A Little Wildlife

Rocks at Inks

Sunny Sunday Afternoon

It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon to sit on the patio, listening to the breeze.

Ant Stories

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How Nikon is Killing Camera Repair

On Monday, January 16th, Nikon Inc. sent a letter to independent camera repair technicians in the US to say that "it will no longer make repair parts available for purchase by repair facilities that have not been authorized by Nikon Inc. to perform camera repairs." So after July 13, 2012, all Nikon repairs will be pushed through Nikon's own repair service or one of 22 "Nikon authorized repair stations." Local, independent camera repair shops will no longer be able to repair Nikon cameras with manufacturer-approved parts.

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More: http://ifixit.org/1349/how-nikon-is-killing-camera-repair/

WTF, Nikon? I get that as technology becomes more advanced and specialized, repair techniques need to stay relevant. Cutting independent and third party repair shops out of the loop will give Nikon a corner on the repair market for it's products, and total control over repair costs. Sounds like the Apple method, but they at least have repair and retail stores in most larger cities...

A woman’s abs are something like magic

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USA/Mexico border

Original Page: http://truththeory.com/2012/02/09/usa-mexico-border

Andy J. Scott's Scenes From Los Angeles

Andy J. Scott is a Los Angeles-based photographer and videographer. His website showcases quiet, thoughtful portraiture—many of them feature artists in the L.A. rap scene—but his wonderful blog Without Magic reveals a keen eye that extends well outside of portraiture. Whether shooting rappers with studio lighting or exploring the nooks and crannies of Los Angeles with a point-and-shoot, Scott's work has a consistently hushed and beautiful voice.

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Blue Skies Do I See