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Celebrated Photographer Steve McCurry Picked the Winners of This Photo Contest

A triptych of photos: left, a person climbs a rope ladder in a misty forest; center, an Indigenous child holds colorful feathers, gazing ahead; right, a person with painted skin stands among a crowd, looking at the camera.

All About Photo (AAP) has announced the winners of the 2026 All About Photo Awards, marking the 11th anniversary edition of The Mind’s Eye competition. The annual program highlights international photographic work spanning documentary, conceptual, and fine art practices. This year’s selection was judged by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry.

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OpenAI Claims ChatGPT Images 2.0 Can Think

A vibrant collage surrounds the phrase "Create Everything at Once," featuring art, science, nature, photography, maps, a butterfly, a camera, anatomical drawing, cultural artifacts, and handwritten notes in various languages.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images 2.0, a significant update to its image generation system that expands its role from a creative tool into a more fully realized visual workflow platform. Available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, the new model is designed to handle more complex, real-world tasks with greater accuracy, flexibility, and control.

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Inside Leica’s Chicago Flagship: Where Gallery, Retail, and Community Converge

Modern retail store interior with a light wood counter in the center, minimalist shelves, large windows letting in natural light, and a circular, layered chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Trees are visible outside.

Leica Camera AG has opened a new flagship store and gallery in Chicago, marking a milestone moment that aligns with two major anniversaries: 50 years of Leica Galleries and 20 years of Leica retail. The launch reflects the company’s continued shift toward experiential spaces that combine photography, culture, and community.

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Photographers Are Testing the New WideluxX F10 Panoramic Camera Now

A person wearing a black cap holds a Widelux panoramic film camera up to their face, preparing to take a photo outdoors.

The reborn WideluxX camera is inching closer to market, as SilverBridges has now revealed that the first WideluxX production run is in the works and that fully working prototypes are in the hands of photographers right now.

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Adam Pankratz: Reconciliation law will be David Eby’s downfall

Though no one in British Columbia’s current NDP government will say it, it’s clear that David Eby’s days as premier are numbered. He has backed himself into a corner from which there can be no escape, despite his preference to protect his own political skin at the expense of the prosperity of British Columbians.  Read More
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Tasha Kheiriddin: Carney preparing to fail in Trump negotiations

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Sunday video was a master class in crisis communications. He reminded Canadians of his credentials managing tough times. He described the urgent challenges Canada faces. He explained what he is doing to tackle them. He promised not to “sugarcoat” anything. He appealed to Canadians’ patriotism. And he promised to keep us posted: bookmark this YouTube channel for the next episode.  Read More
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