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kottke.org (Feed)
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“ Zugunruhe is a German term describing the...
“Zugunruhe is a German term describing the restless, twitching urge migratory birds feel when caged — and the same primal restlessness humans feel when trapped.”
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Some Interesting Apples
Something that still blows my mind is that every apple seed produces a new variety. Every single one. This is a lovely short documentary about a project called Some Interesting Apples, which aims to find apples growing in unusual places (i.e. not commercial orchards but in…
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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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This Is the Lens Fujifilm Wildlife Shooters Have Asked for Since 2018
Fujifilm has created some fantastic lenses over the years. Optics such as XF 18-55mm f2.8-4, XF 50-140mm f2.8, and XC 50-230mm f4.5-6.7 have all helped wildlife and bird photographers get the best results. As part of their growing portfolio, reports suggest that the X series wi…
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Participants in a recently published study spoke 28%...
Participants in a recently published study spoke 28% fewer words per day in 2019 than they did in 2005. (People are spending more time alone and more time digitally communicating.)
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The Thomas Crown Affair? Directed by and starring...
The Thomas Crown Affair? Directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan? Ok, I’m in.
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OnlyMarms: Funding Science Research on OnlyFans
This is an extremely 2026 story (derogatory): because of the Trump regime’s assualt on scientific funding, a group of scientists who has been studying marmot populations in Colorado since 1962 turned to OnlyFans to fund their research this year. From The NY Times: In Ju…
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The Lomomatic 110 Discomatic is Bound to be Disappointing
In bed first thing this morning, I looked at my inbox and let out a bit of a sigh. Lomography has introduced their latest 110 camera variant: the Lomography Lomomatic 110 Discomatic. As I typed that, I truly wonder why they couldn't have just named it the Lomomatic Disco. Beyond…
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Nikon Patent Dispute With Viltrox Invalidated in China
Reports of Nikon's Z-mount patent protection in China have made huge progress. Per reports, the Chinese patent authority has invalidated one of Nikon's core Z-mount-related patents. This seems like a direct result of the reports filed by the company behind Viltrox. Here's what i…
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Study: Dinosaurs Were Charbroiled After Chicxulub Impact...
Study: Dinosaurs Were Charbroiled After Chicxulub Impact. “The impact would have produced an immense cloud of dust that superheated the upper atmosphere, charbroiling living organisms unable to take shelter and igniting widespread wildfires.”
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Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary?...
Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary? “Musk’s virulent racism and vicious, disturbing views are no secret. He does not hide them. They sit in plain view, easily accessible on the social media website he owns…”
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Dear Fujifilm: Bring Back Your Best Camera, Please
I know that I'm not the only one who has spoken longingly about wanting the X70 to make a return to the photography world. And more importantly, I've wanted this camera to come back to the world of photography for a very long time. This camera shouldn't be for content creators:…
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Got a Panasonic Camera? Then Try This
Panasonic cameras have great durability typically. But even they can sometimes run into issues like the S5 II's shutter button problem. That's why we created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. Dust affects your camera and lens performance…
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Before the Apple Watch, Casio Strapped a Camera to Your Wrist
The early years of digital camera manufacturing were filled with immense innovations. From a binocular camera to a wooden camera, companies were trying their best to offer a blend of style, performance, and price point. Like the various innovations, one that marks an interesting…
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On the experience of the long haul flight . “The...
On the experience of the long haul flight. “The meal cart appears two hours in. You can hear it banging into passengers’ knees before you see it, and the sound causes the entire cabin to sit up slightly, like meerkats detecting motion on the savanna.”
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“ The Booker Prize 2026 longlist has now been...
“The Booker Prize 2026 longlist has now been announced…” Among the authors nominated are Marlon James, M. John Harrison, Emma Cline, and Elizabeth Strout.
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Please Use AI . “Be sure to use AI when planning that...
Please Use AI. “Be sure to use AI when planning that next camping trip, the last one you will take with this particular child. Definitely do not text your friend who has fly-fished every river in Pennsylvania and biked every backwoods trail…”
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A Portrait Photographer’s Guide to the Three Main Lights
Portrait photographers have always been told to make images during the "golden hour" and avoid "midday sun." The safe rule is a good starting point, but it may teach you to limit yourself, then overcome these barriers. If you are someone who can't understand natural light, then…
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Where Do European Country Names Come From?
Word nerd Rob Watts explains where the names of all the European countries come from. Which country is the “land of the rabbits”? Why does Germany have so many different names? Where do the Dutch actually live? What links Croatians and neckties? (via open culture)…
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30 notable sales of rare books by AbeBooks over the past...
30 notable sales of rare books by AbeBooks over the past 30 years, including first editions of Moby-Dick, Winnie-The-Pooh, and Leaves of Grass.
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19th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints Creatively...
19th Century Japanese Woodblock Prints Creatively Illustrate the Inner Workings of the Human Body. Love these.
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Fujifilm Prices Are Apparently Going Up Again This September in Germany
Since tariffs have been announced, the prices of cameras and lenses have skyrocketed. However, the ongoing war between Iran and the United States, prices of several chips have also seen a huge hike. Per new reports, it appears that Fujifilm is keen to increase the price of its c…
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All US Cities Which Used to Have More Than 100,000 People But Don’t Anymore
Here’s a map of the 21 US cities that used to have a population of 100,000 people but don’t anymore. Many of these are Rust Belt cities, in which manufacturing employment fell steeply during the latter part of the 20th century. The thread at Reddit mentions Detroit and…
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How the Words We Teach English Language Learners...
How the Words We Teach English Language Learners Changed, and What That Says About Us. “The shifts reflect a life that moved further from its own making: less tied to tools, animals, food…; more tied to global institutions, categories, systems…”
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Inside The Reported Canon Plan to Turn a Government Refund Into Customer Discounts
Canon has been one of the most profitable companies in the camera market. They have had the largest share in digital cameras, and it appears that they will see a rise again in their profits, for the better. Here's the company's fiscal report.
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Don’t use AI until you’re 40 . “We have been so...
Don’t use AI until you’re 40. “We have been so quick to treat access to new technology as an inevitability that we have failed to question whether every powerful tool should be placed in the hands of every developing mind the moment it becomes available.”
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Simple Facts About Lens Flare Photographers Should Know
Lens flare: it's something that many camera and lens manufacturers have worked to suppress. While it can make sense, it can also be used very creatively to give off an effect that's highly beloved. In fact, it's usually frowned upon in photography but highly requested in cinema.…
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Make Your Camera Faster for Street Photography
Some of the biggest problems with mirrorless cameras for photojournalists, street photographers, wedding photographers and others has to be the performance. Sometimes it's just too slow when they need to capture a moment super quickly lest they completely miss it. In street phot…
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