Sigma Files a Patent for Rare Focal Lengths—But Can It Save Them?

Sigma has been creating clinically sharp lenses for as long as we can remember. In fact, we have a whole guide dedicated to their primes, which we haven't updated since 2020. The reason isn't that we haven't got the time but that Sigma chose to stop sending us their lenses for r…

Thinking about week notes

I’m thinking about week notes again. I like the idea, but it is a form I struggle to keep with. To stick to. It feels sorta like a one sided conversation. Broadcast. I’d like to make it more of a conversation. I’ve made two new little games since the start of December. Bo…

Rickey Henderson has died aged 65. “There may not have been any...

Rickey Henderson has died aged 65. “There may not have been any player in history who was better at more things than Rickey Henderson was.” He was so fun to watch. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Last minute gift idea for the art fan in your life: Amy...

Last minute gift idea for the art fan in your life: Amy Sherald: American Sublime. Saw this in the bookstore this morning and it’s such a beautiful book. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Is Taking Photos Simply Just Pressing a Button?

We all know better! The Phoblographer realizes that, as a publication, we don’t always have to be so serious. So, each weekend, we work to bring you a bit of fun in our Humor section. Inspired by some of the classic political cartoons of other publications, we’re tapping int…

The Tiffen Warm Black Pro Mist Filters are a Photographer’s Dream

I've been in love with Tiffen filters for years now. Often switching between Glimmerglass and Pro Mist Black filters, my images often have a look that mimics the way that I see the world. Sure, everyone calls it a vibe. But I call it kerataconus -- and it's a condition that I've…

10 Most Unusual-looking Cameras That You Should Know About

Before the 21st century, camera designs were very distinct from what we see today. Back then, the gear would be large, often heavy, or would need the longest exposures. However, that was the case with traditional cameras used by innovators and photographers in mainstream busines…

Exclusion Principle

This Week in the IndieWeb

December 13-20, 2024 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club Europe/London - 2024 Rewind Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00pm Front End Study Hall #017 Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00pm Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group m…

Go Developer Survey 2024 H2 Results

The Go Blog Go Developer Survey 2024 H2 Results Alice Merrick 20 December 2024 .chart { margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-right: 1.5rem; width: 800px; } blockquote p { color: var(--color-text-subtle) !important; } .quote_source {…

My mouth is watering reading this retrospective by Cup of Jo’s retiring...

My mouth is watering reading this retrospective by Cup of Jo’s retiring food writer, Jenny Rosenstrach. Lots of good recipes, like Smashed Pea Toasts with Ricotta? Yum. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Balkonkraftwerk: a German word meaning “balcony power plant”, aka the low-cost solar...

Balkonkraftwerk: a German word meaning “balcony power plant”, aka the low-cost solar panels people are hanging from their balconies to generate extra household energy. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

A Thirty-Year-Old Man Today vs. a Thirty-Year-Old Man in 1884. “Today: Is...

A Thirty-Year-Old Man Today vs. a Thirty-Year-Old Man in 1884. “Today: Is working toward paying off a two-bedroom condo by age seventy-five, if all goes well. 1884: Owns a drafty, four-hundred-square-foot cabin by the crick. Loves it.” 💬 Join the discussion…