Nikon D700: RAW and JPEG Files Compared

JPEG is an image file format recognized internationally by cellphones, computers, and other devices. RAW is an image file format that is sometimes called a digital negative because it is relatively unprocessed. It is proprietary to each camera manufacturer and in contrast to JPEGs, RAW files are not recognized by cellphones, computers etc. All digital … Read more

Coco Chanel, Fashion Icon: Untangling the Threads

Towards Liberating Women from Corsets At the end of the 19th century, it was customary for ‘properly’ dressed women to spend their days imprisoned in ornate dresses with padding and layers of underclothes including corsets which restricted movement and were very confining. It was Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel who used her fashion genius of design and … Read more

Giraffes At a Glance

Fifty-Four Questions and Answers About Earth’s Tallest Quadrupeds Do giraffes ever feel blue? Well, they have no tear ducts – but people have seen them cry. Why can a giraffe stand in the hot sun all day when other animals must find shade? Because its dark patches act like radiators to take away heat: Each … Read more