Posts by Author: Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

A harrowing video has emerged showing a wildfire camera meeting its fiery end as it captured the relentless advance of the Park Fire, currently the largest blaze raging in California. The fire, which has consumed over 350,000 acres as of Sunday, has forced evacuations and destroyed 134 structures, including the wildfire camera tower. Authorities believe the fire was intentionally ignited last Wednesday when a suspect allegedly pushed a burning vehicle into a dry gully. The blaze has grown exponentially due to dry conditions and strong winds, becoming one of the largest on record in the state. At approximately 563 square miles, it's nearly half the size of Rhode Island and twelve times larger than San Francisco. A time-lapse video from AlertCalifornia, a public safety program, provides a chilling account of the fire's rapid approach. The camera, located on a wildfire observation tower, captures the flames' relentless advance until the tower itself is engulfed. "Time-lapse video of the rapid growth of the Park in Butte County, California on July 24, 2024 captured a UC San Diego ALERTCalifornia camera. As of 9 p.m. PT the Richardson Springs camera is offline and we do not know its status. Additional camera views are available on our website," AlertCalifornia reports. Despite the loss of the camera, AlertCalifornia's network of over 1,080 cameras and sensors continues to provide crucial data for wildfire response and research. The organization emphasizes the importance of this technology in understanding the complex impacts of wildfires, including post-fire hazards like debris flows and flooding. As firefighters battle to contain the Park Fire, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by wildfires and the critical role of technology in monitoring and responding to these disasters.

Wildlife camera captures its own death by California’s massive Park Fire

Jul 30, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

A harrowing video has emerged showing a wildfire camera meeting its fiery end as it captured the relentless advance of the Park Fire, currently the…

The problem with TikTok street photographers

Jul 30, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

“Do you speak English? I’m a street photographer.” I believe you’ve seen loads of videos on social media beginning with this sentence. In a world…

Photographing your first wedding? Here’s all you need to know

Jul 29, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

So, you’re about to embark on one of the most exciting and challenging adventures in photography: shooting your first wedding. Exciting, I know – and…

Camera wars: Why cheaper is sometimes better

Jul 25, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

The battle for megapixels and top-of-the-line specs can be blinding in the camera world. But is a more expensive solution always better? In his recent…

Stop making these four mistakes with your wide-angle lenses

Jul 25, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Wide-angle lenses are a must if you’re into landscape photography. But while they can help you create stunning photos, they also come with a set…

Say goodbye to Shrek skin: Edit green cast with this simple Photoshop technique

Jul 24, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Unwanted green tones in your portraits can happen for many reasons (one of them is owning an old Nikon camera and using auto WB; ask…

Astronomy technology identifies AI-generated portraits by looking into their eyes

Jul 24, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Spotting AI-generated images, especially deepfakes of people, is becoming increasingly difficult as creating them with AI becomes easier. But you know the saying that the…

Adobe unveils new Generative AI features for Illustrator and Photoshop

Jul 23, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Adobe is giving designers and photographers a new productivity boost with new features and generative AI updates for Illustrator and Photoshop. The biggest improvements for…

Google Pixel 9 is coming with the ugliest camera bump you’ve ever seen

Jul 23, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Hold onto your hats, Pixel fans, because Google has unveiled the design of the Pixel 9 Pro, and let’s just say it packs a punch……