We use cookies
This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience for the following purposes: to enable basic functionality of the website, to provide a better experience on the website, to measure your interest in our products and services and to personalize marketing interactions.
I agree   I deny
Magazine
An Explosion of Colors

Tutorial by Ruben Perez (fris)
Published by Yvette Depaepe, the 29th of October 2025

Do you think high-speed photography is too difficult, requires too much technical knowledge or maybe too many devices that you know nothing about? Believe it or not, you can easily shoot fast-moving liquids in your own home once you know the secret. And you will be surprised to hear how these paint drops exploded right in front of the camera, so read on!
Canon 7D  .  Sigma 150mm macro f/2.8  .  f/16
I believe most photographers like high-speed photography and pictures of colliding drops. This was unfamiliar territory for me until recently, and that's why I decided to make this photograph. The best part of this kind of photography is that there are tons of possibilities and color combinations, so it's a fun challenge to try to come up with an innovative, creative idea that stands out among the many liquid drop photos on the internet. This time I wanted to make sure that the colors did not mix together so each individual drop could be seen easily. As a result, I deciden to use loud bass sounds from a stereo speaker to vibrate paint drops and make them jumps off the surface, as though they were exploding.
"The swimming cap would serve as a membrane, so when I applied sound, it would vibrate and make the paint drops jump."

I found an old speaker that my dad had lying around, disassembled it and covered it with a black swimming cap. The swimming cap would serve as a membrane, so when I applied sound, it would vibrate and make the paint drops jump. I placed two 20×20" (50×50 cm) homemade methacrylate (plexiglass) light diffusers on both sides of the speaker, as close as possible, and two flashes on each side. You could ask: Why four flashes? Well, simply because in order to freeze this fast motion, you need to set your flashes to very low power, in this case it was 1/32 second. By having such low power, the flash is shorter and that's what freezes the motion. Also, I should point out that the entire set was black — the background as well as the swimming cap — so the light would not reflect off any of the surfaces. For that reason, I needed four flashes to produce enough light. I intentionally used black fabric for the background so the colors would stand out.

So in summary, I used a black cloth for the background, an audio system connected to a speaker, a black swimming cap covering the speaker, homemade light diffusers on each side of the speaker and two flashes on each side of the speaker, all four flashes set to 1/32 second power. The studio (our garage) had to be pitch-black with no ambient light leaking in from anywhere. That way I could control the light, ensuring that the only light came from the flashes.

"I suggest that you experiment with the regulation of the timing device; by adjusting the timing, you will cause the paint to jump higher or lower right before the picture is taken."

The camera was set to bulb mode. To activate the flashes, I used an electronic timing device called StopShot, and I used a microphone as a sensor. The microphone activates the flashes when the music starts. I set up the StopShot so that the flashes would fire 60 milliseconds after the microphone detected the sound. I suggest that you experiment with the regulation of the timing device; by adjusting the timing, you will cause the paint to jump higher or lower right before the picture is taken.

Once everything was prepared, I placed a few drops of acrylic paint on top of the swimming cap that covered the speaker and got ready to take the picture. I had the shooting cable in one hand with the camera set to bulb mode. My other hand was poised and ready to press the play button on the stereo system. I activated the camera first and then hit the play button. The bass sound started and the cap on the speaker vibrated, making the paint jump. The microphone detected the sound, and a quick 60 milliseconds later, the flashes fired. I then closed the shutter on the camera; the picture was done.

Just a heads-up: A major inconvenience is that after each photo, like it or not, you have to thoroughly clean the black cap, which can be very boring.

Post Processing
The post-processing for all of my pictures is very simple. For this image, I only made a few adjustments in Photoshop.

1) First of all, I used the Crop tool to crop away some of the top of the image since there was a lot of empty space. It created a much tighter and more impressive composition.

2) I applied a Levels adjustment layer, and paying attention to the histogram, I moved the sliders to increase the overall contrast.

3) I then added a Curves adjustment layer and created a subtle S-shaped curve to, again, tweak the contrast.

4) Next I applied a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and played with the Saturation of the colors until they all were more vivid.

5) Using the Clone Stamp tool, I removed a few small paint spatters that were distracting.

6) At the end I sharpened the image using two separate layers. I applied the Unsharp Mask filter in the first layer, setting Amount to 100%, Radius to 0.6 pixels and Threshold to 1 level. I then applied another Unsharp Mask filter in the second layer, setting Amount to 14%, Radius to 36 pixels and Threshold to 1 level.

Biography
I’m from Spain. When I bought my first camera, I became instantly hooked on macro photography. I’m basically self-taught, but I have attended a couple of courses. I enjoy experimenting with new lighting techniques in order to achieve new perspectives that create different effects for this type of image.
Write
Jürgen Muß - Clarity of form, recurring lines and surfaces.


by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 27th of October 2025



Jürgen Muß  is an excellent architectural photographer. He is fascinated by the clarity of form, as well as by recurring lines and surfaces. Materials such as glass, steel and concrete also capture his interest. He loves experimenting with these shapes and materials in his photography. Jürgen's aim is to make the invisible between the lines and the quiet behind the obvious tangible. Read this interview to learn more about the artist behind his images. Enjoy!

‘FaçadeUncommonView’

 


My name is Jürgen Muß. I am married and live in Rohlstorf in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. After spending thirty years in Hamburg, I moved to the countryside. We now live 26 kilometres from the Baltic Sea in a house with a large garden, which is both a great joy and a lot of work!
I studied Communication Design at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen.
During my studies, I also attended fine arts courses focusing on photography and painting, and participated in my first group exhibitions.
After graduating, I worked as an art director and editorial designer in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg. As my studies at Folkwang were very artistic, it was initially difficult for me to gain a foothold in advertising with such a background.
Alongside my work, I continued to paint and take photographs, mostly abstract paintings. I preferred to work at night, often painting through to the morning. In the late 1980s, I moved from Berlin to Hamburg. This magnificent city, with its vast harbour that only reveals its true beauty at night when illuminated, has always inspired me as a photographer.
At some point, I had to choose between painting at night and photography; both were impossible in terms of time. After about forty years, I transitioned from painted images to light images. My curiosity to discover my world through photography was, and still is, immense.
Now retired, I can fully enjoy my time as a photographer and sculptor. To provide a manual counterbalance to photography, I also create abstract wooden sculptures.


When and how did you begin your journey in photography?
My first photographic experiments took place during my studies, when I was still using analogue cameras. With my own black-and-white darkroom and my first semi-automatic analogue SLR camera — a Minolta SRT 303B — I photographed everything that came before my lens. I still own that camera today. I love it dearly.


For many of us, photography is either a hobby or a way of life. How would you describe your relationship with photography?
For me, photography is a way of life. I photograph with passion, driven by inspiration, happiness, creativity, curiosity and longing. I am ready to take photos at any time of day or night. Often, I don't return home until the early hours of the morning, when I sit down at my desk and begin my first review, and sometimes even the first edit, of truly special images.

‘BeachHouse’

 

 

‘Dockland_II’

 

‘NightWorking’

 


What has been the most important experience so far that has influenced your journey in photography?
It was realizing that photography knows no time. It exists in the twilight, the glow of dawn and the deep stillness of night. The most important thing was surrendering to this timelessness and being ready to step outside whenever the light calls. In those moments, I experience a sense of quiet happiness and well-being from being alone with my camera. Photography becomes a kind of meditation; a gentle peace that moves in harmony with the rhythm of light.


You have your own style. What draws you to architecture photography?
I am a city person and have always lived in cities, so I have been confronted with architecture my whole life and have become increasingly fascinated by it. When I was younger, I was drawn to Baroque architecture, with its dramatic opulence, ornate details and monumental forms. While I still enjoy visiting cities like Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Florence, my view of architecture has changed profoundly. Now, I am fascinated by the clarity of form and recurring lines and surfaces. Materials such as glass, steel and concrete also capture my interest. I now find it far more exciting to experiment with these shapes and materials in my photography.

‘ModernFacade’


Which is more important to you: the mood or story behind your images, or technical perfection?
All of my images, whether architectural or landscape, probably reveal that mood is more important to me than perfect technique. A colleague once wrote of my photographs: 'Your photos always possess a soothing drama.' That sums it up quite well. However, I do pay attention to technique. I use professional, high-quality equipment and edit my photos on a Mac. I pay great attention to ensuring that my images are neither blurred nor shaky.

‘Leuphana_IV’

 

 

‘ModernTimes’

 


What is your relationship with your subject matter beyond merely observing it? 
Do you carefully prepare the locations where you intend to take photographs?

I don't have a deeply personal relationship with my architectural subjects. Of course, I am fascinated and often impressed by many buildings. However, even inconspicuous structures can offer interesting photographic opportunities. My preparation varies. Sometimes I take a spontaneous approach and see what awaits me, while at other times I scout locations myself, noting light directions and observing where sunlight falls. When I'm taking photos near the Elbe or in Hamburg's harbour, I always check the tide tables. I was recently in Düsseldorf briefly without my camera and took a few nice architectural shots with my phone, but that's the exception as I don't enjoy taking photos with a phone.



Describe your overall photographic vision.
'Vision' is a big word, and yet it best describes what drives me. My photography does not follow a strict plan or an overarching concept. It grows out of the moment and the encounter with what lies before me. I don't just want to show what is; I want to make the invisible between the lines and the quiet behind the obvious tangible.


Could you tell us more about your creative process, from initial idea to final product?
My ideas often come from careful observation, particularly on city breaks, when I act as my own location scout. I usually take reference shots on my phone to help me remember locations that I find helpful in large or unfamiliar cities. I don’t plan everything down to the last detail. I prefer to let the existing circumstances guide and challenge me. This makes the process more exciting for me personally.
Then there is the light, the position of the sun and the interplay of shadows to consider. I have an app that shows the exact position of the sun and moon, including shadow lengths. However, in architectural photography, that level of calculation feels excessive and I hardly ever use it. In landscape photography, however, it can be useful, for example when trying to capture a sunrise or sunset and needing to know exactly where the sun will appear.
When I return to my small studio after a trip, I start by reviewing the locations and subjects. From there, I decide how to proceed.



Where do you look for inspiration, and what inspires you the most?
When I browse social media, inspiration is everywhere. I’m constantly amazed by the variety and quality of the photographs on Instagram. I explore different platforms out of interest and am a member of several communities, such as 1x.com, Fotocommunity and Facebook groups like Imagination, The Universe of Colour Photography and International Architecture Photography. Music and museum visits can also inspire me.



In your opinion, what are the main features of a successful architecture photographer?
Firstly, the obvious: mastery of the camera in manual mode. They should have a feel for light, colour and composition. They should also be sensitive to different weather conditions, such as fog, rain, clouds, sunshine and snow. The ability to handle backlight skillfully is also essential. Twilight and, above all, the golden and blue hours are essential. It is crucial to guide the viewer’s gaze intentionally, as are ND and polarizing filters.


Many people believe that gear is not very important when you are passionate about photography. However, could you please tell us what equipment you use (camera, lenses, lighting, tripod, etc.)?
I know it's the person behind the camera who takes a good photo, not the expensive equipment. A talented photographer can take better photos with a phone than an untrained photographer can with the most spectacular equipment.
Nevertheless, I have always enjoyed investing in good tools. I continue to work with DSLR cameras and am sure that switching to mirrorless would not necessarily improve my photos.


My equipment includes:
Analogue cameras: Nikon F801, Minolta SRT 303b, Polaroid SX 70
Digital cameras: Nikon D850, D750, D5500
Wide-angle lenses: Samyang 10 mm, Tamron 15–30 mm, Sigma 24 mm, Sigma 35 mm, Sigma 50 mm, Nikon 50 mm
Telephoto lenses: Nikon 60 mm, Tamron 90 mm, Tamron 70–200 mm, Nikon 70–200 mm, Sigma 150–600 mm
Tripods: Manfrotto, Rollei, Benro
Filter system: Haida 100 × 150 mm



Which photo is your favourite? Please tell us the story behind it.
I don't think I have a single "best" photo. There are always three or so that keep changing as my favourites. They don't have to be technically perfect; they just have to speak to me the most at the time. Currently, it's the photo Leuphana_III.

Leuphana_III’

 

Years ago, when I was still living in Hamburg, I briefly noticed this university building, but I soon forgot about it. In July of this year, before sunrise, I went out to photograph Hamburg’s HafenCity, and then I spontaneously decided to drive to Lüneburg. The building immediately captivated me, even though I didn't know at first that it had been designed by the famous architect Daniel Libeskind. How do Libeskind and the small town of Lüneburg fit together? The answer: Libeskind held a professorship there until 2016. The building is a revelation to me.


Which photographers or mentors have influenced you and your photography, and who are your favourites?
Although one could certainly learn much from studying famous photographers and imitating their photos, I’ve never tried to do that. However, that approach has never interested me. When I see a good photo, I ask myself what I like about it. Would I have taken it the same way or differently?


Now that we are almost at the end of this interview, could you please tell us about any photographic projects you would like to be involved in?
I am driven by the desire to find photographic subjects for which, to my knowledge, no good photograph exists yet, ideally none at all. Such opportunities are becoming increasingly rare. Leuphana University and the Westfield building in Hamburg’s Harbour City were two such lucky breaks for me. I was among the first to photograph it. I plan to head north towards Denmark soon, in search of new architectural subjects. I’m certain I’ll find them.


Is there anything else you would like to add, and what are your thoughts on using 1x.com as a home base for your work?
1x.com is a special place for me. It's a platform where quality counts and where you can measure yourself against other artists while finding inspiration. Photography is taken seriously here — not as a passing gesture, but as a form of expression and art. I appreciate the diversity, the respect for others' work, and the exchange. It's motivating to be part of a community that loves light as much as I do.

‘FromTheMiddle’

 

 

‘LIghtAndShadow’

 

 

‘Skyscraper’

 

 

‘Isbjerget’

 

 

‘NightBridge’

 

 

‘ModernFacade’

 

 

‘Restaurant’

 

 

‘Breuninger’

 

 

‘GoodsStation’

 

 

‘TowerRed’

 

 

‘NewSeabridge’

Write
Excellent and inspirational work, congratulation!
You’re au great inspiration’s source, my dear. I love all of your fotos !!! Thanks for this interview !!
I'm glad to hear that! Many ThankS Lucie!
Excellent and inspirational work and personal story regarding photography, thank you Jurgen and Yvette.
Many thanks for the compliment Wayne!
Thanks a lot Eduardo
Dear Yvette and Jürgen, thank you so much for this wonderful interview with great photos! It's very inspiring!
Eiji, I am really delighted to hear that!
Very interesting, as always, interview Yvette, wonderful photographs Jürgen, many thanks to both of you for bringing it to us.
Thanks a lot, Miro ...
Dear Miro, thank you very much for your compliment, and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Yvette again for making this interview possible!
Beautiful insights into Jürgen Muß’s art pieces: where glass, steel, and shadow whisper the poetry of form in his own style of architecture images, congrats! Thanks dear Yvette for another wonderful interview, very attractive!
Thanks Molly ... Always nice to present talented photographers to the readers!
I am really delighted to hear that Molly!
Beautiful work. I love your images!
I'm fascinated by your unique style of photographing modern architecture and by your written comments and discriptions! Congratulations Jürgen and many, many thanks to you and Yvette for this very interesting article.
My pleasure, Angelika ... Jürgen is a talented architectural photographer, indeed.
What a wonderful comment from you, Angelika, and thanks again to Yvette for her words!
Such an exquisite portofolio, creative approach, great sense of light, color energy, and balance, love the feeling that the buildings are breathing.Congratulations for the delightful artwork, Jürgen, and thank you for sharing your thoughts, so inspiring.And thank you, dear Yvette, as always.<3<3
Thank you, Gabriela ;-)
Thank you, Gabriela! Your comment makes my heart skip a beat. That feels really good. Thank you for that.
Wildflowers


by Editor Lourens Durand 
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 24th of October 2026
 

 

‘The morning rain’ by Shanyewuyu

 


My wife and I were fortunate enough to join a bus tour of the annual wildflower spectacle in the fields of South Africa's Western Cape, and what a visual feast it turned out to be! The flower season normally runs from August to September, depending on the spring rains, and typically features field after field carpeted with red, yellow, blue and orange flowers stretching as far as the eye can see (even covering abandoned mine dumps in a kaleidoscope of colours).

What an experience! However, it is difficult to capture the full glory and emotional impact on camera. Apart from the crowds of fellow travellers trampling all over the scene and making clear shots difficult, the sheer magnitude of the spectacle makes it challenging to convey its emotional impact without it just looking like a mass of colour with no focal point.

I guess it is the same for photographers anywhere in the world during wildflower seasons.

I found that the best approach is to step back from the crowd, look for isolated flowers, leading lines and frames, and identify points of interest that can be positioned on the thirds in the frame, such as a farmhouse, farm implements, a lonely tree or windmills. Add a person or child having fun amongst the flowers to provide a sense of scale.
Get really close to capture the detail of an individual flower.
Try shooting upwards to reveal the underside of a flower, or flowers against a backdrop of blue sky and scattered clouds.
Add fun and feeling in a novel way!

Lighting is always important – the golden hour obviously provides the best light, but make the best use of whatever lighting is available. Even on cloudy days, the light is beautifully soft and diffused.

There are plenty of wildflower photographs on 1X that you can learn from.
Please enjoy my selection of brilliant photos taken by 1X photographers.

 

Lourens Durand

 

‘In the woods’ by Shenshen Dou


 

‘Morning Mist’ by Lydia Jacobs

 

 

‘Carpet of wild flowers’ by Mei Xu


 

‘Calla Lily world’ by Gerald Macua


 

‘This is the Sun’ by Henrik Spranz


 

‘Blooming Tuscany’ by Daniel Řeřicha


 

‘Poppy Bloom – Walker Cyn, CA’ by Wanghan Li


 

‘Poppies’ by Albena Markova


 

‘The Spring Bliss’ by Shenshen Dou


 

‘Golden Wedding Anniversary’ by Ben.C.L

 

 

‘Simply Cosmos’ by Mandy Disher


 

‘Walking in Toscany’ by Paolo Lazzarotti


 

‘Wildflowers’ by Viggo Strand Kristiansen


 

‘Tre Cime di Lavaredo, always great emotions’ by Alberto Ghizzi Panizza


 

‘Bogda and Snow Lotus’ by Hua Zhu

 

 

‘Himalayan Blue Poppy’ van Ruiqing P.

 

 

‘Rudbar Heights in Spring’ by Majid Behzad

 

 

 

‘On the meadows’ by Ales Krivec

 

 

‘A glimpse of spring.’ by Ylva Sjögren

 

 

 

‘Making Haste’ by Ryan Dyar

 

 

 

‘Actinotus forsythii’ by Yan Zhang

 

 

‘In the Wind’ by Yan Zhang

 

 

 

‘That is where I found her….’ By Charlaine Gerber

 

Write
美丽曼妙的鲜花世界汇集!令人陶醉其中。在此衷心感谢所有入选 的艺术家们,以及Lauren 和 伊薇特 的精美文章
beautiful photographs
Wonderful collection of beautiful flowers!
Estupenda selección de imagenes coloridas.
What a wonderful flower world!
Brilliant. Delight to the eyes.
You are the Master of wildflowers
Thank you for the collection — I truly enjoyed it. Impeccable work and stunning photos!
A delight to read, thank you Lourens and Yvette for this lovey article, just what is needed in the darker days of Autumn months. So honoured to be included in the image selection, thank you .
Dreamy gallery, but also very technical, complimenti
ein Genuß die schönen Bilder anzusehen, vielen lieben Dank dafür
Stunning photos, great work.
I have always loved wild flowers and this collection of images is absolutely stunning. Thank you, Lourens, for a beautiful article, and thanks also to Yvette.
Indeed, a really very lovely collection with outstanding photos. I love it.
Lovely collection of delicate images
Browsing through this stunning collection of photos certainly brightened my day... What a feast ro the eyes! Congratulations to the featured photographers for their inspiring work! 👏👏
A truly magnificent collection !
Stunning photographs, inspiring flowers!
Great selection of flowers!
Excellent wild flowers - nicely presented - love it and Congrats!
Wonderful collection of the flower photos plus the nice writing at the beginning! Congrats! Thanks a lot for including one of mine!
Mei Xu PRO
I love wildflowers a lot. Totally understand what the feeling you are talking about in this beautiful article. Thank Lourens and Yvette so much for sharing all of amazing images including one of mine.
Great edition
An impressive portfolio! Congratulations on your excellent works and thank you so much Yvette for these fascinating works and article!
Wild flowers bring us joy, touch our soul. Truly appreciate Lauren and Yvette's beautiful article, thanks!
I love your work!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful article with beautiful and great photos! It's so relaxing and makes me feel like I'm in a dream world!
What a beautiful collection, it brightened my day! Thanks for dear Lourens for selecting one of my pictures. Thanks for dear Yvette for sharing this.
Thank you Lourens for this wonderful article and collection of photographs..and of course Yvette, too.
Wonderful images!
Delightful reading, great photography! Thanks for this moment of bliss!
Stunning images, love them...thanks to Lourens, Yvette and editorial team!
Coffee time & Magazine on a rainy day, and suddenly the day shines bright :D What a delight this article with these superb pictures! Congratulations to the artists and thank you for sharing all this beauty, dear Lorens and dear Yvette.<3<3
Results contest: 'Reflective surfaces as mirror photography'

by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 22nd of October 2025

 

'Reflective surfaces as mirror photography'
Reflections are not limited to a lake or other large surface of water. You can find reflections in a lot of situations. Besides water, I have found reflections in glass, metal, windows, wet surfaces, and mirrors, of course. Sometimes, reflections can be found in the most unexpected places. Enjoy the best submissions.

The winners with the most votes are: 
1st place : Emine Basa  

2nd place : Martin Fleckenstein
3rd place : Renate Reichert

Congratulations to the winners and honourable mentions.
Thanks to all the participants in the contest 'Reflective surfaces as mirror photography' 

 


The currently running theme is 'Mindful Photography'
Mindful photography is the practice of using photography to be fully present, slow down, and really see what’s around you. Instead of chasing the perfect shot or impressive edits, you focus on awareness, observation, and appreciation of the moment.
Get inspiration in this article about 'Mindful photography published in the 1x magazine.

This contest will end on Sunday the 2nd of November
at midnight.
The sooner you upload your submission the more chance you have to gather the most votes.
If you haven't uploaded your photo yet, click here

Good luck to all the participants.

 

1st place: by Emine Basa

 
 
2nd place: by Martin Fleckenstein

 
 
3rd place: by Renate Reichert

 

HONOURABLE MENTIONS
 
by Monkichi

 
 
沈雷

 

 

by Fernando Silveira

 
 
by Jacob (Jian) Xu

 
 
by Larry Deng APA

 
 
by Derya Doni

 
 
by Olexandr Shpyek
 
 
You can see the names of the TOP 50 here.
 
The contests are open to everybody except to crew members.
Submitting images already published / awarded on 1x is allowed.
Write
恭喜所有获奖者,精美绝伦的杰出作品!太牛了。欣赏学习了
Magnificent photos, every one of them!
Wonderful images, congrats to all the winners!
Wonderful photos, congratulations to all winners, excellent photo work
Great selection of magnificent works. Bravo.
Stunning images, congratulations to the awarded photographers!! 👏👏
Creative!!
Fabulous series of images!
Congratulations to winners and to all the artists, splendid frames!
Congratulations to all artists with their excellent works!
I would like to thank all my friends who brought my photo to first place. I also congratulate my other friends.
Heads up ... Exciting News Flash!

by Yvette Depaepe
Published the 20st of October 2025

Big things are happening at 1x!

Improvements to the 1x Curation System
We’ve got some major updates to our curation system coming up soon. 
Stay tuned for the full announcement ... it's something you won't want to miss! 

 A Milestone for the 1x Magazine – 10,000 Articles Published!

'News Flash' by Thaib Chaidar

 


1. Improvements to the 1x Curation System

To make 1x an even better platform for learning, growth, and recognition, we’re introducing some changes to how images are curated and showcased:

  • New Curation Status – “Accepted”
    Images approved by member curators will now be given the status Accepted. These images will appear on the photographer’s profile page but not in the main front-page gallery. This creates a more inclusive space for photographers who are developing their craft while still maintaining high standards for publication.

  • Expert and Head Curator Levels
    Images approved by expert curators will be Published, and those approved by head curators will be Awarded. This tiered recognition structure makes it clearer how images are evaluated and celebrated within the 1x community.

  • Improved Voting Scores
    The voting system in curation will be enhanced for greater accuracy and fairness, reflecting the quality and impact of submitted works more effectively.

  • More Transparency
    A new status indicator will show exactly where an image is in the curation process — whether it’s under review by members, experts, or head curators. This added clarity helps photographers better understand feedback and progression.

 



2.
A Milestone for the 1x Magazine – 10,000 Articles Published!

As Head Editor, I'm proud to announce that the 1x Magazine has just published its 10,000th article!

Since its launch, the magazine has become a trusted source of inspiration, education, and storytelling for photographers worldwide.
From interviews and tutorials to artistic essays and behind-the-scenes features, every article has helped shape the voice and vision of our community.

A huge thank you to my incredible editorial team, to all contributors and readers who’ve made this journey possible.
Here’s to the next 10,000 stories celebrating the art and soul of photography!
 

 



Together Forward ...
As 1x evolves, our goal remains the same — to celebrate authentic photography and foster a space where photographers of all levels can learn, grow, and shine. Stay tuned for these important updates coming soon!

Write
Dear Yvette, I congratulate you and the entire 1x.com staff on your achievements and your commitment to continuously improving our photography community. I think the new improvements announced are very interesting, and I believe they will also be very useful for us users to improve as photographers, curators, and even commentators. Best of luck and warmest regards.
Wow, 10000 articles, what an incredible achievement Yvette! Huge congratulations to you and your team. Waiting to see the upcoming changes in the curation system.
What an amazing achievement! Congratulations, Yvette and the team! Thanks for all your hard work that helped this community grow!
Proud to be here and expecting what the new improvements bring us. Thank you very much, dear Yvette.
10,000 articles! What a milestone! Congratulations to Yvette and the team! Appreciate all your efforts to improve 1x. Looking forward to another 10,000!
Dit platform geeft mij inspiratie en helpt mij verder te ontwikkelen als fotograaf. De tijdschriften worden met veel belangstelling gelezen. Gefeliciteerd Yvette en team!!
10,000記事は、とても凄く、素晴らしいことだと思います。苦労も多くあったことも想像できます。1Xで学んでいる私は、とても感謝しています。ありがとうございます。
Ich fand das alte Kuration System in Ordnung. Mal sehen wie das neue sich entwickelt. Bin gespannt.
The changes will be good, especially for the newbies, Uwe-Wilhelm!
Glückwunsch zum 10.000sten
Thank you Uwe-Wilhelm ...
I’m honored to have become a part of this fantastic community. Excited to see what these changes will bring! Thank you and congrats on 10k articles!!!
Thanks for your appreciation, dear Karl!
Ik ben er pas bij, maar oh wat een gehalte en wat een bevlogen team en deskundigheid. En Yvette wat een weergaloze artikelen een genot om te lezen en te zien. Ik zeg geef maar een mooi boek uit. Ik ben FAN.
Wat een heerlijke reactie, Marion ... Hopelijk geniet je elke dag weer opnieuw van 1x en dat voor een onbeperkte lange tijd ♥
非常感谢您未来改进令人兴奋的好消息!并恭喜 Yvette / 1x 团队和您达到 10,000 篇文章,感谢您所做的巨大工作!
Thank you, dear friend!
Congratulations to Yvette and her editorial team for reaching this milestone! Wow! That deserves a big round of applauds. And the quality and diversity of subjects covered is second to none. Here's to another 10,000 ! :-)
Thank you for your enthusiastic comment, dear Lucie ♥
I am always impressed by the rigorous selection of images and the depth of the articles. Your curation team does a fantastic job of maintaining this unmatched artistic level. Thank you for inspiring us every day!
Thanks for your appreciation, dear friend!
Susi PRO
Many congratulations to Yvette and her great team for this great editorial achievement and I am thrilled whith the Fantastic changes to come!
Thank you, dear Susi!
Congratulations on all the exciting changes ahead and much appreciated for Yvette / 1x team, your dedication and hard work have truly made a difference, and it's wonderful to see such meaningful milestones - 10k articles published ! Thank you for everything :-)
Thanks for your appreciation, dear friend!
Congratulations to Yvette and the entire 1x editorial and curation teams on this remarkable milestone! Publishing 10,000 articles is a true testament to your passion, dedication, and commitment to inspiring photographers around the world. As someone who joined 1x only a few months ago, I’ve already found the platform to be an invaluable source of learning and artistic motivation. The upcoming curation improvements sound thoughtful and encouraging, a beautiful reflection of 1x’s spirit of inclusion and excellence. Thank you for continuing to guide and uplift this wonderful community.
Thanks a lot, dear Carolina ... I hope to see you for a long long time in the future. Welcome to our unique site ;-)
Fantastic news and chapeau to Yvette and the team for their immense work.
Thank you so much, dear Hans!
Great news! And congratulations on reaching 10,000 articles, that is truly inspiring, it's a great job. Let's reach 10,000 more! :)
That's the target ... going for 10,000 more ;-) Thanks for your support!
Looks great, curious about this all. And congratulations with this milestone.
Soon, Ineke and TOP changes, believe me.
Looking forward to the new changes and congratulations on the news of 10,000 articles have published! Thank you and your team very much!
Many thanks, dear Wanghan Li ...
Congratulations to you, dear Yvette, and the whole team! Thank you!
Thanks, dear Heike!
JuLam PRO
Big congrats!! Really appreciate the commitment and professionalism! The upcoming improvements sound exciting. Thank you
Thanks and heads up, Lam ;-) The improvements are TOP ... you'll see it soon!
Congratulations on reaching 10,000 published articles! These articles have been my inspiration, my motivation, and a valuable source of learning. I truly appreciate all the effort you, Yvette, and your team have put in. Thank you!
So many warm thanks, dear Serena!
Congratulations to you, dear Yvette, and to your wonderful editorial team for the 10,000 published articles!
Thanks a lot, Elena ... We all are so proud!
An achievement that demonstrates the great professionalism and the constant commitment of you and your entire editorial team. Sincere congratulations, dear Yvette.
Thank you so much, Sergio !!!!
Wow, what a huge milestone of 10,000 articles and exciting news for the new features! You are the best, Yvette!
The upcoming changes are not my credit but the founder's credit, Jian. Anyway so proud of the milestone of 10,000 articles and you're part of our team!
So happy to join the 1X community! Learning and getting inspired by passionated photographers
Glad to hear that, Richard!
Thank you so much for the exciting news! Dear Yvette and team, congratulations on 10,000 articles! I look forward to seeing more engaging and inspiring articles in the future!
For sure, we wil keep the high quality of the articles, Eiji!
Thank you very much for the effort made to improve and congratulations on the publications achieved.
Thanks, dear Alviani!
My appreciation and congratulations on the magazine. The changes to the curation process sound exciting. I'm very curious.
Yes, the changes will be very positive, Ralf ;-)
Sounds like very positive changes. Thank you!
They are, Steven ... ;-)
Great news
Thank you, Christopher!
Wow! Great milestone, 10 000 great inspiring articles! All my admiration and congratulations to Yvette, the authors and the photographers who gifted us moments of delight and beauty! Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you, dear Ludmila ...
Huge congratulations to Yvette and the 1x Magazine team! 10,000 articles — each one sharing knowledge, creativity, and heart. What an amazing achievement and a gift to our photography community!
You're too good, Nichole!
Thank you so much for all your efforts and for sharing the latest news, dear Yvette!
My pleasure, Leonid!
Congratulations to 1x.com for this huge milestone! Special applause to Chief Editor, dear Yvette, for your unwavering commitment and editorial excellence. Your leadership continues to shape 1x.com into a beacon of artistic expression and photographic storytelling.
You make me blush, Louie ♥
Big congratulations on the 10,000 publishings, dear Yvette and your team! Always a best place to learn at 1x.com, thanks to all team members made the Website a huge success!
Thank you Molly ♥
This seems very good, excited of the future on 1X
We all are, Eliah !!!
Big congratz ! Fairly new on 1x so curious to see the new curation system taking place
Thanks, Frank ... You will notice the improvements ;-)
The changes are a good step. To further improve quality, curators need to change regularly. See PhotoVogue. I trust the 1x team and the rating system. The new system will reward newcomers more quickly with Accept status. Once a photo is Accepted, you should be able to upload another one. Then everything makes sense.
That's the way it will work soon, Steffen!
Congratulations for the magazine and huge thanks to Yvette!
♥♥♥ thank you, dear Elizaeth!
Thank you very much for these interesting news dear Yvette
Thanks Miro ... the best has yet to come ;-)
exciting times
Yes ... Thank you, Louise
Looking forward to the next stage in the evolution of 1x!
Thanks Linda ...
to dobre wiadomości, że coś się zmienia. Pozdrawiam.
Thanks Ewa!
Tebrikler 👏👏👏👏
Thanks, Ramiz!
Huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you for all the efforts made to create this unique space for photography, learning, enjoying the vibe of the community.Since my artistic journey is linked to the site, and I could grow here, I am really grateful for the work of the team.And dear Yvette❤️
Thank you, dear Gabriela ♥
That’s incredibly great news Yvette and team. Big bravos already 🙌👏👏👏
Thank you for your enthusiatic reaction, Arnaud!