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Today Zooomr launched a nice batch of new features, and tidied up their interface into the bargain.

The Discover section now pages for pro users. That gives you five times more of the best photographs on Zooomr. The algorythm used to calculate this has always been very good, so this is a big bonus for those looking for great shots.

My favourite new feature is Undiscovered. This throws up great shots from people you haven’t had any contact with on Zooomr. Great for finding something new.

Zooomr will now also give awards to the most popular photos on the site. Photos with the most views or most favourites will automatically get an award icon to the right of the photo.

Nice work from the Zooomr team. I’m assured that there will be even more new features in the near future.

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It seems that a week can’t go by these days without another story of a photographer being abused by somebody in uniform.

A news photographer left his camera running whil he was attacked by an Albuquerque Police Department officer…and was then arrested. The video, which can be seen here, was then broadcasted unedited.

APD say they are going ahead and pressing charges against the unfortunate photographer, and will review the video in the mean time.

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Fellow photographer, Jeremy Brooks has been assaulted by a man in the street for taking photographs in the street. Quoting Jeremy from his blog;

This guy was on the corner of Stockton and Columbus in San Francisco yelling at a homeless man. Anger, conflict, drama — sounds like a great shot to me. I crossed the street but was unable to get anything interesting, since I only had my 50mm lens on the camera and I was just too far away.

However, Mr. Angry Overreaction Man decided that he now had a problem with me. He confronted me, demanding my camera. Of course, I refused. He got in my face and started threatening me, telling me that I cannot take his photo without his permission. I told him that yes, in fact, I can. He then walked up and bumped into me, trying to act tough. I told him that one more touch and I would call the police.

You can read the full story on Jeremy’s blog.

It’s great that Jeremy had the knowledge and strength of character to stand up for his rights as a photographer, but not everybody can do the same. When you go taking photographs in the street, be fully aware of your rights in your country. If somebody confronts you, be polite but firm and try to stand your ground. If the situation gets dangerous, bail and call the police. Only then will people realise this behavior is unacceptable.

Digg this story so Jeremy’s tale is heard.

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