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kottke.org (Feed)
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Another brutal Melania pan : “First Lady is a...
Another brutal Melania pan: “First Lady is a preening, scowling void of pure nothingness in this ghastly bit of propaganda” and “the vulgar, gilded lifestyle of the Trumps makes them look like…Hermann Göring’s staring up at his looted Monet”. 💬 Join…
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When horrible people make bad art, the reviews are fun to...
When horrible people make bad art, the reviews are fun to read. Melania doc review: “Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest” and “it’s one of those rare, unicorn films that doesn’t have a single redeeming quality”. 💬 Join the dis…
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“The end of Temporary Protected Status has...
“The end of Temporary Protected Status has Holocaust survivors offering to hide Haitian staffers, according to the CEO of a senior-living center in Florida.” The CEO of the center: “That reminds me of Anne Frank.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
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Illustrator Chris Piascik has made several of his...
Illustrator Chris Piascik has made several of his “Fuck ICE”/”No Kings” pieces available for free, high-res download. Print them out and use them for protest signs. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
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Stamps: Graphic Art in Miniature
On his Filatelia Grafica Instagram account, graphic designer Diego Bucciero shares some of his favorite postage stamps, with an emphasis on “iconography, form, typography and branding”. (via it’s nice that) Tags: design · Diego Bucciero · stamps ���…
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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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The 3 Best Canon Cameras for Low Light Photography
Canon cameras are pretty exceptional in many ways. The SLR models were pretty innovative and ahead of their time, while the mirrorless cameras are now catching up with the technology. One great example is the use of cameras for night photography. With more and more cameras becom…
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How Minolta Launched This $20,000 Camera Decades Ahead of Its Time
When one talks about DSLRs, only a handful of companies come to mind: Sony, Nikon, and Canon. Although Minolta was also in the game, it faded away over time. But when you look back at their history, you realise that their contribution was critical for the industry, even if it is…
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Affordable Camera Insurance: The Best Way to Protect Your Gear
I can say this with certainty: the camera manufacturers haven't totally lied to you. But they have deceived you. Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn't necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. That's why we cr…
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It’s My Birth Month, So I’m Giving You All a Gift
In December 2025, The Phoblographer turned 16 years old. I, as the Editor in Chief/Founder/Publisher, am pretty proud that I've been able to keep the online magazine around for that long. So for the belated sweet 16 and for the month of my personal 39th birthday, I'm giving a sp…
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macwright.com (Feed)
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Sketches
I've been sticking to a sketching routine recently: every day I draw at least once face. Faces are different for me than any other kind of drawing. Somewhere in the process the face looks real enough for me to recognize it as a human being, if it's a good drawing. About 30% of…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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Shutter Day
Without losing its charm I am in Harbour Island, where all the old houses have shutters. The house where we're staying is a small cottage built in 1832. It has survived countless hurricanes. Remember Her? Moltbook is a Reddit for AI chatbots. NBC: Humans welcome to observe: Thi…
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I learned two important pieces of news in this post: 1)...
I learned two important pieces of news in this post: 1) Frozen OJ from concentrate as a product is being discontinued by major producers. 2) Beverage analysts refer to market share as “share of throat.” And I think that’s just lovely. 💬 Join the discussion…
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The Only APS-C Camera to Choose for Great Dynamic Range
Dynamic range has been very important for many photographers, including young ones. While there are many who would prefer full frame cameras for the same, there are some who are not too keen on using a full frame or can't afford a new one. So, for those, we are looking at an opt…
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The 5 Most Important Cameras from Nikon That Every Photographer Should Know About
When one talks about Nikon and its cameras, multiple models come to mind. Some are great with ISO, colors, or image quality and build, sme others were truly innovative. So, instead of looking at the cameras launched recently, we take a peek into the past to see which models were…
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