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<p>The Facebook app now lets you capture panoramic images directly.</p>

Take 360 photos with the Facebook app

Now you can do more than just view wraparound panoramas -- you can capture them as well.

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The partial eclipse -- visible across the whole USA -- featured a moment of drama when the moon's shadow started gobbling up a string of sunspots.

A photographer's adventure with the eclipse

The 2017 eclipse tested the photography skills of CNET's Stephen Shankland. Here's a look at how he shot the astronomical event and the photos he got.

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CNET's Stephen SHankland photographs the eclipse as moon starts occluding the sun. Note the black gaffer's tape stuck lens barrel to lock the focus.

My frantic quest to capture the perfect solar eclipse photo

Commentary: I worked hard to make the most of two minutes of panicky astrophotography in rural Idaho. Here's what I did -- and what I learned.

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Tasman Glacier lit up to remind us how beautiful nature is

Backed by Canon, a photographer and projectionist team up to raise environmental awareness.

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12 stunning light projections at NZ's Tasman Glacier

Supported by Canon's "Show Us What's Possible" project, a photographer and projectionist duo spotlight the ice as well as our impact on the environment.

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<p>WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: U.S. President Donald Trump looks up toward the Solar Eclipse on the Truman Balcony at the White House on August 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. Millions of people have flocked to areas of the U.S. that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse.</p>

Eclipse overshadows everything else on Twitter

The natural phenomenon inspires more than 6 million tweets.

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How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse

It's easier than trying to find eclipse glasses. And better for your eyes than staring directly at the sun.

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<p>Another close up shot with the Idol 5S.</p>

Can you tell these photos were taken with a budget phone?

The Alcatel Idol 5S has a 12-megapixel rear camera that takes decent photos for a budget phone.

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<p>Before you post selfies and food photos to Instagram or Snapchat, make some simple tweaks to make your pictures pop.</p>

How to make your iPhone and Android pictures look better

Whether you have an iPhone 7 Plus, a Galaxy S8 or a Google Pixel, here are 3 tips to make your photos look better.

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3 easy ways to make photos look better after you take them

Before you post selfies and food photos to Instagram or Snapchat, make some simple tweaks to make your pictures pop.

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Bean-boozled! Tour Jelly Belly's factory in 360 degrees

This is one sweet tour of the Jelly Belly factory.

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Apple joins Instagram to show off iPhone photos (of course)

At least they're not actual photos of iPhones.

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