On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates proudly commemorates the 10th Emirati Women’s Day, under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years.” This year’s observance not only marks a decade since the day was launched in 2015 by HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, but also coincides with the 50-year anniversary of the General Women’s Union, a pivotal institution in championing Emirati women since 1975.
Imagine entering a living canvas, where art reacts to your presence and the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. At teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, this vision comes to life, now with a new experience that invites visitors to immerse themselves without the happy distraction of younger visitors.
Twenty-two World War II Veterans will be present as the 80th Commemoration of the End of World War II kicks off at Pearl Harbor on Saturday, August 30th. The Commemoration runs through September 2nd.
Opening day Commemoration activities include a concert featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, a film premiere, RC Airshow and special family activities open to the public. All will take place at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, America’s first World War II aviation battlefield.
Let’s pretend for a moment that you own the best gear money can buy and you’ve spent years refining both technical skills and artistic vision. Under these circumstances it’s reasonable to expect a high percentages of portfolio-worthy results.
But hold on for a moment because your hard-earned proficiency will all be for naught if the sensor in your high-end camera is contaminated with image-killing dust spots and dirt. Obviously the same rule applies to consumer-level cameras as well.
The task of cleaning a sensor may appear intimidating to the uninitiated, but instructor Nikita Miroshnikov comes to the rescue with today’s three-minute tutorial that he introduces with a promise: “I’ll show you how to safely clean you camera sensor, common mistakes to avoid, the affordable accessories you need, and a few extra pro tips.”
Nikita begins with an important word to the wise that applies to all maintenance procedures but is particularly important when it comes to the heart of your camera; namely, it’s delicate sensor. Put simply, frequent “maintenance cleaning” isn’t advisable and you should only undertake this task on an as-needed basis.
In fact, Nikita recommends waiting until visible spots or blobs are visible on your images. With this in mind he demonstrates a simple procedure for checking the sensor if you’re uncertain if you should proceed. Mount a lens on the camera and set the aperture to f/22. Then point at a bright wall or sky, manually defocus, and take a shot.
Next, open the image in Lightroom or Photoshop and boost contrast, clarity, dehaze, and texture. Problematic sensor dust will then appear as small, dark, spots and it’s time to clean up your act.
Nikita then explains what not to do before getting to work, and this advice includes avoiding canned air spray, electronic blowers, microfiber cloths, alcohol based lens wipes, or liquid designed for cleaning camera lenses or eyeglasses.
The remainder of the straightforward primer is devoted to what you actually want to know; namely, the appropriate products to use and the safe, simple steps required to get the job done. Then you can quickly tackle your next sensor-cleaning session with confidence.
