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At the end of the Tsauchab Dune Valley in Namibia is the famous Deadvlei, which was cut off from Sossusvleiand any water sourceby a low dune an estimated 700-800 years ago.

The lack of water, the arid climate and the hard wood of the Namibian Camel Thorn tree have kept the trees of Deadvlei from decomposing. The result is a collection of... more

There probably isn’t a photographer in the business who hasn’t heard someone say, “You must have a great camera!” But is the camera really the primary reason behind a great shot? Putting this to the test,... more

Heres an interesting 10-minute video by professional photographer Craig Roberts in which he takes us through how his camera gear bag has evolved from 1986 until today.

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Many years ago I made a Blurb photo book that was beautiful, but required hours and hours of my time to get it all just right. It was an enjoyable process really, but I just dont find I have that kind of time or patience anymore. But I love a nice photo book what better way to get photos off your phone or hard drive and make them into something tangible?

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Legendary photo editor John G. Morris died today in Paris. He was 100. Morris was a titan in the world of photojournalism, serving as photo editor for LIFE, The New York Times, National Geographic, and Magnum. Photographers he worked closely with include Robert Capa and W. Eugene Smith.

Morris was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, on December 7, 1916. As the London Picture Editor of Life magazine during World War II, Morris was responsible for... more

Following some initial lab testing results, Lensrentals has published a full review of the highly-anticipated Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 Art. While lab testing suggests that it doesn't quite keep up with... more

Here’s a 3-minute video that shows the reality behind many picture-perfect Instagram photos. It was created by Ditch the Label, an anti-bullying organizationworking in the USA, UK, and Mexico.

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Here’s a timelapse video showing how an old plastic camera melts away when you expose it to acetone fumes. The 3-minutes in the video spans 25 hours of real time.

Acetone is the organic compound that’s the primary ingredient in nail polish removers and paint thinners. It’s a good solvent for many types of plastic, and as the video shows, you only need to expose plastics to the fumes rather than the liquid for dissolving to happen.

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EyeEm has revealed the finalists for its fourth annual photography contest, the largest competition of its kind. Chosen from more than 590,000 submissions, these photos are contending for the top spot in one of five different categories: 'The Street Photographer,' 'The Great Outdoors,' 'The Portraitist,' 'The Architect,' and 'The Photojournalist.' The 100 selected photos can be viewed on EyeEm's awards website.

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Here’s a 3-minute video byphotographer Francisco Hernandez that shows the difference diffusion panels can make for an outdoor portrait. There are both pros and cons to hard or... more

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