Adobe’s updates for Lightroom and Photoshop have been well received, with plenty of positivity surrounding what can now be comfortably automated. In this video, Nigel Danson edits a landscape image from start to finish in Lightroom, using some of these new tools. There have been discussions about how much editing you should do with landscape […]
Month: October 2021
Resurfaced clip shows Will Smith teaching gun safety lesson
Here’s a resurfaced clip showing when Will Smith gave a lesson in gun safety: The actor was with other members of the team to choose props for the film Bad boys for life which was released in January of last year. The video shows the 53-year-old opinion that a coworker picked up a handgun and […]
We need to teach him a lesson: reactions when Tonto Dikeh allegedly arrested ex-lover Kpokpogri
The drama between Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her ex-lover, Kpokpogri is getting uglier by the day with new developments It was reported that the movie star who promised to deal with the politician made his arrest Different reactions have followed the update, as most people urge Tonto to be careful about teaching her ex-lover […]
Transfer Brendan Radley-Hiles receiving a tough lesson in defeat in first season with UW Huskies
In Oklahoma’s first year, there were two losses. Ditto for years 2 and 3. Two of these defeats occurred during the college football qualifiers, including one in overtime. High school was even better. Unbeaten in second year at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, then 14-1 in junior in Calabasas (Calif.), Then undefeated in senior at […]
10 lessons learned from masters of portrait photography
Finding your voice in photography can be a difficult task when you don’t know exactly where to look. Learn these 10 lessons from some of the greatest portrait photographers and take your work to the next level. I think most photographers have found themselves in a rut when it comes to the photos they take. […]
Ministry of Education: full and permanent discharge of loans under Title IV of the Law on Higher Education
B-333595 October 6, 2021 The Honorable Patty MurrayChairThe Honorable Richard BurrRanking MemberCommittee on Health, Education, Work and PensionsUnited States Senate The Honorable Robert C. “Bobby” ScottPresidentThe Honorable Virginie FoxxRanking MemberEducation and Labor CommissionHouse of Representatives Topic: Ministry of Education: full and permanent discharge of loans under Title IV of the Law on Higher Education In […]
Human Rights Watch presents the film The Lesson followed by a discussion on October 21
through Linda Hubbard October 17, 2021 Emails Atherton resident Gloria Principe: “I am a member of the Silicon Valley Committee of Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an independent international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. The […]
This sex education scene is the sex education lesson gay people wanted
Spoilers for Netflix Sex education Season 3, Episode 4 In January, I caught my first STI. I can see exactly how it happened: I had sex without a condom and with someone who had not been tested for a few months and who could not remember their current state of sexual health. Since then, I […]
Cash or candy? A financial lesson for children
Childhood money lessons can begin with “Money or candy?” “ Americans have a complicated relationship with money, in large part due to what we learned (or didn’t learn) as children. In most households, money is just as taboo as sex, which is why more than half of Americans said in a recent study that no […]
Remember this is a history lesson and a moral calculation
The stage is bare, occupied only by a well-worn wooden table and two simple chairs. Where the eyes expect the stage to meet the back wall, there is only darkness. A suit jacket, tie and waistcoat are draped over the back of one of these chairs. Next to this chair is a pair of leather […]
HALEY TOOMEY: My mother’s death taught me an important lesson about life
By Haley Toomey Glioblastoma. It’s a word that had no meaning in my life until the morning of April 9, 2020. At 22, it was like no other morning I had experienced. I woke up around 5am to the sound of my mom collapsing and falling in my bedroom door as my dad helped her […]
Local students receive a heritage lesson with the canoe project
Native birch bark canoe builder spent three weeks at St. Theresa Catholic High School to help students build a 12 foot birch bark canoe A Midland high school recently hosted a master craftsman to help students build an authentic birch bark canoe. Chuck Commanda, an Aboriginal birchbark canoe builder from Quebec, spent three weeks at […]
What is title insurance and how does it work?
Types of title insurance policies The two main forms of title insurance policies are owner’s title insurance and lender’s title insurance. The owner is often responsible for paying for both insurance policies, although they may not even realize it, as they are often rolled into the closing costs. Let’s review what these two policies cover […]
Lesson for the Day: “Remembering the Lives of Influential Latinos”
This lesson is part of our new Accessible activities functionality, which aims to accommodate a wider variety of learners on our site and on The Times in general. Learn more and tell us what you think here. Lesson overview Featured Article: “Remembering the Lives of Influential Latinos»By Erica Ackerberg and Amy Padnani Hispanic Heritage Month […]
Portrait Photography – Is Natural Light Photography Better?
Natural light vs. studio lighting: which is better? When you research photographers, you might find some who say they only take pictures with studio lighting, claiming that it makes them seem “in a hurry” to get the perfect shot. So what exactly does this mean, and why is a natural light photographer really different from […]
Lesson of the day: “How an 11-foot-tall 3D printer helps build community”
6. The article states, “Almost any object can be 3D printed.” What object would you most like to see printed and why, whether for practical or playful reasons? What questions do you still have about the technology and its possibilities? seven. Look at the photographs in the article: What do you notice and wonder about […]
10 tips for shooting street portraits: Take great street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, this can often feel a bit overwhelming as there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good people skills, directing the models to get the shots you envision. […]
10 tips for street portrait photography: take stunning street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, it can often seem a bit overwhelming because there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good relationship skills, leading models to get the photos you envision. We […]
10 tips for street portrait photography: take great street photos
Portraiture is a wonderful avenue of photography, allowing you to express yourself with poses, lighting, and location. However, it can often seem a little overwhelming as there is so much to consider when working with a model – and you need to have good relationship skills, leading models to get the photos you envision. We […]
Lesson for the day: “The US war in Afghanistan: how it started and how it ended”
Two decades after invading Afghanistan, the United States is retreating, leaving chaos in its wake and the country as he found it 20 years ago. “The Taliban not only control Kabul, but the whole country. How did a war that began in response to the 9/11 attacks become the longest in American history? “If someone […]
Lesson of the day: “Intimate portraits of Mexican muxes of the third kind”
Lesson overview Featured Article: “Intimate portraits of Mexican multiplexes of the third genre»By Núria López Torres In southern Mexico, a community of the local Zapotec people has long accepted – and celebrated – gender nonconformity. In this lesson, you will learn about muxes – people who are born male but take on roles and identities […]
2021 RF + WPPI Tips & Trends for Family Portrait Photography
As family portrait shots moved from department stores to photographic studios, intimate settings, and beautiful outdoor locations, the trend for emotional and authentic images began to reign. It was this sector of photography, alongside wedding and newborn photography, that suffered the most in 2020, according to a report released in December by British electronics chain […]
Knocked Loose show in San Antonio Thursday was a lesson in how to command a crowd | Musical stories and interviews | San Antonio
Oscar Moreno Knocked Loose headlined a sold-out show Thursday at the Vibes Event Center. At first, I wanted to see the sell-out Thursday sold-out concert again at the Vibes Event Center because of one of the opening acts, Gatecreeper. I had never heard of headliners until two days ago, but I needed to see what […]
Lesson for the day: “What will become of the Afghan generation after September 11?” “
Lesson overview Featured Article: “What will happen to the Afghan generation after September 11?“- a photo essay by Kiana Hayeri In April 2021, President Biden announced that US troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. Following the announcement, Kiana Hayeri, a photojournalist, began documenting the end of 20 years of occupation of perspective […]