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Iowa's O hopes to stay hot vs. defense-minded NorthwesternBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in downtown Barcelona on Saturday to protest the skyrocketing cost of renting an apartment in the popular tourist destination. Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living” and “The people without homes uphold their rights.” The lack of has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, . Organizers said that over 100,000 had turned out, while Barcelona’s police said they estimated some 22,000 marched. Either way, the throngs of people clogging the streets recalled the massive separatist rallies at the height of the previous decade’s Catalan independence movement. Now, social concerns led by housing have displaced political crusades. That is because the average rent for Spain has doubled in last 10 years. The price per square meter has risen from 7.2 euros ($7.5) in 2014 to 13 euros this year, according to the popular online real estate website Idealista. The growth is even more acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Incomes meanwhile have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. Protestor Samuel Saintot said he is “frustrated and scared” after being told by the owners of the apartment he has rented for the past 15 years in Barcelona’s city center that he must vacate the premises. He suspects that the owners want him out so they can renovate it and boost the price. “Even looking in a 20- or 30-kilometer radius outside town, I can’t even find anything within the price range I can afford,” he told The Associated Press. “And I consider myself a very fortunate person, because I earn a decent salary. And even in my case, I may be forced to leave town.” A report by the Bank of Spain indicates that nearly 40% of Spaniards who rent dedicate an average of 40% of their income to paying rents and utilities, compared to the European Union average of 27% of renters who do so. “We are talking about a housing emergency. It means people having many difficulties both in accessing and staying in their homes,” said Ignasi Martí, professor for Esade business school and head of its Dignified Housing Observatory. The rise in rents is causing significant pain in Spain, where traditionally people seek to own their homes. Rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Many migrants to Spain are also disproportionately hit by the high rents because they often do not have enough savings. Spain is near the bottom end of OECD countries with under 2% of all housing available being public housing for rent. The OECD average is 7%. Spain is far behind France, with 14%, Britain with 16%, and the Netherlands with 34%. Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for Barcelona’s Tenants Union which helped organize the protest, said that renters should consider a “rent strike” and cease paying their monthly rents in a mass protest movement. “I think we the tenants have understood that this depends on us. That we can’t keep asking and making demands to the authorities and waiting for an answer. We must take the reins of the situation,” Arcarazo told the AP. “So, if they (the owners) won’t lower the rent, then we will force them to do it.” The Barcelona protest came a month after tens of thousands rallied against high rents in Madrid. The rising discontent over housing is putting pressure on Spain’s governing Socialist party, which leads a coalition on the national level and is in charge of Catalonia’s regional government and Barcelona’s city hall. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presided over what the government termed a “housing summit” including government officials and real estate developers last month. But the Barcelona’s Tenants Union boycotted the event, saying it was like calling a summit for curing cancer and inviting tobacco companies to participate. The leading government measure has been a rent cap mechanism that the central government has offered to regional authorities based on a price index established by the housing ministry. Rent controls can be applied to areas deemed to be “highly stressed” by high rental prices. Catalonia was the first region to apply those caps, which are in place in downtown Barcelona. Many locals blame the million of tourists who visit Barcelona, and the rest of Spain, each year for the high prices. Barcelona’s town hall has pledged to completely or dwellings with permits for short-term rents, by 2028. Joseph Wilson And Hernán Muñoz, The Associated Press
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Iowa followed its lowest-scoring game of the season with a 110-point eruption the next time out. The Hawkeyes will be one week removed from that scorching effort when they host Northwestern in Tuesday's Big Ten opener in Iowa City, but rust won't be the only roadblock for a potential repeat showing. Iowa (6-1) also is bracing for stiffer competition in conference play while navigating an injury to Seydou Traore. The reserve forward suffered a sprained ankle midway through the first half of a 110-77 home rout of South Carolina Upstate on Nov. 26. Also missing frontcourt contributors Even Brauns and Cooper Koch, the Hawkeyes still flexed their resilience and depth. Brock Harding notched a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds and Owen Freeman netted 17 points as five Iowa players scored in double figures. "Coming off a loss, going into Thanksgiving break here, we've got a couple days off coming, it'd be easy to kinda (think), ‘All right, let's relax for this one, guys sit out,'" Harding said. "But I think we really locked in." Northwestern (6-2) overcame 40.8 percent shooting to defeat UNLV 66-61 in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Brooks Barnhizer, a preseason All-Big Ten pick who was sidelined by a foot injury during the Wildcats' first four games, had team highs of 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He has scored at least 20 points in three of four games. Northwestern limited UNLV to a 42.1 percent effort from the floor. Matthew Nicholson propelled the defense with two of the Wildcats' seven steals to go with two blocks. "We're a defensive-minded team and, you know, our identity is just getting stops," Barnhizer said. "Everything else will take care of itself. So, the older guys were trying to come out here and do that tonight and I think we did a pretty good job of it." Strong ‘D' helped Northwestern's ball movement, too, as the Wildcats assisted on 15 of 20 made field goals. Northwestern went 8-for-18 (44.4 percent) from long range to improve to 3-0 this season when connecting on 40 percent of its 3-point shots or better. --Field Level MediaWe are alert on LoC, will thwart infiltration attempts: BSFPublished 4:41 pm Monday, December 2, 2024 By Natchez Obituaries May 2, 1934 – Nov. 30, 2024 NATCHEZ – Mrs. Cotten was born on May 2, 1934, in Natchez, the daughter of Hugh and Kathryn King. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother. After graduating from Natchez Adams High School, she went on to study cosmetology in Natchez, then later worked in the radiology department at Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, making many trips to watch the Atlanta Braves baseball games, fishing with her husband, playing bridge with her weekly group, singing in the church choir, and Girl Scout leader, baking, sewing, and crocheting. Mrs. Cotten was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Kathryn King; her husband, James E. “Jim” Cotten, Jr.; and grandson, Michael James Wilson. Survivors include her son, James V. Cotten; daughter, Dixie Smitherman (Mark); daughter, Jeanie McCalip (John) all of Natchez; sister, Wanda King Bradley of Houma, LA.; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 65 Morgantown Road, Natchez, MS 39120. Online condolences may be sent to the family at lairdfh.com.
Pep Guardiola: If I can’t reverse Manchester City slide then I have to goJammu: J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the learning of students should not be restricted to tests and assessments only. Addressing the annual function of a school, he said that the knowledge revolution is needed to lead India into a developed nation and to sustain all-round growth in different sectors of the economy in J&K. “Capacity building and developing schools as centres of excellence has been one of my objectives and we created a dynamic and competitive environment of learning to harness the power of the innovative ideas of the students,” he said. He also emphasised the role of teachers in realising the inherent potential of students. “Learning should not be centred around test and assessment. Learning with proper understanding and proper awakening is a must to connect the young generation with the moral values and practical aspects of life. We must ensure that the core competencies of the people of J&K are synergised for a brighter future. Unless teachers are empowered, students will not be empowered, Unless students are empowered, the nation cannot become strong. Artificial Intelligence supported classroom and not Artificial Intelligence led classroom should be our future strategy,” he said. He further laid special emphasis on developing a productive teaching-learning ecosystem where teachers are not restricted to curriculum only and are free to share their experiences and wisdom with the students. “Unless teachers are empowered, students will not be empowered, unless students are empowered, the nation cannot be strong. We are witnessing an educational revolution across the country,” he said. He also spoke on the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the modern educational system and its greater role in making teacher-student engagement more productive. He further highlighted that AI technology should be considered as a supportive tool rather than a complete replacement of teachers. “Artificial Intelligence supported classroom and not Artificial Intelligence led classroom should be our future strategy,” he said. He also felicitated the students who excelled in academics and diverse fields and released the poster of Bhajan Video by the students of the school titled ‘Garud Vahini Vaishnavi’.
KASHIMA, Japan — The signs at Nippon Steel read: "The world through steel," underlining why Japan's top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. "We can't expect demand in Japan to grow as the population is declining. We need to invest in production that leads to growth," a company official, Masato Suzuki, said Friday while giving reporters a look at a Nippon Steel plant in Ibaraki prefecture, north of Tokyo. Nippon Steel Corp. has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the U.S., Suzuki said. About 70% of the plant's output is exported. The Tokyo-based company remains optimistic, although the deal is opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. During the tour, slabs of steel, glowing hot-orange at more than 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,800 Fahrenheit), rolled through the cavernous plant to become giant spools of super-thin steel. Nippon Steel officials didn't disclose details of the fine technology they said the planned acquisition would offer U.S. Steel. Under the proposed deal, first announced in 2023, U.S. Steel would keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, becoming a subsidiary of Nippon Steel. Nippon Steel already has manufacturing operations in the U.S. and Mexico, China and Southeast Asia. It supplies the world's top automakers, including Toyota Motor Corp., and makes steel for railways, pipes, appliances and skyscrapers. The American steel industry has waned as Chinese steelmakers have grown to dominate the market. Japan wants to leverage the decades-old U.S.-Japan security and political alliance to seal the acquisition, but the outlook is uncertain. In September, an arbitration board jointly chosen by U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers decided the proposed acquisition could proceed. But United Steelworkers union, which has 1.2 million members, have objected, citing worries about job losses and contract terms. The union has questioned Nippon Steel's plans to transfer production locations and concerns about national security and domestic supply chains. When asked for comment, it referred to a recent letter to its members. "As a union, our primary concern is the future of our jobs and the communities we live and work in — not just this year, but also for the foreseeable future. We've seen job losses in the past, and we must do everything we can to avoid it in the future," said the letter, co-signed by Mike Millsap, chairman of the negotiating committee, and its international president, David McCall. "While Japan is a political ally, it is also an economic competitor, one that has proven time and again that it is willing to promote its steel industry at our expense," the union said. Nippon Steel is promising to "preserve the legacy" of U.S. Steel and protect jobs, pensions and benefits, pledging that there will be no layoffs or plant closures. The deal is expected to produce an economic boost for the region equivalent to nearly $1 billion in the first two years, create up to 5,000 construction jobs and generate almost $40 million in state and local taxes, according to Nippon Steel. William W. Grimes, professor of international relations and political science at Boston University, said Nippon Steel's commitment to keeping the U.S. Steel factories running would help preserve U.S.-based production of specialty steels. Nippon Steel also has also promised investments to make the factories more competitive. There is no militarily sensitive technology Nippon Steel would be able to take from the U.S., and the U.S. relies on steel produced in allied countries, including Japan, Grimes said. "If Japanese companies do draw a lesson, it should be to engage unions and local politicians early in the process," he said.Mbappé nets 50th UCL goal, exits with injury
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NonePep Guardiola: If I can’t reverse Manchester City slide then I have to goIowa followed its lowest-scoring game of the season with a 110-point eruption the next time out. The Hawkeyes will be one week removed from that scorching effort when they host Northwestern in Tuesday's Big Ten opener in Iowa City, but rust won't be the only roadblock for a potential repeat showing. Iowa (6-1) also is bracing for stiffer competition in conference play while navigating an injury to Seydou Traore. The reserve forward suffered a sprained ankle midway through the first half of a 110-77 home rout of South Carolina Upstate on Nov. 26. Also missing frontcourt contributors Even Brauns and Cooper Koch, the Hawkeyes still flexed their resilience and depth. Brock Harding notched a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds and Owen Freeman netted 17 points as five Iowa players scored in double figures. "Coming off a loss, going into Thanksgiving break here, we've got a couple days off coming, it'd be easy to kinda (think), ‘All right, let's relax for this one, guys sit out,'" Harding said. "But I think we really locked in." Northwestern (6-2) overcame 40.8 percent shooting to defeat UNLV 66-61 in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Brooks Barnhizer, a preseason All-Big Ten pick who was sidelined by a foot injury during the Wildcats' first four games, had team highs of 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He has scored at least 20 points in three of four games. Northwestern limited UNLV to a 42.1 percent effort from the floor. Matthew Nicholson propelled the defense with two of the Wildcats' seven steals to go with two blocks. "We're a defensive-minded team and, you know, our identity is just getting stops," Barnhizer said. "Everything else will take care of itself. So, the older guys were trying to come out here and do that tonight and I think we did a pretty good job of it." Strong ‘D' helped Northwestern's ball movement, too, as the Wildcats assisted on 15 of 20 made field goals. Northwestern went 8-for-18 (44.4 percent) from long range to improve to 3-0 this season when connecting on 40 percent of its 3-point shots or better. --Field Level Media
Aptiv PLC stock rises Friday, outperforms marketIowa followed its lowest-scoring game of the season with a 110-point eruption the next time out. The Hawkeyes will be one week removed from that scorching effort when they host Northwestern in Tuesday's Big Ten opener in Iowa City, but rust won't be the only roadblock for a potential repeat showing. Iowa (6-1) also is bracing for stiffer competition in conference play while navigating an injury to Seydou Traore. The reserve forward suffered a sprained ankle midway through the first half of a 110-77 home rout of South Carolina Upstate on Nov. 26. Also missing frontcourt contributors Even Brauns and Cooper Koch, the Hawkeyes still flexed their resilience and depth. Brock Harding notched a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds and Owen Freeman netted 17 points as five Iowa players scored in double figures. "Coming off a loss, going into Thanksgiving break here, we've got a couple days off coming, it'd be easy to kinda (think), ‘All right, let's relax for this one, guys sit out,'" Harding said. "But I think we really locked in." Northwestern (6-2) overcame 40.8 percent shooting to defeat UNLV 66-61 in the third-place game of the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday in Tempe, Ariz. Brooks Barnhizer, a preseason All-Big Ten pick who was sidelined by a foot injury during the Wildcats' first four games, had team highs of 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. He has scored at least 20 points in three of four games. Northwestern limited UNLV to a 42.1 percent effort from the floor. Matthew Nicholson propelled the defense with two of the Wildcats' seven steals to go with two blocks. "We're a defensive-minded team and, you know, our identity is just getting stops," Barnhizer said. "Everything else will take care of itself. So, the older guys were trying to come out here and do that tonight and I think we did a pretty good job of it." Strong ‘D' helped Northwestern's ball movement, too, as the Wildcats assisted on 15 of 20 made field goals. Northwestern went 8-for-18 (44.4 percent) from long range to improve to 3-0 this season when connecting on 40 percent of its 3-point shots or better. --Field Level MediaVan Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag’s assistant in the summer and had a four-game interim spell in charge following his compatriot’s sacking in October. He left the club in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s appointment but was only out of work for two weeks after being appointed Leicester’s new manager on a deal until 2027. The 48-year-old had a glittering playing career with United and was disappointed his return had to end so soon. “The moment I took over the interim job what I said was I’m here to help United and to stay to help United, and I meant it,” he said. “So I was disappointed, yeah, very much so, and it hurt I had to leave. “The only job I would take as an assistant was at United because of the bond that I have with the people in the club and the fans. “But in the end I got my head around it because I also understand the new manager. I’m in football long enough, and I’ve managed myself, that you can think of a situation, me being there, I understand. “I spoke to Ruben about it, fair enough to him, the conversation was grateful, man to man, person to person, manager to manager, and that helped a lot to move on and straightaway get into talks with new possibilities which of course lifted my spirits.” The Dutchman takes on a difficult job at the King Power Stadium as he is tasked with keeping Leicester in the Premier League. He inherits an influential dressing room, which has seen a number of managers come and go over the last few years. Ruud's here for his first press conference as our Manager 😃 pic.twitter.com/A4Juixvorb — Leicester City (@LCFC) December 2, 2024 Van Nistelrooy revealed he has done his due diligence and also let the players know as well. “It’s the only way you can work. It’s mutual respect. I also mentioned to the players yesterday that I looked at the squad and started to make phone calls about players, because in football everyone knows everyone,” he said. “With two or three phone calls you hear stories about 20 players and for me it was important that you hear there are good characters there. That’s important, that there are good people there. “I look at the players how they play. I obviously don’t know them but I got general information and the individuals that they are a good bunch of people. That was important for me to get in.”
The people that president-elect Donald Trump has selected to lead federal health agencies in his second administration include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All of them could play pivotal roles in fulfilling a new political agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans' health — from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. And if Congress approves, at the helm of the team as Department of Health and Human Services secretary will be prominent environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Recommended Videos By and large, the nominees don't have experience running large bureaucratic agencies, but they know how to talk about health on TV . Centers for Medicare and Medicaid pick Dr. Mehmet Oz hosted a talk show for 13 years and is a well-known wellness and lifestyle influencer. The pick for the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Marty Makary, and for surgeon general, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, are frequent Fox News contributors. Many on the list were critical of COVID-19 measures like masking and booster vaccinations for young people. Some of them have ties to Florida like many of Trump's other Cabinet nominees: CDC pick Dr. Dave Weldon represented the state in Congress for 14 years and is affiliated with a medical group on the state's Atlantic coast. Nesheiwat's brother-in-law is Rep. Mike Waltz , R-Fla., tapped by Trump as national security adviser. Here's a look at the nominees' potential role in carrying out what Kennedy says is the task to “reorganize” agencies, which have an overall $1.7 billion budget; employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials; and affect the lives of all Americans. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The Atlanta-based CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. Kennedy has long attacked vaccines and criticized the CDC, repeatedly alleging corruption at the agency. He said on a 2023 podcast that there is "no vaccine that is safe and effective,” and urged people to resist the CDC's guidelines on if and when kids should get vaccinated . Decades ago, Kennedy found common ground with Weldon , the 71-year-old nominee to run the CDC who served in the Army and worked as an internal medicine doctor before he represented a central Florida congressional district from 1995 to 2009. Starting in the early 2000s, Weldon had a prominent part in a debate about whether there was a relationship between a vaccine preservative called thimerosal and autism. He was a founding member of the Congressional Autism Caucus and tried to ban thimerosal from all vaccines. Kennedy, then a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, believed there was a tie between thimerosal and autism and also charged that the government hid documents showing the danger. Since 2001, all vaccines manufactured for the U.S. market and routinely recommended for children 6 years or younger have contained no thimerosal or only trace amounts, with the exception of inactivated influenza vaccine. Meanwhile, study after study after study found no evidence that thimerosal caused autism. Weldon's congressional voting record suggests he may go along with Republican efforts to downsize the CDC, including to eliminate the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses and shooting deaths. Weldon also voted to ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs as an approach to reduce overdoses, and the National Rifle Association gave him an “A” rating for his pro-gun rights voting record. Food and Drug Administration Kennedy is extremely critical of the FDA, which has 18,000 employees and is responsible for the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs, vaccines and other medical products — as well as overseeing cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods. Makary, Trump’s pick to run the FDA, is closely aligned with Kennedy on several topics . The professor at Johns Hopkins University who is a trained surgeon and cancer specialist has decried the overprescribing of drugs, the use of pesticides on foods and the undue influence of pharmaceutical and insurance companies over doctors and government regulators. Kennedy has suggested he'll clear our “entire” FDA departments and also recently threatened to fire FDA employees for “aggressive suppression” of a host of unsubstantiated products and therapies, including stem cells, raw milk , psychedelics and discredited COVID-era treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Makary's contrarian views during the COVID-19 pandemic including the need for masking and giving young kids COVID vaccine boosters. But anything Makary and Kennedy might want to do when it comes to unwinding FDA regulations or revoking long-standing vaccine and drug approvals would be challenging. The agency has lengthy requirements for removing medicines from the market, which are based on federal laws passed by Congress. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services The agency provides health care coverage for more than 160 million people through Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and also sets Medicare payment rates for hospitals, doctors and other providers. With a $1.1 trillion budget and more than 6,000 employees, Oz has a massive agency to run if confirmed — and an agency that Kennedy hasn't talked about much when it comes to his plans. While Trump tried to scrap the Affordable Care Act in his first term, Kennedy has not taken aim at it yet. But he has been critical of Medicaid and Medicare for covering expensive weight-loss drugs — though they're not widely covered by either . Trump said during his campaign that he would protect Medicare, which provides insurance for older Americans. Oz has endorsed expanding Medicare Advantage — a privately run version of Medicare that is popular but also a source of widespread fraud — in an AARP questionnaire during his failed 2022 bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania and in a 2020 Forbes op-ed with a former Kaiser Permanente CEO. Oz also said in a Washington Examiner op-ed with three co-writers that aging healthier and living longer could help fix the U.S. budget deficit because people would work longer and add more to the gross domestic product. Neither Trump nor Kennedy have said much about Medicaid, the insurance program for low-income Americans. Trump's first administration reshaped the program by allowing states to introduce work requirements for recipients. Surgeon general Kennedy doesn't appear to have said much publicly about what he'd like to see from surgeon general position, which is the nation's top doctor and oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members. The surgeon general has little administrative power, but can be an influential government spokesperson on what counts as a public health danger and what to do about it — suggesting things like warning labels for products and issuing advisories. The current surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence as a public health crisis in June. Trump's pick, Nesheiwat, is employed as a New York City medical director with CityMD, a group of urgent care facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, and has been at City MD for 12 years. She also has appeared on Fox News and other TV shows, authored a book on the “transformative power of prayer” in her medical career and endorses a brand of vitamin supplements. She encouraged COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, calling them “a gift from God” in a February 2021 Fox News op-ed, as well as anti-viral pills like Paxlovid. In a 2019 Q&A with the Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation , Nesheiwat said she is a “firm believer in preventive medicine” and “can give a dissertation on hand-washing alone.” National Institutes of Health As of Saturday, Trump had not yet named his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health, which funds medical research through grants to researchers across the nation and conducts its own research. It has a $48 billion budget. Kennedy has said he'd pause drug development and infectious disease research to shift the focus to chronic diseases. He'd like to keep NIH funding from researchers with conflicts of interest, and criticized the agency in 2017 for what he said was not doing enough research into the role of vaccines in autism — an idea that has long been debunked . ___ Associated Press writers Amanda Seitz and Matt Perrone and AP editor Erica Hunzinger contributed to this report. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
National Weather Service in Lincoln provides crucial information across Central Illinoishas transformed the way we capture and share our experiences. With advanced at our fingertips, taking stunning photos has never been more accessible. However, to truly elevate your iPhone photography from good to exceptional, understanding and mastering exposure is key. Exposure is the foundation of every photograph, determining the brightness, contrast, and overall mood of your images. By learning to control exposure manually, you can create photos that are not only technically sound but also visually captivating and emotionally engaging. Exposure refers to the amount of light that reaches your iPhone’s camera sensor, which ultimately determines how bright or dark your photo appears. Closely related to exposure is the of , which represents the range of light captured in a single image, from the deepest shadows to the brightest highlights. While the human eye can effortlessly process a wide dynamic range, cameras often struggle to capture the same level of detail in both the shadows and highlights. Your is designed to automatically adjust exposure based on the scene, but there are situations where manual intervention is necessary to achieve the desired result. High-contrast scenes, such as a sunset or a brightly lit room with deep shadows, are prime examples of when understanding exposure and dynamic range becomes crucial. In these cases, you’ll need to decide whether to prioritize the highlights, shadows or strike a balance between the two to create a compelling image. One of the most effective tools for managing exposure and dynamic range on your iPhone is . When HDR is enabled, your iPhone captures multiple exposures of the same scene and merges them into a single image, mimicking how your eyes perceive light. This process allows for a more balanced exposure, preserving details in both the highlights and shadows. On most iPhones, Smart HDR is enabled by default, ensuring well-balanced photos even in challenging lighting conditions. However, there are times when HDR may not be the best choice. If you’re aiming for a more dramatic or artistic effect, disabling HDR can help you emphasize either the highlights or shadows, creating a striking contrast in your image. Experimenting with HDR settings allows you to tailor the mood and tone of your photos to suit your creative vision. While your iPhone’s automatic exposure settings are reliable in most situations, there are times when manual adjustments can make a significant difference in the quality of your photos. Your iPhone offers several tools for precise exposure control, including the and . To manually adjust exposure, simply tap on the screen to on your subject, then drag the sun icon up or down to increase or decrease the brightness. This technique is particularly useful in uneven lighting conditions, such as backlit portraits or dimly lit interiors. For consistent results, you can lock the focus and exposure by tapping and holding on a specific area of the frame. This ensures that your settings remain fixed, even if you recompose the shot or the lighting conditions change. In bright scenes with overexposed areas, lowering the exposure can recover highlight details. In dimly lit environments, increasing the exposure can reveal shadow details and brighten your subject. Experiment with different angles and available light sources to strike the right balance between brightness and clarity. Beyond its technical aspects, exposure is also a powerful creative tool that can dramatically impact the mood, atmosphere, and overall impact of your photos. By intentionally underexposing or overexposing your images, you can achieve unique and compelling effects that draw the viewer’s attention and evoke specific emotions. your photos can deepen shadows, create a moody or mysterious atmosphere, and emphasize specific elements in your composition. This technique is particularly effective for black-and-white photography, abstract shots, or images with a dramatic, cinematic feel. On the other hand, can brighten your subject, produce a high-key effect, and create a sense of lightness, airiness, or minimalism. This approach is well-suited for portraits, still-life photography, or images with a dreamy, ethereal quality. Light and shadow also play a crucial role in creative photography. By strategically positioning your subject in relation to natural light sources, such as windows or streetlamps, you can create dynamic and visually engaging compositions. Use shadows to frame your subject, add depth to your image, or create abstract patterns and textures. Experiment with different exposure settings to achieve unique and creative effects. Use underexposure to create moody, dramatic, or cinematic images. Employ overexposure to brighten your subject and produce a high-key, minimalist effect. Leverage light and shadow to add depth, frame your subject, or create abstract compositions. While manual exposure adjustments can help you capture better results in a variety of situations, some lighting conditions pose particular challenges for iPhone photographers. Bright sunlight, low light, and mixed lighting scenarios can make achieving the perfect exposure tricky, but with the right techniques, you can overcome these obstacles and create stunning images. In direct sunlight, the high contrast between bright highlights and deep shadows can easily lead to overexposed or underexposed areas in your photo. To avoid this, lock the exposure on the brightest part of the scene, ensuring that your highlights are properly exposed. This technique is especially useful for outdoor portraits or landscapes. Additionally, be mindful of lens flares caused by direct sunlight hitting your lens. Adjust your position or use your hand to shield the lens for clearer, flare-free images. Low-light conditions, such as dimly lit interiors or nighttime scenes, present a different set of challenges. In these situations, increasing the exposure can help brighten your subject and reveal details in the shadows. However, be cautious of noise, which can degrade image quality when pushing the exposure too far. Experiment with different angles and available light sources to find the right balance between brightness and clarity. Consider using a tripod or stabilizing your iPhone against a solid surface to minimize camera shake and ensure sharp, blur-free photos. In direct sunlight, lock the exposure on the brightest part of the scene to avoid overexposed highlights. Shield your iPhone’s lens from direct sunlight to reduce lens flares and improve image clarity. In low light, carefully increase exposure to brighten your subject while minimizing noise. Use a tripod or stabilize your iPhone to prevent camera shake and ensure sharp photos in low-light conditions. To consistently improve your iPhone photography and make the most of your exposure control, keep these practical tips in mind: , as shadows and highlights can shift rapidly, altering the optimal exposure settings. , such as shooting from above or below, to create unique perspectives and leverage available light sources. for abstract or artistic compositions, emphasizing patterns, textures, and shapes. —your iPhone’s automatic settings are often sufficient for most scenes. Use manual controls selectively to enhance your photos and bring your creative vision to life. By mastering exposure on your iPhone, you’ll unlock the full potential of your device’s camera and elevate your photography to new heights. Understanding dynamic range, leveraging HDR, and using manual adjustments will enable you to create images that are both technically sound and visually compelling. Whether you’re capturing a dramatic sunset, a moody portrait, or an abstract composition, these techniques will help you harness the interplay of light and shadow to tell your unique story. With practice, experimentation, and a creative eye, you’ll consistently produce stunning photos that showcase your artistic vision and leave a lasting impact on your viewers. Source & Image Credit: lNO. 25 ILLINOIS 87, MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE 40
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