Photography and text by Bill Edwards Intimate Landscapes My more distant photo trips into the expansive mountains of Washington’s Cascades provide ample opportunity to capture rugged alpine landscapes with dramatic views, while the local woodland trails are all about the little views. I affectionately call them “Intimate Landscapes.” Between the rains, I hike the lonely… Continue reading Selected Intimate Landscapes of Newcastle Area Trails
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Get stargazing for less with these telescope deals
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › April is Global Astronomy Month, and though the month is nearly over, you can still partake in some stargazing to celebrate. And if you don’t yet have a telescope or maybe want to upgrade… Continue reading Get stargazing for less with these telescope deals
Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?
What You’ll Be Creating Today, we will be taking a look at what a lens flare is, why it can be both good and bad, and how to add lens flare in Photoshop. Let’s find out how this hardware error turned into an artistic asset! What We’ll Learn You’re ready to begin learning about lens… Continue reading Lens Flare Trends! What Is Lens Flare and How to Add It?
The James Webb Telescope just sent back these amazing images of a dying star
Wolf-Rayet stars are known to be efficient dust producers, and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows this to great effect. Cooler cosmic dust glows at the longer mid-infrared wavelengths, displaying the structure of WR 124’s nebula. The nebula is made of material cast off from the aging star in random… Continue reading The James Webb Telescope just sent back these amazing images of a dying star
The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE IT It offers a fast aperture in a compact and lightweight body. Best for pros NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S SEE IT With a little… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens for Nikon in 2023
The best galaxy projectors for 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sega Toys Homestar Flux SEE IT Best budget BlissLights Sky Lite – LED Laser Star Projector SEE IT Best for kids Fortally Nebula Star Projector 360 Degree SEE IT Galaxy projectors mimic… Continue reading The best galaxy projectors for 2023
The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…
The 500px Global Photography Awards winners have been selected and we can’t wait to share the deserving winners of the 2022 edition with you. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the exceptional talent within the community, with the bonus of walking away with prizes that can help you develop your passion for photography.… Continue reading The 500px Global Photography Awards 2022 Winners Are…
The best 3D printers under $500
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Overall Creality Ender 3 S1 SEE IT A great filament printer with good modability and a wide feature set. Best Resin ANYCUBIC Photon M3 SEE IT A super detailed 4k resin printer. Best… Continue reading The best 3D printers under $500
Best 3D printers under $1000 in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best Overall R QIDI X-Plus SEE IT Great prints with easy assembly. Best Budget Creality Ender-3 S1 SEE IT An affordable hobbyists printer with some power-features. Best Resin ANYCUBIC Photon Mono X 6K SEE… Continue reading Best 3D printers under $1000 in 2023
Spring Training 2023: Get Ready to Photograph Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball trumps the Big Leagues. Tickets are significantly cheaper, atmosphere is casual and parking is way easier. Plus the players are playing for heart, not purse. Although ballplayers on the farm teams may not have the talent or skills of the guys in The Show, the action—and therefore your chance for a great… Continue reading Spring Training 2023: Get Ready to Photograph Minor League Baseball