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Russian hackers ‘target security cameras inside Ukrainian coffee shops’ | Ukrainian

Russians hackers have logged into private security cameras in Ukrainian coffee shops to collect intelligence on aid convoys passing by, a top US security official said on Tuesday. Rob Joyce, director of cybersecurity at the National Security Agency, said the Russian government and government-backed hackers persist in attacking Ukrainian information technology systems as part of their invasion of the country. One focus is closed circuit TV cameras used by local authorities and private businesses to monitor their surroundings, he said. “There are continued attacks on Ukrainian interests, whether it’s financial, government, personal, individual business, just trying to be disruptive,” Joyce…Continue Reading

Photo of Meghan ‘never wanted the world to see’

Meghan Markle is pictured laughing at the dinner table as a young woman in a previously unseen photo shared by her family. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, wears a white crossover blouse and has her hair tied back into a messy bun as she smiles in a candid snap which will appear in a special program featuring her father and half-siblings this Sunday. A 7NEWS Australia Spotlight special sees Thomas Markle, Samantha Markle and Thomas Jr reunite ahead of King Charles’s coronation as they share previously unseen footage and photos of Meghan growing up. Ahead of the special, journalist Taylor…Continue Reading

Cook: Exclusive: Apple CEO Tim Cook on the impact of the iPhone camera and how it has “democratised” photography

It has been 16 years since the iPhone was first launched. The iPhone changed the mobile phone industry forever but it wasn’t until 2010 that its effect really started to shake things up in other industries. 2010 was the year when the iPhone 4 was launched and it was the same year an app called Instagram came out and started catching the fancy on social media. It was also reported that in 2010, an estimated 121 million digital cameras were sold across the world. That was perhaps the all-time recent high for digital cameras as the iPhone over the years…Continue Reading

The Landscape Awards: Five more quickfire photo tips for a winning entry

With the first edition of The Landscape Awards closing for entries in just a few days, we’ve gathered up a few more tips to get you thinking about how to shoot successful landscapes, no matter your skill level or where you live. You can also see our seascape tips from last week here. Image: Brody Gamble 1) Shoot when the light is good It’s a fundamental of photography we’ve all heard plenty of times, but I’ll say it again – all genres of photography benefit from the right light. What is ‘right’ will vary depending on what you’re shooting, so…Continue Reading

‘Dune Part One: The Photography’ Book Revealed

On his quest for realism, in bringing Frank Herbert’s Dune universe to life on screen, director Denis Villeneuve led the film’s production across spectacular locations of our own world. Details of their extraordinary film-making journey were chronicled via thousands of photos by Chiabella James. Now the unit photographer’s best work will be published in Dune Part One: The Photography, from Insight Editions. This deluxe photo book is scheduled to hit the shelves on July 25, 2023. Front cover featuring desert scenery, with Rebecca Ferguson and Timothée Chalamet in the background. Credit: Chiabella James / Legendary PicturesMeasuring 11 x 10…Continue Reading

Apprentices going ‘from strength to strength’ with Caithness Business Fund support

RDI Renewables’ managing director Ryan Pollard (right) with apprentice Dillan MacLeod. Picture: Colin Campbell Photography and Design Local employers have highlighted the long-term benefits of support for apprenticeships provided by the Caithness Business Fund. The boss of one plumbing and heating firm described apprentices as “integral to our team”, while the owner of a hotel group said: “It’s wonderful to see our apprentices go from strength to strength.” The Caithness Business Fund was established in 2013. Apprenticeship grants were introduced in 2019 and since then these have supported 10 apprenticeship opportunities in the far north in sectors ranging from agriculture…Continue Reading

Local VCHS student places second in photography contest | News

Dakota College at Bottineau annual high school photo contest brought the best of show, far and wide, displaying the talents of our area high school student photographers.The entry rules for the contest were as follows: Participants must be currently enrolled in high school and all photos must be original, created by the student.The photography submitted, can be of any subject matter and can be taken with any camera or digital device. Students were asked to submit five images, either film or digital.Entry in the contest was free with the possibility of contestants winning over $2,500 in prizes…Continue Reading

Meet the 10 young photographers behind a new CBC photo installation

Our stories have power. When we share a true story about ourselves, we crack open a door that invites listeners to examine their life a little more closely, too. These young Calgary residents signed up for a photography workshop with CBC Calgary and a non-profit community group, Umoja Community Mosaic. They set out to share their stories through photographs and explore the theme: Where I belong. Check out their photo installations at Calgary Public Library branches around the city. More details here. Our photographers and their storiesNoah Dharamsi focused his photos on hockey. (Noah Dharmasi)Noah Dharamsi, 15, was…Continue Reading