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kottke.org (Feed)
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“We” Haven’t Lost Our Sense of Shame....
“We” Haven’t Lost Our Sense of Shame. Only Republicans Have. “I remember when Republicans used to lecture us all the time about the disappearance of shame in our culture…”
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Token Anxiety . “This voice in my head that says...
Token Anxiety. “This voice in my head that says ‘something could be running right now’ just doesn’t shut off. I’m not even building a company. I’m just addicted to building my random ideas.”
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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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Canon R6 Mark III Review: The One Big Thing Holding it Back
The R6 Mark III represented an ambitious upgrade over the R6 Mark II and seemed to offer significant spec bumps in some areas. That said, with an (over)emphasis on the camera’s video features, I was hesitant to really give this one a shot. Did Canon make me a believer?
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Unusual Views of the Winter Olympics
Alan Taylor has shared a bunch of photos of the just-concluded Winter Olympics “featuring infrared imaging, vintage cameras, optical filters, digital composites, unusual angles, unexpected subjects, and more”. Two of my favorites: The first photo is of a curling matc…
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“Antibodies harvested from the blood of...
“Antibodies harvested from the blood of paediatricians are up to 25 times better at protecting against the common respiratory infection RSV than existing antibody therapies, and are now being developed as preventative treatments.”
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“What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done...
“What is the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?”
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Is Sony About to Build the Ultimate Low-Light Beast With This 16MP Sensor?
Sony has been one of the companies whose cameras truly affected the industry. Models such as the RX100, the a99, and the A9 III are examples of where Sony tried something new and succeeded. It now appears the company is keen on introducing a new sensor, one that can possibly hel…
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The United States of Beauty
During her time aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara took a series of photos of the Earth from directly overhead. Seán Doran has stitched those images together into a gorgeous 4K video of a journey across North America, from San Diego to clou…
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Is Donald Trump Alive? Now, this is a site that knows...
Is Donald Trump Alive? Now, this is a site that knows how to write factual headlines, e.g. “Donald Trump is alive and ranting and raving about foreign interests infiltrating the Supreme Court that he created”. Take note, NYT.
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The hum of a grocery store’s freezers delights...
The hum of a grocery store’s freezers delights ambient music fans: “It’s like being in an electrical gong bath”. And: “The obvious reference is Brian Eno’s Ambient 1: Music for Airports.”
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“A new ethic is quietly emerging among modern...
“A new ethic is quietly emerging among modern travelers. It is called Digital Silence. It is the conscious decision to share the art and the emotion of a place without giving away its exact coordinates… It is a radical act of conservation.”
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Butter Tea
In this lovely short film, the traditional Tibetan drink butter tea (bho jha) becomes a bridge between generations, outreach across cultures, and a reminder of the value of mindfulness. From Clarissa Wei at Eater, more about butter tea and its place in Tibetan culture: I…
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Photography Company Accused in Epstein Fallout, Says Allegations Are False
The release of documents of the convicted sex offender, Jeffer Epstein, has sparked controversy for a major U.S. school photography company. Per reports, there have been online claims of alleged indirect links between the firm and its individuals in the Epstein files. Given the…
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A ripple of excitement pulsed through the crowd. Paul...
A ripple of excitement pulsed through the crowd. Paul Ford is blogging regularly again.
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The folks behind Dark Sky spun themselves out of Apple...
The folks behind Dark Sky spun themselves out of Apple and have built a new weather app: Acme Weather. “We missed those days as a small scrappy shop. So let’s try this again…”
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Get More From Your RAW Files
There’s a lot to love about our presets and how they’ll make your images stand out and shine. Our presets are designed to make editing a minimal task so you can get back to shooting! We’re in love with Retro Digital. Luckily, that’s when we founded the website closer to…
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The Best Nikon Full Frame Cameras for Landscape Photographers
Nikon cameras have gained immense fame in recent years. The company's past decade has produced some exciting models, ones that can now compete with Sony's with ease. Given landscape photography's need for extra detail and dynamic range, Nikon has introduced models that offer the…
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Photography is an Expensive Hobby, but it Doesn’t Have to be
When most people speak of Photography, they mostly discuss gear. Gear is an important part of Photography but it's just one component of what it takes to be good at creating images. And while gear can be helpful, it can also be the biggest stumbling block for most new photogra…
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Oatmeal (Feed)
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Olympians
Today I realized that the Winter Olympics are almost over. This was a strange realization because I’d totally missed that they’d even started. My first job in “tech” was with the Olympics and Paralympics so for about 7 years my entire life was configured around the cade…
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Can Echolens Really Mimic the Look of CineStill 800T?
In 2025, I reviewed the Echolens camera -- and really fell in love with it. Sure, it's got some hardware associated problems, but it's by and large one of the only cameras that I'd ever want to carry around with me. Recently, the brand updated their app to allow for even more fi…
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The Best Cameras for Bird Photography to Buy Used and Cheap
Bird photography is one of the few genres that people continue to love and adore. It is also a challenging genre, one that requires better read-out speeds and a sensor that can capture the details with ease. Keeping this in mind, we bring you a few models that can help and won't…
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