This month’s roundup is packed with inspiration, insight, and a touch of the unexpected. From Susan Meiselas’ powerful reflections on documenting revolution to a photographer’s ambitious quest to capture every basketball court in Hong Kong, these stories dive deep into creativity, technology, and storytelling. Enjoy!

How Susan Meiselas Documented Nicaragua’s Revolution
The photographer reflects on her experience working in Latin America and why it’s essential to revisit a body of work over time.

This Photographer Captured All 2,549 Basketball Courts In Hong Kong
Photographer Austin Bell photographed every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong in an eye-catching new series titled “SHOOTING HOOPS.” Bell has a unique eye for architectural perspectives. A self-proclaimed composition hunter and photo collector, his work comprises an astounding collection of thousands of landscape and architectural images.

Family Lifestyle Photography vs Traditional Photography
When it comes to professional family photography, two styles have emerged: lifestyle family photography and traditional family photography. While both styles capture important moments in a family’s life, they differ in their approach, aesthetic, and final result.

Zeiss discusses its new lenses and new approach
In the build-up to the announcement of Zeiss' new 50mm and 85mm F1.4 Otus ML lenses for full-frame mirrorless, the DPReview spoke to Tony Wisniewski, Senior Manager, Creative Arts, Zeiss Cinema and Photography.

Scientists Use Remote Cameras to Capture Polar Bear Cubs Emerging From Dens
Researchers used a combination of remote-operate cameras combined with GPS satellite collar data over a decade to study the first few months of a polar bear’s life in Svalbard, Norway. It’s the first time scientists have used both these technologies to monitor polar bear dens.

Robotic Squirrel Camera Catches Squirrels Stealing Acorns From Each Other
The BBC has released another clip from the endearing Spy in the Wild series which features cameras disguised as animatronic animals. In this video, a robotic squirrel gets among the action as the real critters around it look to steal each other’s acorns.

Right-to-Repair Milestone Is a Win for Tech Owners Everywhere -- and the Planet
The US has just hit a major milestone at the intersection of consumer rights and sustainability. As of last week, all 50 states have introduced right-to-repair legislation -- that is, laws designed to give people a legal right to fix their own tech, or take it to someone of their own choosing to have it repaired.

Photographer Captures Abandoned Attractions on America’s Roadsides
For photographer Ken Lee, the abandoned attractions, kitschy tourist traps, and strange sculptures are a source of curiosity and led to him drive thousands of miles, mainly across the Southwest, to document the most eye-catching ones for a project that turned into a book.

Trapped Between Worlds
As Sri Lanka's wild elephants lose their habitats, can they survive in a human-dominated landscape?