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  • Seoul Skygarden: Elevated Park on an Abandoned Highway Officially Opens

    [ By SA Rogers in Drawing & Digital. ]

    A formerly abandoned 1970s highway in South Korea’s capital city now hosts 24,000 plants as the Seoullo Skygarden, an elevated public park open to all citizens 24 hours a day. That’s a big deal in a city where so much architecture and infrastructure tends to be corporate-sponsored, with special perks for paying customers of companies like Hyundai. Mayor Park Won-soon, a former human rights and anti-corruption activist, wanted to balance all those logos with public spaces that are more accessible to all.

    Dutch architecture firm MVRDV was tasked with designing the park back in 2015, and in just two years, they’ve created a successful public space revitalizing and connecting public spaces near the main railway station that were previously fragmented by roads and rail tracks. Its base, a 1970 motorway flyover, sat empty for a long time after being deemed unsafe for its original purpose.

    The Skygarden is packed with 645 potted trees and around 228 species and sub-species of plants, adding a significant amount of greenery to a highly paved area of the city – not to mention encouraging foot traffic, recreation, interaction and physical activity. The route is set up to create a network of hotels, shops, gardens and other attractions, enlivening the center of the city. It’s not just a walkway – it’s an educational experience.

    “The linear park was designed as a collection of small gardens, each one with its very own composition, perfume, color and identity,” says MVRDV. “The landscape will change according to the seasons: the bright colors of leaves in autumn of the Aceraceae family (maples), the blossom of cherry trees and rhododendron in spring, the evergreen conifer trees ink inter and shrubs and trees bearing fruit in summer.”

    “In the future, the overpass will evolve with new plants and new activators so as to become an ‘urban nursery,’ rearing trees for the surrounding districts. Additional structures of stairs, lifts and escalators as well as new ‘satellite’ gardens can connect to the Skygarden, sprouting like branches from the existing structural piers. These extensions can inspire further additions to the area’s greenery and public spaces, and will connect the Skygarden to its surroundings both physicallyl and visually through plant species related to each of the neighborhoods.”

    Seoul Sky Garden: Elevated Urban Park on an Abandoned Highway

    Deemed unsafe and left to rot, a stretch of highway in a prime location beside a train station in Seoul, South Korea will soon get a new life as an elevated park. Built in the ’70s, the …

    Lookout Below: 1-Mile Toronto Park to Run Under Elevated Highway

    A new urban park in Ontario will take sheltered but unused space below a raised roadway and turn it into a place for walking, cycling and outdoor performances.

    A project of urban designer …

    Capital Idea: Bridge to Elevated Park for Washington D.C.

    A freeway bridge linking historically divided sides of Washington, D.C. on either side of the Anacostia River is set to become a vibrant, High-Line-style elevated park. OMA + OLIN have been …

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  • Video: Journalist survives ISIS sniper attack, his GoPro does not

    In the terrifying video above, Iraqi journalist Ammar Alwaely narrowly escapes a sniper’s bullet, which takes out his chest-mounted GoPro. From the YouTube description:

    Journalist Ammar Alwaely, was working in Mosul Iraq, when a sniper’s bullet hit his GoPro camera. The camera, which was a gift from one of his co-workers, almost certainly saved Mr. Alwaely’s life. Ammar received treatment for minor cuts, but was otherwise unharmed.

    Ammar and his companions seem to be setting up for a shot and in good spirits right before the bullet rips across the screen. The sniper’s fire clearly catches the group off guard. At about the 0:33 point in the clip, the English-speaking individual filming asks where the bullet came from (caution, strong language).

    We’re not sure that the GoPro actually saved his life, but Ammar did live to tell the tale (we wonder if his micro SD card survived as well). The attack took place on May 13th and the video was post on the 17th – at the time of publishing it has been viewed nearly three quarters of a million times.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Photo Gear News shows you how to make a DIY lapel mic

    Professional microphones for video are expensive, and even if you have the means, some cameras don’t offer the correct inputs. In this video, for Photo Gear News, Daniel Peters shows you how to make a DIY lapel microphone using a smartphone and a pair of earbuds.

    Check out PGN’s YouTube channel for more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Leica announces plans for ‘peeling’ CCDs in M9 and Monochrom

    Owners of Leica M cameras that suffer from ‘peeling’ CCDs will be able to claim a free repair in the future so long as the camera was purchased within five years of the fault becoming apparent, the company has announced. The plan has been set out to address what happens after the 16th August this year when the ‘regardless of camera age’ offer is due to expire.

    After this date Leica will still replace faulty sensors in affected models that have been in use for more than five years but will ask owners for €982 towards the cost. Alternatively, owners may wish to take advantage of ‘even more attractive terms’ on a trade-in for a new Typ 240 class model. Quite what those attractive terms are though remains unclear.

    Cameras that have an issue with a peeling layer on the CCD sensor are some M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E cameras. The issue was recognised and acknowledged by Leica in 2014, and this announcement intends to begin to put a close to the free repair program.

    Cameras that need to have their sensor replaced will also get a free 7-point service and overhaul as a good-will measure, which includes cleaning of numerous mechanisms and some repairs to the viewfinder and the multi-function wheel.

    For more information see the Leica website.

    Press Release

    Latest information concerning the CCD sensors of the Leica M9 / M9-P / M Monochrom and M-E camera models

    Following the successfully begun and largely completed replacement programme for corroded sensors that affected M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E camera models, we would now like to inform you about how this programme will be handled in the future.

    Until 15 August 2017, we will continue to offer free replacement of sensors for these camera models if they are affected by the corrosion problem. This will also apply after 16 August 2017 for the models listed above, but only in cases where the cameras have been purchased as new products within the last five years.

    From 16 August 2017, and until further notice, we will offer our customers the following new programme for all camera models mentioned above that were purchased longer than five years ago. Here, the customer pays a share of the replacement costs for the affected CCD sensor amounting to 982 euros (825 euros plus 19% VAT). Included in this programme is a free general overhaul of your Leica M camera and a one year warranty on the same terms as for new products. This offer expresses our commitment to conserving the value of your camera.

    We have also revised our upgrade offers with more attractive terms for our customers. Instead of a sensor replacement, we offer our customers the alternative option of sending us their camera affected by sensor corrosion in part payment for the purchase of selected Leica M camera models of the Type 240 generation at even more attractive terms. Leica Customer Care will be pleased to inform and advise interested customers about the terms and conditions of the upgraded offer.

    With regard to the above, we would like to remind you that the replacement of CCD sensors and the upgrade offers apply only to cameras affected by this concrete problem, and only to the models of the Leica M-System we have listed above. Preventive replacement of sensors is not included in this programme.

    The general overhaul of the Leica M camera includes the following items:
    • Cleaning and overhaul of the shutter cocking mechanisms
    • Cleaning and maintenance/repair of the multifunction wheel
    • Cleaning of the main switch and shutter speed dial
    • Adjustment of the baseplate locking system
    • Refurbishment of engravings
    • Renewal of the protective film on the baseplate
    • Maintenance/repair of viewfinder displays

    Q&A:
    How can I find out whether my Leica M is more than five years old?
    The date on which you purchased your camera as a new product applies. The sales receipt serves as proof of the date of purchase. If you no longer have your sales receipt, the age of the camera will be determined from its serial number. In this case, the date on which it was supplied to the dealer applies.

    Which point in time is used for determining whether my camera is within the period designated for the full goodwill arrangement?
    The date on which the defect was reported to Leica Camera AG applies. In each concrete case, a check of the camera by Leica Customer Care is required to prove that the problem is due to the corresponding sensor defect. This check can be made by sending the camera or a suitable test exposure to Leica Customer Care and subsequent checking of the camera by specialist personnel at Leica.

    What can I expect to pay if I decide to take advantage of the upgrade option instead of having my camera repaired?
    Leica Customer Care can provide concrete prices for your upgrade wishes on request.

    Can I also upgrade to a Leica M10?
    Due to the extremely high demand for the new Leica M10, this model is excluded from the upgrade programme. Only the direct successors of the Leica M9 listed below are available as options in the upgrade programme:
    • Leica M (Typ 240)
    • Leica M-P (Typ 240)
    • Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Our Favorite Photos by YOU, Photojojo-ers + A Lens Sale!

    This week only, take 30% off all phone lenses in our shop!

    Yup, our universal Magnetic Phone Lenses, fancy-pants iPhone Iris Lenses and the super sneaky Spy Lens. Even our multi-lens sets (that already save you some moola) are on sale.

    Want to see just what these puppies can do? Check out our favorite snaps from your fellow Photojojo-ers.
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  • Round and Round – 19 Images of Circular Things

    The earth is round and travels in an elliptical orbit around the sun which is also round. There are many natural objects that take on a round or circular shape. Let’s see how these 21 photographers captured a few of them.

    By Travis Wise

    By Bradford Evans

    By Colin

    By mazaletel

    By Brian Ralphs

    By Jessica C

    By Susanne Nilsson

    By Wolfgang Staudt

    By Ruth Hartnup

    By Richard Walker

    By Gorgeous Eyes

    By Christian Yves Ocampo

    By Phil Romans

    By Jonas Tana

    By Guglielmo D’Arezzo

    By Frank Behrens

    By Sean O’Neill

    By Pat O’Malley

    By Nick Harris

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  • MIT previews autonomous tracking drone

    Despite camera drones becoming more and more intelligent, high-quality aerial tracking shots normally still require a large degree of human input. A research project at the MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) is aiming to change that. The team has developed a drone that does not require any human control for recording tracking shots. 

    Users can specify a viewing angle as well as the position and size of the target’s face on the screen and the drone will remain locked onto its target while also avoiding any obstacles in its flight path. Tracking parameters can be changed in-flight and the drone will adjust its position accordingly. Users can also attach a weighting to parameters, so the drone can prioritize in situations when it’s impossible to maintain all specified parameters. 

    The MIT drone and tracking system will be presented at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Singapore at the end of the month. You can see the MIT drone in action in the video below and find more information on the MIT website.

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Murals with a Message: 23 Works of Statement-Making Street Art

    [ By SA Rogers in Art & Street Art & Graffiti. ]

    Banksy may be the most famous street artist addressing topics like capitalism, war, the refugee crisis and environmental degradation, but he’s far from the only one. These political works by a wide range of international artists call attention to the ravages of the palm oil industry, police brutality, climate change, rapid industrialization and human trafficking with powerful visuals in public places.

    Ernest Zacharevic, Isaac Cordal & Strok: Splash and Burn

    In western Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra, the palm oil industry is ravaging the forests, cruelly killing and displacing species like the orangutan. The ‘Splash and Burn’ project, curated by Ernest Zacharevic, aims to call attention to these issues through art installations by international creatives. Ernest’s own contribution is a gut-wrenching mural of the forest on fire as an orangutan tries to escape, while Strok’s shows how workers attempt to rescue orangutans clinging to life in mostly-destroyed forests. Isaac Cordal, who’s known for his street installations of miniature figures, shows recovery efforts in action, along with a striking representation of those who get rich on the industry.

    Sophia Dawson: Police Brutality

    Brooklyn artist Sophia Dawson has painted many hard-hitting murals in her own city, including the two shown here, which say “We Want an Immediate End to Police Brutality and Murder of Black People’ and educate the public on their rights. “I endeavor to create a narrative art that addresses human and political struggle,” says Dawson. “In doing so my aim is to convey the true stories and experiences of oppressed people from political movements in ways that more broadly form, shade and convey the individual and collective injustices they face.”

    NeverCrew: Environmental Tragedies

    The Swiss street artist duo known as NeverCrew (Christian Rebecchi and Pablo Togni) created a series of public murals addressing climate change, women asylum seekers and other issues throughout 2016. Of ‘Black Machine,’ the image of the polar bear covered in oil, the artists say “Playing with the line of sight of the forced point of view from the sidewalk and inspiring us to the theater (on whose wall was made the painting,) we decided to work on the idea of representation intended in a broad sense as portrayal, as performance and as a figuration of reality. We used direct references to the theatrical context to define a ‘real’ proportion and a starting point, but we wanted to move the attention on global warming related to human habits. We have then developed these issues trying to evoke the position (and responsibility) of man in a delicate balance, into the ecosystem, and so the choice points of view, of real awareness and the idea of a passive condition in a system.”

    Sr. X: Capitalism Critiques

    Spanish artist Sr. X completed this rooftop mural on an old billboard platform on London’s Great Eastern Street, with a pointed critique that requires no further explanation.

    Pejac: The World Going Down the Drain

    The world threatens to melt through a storm drain into the sewer below in this Santander, Spain street piece by Spanish artist Sylvestre Santiago, better known as Pejac.

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    Giants in Living Color: Massive Street Murals by Etam Cru

    Polish duo Sainer and Bezt, collectively known as Etam Cru, paint massive-scale murals of people and animals on blank building faces around the world. Their unexpected visuals liven up dreary …

    Most Massive Murals: 14 Large-Scale Works of Urban Art

    Human faces loom over the city on the sides of skyscrapers, colorful characters cover industrial silos and Boeing airplanes and entire neighborhoods serve as canvases for optical illusions in …

    Street Art Statement: Urban Art Message for the Iraq War

    Agree with the war or disagree, I think this is a powerful image that brings the impacts home. A shadow on the street, something profound behind a simple sign. It is graffiti, sure, but it is far …

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  • What gear do filmmakers rent most often?

    Filmmaking can be expensive, so it’s fairly common to rent some of the equipment you need instead of buying it. Thanks to today’s sharing economy, that often means renting your equipment from other filmmakers instead of established rental houses.

    Just what equipment are people renting? Brent from ShareGrid rounds up the 10 most common products rented through the service in 2016, including the prices people are charging to rent each item. Some of the top products may surprise you, and it’s entirely possible that you already own some of the tools others are looking to rent. 

    What do you think? Would you rent your equipment to others to help subsidize the purchase cost?

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Weekly Photography Challenge – Round

    To get a head start on this week’s challenge, first head over to see these 19 images of round subjects. Then come right back!

    Weekly Photography Challenge – Round

    By FraserElliot

    As you set out to photograph round things this week, keep in mind you don’t need to show the full circumference of it, as in the photo above of the lime slices. The viewer can still get the idea that the object is round even if it is only partially shown.

    Look all around you (no pun intended) and see what types of things are in fact round or circular. How can you photograph them to look interesting? Think about lens selection, lighting, composition, and processing.

    By Manfred Huszar

    By murray l

    By RHiNO NEAL

    By Olli Henze

    Share your images below:

    Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section) and they’ll get embedded for us all to see or if you’d prefer, upload them to your favorite photo-sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images in this week’s challenge. Sometimes it takes a while for an image to appear so be patient and try not to post the same image twice.

    Share in the dPS Facebook Group

    You can also share your images on the dPS Facebook group as the challenge is posted there each week as well.

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