Optimize JPEG photos for best quality

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by Ahmed - April 4, 2018July 4, 20180

JPEG, or JPG, which stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, has become somewhat of a standard for sharing photographs online. It offers excellent quality, good compression, and a reasonable file size. Yes, it is a lossy format. That means that you can optimize it, at the expense of some information

22 Celebrities as 19th Century Generals

by Ahmed - December 29, 20170

Historic generals have always captured our imagination. They have been romaticized, in large part thanks to the uniform, and accompanying decorations. And when it comes to uniforms, the 19th century witnessed some of the most swanky ones. Today's celebrities are no less adored, often portraying historic figures, or imitating their appearance.

Photoshop Greatest Battle Photos Are Hilarious

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by Ahmed - December 21, 20170

Most people are unaware of how powerful Photoshop has become and the wondrous things that can be accomplished with it. Furthermore, this type of power could be used for nefarious purposes in the near future, especially when it comes to videos. In the meantime, enjoy the below photos. Here are hilarious

Photos of 10 Amazing and Mostly Unknown Mountains

by Ahmed - May 10, 2015December 29, 20170

We come across a lot of photos of the Alps and the Himalayas, but there are so many other hidden gems in the world. Check out these pictures of 10 amazing places on earth that you likely have yet to see: 1. Bungle Bungle Range, Australia 2. Fairy Chimneys, Turkey 3. Cerro Torre,

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MRI photos of fruits and vegetables

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by Ahmed - April 22, 20150

MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, is a technique that uses radio waves to penetrate an object and create layered images of its internal makeup. It is most commonly used for medical purposes, but with a little creativity, can create interesting results with other objects. MRI technologist Andy Ellison works at the

100 year old frozen negatives from Antarctica

by Ahmed - February 4, 2015December 29, 20170

The Antarctic Heritage Trust was restoring an old expedition hut in Antarctica. Inside the hut, they discovered a box of frozen negatives that had been preserved for a hundred years. The cellulose nitrate negatives were encased in a block of ice and had to be carefully thawed. A century of

80s style portraits recreated

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by Ahmed - January 13, 20150

If you grew up in the 1980s, you might recall some peculiar things. Among them the strange fashion and photography. Thick ties, equally thick mustaches and polaroid cameras. These were just some of the things one would see. Photographs would have a saturated, sepia tone and the use of starlight

Why an expensive full-frame DSLR is not for you

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by Ahmed - January 8, 20150

A number of my friends dream of the day they will save enough money to own an expensive, full-frame DSLR. One friend has gone so far as to abandon his point-and-shoot and swear off photography. For him, it's either full-frame or nothing. As I often point out, for most people, gear

Nikon D750 named Camera of the Year 2014

Nikon

by Ahmed - January 6, 2015January 5, 20150

Popular Photography has declared the Nikon D750 Camera of the Year for 2014. It came out ahead of a number of amazing cameras and even outperformed the mightier professional series cameras from Nikon and Canon. The Nikon D750 is targeted towards semi-professional to professional photographers. It is an attractive body for

How a photographer went two years without money

by Ahmed - January 5, 2015December 29, 20170

Photographers like yours truly, those who prefer to do a whole variety of things instead of focusing on a single niche, have it pretty rough. It is really difficult to build and grow your business while wandering strange areas or trying out new experiences. Shantanu Starick is one photographer who