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March 19, 2019

Rare California “Super Bloom” Ignites Rolling Hills with Fields of Fiery Orange Poppies

The city of Lake Elsinore is a modest community of about 66,000 people but it has recently seen its foot traffic nearly double. More than 50,000 people from around the world trekked 70 miles southeast of Los Angeles to this picturesque locale in order to witness the recent super bloom in Walker Canyon. This rare phenomenon, caused by above-average rainfall, produced vibrant orange poppies on the Temescal Mountains.

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March 15, 2019

Sony’s FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Is Being Called the Sharpest Lens on the Market

Last month, Sony announced a new high-performance lens geared toward professional wedding, portrait, and sports photographers. The FE 135mm f/1.

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March 15, 2019

Charming Photos Capture the Loving Bond Between Pastel-Colored Parrotlet Birds

Sometimes referred to as “pocket parrots,” pacific parrotlets are small birds with big personalities.

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March 14, 2019

Wildlife Photographer Captures the Last Photos of the “Queen of Elephants”

Elephants are known for their incredible lifespans, with African elephants living up to 70 years. Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas was lucky enough to have a personal experience with an elephant nearing the end of her life. F_MU1, as she was known by the Tsavo Trust, spent over 60 years living in a quiet corner of Tsavo in Kenya.

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March 13, 2019

Crystal Cave Made of 18,000 Plastic Cups Makes Us Reconsider To-Go Cups

Nearly three years ago, Benjamin Von Wong made the shift from the title of photographer to social impact artist that only engaged...

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March 13, 2019

Woman Uses Her Work Commute to Snap Portraits of Strangers with Her iPhone [Interview]

Many of us commute on public transportation and wish that the minutes would fly by.

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March 11, 2019

Leica Q2 Is the Compact Full-Frame Camera You’ve Been Waiting For

Leica has improved on its popular Q model, taking the compact full-frame camera to new heights with the Leica Q2. A newly developed 47.3-megapixel full-frame sensor is just one of many improvements that ups the potential of the Q2. Whether taking candid street photographs or capturing architectural and landscape images, this compact camera is packed with features that make it the perfect choice for both amateur and professional photographers.

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March 10, 2019

National Geographic Celebrates 100 Million Instagram Followers with Photo Contest

Watch out Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Kylie Jenner, there's a new Instagram account joining the 100 million followers club.

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March 8, 2019

Woman Sets Up Tiny Feeder Cam to Capture Birds Eating in Her Backyard

Wild birds can be a challenge to study because they often fly away just as you approach them.

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March 8, 2019

Powerful Portraits of Car Crash Survivors Show the Lifesaving Effects of Seatbelts

We all know that seatbelts save lives, but still, there are people who needlessly perish each year simply because they weren't buckled up. In New Zealand, about 90 people a year die because they weren't wearing seatbelts during a crash. That number jumps to 2,500 in the United States according to the NHTSA.

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