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The royal visit: Will and Kate's Saturday in the Southland

The royal visit: Will and Kate’s Saturday in the Southland

Posted On: 11:55 p.m. | July 9, 2011

On the second day of their trip to the Southland, William and Catherine attended a charity polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, where William competed and Kate awarded the trophy to her husband after his team won. Tickets for the event, held in support of the American Friends of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, ranged from $400 to $4,000. ... View Post»

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The Week in Pictures | July 4-10, 2011

The Week in Pictures | July 4-10, 2011

Posted On: 9:49 p.m. | July 9, 2011

Each week we bring you the very best in visual journalism. This week, the space shuttle Atlantis lifted off on its final flight. It is the 33rd flight for Atlantis and NASA's 135th shuttle mission overall. In Spain, people packed Pamplona's streets for a wild kickoff to Spain's best-known fiesta: the nine-day San Fermin Festival and its running of the bulls. (see gallery); thousands of... View Post»

Pinhole Camera Photography

The simple pleasures of pinhole camera photography

Posted On: 8:15 p.m. | July 8, 2011

It seems like I needed a trip back to my photography roots. The good old days when film was king. How about a quick shout-out for the Kodak Tri-X 400? I must have shot a million rolls of the stuff. I go back to the Kodak Brownie days, taking photos looking through a muddled viewfinder trying to capture the action. Next came dropping off the film at my local camera store and waiting for those... View Post»

South Sudan gains independence

Independence for South Sudan

Posted On: 5:55 p.m. | July 8, 2011

The southern capital, Juba, is bustling with jubilant citizens and dignitaries as they celebrate the independence of the Republic of South Sudan after a generations-long war that left more than 2 million people dead. View Post»

The royal visit: Will and Kate arrive in Los Angeles

The royal visit: Will and Kate arrive in Los Angeles

Posted On: 5:20 p.m. | July 8, 2011

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Los Angeles International Airport late Friday afternoon, alighting from a Royal Canadian Air Force A310 that flew them in from Calgary after their whirlwind tour of Canada, stepping into the bright, welcoming sunshine of a Southern California summer day. They were greeted by Gov. Jerry Brown, his wife, Anne Gust Brown, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,... View Post»

Pictures in the News | July 8, 2011

Pictures in the News | July 8, 2011

Posted On: 11:28 a.m. | July 8, 2011

Friday's Pictures in the News begins in Sudan, a day before South Sudan secedes from the north and becomes the world's newest nation. Staying in Africa, thousands of people have arrived in Mogadishu over the last two weeks seeking assistance, and the number is increasing by the day due to lack of water and food. The worst recorded drought in the Horn of Africa has sparked a severe food crisis... View Post»

Space shuttle Atlantis
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Space shuttle Atlantis

Posted On: 10:31 p.m. | July 7, 2011

Space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Friday morning, shooting straight into a brightening sky on a 12-day mission that marks the end of the nation's  shuttle program. There had been fears that  that rain might delay the launch,  but that didn't stop crowds from streaming to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Local tourism officials predicted as many as 1 million visitors. See... View Post»

Best of the Web

Best of the Web

Posted On: 9:47 p.m. | July 7, 2011

A roundup of outstanding photography, video and multimedia from across the Web. View Post»

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Framework, the photography and video blog of the Los Angeles Times, celebrates the power and explores the craft of visual storytelling. The blog highlights the work of Times photojournalists who frame by frame, document the drama, the emotion and sometimes the humor of life. Framework also aims to serve as a resource hub for photography, multimedia and video enthusiasts who share our passion. We will trade insights and discuss the tools and techniques of telling stories through images. Have a look and let us know what you think.

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