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The Great Stone Chute to Sgúrr Alasdair

Shore Leave • 39 implied HN points • 14 Nov 21
🏝 Travel Adventure Nature Hiking Exploration Photography
  1. Traveling can bring a sense of freedom and joy. For instance, crossing into Scotland felt like a big relief after a difficult time in London.
  2. Nature offers beautiful and challenging adventures. Climbing in the Scottish hills showed both stunning views and tough terrain.
  3. Sharing experiences with others can enhance the journey. Meeting fellow travelers and enjoying moments together makes trips even more memorable.

How We Learn Cities

polymathematics • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Urban Studies Travel Writing Photography Literature Personal narrative
  1. When you visit a new city, everything feels exciting but overwhelming. It's easy to just rush through the sights instead of really experiencing them.
  2. Over time, you start to notice things differently. What once seemed strange can become part of your routine, making the city feel more like home.
  3. Taking notes of everyday details can help you remember your experiences better. It’s important to appreciate and capture the little things around you.

An evening love affair looking through the lens of the USSR

One bag many places • 1 HN point • 01 May 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Vintage History
  1. The Helios 44-2 lens is a vintage legend famous for its swirly Bokeh, highly accessible, continues to be relevant, and creates a dreamy feel in photos.
  2. The lens was made in multiple factories, with some variations in quality control, but generally offers exceptional value for its price.
  3. Vintage lenses like the Helios can provide unique characteristics and quality results that might surprise and fascinate photographers, even though they come from a different era.
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There's a difference between looking and seeing...

lifeboat • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Wildlife Conservation Education Career
  1. Photography can transform everyday sights by freezing a moment, revealing details we might not notice otherwise.
  2. Filmmaking requires understanding how to slow down action to show what's happening, balancing practicality with creativity.
  3. Observing wildlife with patience and respect is key, knowing when to film and when to simply observe to avoid disturbing the animals.

Instagram is a Rural Cancer

Pursuits • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Society Nature Photography Privacy Social media
  1. Moving from town to country can bring significant changes and challenges, especially in dealing with an influx of tourists lacking rural norms.
  2. The invasion of social media influencers and disrespectful tourists in rural areas is causing tension and conflicts with locals, forcing some to seek more isolated areas.
  3. Respect for nature and rural communities is crucial; appreciate the environment by walking in it, rather than treating it as a backdrop for social media posts or disrespectful behavior.

Vintage Vision: Unveiling the Timeless Magic of Tikam Chand ji's 1860 Camera!

Stemble - for the love of STEM! • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography History Technology Social media
  1. Tikam Chand ji uses a vintage 1860 camera to capture moments in Jaipur, preserving history in a unique way.
  2. Photography is a family legacy for Tikam Chand ji, continuing the skilled tradition through generations.
  3. Tikam Chand ji's dedication to mastering and maintaining the antique Carl Zeiss 1860 camera showcases his love for photography and history.

If it seems too good to be true THEN IT IS, part 17:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Internet Tech Photography
  1. Silicon Valley's unheard voices are being highlighted through 'The Techies Project', showcasing minorities in the tech industry.
  2. Be wary of online scams promising discounted designer dresses - if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  3. Our relationship with photographs is changing as we take more but look at them less, raising questions about the purpose of photography.

#your #authentic #self

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 16
🕹 Technology Internet Conspiracy Photography Apps Mysteries
  1. Internet sleuth Daniel Luke started a website to explore the Halbach murder after watching 'Making a Murderer.'
  2. There was truth to the internet conspiracy that Michael Jackson wrote music for Sonic 3 as discovered by Sonic fandom.
  3. Gage Skidmore, a 22-year-old photographer, became widely known through crowdfunding and Creative Commons.

Let’s hope they come in peace.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 14
🎭️ Culture Media Social media Events Photography Journalism
  1. Facebook's new community manager used to be a war photographer, bringing unique perspectives on photography and social media.
  2. Teaching software engineers social skills can be challenging and pricey, but important for effective communication.
  3. Hallmark's Mother's Day operation is very pink, giving an inside look at how the company celebrates the occasion.

Architectures of Violence

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Digital Art Photography Documentary Journalism
  1. Design and architecture of online platforms can either promote harmful behavior or facilitate positive interactions. The same space used for innocent activities can also be exploited for dangerous agendas.
  2. Art can serve as a powerful medium to confront challenging topics and spark important conversations. It allows for direct engagement with uncomfortable realities and prompts reflection.
  3. Creating friction and discomfort through art can provoke critical thinking and awareness about social issues. By presenting overwhelming content, it emphasizes the need to address harmful elements present on mainstream online platforms.

Physics vs Surrealism

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Surrealism Physics Electronic Music Visual Arts
  1. Berenice Abbott used her art to make physics compelling and accessible, rather than using physics to create art.
  2. In the past, there was a fear in the scientific community that public engagement in science would corrupt the purity of science.
  3. Science communication should be seen as a form of research that extends understanding and application of knowledge, not just as PR for scientists.

Max Dauven: Esoteric Memes

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Memes Photography Abstract
  1. Max Dauven explores the visual language of memes through a photographic perspective
  2. The showcased artworks form a triptych depicting abstracted memetic symbols from the esoteric and spiritual meme subculture
  3. The pieces include 'Samsara Wheel,' 'Allegory of the Cave,' and 'Pondering / My green Pill,' all presented in inkjet-print with black aluminum frames

Julianna Ham: Starterpack

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Futurism Sculpture Photography Painting
  1. The post discusses a future scenario through the lens of a professional managerial class woman's belongings. It explores themes of scarcity, automated labor, and a commercialized spirituality.
  2. The image in the post is a mix of digital composition, sculptures, and photographs. It blurs the lines between real and fake, future and past, rich and poor.
  3. The artwork is created using a variety of materials like Crystal Clear film, Rockite cement, pink marble, and mid-20th century glass, highlighting a blend of modern and traditional elements.

Max Dauven: Assuming Control

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Memes Digital Art
  1. Max Dauven is a photographer from Cologne, Germany, who recently graduated from the Academy of Media Arts.
  2. In his diploma project, Dauven explored the visual aspects of memes through a photographic lens, connecting analog/digital photography with internet meme practices.
  3. Dauven's approach involved arranging and photographing key meme fragments as sculptures in a photo studio, minimally digitally processed to preserve their essence and showcased as art pieces.

The jagged edges of decay in the photographs of Timothy Henze

RUINS • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Gallery Artist Abstraction
  1. Timothy Henze's photographs focus on ordinary details often overlooked, capturing beauty in somber stillness.
  2. Henze's images blur the lines between abstraction and representation, inviting viewers to see familiar places in a new light.
  3. Henze's photography, influenced by journalistic tradition, highlights the beauty in the mundane and encourages viewers to appreciate the ordinary in a new way.