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Royal Engagement Photos

I must be living under a rock, because I only just discovered that Prince William is engaged to be married to his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton. Two official engagement pictures were released to the public over the weekend, and I have to say that I love the work of fashion photographer Mario Testino, who was chosen to document the royal engagement. Not only does the couple look exquisite, the photos (especially the more formal portrait) have a painting-like quality to them that makes them seem appropriately regal. I'd love to know what type of equipment Testino shoots with, what settings he used, and what type of post-processing work he performed, if any. Kate's engagement ring, which is prominently displayed in the first photo,...

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

A few weeks ago, the American Atheists caused quite a stir in the NY/NJ area by placing this billboard at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey: The Catholic League soon countered with its own billboard, aptly placed at the New York entrance to the tunnel: Now it is no secret that I am a Christian, so I confess that I was a bit miffed about the Atheist billboard. However, I was no happier with the Catholic League's response (although it must be noted that the billboard was paid for by a donor who specifically instructed that the money should be used for this purpose). Christmas has always been a religious holiday for me. When I think of Christmas I immediately...

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