This $300,000 Air Force One photo caused a panic in 2009

Andrea James 4:25 am Fri Mar 24, 2017

Here's a great backstory on the shot of Air Force One that cost a guy his job after commissioning an unannounced low-altitude flight around lower Manhattan.

Here's what it looked like from the ground:

Via PetaPixel:

The public wasn't given any advance notice of the photo shoot, and there was a period of hysteria when people began noticing the low-flying airliner. People on the street began screaming and running for cover, and some buildings in NYC immediately issued evacuation orders.

In addition to costing White House Military Office Director Louis Caldera his job in 2009, it also cost American taxpayers at least $300,000, not to mention all the costs associated with starting a mass panic.

• The 2009 Air Force One Photo Op That Caused Panic in New York City (Michael Zhang / PetaPixel)

This is not a color photo but rather an astonishing optical illusion

The above image is not a color photo of those people. The colors you see are an optical illusion. "It's a black & white photo, but overlaid with a thin grid of coloured lines," tweeted digital artist Stuart Humphryes who posted it. "They're enough to trick your mind into seeing a full colour image." Two… READ THE REST
Congratulations to the winners of the Potato Photographer of The Year award

The Trussel Trust is a UK-based non-profit that supports food banks in community building. They, apparently, also hold a Potato Photographer Of The Year contest, and just announced the winners. Spud you like it! It's back… the World's one and only Potato Photographer of the Year. Once again it's time to flex your creative muscles… READ THE REST
Turn on this trippy video for tips on how to create your own close-up bubble photography

The candy-colored close-up bubble shots in this video were created with just a few simple household materials: water, liquid dish soap, and glycerine. And depending on the look you're going for, involve a few other "tools" to choose from: wineglass, water glass, eyedropper, straw… Photographer Jens gives us tips to create your own trippy masterpiece… READ THE REST
Enjoy clean tap water anywhere with this small water purifier and bottle

Staying hydrated is no joke — in fact, up to 75% of people are chronically dehydrated, according to this Good Morning America report. And while there seems to be bottled water available just about anywhere these days, forking up a dollar or two each time you need some H20 can really add up. Drinking enough… READ THE REST
Up your coffee game with over 25% off this programmable coffee maker

Every coffee lover knows that nothing beats a freshly brewed pot of joe. It's the drink millions of Americans have settled on as their pick-me-up of choice for their morning, mid-day, and even at night. No matter when you like to enjoy your brew, you should never have to compromise on coffee quality. You won't… READ THE REST
Clean up your golf game from home or the office with this PhiGolf simulator

As the summer fades, it's become painfully clear that we spent less time doing the things we love and more time burning the candle at both ends at the office, having severe anxiety over all things COVID, and just generally wasting time. If you missed out on summer, including a few extra rounds of golf,… READ THE REST