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One of the emerging trends in the world of photography is the idea of automated recognition and tagging of things found in photographs. Flickr can now suggest autotags (link is external) for your photos, and Google’s new Photos service (link is external) lets you search... more (link is external)

Here’s a random tip: if your $1,000 camera ever gets run over by a truck, don’t just throw the crushed parts in the trash. sonyalpharumors reports (link is external) that one unlucky owner of a flattened... more (link is external)

Want to experience the work of one of the greatest American portrait photographers on your iPad? Check out Avedon (link is external), an official app created by the foundation of the late photographer... more (link is external)

Oscar Cwajbaum and his wife have been attending comic conventions together for 18 years. When they were given a point-and-shoot as a wedding gift, Oscar was eager to capture the elaborately costumed convention attendees. Now he shoots portraits of cosplayers both at conventions and on location, capturing the attention to detail and playful spirit at the heart of cosplay. Take a look at his photos and read more about his technique in our Q&A.... more (link is external)

Pelican’s $170 1510 carry on case (link is external) is advertised as a durable, dustproof, and watertight option for hauling your camera equipment from place to place, but how well does it actually keep water... more (link is external)

A family in Wisconsin says that they’ve received threats online after pictures from a recent family photo shoot went viral. The shots show the family dressed up in superhero costumes and acting out a rescue scene on railroad tracks.

There have been numerous stories in recent years of photographers (link is external),... more (link is external)

Should photographers be able to include copyrighted public building and sculptures in photos without having to worry about payment or permissions? The concept is called “freedom of panorama (link is external),” and it’s currently under attack over in Europe.

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Samsung wants to help make roads safer by incorporating some camera technology into semi-trailer trucks. By adding a front camera and a giant rear “live view” display to the trucks, Samsung’s ‘Safety Truck’ project makes it easier for drivers to see “through” the trucks and know when it’s safe to pass.

According to the statistics, an average of one person in Argentina dies every hour to a traffic accident, and many of those deaths... more (link is external)

In this article, nature and wildlife photographer Erez Marom shares the story of his shot 'Watery Grave', captured on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. As Erez admits, his original Raw capture left a lot to be desired, but post-processing yielded a result that he's proud of - quite rightfully, in our opinion. Take a look at his final image and find out how it was captured and processed.... more (link is external)

UrtheCast has published the first full color HD videos recorded of Earth from space via a new camera system mounted on the International Space Station. The videos are short recordings of regions in Barcelona, Boston, and London, and show the cities at a one-meter resolution. Read more (link is external)

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