Samsung has just revealed its newest Galaxy S24 series, and it’s turning heads, particularly with its remarkable photography capabilities. It’s not just about the impressive camera setup on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which now boasts a 50MP 5x telephoto camera; it’s also about the array of new photography AI features that are stealing the spotlight.The photography features get a boost with the introduction of the new ProVisual Engine. It is touted to enhance various aspects, including night photography, noise performance, zoom quality, color reproduction, and HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging.

The ProVisual Engine of the Galaxy S24 series stands out as a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools. These tools not only elevate image-capturing capabilities but also enhance creative freedom throughout the entire process, from setting up a shot to sharing it on social media.

The upgraded Nightography capabilities of the Galaxy S24 series ensure that photos and videos captured with Space Zoom shine in any lighting condition, even when zoomed in. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, in particular, features a larger pixel size compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, now at 1.4 μm, which is 60% bigger. This improvement allows for capturing more light in dim conditions, enhancing overall low-light performance.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra tackles blur with a broader optical image stabilizer (OIS) range and improved hand-shake compensation. Video recording sees enhancements as both front and rear cameras feature a Dedicated ISP Block for noise reduction.

The Galaxy S24 employs gyro information analysis to differentiate between the filmmaker’s movement and the subject’s, enabling more efficient noise removal. This results in clearer videos even in low-light conditions and from a considerable distance.

The ProVisual Engine not only assists in capturing the perfect shot but also streamlines the photo editing process. With the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI automatically suggests editing options for photos in your gallery. For example, you can eliminate reflections from the image with a single button press.

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Additionally, you have the option to fill out a photo. If the photo is tilted, the AI will automatically fill in the borders. It’s also possible to move a person or object within the frame and have the background seamlessly filled in.

The Edit Suggestion feature leverages Galaxy AI to recommend appropriate adjustments for each photo. To provide transparency, whenever the Galaxy S24 employs generative AI to enhance an image, a watermark will appear on the image and in the metadata. This ensures you’re aware that AI has been used, promoting transparency in the editing process.

Moving on. If you have a fast-paced video that needs to be slowed down, the new Instant Slow-mo feature can generate additional frames based on movements. This results in a smoother slowdown of action-packed moments, providing a more detailed and visually engaging look.

HDR shooting has seen significant improvements, too, and the SuperHDR feature now comes with an HDR preview. This allows you to preview how the photo will look before you actually capture it. Additionally, there is support for HDR shooting in third-party apps like Instagram and Snapchat, as well as enhancements to the HDR gallery for a better viewing experience.

Clearly, AI takes center stage in the new photography features of the Galaxy S24 series. Whether it is through on-device capabilities or cloud-based features, these smartphones are heavily infused with AI in multiple aspects.

Raymond “Ray” Weaver returned to Kalispell from World War I in 1919 with permanent lung damage from a mustard gas attack in the trenches of France.

On returning home, he picked up a camera and seemingly never put it down. Capturing photos of everyday life in a midcentury American town —  swimmers at Woodland Park, shoppers bustling along Main Street, a downtown auto accident — Weaver’s sharp eye and strong sense of composition come through each image.

Weaver was born in 1892 and died in 1964. 

A dozen of Weaver’s images will be on display through the winter months at the Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, thanks to Rand and Linda Robbin and museum volunteer Jane Renfrow. 

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 

For more information visit nwmthistory.org or call 756-8381.

Acclaimed Whitefish photographer Chuck Haney will present his annual benefit show on Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at the O’Shaughnessy Center in downtown Whitefish. 

The multimedia show will feature still photography and time-lapse cinematography in several presentations. Subjects include ocean coasts, Iceland, Portugal and the past year of travel across Montana and the U.S. 

Haney is well known for his spectacular landscape work, but also captures interesting people, the local music scene, wildlife, birds, cityscapes and outdoor sports images. 

Haneys’ work has been published in 16 coffee-table books (many solo) and numerous calendars and magazines including over 300 cover images in a 30-year career as a professional photographer.

The price of admission will be a cash donation. All proceeds go to benefit the local North Valley Food Bank and Whitefish Theater Company.

Zhang Yu, a physical education (PE) teacher at an elementary school in Kecheng district, Quzhou city, east China’s Zhejiang Province, doubles as an unofficial photographer, capturing and preserving his students’ childhood memories.

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His journey as a photographer began in October 2014, shortly after he started working at the school. He captured a spontaneous moment of six children playing with sycamore leaves in front of a mottled wall on a sunny day. He has been photographing his students for nearly a decade, creating a vast archive.

The first picture of the six children, some using sycamore leaves to shield themselves from the sun while others peer through the leaves at the sky, received widespread praise. This encouraged Zhang to continue capturing everyday moments of his students’ school life, using his mobile phone.

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So far, Zhang has amassed a collection of over 100,000 photos, documenting the unguarded moments of his students — their joy, messiness during meals, moments of shyness or upset, and concentration on schoolwork.

Zhang’s images have become a cherished part of the students’ experiences, often referenced in their diaries and writing assignments.

“We were all lying in the grass with dappled sunlight across our faces,” recalled Mei Zijie, a student, about his favorite photo.

“I was crouching under a maple tree when my teacher took the picture. The light was bright, and the maple leaves were beautifully yellow and green. The picture is so lovely. It makes me feel like someone was recording my childhood,” said Zheng Jiale, now an eighth-grader.

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According to Zhang, photography has helped him connect with the children. Initially, students found him a bit intimidating due to his serious demeanor. However, as the students saw themselves captured in cute and humorous moments, they warmed up to Zhang and became more enthusiastic in PE classes, the teacher noted.

Zhang’s photos have also caught his colleagues’ attention, motivating them to capture memorable moments of children during festivals, sports, and other major events.

“What left the deepest impression on me was a group photo of children with their arms around each other’s shoulders. In Zhang’s pictures, I saw a different side of the kids,” said Chen Meiling, a colleague of Zhang.

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Zhang often shares photography tips and discusses the concept of “happy education” with his colleagues. He believes that childhood should be fun, happy, and innocent.

“I hope to publish a photo album someday or hold a photography exhibition. I want the photos to remind students who have graduated from our school of the happy moments from their childhoods and to help more people recall their own golden years as children,” Zhang said.

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