Bright Lights, Big City and…SANTACON!!!
Just had a great time wandering the Big Apple in search of holiday lights, in the company of some really cool photographers, and with the super talented duo, Fancy Girl Street Boy. (Alternatively known as Liza Politi and Ari Espay.)

The thronging holiday crowds suggest the town is back, at least in terms of visitors, once again brimming with its usual energy and vibrancy. Moving through the streets is like playing rugby, and finding a seat in a restaurant is akin to searching for a lost ark.

Times Square, never a shrinking purple somewhere, even has a constant blowing of …
The Most Creative and Unique Gift for Photographers
One characteristic that is almost universal with any photographer is that they are creative.
If you don’t consider yourself especially creative, it can seem daunting to find a gift for the photographer in your life.
Maybe it’s the photography gift for boyfriend you’ve been looking for. You’ve seen how clever and creative they are at creating beautiful photos and wondered what you could come up with for them.
It could also be that you’re looking for the perfect photography gift to give your mom or dad. As they get older, you’ve seen how much they love photography and probably
Mighty Statue – Stuck in Customs
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Photo of the Day – Mighty Statue
Where three seas meet at the southern tip of India, you’ll find this massive statue beyond the oceans. I took this at sunrise one morning after we got off the train. It was a confusing morning as the train rumbled along the tracks all night then we got off at around 4am. It’s all a bit disconcerting to wake up at 4am! Then it’s even more confusing to navigate India’s small, congested roads on dark mornings. I didn’t know what I was actually looking
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Photography has the power to enlighten our lives, and how great it is to start our days by looking beautiful pictures in the comfort of our chairs!
Here’s our weekly roundup – you’ll find well-curated photos from the general chat combined with some creative shots from Tersha’s 620th challenge on Using Monochromatic Colors! And as you may have guessed by now, some photos worth looking at from the Feedback Forum too!
Photo of the Week – December 12, 2022

Words by Jasenka Grujin
This week POTW went over to @londavis and his beautiful jungle shots.
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St. Rita’s teacher left after accusations they threw a student to the ground
EVENDALE, Ohio — A teacher at St. Rita School for the Deaf was accused of throwing one of its students down on the ground and the incident was partially caught on camera.
The alleged incident happened on Tuesday, December 6th. The mother of the student wants the teacher fired and feels the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has downplayed what happened.
“No matter how you watch it, it’s very obvious that it wasn’t an accidental malicious act,” said Alexys Wells. “When I first saw the video, I was so outraged that I had to take a minute. I was completely speechless, couldn’t
Charlevoix Photography Club calendar highlights local nature, loads of local talent
CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix is definitely a feast for the eyes. With abundant natural beauty and wildlife, the picture-worthy visual images are endless.
Charlevoix’s Photography Club gives the community a gift every year by putting into a calendar the form of some of the sights they manage to capture through the lenses of their cameras.
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The fourth annual calendar features images from 12 different photographers; the growing club now has 68 members. Founded in 2009 by Mike Schlitt, the club and accepts members at all skill
Brittney Griner’s Wife Shares First Photos Since WNBA Star’s Release from Russian Prison
Now that Brittney Griner is finally home following nearly a year in Russian custody, her wife is thanking the people who made her return possible.
This weekend, Cherelle Griner shared her first Instagram post since the WNBA star’s release. In it, she included two collages featuring photos of friends and advocates who used their voices to call for Griner’s freedom.
“Yesterday my heart was made whole thanks to the collective efforts of MANY! I’m humbled by their hearts. To care for another, a stranger to some, a friend
Clumsy cub and smiling fish among Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winning images
By Issy Ronald, CNN
(CNN) — An image of a 3-month-old lion cub falling out of a tree has been named the overall winner of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
The moment was captured by Jennifer Hadley in the Serengeti, Tanzania, late one afternoon, and the image was fought off the competition from 5,000 other entries.
“It didn’t even occur to me that he would make a go of getting down by himself in the most un-cat like fashion. I mean, how often do cats fall out of trees?” Hadley said in a press release from the Comedy Wildlife
