• The Phoblographer (Feed)

    24 Jul; 10:50 AM
    • Rules of Photography Are Meant To Be Broken

      When you first pick up the camera, you will be taught about the do's and don'ts of its technicalities. Once you master them, you are thrown into the pits of guidelines for your compositions. When you finally learn how to make a good image, you will learn the art of narration. If…

      24 Jul; 10:00 AM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    24 Jul; 08:50 AM
    • 5 Easy Tips to Instantly Improve Your Wildlife Photography

      Wildlife photography is one of the medium's most exhilarating genres. Many pursue this form due to their love for nature and the environment, with some finding flora and fauna far more fascinating than dealing with people. Either way, wildlife photography really tests an individ…

      24 Jul; 07:00 AM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    24 Jul; 04:50 AM
    • Phones Have This One Great Feature. Why Don’t Cameras?

      I truly feel like cameras have constantly been at war with smartphones in a way that isn't possible for them to win. So instead, cameras have become better and better at making their image quality outdo that of a phone. Beyond that, they've developed different tech to make them…

      24 Jul; 04:00 AM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    24 Jul; 00:50 AM
    • In her last column for WaPo, columnist Catherine Rampell shares some advice...

      In her last column for WaPo, columnist Catherine Rampell shares some advice for aspiring pundits. “Know your immovable principles and red lines — journalistically, ethically, ideologically — and why you’re columnizing in the first place. 💬 Join the disc…

      23 Jul; 23:00 PM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    23 Jul; 22:50 PM
    • A lovely trailer for a documentary called The Nettle Dress. “Allan Brown...

      A lovely trailer for a documentary called The Nettle Dress. “Allan Brown makes a dress by hand just from the fibre of foraged stinging nettles over 7 years. A modern day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft.” 💬 Join the discussio…

      23 Jul; 22:18 PM
    • After Paramount cancelled the Late Show with Stephen Colbert after he criticized...

      After Paramount cancelled the Late Show with Stephen Colbert after he criticized the network’s $16 million bribe to Trump, David Letterman’s YouTube channel uploaded this 20-minute supercut of archival Letterman footage trashing CBS. That’s the stuff.

      23 Jul; 21:14 PM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 20:50 PM
    • 4 Great Canon Lenses Under $500 for Photographers on a Budget

      Canon has created some remarkable lenses over the years. The company has the L-series, which is quite exceptional for professionals, but there are also some lower-end models that were created to help beginners and semi-professionals. Since we have already created a list of some…

      23 Jul; 19:00 PM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    23 Jul; 20:50 PM
    • Wilmer Chavarria, a US citizen from VT, was detained for many hours...

      Wilmer Chavarria, a US citizen from VT, was detained for many hours by US immigration, who suggested his job as a school district superintendent was fake. Chavarria said the ordeal was “nothing short of surreal and the definition of psychological terror”.

      23 Jul; 19:02 PM
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    23 Jul; 20:50 PM
    • Flettner Rotor

      23 Jul; 00:00 AM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    23 Jul; 18:50 PM
    • Killing in the Name of a Terrible Holy Lie

      This is a great 5-minute mashup of several metal and metal-adjacent songs from artists like NIN, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, KISS, Dio, Black Sabbath, and Soundgarden. Even if you don’t care for metal, I feel confident that you’ll enjoy this anyway — it’s a bo…

      23 Jul; 18:11 PM
    • Trump Action Tracker. “Each action is mapped to one or more of...

      Trump Action Tracker. “Each action is mapped to one or more of five broad domains of authoritarianism, helping to make sense of a deeply concerning political trajectory.”

      23 Jul; 17:20 PM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 16:50 PM
    • This Canon Camera Dominated the American Market for Almost 20 Years

      Best-selling or popular cameras change over the years with newer trends. If Sony is loved, then Canon or Fujifilm will take its place. That's simply the nature of technological devices. But it now appears there can be some exceptions, too. Per a new list, an old Canon camera has…

      23 Jul; 16:00 PM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    23 Jul; 16:50 PM
    • Insane Fictional Traffic Patterns

      In this video entitled Rush Hour, cars, pedestrians, and cyclists have been edited together to produce dozens of heart-stopping near misses. Reminds me of the world’s craziest intersection, traffic organized by color, intersections in the age of driverless cars, and the dan…

      23 Jul; 16:31 PM
    • Author Kate Broad writes about the role of indie bookstores in a...

      Author Kate Broad writes about the role of indie bookstores in a time when public libraries are under attack. “This fight for free speech isn’t new, and independent bookstores have been fighting it for a long time.”

      23 Jul; 15:22 PM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 14:50 PM
    • BCN+R: The Best Photo Brands of 2025 Revealed

      Photography brands are aplenty. From those who design cameras to others working with accessories, each manufacturer brand brings something new or cost-effective to the table. With so many options today, it becomes challenging to choose one, especially if you are new to the indus…

      23 Jul; 13:00 PM
  • kottke.org (Feed)

    23 Jul; 14:50 PM
    • I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here. “I came...

      I Watched It Happen in Hungary. Now It’s Happening Here. “I came to understand that the real danger of a strongman isn’t his tactics; it’s how others, especially those with power, justify their acquiescence.”

      23 Jul; 14:22 PM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 10:50 AM
    • Panasonic S 24-60mm f2.8 Review Update: It’s Really Worth it

      It only recently dawned on me that Panasonic LUMIX doesn't make a 24-70mm f4. Instead, they're making a 24-60mm f2.8. They're keeping the aperture range and instead sacrificing 10mm from the longer side of the lens. That means that if you like the wider side, then you'll love wh…

      23 Jul; 10:00 AM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 08:50 AM
    • Is Canon’s New Password Protection Really Worth it?

      In response to (seemingly never-ending) European cybersecurity regulations, Canon Japan has recently announced the introduction of password protection on some cameras in its mirrorless line. Whether this will prove to be a boon or a bane is something we can gauge soon enough, bu…

      23 Jul; 07:00 AM
  • The Phoblographer (Feed)

    23 Jul; 04:50 AM
    • The Trap Every New Photographer Gets Caught In

      Look at the work of several of the best photographers online these days. Their work is well-known and seen in various publications, ads, and platforms. They've built careers that have rallied and inspired many people. Indeed, they've created work that takes our breath away. Beli…

      23 Jul; 04:00 AM
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