Microsoft’s Research division in Redmond, Washington has published material detailing a method for turning shaky first-person camera footage into a stabilized hyperlapse video. The algorithm they’ve developed uses a 3-step process to produce exceptionally stable videos that play back in a single fluid camera sweep. Researchers state that they are woking on bringing this technology to a Windows app, though no release date is given. Learn more
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Until recently, anyone who wanted to surf the artificial waves in a river in Munich’s English Garden had to do so under cover of night, with one eye on the shore watching out for police. But in the summer of 2010, Eisbach Munich was officially opened to qualified surfers, who must be pre-approved by the city before attempting to stay afloat in the often-freezing waters.
The need to test surfers’ abilities comes after an Australian student drowned while swimming in the river in 2007. While swimming is still forbidden, Eisbach has since become the world’s largest urban surfing spot among the world’s largest urban park.
The wave that permanently crests year-round was created by accident in 1972 after concrete blocks were submerged underwater to disrupt the current. It measures 12 feet across and can only accommodate one surfer at a time.
Crowds gather to watch as the surfers attempt to stay on top of the wave, never getting the break that would come when a natural wave in the ocean crests upon the shore and retreats.
Urban surfing enthusiasts have created an online zine for the Eisbach community and other surfing events that take place in unusual settings, with lots of pictures.
What Does It Mean to Be Homeless? An estimated 100 million people worldwide are “homeless” … but what is homelessness versus nomadism?
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An artificial pavilion gives the Dutch city of Almere an extra 111 acres to host a horticultural festival and expand for new homes, offices and a university.
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You may have seen some strange and unique accommodations, but few hosts can boast something as unusual as this unreal room-free resort in Sweden.
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DPReview’s Seattle-based team is growing! We’re looking for an editorial writer, whose responsibilities will include testing and producing reviews of digital system cameras, compact cameras, smart phone cameras, lenses and other photographic equipment. We’re also on the hunt for a studio and product photographer to conduct and analyze camera tests, as well as a web developer/designer. Successful applicants will have have a strong understanding of dpreview, our principles and our community. Learn more
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Solar power projects go truly off-the-grid in mobile applications that range from practical if goofy solar panel-equipped Ray Bans to donkeys that stroll around with photovoltaics mounted to their backs. While some are just for fun, others have the (solar) power to bring electricity to remote places, or get around restrictions that hold back renewable energy progress.
It looks like an ordinary shrub. Then it starts inexplicably rolling along the ground as if it has gained sentience a la the plot of a particularly terrible horror movie from the 1950s. The Terrestrial Shrub Rover by Justin Shull is a solar-powered, foliage-covered vehicle that lets drivers explore new territories in disguise (as long as you wait to actually drive it until after dark.) Cameras on the outside display the car’s surroundings on screens within so you can see where you’re going.
Solar installations can be costly and time-consuming to install, but load them into a shipping container so that they can pop right out when it’s opened and you’ve got a convenient mobile solar power station. The Ecos PowerCube is available in 10-foot, 20-foot and 40-foot ISO shipping container footprints with solar panels hidden within protective drawers. Batteries inside the container store power. Once unrolled, the panels increase the size of the array to three times the footprint of the shipping containers.
The winning entry in a competition for inventions that can make a significant difference to people with disabilities, this solar-powered wheelchair can run continuously on the power of the sun. Designed by students at the University of Virginia, the wheelchair features a custom-built 11-square-foot solar panel that doubles as a sun shade and enables the wheelchair to travel indefinitely at 1mph without drawing power from the battery.
The equivalent of a Roomba for your lawn, this open-source robotic lawn mower runs entirely on solar power so you don’t have to sweat it out on a hot summer day. No need to even control it via remote, since it’s totally autonomous. If you’re handy with electronics, you can try making one yourself – instructions are available at Open Electronics.
The world’s largest freshwater solar power plant will be installed over reservoirs and lakes in India’s southern state of Kerala in a $ 72 million, 50 megawatt project. Using freshwater gets around the problem of landowners overcharging for solar developments, with projects paying rent to the owners of the bodies of water. The total cost will end up being around 15 percent lower than equivalent land-based projects.
Currently in crowdfunding, these hexagonal pavers can provide energy, melt accumulated snow and ice, light up with LEDs, all while being tough enough to …
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With batteries running low, your eye roams the room for a place to plug in, but then you remember: you brought your own power supply – all you need now is a …
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This sphere is so powerful in its ability to turn light into heat that it can not only harvest the rays of the sun, but even draw on energy reflected from the …
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We have two photographic expeditions to Antarctica this coming winter, January 26 – February 4, 2015 and January 31 – February 9, 2015. These will be lead by Kevin Raber and five of the world’s greatest instructor / photographers; Art Wolfe, Christian Fletcher, Charlie Cramer, Joe Cornish. Katrin Eismann and Jackie Ranken.
Now, due to a change of scheduling, Michael Reichmann is able to join both expeditions as instructor and traveling companion, his fifth and sixth voyages to Antarctica.
If you’ve always wanted to work with Michael, and wish to do so on a photographic trip that is as close to visiting another planet as any of us will ever get, then grab one of the few remaining places on one of these voyages.
This is the chance of a lifetime.
In addition we have added Peter Cox to our second trip. Peter will round out our instructor line up giving attendees one of the most talented group of instructors every assembled for a workshop.
You can learn more about Peter and Michael joining the workshops HERE or go directly to the Rockhopper Page for full workshop details.
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Der französische Fotograf Antoine Bruy hat in seiner Serie „Scrublands“ die Lebenssituation von Aussteigern dokumentiert. Seit 2010 reiste er quer durch Europa, um Menschen zu treffen, die sich bewusst gegen das von Konsum und Effizienz geprägte Leben in der Zivilisation entschieden haben.
Die Radikalität dieser Entscheidung ist in seinen Fotos zu lesen, Einfachheit und die Besinnung auf das Wesentliche. Ein kleines selbstgebautes Häuschen, etwas zu essen, Familie und Haustiere, Einklang mit der Natur, ein entschleunigtes Leben. Das Gefühl, sich der Essenz des menschlichen Daseins zu nähern, schwingt in dieser Serie mit. Aber auch der etwas bittere Nachgeschmack von Einsamkeit und Isolation, die das Aussteigerleben mit sich bringen.
Antoine Bruy zeigt uns in seinen Bildern, worauf es eigentlich ankommt im Leben und auf was wir alles verzichten könnten. Dies sollte nicht nur auf einem politischen Level gesehen werden, viel wichtiger ist es ihm, das Leben im Buschland als eine täglich neue Erfahrung und auch Herausforderung zu verstehen.
Dieses dokumentarische Projekt ist ein Versuch, eine zeitgenössisches Geschichte zu erzählen, und unserer modernen Gesellschaft ein klein bisschen Magie zurückzugeben.
„Scrublands“ dient als eine mögliche Antwort auf unsere derzeitig auf Profit und Ökonomie getrimmte Gesellschaft und diese Aussteiger haben es geschafft, sie hinter sich zu lassen. Weitere Bilder aus der Serie sind auf Antoine Bruys Webseite und auf Facebook zu sehen.
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Your efforts to “make history” have been, uh, fun but haven’t achieved historical status yet. World’s Largest Pizza? Bold attempt.
Learn a few tips from the Petzval Lens, which found fame over 100 years ago and has now been reproduced to fit your modern camera
This brassy beauty is the modern day replica of the legendary Petzval lens first made in Austria back in 1840.
After painstaking studies, this lens has been crafted anew to fit your modern camera while remaining true to the original functionality and style.
The lens itself is beautiful and it takes even more stunning photos. The narrow depth of field gives your photos a swirly bokeh effect, useful for both portraits AND pizza photography.
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The folks at Polaroid (the ones who brought instant photos to the masses) are at it again!
They’ve cooked up The Cube, a go-everywhere action cam that’s as easy to use as it is easy on the wallet. An action camera for the masses (hey, that’s us … that’s YOU).
The Cube records quality HD video in 1080p with its wide angle lens. The cam’s rubber exterior is not only shock proof and water resistant, but it’s also super cute and friendly!
Attach the magnetic Cube to the bike mount to record your morning commute. Set it up on the tripod and record your morning yoga routine. Grab the waterproof shell and suction it onto your frisbee to toss around at the beach.
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