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25/05/2019

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens 🐈🥰

25/05/2019

When the dog looks at you, the dog is not thinking what kind of a person you are. The dog is not judging you 🐕

25/05/2019

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.

24/05/2019

Vauxhall has officially released images of its new Corsa-e supermini, set to go on sale early next year. This is our first proper look at the new Corsa, and we expect the combustion engine one won't look any different. That means the new 2019 Vauxhall Corsa shares its oily bits with the upcoming generations of Peugeot 208 and DS 3 Crossback.

24/05/2019

Until the new Land Rover Defender arrives in 2020, the Discovery Sport is still very much the entry point into green oval ownership right now. But such is the pace of change, this gateway Land Rover is very much a premium product in its own right, which is why this mid-life facelift is so important. It’s the brand's best-selling car.

24/05/2019

How much vin rouge were the Citroen designers drinking when they created this? As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, the French brand has unveiled an all-new concept: the 19_19.

It’s the second of two concepts that Citroen has had in the birthday celebration pipeline, and is meant to be a polar opposite to the boxy city mover concept, the Ami One.

24/05/2019

SpaceX joins internet-from-space race with launch of 60 Starlink satellites

SpaceX had a great night on Thursday, successfully deploying its first batch of 60 internet satellites designed to beam cheap broadband across the planet.

24/05/2019

The best Nintendo Switch deals and bundles for May 2019

The Nintendo Switch has been out for a while now, and it has proven to be a home run for the iconic Japanese gaming company. After the lackluster sales performance of the Wii U, it’s safe to say that Nintendo is back in top form again.

24/05/2019

Apple is now selling an updated version of LG’s UltraFine 4K Display

The only monitor Apple sells directly through its website lives on, despite questions about its survivability over the past few months. The company today resurrected the UltraFine 4K Display,

24/05/2019

Windows 10 May 2019 Update: the 10 best new features

Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 May 2019 Update is being made available to existing machines this week. After an extended period of testing, Microsoft is making this update available to everyone via Windows Update.

23/05/2019

The best way to see Amsterdam is not from above – but from sea level. The city was built around its canals so a boat tour is an excellent way to see the sights and take in Amsterdam’s architectural splendour.

To truly immerse yourself in Amsterdam life, it is best to appreciate both the pleasures of the day and the playfulness of the night in order to understand just what makes the Dutch tick. By day, the city beckons with its gabled buildings, elegant museums and canals, atmospheric neighbourhoods, deli...

23/05/2019

Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, or escape the heat by visiting one of Beijing’s Hutongs (traditional narrow streets or neighbourhoods). Make sure you take plenty of sun cream and an umbrella to prepare for the changeable weather.

You’ll never get bored in China‘s impressive capital as there’s so much to see and experience. Here is our year-round guide to when is the best time to visit Beijing. In general, the warmest month is July. In general, the coldest month is January. Why visit Beijing in the Spring Spring through...

23/05/2019

Stay at the newly refurbished Hotel Excelsior in Dubrovnik this autumn and explore the much quieter and very beautiful Old Town of Dubrovnik.

Fancy squeezing in a top notch luxury short break this autumn? Check out our suggestions below for a truly relaxing few days staying in special locations: 1. Vidago Palace Hotel – Northern Portugal Hidden in ancient woodland, this beautifully-renovated Belle Epoque palace is an unexpected countrys...

23/05/2019

Genoa’s topography, nestled between mountains and sea, means that the city is blessed with temperate weather all year round and, with direct two hour flights from the UK, it’s the perfect escape for those in search of history, culture and hearty Italian fare, any time of the year.

Often overlooked by sun-seeking tourists in a rush to get to picturesque Portofino and pastel-painted Cinque Terre, Genoa is one of Italy’s most underrated and historically significant cities. This former maritime power has much to boast about: birthplace of world navigator Christopher Columbus, h...

23/05/2019

Planning a trip to Brussels and looking for a place to stay? Then you are in the right place. Check out our suggestions of five top hotels in Brussels.

Planning a trip to Brussels and looking for a place to stay? Check out our suggestions of five top hotels in Brussels. Planning a trip to Brussels and looking for a place to stay? Then you are in the right place. Check out our suggestions of five top hotels in Brussels below: 1. Rocco Forte Hotel Am...

22/05/2019

If you’re hoping to capture a landscape of freshly fallen snow, don’t make the mistake of walking in it first. You can always experiment with adding footprints for artistic impact after you’ve taken your initial shots.

Just because winter is here – at least if you live in the Northern Hemisphere – doesn’t mean that you have to pack up your camera! There are plenty of exciting photo opportunities just waiting to be captured especially once the snow starts falling. If you happen to live in a part of the world ...

22/05/2019

Creative ruts are caused by familiarity. Too often we spend all of our time in the same areas, with the same camera and lens combo, capturing the same type of images. After a while things get, well, boring, and our creativity begins to suffer as well.

No matter how much you enjoy photography, eventually, you may find your creativity waning. It’s happened to the best of us, and it can leave your photographs looking less than inspired, and often downright dismal! Often, creative ruts are caused by familiarity. Too often we spend all of our time i...

22/05/2019

Professional photography is a serious profession . It involves more than just clicking the camera and taking several photos. A lot of things happen when a photo is taken. Professional photography is not a hobby. It is an art, a passion, a livelihood, and a special talent.

One of the things photographers often encounter is a family member or a friend asking for free services. Whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or for a school project, there are always people who will take advantage of the fact that they know you personally. Some photographers give di...

22/05/2019

With a little guidance, you should be able to assemble the necessary gear for all purpose photography. Here is a short list of what you need for a DSLR camera in most situations.

Let’s say you’re ready to move on from taking all your pictures on your phone and step up to owning a digital camera. In the studio, and on vacation, you want to be ready to take a professional looking shot. Starting with a camera and adding on the right lenses, lights, and other accessories wil...

22/05/2019

The best way to focus for landscapes is to switch the camera and lens to manual focus, and rotate the lens’ focusing ring to focus on the right part of the frame.

The wind in your hair, a camera slung over your shoulder and a great location in mind: nothing beats getting out into the great outdoors to shoot landscapes. With the right conditions to hand, a successful outdoors shoot can be an exhilarating experience. But when time is of the essence, you need to...

21/05/2019

There are instances in landscape photography when using a long exposure to show motion enhances the impact of the shot.

It's no wonder that landscape photography is so popular... For starters, it's an accessible given that we're surrounded by landscapes big and small that we can photograph. It also doesn't really require any special gear - you can take high-quality landscape photos with nothing more than your smartph...

21/05/2019

Auto-focusing is a technique which allows a camera to lock focus on a point with the aim to effect the maximum contrast .

Your digital slr camera is a bundle of some of the most advanced pieces of optical technology. It involves, metering, auto-focusing, image,stabilization and a plethora of other refinements. In this article we are going to delve about auto-focusing. Auto-focusing is a technique which allows a camera....

21/05/2019

The right focal length is of critical importance when shooting portrait images. The right focal length will make the facial features of the individual you are photographing appear ‘normal’. The right perspective is of paramount importance and that depends on the right focal length.

Have you ever wondered that regardless of all the exotic reasons that might have drove you to buy a DSLR camera, photographing your near and dear ones have always been the primary use of such a camera? As a matter of fact at least 1 out of every 5 photos that you ever make will always be a face. Int...

21/05/2019

Having a camera on you at all times could also be a great way to get your name out there and connect with people.

When you are a professional photographer sometimes you just want to leave your gear at home and take a break from snapping pictures. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have at least something with you that can take a great photo. You don’t have to bring your high end DLSR with a million ultra fas...

21/05/2019

Any wildlife photographer worth his salt will tell you, it is always a struggle without the right gear and the right amount of planning. You can still make good landscape images with reasonable (not outstanding) gear, but you absolutely need great lenses if you want to shoot great wildlife photos, period.

If landscape is the supreme challenge, wildlife photography has to be the source of supreme frustration. There may be days on end when you make absolutely zero photos to show for your hard work and patience. Any wildlife photographer worth his salt will tell you, it is always a struggle without the....

20/05/2019

There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.!!

20/05/2019

Cats are one of, if not the most, popular pet in the world.!!

20/05/2019

Finally, an Aston Martin Vantage with a third pedal. This is the new Vantage AMR, a limited-run version of Aston’s V8 sports car that comes with a stick shift.

Not just any stick shift, either a dogleg one. That means first gear is to the very left and back, with gears two to seven in the usual H-pattern layout. The manual ‘box also comes with throttle blipping tech on downshifts.

20/05/2019

Porsche has revealed more pictures of its 917 concept racer. Finished in the red and white livery of the 917KH Coupe and first Le Mans winner, the new design study marks 50 years of the 917; the original was shown at the 1969 Geneva motor show.

20/05/2019

Last year Porsche revealed the new 935, a modern take on the 935/78 ‘Moby Dick,’ with GT2 RS running gear. And now it’s revealed the colours you’ll be able to get it in.

In an announcement today, Stuttgart has revealed a range of liveries customers will be able to pick for their 935, and as you’d expect, they hark back to some of Porsche’s most iconic racers of the 70 and 80s.