How to Protect Your $10K Camera Kit for Less Than Your Coffee Budget

Hey pros! Listen up! Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We're giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn't necessarily cover what happ…

How Russell Vought Became the Shadow President

One of the biggest assholes in the Trump regime is Russell Vought — and that’s really saying something; it’s a fierce competition. He’s the guy who said in 2023 that he wanted to put federal workers “in trauma”. ProPublica produced a video in Oct 2025 about how Vo…

Thirstday

Which is smarter? I've been invited by a friend to join Intelligence.com, which "helps you reach the right people, through those who know you best. It’s simple, thoughtful, and built on trust, just like the best introductions." The inveterate among us might recall that this wh…

Omg, Amazon Prime inserted an ad for Febreze in the...

Omg, Amazon Prime inserted an ad for Febreze in the midst of the most famous match cut in the history of cinema (in Kubrick’s 2001, when the ape-thrown bone turns into a spacecraft). I don’t know whether to laugh or cry (rn, it’s both).

A very good, very 2026 headline: Japan Runs Out of Robot...

A very good, very 2026 headline: Japan Runs Out of Robot Wolves in Fight Against Bears. “Starting at around $4,000, each bespoke Monster Wolf is now equipped with battery power, solar panels, and detection sensors.”

When Your Participation Is Decoration

This is a smart piece about where we are in America right now, post-Citizen’s United, post-Voting Rights Amendment, post-Dobbs, mid-MAGA: The VRA Was the Nice Version (archive). First, let’s be honest about what the Voting Rights Act actually was, because everything her…

Will OM System Join the Monochrome Camera Bandwagon Soon?

The OM System introduced some exceptional models last year. This includes OM-1 II, OM-3, and OM-5 II, cameras that offer good design, great images, and at an affordable rate. It now appears that OM System has some plans to introduce a new model this year, one that will certainly…

“I believe in myself. That’s why I...

“I believe in myself. That’s why I commit.” A young skater doesn’t give up trying to land a three-stair kickflip.

Shape of Dreams (Zendaya × Spike Jonze)

Zendaya co-created a new collection for On, the Swiss fashion company, and Spike Jonze directed this cool promotional video starring the actress. I’ve always loved his aesthetic — along with Michel Gondry, no one makes these types of videos seem “hand-crafted” (in a w…

The Future of Bird Photography Is Here, and It Costs Under $800

Bird photography is an exceptional genre for those who are keen on documenting winged creatures. While there are some amazing cameras out there for bird photography, it appears that Chinese optical manufacturer, Apexel, is keen on introducing the world's first AI-powered camera…

The Guardian asked authors, critics, and academics to...

The Guardian asked authors, critics, and academics to help compile a list of the best 100 novels of all time. They’ve done 41-100 so far. Selecting a book will show you who voted for it, then click on the voter’s name to see their other choices.

The 2026 National Recording Registry inductees were...

The 2026 National Recording Registry inductees were announced today. “The 2026 selections mark the first recordings by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé chosen for the registry.” Also: music from Weezer, The Go-Go’s, Chaka Khan, and Johnny Cash.

This Tiny Celestial Body Past Pluto Shouldn’t Have an...

This Tiny Celestial Body Past Pluto Shouldn’t Have an Atmosphere—but Astronomers Say They May Have Detected One.

A Moment That Changed Me: I Saw My First Total Solar...

A Moment That Changed Me: I Saw My First Total Solar Eclipse — and Its Beauty Shook Me to My Core. “I knew the theory, but I was not ready for the experience.”

This Photography Portfolio Review Isn’t for Content Creators

Photo, not video -- let's get that clear. Social media algorithms tend to value video over photographs. That means that you're going to have to find a way to make your images that much more impactful. It's true, a single photo can get a whole lot more interaction and engagement…

The Two Best Canon Lenses for Landscape Photographers Under $400

Landscape photographers have often looked at wide angle lenses to capture the vastness of the natural world. While some wide angle lenses are expensive, there are some models that Canon promises will not cost you a lot. If you are a young photographer who is looking for an optio…

So How is the Leica 35mm f1.2 on Film?

A while back, I reviewed the new Leica 35mm f1.2 M-mount lens and really loved what it was capable of producing. But I also knew that I didn't want to only test it out on digital cameras. A lens like that deserves to be tested on film too. So after buying some Kodak Kodacolor 10…

What Childhood Folklore Did You Learn As a Kid?

I loved this post by Kelsey Miller for Cup of Jo about “childlore”. “Remember typing ‘BOOBS’ on a calculator?!” someone will blurt. “Or — or that thing when you’re driving by a cemetery and you have to hold your breath?” I love hearing the tiny differen…

Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Review: A Heavy Hitter That’s Light on Your Back

The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS has reach, speed, and size, but thankfully not the weight you'd expect.

Sony a7R VI Review: Is This the New High-Resolution King?

Last Updated on 05/13/2026 by Chris Gampat It’s been 13 years since Sony first introduced the R series of cameras, the first high-resolution mirrorless cameras available to the public. Since then, Sony has worked to refine the a7R cameras in ways that have pushed what’s poss…

The Secret Every Successful Photographer Knows (It’s Not What YouTube Tells You)

This has been a very long time in the making, and I'm very excited to finally make this happen. The Phoblographer is launching workshops for photographers who want to find ways to grow beyond just what all the social media content developers and YouTubers tell you you need. And…

I Want to Live Like Costco People . “Embracing the...

I Want to Live Like Costco People. “Embracing the Costco lifestyle means accepting the fact that I am, in many ways, becoming my father.”

Robin Sloan writes about the personalized, AI-written,...

Robin Sloan writes about the personalized, AI-written, promo emails he’s been getting recently (I have too). “The form is subtler than a one-sized-fits-all promo blast, but it sucks way worse, because it’s fundamentally dishonest.”

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What Would J.R.R. Tolkien Think of Palantir?

Palantir, the data analysis defense contractor co-founded by Peter Thiel, was named after the magical seeing stones from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings books. This video compares the ethos of the company with that of Tolkien. The palantiri of The Lord of the Rings are…

Meet the Sad Wives of AI . “Princess Diana...

Meet the Sad Wives of AI. “Princess Diana famously said there were three people in her marriage. For the sad wives of AI, the third is a chatbot.”

Just dropped: Foo Fighters’ Tiny Desk Concert ....

Just dropped: Foo Fighters’ Tiny Desk Concert. The setlist includes Learn to Fly, My Hero, and Everlong.

Stop-Motion Lego Dr. Strangelove

Two sequences from Dr. Strangelove done in Lego: Muffley’s call to Kissoff on the hotline in the war room and Dr. Strangelove’s increasingly erratic presentation of his plan to preserve humanity in a mine shaft. This is really well done. (via bb) [This is a v…

Adam Serwer : “Violence serves an authoritarian...

Adam Serwer: “Violence serves an authoritarian agenda.”

A map of the regions of the US , as voted on by Reddit...

A map of the regions of the US, as voted on by Reddit users. I think this seems mostly correct? One funny artifact: Washington state got some votes for “Northeast”, probably because ppl confused it with D.C. or with “Northwest”.

If you’re following this blog, if you’ve been here all along: last Wednesday, May 6th, was the 15th…

If you’re following this blog, if you’ve been here all along: last Wednesday, May 6th, was the 15th anniversary of the originating blog post. This Tumblr was started a few days later. I’m still thinking about pixels, but a bit differently. I live on a Greek Island now, not…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: The song is playing, but where’s pause? User can’t press the button they can’t see! Image from t.me/turulin_log/168 #Hover #Yandex #YandexMusic (you need to hover the artwork square)

The Leica Medium Format Camera May Be Shelved

Leica has introduced some wonderful cameras for professionals around the world. While the company has largely dabbled with full frame luxury models, there have been reports of the company developing a medium format camera as well. While this excited people, new reports suggest t…