From World War II: Before the War, an In Focus gallery:
England’s biggest demonstration of its readiness to go through a gas attack was staged, March 16, 1938, when 2,000 volunteers in Birmingham donned gas masks and went through an elaborate drill. These three firemen were fully equipped, from rubber boots to masks, for the mock gas “invasion”. (AP Photo)
My girlfriend and some of her colleagues received their Ph.Ds from the University of Minnesota over the weekend. It was a great a proud day for all. Well done dear.
From: Getting close to the space shuttle
I used to work at the Orlando Sentinel and was always impressed with Red’s photos after a launch. Having gotten in to photography myself, it’s even more impressive to see how he sets this stuff up. With the shuttle being retired, I’m curious what Red will turn his talents to next.
For each space shuttle launch, there are dozens of cameras tucked into the mangrove swamps, in place for the countdown. In this video, see how Orlando Sentinel photographer Red Huber sets the cameras and the work behind getting these spectacular images.
I really like these photos I took of my best friend’s kid.
Seadragon demo, recently acquired by Microsoft.
Consider your mind blown.