It’s not unusual for photographers to be inspired by other types of art. Melbourne-based photographer Bill Gekas draws inspiration from the Old Master painters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Vermeer and Velazquez. And while he masterfully recreates the light, atmosphere and tones of the classical paintings, he adds some family fun to it.Advertisements The main protagonist of Bill’s portraits is his daughter Athena, who first posed for the photos when she was only three years old....

It’s amazing when one art inspires another and how they can intertwine. Austrian photographer Inge Prader was inspired by a famous artist Gustav Klimt, and she created photos based on his paintings. Her inspiration was Klimt’s Golden Phase, and she used real-life models, costumes, and props to recreate his works. Just like the originals painted between 1899 and 1910, Inge’s recreations are vivid, full of golden hues and sometimes erotic. She faithfully recreated the famous paintings, and yet – she gave the photos her own signature....

When it was first broadcasted in 2006, BBC’s series Planet Earth was truly groundbreaking. And now, more than ten years later, there is its brand new sequel – Planet Earth II. It’s the most cinematic wildlife film yet. You could sit back and watch it, and feel like you’re watching a movie. But what’s the secret to this cinematic feeling of the series? The resolution has advanced from HD to Ultra-HD, which is a great change....

On Thursday, March 4, police detained professional photographer Eddie Mitchell for taking photos of Hove town hall in Sussex. The officers approached him and searched him under section 43 of the Terrorism Act, which gives officers the power to stop and search anyone they “reasonably suspects to be a terrorist.” As the police confirm, they approached Mitchell while he was taking the photos. They searched him because he refused to provide identification and information....

For filmmakers who want to buy an entry-level cine camera, RED Raven may be a good choice. However, it’s not available on RED’s website any longer, but they’ll need to head over to Apple store. The camera will be available as a kit online and in selected retail stores. And while RED is developing their own smartphone, this seems like a beginning of an interesting cooperation between the two companies....