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Megan Wollerton

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Megan Wollerton loves photography and all things design. When she’s not drooling over a sleek concept car, she’s probably doing something outside, eating spicy food, or planning a road trip that may or may not take place. Find her on twitter @meganwollerton.

Image of the Day: photographer tests balance next to volatile volcano

Megan Wollerton
Friday, May 20, 2011 - 6:00am
 
Skarphedinn Thrainsson must have decided that regular old landscapes just wouldn't cut it anymore when he decided to focus on volcanoes. These shots were taken in Thrainsson's native Iceland a couple years back when the Eyjafjallajokull eruption caused major delays at airports across Europe. Stay tuned for more from Thrainsson — he has plans to take more amazingly otherworldly shots of volcanoes around the world.

Image of the Day: cars light up Angola's Serra da Leba

Megan Wollerton
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 6:00am
 
Kostadin Luchansky took this spectacular shot of the often-photographed Serra da Leba in Angola. With fog and little light to work with, Luchansky got lucky when a few cars traveled up and down the windy stretch of road to create this long exposure beauty. For this unique take on a well known landscape, Luchansky made it to the short list of the Sony World Photography Awards 2011.

Image of the Day: do you use social location apps?

Megan Wollerton
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 6:00am
 
About 17% of the US population "checks in" when they go out. But, there's a clear disconnect between online discussions of social location apps and when and how people actually use them. Check out the infographic below to find out what is keeping some people from using apps like Foresquare and Facebook Places.

Image of the Day: massive structure takes over Spain

Megan Wollerton
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 6:00am
 
This is Sevilla's Metropol Parasol. Officially the largest wooden structure in the world, it debuted recently to mixed reviews both by residents and visitors of Southern Spain's largest city. The Metropol Parasol has a walkway and an observation deck, as well as restaurants, bars and a farmer's market.

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