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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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Will Nikon Resurrect Its Compact Cameras Again?
Nikon has introduced some fantastic cameras over the years. The P1100 was designed to cater to bird photographers, while the Zf is for those who want a dash of retro in their design. While we haven't seen much from the company this time, it appears that is about to change soon.…
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Grumpy Website (Feed)
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nikitonsky is being grumpy
nikitonsky: From a tool that spends so much time polishing every UI detail, this window is very unexpected. What is really a choice here? I cannot not update. I can either do it now, in which case, why not do it automatically? Or I can choose “next launch,” but how am I sup…
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kottke.org (Feed)
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The (Mostly) True Story of Hobo Graffiti
TIL that the hieroglyphic hobo code probably wasn’t used as extensively as the internet suggests. However, hobos and tramps did tag bridges, water towers, and train cars with tramp writing, which usually consisted of their moniker (i.e. their hobo name), the date, and the d…
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The Fun Shortage Is Real, and It’s Making America...
The Fun Shortage Is Real, and It’s Making America Miserable (gift link). “With fewer places to relax and socialize, and steeper prices for entry, having fun is quantifiably harder than it used to be.”
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I love this short little video montage of actresses...
I love this short little video montage of actresses during Charlie Rose interviews. No dialogue, just quiet reactions. Musical accompaniment by Laurie Anderson (O Superman).
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The 7 Best 35mm Lenses for Street Photographers
Street photographers have always relied on a standard focal length for their visions: a good 35mm. It is small, sharp, and works wonders in a crowded place. While there are various 35mm lenses out there, we are looking at the ones that have performed admirably in our reviews. Is…
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Waxy.org (Feed)
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Double Fine is independent once again as Xbox lays off 3,200
the best outcome for the studio, I hope we get another documentary out of it #
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One of the great things about the World Cup and the US:...
One of the great things about the World Cup and the US: In the United States, Every World Cup Team Is a Home Team. “Soccer fans from all over the world, many now making their homes in America, have packed bars, restaurants, living rooms…”
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America: Birth Of A Nation
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation, The Onion has produced a Ken Burns-esque film called Birth of a Nation (“the only movie ever named this”). 250 years ago, a group of illiterate men would gather in these hallowed halls to scribble down what histori…
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In 1937, the NYT ran a piece about the last living son...
In 1937, the NYT ran a piece about the last living son of a Revolutionary War soldier. “Many times Constant said his father spoke of meeting George Washington…” The Great Span in action.
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Five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read his...
Five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read his famous “What To The Slave Is The Fourth Of July?” speech.
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How to Make Your Sony Camera Last Over a Decade
I'll admit that even though I still think that many Sony cameras feel like Playstation controllers, they're still highly capable. The Sony a7 original, which we reviewed back in 2013 is still a camera that I pull out of the closet a few times a year mostly because of the paltry…
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A Better Way to Shoot Vertical Photos
Do you know how to actually shoot a photo in portrait orientation? You're probably going to say yes because what you've been doing so far has been effective enough. But trust me, it isn't efficient enough. You'll learn this even more when go shooting commercial portraits, weddin…
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Phoblographer Subscribers Now Get 10% off Viltrox Products
Today, Phoblographer is announcing something absolutely wonder. Now, annual subscribers to our website get the special benefit of 10% off of Viltrox lenses and accessories. This is already on top of getting the website banner-ad free, Capture One Discounts, etc. Put bluntly, wit…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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Covering Super Typhoon Bavi
Super Typhoon Bavi, not to be confused with Typhoon Bavi of 2020, is spinning into the Northern Marianas Islands, including Guam. NPR: “The super typhoon was moving north with maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour on Sunday, according to Guam’s Joint Information…
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Sumday
I see resemblances Back in 2005, Earl Monroe said, "You know, I watch the games, and even now I never see anyone who reminds me of me, the way I played." Earl is 81 now. I wonder what he thinks about Jalen Brunson. Too much else to do Recommendo got me into Down the Rabbit Hole…
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Openish Thread (Testing a New Feature…)
Hey all. It’s Sunday afternoon of a holiday weekend and the weather is glorious here, so what better (worse) time to unleash a new feature on KDO? I’ve been working on a new wysiwyg comment editor for the past few days and it’s finally ready to go. Asking you folks to deal…
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People and Blogs interviewed me
thanks to Manu for asking me to be the second-to-last blogger in his interview series #
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The Verge on 25 years of BitTorrent
seems like the company failed precisely because the protocol was so successful in achieving its goals #
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Why the Fujifilm X Pro 2 is So Great for Black and White Photography
Black and white photography is one of the best genres for many photographers. It not only helps you see the world differently, but also pushes you to think in a different way. From the various options out there today, the one that works the best is the Fujifilm X Pro 2. Why? Let…
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A Few Things You Should Know About Bokeh
While Bokeh is often used as a crutch to create a beautiful image. When used correctly, however, it can do a terrific job to help tell a story visually. We're not going to encourage to never stop down. In fact, you need to when telling certain stories with images. However, we ar…
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