Staturday

Close your invisible robot eyes This is good news, but not yet enough. Spying on people going about their ordinary lives is wrong, whether it's the government, your car, or your TV doing it. April showers Even as a little kid I thought "March winds and April showers bring May fl…

Nikon Just Discontinued One of Its Most Popular Lenses

Nikon has been at the forefront of change. Over the past 90 years, the company has introduced some truly exceptional models, including 24-70mm, 85mm, and 24-120mm, amongst others. Each of the lenses has produced stellar results, and they continue to be a favorite of photographer…

Our Subscription Has Benefits

In 2025, I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a publisher of a niche photography online magazine to do. For starters, this year, the Phoblographer may actually make a printed magazine again. But in addition to that, we didn't sell any ads to the big camera…

Has Sigma Just Drawn the Blueprint for the Most Exciting Lenses Ever Made?

Sigma has already introduced some great lenses in the past. With their latest global series lineup, Sigma has been trying to offer new lenses for the mirror less range. In addition, it is also one of the brands that is working closely with Canon to deliver newer lenses. It now a…

Europa Missions

Eleventy

When I started this blog in 2011, I built it using Jekyll. Jekyll served me well for fifteen years. It was fast enough, and though it would take me an hour or two to get the system reinstalled when I switched laptops, it mostly just worked. But late last year, I was in the mids…

This Week in the IndieWeb

April 10-17, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: 1RG's Side Project Social Thursday, April 16 at 6:00pm TORONTO, Ontario: 1RG Homebrew Website Club - Pacific Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00pm Homebrew Website Club Europe/London Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00pm…

Is Sigma Introducing an Impossible Lens?

Third party lens manufacturing has improved immensely over the years. While people were relying on brands such as Zeiss to provide good options, Japanese manufacturers have pushed the envelope a bit more. One such example is Sigma, who has introduced cost-effective alternatives…

Nancy Friedman notes the decline in quality in movie...

Nancy Friedman notes the decline in quality in movie taglines. “As movies have become louder, flashier, and more expensive, their taglines have atrophied: they’re limp, lackluster, and uninspiring.”

The 16th season of the Dissect podcast is a deep dive...

The 16th season of the Dissect podcast is a deep dive into Daft Punk; here’s the 1st episode.

Bodega Cats of New York

The Bodega Cats of New York project documents the working cats of NYC’s delis, bodegas, and corner stores. The cat at the local deli wasn’t a pet. She knew the regulars. She kept the mice out. She gave people a reason to walk an extra block. And she was technically a…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Another problem with hover states: buttons are invisible until you hover over them. People can’t click on buttons they can’t see! For example, here, they put most-used actions directly over each email. Presumably that should help you sort your mail faster, proce…

A few years back, the Mini Cooper’s taillights were...

A few years back, the Mini Cooper’s taillights were designed to look like the Union Jack flag, which is fine until you turn the blinker on and it looks like an arrow pointing in the wrong direction. I hated this design the moment I saw it on the road.

Oh my gosh, look at these tiny snow leopard cubs from...

Oh my gosh, look at these tiny snow leopard cubs from the Melbourne Zoo. 🥹

Niceday

Which it is, here in Southern Indiana. Was yesterday too. Getting strait A visual of marine traffic piling up on the two sides of the Strait of Hormuz. Also this story on transponder spoofing in Wired. Transponders are how one can see what ships are where, their routes, and othe…

Looking for that Vibey Look? Our Presets Can Do That

You should take it from veterans of the photo industry for nearly 20 years. For several years now, the Phoblographer has been actively selling presets to our audience. And folks have been loving them. We started with presets designed for those of us who love photojournalism. The…

The Astronomy Picture of the Day , in which the...

The Astronomy Picture of the Day, in which the International Space Station looks like it’s landing on the Moon.

Project Plowshare: Nukes for Peace!

I’d vaguely heard of Project Plowshare but good god, what a ridiculous and dangerous waste of time and money. At the height of the Cold War, nuclear weapons were seen not only as devices of destruction, but also as tools for progress. Project Plowshare was a bold attempt…

“ Here are some things that have been found in...

“Here are some things that have been found in donation bins: A live puppy. Live Japanese grenades. An 1854 tombstone for Rebecca Jane Nye. Old skulls. A stolen Frederic Remington sculpture. Customized Air Jordans made for Spike Lee.”

Freefly Becomes the 11th Member of the Prestigious L-Mount Alliance

When the Leica L-mount was announced, people were skeptical of what this could mean for photographers. But over the years, the mount has now become the most-sought after option for many hybrid users. While L-mount is still not there yet when it comes to competing with brands lik…

Historian Eric Cline, author of 1177 BC, explains how...

Historian Eric Cline, author of 1177 BC, explains how the collapse of several civilizations circa 1200 BC was the result of an “overly interdependent system that had no way to absorb multiple shocks at once”.

5 Best Zoom Lenses for the Discerning Landscape Photographers

Landscape photography helps one to get in touch with nature. Viewing vast vistas up close is a pleasure for any human being, with many trying to depict the beauty to their peers in the city. With more photographers turning towards documenting nature, there are some who want to c…