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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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Meyer Optik’s New Lens Might Be the Perfect Focal Length That You Need
Third party lenses have been pretty exceptional for many young and professional photographers. While there are various brands out there, one option is the Germany-based company, Meyer Optik. Over the years, they have introduced some wonderful options and here is a look at the on…
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Grumpy Website (Feed)
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nikitonsky is being grumpy
nikitonsky: Icons must help you understand. They are not just random sigils. It the list expands to the right, icon must show an arrow to the right Thanks @HID_DEVICE for the video #Icons
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Interconnected (Feed)
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I am obsessed with these two ads
I didn’t know what a near-infrared LED mask was a week ago, and now I am obsessed with this ad from Omnilux. Because there’s a lot going on. The aesthetic of the mask itself is wild: the lines look like sinews as if the woman has been flensed But the schematic flesh is…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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Wryday
And then repeats as champs Rumors have it that Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed for the Boston Celtics in a complicated trade that will send Celtics stalwart Jaylen Brown to Milwaukee or elsewhere. I doubt this will happen, simply because at this stage in their careers, Jaylen i…
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6 Best Compact Cameras with 1-inch Sensors
Compact cameras are pretty important for many young photographers today. Not only do they offer a small size, but they also result in some favorable performance. If you are someone who is looking to buy one, then here are some models you might like.
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Opinion: Adding AI to Tilt Shift Could Really Change Things
There have been a whole slew of new tilt-shift lenses finally coming to the market; which have been much needed. Fujifilm makes their own for GFX but all the other brands aren't making their own. Yet at the same time, I truly think that with all the AI that's being used in camer…
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Is the Canon R7 a Good Camera in 2026?
The Canon R7 has been a blessing for many young photographers. Housing a 32MP APS-C sensor, the R7 can pretty much achieve anything. Over the years, the camera has received multiple updates, with firmware version 1.8.0 being the latest in the line. Here's a quick look at what th…
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8 Best Compact Cameras with Good Zoom Lenses
Compact cameras are coming back in fashion for many younger and older photographers. If you are someone who wants a device, but with a good lens, then here are a few options that can be of help. Maybe you can buy them before your next trip.
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Waxy.org (Feed)
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Marcin Wichary on designing finger-friendly interactions
an interactive essay demonstrating all the ways interfaces can interfere with our motor skills (via) #
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Gerrymandle
daily puzzle game where you redraw electoral district lines to rig results #
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kottke.org (Feed)
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The Side That Won the Civil War is Now Banning Books...
The Side That Won the Civil War is Now Banning Books About Why the Civil War Was Fought. “It is a well-known feature of civil society that nervous middle managers often act far more radically than top executives out of a sense of self-preservation.”
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Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over...
Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown. “This is absolutely crazy. It is also about 20C above normal for this time of the year. That is a huge anomaly.”
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My Crowning Soccer Moment
The only college sport I ever played was soccer, on the new club team my small college put together during my sophomore year. I only qualified because I showed up and didn’t suck at it. I only lasted two weeks on the team because the coach discovered I was on academic probatio…
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How to Protect Your Camera from Accidents
This trick works for both amateurs and professionals. Considering the state of the global economy, you shouldn't neglect protecting your camera gear. Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We're giving you more than the compe…
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Monty Python: The Philosophers’ Football Match
As the World Cup gets underway here in the Americas, here’s a look back at a football battle for the ages: Germany vs. Greece in The Philosophers’ Football Match. Germany’s lineup included Nietzsche , Kant, Hegel, Wittgenstein, and Marx while the likes of Plato, Socrate…
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“The prevailing emotions among scientists right now...
“The prevailing emotions among scientists right now are rage and shock.” U.S. Science Is in Chaos. “This compact that has existed since World War II, that made the U.S. the successful, prosperous nation that it is, is being dismantled.”
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The Wholesale Plagiarism of Obscure Sorrows
Without permission, a marketing agency republished the entirety of John Koenig's Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows book, replacing its art with AI slop and adding new AI words. Their unauthorized site now ranks higher than the real one everywhere.
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Neal.fun’s Wiki Spy
explore nearly 40,000 images of isolated objects from Wikipedia in chaotic collages (via) #
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The Founding Story Behind Japan’s Oldest Whisky Maker ....
The Founding Story Behind Japan’s Oldest Whisky Maker. “Success in the Japanese market required a lighter, more delicate flavor profile than Western spirits typically offered.” And so Suntory was born.
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Supermountains, the Boring Billion, and Their Connection to Life on Earth
Twice in the Earth’s history, massive ranges of supermountains have formed on ancient continents. Studies like these point to something we do know for sure: from the highest peaks to the smallest cells, geology and biology are deeply intertwined. And while it’s often sa…
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Due to FIFA’s poor security practices, this guy...
Due to FIFA’s poor security practices, this guy stumbled into their wide-open broadcast portal w/ full access. “An attacker could have rickrolled the entire FIFA World Cup. Or played Subway Surfers gameplay. Live. On every TV network worldwide.”
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VSCO’s Studio Pro Is Here and It Might Change How Creators Edit Forever
VSCO Studio Pro brings a pro-centric editor to VSCO's big gamble — VSCO One. Will it be enough to change professional workflows?
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has given away half a...
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has given away half a billion dollars against a backdrop “where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy”.
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Inspired by Ukraine, and Worried by China: Taiwan...
Inspired by Ukraine, and Worried by China: Taiwan Teaches Its Citizens How to Fly Drones. “I may not be a soldier, but if [a China invasion] ever happened here, as a citizen, I’d like to have the ability to help in some way.”
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How Stamps Get Designed
Art director Antonio Alcalá, one of four art directors employed by the USPS, talks a little bit about the history behind US postage stamps and how they are designed and produced. [This is a vintage post originally from Dec 2016.] Tags: Antonio Alcala · design �…
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Brightin Star Introduces a New Ultra-Wide Lens on a Budget
Third-party lenses have been a boon for many young photographers. They are cost-effective, and they give you the results that your heart desires. Chinese lenses, particularly those from Brightin Star, in this case, have done so much for photographers looking for financial value.…
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Assume You Will Be Hacked . “As AI tools have...
Assume You Will Be Hacked. “As AI tools have become extremely good at writing code, they’ve also become extremely good at pulling off cyberattacks. The result has been a change in the scale, speed, and sophistication of hacks…”
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Why Lionel Messi is a genius on the football pitch .
Why Lionel Messi is a genius on the football pitch.
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Don’t Let Your Camera Make Photos For You
There's something that the resurgence of digicams has done for so many photographers: it's made them forget more and more about technical precision. Instead, they're shooting in ways that we used to do so long ago. And beyond that, the images feel so much more organic and fun. M…
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5 Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photographers
Travel photography is a genre that requires one to rely on a camera that is small, pocketable, and fun to use. While you get multiple mirrorless models that are small, they often carry the challenge of using different lenses for different scenes. In this regard, a compact camera…
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