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‘The Plant Is Artistic, I Propose To Enhance It’

Robert G. Mull 4 months ago

Today, we’re sharing the art an Argentine cannabis photographer currently living in Uruguay. In recent years, Lelen Ruete has become one of the most prominent figures in marijuana photography in Latin America.

Her inspiration, she tells us, comes from what the plant itself proposes.

“I am learning about it and everything that happens around it inspires me: its shapes, colors and textures… but also its history, its botanical characteristics, all the information there is to give and everything there is to teach to many people who do not know anything on the subject,” she explains.

But Lelen also likes to tell stories. With a background in the fashion world, Lelen Ruete seeks to combine the classic style of fashion editorial stories with the photography of cannabis plants.

“I think there is a very powerful fusion in that. I am inspired by the spiritual relationship between humans and plants and the

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Leica’s M10R is its highest resolution rangefinder camera yet

3 months ago

At the same time, you can pull extra detail out of shadows and highlights with the 14-bit RAW DNG files. And considering the higher resolution (and smaller pixels), the M10-R wasn’t bad in low light, letting me capture relatively noise-free shots at up to ISO 3200. There’s some noise beyond that, but I found I could get usable images at up to ISO 12,800.

Despite the lack of AF, video and other features, I had — surprisingly — a lot of fun shooting with the M10-R. For one thing, it’s a precision objet d’art with a satisfying mechanical feel. Plus, it got me involved in the photographic process — I had to nail the focus myself, which in turn made me think more about the shot as a whole.

If you look at what it has and what it lacks, though, it’s impossible to justify the $8,295 price for the

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Seizure of Afghan meth on high seas triggers concern total information

Robert G. Mull 1 week ago
7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life - Harris House Foundation

Tipped off by national drug-enforcement counterparts, the Sri Lankan Navy set out for the high seas in the last week of February and intercepted two trawlers in international waters, more than 1,000 km off the country’s coast. While the operation resulted in the country’s biggest-ever drug bust at sea, with the seizure of 400 kg of heroin, what was far more worrying for the region’s drug fighters was that the seized contraband included 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine.

The drug haul was valued at $33.50 million and 16 crewmen, including eight Pakistani nationals, were detained. Initial investigations suggested that the boats came from Pakistan’s Makran coast, with the drugs presumed to have originated in Afghanistan.

Several seizures

Several seizures of Afghan-origin heroin in the high seas of the region have been made in the recent past. Since April 2015, more than 3,700 kg of heroin has been intercepted in India, … Read More

Master photography with this set of online classes

4 months ago
Master photography with this set of online classes
Master photography with this set of online classes

TL;DR: This professional photography online course bundle is on sale for £23.14, saving you 96% on list price.

Honesty hour: do you consider yourself a photographer because you can effortlessly take crystal clear shots with your state-of-the-art smartphone and collection of editing apps? We get it and don’t worry, your secret is safe with us.

If you want to take photos for a living, though, you would need more than a swanky iPhone and a working knowledge of Lightroom. You would actually need to master the art of capturing stunning imagery — the kind of eye-catching photos that attract clients and put food on the table.

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The Learn to Become an Expert Photographer Bundle is a 45-hour beginner-to-expert bundle designed to train you to take shots like a

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