You want to know. I want to know. We all want to know. What the inside of the now-defunct Longaberger basket building looks like, that is.

Well, now you can find out.

Mark Soergel, owner of Mark Soergel Designs, was visiting the giant basket–which is located in Newark and once served as the Longaberger headquarters–to take some photos of what is the world’s tallest basket (according to Roadside America), when he was invited inside by a security guard on duty.

“As I was about to head back to the car after peeking into the loading dock doors, a car rolled up and a guy put his window down and asked what I was doing…I told him I was just taking pictures and he offered to take me through the inside of this massive basket building,” Soergel’s post reads. He also noted, per a conversation he shared with the security guard, there are plans to create hotel from the building, although no other details about this were shared.

You can check out his photos below:

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Navigating the complexities of landscape photography, particularly in the vast wilderness, takes more than just capturing images. It’s about the entire journey, from planning and visualizing to experiencing the majesty of nature firsthand. This adventure, especially in remote locations like New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park, gives you a chance to express your unique perspective and emotions through your work.

Coming to you from William Patino, this inspiring video showcases the profound connection between a photographer and the natural world. Patino emphasizes the importance of the journey leading up to the moment of capture, highlighting the anticipation, challenges, and eventual triumph when all elements align perfectly. His approach to scouting, planning, and immersing himself in the environment showcases just how much it really takes to come away with a meaningful image. For photographers, especially those drawn to the unpredictability and allure of the outdoors, Patino’s experiences underline the significance of patience, resilience, and creativity in the pursuit of worthwhile shots.

Patino’s adventure through Fiordland National Park is a testament to the rewards of venturing into the unknown. His detailed preparation, from analyzing topographical maps to physically navigating the terrain, demonstrates an essential commitment to preparation, both for photography and safety. The emphasis on early morning light and atmospheric conditions further illustrates the dynamic nature of landscape photography, where timing and perspective are everything. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Patino.

And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out our latest tutorial, “Photographing the World: Japan With Elia Locardi!” 

Australian police are investigating an allegation by a photographer that he was assaulted by singer Taylor Swift’s father on Tuesday.

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Ben McDonald, 51, said Scott Swift, 71, hit him in the face as he and his pop singer daughter were getting off a yacht and headed to a car.

A video broadcast by Australian media shows Taylor Swift, who is concealed beneath an umbrella, walking with her father and security guards along Neutral Bay Wharf toward a car at about 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Camera flashes go off before two voices — reported to be a photographer and a guard — accuse each other of touching umbrellas, BBC News reported. It is unclear whether the footage captures the alleged incident.

McDonald said the singer had already entered the car when her father “charged in” and attacked him.

“I’ve been doing this for 23 years and I haven’t been in a situation where someone’s hit me in the chops,” he said, adding he had not provoked the incident.

A representative for the singer had a different take on the incident.

“Two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water,” the representative told The Guardian.

New South Wales Police said in a statement, “The younger man reported the incident and inquiries are now under way by officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command,” New South Wales Police said in a statement.

Swift wrapped up the Australian leg of her Eras Tour in Sydney on Monday night.

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Renowned photographer takes director’s chair for “The After”

Isa Soares sits down with director and co-writer of “The After,” an Oscar-nominated film dealing with themes of grief and empathy.

If you missed all the hubbub when it was initially announced, the Humane AI Pin is an entirely new type of device that’s designed to replace your smartphone. You wear it like a lapel pin and it works a bit like a Star Trek Next Gen communicator. You tap the front of it to interact and, from that point on, it’ll respond to your queries like a supercharged Alexa.

Sounds a bit bonkers, right? Well, it gets even more bizarre. There’s no display and if you want to use it without speaking, it’ll project a monochromatic UI onto your hands, which can be controlled via a series of finger and hand gestures.

This is the kind of weird product that would normally be shrugged off by the masses, but there’s a serious team behind it. The company was founded by husband and wife team ImranChaudhri and Bethany Bongiorn, both former Apple employees who worked on the iPhone, giving it more credibility than you might expect.

First encounter with a wild AI Pin

While I was wandering the endless halls of MWC Barcelona, I happened to stumble across some Humane staff hanging out at the Qualcomm booth, and they were all wearing the elusive AI Pin.

The first thing that struck me about the device is how small it is. It looks smaller than the DJI Mic 2, for example, and considering all the things it can do, that’s very impressive. Next came the projector, which was so much brighter than I imagined it would be. However, we were standing in a dimly lit exhibition hall, and this thing will need to compete with daylight if you’re using it outside, so I suppose it needs to be.

What didn’t surprise me, though, was how awkward it looked to use this projected UI. Yes, it’s super cool, and it draws a crowd, but practicality is not its strong suit. I get that the idea is all about moving away from screens, but the single colour preview of a photo is a prime example of its shortcomings. It almost looked like a QR code as it was projected onto the Humane employee’s hand!

But is it any good at taking pictures?

Of course, smartphones are used for much more than web access and communication. For a lot of us, it’s the main way that we capture photos and videos. The Humane AI pin can do that, too, and I was very excited to see how they looked.

I was shown some images and videos on taken with the Pin on the Humane rep’s smartphone. Obviously, this is something that a phone is better for, as the pin doesn’t have a display. Unfortunately, I can’t show the images here, as they’re the staff member’s personal family photos, but I did get a decent look at the quality.

Images come out in a square-ish aspect ratio with an extremely wide FOV, probably equivalent to around 12mm in full-frame speak. There’s no barrel distortion, and the pictures looked very detailed and high quality, as far as I could tell. The reason for this super wide angle is that the Pin is something that you wear, rather than something you point and aim like a camera. So it needs to get as much in frame as possible.

This isn’t going to result in the most inspiring compositions, but it could work for quick snaps of scenes you want to remember. According to Humane, the idea is to keep you in the moment, rather than viewing precious moments through your smartphone display, and it starts to make sense from that perspective.

I only saw a short video clip, but it was displayed in a more traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, and again, the quality looked better than I expected. Stabilisation looked decent in the short clip, too. It made me wonder if it’d work for hands-free POV shots, like when you’re riding a bike.

Even after seeing the device being used in the real world, I’m left with more questions than answers. Humane thinks this device can replace your smartphone, and I’m not so convinced. As an additional accessory, though, who knows, it could turn out to be the next big thing.

If you’re interested in giving the AI Pin a go, it will begin shipping in April, with a retail price of $699.

For more on mobile photography, check out our guide to the best camera phone.

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Taylor Swift’s father accused of assault by photographer in Australia

An Australian photographer filed a police complaint against Taylor Swift’s father for allegedly punching him as the superstar left a concert afterparty in Sydney on Tuesday.

ARMOUR, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Nicolette Hoffman is a very busy senior at Armour High School. She’s in many activities, but one is truly her favorite.

“I’m super passionate about 4-H. When I was ten, I joined the precision rifle team, Dakota Sharpshooters. I’ve traveled nationally, statewide — stuff like that. Went to national competitions,” said Nicolette.

She had to be homeschooled for a couple of years because of all that traveling for shooting. She’s glad to be back in school now.

“I really appreciate being back in school, being in Armour. I love Armour. We have small classes. The teachers are your friends. To be honest, you can talk to them about everything,” said Nicolette.

Those teachers are glad the 4.0 student is back.

“Having someone like her in our school just makes it a better place. She’s a great student, but she’s also a great role model,” said superintendent and principal Craig Holbeck.

She plans to stay close to home for college.

“I plan to attend Dakota Wesleyan, to major in psychology. I don’t know if I want to go to grad school to major in educational psychology or law school. I haven’t decided yet,” said Nicolette.

Nicholette also keeps busy with her own photography business.

“I really like people. I really like talking to people, meeting people and just getting to watch people smile. I think that’s what I love the most about it,” said Nicholette.

“I’ve been in her pictures. She’s taken pictures of my small family and my extended family. Not only does she own the business, but she does a really great job, as well,” said Holbeck.

For being named a Scholar of the Week, Nicolette gets a $250 scholarship from the Douglas Electric Cooperative, which is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

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Sydney, Australia, Feb 27 (EFE).- Australian Police were investigating the father of American pop singer Taylor Swift for allegedly assaulting a photographer in Sydney on Tuesday shortly after the conclusion of her Australian tour.

“Police have been told a 71-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf (in northern Sydney) about 2.30am, before leaving the location,” New South Wales Police told EFE in a statement on Tuesday.

The incident was reported to the authorities and “inquiries are now underway” by officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command, the police said without providing further details.

Australian media identified the alleged aggressor as the multiple Grammy winner’s father, Scott Swift, who was accompanying his daughter.

McDonald, the alleged victim, claimed that Swift’s father punched him while he was attempting to photograph the singer as she disembarked from a super-yacht at Neutral Bay.

“I was just out on the job chasing Taylor. Security (guards) sort of pushed us around with the umbrellas. Then her dad decided to add to the mix and throw a punch in,” McDonald told Sydney Morning Herald.

“It was a shock (…) There was no need for it, the security had it under control. I’ll leave it in the police’s hands now,” the photographer added.

A spokesperson for the singer told the American magazine People that two individuals were “aggressively pushing” towards Taylor, grabbing her security guard, and threatening to throw a female team member into the water.

However, McDonald rejected the spokesperson’s response as an “an absolute lie,” and an attempt to “change the narrative” of the incident.

Taylor Swift, a 12-time Grammy award-winning artist, performed at seven concerts between Feb. 16-26 in Sydney and Melbourne as part of her “The Eras Tour.”

She is scheduled to continue her tour in Asia with six more concerts in Singapore from Mar. 2-9, before heading to Europe. EFE

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