Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Video
January 25, 2024

Watch Revealing GoPro Footage Shot by Cyclist on Streets of Pyongyang, North Korea

North Korea is imbued with an aura of mystery due to the tight restrictions that shape the life of its citizens. Even tourism is tightly controlled and the footage that makes it out is limited—especially videos depicting everyday life there. Somehow, a rare video of a bike stroll around the streets of Pyongyang has made it online, offering a peek into a regular day in the North Korean capital.

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Music
January 23, 2024

Watch Green Day Perform a Surprise Acoustic Set in a Packed NYC Subway Station

The New York City subway is no stranger to buskers, filling the city's underground with music. But every once in a while, commuters are serenaded by world-famous rockstars. Green Day recently took to a subway station in Midtown Manhattan to perform a surprise acoustic set for passersby. The unexpected performance was taped as part of a bit for The Tonight Show, with host Jimmy Fallon even joining the band by playing the tambourine.

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Video
January 20, 2024

Tilt Shift Video Shows How This Technique Turns the World Into an Adorable Miniature Model

Photography often strives to capture the world around us in keen detail or with an air of grandeur. But there's a unique technique that produces a very different effect. Known as tilt shift, this creative type of photography simulates a shallow depth of field—whether with the help of a specialized lens or post-processing—to create the illusion that everything is happening inside of a diorama.

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Inspiring
January 18, 2024

Firefighter Cuts a Hole in a Boy’s Toy Helmet So It Fits Over His Natural Hair

When danger strikes, firefighters are heroes who put their lives at risk to keep everyone safe. But in calmer moments, they can also go the extra mile for someone with something so simple yet impactful. This is especially heartwarming when children are at the receiving end of their kindness. In the past, we've seen a firefighter showing his uniform to a blind kid by touch.

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