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It’s time, again. The Top Pics of the Month for October 2020 are here! We’re excited to share another round of carefully chosen images from the Photobug Community. Our talented photographers and videographers are sharing the love of subjects. Beyond expertly capturing candid moments, this group impressed us with their

Massachusetts is one of the smallest, but most densely-populated states, with a population of nearly 6.9 million. From the Berkshires through the Pioneer Valley to Boston, out to Cape Cod and the Islands, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Massachusetts, and some of the wildlife and people

In this spectacular image captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, the galaxy NGC 2799 (on the left) is seemingly being pulled into the center of the galaxy NGC 2798 (on the right). Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2020/hubble-views-a-galactic-waterfall

Marvin Herrera is a Licensing Contributor originally from Los Angeles, California, now based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Marvin’s portfolio focuses on colorful, moody, and expressive portraits, blending creative props, settings, and often shot on film to build a sense of nostalgia. Q: Marvin, tell us a bit about your

Movie-making in Italy, a drive-in viewing of the World Series in Los Angeles, a church set ablaze in Chile, wildfires in Colorado, grandmotherly Tai Chi in China, rugby matches in Australia, balloon crop-spraying in China, rescued huskies in Russia, and much more. In the explosion-damaged port of Beirut, a statue

If you thought brick-and-mortar camera stores were a thing of the past, think again; from Chelsea, NYC, to Boulevard Beaumarchais, Paris, to Shinjuku, Tokyo, traditional camera shops are thriving. Many have been around for decades and are steeped in history; others cater to newer, up-and-coming communities of photographers. What they

An array of 960 microphones is seen here off the end of runway 11 at Boeing’s research facility near Glasgow, Montana. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/studying-aircraft-noise

From spontaneous candids to unretouched skin, the last few years have transformed portrait photography. From selfies to studio shots, today’s photographers are doing away with the cliches (and the over-editing) and embracing personality, authenticity, and creativity. When you search 500px for “portrait photography,” you’ll turn up a whopping 318,000+ results.

In Thailand, demonstrations against the military-backed government and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have taken place, off and on, since February, interrupted by COVID-19 lockdowns until late July. On October 14, thousands of anti-government protestors rallied near Government House on the anniversary of a 1973 student uprising, calling for the resignation

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx sample collection mission performed a successful “Touch-And-Go” (TAG) maneuver. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/touching-down-on-asteroid-bennu

From “galaxy makeup” to “festival glitter,” the last couple of years have ushered in some of the boldest trends in face and body painting. In 2019, searches for “body painting” went up by 444% on Pinterest, and as of this writing, a quick search for “face paint” on 500px results

Autumn is the definitely the best season. The autumnal equinox took place a few weeks ago, marking the end of summer and the start of fall across the Northern Hemisphere. Once again it is the season of harvests, festivals, migrations, winter preparations, and, of course, spectacular fall foliage. Across the

Perfectly balanced compositions are everywhere these days, with trending hashtags like #symmetricalmonsters, #symmetrykillers, and #symmetryhunters drawing anywhere from hundreds of thousands to more than one million posts online. The hugely popular Instagram account @symmetrybreakfast has a cookbook available worldwide, while @geometryclub—a page with tens of thousands of followers of its

This illustration shows the hot, dense, expanding cloud of debris stripped from neutron stars just before they collided. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/neutron-stars-create-gold-and-platinum-in-their-wake

A graffiti artist sues a major car company after a photographer features his mural in an ad campaign. A federal judge rules on whether tattoos can be featured in video games or whether they’re the intellectual property of the artist. Another artist finds his work unexpectedly featured in a Super

Two of Orion’s four recently installed solar array wings are exposed and surrounded by the panels that will protect it during launch and ascent. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/orion-s-recently-installed-solar-array-wings

The COVID-19 pandemic is still raging across the globe. We are hopeful we’ll be able to use our creative license behind the camera again soon. But in many countries and cities, it simply isn’t an option. Instead, we’re focusing on the best at-home option we could find—staying creative during the

Texas is an enormous place—the second-largest state in U.S., and larger than the entire country of France. About 29 million people live there, mostly in metropolitan areas in the eastern half of the state, around Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. From the streets of El Paso to the hills of

This Hubble image shows a special class of star-forming nursery known as Free-floating Evaporating Gaseous Globules. Called frEGGs for short, these dark compact globules of dust and gas can give birth to low-mass stars. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2020/hubble-snaps-a-special-stellar-nursery

Spider-Man in Mexico City, the NBA Finals in Florida, a dragon boat race in China, BMX racing in the Netherlands, a graduation in Guinea, a bridal photoshoot in Ireland, pro-democracy protests in Thailand, a Supreme Court confirmation hearing, and much more. Deirdre Barrett wears a protective mask as she waits

Scientists have come to realize that, just below the surface, about one third of Mars is covered in ice. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/cliffs-in-ancient-ice-on-mars

Ask a best-selling commercial stock photographer about the biggest mistakes you can make early in your career, and the answer might surprise you. Sure, some might say they used the wrong camera or their pictures weren’t good enough, but many will tell you their mistakes were made behind-the-scenes during the

500px is a diverse community. We take great pride in being able to offer a platform where photographers from all walks of life have the ability to express themselves without a filter. Like many companies, the events that have taken place this year have deeply upset us and highlighted the

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, founded in 1965, is an annual international showcase of the best nature photography. This year, the contest attracted more than 49,000 entries from around the world. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. The owners

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins is seen as she has her Russian Sokol suit pressure checked as she and fellow crewmates prepare for their Soyuz launch to the International Space Station. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/nasa-astronaut-kate-rubins-prepares-for-launch-to-space-station

In the last fifteen years, interest in aerial photography has boomed, as evidenced not only by the 46,000+ pictures that pop up when you search for “drone aerial” on 500px but also by data from Google Trends; since 2013, when DJI released their first consumer drone, searches for “drone photography”

Nikon has announced the winners of the 2020 Small World Photomicrography Competition, and has once again shared some of the winning and honored images with us. The contest invites photographers and scientists to submit images of all things visible under a microscope. More than 2,000 entries were received from 90

​Powerful gushers of energy from seething stars can sculpt eerie-looking figures with long flowing veils of gas and dust. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-ghost-nebula

In the early days of stock photography, commercial photographers used 4×5 cameras and film—and every frame cost money to produce. As a result, they had to be highly selective about what they chose to shoot and submit to stock libraries. A century ago, the bigger libraries had only around 20,000

West Virginia is home to just under 1.8 million residents, ranking 39th in the nation. Charleston, the capital and most populous city, has a population of about 46,500. The state is situated entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range, and its terrain is dominated by rolling hills, mountains, and valleys. Here

Couple portraits are all about capturing the fun and intimate moments that encompass a couple, but sometimes people need a little help to relax and forget there’s a camera pointed in their direction. Lucky for you, we created a list of our favorite posing prompts that are a sure way

The beautiful, blushing Iris Nebula is unique amongst its counterparts. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-iris-nebula

A Swiss guard ceremony in the Vatican, National Day holiday activities in China, a dance performance in Spain, wife carrying in Hungary, a bear rescue in California, President Donald Trump hospitalized, wildfires in Paraguay, pet blessings in the Philippines, and much more An Extinction Rebellion activist takes part in a

ASA spacewalkers (from left) Bob Behnken and Chris Cassidy give a thumbs up during a spacewalk to install hardware and upgrade International Space Station systems. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/thumbs-up-from-out-of-this-world

The tip of the Canadarm2 robotic arm, also formally known as the Latching End Effector, is pictured as the International Space Station soared over the South Pacific Ocean . Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/grappling-with-the-future

In early November, people across Mexico, South America, the United States, and beyond will remember their loved ones as part of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It’s a holiday rich with symbols, from the calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), made as offerings to those who have

Over the weekend, a storm brought heavy rain and flooding to a mountainous region on the border between France and Italy. In France’s Alpes-Maritimes department, the floodwater destroyed buildings, bridges, and roads, isolating several villages. Emergency responders have been working since, searching for the missing, clearing roadways, and delivering supplies

Over the weekend, a storm brought heavy rain and flooding to a mountainous region on the border between France and Italy. In France’s Alpes-Maritimes department, the floodwater destroyed buildings, bridges, and roads, isolating several villages. Emergency responders have been working since, searching for the missing, clearing roadways, and delivering supplies

According to research, customers are considerably more likely to view ads favorably if they emphasize photography over text, and marketers rank images as the most important content type they can use. It’s no surprise, then, that many of these marketers rely on high-quality, ready-made, commercial stock images to sell their

Camila Morales-Navas conducts final preparations on the Electrochemical Ammonia Removal system prior to parabolic flight testing. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/overcoming-hurricanes-and-earthquakes-to-get-an-experiment-to-the-space-station

An Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with the company’s Cygnus spacecraft aboard, launches at 9:16 p.m. EDT, Friday, October 2, 2020, from t NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/antares-rocket-launches-to-the-space-station

Photo by Dan McCourt, SEO for wedding photographers graphic Finding clients through social media and by word-of-mouth are both great, free ways to market your business. There’s a third option that doesn’t cost a dime: SEO, or search engine optimization. With websites full of beautiful images, utilizing SEO for wedding

California is the most populous state in the nation, with 39.5 million residents—more than the smallest 21 states combined. It is also a huge state, ranking 3rd in area, and an incredibly diverse place, with climates that range from desert to rainforest. From the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area to Yosemite

This stunning image by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy NGC 5643 in the constellation of Lupus (the Wolf). NGC 5643 is about 60 million light-years away from Earth. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2020/hubble-captures-galactic-glamour-shot

A rocket in Nagorno-Karabakh, flowered hills in Australia, alpine cattle herds in Germany, salt production in Turkey, the Washington Prayer March 2020, projections on the the Sydney Opera House, coronavirus burials in Indonesia, scenes from Paris Fashion Week, protests in Mexico City, fire damage in California, and much more. Pope

Last year, I featured photos of the efforts made to move parts of the ancient Turkish town of Hasankeyf to a new location, as a massive dam project was about to cause the Tigris River to rise and flood the area. A year later, and the reservoir behind Ilisu Dam

Our Aqua satellite captured this composite visible and infrared image on Sep. 29, 2020, which shows that fires and smoke continue to dominate the landscape of the western U.S. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/satellite-captures-active-fires-in-the-western-us

When Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, the crew brought devices with them called retroreflectors, which are essentially small arrays of mirrors. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/retroreflectors-from-apollo-to-mars

If you’ve been in the world of commercial photography for a while, you might be familiar with the story of “everywhere girl,” a model who posed for a stock photoshoot in the 1990s. In the decades since, her photos have appeared throughout a vast range of marketing projects—on posters and

Thousands of residents have evacuated ahead of fast-moving wildfires that erupted over the weekend in California’s Napa County. The Glass Fire and Shady Fire grew quickly, invading wine country and destroying homes and vineyards. Much of Northern California remains under a red flag warning for the next 24 hours. Gathered

Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor examines her eye with a Fundoscope aboard the International Space Station with remote support from doctors on the ground. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/astronaut-serena-m-au-n-chancellor-examines-her-eyes-in-space

Pictured is the Soyuz MS-16 crew ship, currently docked to the International Space Station’s Poisk module. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/soyuz-ms-16-spacecraft-docked-to-the-space-station

It’s time, again! The Top Pics of the Month of September 2020 are here! We’re excited to share another round of carefully chosen Top Pics of the Month from the Photobug Community. Our talented photographers and videographers are sharing the love and happiness of their couples. Beyond expertly capturing emotions,

Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., but with a population of just over a million people, it is also the the second-most densely populated state. From Woonsocket and Pawtucket, through Providence, Bristol, and Newport, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Rhode Island and some

This image from 1991 shows Earth’s Moon, with its dark basaltic mare, clearly visible in great detail. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/hubble-shoots-the-moon

Ante Badzim is a minimalist photographer from Sydney, Australia. Ante’s portfolio presents a minimalist perspective of nature and human life, often incorporating natural elements like water and sand. For his work, Ante has received accolades such as Top 10 Australian Photography Photographer of the Year 2018, Blow Up Photo Award,

Autumn colors in Wales, a ripple maze in Taiwan, “picture day” at a Connecticut school, a funnel cloud in Spain, protests in Kentucky, a socially-distanced beauty pageant in Venezuela, flowers among high-rises in South Korea, surfing in South Africa, and much more. A child in a Supergirl costume pays respects

Humanity has “eyes” that can detect all different types of light through telescopes around the globe and a fleet of observatories in space. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/nasa-has-eyes-on-the-universe

According to market research, the number of people taking photographs around the world increased by 800% between 2005 and 2015, due in large part to the prevalence of smartphones. Today, smartphones are more powerful, mirrorless technology is better, and editing tools are smarter, making photography more accessible than ever before.

The passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being marked across America, as she lies in repose today on the Lincoln catafalque in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Ginsburg died at her home in Washington, D.C., on September 18, at the age of 87, after a

Cyclones at the north pole of Jupiter appear as swirls of striking colors in this extreme false color rendering of an image from NASA’s Juno mission. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/cyclones-of-color-at-jupiter-s-north-pole

Time again for a look at the animal kingdom and our interactions with the countless species that share our planet. Today’s photos include a donkey-therapy program in Spain, animals affected by wildfires in the U.S., a rescued anteater in Brazil, COVID-sniffing dog training in Germany, rhinos near Nairobi, beach rescue

Then-NASA Johnson Space Center deputy director Ellen Ochoa poses for a photo with Robonaut 2 (R2) during media day in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility on Aug. 4, 2010. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/ellen-ochoa-shakes-hands-with-first-humanoid-robot-to-head-to-station

The global COVID-19 pandemic has closed borders, emptied streets, and halted tourism in traffic-heavy destinations, reshaping the travel industry in the process. From mandatory temperature checks at amusement parks to limited-capacity museums to online reservations and spaced-out arrival times, tourism, as we know it, has changed significantly—and many locations have

Sitting in the house bored during COVID-19 quarantine is difficult in so many ways. Between baking loaves of banana bread and binging Netflix shows, we’ve found ourselves staring longingly at our cameras. We all want to be out shooting glorious images of beautiful couples. So, how did we turn the

The state of Nebraska has a population of 1.9 million, and ranks 16th in area. It is largely a land of agriculture, with nearly 50,000 farms and ranches producing corn, beef, soybeans, and processed grain products. From the grasslands through the Sandhills, to the Missouri River, here are a few

Sarah Saratonina is a still life and food photographer from Cotia, Brazil. Often focusing on fun, colorful compositions, which incorporate floral and food elements, Sarah’s photos have been featured a number of times in Editors’ Choice and in Digital Photo Magazine. Q: Sarah, please tell us a bit about your

Jupiter’s volcanically active moon Io casts its shadow on the planet in this dramatic image from NASA’s Juno spacecraft. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/moon-shadow-over-jupiter

In this mage from June 2002, astronaut Franklin R. Chang-Diaz works with a grapple fixture during a spacewalk to perform work on the International Space Station. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/franklin-chang-diaz-performs-a-spacewalk-on-the-sts-111-mission

In the late 1960s, street photography was a small club; in New York City, Joel Meyerowitz and Garry Winogrand went out together, pounding the pavement on Fifth Avenue every day, swapping ideas and tips, and occasionally running into the likes of Diane Arbus or Lee Friedlander. Fifty years later, with

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a hammock on Australian ski slopes, wildfire damage in Oregon, scorched wetlands in Brazil, flooding in Florida from Hurricane Sally, continued protests in Belarus, smoky skies over Seattle, scenes from the Crimean Fashion Week, and much more. Detail of sculpture by artist Ivan Lovatt, named

A unique and exciting detail of Hubble’s snapshot appears at mid-northern latitudes as a bright, white, stretched-out storm traveling around the planet at 350 miles per hour. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/a-new-view-of-jupiters-storms

This year, to coincide with World Health Day and World Earth Day, hundreds of conservation groups came together to sign an open letter to the World Health Organisation (WHO), urging them to recommend to governments the banning of live wildlife markets and the use of wildlife in traditional medicine. 2020

NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of the United States on Sep. 15, 2020, showing the fires in the West, the smoke from those fires drifting over the country, several hurricanes converging from different angles. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/nasa-image-shows-fires-hurricanes-across-the-us

The 107th Tour de France cycling race—delayed more than two months due to the coronavirus pandemic—began in Nice on August 29, as 22 teams of riders started their journey through central and southern France in 20 stages. The entire tour covers a distance of 3,484 km (2,165 mi), and will

Henri Cartier-Bresson did it. Edward Steichen and Richard Avedon did too. Ansel Adams recently went viral for using it. Of course, we’re talking about the golden ratio, the divine proportion, or phi—a seemingly magical number that crops up time and again in the work of master photographers. Whether they used

In April, José Collantes contracted the new coronavirus, and quarantined himself in a hotel set up by the government in Santiago, Chile, away from his wife and young daughter. The 36-year-old Peruvian migrant showed only mild symptoms, and returned home in May, only to discover his wife, Silvia Cano, had

Dr. Frank Rubio was selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. He reported for duty in August 2017 and having completed the initial astronaut candidate training is now eligible for a mission assignment. Read more here:: http://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/frank-rubio-from-pilot-to-doctor-to-astronaut

According to research from the Pew Research Center, more than a third of Gen Zers personally know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns, and 59% say that online profiles and forms should include options beyond the binary “man” and “woman.” Half say that society is not accepting enough of people who

More than 30 wildfires are currently burning in the state of Oregon, mostly along its Cascade Mountain range in the west. Over the past week, dry weather and strong winds drove the flames into several towns and neighborhoods, leaving some communities utterly destroyed. Thick smoke still hangs in the air