“This is an interactive story about In Vitro...

“This is an interactive story about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) told from two perspectives: Parent and Child. Select one to continue.”

The Mysterious Redditor Who’s Changing the Way We...

The Mysterious Redditor Who’s Changing the Way We Do Laundry. “Most of the world uses powdered laundry detergent, which allows for more enzyme flexibility; Americans generally prefer liquid, which doesn’t always contain these precious enzymes.”

One of the Best Buys in Photography is Right Here

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…

Vertical Societies

Am I a sucker for these kinds of ultra-detailed images by Richard Nadler because I am a fan of Richard Scarry books and Wes Anderson movies or am I a fan of Scarry & Anderson because I’m a sucker for these kinds of ultra-detailed images? (Or is it because I’m aphantasi…

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs....

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs. historic gear. “If they went on an expedition, and Ross wore modern kit while Hugo wore historic replicas, any difference in performance…could be attributed solely to the gear, not genetics.”

The teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three . I am...

The teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three. I am nonplussed by this trailer, both in the traditional and modern senses.

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings . Hundreds of...

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings. Hundreds of images are stacked to create a deep depth of field that’s impossible to do optically, ensuring everything is in focus.

This $89 Filter Makes Your Photos Look Like Kodak Portra 400

Kodak Portra 400 is a highly regarded film known for its muted tones. It is also one of the films that is well-regarded by photographers. While analog photographers can get the film from online stores, digital photographers have no other option but to rely on Adobe or Capture On…

Planets and Bright Stars ID Chart

I love this planet & stars chart from XKCD because it’s technically correct but also completely useless. Tags: astronomy · infoviz · science · xkcd

Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity . “You...

Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity. “You can’t write a compelling narrative about the thing you didn’t build. Nobody gets promoted for the complexity they avoided.”

Battery prices continue to fall . “Lithium-ion...

Battery prices continue to fall. “Lithium-ion battery prices don’t get constantly discussed the way crude is, but these declines add up to a decisive shift that will determine the energy landscape of the next decade.”

Panasonic’s Beloved Travel Zoom Is Finally Coming Back

Panasonic Lumix offers a variety of cameras, each with distinct specs to meet the needs of its users. The S series offers full frame options for professionals, while the GH series is perfect for hybrid photographers. They also offer spectacular compact cameras, with the TZ serie…

“The US is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster...

“The US is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey”. The Varieties of Democracy Institute: “Our data on the USA goes back to 1789. What we’re seeing now is the most severe magnitude of democratic backsliding ever…”

The Trick to Getting the Fastest Autofocus With Any Camera

I'm going to bet you that most of you don't know the trick that I'm about to break your brain with. All the manufacturers like to spew at you is marketing jargon. And what's more, most YouTubers and influencers don't really know how to use their cameras all that well. You probab…

3 Retro Pancake Lenses We Love

Pancake lenses are important for many genres of photographers. They are small, easy to carry, and inconspicuous for genres such as street photography. While pancake lenses remain important, there are unfortunately not many options available today. Here is a look at the three tha…

Please Help Us Ditch the Big Photo Retailers. Read This.

For several years, the Phoblographer hasn't worked with B&H Photo because we've had massive ethical issues with them. And at the same time, we've also had massive ethical issues with Amazon. However, Amazon doesn't lie to us and often ends up being better for our business as…

Is Instax Over? Fujifilm’s New Mini 13 Makes Me Think So

"Your dog is adorable, can I pet?" is what I ask a woman while strolling down 3rd ave in Brooklyn this past weekend. After being granted permission, I gave the friendly young pitbull pets and more pets. Then I asked to take a photo of her dog -- which apparently was up for adopt…

Rotational Gravity

HI Day

Your next Aurora From Spaceweather.com (slightly edited to explain stuff): A NASA model predicts a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection from the Sun) will arrive on March 19th, mere hours before the northern vernal equinox (~10  AM EDST) This is perfect timing because auroras love equin…

Gorgeous: rural Kyoto in the heavy snow .

Gorgeous: rural Kyoto in the heavy snow.

This Glass Filter Is Giving Photographers Dreamy Photos at Just $99

Lens filters have a special place in the hearts of many photographers. One reason is that they let you achieve the desired results in-camera, without having to sit through lengthy post-production edits. Among the various brands in the market, Prism Lens FX is one such company th…

Gullible, Cynical America . “They’ll insist...

Gullible, Cynical America. “They’ll insist that you can’t trust scientists, because they’re part of the conspiracy. The podcaster selling you his special creatine gummies, though? He seems trustworthy.”

“In today’s new Gilded Age, the 900-plus...

“In today’s new Gilded Age, the 900-plus billionaires in the US have far too much influence over our elections, our economy, our government policies and our news media, and it’s urgent for Americans to create a movement to curb their power…”

The Holocaust History Podcast : “In this episode,...

The Holocaust History Podcast: “In this episode, I talk with Andrea Pitzer about the long, global history of the concentration camp and its evolution over time. We talk about what the definition is, what qualifies something as a concentration camp…”

The Louvre has the Mona Lisa. Here’s what other...

The Louvre has the Mona Lisa. Here’s what other institutions consider their Mona Lisas. For instance: the National Portrait Gallery in London has a portrait of William Shakespeare and MoMA has the Gold Marilyn Monroe.

The 20 Best Food Scenes in Movies . Ratatouille, Big...

The 20 Best Food Scenes in Movies. Ratatouille, Big Night, When Harry Met Sally, Tampopo, etc. What’s missing?

Tiny Puppet Sound

Would you like to watch a puppet DJ a chill set of French house music in a cool workplace meeting space? Trick question because of course you would. This went right into my Underscore collection. (via undermanager) Tags: music · video

“Pay enough, and you can jump to the front of the...

“Pay enough, and you can jump to the front of the queue for almost anything.” Concierge Nation: Welcome to White-Glove America. “Exclusivity — even if it comes at the cost of social cohesion — is the business model.”

“This Is Not The Computer For You”

Maybe it’s because I’m a little bit allergic to hype, but I just now got around to reading this review of the Macbook Neo by Sam Henri Gold that absolutely everyone has been recommending and, well, this might be the best product review ever written? The consensus is reason…

Documentary Photographers: You Need Our Presets

If you use Lightroom or Capture One, you'll want to see what our presets can do for you. Not only are they affordable, but they're specially designed to make images in a variety of both studio and natural lighting scenes stand out. This works for street photography, landscapes,…

The Trump regime is deliberately destroying the...

The Trump regime is deliberately destroying the scientific community in the US. “This is not efficiency. This is not streamlining. This is the systematic elimination of scientific stewardship at the world’s largest biomedical research funder.”