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Cosmopolitan ME
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan ME
Erm, if you wanna be a photographer then you ntk about this comp
In celebration of World Photography Day, Sony Middle East and Africa invites students across the UAE to capture the beauty in everyday, often-overlooked moments through its new Student Photography Competition, The Art of Noticing. From a stranger's passing glance to a quiet street corner, students are invited to turn the ordinary into visual stories. This competition is an invitation to share your perspective and contribute to a broader creative dialogue. Open to all students in the UAE, regardless of field of study, skill level, or choice of device, the initiative champions creativity over clout. Supplied Entries can be submitted at: Competition highlights: Theme: The Art of Noticing – capturing beauty in life's subtle, often overlooked moments. The Art of Noticing – capturing beauty in life's subtle, often overlooked moments. Eligibility: UAE-based students, 18 years or older, enrolled in any educational institution (including online programs). UAE-based students, 18 years or older, enrolled in any educational institution (including online programs). Experience level: Open to all, from beginners to emerging creators. Open to all, from beginners to emerging creators. Awards: Three winners will receive Sony camera gears Three winners will receive Sony camera gears Student benefit: 15% discount on Sony products via Sony World. 15% discount on Sony products via Sony World. Exposure: All submitted works will be featured on the Sony World website. All submitted works will be featured on the Sony World website. Entry period: 1 July to 31 July 2025. Looking for some photo tips? Click here to learn how to slay low-light snaps with your iPhone.
New York Times
30-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
4 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Taking a Walk
I love a meandering walk, but sometimes I need a little motivation to get up and go. Lately, I've been tempting myself outside by visiting a dove that's nesting in my yard: Every morning, I check to see if her eggs have hatched. Once I've got my sneakers on and left the house, I tend to keep walking. Rob Walker, author of 'The Art of Noticing,' said that when he walks, he likes to impose a mission or build a framework around it to add a little novelty and engagement to an activity that is 'literally pedestrian.' 'Otherwise, you can easily end up on your phone, or in your head where all you do is ruminate over the deadline that you're missing or the smartass remark that someone made to you,' he said. 'And there could be dragons walking around and you wouldn't notice them.' It's worthwhile to do whatever it takes to stay on the path, because the benefits of regular walks are well-documented. Walking lowers the risk of many health problems including heart disease, anxiety and depression, and diabetes, said Stacy Imagbe, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Morehouse College. And you don't need to do 10,000 steps a day, either; even 4,000 daily steps have been shown to have benefits. If you need some motivation, here are some of Walker's more creative ways to take a walk. Get outside and tune into the sounds around you, Walker said. 'We're so visually oriented that we miss a lot of things that are happening to our other senses,' he said. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
