The Couple Who Climbed the Empire State Building Argued Over Photos at the Top

A woman with a backpack stands high on a metal structure, looking up at the camera with a concerned expression, while a cityscape with tall buildings spreads out far below her.
Angelina Nikolau expresses her disappointment in her partner’s skills as a photographer while clinging to the top of the Empire State Building.

Photos are the lifeblood of influencer couples, so disagreements over getting the perfect shot are hardly unusual. But one couple took that argument to an extraordinary place: 1,400 feet above New York City atop the Empire State Building.

Russian couple Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov hit the headlines last week after scaling the Empire State Building and apparently getting engaged while on top of it. The


Watch the Couple Who Climbed the Empire State Building Argue Over Photos Atop a Skyscraper

A woman with a backpack stands high on a metal structure, looking up at the camera with a concerned expression, while a cityscape with tall buildings spreads out far below her.
Angelina Nikolau expresses her disappointment in her partner’s skills as a photographer while clinging to the top of a tall building.

Photos are the lifeblood of influencer couples, so disagreements over getting the perfect shot are hardly unusual. But one couple took that argument to an extraordinary place: hundreds of feet in the air while dangling from a building.

Russian couple Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov hit the headlines last week after scaling the Empire State Building and apparently getting engaged while on top of it. The daredevil duo are both rooftoppers


A Digital Twin-Lens Reflex Camera is Long Past Due

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The more photos I take and the more cameras I test, the more I realize that the shooting experience is just as important as the results. So why has one of the most iconic experiences — the waist-level twin-lens reflex camera — been left by the wayside?

There is nothing wrong with taking the approach that a camera is simply a means to an end. This is a totally valid outlook, and many professionals view the camera as a creative extension of themselves, or simply as a tool that allows

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Stars of ‘The Odyssey’ Describe the Insane IMAX Camera Used to Film It

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming IMAX epic, The Odyssey , arrives in theaters in just a few short weeks. It is a massive moment in cinema history, thanks in large part to the way it was filmed — entirely in IMAX.

To say cinephiles are excited for the film would be an understatement. Tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings sold out instantly and are being scalped on eBay for upwards of $1,500 . A special edition popcorn bucket shaped like an IMAX camera sold out very fast, too


Fisherman’s Mysterious Photographs Capture Essence of Selkie Folklore

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From Sealskin by Jeff Dworsky, published by Charcoal Press

Jeff Dworsky dropped out of school at 14, bought a Leica at 15, and moved to a small island in Maine at 16 to become a fisherman.

“Dworsky embodies my ideal of an artist: someone obsessed with living their life and making pictures as the byproduct,” writes photographer Jesse Lenz.

Ten years ago, Lenz had a chance encounter with Dworsky inside a small coffee shop on a remote Maine island in Penobscot Bay.

“He turned,

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The Canon EOS Rebel 300D Came Out 23 Years Ago: How Well Has It Aged?

When I first threw out the idea of taking another look at the Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D, the response from the team was tepid to say the least. Why devote time to what could be argued as one of the worst DSLR cameras of all time?

Sometimes, I feel it’s important to look back and see how far we have come, especially in an industry that is so firmly ingrained with technological evolution. And the Canon EOS 300D was only one of the worst because

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5 Easy Ways to Capture Creative Fireworks Photos

Colorful fireworks burst over a city skyline at night, reflecting on the water below. Bright city lights illuminate the buildings, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere.

Photographing fireworks offers a unique opportunity to experiment with light, color, and motion. While the classic long-exposure image is always a favorite, there’s a lot more you can do in-camera and in post to elevate your results. Here are five easy, fun techniques to help you capture more dynamic, creative fireworks photos.

Whether you want to freeze the intricate details of a single burst, add movement through creative focus techniques, or build a dramatic grand finale free from heavy smoke, these methods are

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X-Ray Telescope Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Cosmic Fireworks

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In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, NASA has unveiled four new images from its Chandra X-ray Observatory that show the wonders of the Universe in resplendent red, white, and blue.

Chandra’s new set of space photos, which NASA says depict “four wonders of the Universe,” includes some cosmic heavy-hitters. The first image shows Cassiopeia A. Chandra’s X-ray wavelengths are depicted in beautiful blue and purple and have been combined with data

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Save Big on Cameras, Lenses, Lights, and More With the Best Fourth of July Photography Deals

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Looking to save on new photography gear this Fourth of July? This week’s holiday deals include substantial discounts on cameras, lenses, drones, lighting equipment, action cameras, and accessories from many of the biggest names in photography and filmmaking.

Whether you’re upgrading your primary camera, adding a new lens to your kit, or picking up accessories for summer adventures, there are plenty of worthwhile discounts available this week. Highlights include savings on cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and OM System, popular lenses


New Selfie-Friendly Dual Display Camera Has Y2K Energy

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Cheap, compact digital cameras continue to be all the rage, with new models popping out of the woodwork from every which way. The latest in Japan, the DIGI+ Dual Display Digital Camera DGP-DCM01, combines a translucent body design with a secondary selfie-friendly front screen.

As CAPA Camera Web reports , the DIGI+ Dual Display Camera is priced at just 7,980 yen, which is about $50. For a limited time, until July 8, it’s actually

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