Nikon has announced that it is developing a new telephoto lens: the Nikkor Z 120-300mm f/2.8 TC VR S, which includes a built-in 1.4x teleconverter.

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Maven Filters has announced the Iron Slider Gradient Adapter, which it calls "the most flexible way to control your graduated ND filters." The system combines a magnetic adapter and Maven's 95mm Graduated ND filters to deliver precise control over graduated filters.

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Earlier this month, DJI announced the Osmo Pocket 4 with one glaring omission: it wouldn't have distribution in the United States. DJI is, effectively, banned from importing any products into the U.S., but that doesn't mean U.S.-based creators can't get it. They just can't get it from DJI.

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Lens filters are among the few camera accessories that can be either genuinely useful or completely pointless, depending on the quality of the glass, coating, frame, and purpose.

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On this day 89 years ago, the Hindenburg disaster in Lakehurst, New Jersey, shocked onlookers and resulted in 35 fatalities and dozens of injuries. It was a tragedy that accelerated the end of the age of the airship. It was also remarkably well photographed, and the nearly 90-year-old pictures, both still and motion, continue to captivate audiences.

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Mikey has a preferred crochet hook that can be found on Amazon, and you will likely be able to see it on various Amazon platforms worldwide. There are two sets of crochet hooks that he has, and he has several sets. I discovered these hooks in 2019 and switched the preference of the hooks. They […]

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This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute […]

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ABOVE: Installation view, Jeffrey Gibson, boshullichi / inlvchi – we will continue to change, Kunsthaus Zürich, 2025, photo by Franca Candrian, Kunsthaus Zürich Jeffrey Gibson was far more open about the act of dreaming and the beliefs that make-up spirituality than I expected. I started our conversation saying that I like to keep things loose, […]

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Why I Built this Project

I wanted our guest room to feel like a fancy hotel room for our guests.  So I built this headboard that is comfortable, easy to clean and creates a fabric texture to look more expensive, all on a super tight budget.  I spent less than $100 on this huge headboard!

I also built the wood bed frame - the plans are free and here.

 

Why We Love this PROJECT TITLE HERE

• This headboard rests on the floor, so its easy to install and works behind any bed frame - metal, wood or even just a box spring
• The design is like building a wall - so its sturdy and straight, with good construction principles
• The materials are inexpensive and readily available - just 2x4s and any plywood paneling
• It's easy to build with basic carpentry skills - just screw together the boards and cover with staples
•  Don't waste money on batting - just use old comforters to create some padding over the wood frame
• You can pick any fabric to cover it all - customizing your finished space with your design idea
• You can always recover it to change the look!

 

How I Built this Project

I built this huge 8 foot wide DIY headboard ALL BY MYSELF.  Here's how - 

I build the 2x4 frame to size using self tapping screws.  I used the yellow/white toned 2x4s so they are easy to join together as the wood is much softer and lighter than red toned 2x4s.  

The headboard I built is 4 feet x 8 feet - so I didn't even have to cut the plywood panel that covers the back.  I attached the panel with wood glue and 1-1/4" staples.

I had some batting so I put that over the plywood.  You could use a foam mattress topper, layers of old blankets, whatever you got.  No need to spend big here.

Here's a layer of old comforters on top.

I stapled each layers and trimmed and folded the corners neatly.

Not sure what's going on with fabric stores, but I couldn't find many fabric options.  I ended up getting this vinyl slightly stretchy stuff from Micheals, it has a woven looking print (not pattern unfortunately).  It actually turned out okay when done, so no complaints there!  

I layed it over the headboard and stapled the bottom edge first, then flipped it over and finished stapling it off (stretching it as tight as I could).

To keep the floor from getting scratched by a rouge staple, I added felt pads to the bottom.

That, my friends, concludes the process of building this giant floor standing upholstered headboard!

I paired the headboard with this bed frame, screwed it all together, and couldn't be happier!

Watch!  Build Video for This Project

Here's a short of how this headboard (and matching bed frame) was built.

 

Free Plans to Build Your Own DIY Floor Standing Upholstered Headboard

Ready to build this yourself?  Here's the free plans, enjoy!

Yet another photo contest has attracted significant attention in the online photography community for all the wrong reasons. The winning photo in the National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) recent Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest was disqualified following public outcry. However, the NWF and photographers disagree on why the winning photo violated competition rules.

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A photographer has revealed the journey he went on to capture an incredible photo of a rare form of lightning sprites.

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A 22-year-old wedding photographer has been sued by the state of Ohio following numerous complaints from couples who paid for photos but never received them.

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