’s enough detail for a proper comparison.
In this iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra camera face-off, we’ll dial into more of those details to give you a better idea of how their cameras stack up.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Rumored camera specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Main camera
48-megapixel main
200-megapixel main
Ultrawide camera
12-megapixel ultrawide
12-megapixel ultrawide
Telephoto camera
12-megapixel telephoto
50-megapixel telephoto
Selfie camera
12-megapixel
12-megapixel
Chipset
A17 Bionic
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Without diving into all of the nitty gritty details, it’s worth pointing out that the Galaxy S24 Ultra could change up its arrangement so that it’s a triple camera system versus the quadruple setup in the current S23 Ultra. That’s because the new tipped to feature a totally new variable telephoto lens, which would do away with separate telephoto cameras.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Main camera
(Image credit: Tom’s Guide)
The most widely used camera in a smartphone is its main camera, due how it typically delivers the sharpest results and can make even the darkest setting turn out bright and full of detail. Even though the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to keep its main camera at 48MP, the more intriguing rumor centers around an upgraded sensor in Apple’s phone.
Most notably, the iPhone 15 Pro Max could be packing a new “state-of-the-art” camera sensor that’s nearly an inch across — a Sony IMX903. The sensor is believed to measure in at 1/1.4-inch (about 0.87-inches), which is roughly 11% larger than the current iPhone 14 Pro Max’s 1/1.28-inch (0.78 inches) IMX803 sensor.
So what does this mean? Well, the new “three-stacked” sensor would result in sharper images, brighter colors, and inherently improved low-light performance. We’ve seen how the iPhone 14 Pro Max trailed the other cameras we tested in our astrophotography comparison, so having a larger sensor with increased light sensitivity could help boost the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s performance in a bigger way.
Conversely, there are fewer details around what Samsung could have in store for the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s main camera. The current Galaxy S23 Ultra is already packing an astounding 200MP camera, which we should expect at the very least with the S24 Ultra.
However, one rumor suggests that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will be accompanied by an actual 1-inch sensor. We’re not talking about nearly an inch, but an actual 1-inch sensor much like the one found in the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. This would undoubtedly be a substantial upgrade to boost the Samsung phone’s low-light sensitivity, seeing that larger sensors draw in more light — and subsequently produce sharper details without being softened by noise.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Wide angle camera
(Image credit: Future)
A lot of the attention paid to camera phones usually focuses on the main cameras, but we suspect that the secondary wide angle cameras should benefit from the new camera sensors. Beyond how they would inherently gain the same improvements as their respective main cameras, such as increased clarity and higher dynamic range, the only unknown is if Apple or Samsung will change up their field of views.
Both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra offer 12MPl ultrawide cameras with 120-degree field of views. There hasn’t been any sort of indication whether Samsung and Apple will be changing them up on future phones, but it would only benefit them to at least increase their field of view for wider coverage.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Telephoto camera
(Image credit: Future)
Flagship phones are defined by their telephoto lenses, and it’s the area we’re certain to find the toughest fight. Apple has long trailed its rivals in this area, but a new 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera is reportedly in store for the iPhone 15 Pro Max / iPhone 15 Ultra, and that improvement could really change things.
That’s because the zoom capabilities are rumored to jump to a 6x optical zoom, which is double the current iPhone 14 Pro Max’s 3x telephoto range. Even though there are smartphones with better telephoto cameras, another rumor paints that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could offer as much as a 10x zoom.
Then again, this is an area that Samsung has specialized in for a long time — but the phone maker actually might lean on a different implementation for the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s telephoto camera. Specifically, the Galaxy S24 Ultra could lean on a variable folded telephoto lens that would effectively combine the 3x and 10x zoom lenses on the S23 Ultra. This would eliminate the separation and could give users even more fluidity while zooming.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Video capture
(Image credit: Future)
While both phones are expected to capture outstanding photos, we anticipate that they won’t disappoint with video either — more so when you think about the utility of how they cover all the range.
Video enthusiasts would probably gravitate toward the Galaxy S24 Ultra for a number of reasons. First and foremost, we suspect that video recording resolution will top out at 8K resolution at 30fps. Whether or not the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon or not, it could increase the phone’s slow motion speed at the very least.
Unfortunately, Apple has never been about having the highest video capture resolution or fastest frame rates in its iPhones. The iPhone 14 Pro Max tops out at 4K 60fps, which is the standard among flagships — but still a far cry from the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 8K resolution. The Bionic A17 chip could potentially achieve 8K capture with Apple ProRes, seeing how leaked benchmark tests allege it’s a processing powerhouse.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Camera software
(Image credit: Future)
Apple has slowly made the iPhone appealing for enthusiasts that want greater control for their compositions. We’ve seen that within how Apple added a few parameters that could be adjusted in the iPhone’s camera app, like exposure compensation, RAW files, and aperture adjustment in portrait mode.
Despite these small rollouts, the iPhone is still missing proper manual controls — something we can only hope to change with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Considering how it’s tapped to feature some of the biggest camera upgrades in years, it would be great if the iPhone 15 Pro Max could be accompanied by a revamped camera interface complete with manual controls for photos and video.
This is exactly why the Galaxy S23 Ultra is so popular among videographers and enthusiasts. We anticipate the Galaxy S24 Ultra to follow suit with its robust set of shooting modes and controls, so the company doesn’t need to do a whole lot new because it’s already established itself for having one of the best camera software around.
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra cameras: Outlook
(Image credit: Future)
There’s already a lot of interest in an iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra camera face-off. It would appear as though Apple’s trying to bridge the gap in the telephoto range to match its rivals, but it’ll be interesting to see if the new camera hardware accompanying the iPhone 15 Pro Max / iPhone 15 Ultra are enough to overthrow Samsung off the top spot in our best camera phones list.
Even if it turns out that Apple succeeds in achieving this, its reign would probably be short because the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to be announced near the start of 2024. As we near that time frame, you can almost guarantee we’ll have a more concrete idea about its new cameras.
The theme for the July 2023 round of the Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year (CJPOTY) competition was ‘Summer’. As usual, selecting the top ten images, and deciding the overall winner for the month was tough. After much debate, we are very happy to announce that the following images will be added to our shortlist to be judged by our illustrious panel of judges at the end of the year.
One of these ten shortlisted images has also been selected as the round winner, with the photographer being awarded a voucher from MPB worth £500 – scroll down to find out who.
CJPOTY July 2023 ‘Summer’ shortlisted images
Sara Jazbar
Sunflowers are Sara’s favourite summer flower, and this image is from the first time she was been able to shoot a field full of them. She got lucky as a storm was approaching, making the dramatic sky seen here, but she also managed to get undercover before the rain started pouring down. This shot was captured using a Nikon D500 and a Tokina 11-20mm lens.
Samantha Deakin
Samantha has two images shortlisted this month. She tells us, ‘Every season, we use this area with beautiful light to display our nature finds and learn about the changes in our amazing world. We then document this series using photos. It creates a fab talking point.’ Sarah captured the image using a Nikon D750 with a 28mm f/18 lens while standing on a stool to get the overhead view.
Samantha’s second shortlisted image was captured in a rustic location behind where she works. She tells us that she’d had her eye on it for months before she thought of a concept. She says, ‘To us, oranges are the ultimate summer fruit. The kids love them freshly squeezed, picked from the trees on our holidays, but particularly when they are allowed to eat them cut in half with the juice dripping down their chin – because it doesn’t matter since they are in their swimsuits!’ The location works brilliantly for a fun portrait shoot, and we love the vibrant oranges (and wellies) that contrast with the doors but tie in well with the walls.
Peter Murrell
While out with his Nikon D700 and 50mm f/1.8G lens, Peter spotted that a young woman had moved her desk towards the front room window so she could sit on it and give her feet some sun while she worked on her laptop. It’s a great example of our opportunistic attitude to sunbathing in the UK.
Linda Wride
We were drawn to this image by Linda’s striking angle of view, the bold stripes and the glow of the sunset beyond Hastings Pier. Linda captured this superb image using her Nikon D750 and Nikon 24-120mm f4 lens.
Helen Cherry
Helens tells us that this image always makes her want to sing ‘Summer Breeze’ by the Isley Brothers. She says, ‘It was taken on a balmy summer’s evening and I can smell the sea and hear the gentle movement of the water’, so can we, Helen. It looks like an idyllic spot.
Fo Bugler
Fo has two images shortlisted in this round. This first is a charming photograph of children playing with bubbles at sunset. Fo has selected the perfect angle so the children are close to being silhouettes against the warm sky while the setting sun and sky illuminate the bubbles.
We love this composite of two images of buttercups. It captures the essence of lying in a summer meadow. It makes you want to relax and catch a few rays.
Angi Wallace
Angi is the current holder of the Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year title, and she’s served up another delightful image. She focus-stacked these two Hellenium flowers to get the perfect depth of field from her Sony A7 III and Sigma 180mm macro lens. Those sunny colours scream summer.
Angela Harrod
Angela says ‘Every day, a couple sets up these chairs and a parasol on the beach. I waited for them to go for a swim and took the shot – it’s much better without people, I think!’ The colour of the sky, the calmness of the water and the bold red of the parasol attracted us to the image.
CJPOTY July 2023 winner: Fo Bugler
Congratulations, Fo, a voucher worth £500 from MPB is heading your way!
Fo’s image joins the other 9 images selected this month and goes onto our shortlist for our panel of VIP judges at the end of the year for the overall prize.
CJPOTY August: Light
Today is the last day to submit images to the August round of CJPOTY. The theme ‘for the seventh round of the 2023/24 Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year (CJPOTY) competition is ‘Light’.
Light is an essential part of photography, but the light’s direction, quality or colour is sometimes what makes a photograph. We want to see your images that the light makes a bit more special. The light can be natural or artificial, and the photographs can be taken anywhere at any time.
This round of our monthly competition is open for submissions until 23:59 BST (00:59 CET and 15:59 PST) on 31st August 2023.
To submit your entry, follow the link to cjpoty or click on the CJPOTY button at the top of any of our website pages. You can submit up to three entries for £2.00 plus payment processing costs (£0.26). Images should be Jpegs at least 1920 pixels along their longest side but no larger than 2MB.
Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year prizes
At the end of the month, the Camera Jabber team will pick one winning image and nine runners-up from the July entries. The photographer of the winning image will receive a voucher from MPB.com to the value of £500 which can be spent on anything from a huge range of kit from the World’s biggest platform for used photographic gear.
All 10 of the selected images will go into our shortlist for the year.
We’ll do this each month in 2023 so that by the end of the year, there will be 120 shortlisted images. These will then go before our fantastic panel of judges who will decide the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-placed images.
The photographer of the first-placed image overall, as decided by the panel of judges , will receive a voucher to the value of £1000 from MPB.com as well as a trophy and the title ‘Camera Jabber Photographer of the Year 2023‘. The photographers who come second and third will receive vouchers worth £500 and £250, respectively.
About MPB
Founded by Matt Barker in 2011, MPB is the world’s largest platform for used photography and videography kit. MPB has transformed the way people buy, sell and trade equipment, making photography more accessible, affordable and sustainable.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.
In a world running over with digital images and fleeting moments, Lim Kim Boon’s passion has ignited a small movement that celebrates the beauty of Malaysia’s diverse landscapes, cultures and people.
Through his “Photo Walk with Kim Boon and Friends,” Lim has, over the last four months, been uniting like-minded individuals, sharing stories, making friends and documenting the essence of Malaysia, one frame at a time.
The Johor-born photographer, who makes a living by telling stories through photos, has been organising photo walks all over Malaysia, thanks to a suggestion by his photojournalist friend, Jahabar Sadiq.
‘The Kids (Behind The Fences)’. It was during the George Town’s Heritage Celebration in Penang when we were walking the streets which were full of celebrations, performances and stalls selling foods and souvenirs. Then I saw this group of children playing in a compound nearby that was separated by a fence but they too were enjoying the celebration in their own way, recalls Lim. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
“Jahabar knows that I often visit places to take photos and hold workshops because of my job as a Fujifilm brand influencer, so he suggested that I start documenting these stories and photos in conjunction with the 60th Malaysia Day,” says Lim, 53.
“The idea really resonated with me and I decided to challenge myself to cover all 13 states and see as many places as I could this year; then I thought instead of just going on my own, why not invite others to join me on this venture.”
And that’s how the photo walks began.
Lim’s adventure kicked off in the historical city of Melaka at the end of April and from there, he ventured to his hometown of Batu Pahat, then on to the charming streets of Kuching in Sarawak and the royal city of Klang, Selangor.
The Batik Maker: Fuad has been making batik for the last five years in Kuala Terengganu. While there are numerous methods of making batik, he specialises in block printing. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
What began as a personal journey of exploration soon transformed into a shared voyage of discovery, as enthusiasts from all ages (15-75) and walks of life began to join Lim’s photographic trek to over 20 locations across the nation.
Lim and others started posting their photos on Instagram, using the hashtag #MalaysiaAt60.
“But it wasn’t simply about taking photographs,” Lim reflects.
“I wanted to create a pictorial celebration of our country’s diversity and inclusion. I wanted to get to know my fellow Malaysians on a deeper level.”
Rewind 35 years and you’d find Lim, the Batu Pahat High School fourth former, doing pretty much the same thing: organising photography talks and competitions for schoolmates, connecting people through his love for photography.
Festival Dato Chachar: Many may think this was taken during Thaipusam but it is not … it is known as the Datuk Chachar Festival, a major celebration among the Chitty diaspora in Melaka, and in this instance it was widely celebrated by the Chinese too. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
“My father had a Mamiya camera back then and I was fascinated by it. He later bought me my first camera – an Olympus OM10 – and introduced me to his photographer friends, one who used to run a photo studio. So very early on, I got the chance to learn the ropes here, sitting and chatting with my dad’s friend in his dark room, learning whatever I could about the trade. And that served me well.
“Even though I didn’t get a chance to embrace my photography skills until later on in life, that initial foundation was instrumental.”
Small-town boy
As Lim planned photo walks in smaller towns and places of interest, he was delighted that his mission was evolving beyond his initial intentions. With each new trip, he began to unearth inspiring stories from both the places he visited as well as the individuals who walked alongside him.
The photo walks were now turning into a canvas upon which narratives of strength, resilience, and unity were being etched.
“My wife and I met a Singaporean lady who chose love and marriage, embracing a life without electricity or water supply in Padang Tengku, Pahang, 60 years ago; we really fell in love with Kuala Lipis, where we were welcomed with open arms …” he says, adding that his wife, Khim, has been a steadfast companion, accompanying him on 80% of his trips.
“It was a chance for us to also travel and visit some of the towns we had not been to,” says Lim.
The Iban Girl: Seen here is beautiful model Felicia whom we met in Kuching, Sarawak. She is wearing the ‘Ngepan Iban’ traditional Iban attire usually worn during Hari Gawai or during public events such as the Pekit Kumang celebration. This traditional dress is also worn during weddings. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
“We had an amazing time in Kuching drinking ’opium coffee’ (that’s black coffee with butter on top) for the first time; we made friends with a lady, and later found out she was neighbours with one of my tuition teachers, and we ended up video calling my teacher! What a small world!
“In Melaka we were very fortunate to chance upon a rather unusual event called ‘Festival Datuk Charchar (charchar means smallpox in Malay)’ during which the Chitty community performed prayers to the Goddess Mariamman, who is believed to cure ailments. It was surprising for us to see so many Chinese speaking groups participating in this procession, prayers and devotional activities,” Lim recounts some of the interesting tales he encountered along the way.
“In Pendas, Johor, we met a young NUS lecturer who is married to a local man from a fishing family and this couple has started up a nature and heritage association called Kelab Alami to help local villagers prosper.
“And again we realised it was not just about taking photos,” says Lim.
“It was about making connections and becoming part of a larger narrative.”
Lim’s (front row, left) personal journey of exploration transformed into a shared voyage of discovery, as enthusiasts from all ages (15-75) and walks of life joined his photographic trek to over 20 locations across the nation. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
Indeed camaraderie and a sense of togetherness was a highlight as strangers became friends and stories intertwined, resulting in a rich tapestry of shared experiences. The impact of these photo walks has also extended beyond geographical boundaries uniting individuals who share a common love for photography and a desire to celebrate Malaysia’s unique identity.
Lim’s lens offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of Malaysia’s towns and cities: from the towering skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur to wooden houses on stilts in Pendas, the photos offer a contrast that mirrors the duality of Malaysia’s modernity and tradition.
Small towns are a bit of a fascination for Lim.
“Believe it or not, despite having to work in the city, I still stay in Batu Pahat, because I love the pace and stress-free life there. I would much rather travel for work to KL because I enjoy the drives, and the drive time gives me an opportunity to reflect on life.”
Lim says it was delightful to discover others like him.
Indian Dancers: ‘Taken during the Heritage City Celebration in Penang, in conjunction with the 14th George Town Festival. The first thing that attracted me was the colours of their costumes. They were so strikingly beautiful and the dancers were also very good with all their facial expressions. I just thought they would make a great group portrait together,’ says Lim. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
“We met a group of young people who had given up their careers in the city to resettle in Kuala Lipis. One young man opened up a quaint little restaurant. You must go and visit if you ever get the chance!”
As he approaches the completion of his four-month-long journey, Lim reflects on the stories that have unfolded before his lens.
From the Orang Asli communities near Pendas to the warm hospitality of Kuala Lipis residents, each chapter of this visual narrative paints a vivid picture of Malaysia’s diversity.
“I became a bit overwhelmed at one stage because there was just so much to see and shoot. I have a few hundred gigabytes worth of pictures which I hope to sieve through and perhaps exhibit or publish in a book someday!” says Lim.
The Spice Man: ‘This was captured in Kuching’s India Street. The little shop is located between the old and new Indian Muslim mosques. I was intrigued by both the rich smells and colours of the ‘rempah’ and also how they were presented,’ says Lim. Photo: Lim Kim Boon
His story is one of transformation – a journey that started with a simple suggestion and evolved into a movement that unites, inspires and celebrates.
Through his lens, Malaysia’s towns and cities have come alive with the energy of its people and the richness of its heritage.
As he continues to connect with the nation’s pulse, Lim remains a beacon of inspiration, reminding us all that there is beauty and significance in every corner, waiting to be discovered, captured and shared.
Amateur astronomers and idiom lovers will both have reason to rejoice this week: It’s the once in a blue moon when an actual blue moon will rise in the sky.
And it’s not just any blue moon. It’s a rare blue supermoon. The Earth’s lunar sidekick will seem extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday.
We won’t see this particular lunar twofer again until 2037, so here’s what you need to know to make the most of it.
First things first: What is a supermoon?
A perigean full moon, better known as a supermoon, happens when the moon is full during the closest point in its orbit around Earth.
According to NASA, the moon’s typical orbit ranges between 226,000 and 251,000 miles from Earth, but variances can bring it a bit closer or farther away. Only the closest three or four approaches each year qualify as supermoons.
The last supermoon fell earlier this month, on Aug. 2, inspiring photographers from all over the world to document the big and bright spectacle, from New York’s moody skyline to light-filled late night soccer matches in South Africa.
Yet the supermoon coming up this week will be even bigger and brighter — the biggest and brightest of 2023 — because the moon will be “exceptionally close” to Earth at 222,043 miles, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac— nearly 17,000 miles closer than average.
This means it’ll appear “about 8% larger than a normal full moon and 15% brighter than a normal full moon,” according to Dave Teske, the lunar topographic studies coordinator for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers.
And while that might not make a hugely discernible difference to the naked eye, it’ll still be a sight to behold.
As Teske put it, “It’ll be big and bright and beautiful.”
But it’s not just a supermoon. It’s a blue supermoon
While the term “supermoon” references the moon’s orbit in relation to Earth, a blue moon has to do with frequency. Confusingly, it doesn’t have anything to do with color, either (though there was one time when a blue moon actually turned blue).
The moon takes 27.3 days to orbit the Earth, but because of how the sun’s light hits the celestial body, it takes 29.5 days to complete its lunar cycle from one new moon to the next. So it’s rare for us on Earth to see two full moons in the span of a single month. When we do, we call it a “blue moon.”
The term “blue moon” is also used in some circles to describe the third of four full moons in an astrological season.
And the idiom “once in a blue moon” is used to describe a rare but nonetheless recurring event. But according to NASA, blue moons aren’t actually all that rare, recurring every 2.5 years or so.
A blue supermoon, however, happens far less frequently. The last blue supermoon was in December 2009, and the next one won’t be until January 2037, NASA reports.
When and where can I see it?
This year’s blue supermoon will officially turn full at 9:36 p.m. ET on Aug. 30, according to Space.com, but to the naked eye, it’ll look just as full from Tuesday night to Friday morning, with the shaded strip appearing so narrow as to be virtually imperceptible.
And, if it’s an especially big moon you’re after, consider catching the moonrise in the east or moonset in the west. Experts say this is when foreground objects combine with a low-hanging moon to create the “moon illusion” — the time when the moon tends to look the largest.
(You can check the local rising and setting times for your area using the U.S. Navy’s Moonrise calendar).
Anyone looking to take in more detail of the lunar surface could use binoculars, a telescope, or an astrophotography lens. But astronomers like Teske say those tools aren’t necessary for a moving experience.
“Get out there and observe it. Just enjoy the beautiful view of the moon,” he said. “Really think about what you’re seeing out there.”
After all, this isn’t just a hunk of rock orbiting the Earth about a quarter of a million miles away. It could be the next frontier.
Just in the last week, the Indian Space Agency successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole, where frozen water craters could fuel future missions. Japan’s space agency, JAXA, nearly launched a moon lander (but postponed the moonshot due to strong winds).
And the private company SpaceX paired with NASA to dock a crew of astronauts at the International Space Station, in order to perform experiments that might one day make it easier to travel to the moon and back.
“We’re doing things with the moon now that are building this slow and steady public interest,” said Noah Petro, a research scientist with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Petro said that the value of supermoons like these is that they “allow us to take a moment and revel, and enjoy that nearest neighbor and space.”
“It’s not so far away that we can’t see it. It’s effectively right there in our backyard,” he added.
One note of caution: This moon could bring an elevated risk for flooding
But those looking to observe the moon from a beach should consider checking conditions first.
The close proximity of the moon means that for several days this week, the range of tides will be greater than normal.
The moon will exert 48% more tidal force during the spring tides of Aug. 30 compared with two weeks earlier, according to Space.com. Higher tides could get more high, which could cause some coastal flooding.
That risk will be especially heightened along the gulf coast of Florida, where Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall early Wednesday.
NPR’s Dustin Jones contributed reporting.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
