Topaz Photo AI released a new update, and I tested it with all the pictures I took over the weekend. The face recovery option is amazing—especially for group photos where not all faces are always in focus. The following video shows this new release in action.
Last weekend was a Karate Weekend! Almost 1000 pictures in burst that then I had to sort and clean deleting the ones that I did not like or were not too good to leave and process around 400 pictures all of them summarized in the above slideshow. Later during the week I'll post my favorite here.
It’s not my story, but it might as well be, considering I’m older than the guy telling it and the fact that I have used all the Operating Systems released from Microsoft from DOS to Windows 11. I didn’t buy an M4—I got the M3—but still, the experience you get from Apple MacBooks is unbelievable, especially for those whose world was previously Windows- or Microsoft-based.
The fascinating world of behind-the-scenes miniatures. Any movie featuring large-scale destruction that's difficult to reproduce in real life often relies on them. The following video shows how these miniatures are created.
The well known authority in the Computers World PC Magazine has reviewed the Canon R1.
The Canon EOS R1 is a fantastic camera made for a clear audience: Creative professionals who point their lens at fast-moving subjects and are expected to deliver a clear, sharp image for publication. It's the camera you want on the sidelines at major sporting events, and in the hands of photojournalists covering major news events. On that level, it's a rousing success, and Canon-using pros who haven't yet made the move away from a 1D SLR and don't mind paying extra to be on the bleeding edge are sure to get great results.This is Canon’s flagship camera, and despite the criticism—mainly due to the minimal differences between the Canon R3 and the R1—the R1 remains a dream camera for every sports and wildlife photographer, though its steep price tag ($6,300) puts it out of reach for many, including me.
Alligators in Florida are, quite literally, everywhere, and their presence is deeply woven into the state’s natural landscape and culture.
With over 1.3 million alligators estimated to live in the state, they can be found in virtually every freshwater body, including lakes, rivers, swamps, marshes, ponds, canals, and even some brackish environments. From the Everglades to suburban retention ponds and golf course water hazards, it’s not uncommon for Floridians to spot an alligator sunning itself along a bank or gliding stealthily through water.
Their widespread presence is due in part to strong conservation efforts. American alligators were once on the brink of extinction in the mid-20th century due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss. However, through federal and state protections, they’ve made a remarkable recovery and are now considered a conservation success story.
If there’s water, there are most likely alligators—that’s the rule you should follow. Even if you don’t see them, they see you. This baby alligator was watching me without moving a muscle for a long time, and if it hadn’t been for his nose breaking the calm surface of the lake, I wouldn’t have noticed him at all.
I completely agree with this article. Technically speaking, there’s no logical reason to justify why Canon is pricing the EOS-1D X Mark III at $6,499 while the Canon R1 is being sold for around $6,300—unless, perhaps, the R1 isn’t selling well and is being treated as little more than a new version of the Canon R3.
Don’t get me wrong—the EOS-1D X Mark III is built like a tank. It’s one of the best DSLRs on the market. It’s just strange to see a company release a new version of what’s supposed to be the flagship at a lower price than the old “king.”
