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The time has come for more rumors regarding Nikon next flagship DSLR, the D5, and boy are they exciting! Reaffirming the previously rumored 173 autofocus points and 20MP sensor, the latest rumor mentions 4K video, a crazy 15 frames per second and an ISO improvement twice that of previous upgrades. The mighty D3s had a [...]

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If you’ve never taken the time to slow down and take a good, close look in your own backyard, you could be missing out on a whole new world of beautiful and vibrantcreatures. Take for example, Samuel Jaffe–a New England based photographer who specializes in shooting caterpillars.The photos, which are part of Jaffe’s The Caterpillar [...]

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The smoothness of the water against the hard, sharp edges of the rocks or greenery that surrounds them can create very pleasing compositions. But, like all types of landscapes, photographing waterfalls can be challenging.

Follow these simple tips and youll be sure to get some great shots:

Find the Right Season

The best time to photograph waterfalls is after rainfall as it means the water is in full force, and the rain helps saturate the greens in the forest, or the moss on... more

Google hates messing around with its search engine, stating the companys involvement should be limited to ensuring the relevance of the results, it usually removes search results only once legally forced to do so. In an uncommon move, however, Google has taken initiative in this matter announcing that it will remove photos of revenge porn [...]

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How many photos do you have from a recent holiday, that you just havent had time to organize? Or, have you come back from a dream vacation and your photos just dont seem to match up with your memories? You are not alone, as this is an all too common issue, and both of these questions have their roots in a simple and easy to fix problem.

Take fewer photos, not more!

I mean this literally, but also figuratively. Yes, overall take fewer photos. But, in reality this is a lesson in... more

An excerpt from a new short story Im working on: They say its impossible to feel the Earths rotation, but standing in the meadow, the last rays of the setting sun warming my face, I feel it. I glance at my clients, sitting on the orange couch (because Victorian red velvet is so yesterday)and I [...]

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[Editor’s note: Taylor Swift letter to Apple saying that it is unfair for artists to go unpaid, seems to have made make Apple takea (somewhat limited) U turn and Apple’s swiftly responded (no pun intended) with apromise to compensate artists.] Dear Taylor Swift, I have read your open letter to Apple where you give your [...]

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All photographers want to be smarter when it comes to lighting. Some have a natural eye for what’s right, while others may have to work a little harder it, but no one gets better at it without practice. What better way to practice than one lighting lesson at a time? This quick and easy video [...]

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Photographer Jay Trinidad was on his way home when he came across a man wearing a red armband, proudly displaying the Nazi swastika at Seattles downtown ferry dock. His initial reaction was to walk away from the situation, but he decided to return and capture the image that has people wondering whats wrong with our [...]

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With the increasing presence of quality Smartphone cameras and affordable, pro-grade compact digital cameras, there are more people than ever who have the power of taking photos. But how many peopleare aware of the legal constraints that come with being a photographer, even on a hobby or amateur basis? Perhaps more importantly, how many of us know when it’s legally okay, or not okay, for someone to snap a photo of ourselves?

The answers to these questions are important for... more

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