This week, I received an email from Gadling reader, Brenda: I read your post on choosing lenses and I was curious as to how big exactly a macro lens is because all the other lenses were identified by their length in mm and I couldn't find a precise range for the size of a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Through the Gadling Lens: enhancing vacation shots with macro photography
This week, I received an email from Gadling reader, Brenda: I read your post on choosing lenses and I was curious as to how big exactly a macro lens is because all the other lenses were identified by their length in mm and I couldn't find a precise range for the size of a ...Photo of the Day (7-1-09)
On a Great American road trip, one place to head is Arches National Park in Utah. That's where we're heading from Albuquerque, New Mexico today. This shot by weegolo reminds me of how the sky and land interact in the west. Here it looks as if both are moving, and perhaps ...Photo of the Day (6.30.09)
I find myself slightly unsettled about my upcoming travel to Dakar, Senegal this Tuesday, partially because the tourism office in New York wont pick up the phone and partially because Dakar is rock bottom on the Economist's recent liveability survey. Yet as our tweeters and ...Gadling quiz - can you guess the nationality?
Have you traveled enough to recognize 10 different nationalities? In today's quiz, you'll have to pick the right nationality for each of the photos. There is a twist though - you only have 10 seconds to answer each question, and the longer you wait, the fewer points you'll ...Photo of the day 6.29.09
Today I've been keeping a close eye on the happenings in the Honduras -- it appears that even though military troops have sent President Jose Manuel Zelaya into exile, and there have been a few skirmishes between demonstrators and the Honduran police, the country remains ...Gadlinks for Monday 6.29.09
Welcome to another glorious week of Gadlinks! It looks like the web is full of travel news and stories, so we're not short of interesting links. Here are a few to keep your juices flowing:
Matador and the Dir Journal explore abandoned cities in the world and discover ...Weird sign of the day - what does this mean?
Today's weird sign is displayed after the jump (click read more to see it). It may be slightly "NSFW" (not suitable for work), but if you are at home, or simply don't care, then feel free to take a look and post in the comments what you think this sign is trying to tell ...Photo of the Day (6.27.09)
I detest snails. I hate the slimy trail they leave behind them and their eerie antennas. For some reason, snails really like the sidewalk around my house, and I find myself tiptoeing around them when I walk my dog. I despise so much that once I put one in a jar and froze ...Weird sign of the day - what does this mean?
I'm not entirely sure what the worst part is of this collection of signs - that they had to show their ban on pooping in the parking lot so visually, or that the fine (Bußgeld) for messing up things is a whopping EUR1533.88 ($2100). If you are wondering how they got ...Through the Gadling Lens: taking photographs at night
Recently, I received a note from a friend of mine who'd just returned from a vacation: I just returned from a vacation in which much of our activity was at night. I didn't carry a tripod, and I was dissatisfied with using either the auto setting on the camera (the flash ...Photo of the Day (6-24-09)
With the heat of summer, a cool breeze is welcome. This photo of a sailboat jib captures that carefree quality of escaping heat and having time on one's hands to enjoy a gorgeous day. Gadling's own Willy Volk recently snapped this one in the Virgin Islands. Must be tough, ...The Disposable Memory Project
Disposable cameras have become a very popular way of capturing images in the digital age. They're cheap, take relatively decent photos, and can be found in just about every discount store the world over. But one organization has taken the disposable camera off the guest ...Photo of the Day 6.22.09
Last week, I finally joined the 21st century, and bought myself an iPhone. This is the first phone I've ever owned with a camera in it; since I have a few regular cameras that I avidly use, what, I reasoned, would I need a camera phone for? I have to say, I'm becoming a ...Photo of the Day (6.20.09)
Love 'em or hate 'em, jellyfish are some of the most photogenic underwater creatures around. I've heard so many interesting tales about jellyfish that it's no wonder we continue to be absolutely astounded by these transparent floaters. My friend once videotaped he and his ...Weird sign of the day - what does this mean?
It's already the end of the week, so time for some more "fun with signs". I'm pretty sure I know what this sign means, but I'm also confident I know what it could mean. Feel free to let your imagination go wild and post in the comments what you think this ski resort is ...Fake 3D crater designed to slow down London cyclists
When the Islington city council tried to think of a way to slow down cyclists on their famous canalway, they came up with a creative and (hopefully) effective solution. The way I see it, this piece of "art" may have several unintended consequences:
Cyclists see this ...Through the Gadling Lens: photo gifts for Father's Day
About a month ago, I shared some ideas for some last-minute gifts for Mother's Day. Well, Father's Day fast approaches (this Sunday, for those of you taking notes), and so this week, I thought I'd share some of the best gifts you can get Dad this special day. Now, I admit: ...Fort San Cristóbal - Puerto Rico's historic and beautiful landmark
Fort San Cristóbal, as I mentioned in my article "Old San Juan - Beautiful Views and What to Do," is a must-see on any trip to Old San Juan. Even if you think history is kind of a yawner, the views will astound you -- just the color of the stone is visually luscious ...Old San Juan - Beautiful Views and What to Do
Old San Juan is a must-see on a trip to Puerto Rico. Even if you're on a budget, you can get there from anywhere along the resort area of San Juan by taking the A-5 bus (75 cents), and you can get around on foot or take the free trolleys. Old San Juan was permanently etched ...Photo of the day 6.15.09
I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but here in Texas, it is H-O-T. Miserably, upper 90's kind of hot. So miserable, it can sometimes be tough to remember that summer is suppose to be a good, happy season. Which is why love images like this one, shot in ...
