Pesala Bandara

Journalist and Writer at PetaPixel

Journalist & Writer

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Cameraman Sues Former WWE Wrestler Who 'Went Off Script'

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

A cameraman has filed a lawsuit against a former WWE wrestler over injuries he claims to have incurred when he went “off script.” Cameraman Christopher Dispensa is suing wrestler Jonathan Good, who formerly performed in WWE as Dean Ambrose and now wrestles for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the name Jon Moxley.
Cameraman Sues Former WWE Wrestler Who 'Went Off Script'

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“Fu*king Gnarly”: Ex-UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Humbly Admits Even 100 of Her Couldn’t Take Down One GorillaRonda Rousey may be a little late to the debate, but she has given her opinion on the 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla situation. For over a month now, social …
What a Street Photographer Sees vs What He Shoots

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

A street photographer has revealed the fascinating difference between what he sees and the final image that he shoots. Freelance photographer and filmmaker Benjamin Lee, commonly known as Itchban, shared a series of viral photo carousels on Instagram and TikTok that give insight into his creative process. With these photo carousels, Itchban lets his followers in on his vision — pairing the wide, everyday scenes he initially sees with the tightly framed, striking shots he ends up taking.
Another Photographer Struck by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests, This Time in the Eye

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

A photographer says he may never regain his sight after being shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police while covering protests in Los Angeles over the weekend. According to a report by NBC4 Los Angeles, 28-year-old photographer Marshall Woodruff is recovering at Los Angeles General Medical Center after being struck in the eye on Saturday. Woodruff was documenting demonstrations near LA City Hall, where around 30,000 people had gathered to protest President Trump and his policies.
National Portrait Gallery Director Resigns After Trump Fired Her

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), has resigned just days after the Smithsonian Institution attempted to challenge President Trump’s firing of her. Two weeks ago, Trump claimed he was firing Sajet. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on May 30, Trump announced that he would be dismissing the director of the NPG for being “highly partisan” as “a strong supporter” of diversity initiatives that his administration opposes.
This Wacky Walk Gets You The Perfect Candid Photos

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

Social media users are convinced that this bizarre walk will guarantee that photographers capture the perfect candid shots. According to a viral trend on TikTok and Instagram, there is a foolproof method to get the ultimate candid photo. Social media users claim that posing naturally is out. Instead, groups are galloping toward the camera while fake laughing together to create photos that look genuinely spontaneous and joyful.
Cindy Sherman is Destroying and Reprinting Her Damaged Photographs

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

Photographer Cindy Sherman has launched an initiative that allows her damaged prints to be destroyed and replaced with new, artist-approved versions to preserve her iconic images for future generations. According to a report by The Art Newspaper, the photographer, known for her self-portraits launched the Cindy Sherman Legacy Project (CSLP) today (June 16).
Urbex Photographer Accidentally Locks Himself in Cell in Abandoned Prison

1 week ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

An urban explorer photographer was arrested after accidentally locking himself in a jail cell overnight when he broke into an abandoned prison to take photos. Photographer Cody M. Mallon found himself imprisoned inside the former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, New York City this weekend and needed to be rescued by police and firefighters. New York State Police responded to a report of a trespass at the abandoned prison at approximately 12:04 A.M. on June 14.
NYC Homeowner Finds Hidden Phone Camera Covered in Duct Tape Buried in Front Lawn

2 weeks ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

A New York City homeowner discovered a phone — covered in duct tape with only the camera lens exposed — buried in her front lawn. It is believed to be part of a growing trend in which burglars plant covert cameras to spy on potential victims and track when they leave. According to a report by KTVZ 21, Mary Kehoe — who has lived in her home in Forest Hill in Queens, New York City for 35 years — discovered the hidden camera buried in the front lawn outside her home in late May.
Camera Trap Captures First-Ever Photo of Clouded Leopard Hunting a Slow Loris

2 weeks ago | petapixel.com | Pesala Bandara

A camera trap captured the first-ever photographic evidence of a clouded leopard preying on a Bengal slow loris. The image was taken by a camera trap, set up by the Wildlife Institute of India and the forest department, in Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam, India on December 7, 2024. The discovery was reported in a recent study published in the Journal of Wildlife Sciences. The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) was photographed by a camera trap as it walked along a wide forest path.