The Metropolitan Police has issued guidance to its officers to remind them that using a camera in public is not in itself a terrorist offence.It warms my heart every time I read something like this. As a semi-photographer, I get annoyed at how many cops try to push photographers around by misquoting or flat out misusing anti-Terror and privacy ( Read more... )

Take the 10 Meter Photography Challenge Now
(from Digital Photography School)

Your challenge is to grab your nearest camera (could be the one on your phone) and to take up to 10 shots with it within 10 meters of where you are right now.

Once you’ve done that - upload it to your favorite photo-sharing site and share a link to it in comments below.

Came across an art project undertaken at an abandonded mental hospital. It's called the gennie messages. If you are interested in artistic b&w photography mixed with urban decay, check it out.

Found a contest online to get backing to achive a dream photo project. I put up an idea, and woudl like to get your votes. If you have the time, please head over and vote. Thanks.

Saw this on Engadget and wished I had thought of it too ( Read more... )

This is the book that made me want to take pictures:


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