In the modern world all of the major social media platforms are swamped with ‘selfies’ but it might surprise you to realize that this is nothing new; and the main difference between the present day and the past is the ease of creating self portraits rather than the desire to do so. With a smartphone…
Reasons Why Photography Has A Negative Impact On The Environment
Photography and videography are amazing forces for good that help people to express their creativity, bring people together and are used to promote many fantastic products and services. However, despite this, photography and videography can have a negative impact on the environment and the natural world; in some cases, even putting fragile habitats and ecosystems…
Best Things To Do In Prague In A Day
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides, it is the 13th biggest city in the European Union and Bohemia’s historical capital. This city is situated along the Vltava River and has an estimated population of around 1.3 million people (the metropolitan region has an estimated 2.7 million people). Prague has a temperate climate…
Best Things To Do In Stockholm During Winter
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful location for your next vacation, you may like to consider Stockholm. Built across numerous islands connected by bridges, Stockholm has an interesting layout and has been voted as one of the best capital cities in the world. My first visit to Stockholm was during the Christmas season….
Complete Guide To Golden Ratio In Photography
The Golden Ratio is one of the most eye catching compositional techniques that photographers can use in their work. The Golden Ratio and the Fibonnaci. The Golden Ratio is 1 to 1.618. The use of this ratio in art and sculpture was popularized during the Renaissance in Europe by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci…
Where Is The Indian Subcontinent?
Is India in Asia? This is a question a lot of Indian Americans get asked. The answer is yes. India is very much part of Asia and is one of the major economic, political and military power houses of Asia. India is the second largest nation in Asia, both in terms of population and geographical…
Complete History Of Color Photography For Beginners
The first color photo was taken by Thomas Sutton in Edinburgh, Scotland. The photograph was taken in 1861. When photography was invented in the early 1800’s it was a difficult, expensive and complex process to create a permanent image. These limitations meant that it remained a pursuit that only wealthy inventors and those with significant…
Which Are The Best Indian Restaurants in Rittenhouse Square
I have lived in and around Philadelphia for a very long time. During this time I have had my fair share of Indian food (I am Indian origin!!). In my view the Indian food scene in Philadelphia is not one would expect considering Philly is known for its world class restaurants. Places near Philadelphia like…
Complete Guide To The Sony World Photography Awards
Sony, the telecoms and high tech giant, has had great success in the camera industry since its first digital camera, the Mavic, was released in 1988. There was a gap of almost ten years until Sony released its second digital camera, the Cyber-shot model, in 1996, however since then many photographers have come to rely…
Where is the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia?
The “Rocky Steps” are actually the 72 steps leading up to the main entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Rocky Statue is at the bottom of the steps. These steps became very popular because of the movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky came out in 1976. The movie was made on a budget…