It’s said that history is written by the victors. But at the same time, those victors often end up mythologizing the brave, failed losers that came before them. According to National Geographic Magazine, our fascination with failed explorers isn’t just about scaring ourselves silly with stories of ice-encrusted tombs and cannibalism. It’s a vital function of our will to make progress.
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Did you know that instant film cameras are still being made? Fujifilm’s line of Instax cameras has been trying to weather the digital storm, and it’s now releasing a new Instax camera that has a whole lot more style.
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If you’ve stared in awe at the recent influx of colorized black and white photos popping up online, wondering just how someone was able to bring such life to an image, here’s your answer. Mads Madsen, a talented 18-year-old Photoshop artist, has created a detailed six-minute video documenting the process he uses to add color to historic images.
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A well-shot portrait is an amazing thing: it can reveal hidden depths of personality and convey layers upon layers of emotional complexity. This video tries to get to the bottom of what makes the perfect portrait photograph.
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Canon has expanded its PowerShot line of digital cameras with four new models, the PowerShot G16, S120, SX510 HS and the SX170 IS. All four models are powered by DIGIC technology and fall solidly into the compact camera category, with the latter two rolling out in next month, and the first two following a few […]
Joby, maker of the GorillaPod, has introduced the MPod Mini Stand and the GPod Mini Magnetic, two small and flexible tripods that are designed for compact digital cameras and smartphones. Both are now available in the US from Joby’s website, with the smartphone-based MPod Mini and the Magnetic GPod being priced at $14.95 USD. The […]
Last week, you showed off your monochrome skills in classic silver. This week, you’ll take a photo in a different way: Find a scene that’s predominantly one color, and capture that color to its fullest.
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Samsung’s Android-powered Galaxy Camera
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Like many developers, Instagram defends itself against clone apps and other clear abuses of its image. However, the photo-focused social network is now cracking down on subtler variations of its branding. The company has updated its brand guidelines to forbid Instagram-compatible services from including “insta” or “gram” in their names; they also can’t use modifications of Instagram’s signature logo. These similar-looking offerings could be mistaken for officially endorsed products, according to Instagram. The firm isn’t taking any offenses lightly, either. In a notice to Luxogram that was obtained by TechCrunch, Instagram asked for a response to its concerns within 48 hours, and required both logo and name changes within a “reasonable period.” Given the abundance of third-party developers that lean on the Instagram name to lure customers, the tougher policy could spark some confusion as companies rebrand their services en masse.
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Via: TechCrunch
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The Google+ Photos app has been the exclusive domain of the Pixel for a while now, with that changing today as Google expands the app to all Chromebooks. With the Google+ Photos app, Chromebook users can take advantage of the convenience of the Google+ photo features, as well as the Google+ Photos app’s specific functionality, […]
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