Opinions // FEBRUARY 4, 2021 The Poletecs must choose a side in a war they never wanted to take part in. To celebrate the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+, we’re undertaking a full chronological rewatch of the five original seasons, The Lost Missions, and the theatrical release. We’d be honored if you would join us […]
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How to Buy Used Gear on eBay—the Smart, Safe Way
Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover.
2034, Part I: Peril in the South China Sea
“We’ve got a ship in duress that hasn’t sent out a distress signal. Something doesn’t add up.”
‘2034: A Novel of the Next World War,’ an Exclusive Excerpt
What if things escalated? What if communications were knocked out? What if cyberwar was just the start? A note about this special six-part series.
Who Was the First Global Social Media Travel Infuencer?
You take photos, you write books, you’re published in weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines, and travel the world with the sole purpose of… traveling. You sound like one of the early social media influencers of the 2010s who was “living the dream,” constantly on the road, distributing a drip of photos and articles to the travel-enthused general public. However, it’s 1888, and your name is Frank Carpenter.
How One Photographer Paraglided a 4,700 Ft Mountain to Create Breathtaking Autumn Photos and Videos
While most photographers use a drone to create aerial images, sometimes, that isn’t enough. Sometimes, you want to soar like an eagle, going 50 mph over the sheer face of a mountaintop as you photograph. If that sounds like you, then let me share with you the story of Bernard Chen, paraglider and photographer extraordinaire.
The Only Preset You Need to Be a Great Photographer
A lot of photographers seem to fall for promises that presets make, and sometimes, they are true. There are packs out there that give decent results. But the problem with presets is that they do the creative work for you instead of helping you be the creative you wish to be. And that is what is holding you back. But what if there’s one unique preset that will distinguish your work from everyone else’s? You can’t buy it, but you can develop it. Here’s how.
