Matteo Becherucci and Francesco Alfonsetti have both been with the Lungarno Collection’s Portrait Firenze since its opening in 2014. Their roles are those of modern and dynamic butlers, and their daily mission is to create the most tailor-made experiences for guests and personal connections with clients. So, when a guest asked for a recommended jogging […]
Continue ReadingLet’s face it, photographers can be really annoying people. While some of their actions are just mildly tiresome, other things they do are downright harmful to our profession. Are you guilty of any of these wrongdoings? Having worked for over a decade in the industry, I have crossed paths with many a photographer in my […]
Continue ReadingPhotography is the art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its […]
Continue ReadingA camera lens is a very special item. It’s absolutely necessary to capture great images. You could use a pinhole and get great results. But you would have little to no control over the final image.Camera lenses, like it or not, are the most important part of your kit. A camera lens denotes the aperture […]
Continue ReadingWeather photography is basically outdoor photography that mainly showcases different—usually harsh and extreme—weather conditions, such as hurricanes, snow storms, sandstorms, hailstorms, and even thunderstorms. Many photographers around the world chase life-threatening storms to capture the beauty of what we are usually quick to hide and run away from. When given the chance, this niche will […]
Continue ReadingAnother rewarding and well-paying niche is wildlife photography. Due to the obvious challenge of capturing good and clear images of wild animals without intruding in their natural habitats, a job in this niche requires some major upgrade in camera equipment similar to sports photography and a whole lot of safety measures. Not everybody can be […]
Continue ReadingAustralian gulls are carrying superbugs resistant to antibiotics, raising fears that disease-causing bacteria may spread from the birds to humans, livestock and pets. A team of scientists led by researchers at Perth’s Murdoch University found more than 20% of silver gulls nationwide were carrying pathogenic bacteria, such as E coli, that are resistant to drugs. […]
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Non-native iguanas are multiplying so rapidly in south Florida that a state wildlife agency is now encouraging people to kill them. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said people should exterminate the lizards on their properties as well as on 22 areas of public land. It did not say how civilians should try to […]
Continue ReadingMeet the ancient bird that had toes longer than its lower legs. Researchers have discovered a bird foot from 99 million years ago preserved in amber that had a hyper-elongated third toe. The study, published in the journal Current Biology on July 11, suggests that this bird might have used its toes to hook food […]
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Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that began in the United States around 1870. Its origins are often attributed to the philosophers Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. Peirce later described it in his pragmatic maxim: „Consider the practical effects of the objects of your conception. Then, your conception of those effects is the […]
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