Attack of the Grackle Cloud by Adam Baker

Birds by Adam Baker

The Instagram Workflow: Taking it to the Next Level

It’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words. With that in mind, it comes as no surprise that people on various different smartphone platforms are snapping away using Instagram to create beautiful shots of everyday views. That being said, there are quite a few impressive photos that are on Instagram that require a bit more work than just taking a photo with the app. Here’s how you can do the same with only your smartphone.

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Amazing Photos in In Focus’ Afghanistan in May

Chinook helicopter with paratroopers

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Instagram & My 4 KM Night Run

The bridge to infinity

I came home at about 22:30 and on the ride, I wondered what I’d do. When I came home, I decided that I would skip working late and go out for a run. Once I was out, I immediately felt last night’s run in my legs. That’s to be expected. It also was harder than before, and took more effort to keep going. I was hoping to improve my slow pace from yesterday, but I managed to run the same distance in almost exactly the same time. I ran 4 km in 33:31. My average pace was 8:10min/km. Highest BPM was 193 and my average was 157.

How to Carefully Hide Sensitive Photos on Your Smartphone

Whether it’s because you like taking racy pictures or you’re storing photos of some your essentials (like your prescriptions, driver’s license or your passport), it’s safe to say that you should be careful with sensitive photos because, as hackers have proven time and time again, phones can be hacked. Here’s how to hide them smartly.

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Want Better Instagram Photos? Do This!

There’s no denying how easy Instagram makes capturing snapshots while on the go. The best part, besides the filters, is the ability to instantly share photos and push them to social networks. However, I’ve come across occasions where uploading then and there is not possible or unsafe. The workaround is an easy one and one that ironically can improve the quality of your Instagrams noticeably…

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Instagraming and Mobile Photos

I have been taking a lot more photos when I’m around with my iPhone. Most of these are taken with Instagram (djrange) but sometimes I use the iPhone 4S’s camera directly, which isn’t have bad.

LEGO Stormtrooper in American Beauty: Say What?

Mike Stimpson is a photographer of plastic stuff, especially stormtrooper LEGO minifigs in interesting situations. He also takes photos of other things, but there are some pretty extraordinary photos in his portfolio, including the American Beauty Stormtrooper.

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Todd McLellan’s Disassembly Breaks Retro Tech Down Into Its Tiniest Components

These photos are part of a series by Canadian photographer Todd McLellan. They showcase retro tech that’s been completely disassembled down to its individual parts.

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