Photography
May 9, 2019

Canon Releases Popular Portrait Lens for Its Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras

Proving its commitment to providing quality lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, Canon has released the RF 85 mm 1.2/f L USM lens. This not only expands the offerings for the EOS R full-frame mirrorless system, but is the first RF lens to feature Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics. It's an upgrade that enhances this lens, which is already a favorite of portrait photographers, by reducing chromatic aberration.

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Resources
May 8, 2019

Follow These 4 Easy Steps to Sketch Any Landscape You See

Nowadays, nearly everyone has a great camera on their phone. While you might think that would dissuade us from capturing life through sketching, it does the opposite. Take landscape drawing, for instance. Snapping a photo can certainly record the setting for you, but by recreating it through sketching, you can imbue the locale with emotion and energy that only comes from working by hand. Landscape drawing can be daunting.

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Entertainment
May 7, 2019

Vogue Invites 2019 Met Gala Attendees to Star in Their Own Campy Short Films

The annual Met Gala is known as “fashion’s biggest night out,” and 2019 did not disappoint. As in previous years, there were incredible and often outrageous ensembles worn by some of the world’s biggest stars. The theme of the night was “Camp,” which refers to a style—well-known in film and drag culture—that is ostentatious and theatrical. It can be over-the-top and even silly. (John Waters’ 1988 film Hairspray is a great example of camp.)

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Furniture
May 7, 2019

Design Studio Burns Metal to Create Sophisticated Home Decor with Iridescent “Scars”

Japanese design studio Hamanishi Design creates stunning, contemporary home decor using experimental techniques. Their Burning Metal Project is an intriguing collection that uses the chemical reaction created by burning titanium alloy to produce a set a sleek, colorful design pieces. These iridescent showpieces are sophisticated while bringing a touch of whimsy into the home. Hamanishi Design has created a set of lamps, side tables, and vases that have a distinct look and feel.

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