Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s divorce was one of the celebrity stories of 2022, however the Brazilian model is now looking to move on with her own life without him.
This has coincided with a stunning return to the modelling scene, with the 43-year-old going tastefully topless in a photoshoot.
The shoot, for Frame’s 2023 winter denim line, sees Gisele without a shirt on, modelling a pair of jeans.
Despite her advancing years, the model’s figure was nothing short of breathtaking, using her hands to cover her breasts.
She has been announced as the face of the Frame line of winter denim, and one of the pictures also showed her lying down topless, making full use of the pose to highlight the nature of the denim jeans.
What else is going on in Gisele’s career?
Having returned to modelling after the breakup of her marriage, Gisele also appeared in a Victoria’s Secret campaign in August, in which she was pictured alongside Naomi Campbell, Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima and Emily Ratajkowski.
Gisele Bundchen shows Tom Brady what he’s missing with sexy Carnival dance
Some have argued that this return to the modelling world has coincided with the financial pressures that came with Gisele and Brady being embroiled in the FTX collapse and subsequent scandal.
Reports suggest the pair lost almost $30 million from their combined wealth, which whilst less problematic for Brady, would certainly have an impact on a newly-single Bundchen.
Despite that, Bundchen has kept a positive outlook on things in the months since her split with Brady, making clear she is using nature as a way to reach inner-peace.
“Nature is my best wellness treatment,” Bundchen told People Magazine.
“Just feeling the sun, taking a dip in the ocean, running on the sand and feeling the grass on my feet.
“Just being in nature just gives you energy, it just makes you feel good.”
The revival of instant photography continues to gain momentum as Leica Camera AG introduces the Leica SOFORT 2, the second generation of their instant camera, poised to captivate both nostalgia-seekers and modern photography enthusiasts alike. In a world where speed often trumps reflection, the SOFORT 2 offers a moment of pause and the joy of tangible memories, marrying the world of fleeting digital snapshots with the enduring charm of analogue prints.
Leica’s illustrious heritage in photography and design is evident in the SOFORT 2’s modern, minimalist aesthetic. This elegantly designed camera is available in three stylish colours: black, red, and white, making it a fashionable accessory for any occasion.
One of the standout features of the SOFORT 2 is its ability to merge the worlds of digital and analogue photography seamlessly. Users can now permanently save digital images and curate their best shots before committing them to print. This includes photos from your smartphone and other Leica cameras, stored within the integrated Leica FOTOS App gallery. With a simple pull of the manual printing lever, you can transform these digital memories into Instax Mini format prints on Leica’s exclusive photo paper, available with either a warm-white or golden frame.
The SOFORT 2 not only embodies the Leica brand’s visual language but also extends its user-friendly functionality. Its menu structure and button layout align with those found on other digital Leica cameras, ensuring a smooth transition for those familiar with the brand’s ecosystem.
This versatile instant camera offers a range of creative features to capture moments in unique ways. Selfie enthusiasts will appreciate the dedicated selfie mode with a separate shutter button, while the landscape mode delivers wide-angle character. The macro mode allows for close-ups from as close as 10cm, expanding the possibilities for creative photography. Additionally, the SOFORT 2 offers 10 lens and 10 film effects to further enhance your visual storytelling.
Leica’s commitment to individuality and creativity extends to a range of high-quality accessories for the SOFORT 2. Stylish wooden picture frames beautifully showcase your prints, while wrist straps, carrying straps, bags, and other accessories complement the camera’s personality and enhance your photography experience, whether you’re sharing analogue instant photos or digital moments on social media.
The Leica SOFORT 2 is set to become a cherished companion at family gatherings, events, and travels, helping to create shared experiences and lasting memories. With its blend of digital convenience and analogue nostalgia, it offers something for everyone in today’s fast-paced world.
The Leica SOFORT 2 will be globally available starting from 9th November 2023 at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and authorized dealers. It comes with a recommended retail price of £350.00, including VAT.
For more information about Leica, visit the Leica website
Here are the outstanding winning photos of the International Photography Awards (IPA) 2023. The International Photography Awards conducts an annual competition for professional, amateur, and student photographers globally, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive competitions in the photography world today.
OnePlus is the official sponsor for IPA’s 2023. Photographer of the Year won the cash prize of $12,000 and Discovery of the year wond the cash prize $6,000. The 11 Category winners in the Professional Categories will each receive a $1,200 cash prize, and the 11 Category winners in the Non-Professional Categories will each receive a $600 prize.
A stellar international jury of renowned photography experts judged more than 14,000 entries from 120 countries around the world to finally select these outstanding category winners, each of whom are in the running to receive the IPA’s top two prizes—Photographer of the Year for the professional categories, and Discovery of the Year for the non-professional / student categories. The finalists for these two awards will be presented—and the winner announced—at the Lucie Awards Gala on October 30, 2023 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
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#1 Editorial / Press Photographer Of the Year: Ukraine’s War by Wolfgang Schwan
In early January, 2022 I traveled to eastern Ukraine for the first time with the intention of covering an environmental story. Instead I found myself covering daily life in the trenches of Donbas for the next two months. Over this time I developed a deep appreciation for the hospitality and generosity of Ukrainians. I decided to stay once the war broke out on Feb. 24 and work covering breaking news and daily life throughout 2022. This story is an overview of my coverage spanning eight months in Ukraine in 2022.
#2 Nature Photographer Of the Year: Ice Fantasy by Barbara and Maciej Noskowski
We are absolutely fascinated by these beautiful patterns on the frozen lakes we discovered in February this year. They are like flowers, branches, stars, abstract compositions, minimalistic, fantastic! You can only see them from above. As we later found out, these are holes created as a result of vegetation inside the lake. These sprawling cracks and surrounding shapes are a quite rare sight.
#3 Fine Art Photographer Of the Year: Old Father Thames by Julia Fullerton-Batten
#4 Special Photographer Of the Year: Pets meets Vintage by Horst Kistner
#5 People Photographer Of the Year: Freedom to Fly by Allison Hunter
#6 Architecture Photographer Of the Year: Ships on land by Gang Wang
#7 Sports Photographer Of the Year: Mikaël Kingsbury, Olympic Freestyle skier by Finn O’Hara
#8 Advertising Photographer Of the Year: The End of the Dream by Thomas Broening
#9 Analog / Film Photographer Of the Year: Our War by Edgar Martins
#10 Event Photographer Of the Year: NYC Women’s March 2017 by Nabil West
#11 Analog / Film, Fine Art: 1st Place – Fade to Black by Martina Holmberg
#12 Architecture, Abstract: 2nd Place – Color Conversation by Gleici Rufatto
#13 Architecture, Buildings: 3rd Place – Jiangnan by Bin Zhang
#14 Architecture, Cityscapes: 1st Place – Red zonem by Marcin Giba
#15 Editorial / Press, Photo Essay: 1st Place – Cattle of Kings by Karolina Wojtasik
#16 Fine Art, Landscape: 1st Place – Bodies by Zac Henderson
#17 Fine Art, Minimalism: 1st Place – Laguna Nord by Alessandro Tagliapietra
#18 Fine Art, Portrait: 1st Place – Alex and Zoe by Emily Fisher
#19 Fine Art, Still Life: 1st Place – Weave My Light by Kayoko Nemoto
#20 Nature, Aerial / Drone: 3rd Place – Veins Of The Earth by Robert Bilos
#21 Nature, Animals: 2nd Place – Circle of Life by Moises Levy
#22 Nature, Astrophotography: 2nd Place – Written in the star by Sun Haoran
#23 Nature, Landscape: 1st Place – The ions ballet by Cari Letelier
#24 Nature, Landscape: 3rd Place – Once in a Lifetime by Ryan Fitzsimons
#25 Nature, Other: 1st Place – Mystery by Tianhang Zhang
#26 Nature, Seasons: 2nd Place – Siglufjordur by Julie Mullock
#27 Nature, Sunrise / Sunset: 1st Place – Daybreak at Lítli-Hrútur by Joshua Earle
#28 Nature, Trees: 1st Place – Treelogy by Cristiano Xavier
#29 Nature, Wildlife: 3rd Place – The Statues of Mara by Lakshitha Karunarathna
#30 People, Children: 2nd Place – Haar and Fret by Emily Fisher
#31 People, Family: 2nd Place – Years and years… by Prajnyan Goswami
#32 People, Newborn / Baby: 1st Place – Best friends for life by Heidi Breugelmans
#33 People, Portrait: 3rd Place: Open mind, open heart by Olivia Mazzola
#34 People, Self-Portrait: 3rd Place – New Habitat by Bella von Einsiedel
#35 People, Street Photography: 1st Place – # # Y i # by Nina Papiorek
#36 Special, Night Photography: 1st Place – 中国速度 by Wei Chen
#37 Special, Panorama: 1st Place – Oil Painting in Dreams by Weinan Li
#38 Special, Smartphone Photography: 1st Place – Shadow Self-Portraits by Tony Hertz
#39 Special, Travel : 3rd Place – Underwater Portal by Benjamin Yavar
#40 Sports, Extreme sports: 1st Place – Nouria Newman – The Fearless by Sandro Baebler
An industrious Ring owner has used AI to train the outdoor camera to identify badgers and foxes visiting his garden. Having set up the tech, James Milward used it to trigger a high-frequency deterrent for the animals – but photographers might have other uses for the code he shared.
Milward’s project essentially uses code he assembled to monitor a Ring camera’s feed, decide whether visitors are foxes and badges, and – if they are – turn on an ultrasonic fox and badger repellant he bought from Amazon. This is where, it occurs to us, a nature photography enthusiast might be more interested in connecting an alert in their home – or sending an alert to their phone, or even to a wireless shutter release.
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To be fair, this is a bit of an enthusiast’s project, as Milward himself explains on Medium. It was, however, an educational challenge he had been looking for as an excuse to learn the secrets of machine learning.
He realized that a camera, like one of the best Ring cameras (which boast infrared night vision), would provide the ideal feed for him. Moreover, although Ring doesn’t offer an official API, its sheer popularity has brought solutions. Ring enthusiasts have not only assembled an unofficial one, but also a library that can stream video via the open RTSP standard (yes, the same one that most livestreaming uses).
Milward was keen to train the cameras to identify foxes and badgers, because each mammal needed a different frequency of sound to deter it. He reasoned that the camera could identify the culprit in his backyard so that the correct deterrent could be activated.
Using a Raspberry Pi 4 he could run a tool called TensorFlow Lite – but first he needed to download video clips from his Ring cameras, screen capture them, and put them into his Google Drive. From there they were fed into a labeling tool (LabelImg) in which he manually told the computer which were foxes or badgers. This was essential, as using off-the-shelf models left the computer spotting sinks, cars, umbrellas, or bears!
At this point, a model is built using Google Colab, which Milward said cost him under $2 worth of ‘Compute Units’ (and 2.5 hours of remote processing from 240 images).
This was just the beginning of many refinements to the project, which included more time spent refining the model and the addition of features to ignore objects that weren’t moving. Oh, and the name “Furbinator 3000”? That was ChatGPT’s suggestion!
What we like, though, is the idea that a Ring camera is just a beginning; if it’s possible to use AI training to adapt a camera and protect a lawn, it’s equally possible to do it for your own purposes. There are certainly some foxes at the bottom of my garden, but they do look good on camera. Do I protect the lawn, or the hope of that perfect animal portrait?
If you’re keen to keep an eye on your property, check out the best outdoor security cameras. If you’re more interested in getting a great shot of the animal visitors, take a look at the best cameras for wildlife photography.
Three top soccer players from English team Arsenal FC have swapped scoring goals to taking photos for Visit Rwanda’s Photography Challenge. Gabriel Magalhães, Ben White and tested their skills behind the lens in the hope of taking the winning shot, under the guidance of sports photographer Sam Mironko.
Cameras for sports photography need to have fast burst modes and precise autofocus so that photographers are able to freeze fast-moving subjects. A skill that comes naturally to the people who do it every day proved to be a bit more of a challenge to the players who are more used to controlling a ball than a camera. Playing for one of the elite Premier League teams, the three are no strangers to being photographed – but which prevailed behind the camera?
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Armed with what looks like a Sony A9 II and a prime lens, the three players were tasked with taking a sharp, crisp image of a teammate doing “keepy uppies” (a drill to keep tapping the ball in the air with your feet). Although Sam described photography as “just pressing a button”, the players quickly learned there was a lot more to it than that. The limitations of a prime lens meant there was no zooming in and out to get the shot, and instead the players had to move around to get the perfect picture.
Each player had ten seconds to compose their image and take the shot. While they all managed to take a clean image (the camera settings had already been dialed in by Sam), Gabriel was the only one to really move around and experiment with different angles – and was crowned the winner. In the second task, each player was asked to pose in the position they would want their statue to be in, while Mironko took their photos – a much easier task.
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Over on Instagram, Mironki described what an “incredible feeling” it was to represent his country while creating memories alongside his favorite childhood team. Visit Rwanda is a tourist information center that has partnered with Arsenal Football Club in an attempt to support the country’s tourism industry. It is hoped by partnering with a high-profile team, more people will notice how the country has transformed in recent years and attract more visitors.
I don’t think these world-class soccer players are going to change careers any time soon but, perhaps the next time they see a photo of themselves online or in a newspaper, they’ll have a little bit more appreciation for the photographer who took it. You can watch the Visit Rwanda photography challenge here.
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Rotolight, has officially launched its highly-anticipated ANOVA PRO 3 via Kickstarter. The ANOVA PRO 3 is a powerhouse 1×1 production LED light featuring a custom-designed LED optic system, representing the pinnacle of Rotolight’s advanced lighting products.
With a 22,000 lux output, the ANOVA PRO 3 surpasses its predecessors, the Anova and AEOS 2 PRO, delivering over double the brightness. This revolutionary light introduces industry-first features and unmatched versatility, catering to the needs of TV production, filmmakers, professional photographers, and content creators.
Following the success of previous campaigns for products like the Rotolight NEO 3 and AEOS 2 PRO Editions, Rotolight offers its user community exclusive early access and discounts through the ANOVA PRO 3 Kickstarter campaign. Backers gain the opportunity to select from various ANOVA PRO 3 options, including multi-light kits and accessory bundles, becoming the first to experience its exceptional performance and innovations.
The ANOVA PRO 3 builds upon the legacy of the award-winning Rotolight ANOVA PRO series, renowned for its use by leading broadcasters and studios, including Amazon Studios, Netflix, BBC, and ITV, on major productions like ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ and Amazon’s ‘The Expanse.’ Developed over 12 years with user feedback and cutting-edge R&D, this light promises significant advancements for creative professionals.
An industry-first, the ANOVA PRO 3 boasts IP65 weather resistance and native battery operation, making it suitable for challenging conditions ranging from snow to tropical rain-showers. The light incorporates a groundbreaking ‘Magic Eye’ optical light sensor positioned on its front, which automatically measures and matches any Kelvin or HSI colour, eliminating the need for a light meter and simplifying on-set lighting adjustments.
Key Features of the Rotolight ANOVA PRO 3
Unparalleled brightness, >22,000 lux at 3ft, making it the brightest 1×1 panel on the market.
IP65 rated for outdoor use in extreme weather conditions.
Native IP dual V lock battery operation.
Innovative ‘Magic-Eye’ optical light sensor for instant and precise colour matching.
Intuitive full-color touchscreen display, an industry-first.
In-built lumenradio wireless DMX, wired DMX, and Bluetooth app control via the Rotolight app (iOS & Android).
Adjustable color temperature from 1,700-20,000 Kelvin.
16.7 million colours and compatibility with 2500 gels, including LEE and Rosco filters.
Exceptional battery performance with an industry-leading energy consumption to power ratio (200W).
HSS Flash mode doubles power output.
Compatibility with transmitters from Elinchrom, Godox, Pixapro, Neewar, and more.
Previous generation accessories, such as yokes and barn doors, are compatible.
SmartSoft electronic diffusion enabled.
2-year manufacturer warranty included.
The ANOVA PRO 3 comes equipped with Rotolight’s patented ‘Smart-Soft’ electronic diffusion technology, complemented by an optional Rotolight Smart-Soft Box. This innovation empowers users to adjust diffusion electronically, focus, and spread without the need for gels or additional modifiers, saving time and resources on set.
With an industry-leading brightness output of 26,600 lux at 3 feet, 250% more powerful than its predecessor, combined with exceptional battery performance, the ANOVA PRO 3 is a lightweight (3.5kg) and portable solution, perfect for outdoor shooting. It offers 16.7 million colours, 2500 filters, and state-of-the-art RGBWW chips, providing endless creative possibilities.
The ANOVA PRO 3 features Rotolight’s acclaimed suite of CineSFX effects, adding drama to scenes with ease. It can be customized, with settings easily recalled, reducing on-set time. Additionally, the light will be manufactured and assembled exclusively in the UK, ensuring the highest quality standards, and includes a 24-month manufacturer’s warranty.
Rod Gammons, CEO of Rotolight, commented, “We are delighted to announce our latest innovation… The Anova PRO 3 represents the pinnacle of LED technology and delivers class-leading performance that saves you time on set.”
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FIELD NOTES
DALE’S MAILBAG
“While wandering around Morton Arboretum recently, a friend and I happened across this. Pictured is a variety of fly agaric (Amanita muscaria), a very beautiful but poisonous mushroom. Legend has it that Vikings would ingest them before battle and then go berserk fighting their enemies. Pretty cool, huh?” Paul Bleers
A: Beyond cool. Andy Miller, principal mycologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, emailed that it was Amanita muscaria var. guessowii. He added, “It is one of the most photogenic and easily recognized mushrooms in the USA. It differs from the true fly agaric in having a yellow cap vs. a red cap.
The page by the U.S. Forest Service includes this tidbit: “In the `old world,’ the psychoactive fly agaric mushroom (Amanita muscaria) has been closely associated with northern European and Asiatic shamans and their rituals. Researchers have documented its use or presumed use by numerous cultures throughout Europe and Asia. In Siberia, its use predates the crossing of the Bering Straits into North America.”
WILD OF THE WEEK
John and Sandy Anspach emailed the photo below and this, “A few days ago we saw this amazing little display of nature’s beauty and ability to thrive on a sign post.” It was on the Des Plaines River Trail at Deerfield Road.
WOTW, the celebration of wild stories and photos around Chicago outdoors, runs most weeks in the special two-page outdoors section in the Sun-Times Sports Saturday. To make submissions, email ([email protected]) or contact me on Facebook (Dale Bowman), Twitter (@BowmanOutside), Instagram (@BowmanOutside) or Blue Sky (@BowmanOutside).
A prime example of nature’s abilty to endure on a signpost along the Des Plaines River Trail.
WILD TIMES
FISH GATHERINGS
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Cory Yarmuth of Midwest Outdoors, Arlington Anglers, Poplar Creek Banquets, Hoffman Estates, 6:30 p.m., arlingtonanglers.com
Wednesday, Oct. 18: Ken “Husker” O’Malley on fall fishing, South Side Muskie Hawks, The Sock Bar and Grill, Hickory Hills, Chicago, 7 p.m., southsidemuskiehawks.org
Thursday, Oct. 19: Ralph Steiger on Lake Michigan smallmouth bass, salmon and trout, Fish Tales Fishing Club, Worth Township offices, Alsip, 7 p.m., fishtalesfishingclub.com
U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
Monday, Oct. 16: Boat America, Northfield, Dan O’Connell, [email protected]
Next Saturday, Oct. 21: Boat America, Chicago, Dan O’Connell, [email protected]
Sunday, Oct. 15: Frog season (bullfrogs only) ends
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Remaining firearm/muzzleloader deer permits sold over-the-counter
MARITIME FUNDRAISER
Oct 26: Maritime folklore and fundraising, Chicago Maritime Museum, Chicago photographer, Barry Butler, and Tall Ships captain, Tom Kastlle host, chicagomaritimemuseum.org/events.html
LAKE MICHIGAN FISHERIES MEETING
Nov. 1 (virtual meeting Nov. 9): Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Lake Michigan meeting, including tracking fish with acoustic telemetry, emerging research on PFAs in Lake Michigan fishes and Indiana DNR fisheries report, Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk classroom, Portage, Ind., 6-8:30 p.m. register at purdue.ag/fall-2023-fisheries
People often engage in peculiar activities, driven by boredom or their innate weirdness. Yet, it’s these idiosyncrasies that inject life with fun and excitement. Imagine a world filled only with ‘normal’ folks – undeniably mundane.
Despite possessing common sense, humans occasionally veer off the sensible path, opting for baffling actions defying logical explanation. Crafting artificial hair from peanut butter, receiving haircuts from shirtless strangers in parks, or witnessing a pickup truck perched miraculously on a fence – these eccentric individuals baffle us with their hilariously unconventional choices, leaving everyone amused and bewildered.
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Prepare to be mesmerized by these 25 interesting camouflage photographs shared within the r/AccidentalCamouflage Subreddit community. Each image invites you to take a double take, challenging your perception as these pictures seamlessly merge with their environments, creating an incredible illusion that will leave you questioning reality.
These photographs masterfully blend into their surroundings, catching us off guard and prompting a moment of disbelief. It’s a visual puzzle that plays tricks on our eyes, making us marvel at the wonders of camouflage in the most unexpected places.
A subreddit online group, r/AccidentalCamouflage, is a place where people post these perfect photos. Scroll down and enjoy yourself.
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#1 My brothers dog Jake
Image Source: Swaisian1
#2 My bird matched the avocados pretty well
Image Source: SamaadiScott
#3 He floatin!
Image Source: Reddit
#4 Oops, dropped the soap!
Image Source: Still_Inflation6511
#5 Couldn’t find my bath mat for a while
Image Source: itk_jpeg
#6 Persian Cat
Image Source: Yuri_Bean
#7 Gamouflage
Image Source: rastroboy
#8 Shoes & Escalator
Image Source: PapayaOnThePlate
#9 This kitty and the bathroom floor
Image Source: Reddit
#10 It’s orange cat camo season
Image Source: Jamin101wolf
#11 My dog did not understand why I stopped throwing the ball
Image Source: Physister2
#12 Mama hides her baby in plain sight
Image Source: Purpleplant711
#13 Bedsheet, limited edition
Image Source: Irina_Bougainvillea
#14 Here kitty kitty kitty….Kitty?
Image Source: WhatttheBuck
#15 The ways these sweat pants blend with the floor tiles
Image Source: Devilish2476
#16 My socks on the bathroom rug
Image Source: sandbee2
#17 Type of Pigeon that I didn’t know existed in Germany still..
Image Source: Dareyyy
#18 The bag has eyes
Image Source: tyw7
#19 Where’s the rest of her body?
Image Source: Anonymous0212
#20 This hedgehog
Image Source: Ghost_toast13
#21 Can you find the dog?
Image Source: PetrolSniffingDoofus
#22 I dropped a piece of tape on the bathroom floor
Image Source: TiggerTehTiger
#23 At first I thought the 4th fan blade fell off
Image Source: twitchyryno
#24 There’s an extra pair of floating eyes staring at me …
