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Something is going wrong when the camera with its impressive algorithms and countless AF options forces itself into the centre and, hence, between photographer and object. Ideally, I would think, we photographers ought to use the camera as if it was not there. Just focussing on the composition and the 'essence' of the object and having the settings run in the background. I am not advocating 'point and shoot', I am saying that a camera should be built in such a way that we can 'forget' about it and focus on taking the picture. I think my older cameras do that. My newer ones are much more sophisticated and what they are increasingly trying to do is take over decisions I could make myself. What is my reaction? Number one, I prefer using my older cameras. And two, when using my sophisticated ones, I turn off a lot of their computer-powered procedures. I wonder what you think.
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Barrie est une ville du centre de l'Ontario, au Canada, à environ 90 kilomètres au nord de Toronto. La ville se trouve dans le comté de Simcoe et est située le long des rives de la baie Kempenfelt. Bien qu'elle soit physiquement dans le comté, Barrie est politiquement indépendante. La ville fait partie de la zone urbaine étendue du sud de l'Ontario connue sous le nom de Grand Golden Horseshoe. Selon le recensement de 2021, la population de la ville était de 147 829 habitants, tandis que la zone métropolitaine de recensement comptait 212 667 habitants.
La région a été colonisée pour la première fois pendant la guerre de 1812 en tant que dépôt d'approvisionnement pour les forces britanniques, et Barrie a été nommée en l'honneur de Sir Robert Barrie. La ville a connu une croissance significative au cours des dernières décennies en raison de l'émergence de l'industrie technologique. Elle est reliée au Grand Golden Horseshoe par l'autoroute Ontario 400 et GO Transit. Les secteurs importants de l'économie diversifiée de la ville comprennent l'éducation, les soins de santé, les technologies de l'information et l'industrie manufacturière.
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Barrie is a city in Central Ontario, Canada, about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Toronto. The city is within Simcoe County and located along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay. Although it is physically in the county, Barrie is politically independent. The city is part of the extended urban area in southern Ontario known as the Greater Golden Horseshoe. As of the 2021 census, the city's population was 147,829, while the census metropolitan area had a population of 212,667 residents.
The area was first settled during the War of 1812 as a supply depot for British forces, and Barrie was named after Sir Robert Barrie. The city has grown significantly in recent decades due to the emergence of the technology industry. It is connected to the Greater Golden Horseshoe by Ontario Highway 400 and GO Transit. Significant sectors of the city's diversified economy include education, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing.
Sure, since we have printing, tele-communication, the worldwide web and AI, there is more light. More light, however, by definition creates more shadow. When we ask ourselves whether the technological advances have lead to a reduction of atrocities and violence I am sure we would hesitate with our response. In my humble opinion, every type of new technology so far has been appropriated by the same old type of Homo sapiens we have known for millennia. Our propensity for violence has not shifted one iota. My understanding is that technology is like a gigantic amplifier of human ambition. In short, technology can amplify violence too. Fuji X-Pro1 plus Helios 44M-7 wide-open (ignore Exif data).
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Old excavator on the meadow - Siegbach / germany
There was a lot to do ...
A lady wearing the traditional Vietnamese dress (Ao Dai) checks her phone whilst walking through the grounds of the Royal Palace in Hue, Vietnam.
She was going to be photographed as part of her wedding celebrations - a common practice that connects couples with Vietnamese history using the imperial architecture as a backdrop.
In 1968, the Royal Palace was the location of one of the most intense battles of the Vietnamese war. Much of the damage to the wall behind this lady results from that action - including many obvious bullet holes.
South Korea's high-speed rail system is one of the most advanced in the world, operating under the Korea Train Express (KTX) brand. Since its launch in 2004, the country has developed several types of high-speed trains. The original KTX-I was based on French TGV technology and marked the beginning of high-speed travel between major cities like Seoul and Busan.
The KTX-I, also known as the first-generation KTX, was developed through a technology transfer agreement with the French company Alstom, manufacturer of the TGV. Capable of speeds up to 300 km/h, it was introduced as part of Korea's ambitious Gyeongbu High-Speed Rail Project, linking Seoul with the southeastern regions. Its launch revolutionized domestic travel, cutting travel times dramatically and setting a new standard for public transportation in the country.
With a design directly influenced by the TGV Réseau, the KTX-I features power cars at both ends and articulated passenger cars between them. While its core systems were initially manufactured in France, Korea gradually localized production and maintenance expertise, laying the groundwork for future domestic models. The train not only improved connectivity but also played a symbolic role in Korea’s emergence as a modern, tech-forward nation.
To this day, the KTX-I remains in active service and continues to be a reliable component of Korea's high-speed network, particularly on the Gyeongbu and Honam Lines. Its legacy is that of a trailblazer—bridging continents through technology and transforming how Koreans move across their country.
Ulsan Station, Samnam-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, South Korea
...and on the horizon lignite power
THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY is the topic for 1th - 7th February 2025., Group Our Daily Challenge
Sitting on the window-sill and enjoying the low afternoon sun. Illuminated and in sharp focus is the "good" eye, the one I use for photography. The other one plays second fiddle. However, none of them was really involved in taking this self-portrait. It was the artificial eye of the camera in connection with a clever algorithm (automatic eye recognition) that kicked in when I pressed the shutter release (via a long cable). This is one of the situations where camera technology enables me to do things with ease that, if done manually, would have been quite difficult to achieve.
Crazy Tuesday - Vintage Technology
A set of heavy metal scales (I borrowed) and imperial weights ranging from 2lb down to 1/4oz !!
This Melbourne institution has grown enormously from its humble beginnings in technology. It is fast becoming the university of choice for overseas students seeking a career in architecture and design besides IT.
Absolutely love the way this turned out. It's inspired by this concept art from Elysium. Something I've wanted to do for quite a while now. Not quite done yet as I need to add to the interior cargo area and make some actual cargo for it, but I wanted to get this photo before the decals aged or something happened to them. This is also the first time I've been able to get a white background to look good in a long time! XD
Acrylic marker and ink on paper 21" x 18" April 3, 2023. www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-High-Energy-Air-Defense-Sy... #technology #drawing #dessin #piirros #maalaus #kunst #konst #futurism #futurismo #architechture #art #arte #artist