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Russian Mother Takes Magical Pictures of Her Two Kids With Animals On Her Farm. These wonderful photographs by Elena Shumilova plunge the viewer into a beautiful world that revolves around two boys and their adorable dog, cat, duckling and rabbit friends. Taking advantage of natural colors, weather conditions and her enchanting surroundings, the gifted Russian artist creates cozy and heartwarming photography that will leave you amazed.

Show Full Text The boys in the photographs are the photographer’s sons and the animals belong to the farm she runs. “I largely trust my intuition and inspiration when I compose photos. Rural settings, natural phenomena and the changing seasons seem to be the greatest stimuli in her works. Shumilova told us her passion for photography manifested in early 2012 when she got her first camera. We suggest you take a cup of tea, lean back comfortably in your armchair and browse this beautiful collection of Elena Shumilova’s photographs.

See her gallery on: Flickr | 500px “Children and animals – it’s my life. Green bow. Topless photos atop Empire State Building spark lawsuit. 14 January 2014Last updated at 13:06 ET Model Shelby Carter, said to be a friend of photographer Allen Henson, was filmed while topless on 9 August 2013 The owners of New York's Empire State Building have sued a photographer who shot images of a topless woman on the skyscraper's observation deck. They say Allen Henson's actions in August were "inappropriate" at a family tourist attraction and that he lacked permission to hold a photoshoot there. The owners seek $1.1m (£670,000) in damages. Henson says the photos were taken of a friend on his personal cellphone and have "zero commercial value". The New York-based photographer and Iraq war veteran told the BBC he first learned of the lawsuit through the news media on Monday and had not yet retained a lawyer. 'A great view' Allen Henson, an Iraq war veteran, says tourists were taking photos without permission, too "We thought it would just be wonderful, a great view… no harm no foul," he added.

"It's not logical," he said of the lawsuit. Tina Modotti: An amazing life in photography. New digital camera system can capture objects at 7,500 miles per hour. Whether it’s an athlete running down the field or a train zooming by, high-speed action is something that’s usually difficult to photograph, requiring a fast camera and a bit of luck. So imagine if you’re asked to photograph an object that’s traveling at 7,500 miles per hour. How on Earth are you going to do that? Well, you’d call up a company in Laguna Hills, California, called MetroLaser, which has developed a high-speed system that works with current pro DSLRs.

A fast-moving object freeze-framed using MetroLaser’s digital streak camera system. MetroLaser, a company that makes “optical diagnostic solutions,” was tasked to develop this camera by the U.S. Air Force as a replacement for film-based streak cameras, which uses film that’s no longer manufactured but are still in used at high-speed test tracks. This new digital streak system works with any camera designed for commercial portraits and standard flashes, while the software can run on compact, low-power computers. 4 court cases that boosted photographers' rights. Your Photostream. Master Your DSLR Camera: A Better Way to Learn Digital Photography - Betterbook. Bring Home a Professional Photojournalist Mary F. Calvert helps you take control of your powerful DSLR camera, teaching you how to manage movement and light and how to properly set up your shots.

In-Depth Video Tutorials In beautiful HD, discover the gorgeous photos hidden in everyday situations, while also capturing the moments that could have easily passed you by. The Experts Mary F. Calvert Mary is an award-winning humanitarian photojournalist and former staff photographer for The Washington Times, where she covered Congress, political campaigns, and the White House for 11 years. David Becker David is a veteran technology journalist who has written camera reviews and covered digital imaging news for publications including Wired, Men's Journal, CNET, and Macworld. Cut Through the Jargon Tap, swipe, and slide your way through concepts like aperture, shutter speed, focal length and ISO. 30 Slideshows and Guided Tours 25 Common Shooting Scenarios Troubleshooting.