In an era dominated by smartphones and social media, citizen journalism has emerged as a double-edged sword. While it provides real-time updates and amplifies voices, it can also be exploitative, sensationalist, and misleading. The recent Los Angeles wildfire highlights both the power and the pitfalls of citizen journalism, emphasizing the need for professional reporting and
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Rating 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Leica R3, paired with the Elmarit-R 28mm lens, represents a powerful yet approachable entry into the world of Leica’s SLR systems. As a camera often overshadowed by its more celebrated rangefinder cousins, the R3 deserves recognition for its precision engineering, intuitive handling, and versatility. While it may not be perfect, earning
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December was a month of intense and thought-provoking reading as I delved into four books that, despite their diverse subjects, shared an underlying thread of conflict, power, and the human condition. Each book offered a unique lens through which to understand our past, present, and future, leaving me both confused enlightened and unsettled. War by
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The year 2024 was, by all accounts, a whirlwind of unpredictability and upheaval. From political instability to global environmental challenges, it often felt like chaos was the new normal. In the midst of this turbulence, I found a sanctuary in an place: photography. For me, photography became more than just a hobby or an artistic
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Memories serve as the cornerstone of our personal narratives, anchoring us to our past while shaping how we understand our present. Nostalgia, on the other hand, is the emotional bridge that brings those memories to life, giving them with a warmth and longing for times gone by. Together, they create a powerful emotional tapestry, helping
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I haven’t been posting on here regularly because quite frankly I have been quite uninspired for the last few years. The ease of use with DSLRs and the ability to take a “perfect” photo has left me a bit bored. I randomly came up on an article highlighting the beauty of analog technology and it
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Mirrorless vs DSLR Camera: How Do They Compare? When mirrorless cameras first burst on the scene over a decade ago, professional and amateur photographers alike became excited over the possibilities that this new type of camera would bring. The emergence of the mirrorless camera also presented a potential threat to the much-loved DSRL cameras that
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It wasn’t that long ago when the word “influencer” wasn’t in most of our vocabularies. However, thanks to the power of social media, influencers not only represent one of the fastest-growing careers in recent memory—but also one of the, well, most influential ones as well. Some celebrities have jumped on the influencer bandwagon and some
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I recently read two photography books about nature – that involve nothing related to photography – that re-invigorated my passion for landscape and natural photography. That makes zero sense but let me explain. As any artist or photographer knows passion ebbs and flows. I can only be at my best when I am inspired to
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It’s not every day you see snowfall in Las Vegas. I was lucky enough to photograph these amazing snowy desert landscapes. My snowy Las Vegas photos were also featured in SF Gate! The Weather Service of Las Vegas Reported: “The system dropped down from Canada, and it’s very cold and caused snow levels to fall
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