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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

It’s only Tuesdayand this week is already looking good for eBay browsersespecially if youre a Nikon fan. Yesterday, we shared with you a super rare Nikon lens being sold on eBay for $33K. Today, weve come across an even more exclusive Nikon F3 camera modified for NASA to use during shuttle missions. According to seller [...]

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Will Sutton, well known for his wicked parkour skills, is quite possibly the only person capable of making selfie sticks cool. Using a GoPro and a selfie stick, the London-based professional free runner, created this action-filled point-of-view selfie video while showing off what he can do. Have a seat before watching this; Suttons incredible talent [...]

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Irresponsible and ill-intentioned drone operators continue to pose safety and security hazards, and researchers continue to develop inventive ways of taking out the rogue devices. The Drone Catcher is not the first anti-drone solution nor the first anti-drone drone, but its definitely the closest one to possessing superhero capabilities. Developed by Michigan Techs HIRo Lab [...]

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