Nature Photography – Page 64

Nature puts on a show in this week’s audience photo gallery

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A dark night sky with green ribbons of lights from the Aurora Borealis with a hill and some snow in the foreground. — The Northern Lights put on a show in Nain. (Submitted by Pauline Agnatok)

We got a mixed bag from Mother Nature recently. There was more snow, keeping spring at bay for another little while, but the aurora borealis was on display for (just about) everyone to see.

Enjoy the light show, then scroll to the bottom to see how your point of view can be part of next week’s gallery.

A bright sun shines on a snowy path through the trees. A large icicle hangs from one of the snow-laden trees. — A beautiful, sunny evening in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (Submitted by Lori Snow)

A large chunk of ice is reflected back by icy water with snowy cliffs in the background. — A clear reflection of some grounded ice on Salmon Cove Sands. (Submitted by Andrea Kelly)

A red and white Coast Guard ship exits a harbour filled with ice under a grey and cloudy sky. — The CCGS Louis S. St. Laurent departing Botwood Harbour on Saturday on its way to break the ice. (Submitted by Linda Lane)

A pink and orange sunset shines down on a rocky beach near the ocean. — A gorgeous pink and orange sky over Topsail Beach, CBS. (Submitted by Greg Horner)

A three-snowballed snowman stands in front of a beige house. He's wearing a navy scarf, a bucket for a hat, and has twig arms and a carrot nose. — When life gives you snow, you make a snowman! (Submitted by Gary Mitchell)

The rocky coastline of Grates Cove overlooks the ocean where waves crash against the rocks. Some houses and the snowy ground sit on top of the hill. — The carved out windswept land of Grates Cove getting a pounding from the beautiful waves driving into the rocky coastline. (Submitted by Eugene Howell)

A dark night sky turned bright green from the Northern Lights with trees, cabins, and a snowy ground in the background. — The aurora borealis turns the sky an emerald green in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. (Submitted by Donna Crawford)

A black Lab sitting on the snowy ground with a bright pink sky among the clouds in the background. — Red sky at night, black Lab’s delight! (Submitted by Gail Downing)

A starry sky with a purple-tinged sky with trees in the foreground. — A starry night framed by the Northern Lights in Ocean Pond. (Submitted by Karen Reid)

Have a photo you’d like to share?

Here’s how to get in touch with us: email [email protected]. It’s a dedicated address just for photo submissions from across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Here’s what we need from you: your name, where the photo was taken and a caption that tells us what’s in the image. We encourage you to add any information you think our readers would enjoy!

We share the photos we receive here, and we might also use them on Here & Now each weeknight during Ashley Brauweiler’s weather segments, as well as on our Facebook page, our Twitter feed and on our Instagram account. And we always give credit. Providing a handle for Instagram would be appreciated!

Because of the volume of submissions we receive, we cannot respond to everyone.

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Take better hiking pictures with these five easy-to-follow photography tips

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Do you take photos when you’re out on a hike? Of course, you do – we all do. Why wouldn’t you want to capture the amazing scenery atop a hill or that pretty bird you spotted in the forest? Everyone needs to see them. Sadly, not everyone will enjoy the blurry, underexposed, badly-framed pictures you took on your smartphone; however, with these five tips, you can ensure that people will not only endure but actually enjoy your hiking photos.

One thing that can certainly ruin your photography is wearing inappropriate gear, which will make you less focused on capturing the beauty of nature. As the adage goes, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” so make sure you dress appropriately for the weather, time of the day and area you’re about to traverse. Check out T3’s best waterproof jacket, best hiking boots, and best hiking backpack guides for more info.

The best thing about these hiking photography tips is that they don’t start with ‘buy the Canon EOS R6 Mark II’ (full disclosure: we love that bad boy). In fact, you can upgrade your outdoor photos at no extra cost using these suggestions. Using the proper gear helps, but not necessary. The five hiking photography rules are as follows:

Have your camera at hand at all times: Time is of the essence when you spot an animal or a cloud formation, so having your camera or smartphone at hand is essential. If you’re using the former, something like the Peak Design Capture (retailer link) can be helpful.
Start early/finish late: The best lighting conditions are when the sun rises or sets, so time your hikes accordingly.
Follow the basic rules of photography: Rule of thirds, framing, vantage point – you can only break the rules if you understand them, and you need to follow them to understand them. Pay attention to the scene in front of you and how you want to capture it.
Tell the whole story: Don’t just take seven million photos of the same mushroom on the forest floor; take the viewers on a journey by showing them the best pictures from beginning to end.
Edit the photos: You can use any editing software but tweak the images before they are shown to others. Many photo apps are free to use and can do automatic editing (e.g. Snapseed). Alternatively, you can use paid software such as Adobe Photoshop or Affinity Photo to edit your pictures more professionally.

Need new camera gear? T3 can help you choose the best beginner camera, the best mirrorless camera, the best DSLR camera or the best compact camera for you. For the most adventurous of you, we recommend the best action cameras or the best drones (maybe both).

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Winners announced for Photo Arts Club of Toledo photography contest

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Over 200 people were in attendance on Friday as the Photo Arts Club of Toledo announced the winners of their annual amateur photography competition.

The grand prize this year was a certificate for a La-Z-Boy chair valued up to $599.

Competition was fierce as 146 photographers had submitted 732 photos to the contest. The number of entries was more than double the number of the previous year.

Wennie Anderson, co-director of the contest, attributes the increased interest to skilled advertising as well as interest in the La-Z-Boy chair.

“A lot of advertising goes into it,” said Anderson. “Different television stations and different radio stations and different newspapers… It’s a lot of work but it’s really worth it.”

The number of entries to the contest exceeded the previously announced limit of 500 total submissions.

“We had said we were going to stop at it at 500,” said Anderson. “We didn’t really realize that there was four places that the pictures could be dropped off to be entered. And when we picked up all the pictures, we had 732 pictures.”

Although there were more submissions than planned, the judges made sure to give each one a thorough review. The seven judge panel, comprised of professional photographers and Metroparks leadership, took five and a half hours to judge the photos.

The photos are displayed in the National Center for Nature Photography within Secor Park. They are available to view on weekends from noon to 4 p.m. until March 6th. The exhibit will also be closed on Easter weekend.

This year’s best in show was HMS Belfast at Night by Jamie Van Natta. A full list of winners can be found here.

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Pictures of Fall | The Art of Chasing Autumn

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Autumn is a season of transition and change, a time when the world around us transforms into a kaleidoscope of warm colors and textures. It is a time when the trees shed their leaves, revealing the intricate details of their branches, and the air becomes crisp and cool. Autumn is also a season of nostalgia, a time when we reflect on the memories of summer’s past and anticipate the coming winter.

Art Inspired By Autumn

Autumn, also known as Fall, is the season that exists between summer and winter, where many types of plants and trees slip into dormancy as they prepare for the cold weather to roll in. During this season, trees that aren’t evergreens undergo a process often called the “changing of the leaves.” When the weather starts to cool, the foliage gradually fades from a rich green to shades of yellow, red, orange, and brown before the leaves die and fall to the earth.

There is no shortage of inspiration to be found in this beautiful season. From the vibrant colors of the changing leaves to the misty mornings and hazy sunsets, autumn offers a wealth of opportunities to capture its beauty and essence through artistic mediums. Travelers visit destinations all over the country in preparation for this change to take place, as the autumn leaves are often a sight to see, sometimes resembling a brilliant fire.

Planning vacations according to the projected fall changes isn’t unheard of, and several popular destinations exist where the colors that come about during fall are more vibrant and memorable than in other areas across the country.

The Mountains Call — There is no question why they call it colorful Colorado as dappled light and dreamy clouds drift over the top of the San Juan Mountains outside Ridgway, Colorado. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

7 Places In The US To Find Fall Color Inspiration

Below are some of the most remarkable places to visit in the United States if you want to explore the changing seasons on an autumn photography expedition or simply gather inspiration for an upcoming fall-themed painting.

1. Autumn In Vermont

Autumn in Vermont is characterized by vibrant colors of foliage as the leaves on the trees turn from green to shades of red, orange, and yellow. This natural phenomenon draws tourists from all over the world to witness the stunning display. The crisp cool air, clear blue skies, and the smell of wood smoke from cozy fires create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Vermont’s agricultural heritage is also celebrated during the fall season, with harvest festivals, apple picking, and pumpkin patches. The season lasts from late September to early November, with the peak foliage usually occurring in mid-October.

Places to See Include Stowe, Manchester, Woodstock & Bennington.

Prodigy — A young and fiery Lace Leaf Japanese Maple tree glows in all its autumn glory just inside the gates of the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland Oregon. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

2. The Colors of Colorado

Colorado is composed of a fantastic mix between cities, friendly little towns, and wide open wilderness. As such, it’s a premier destination for fall travelers with any sort of preference. The state of Colorado is one of the very best displays of autumn color and the United States and a must see place to visit if you want to hike, raft, camp, or perform any activity out in nature.

Additionally, there are several towns and cities that welcome travelers around the fall season. If you want to remain warm and comfortable in addition to seeing truly one-of-a-kind views of the leaves changing in fall, Colorado should be at the top of your list. If you are an aspiring nature photographer and you haven’t visited Colorado during fall, you simply don’t know what you are missing!

Places to See Include, Breckenridge, Owl Creek Pass, Million Dollar Highway, Telluride & Aspen.

Heavens Gate — The gnarled branches of a Japanese maple spread forth a flaming crown in a sculpted garden in Portland, Oregon. Beside a tranquil pond, the winding footpaths and soft beds of moss are scattered with the gold and crimson stars from this dazzling display. Fine Art Limited Edition of 100.

3. The Pacific Northwest in Autumn

The Pacific Northwest experiences a beautiful and unique autumn season characterized by cool temperatures, rainy weather, and colorful foliage. The forests in the region turn golden and red, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. I have spent my entire life and career as a nature and landscape photographer in the Pacific Northwest. As a result, I have provide you with a list of my favorite photography locations to experience the wonder of autumn in the Pacific Northwest.

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington – This park is famous for its stunning fall colors, and visitors can enjoy the scenery while hiking, camping, or taking scenic drives.

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon – The gorge is known for its waterfalls and scenic drives, but it’s also a great place to witness the fall colors.

Leavenworth, Washington – This charming Bavarian-style village is surrounded by mountains and forests that turn golden and red in the fall, making it a popular destination for leaf-peeping.

Silver Falls State Park, Oregon – This park features a scenic hiking trail that takes visitors past several waterfalls and through a beautiful forest that turns bright shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall.

The Wash — A rush of clear water races down from the forbidden peaks of a range of misty mountains. Along the rocky banks, flashes of gold announce the arrival of autumn to the high places. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

4. Chasing Fall in Maine

Maine is the uppermost state in the northeastern section of the US, and if you’re a traveler who enjoys historical settings and colonial design, you’ll want to pay Maine a visit. In addition to historic buildings and museums, Maine also has an array of rolling hills, mountains, forests, and waterways.

It’s a beautiful state, especially for artists who want to capture images of the season’s effects in a variety of settings (for example: fields, rocky terrain, creeks, the outskirts of towns, etc.).

Places to See Include Acadia National Park, Camden & Kennebunkport.

A dense forest of aspen outside Leavenworth, Washington forms a tangled maze of black and white. Only the red flashes of the undergrowth, clinging to the last warmth of autumn show the way through. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

5. Fall Color & History In Virginia

Virginia is another great location for vacationers who enjoy both history and nature. Virginia has plenty of historical sites to visit as well as attractive landscapes to photograph. The national park walking trails present plenty of opportunities to observe the natural world as the leaves change colors, and depending on how far down the trails you walk, you’ll surely come across something inspiring.

Places to See Include Charlottesville, Abington & Shenandoah National Park.

6. Autumn Wild In Wyoming

Unlike some of the areas mentioned in this list, Wyoming isn’t always a key destination for travelers who want to see forests and mountains. However, the rolling country setting across the state provides great photo opportunities and inspiration to drive the creation of art.

While there are areas that have trees and mountains, some of the grassy fields and farm fences provide artists with a nice change of scenery.

Places to See Include Cheyenne, Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park.

A royal carpet of scarlet leaves winds through a stand of maples in the deep of fall. A quiet country road bears its hidden splendor before the snows that will hide its brilliant chromatic display until next year. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

7. The Diversity of Autumn In Utah

Utah’s geography is incredibly diverse including mountain ranges, forests, and deserts and slot canyons, each with its own unique autumn color palette. In the mountains, aspen trees are a major contributor to the fall foliage display, turning vibrant shades of yellow and gold. In the lower areas and canyons of Utah, Cottonwood and other trees and shrubs provide an endless show of the brilliance of the changing seasons.

Places to See Include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Factory Butte and Capital Reef National Park.

Why is Autumn Themed Art So Popular?

Fall-themed art is warm, welcoming and easy to blend in with existing art pieces in a home or office. Reds, yellows and browns mix well with many typical color schemes found in the home. Earthy colors and tones are quite versatile, and when used to capture a specific scene, these colors can evoke moods and emotions that compliment and tie together the elements of your decor.

People enjoy autumn nature photography and fall-themed art because it inspires a sense of calm, a feeling of warmth, security and protection from the cold outside world. Autumn art is also nostalgic, often reminding its viewers of time spent with family and friends, the holidays and the comfort and happiness the season often brings.

Autumn Nature Photography

Since my childhood, autumn has always been my favorite season. As a nature photographer, I look to autumn every year and do the majority of my best work during this time of year. If you enjoy autumn photography and the colors of the fall season, I invite you to experience it through my eyes across my online galleries including Mountains & Meadows, Aspen & Birch Photography & my Japanese Gardens Collection.

The crystal waters of a mountain stream pass lazily over golden stones and around lichen-covered boulders. Along the low banks, the vegetation is ablaze with the colors of fall. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

Dappled light kisses the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and illuminates the autumn leaves of an Aspen grove like matchsticks in the wind near Ridgway, Colorado. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.

A tangled web of skeletal branches lace together the ashen trunks of a grove of aspen near Leavenworth, Washington. Unfazed as yet by the chill of winter, the fiery hues of the autumn undergrowth bleed through a hush of fog. Fine Art Limited Edition of 100.

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Mar 26 2023

Ferndale dancers are focus of new photo exhibit – Times-Standard

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The beauty of dance has been captured by photographer Matt Knowles for a new exhibit showing in April at the C Street Studios, 208 C St. in Eureka.

“Dance in Shadow and Light” will be hanging inside the workspaces of artists Paul Rickard and Stock Schlueter and features dancers from the Ferndale Dance Academy.

“We feel honored to be exhibiting our photographs in Paul and Stock’s gallery space. They are highly respected artists, and we so appreciate that they are granting us the opportunity to exhibit our work to a larger audience,” said Laura East, owner and director of the Ferndale Dance Academy.

She says the idea for this photo exhibit evolved over time.

“In January of this year,” she said, “the Ferndale Dance Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary. In commemoration, Matt Knowles, who is also a website designer, and I worked to redesign and launch a new studio website. We then decided that a new website called for new photos, so we arranged a photo shoot. Matt has taken the photos for our studio since we opened, so it was only natural that we would work together on this.”

Photographer Matt Knowles says that most of his “favorite photos that I have taken the last 25 years have been with ballet dancers.” (Photo by Matt Knowles)

The photo shoot proved to be “quite an interesting day,” East said, because Ferndale suffered a power outage that lasted for several hours.

“One family brought a generator to the studio so that Matt could continue to shoot without having to reschedule,” East said. “This lent itself to creative problem solving where lighting was concerned and, ultimately, highly atmospheric photographs with an intimate quality that draw you in. It also inspired the title of the exhibit, ‘Dance in Shadow and Light.’ We literally had no
choice but to work with shadow and sparse lighting.”

Knowles has been a photographer since the late 1970s and opened his business, Aesthetic Design & Photography, in 1999. He and his wife moved to Ferndale in 2000.

Over the years, Knowles has won numerous awards at both the Humboldt County Fair and the Redwood Acres Fair in the professional divisions, including Best of Show. He’s been photographing Ferndale Dance Academy dancers since the studio opened in 2003.

“I have been working with Ferndale Dance Academy since the beginning,” Knowles said. “I have also worked with numerous other dancers in my own work. I love working with dancers as they are creative posers and it makes my job a lot easier. Most of my favorite photos that I have taken the last 25 years have been with ballet dancers.”

He added, “I tend to use very dramatic lighting in my studio work. When working outdoors, you’re pretty much at the mercy of what nature gives you, and here in Humboldt County, Mother Nature can be a pretty fickle lighting director. But indoors, I’m the creator, and I love being able to set the mood by intricately controlling the light just how I want it.”

The dance photos in this current show “illustrate the versatility of our dancers and represent the wide range of styles that we offer at the Ferndale Dance Academy, including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap, hip hop, jazz and
tumbling,” East said. The photographed dancers range in age from 12 to young adult, she noted.

All of the dancers in the images will be traveling to Santarém, Portugal from July 10 to 15 for a cross-cultural dance exchange with Círculo Cultural Scalabitano, a dance school certified by the Royal Academy of Dance. The artistic and cultural exchange was developed by East and Vítor Murta with the support of Santarém’s Minister of Culture.

“Dancers from both countries will take classes in a variety of styles for seven hours a day taught by instructors from both dance studios,” East said. “The intensive will conclude with a collaborative performance, which will include a piece created during the intensive featuring the dancers from both countries.”

The Ferndale dancers are working to raise $10,000 to cover their airfare and lodging, East said.

“They have a GoFundMe page and have held several fundraisers,” she said. “Anyone who would like to help support them may contact the Ferndale Dance Academy at 707-496-0805 for further information.”

The dancers will also be holding a donation-based bake sale during Arts Alive! on April 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the C Street Studios.

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Mar 26 2023

Changes to dog policy for nature reserves

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The UK is without doubt a nation of both dog lovers and nature lovers, but these two passions are not always completely in sync, writes Erin McDaid of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Dogs are more popular than ever before, with an estimated 34% of UK households now sharing their home with man’s best friend.

Just as appreciation of nature and local wild spaces grew during lockdown restrictions, it seems that dog ownership grew too — increasing the chances of issues when walking dogs on nature reserves.

Dogs must now be kept on short leads at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Photo: 2020Vision.

Just like most of us, to keep healthy and happy, dogs need fresh air and exercise, but depending where people choose to exercise their dogs, this can bring them into conflict with wildlife. Even the friendliest, most gentle dog still looks like the predator they evolved from — and that’s just how wildlife such as birds and small mammals see them.

An encounter with a dog, even a very brief one, can be hugely stressful for birds, mammals, reptiles, and other animals. Sometimes it can even prove fatal either through an rare attack or because disturbance leads to nests or young being abandoned.

Our dogs can also have less direct impacts on the natural world around them. It might seem harmless to leave dog poo in the undergrowth, but the extra nutrients this adds to the soil, especially on sites popular with dog walkers, can disrupt nature’s balance, leading to the loss of wildflowers as delicate plants are replaced with nutrient-hungry species such as nettles. Cleaning up after your dog and keeping them on a short lead whilst on nature reserves and in other vital wildlife habitats will go a long way towards keeping wildlife safe.

Birds, reptiles and other wildlife view even the friendliest of dogs as predators. Photo: Mike Vickers.

While many nature reserves across the UK don’t allow dogs at all, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has a long standing policy of welcoming well-behaved dogs — and well-behaved owners.

Until recently, we asked people to keep their dog under close control but sadly this advice can be misinterpreted and is difficult to enforce. With the advent of extendable leads and the significant increase in dog numbers, we’ve changed our policy and now ask people to keep dogs on a short lead when visiting our sites unless there is explicit signage saying otherwise.

A few weeks ago, we issued a news release outlining our change of policy – timed to coincide with the start of the bird nesting season and lambing season – a period when dogs, wildlife and livestock often clash. But the issue of dogs disturbing wildlife and livestock is year-round.

The ground-nesting nightjar is particularly at risk. Photo: John Smith.

The sad fact is that dogs off leads is one of the biggest causes of wildlife disturbance and this issue is particularly problematic for the many species that breed on or close to the ground.

Ground-nesting birds, such as corn bunting and skylark, are particularly at risk. Research shows that 66% of ground-nesting birds are in decline in the UK, compared to 31% of other species. When you consider that some ground nesting species, including the mysterious nightjars that breed on heathlands in Sherwood Forest, have come all the way from Africa for the short breeding season, it is incumbent on us all to ensure they have every chance of success.

Dogs can also be a threat to livestock, especially sheep, with regular problems reported on our reserves where we use conservation grazing to manage habitats.

Many of us at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust are dog lovers too and the last thing we want to do is spoil anyone’s fun or that of their dog’s, but our sites are primarily havens for wildlife and we need all visitors’ help to ensure that wildlife can thrive and that everyone can enjoy them. Many people are unaware that birds can be nesting on the ground just a short distance from footpaths and familiar birds such as dunnock and blackbird can also nest very close to the ground in bushes and brambles. An inquisitive dog wandering just short distance off the path could impact on birds’ chances of breeding success.

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So, next time you visit a nature reserve remember to keep dogs on a short lead and don’t forget to clear up after them — taking the dog waste home with you if there’s no bin or the bin is full. By following these two simple guidelines it’s possibly to enjoy taking your pooch for a mooch around your local nature spot without harming or disturbing wildlife.

Further details of our Dogs on Nature Reserves policy can be found at nottinghamshirewildlife.org.

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Mar 26 2023

Los Angeles police officers sue anti-cop website owner over alleged ‘bounty’ after photo, info release

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The Los Angeles Police Protective League filed a lawsuit Friday on behalf of three officers against an anti-police website that they claim put a “bounty” on the officers’ heads after posting photos and other personal information on city cops released in a public records request, according to a report.

The recent release of more than 9,300 LAPD officers’ information has caused a furor within the department after it was requested by police abolitionist group called Stop LAPD Spying Coalition. It also mistakenly included the names of undercover officers.

“I deeply regret that this mistake happened,” Police Chief Michel Moore told FOX 11 last week. “I understand personally, given my own death threats and on matters of me as a public figure and my family has endured as a chief and even before that, how troubling this can be to a member of this organization, and even more so to those that are involved in sensitive and or confidential investigations.”

He added, “We have people who have taken the list and are now criminally, we believe, making threats against the safety of officers, calling for a bounty and awarding a bounty for individuals who would go out and kill a cop.”

LAPD CHIEF ACCUSED OF FEEDING PERSONAL DATA TO ANTI-POLICE: ‘BOUNTY ON OUR OFFICERS’

The Los Angeles Police Protective League filed a lawsuit Friday on behalf of three officers against an anti-police website that they claim put a “bounty” on the officers’ heads after posting photos and other personal information on city cops released in a public records request. (LAPD)

Officers Adam Gross, Adrian Rodriguez and Douglas Panameno, none of whom are undercover, have named Steven Sutcliffe, owner of killercop.com, in the lawsuit, requesting that the photos be removed from the website, according to the Los Angeles Times.

This is the first litigation connected to the release, the newspaper reported.

Sutcliffe also has a Twitter handle @killercop1984, according to the lawsuit, on which he allegedly posted on March 20, “Remember, #Rewards are double all year for #detectives and #female cops,” alongside an image quoting the General Counsel at Los Angeles Police Protective League saying killercop.com was offering $1,000 and $2,000 to anyone who killed an officer, according to court documents, the Times reported.

The same Twitter handle linked to a database of the officers’ headshots in another tweet writing, “Clean head-shots on these #LAPD officers. A to Z.”

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said he “deeply” regrets the mistake in releasing the information of undercover officers and plans to take legal action against anyone “making threats against the safety of officers.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

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“The posts, the nature of the posts, they’re not just intimidation,” Moore said, according to the New York Post. “They’re threatening, and they may constitute a crime. This is one of those things that I worried about and feared when we released these photographs ostensibly to be transparent, that others were going to use them to threaten our officers.”

LAPD Detective Jamie McBride called the release of the information “reckless” in an interview with FOX 11.

“I’ve been notified by a few officers already saying that they’re looking at other departments now before they get too much time invested here with the Los Angeles Police Department because they don’t feel that this department has their best interests at heart,” he said, adding that the Los Angeles Police Protective League has filed a complaint against Moore.

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Moore told FOX 11, “We’ve invited the FBI, as well as the district attorney, and we’re going to pursue people who have taken information that was released, some of it in regards that it shouldn’t have been released. But they’re calling right now for these acts of violence are not against individuals that are in any sense of assignments. They’re just calling it out against any officer’s photograph at all.”

Sutcliffe told the Post his “free speech” was being infringed upon with the lawsuit.

“It’s malicious. It’s retaliatory. It is vindictive and frivolous. Their motion is filled with lies,” he claimed.

Sutcliffe and Moore for comment did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital.

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Mar 26 2023

The story behind Einstein’s most iconic photo and how it was almost lost to history

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Albert Einstein loved this image so much he requested multiple copies to send to friends.Bettmann / Contributor

Albert Einstein’s most iconic photo of him sticking out his tongue was almost lost to history.

Editors hesitated to release it because they feared the expression downplayed his eminence.

Author Mike Rucker explains how Einstein’s fun and curious nature played to his greatness.

The following is an excerpt from Mike Rucker’s new book, “The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.”

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Despite his complex mind, Einstein was known to be a lot of fun.

You inevitably know the cropped version of this iconic portrait, but you might not know the backstory.

The photo was taken by Arthur Sasse, on March 14, 1951, Einstein’s 72nd birthday. In the uncropped photo, we can see Einstein sitting in a car, between his wife, Elsa, and Dr. Frank Aydelotte, the head of the Institute for Advanced Study.

The story goes that as they were leaving his birthday celebration for their home in Princeton, New Jersey, Einstein was repeatedly asked to smile at the cameras.

When Sasse asked for one last photo, he defiantly made a funny face. Einstein liked the resulting image so much, he immediately ordered multiple copies so he could sign and send them to friends as a joke.

Editors hesitated to release this photo of Einstein to the public.Bettmann / Contributor

Later on, he used this photo to make greeting cards. Einstein rarely let others get in the way of his fun.

He was quick to joke, rarely wore socks (he thought that the shoes should do the job), let his mustache and hair grow, and gave interviews on his porch in fluffy pink slippers.

Albert Einstein on his porch at home in Princeton, New Jersey.Ernst Haas / Contributor

His commitment to fun ran deep — and yet when Sasse sent his photo to editors for publication, they debated whether it was even appropriate to make it public, given Einstein’s eminence.

It only ever saw the light of day because Sasse related how much the great scientist himself loved the image.

According to Walter Isaacson’s biography, “Einstein: His Life and Universe,” the personality traits that contributed most to Einstein’s greatness were curiosity and nonconformism.

Einstein was known for his nonconformism.Bettmann / Contributor

Scientific studies suggest that humor and intelligence are associated. People who show an aptitude for fun also seem to have superior cognitive abilities.

Einstein was excellent proof of that. Legend has it that Einstein said his other great idea (after relativity) was adding an egg while cooking a bowl of soup, so that you can boil an egg without making an extra pot dirty.

Excerpted from “The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.” ©2023 by Michael Rucker and reprinted with permission from Simon & Schuster Atria Publicity.

Read the original article on Business Insider

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Mar 25 2023

Nature soundwalk launches, Nederdays lights up Ned and more

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Mar. 24—Highlights

Ascent — A Boulder Soundwalk: Ars Nova Singers this week kicked off its immersive music installation in Scott Carpenter Park, with music created by renowned composer Divya Maus. Listeners can move with the music on a self-guided nature soundwalk that also has a wheel-friendly accessible version; runs all day, through Sept. 4; Scott Carpenter Park, 1505 30th St., Boulder; arsnovasingers.org.

Boulder High School student art exhibit: “It’s All In Your Head,” conceptual and personal exhibit features work from 16 Boulder High School students; up through May 13; Café Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder; boulderartassociation.org.

‘Celebrating Women’ opening reception: Featuring art from 28 local creatives, the exhibit showcases strength, tenderness, wisdom and compassion that women bring to the world. An opening reception will feature a dance performance by belly dance troupe Tribal Misfits at 12:30 p.m.; noon-3 p.m. Sunday; First United Methodist Church’s Sanctuary Art Gallery, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; sanctuaryartgallery.art.

Nederdays: This weekend, Nederland is throwing a two-day family-friendly party with a barn dance featuring a professional caller announcing the moves, a 5K fun run, a downtown sled course, ice sculptures, scavenger hunts, a wood-splitting contest, 15 live bands and more; 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 45 West First St., Nederland; free; nederdays.com.

On-Tap Talks — Women in Beer: In conjunction with the museum’s “Beer Here” exhibit, Betsy Lay, co-owner of the social enterprise Lady Justice Brewing in Aurora, will host a talk about her philanthropic brewery movement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.

On the Rise — Sacred Art of the Powwow: Longmont Museum will host an evening of Native American music with local powwow drum groups, traditional flute and storytelling with Red Feather Woman and members of the local Native artist community; 7 p.m. Thursday; Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $12-$18; longmontcolorado.gov.

Boulder area

15th Street Gallery: Featuring work by Denver artist Tony Ortega; open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder.com

Ana’s Art Gallery: Art from local, African and Caribbean artists; noon-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 1100 Spruce St., Boulder; anasartgallery.com.

Art Parts: Non-profit creative reuse center with arts and craft supplies; 3080 Valmont St., Boulder; artpartsboulder.org.

Art Source International: Antique maps, prints and vintage posters; 1237 Pearl St., Boulder; artsourceinternational.com.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: “4,” features the works of Roaring Fork Valley artists Richard Carter, Jody Guralnick, Charmaine Locke and James Surls, up through May 29; “Rectangled,” Risa Friedman transformed BMoCA’s interior brick-lined lobby into an immersive puzzle, up through March 31 at the Present Box; Mia Mulvay’s “Albedo Effect” sculpture on display outside of the gallery until June 30, 2024; 1750 13th St., Boulder; bmoca.org.

BMoCA at Macky: “Beyond the Male Gaze,” Jerrie Hurd’s works seek beauty in the human figure while avoiding objectification, through May 26; Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., #104, CU Boulder campus; bmoca.org.

Canyon Theater and Gallery: “A Tribute to Marshall: Painting My Way Through Healing,” works by Anne Gifford, on display through April 24 on the Arapahoe Ramp; “Our Wishes,” Alejandra Abad’s response to COVID-19 in a textile exhibit that reflects wishes of joy, coinciding with One Book One Boulder series for “Book of Joy,” up through July 31; Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; boulderlibrary.org/exhibits.

Collective Community Arts Center: “Sync,” an exhibition of video art, prints and textile pieces, up through April 30; 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.

Dairy Arts Center: “Black Futures in Art: We’re Not Just History,” curated by Adderly Grant-Lord, featuring artists’ perspective of being Black in Boulder County, up through April 7; “Fan Mail 2.0,” works by members of the artist collective Hyperlink, on display through April 1; “Joysome,” a collaboration with East Window, features 50 images selected from hundreds of responses to a call for work on the theme of joy. The selected images are printed on flags and exhibited throughout the Front Range, on display through March 31; 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

East Window: “Frame” a series of literary salons curated by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Toni Oswald, through December 2023; “Resilience and Resistance” and “Our Backs Hold Our Stories” features photographs from Indigenous queer photographer Kali Spitzer, up through June 28; Window exhibit features work by activist artist Sue Coe, up through June 28. 4550 Broadway, Suite C-3B2, Boulder; eastwindow.org.

Eldorado Springs Art Center: Art gallery and sculpture garden in the foothills; 8 Chesebro Way, Eldorado Springs; eldoradospringsartcenter.com.

The Gallery at Bus Stop: “Four Boulder Photographers, Four Diverse Visions,” presents unique perspectives on the environment featuring works by David Bahr, Dan Baumbach, Karen Dombroski-Sobel and David Silver, up through March 31; 4895 N. Broadway, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org.

HiFi Jones Studio & Gallery: Pop-culture art mashups made from reclaimed vinyl and books by Jonathan Hanst; 209 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; hifijones.com.

Louisville Art Association: 2023 Youth Spring Art Show features works from youth artists ages 4 through 18, up through Thursday; Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; louisvilleartassociation.org.

Messinger Gallery: Art on display by Julie Havel who expresses her passion and spirit through art; Messinger Gallery at the Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; boulderjcc.org.

Museum of Boulder: “Chautauqua: 125 Years at the Heart of Boulder,” celebrates the local historic landmark, through April 2; “Beer Here! Brewing the New West” features 160 artifacts from Colorado’s beer and brewing history as well as a mock saloon for museum happy hours, up through Sept. 3; 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.

Naropa University Art Galleries: Nalanda Campus, 6287 Arapahoe Ave.: Cube Gallery has local and international artists; Nalanda Gallery hosts guest artists and student exhibitions, Lounge Gallery operated by students. Arapahoe Campus, 2130 Arapahoe Ave.: Lincoln Gallery features local and regional artists. Paramita Campus, 3285 30th St.: Paramita Gallery has works in all media by regional artists; bit.ly/naropaart

NoBo Art Center: “Speak No More,” an exhibit from HLNE that utilizes provocative imagery to spur conversation, up through March 31; 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder; noboartdistrict.org/nobo-art-center.

Phil Lewis Art: From T-shirts to custom snowboards and prints to laser engraving, the visionary artists’ work is on display and for sale; 2034 Pearl St., Unit 102, Boulder; phillewisart.com.

POP! Gallery: Open Studios’ part artist-owned pop-up art and gift gallery features a unique mix of Boulder County artists’ works for sale; on 11th Street and Pearl Street, just south of Fjällräven; popgalleryboulder.com.

R Gallery: “Seven Deadly Sins” showcases local artists who explore lust, pride, envy, wrath, gluttony, sloth and greed through their work, up through April 23; 2027 Broadway, Boulder; rgallery.art.

Rembrandt Yard: Aboriginal, local and national art; 1301 Spruce St., Boulder; 303-301-2972; rembrandtyard.com.

Sanctuary Art Gallery: “Celebrating Women” exhibit explores women scientists to homemakers, dancers to activists and looks at topics from abuse and inequality to hope and healing, up through April 30; First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; sanctuaryartgallery.art.

Shark’s Ink: “Untitled I,” hand-colored monotypes by once-Boulderite Barbara Takenaga, whose works incorporate psychedelic, cosmic and scientific elements; 550 Blue Mountain Road, Lyons; sharksink.com.

CU Art Museum: “Onward and Upward: Shark’s Ink,” a print and lithography collection, up through July; “Lasting Impressions,” the museum’s collection of American prints from the 1940s, up through June; 1085 18th St., Boulder; cuartmuseum.colorado.edu.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History: “Unearthed: Ancient Life in Boulder Valley” and “Horses in the North American West” in the Anthropology Hall; “Antarctica: More than Meets the Eye,” “Hungry Birds” and “Ross Sea: The Last Ocean” in BioLounge”; CU Boulder Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder; colorado.edu/cumuseum.

For tips about opportunities, grant information and art news, visit Boulder County Arts Alliance at bouldercountyarts.org.

Longmont area

Firehouse Art Center: “Tony Umile — A Retrospective,” experimental photography work from the late-Longmont photographer, up through April 9; Skyline High School VPA Academy Capstone exhibit features student work in the South Gallery, up through April 9; Joyanna Rose Gittings in Studio 64, whose contemporary watercolors spills over into ceramics, fiber, murals and classic automotive pinstriping, up through April 9; 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.

The Great Frame Up: Longmont Artists’ Guild Members’ Show showcases artwork from local artists in a variety of mediums, including watercolors, pastels, oils, photography and mixed media, up through May 5; 430 Main St., Longmont; longmont.thegreatframeup.com.

Longmont Museum: “Duality: Contemporary Works by Indigenous Artists,” showcases modern art by Native artists, up through May 14; 400 Quail Road, Longmont; longmontmuseum.org.

Osmosis Gallery: “Winter Warmth,” features the work of local artist Mike Brouse; 290 Second Ave., Niwot; osmosisartgallery.com.

Walnut Gallery: Features work from more than 50 artists in a wide range of media; 364 Main St., Longmont; thewalnutgallery.com.

Northern Colorado

Art Center of Estes Park: “Capturing the Light,” showcases pastel and oil Paintings by Lydia Pottoff and photography by Curtis Ghent, up through April 24; 517 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park; artcenterofestes.com.

Artworks Center for Contemporary Art: Center for Fine Art Photography exhibit “Air of the Ancients” features works by Angela Faris Belt, Natascha Seideneck and Melanie Walker, up through April 1; “Visceral,” artist Shelby Shadwell’s drawings of gut piles from game animals, up through April 1; 310 N.Railroad Ave., Loveland; artworksloveland.org

Columbine Gallery: More than 800 National Sculpture Guild pieces adorn a garden with local paintings on display inside; 2683 N. Taft Ave., Loveland; columbinegallery.com.

Independence Gallery: Vibrant gallery featuring local artists and rotating exhibits; 233 E. 4th St., Loveland; independencegallery.com.

Lincoln Gallery: Art gallery featuring works from members of the Thompson Valley Art League; 429 Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lincolngallery.com

Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art Gallery: Features fine art, Native American jewelry and artifacts, Pueblo pottery, beadwork and more; 115 1st St., Eaton; lonetreeantiques.com.

Loveland Museum: “Contained” explores water containers and their environmental impact, on display through June 25; “Johanna Mueller, Printmaker,” features the work of the Greeley-based artist, through April 30; Thompson School District Student Art Show displays art from students in kindergarten through 12th grade, on display through April 16; “NEW YORK/NEW YORK: The Avant-Garde from Mid-Century,” loans of paintings, sculpture and prints from museums, galleries and private collections, up through April 23; 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland; lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

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Mar 25 2023

Sao Paulo E-Prix “could go down to the last lap” due to slipstreaming nature

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The championship will race for the first time in the country on Saturday on a similar layout which was previously used by IndyCar between 2010-2013.

A characteristic of the venue is the use of four notable straights around the 1.83-mile circuit, a feature that has not been common at other Formula E tracks due to the nature of the electric machines.

“The passing opportunities here should be a little bit better compared to other tracks, so I can’t imagine someone breaking away from the field. I think it will be a bit of a chess match,” said Jaguar driver Mitch Evans.

“We normally race on very tight, twisty tracks but this one, when you look at it on paper, it looks quite condensed [but] there’s a lot of long straights, which we have in Formula E, but not as much as we’re seeing here.

“The race here could be really exciting, it could go down to the last lap, last few corners, just because of the nature of the layout.”

Antonio Felix da Costa, winner last time out in Cape Town, reckons that drivers will try and avoid leading until as late as possible to save energy in the slipstream of their rivals.

“We’ll see how the race develops but obviously being behind someone you become much more efficient, so you have to be smart [in] the way you do it, like with the Attack Mode activations,” said the Porsche driver.

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A view of the track, Sao Paulo

A view of the track, Sao Paulo

Photo by: Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images

“I’ve won a few races on pure strategy, Marrakesh [2019-20] I gave up the lead on purpose, the last race was similar, but the problem is I think at the time I was maybe one of the only ones aware of this, and I think now everyone is aware of this.”

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Brazilian driver Lucas Di Grassi believes the championship “could have an amazing race” at the circuit, which was resurfaced only weeks ago to remove notable bumps.

“If we manage to get everything right, we can beat the other guys,” said the Mahindra driver. “And, on this track, because of the characteristics I think the racing will be very tricky because of the slipstream, the strategy, the heat. We could have an amazing race here.”

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