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Of all the planets found in the Solar System, only five of the brightest planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, can be seen with the naked eye. While all five of these planets can be seen throughout most of the year, as of this morning they can all be seen simultaneously as they [...]

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Today, Leica unveiled the Leica X-U (Typ 113), its first camera made specifically for shooting in rough, wet conditions. Waterproof down to 49 feet, shockproof from 4 feet and rustproof, this rugged camera is designed to take a beating and keep on shooting. In front of its 16.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor is a signature Summilux [...]

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Youmay have seen a lotofcandid photography all over the Internet and wondered, what isit all about? If you’ve never tried it before, or only have a bit of experience, I am going to lay out a roadmap to help you get started and improve your street photography.

Street Corner, SoHo, NYC.

Street photography is the art of capturing life, culture, and humanity, in a candid manner. It is fascinating because a small percentage of photographers seem to be... more

GoPro cant catch a break. A week ago company shares dropped to an all-time low after announcing they would be laying off 7% of their workforce after a slump in sales. Then, earlier this week, we shared news that investors have filed a lawsuit against GoPro for sharing misleading numbers and projections, causing massive losses [...]

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2015 was a good year for Canon. Not only did it release the record-breaking 50MP 5Ds and 5Ds R DSLR cameras, it also broke its own record for the highest number of patents the company was granted in one year. Canon also maintained its top spot among Japanese companies, and has marked its 30th consecutive [...]

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If you are looking for a themed shoot idea, shooting the elements is quite a nice theme. One way would be to take it to the extremes and shoot elaborate setups like this one or this one. The other way could be to take it on the light side and make it a fun family [...]

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Pets have always been a big part of my life, and are important members of many of the families I photograph. I encourage my clients to include pets in their photo sessions wherever possible. Animals bring a whole new dynamic to a family photo shoot, providing a focus for the children, and a great icebreaker for all parties.

My interest in pet photography widened when a colleague invited me to join a group called Photographers for Animal Rescue. It is a group of professional... more

Id like to think that as I age I get wiser. I sure hope so because I want to be a better person every day! Lately Ive been pondering about Principles. For most of my life Ive been chasing after the 1-2-3 approach only to realize that things so complex, I would have been better [...]

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Do you know the difference between the Opacity and Flow sliders when using the paintbrush tool?

Here is a quick illustration to show what is happening.

Opacity sets the ceiling of darkness or opaqueness… Flow sets the speed that the color is applied. Think of Flow like dialing the amount of water coming out of a faucet. 100 per cent gives you all of the color in one shot, while lower Flow allows for lighter lines that will build up to the Opacity ceiling. Hence the last two... more

Do you know the difference between the Opacity and Flow sliders when using the paintbrush tool?

Here is a quick illustration to show what is happening.

Opacity sets the ceiling of darkness or opaqueness… Flow sets the speed that the color is applied. Think of Flow like dialing the amount of water coming out of a faucet. 100 per cent gives you all of the color in one shot, while lower Flow allows for lighter lines that will build up to the Opacity ceiling. Hence the last two... more

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