The Soul Missing in Modern Street Photography

There was a time that I truly thought that all street photography should be done in black and white. I also thought that film was the best format for it -- partially because of the grain, how ti rendered the scenes, and how classic everything looked. But my mind has changed sinc…

Year in review, 2025

Here, an obligatory end of year wrap up kinda post that, as I started to write in what I assume is the classical platonic form for all blogs wherein I reflect thoughtfully on stuff I read, or games I played, or projects I twiddled at, and what not, I became overwhelmed by the ac…

Conservatives are trying to roll the Constitution back to the pre-Civil War...

Conservatives are trying to roll the Constitution back to the pre-Civil War version. “It will be a society of the dominators and the dominated. But it will not be a democracy worthy of the name.”

One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt....

One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt. “‘It’s not the same. Why am I here? I question that to myself.’ Amid an astonishing wave of anti-Indian animus, it’s a question many Indian Americans are asking.” 💬 Join…

The Best Mirrorless Cameras Under $1000 for Young Creators

Mirrorless cameras are now taking center stage worldwide. Many young photographers who want to afford a good camera often find themselves lacking good options that are also reasonably priced. If you are someone who also feels stuck, then here are some options in the small sensor…

Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase. (Relatable: the upstairs of my...

Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase. (Relatable: the upstairs of my house is warmer than the ground floor too.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Underscore: Now Slightly Less Random

I pushed a key change to the Underscore music player over the weekend. Members can now click on any song in their collection to play it (previously there was only a randomize button). I added this because I often wanted to listen to a particular song/album/playlist, genre, or…

Thin Desires Are Eating Your Life. “A thick desire is one that...

Thin Desires Are Eating Your Life. “A thick desire is one that changes you in the process of pursuing it. A thin desire is one that doesn’t.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

The Internet Archive has a playable version of the NY Times Crossword...

The Internet Archive has a playable version of the NY Times Crossword Puzzle app from 1992. It ran on Windows 3.1 and included a few hundred puzzles. (Click on Game/Open to select a puzzle.) 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

The Iconic First Lady of NYC

I love these photos of Rama Duwaji by Szilveszter Mako — a perfect combination of photographer and subject. Duwaji is an artist, illustrator, New Yorker, and second-generation Syrian-American. She is also married to Zohran Mamdani, who is the mayor-elect of NYC.…

Good morning! Just wanted to let you all know that Rian Johnson...

Good morning! Just wanted to let you all know that Rian Johnson subtly rickrolled us with a scene in Wake Up Dead Man. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Nikon Discontinues One of Its Most Unpopular Zoom Lenses

Over the years, Nikon has introduced some truly exceptional lenses. Models such as 20mm f1.8G, the 60mm f2.8D Macro, the 135mm f2 DC, and the 80-200 f2.8 D AF-S are some lenses that have been trusted by millions of photographers around the world. In fact, many still swear by it.…

What Happened to Chase Jarvis?

Chase Jarvis is a name that has been quite prominent in the photography circles. A photographer, director, author, and entrepreneur, Chase has helped millions of people pick up a camera and make a living from it. However, in the past year, the company's YouTube Channel has stopp…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: “[...], click Create Apple Account.” How? #Apple #macOS #AppStore

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