What Are the Most Untouchable Records in Sports?

I ran across this post on Threads the other day: “What’s the hardest record in sports history to ever break?” A sampling of the replies: “Bill Russell’s 11 NBA championships including 8 in a row.” “Lionel Messi scored 91 goals in the 2012 calendar year.” “…

A Telegram Arrived — And I Had to Choose Between My Head...

A Telegram Arrived — And I Had to Choose Between My Head and My Heart. “On Boxing Day, I rang my father and told him my news. He was momentarily silent until his delayed shock was so great that he dropped his favourite coffee cup and I heard it smash.”

Burned by Echolens? Consider These Instead

Recently, a reader reached out to tell me that after I removed our Editor's Choice award from the Echolens review and called the company out for some serious problems, the brand took their website down. And for the moment, consumers may be safe. There's a chance, however, that y…

“ A new Airbus passenger jet completed an...

“A new Airbus passenger jet completed an ultra-long test flight between Australia and France lasting more than 24 hours—paving the way for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights starting up next year.” Wow.

The Drawing Room With Mo Welch

Comedian Mo Welch has a new show on PBS called The Drawing Room, where she interviews people while she draws them (and her guests draw her). What a great idea for a show. The first three episodes are live already: Brett Goldstein, Sarah Silverman, and violinist Vijay Gupta; he…

The Beauty of Doing Nothing Together . “What...

The Beauty of Doing Nothing Together. “What you’re doing hardly matters. What matters is inviting someone into the ordinary parts of your life instead of waiting for an occasion that feels worthy of an invitation.”

The Hell Mouth

Volcanologist Laszlo Kestay took this photo of a lava skylight in 1996 while conducting field work at Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi. The hardened lava flows strongly resemble doomed souls being sucked into hell or the damned escaping the underworld. Tags: geology · hawaii…

This Image Isn’t AI. But I Wouldn’t Blame You if You Thought it Was

In my 20 years of making photographs, I've realized something: people have always loved images with soft shadows and soft light. There have surely been instances and times where people loved hard shadows, hard light and direct flash. And now in the age of AI, AI is creating imag…

The legacy of the Luddite movement changes when you zoom...

The legacy of the Luddite movement changes when you zoom out a bit. “The development of cooperatives around the world is another story that should not end too abruptly. We could still be weaving it today.”

The trailer for Wicker (starring Olivia Colman,...

The trailer for Wicker (starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki). “An outcast in a fishing village commissions a husband for herself made out of wicker.” Looks unhinged (complimentary).

Tamron 25-200mm G2 Nearly Doubles Its Close-Focus Power With One Update

Tamron has been one of the few brands that have invented some wonderful zoom lenses. The company has created all-in-one zooms that cover a broad focal range, at a relatively low price. In fact, some of their lenses work best with Sony and Nikon cameras, allowing photographers a…

The coffee shop where 162 regulars have their own mug...

The coffee shop where 162 regulars have their own mug (1977). “The cups may not be such a small thing after all. They are a town register and a history and a confirmation that life goes on in a small American town.”

Is This the Best Replacement for a Tripod?

When was the last time something as relatively insipid as a clamp excited you? The Heipi Super Clamp Sabertooth C100 did that for me, offering a really practical alternative for steadying my camera, especially in places where a tripod wouldn't be allowed. The folks at Heipi have…

Even Older Camera RAW Files Look Good With Our Presets

The lead image was shot on the Sony a7r III then edited with the Phoblographer's presets. On the staff, we tend to rotate through a variety of 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…

The Last Good Canon DSLR?

When the 5D Mk IV came out, I remember rolling my eyes so hard. By that time, I had moved onto Sony, Fuji, and Olympus. They were all flying around Canon at Mach 3 while Canon flew on a single DSLR shaped engine. In 2026, the camera turns 10 years old. What most folks don’t kn…

It’s Cool to Be Weird

I really like what Razaak Eniola has to say here about human difference. Before Prince was Prince, Prince was weird. And that goes the same for probably any of your favorite artists. Before Erykah Badu was Erykah Badu, Erykah Badu was weird. Before Marc Rebillet was Marc Rebil…

Vera Rubin Observatory

Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger...

Walmart is busy building out their fast EV charger network in the US…currently 73 locations in 17 states. Their eventual goal is install chargers at “thousands of its locations by 2030”.

A terrarium iPhone case that houses actual growing...

A terrarium iPhone case that houses actual growing plants and moss.

“ Zugunruhe is a German term describing the...

“Zugunruhe is a German term describing the restless, twitching urge migratory birds feel when caged — and the same primal restlessness humans feel when trapped.”

Some Interesting Apples

Something that still blows my mind is that every apple seed produces a new variety. Every single one. This is a lovely short documentary about a project called Some Interesting Apples, which aims to find apples growing in unusual places (i.e. not commercial orchards but in…

This Is the Lens Fujifilm Wildlife Shooters Have Asked for Since 2018

Fujifilm has created some fantastic lenses over the years. Optics such as XF 18-55mm f2.8-4, XF 50-140mm f2.8, and XC 50-230mm f4.5-6.7 have all helped wildlife and bird photographers get the best results. As part of their growing portfolio, reports suggest that the X series wi…

Participants in a recently published study spoke 28%...

Participants in a recently published study spoke 28% fewer words per day in 2019 than they did in 2005. (People are spending more time alone and more time digitally communicating.)

The Thomas Crown Affair? Directed by and starring...

The Thomas Crown Affair? Directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan? Ok, I’m in.

OnlyMarms: Funding Science Research on OnlyFans

This is an extremely 2026 story (derogatory): because of the Trump regime’s assualt on scientific funding, a group of scientists who has been studying marmot populations in Colorado since 1962 turned to OnlyFans to fund their research this year. From The NY Times: In Ju…

The Lomomatic 110 Discomatic is Bound to be Disappointing

In bed first thing this morning, I looked at my inbox and let out a bit of a sigh. Lomography has introduced their latest 110 camera variant: the Lomography Lomomatic 110 Discomatic. As I typed that, I truly wonder why they couldn't have just named it the Lomomatic Disco. Beyond…

Nikon Patent Dispute With Viltrox Invalidated in China

Reports of Nikon's Z-mount patent protection in China have made huge progress. Per reports, the Chinese patent authority has invalidated one of Nikon's core Z-mount-related patents. This seems like a direct result of the reports filed by the company behind Viltrox. Here's what i…

Study: Dinosaurs Were Charbroiled After Chicxulub Impact...

Study: Dinosaurs Were Charbroiled After Chicxulub Impact. “The impact would have produced an immense cloud of dust that superheated the upper atmosphere, charbroiling living organisms unable to take shelter and igniting widespread wildfires.”

Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary?...

Why Do We Tolerate Elon Musk’s Racist Commentary? “Musk’s virulent racism and vicious, disturbing views are no secret. He does not hide them. They sit in plain view, easily accessible on the social media website he owns…”