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Photo highlight: Week 1

One bag many places β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 05 Apr 24
🏝 Travel Photography Europe Content creation Feedback
  1. The author is experimenting with creating content, aiming to post long-form content weekly and something in-between, like a weekly photo highlight
  2. The photo highlighted is of an orange moped in Zurich, noted for its color contrast with a blue building in the background and green bush, plus the sharpness of details like rain on the moped
  3. Author reflects on possible improvements like a blue sky in the background, less busy background, and seeking feedback on how to enhance future photos

Crimea

Cosmographia β€’ 1078 implied HN points β€’ 09 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Culture Literature Photography
  1. The post is about Crimea and is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. The content seems to be for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post includes a link to subscribe to Cosmographia and a prompt to sign in for existing paid subscribers.

York

Cosmographia β€’ 1118 implied HN points β€’ 02 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Poetry Photography Cartography
  1. This post is part of the Atlas’ Notes series on Cosmographia, centered around a specific place with a mix of art, poetry, and literature.
  2. The content in the post is exclusive for paid subscribers of Cosmographia, offering a deeper dive into a particular topic.
  3. The post features work by M. E. Rothwell and provides a link for interested readers to subscribe to access more content.

Tunis

Cosmographia β€’ 1018 implied HN points β€’ 16 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The content is part of a paid subscription on Cosmographia's website, requiring a subscription to access the full post.
  3. The post includes a variety of visual content like images, making it visually engaging and likely exploring the theme of Tunis.
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Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day β€’ 216 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Photography History Comedy
  1. Bob Hope was a beloved entertainer known for his quick, irreverent humor
  2. Bob Hope bridged the gap between soldiers and civilians through his comedy during World War II
  3. Despite criticism in later years, Bob Hope's comedy provided comfort to Americans during challenging times

Faroe Islands

Cosmographia β€’ 958 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jul 23
🏝 Travel Exploration Culture Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series by Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to specific locations like the Faroe Islands.
  2. The content seems to be meant for paid subscribers, as indicated by the subscription prompt and sign-in options.
  3. The featured imagery suggests a visually engaging exploration of the Faroe Islands through different forms of art and storytelling.

The Moleskine Notebooks: Lake Baikal

Cosmographia β€’ 1018 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Verse Cartography Literature Photography
  1. Lake Baikal is the world's most ancient, deepest, and largest freshwater lake, with fascinating dimensions and history.
  2. Vladimir Tomilovsky, a Russian artist, captured the beauty of Lake Baikal through his landscape paintings, influenced by his experiences in Siberia.
  3. Kate Marsden's remarkable journey in search of a leprosy-curing herb in Yakutsk, documented with a map, showcases the determination and challenges faced by an English nurse in the 19th century.

The Anatomy of Photographing a British Party

In the Flash β€’ 1179 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Visual Arts Event coverage
  1. Photographing parties can be a way to capture unique stories through observation of interactions and details.
  2. Adapting photography styles to different party atmospheres, like from New York to London, can result in new and creative visual approaches.
  3. Incorporating various inspirations like paintings, songs, or movies can enhance the storytelling and artistic elements in event photography.

Paolo Brillo on Surreptitiously Photographing Bob Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour

Flagging Down the Double E's β€’ 589 implied HN points β€’ 30 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Concerts Bob Dylan Challenges
  1. Paolo Brillo's photos offer a unique insight into Bob Dylan's concerts.
  2. Capturing images at Dylan's concerts is challenging due to low light, microphone obstacles, and tight security.
  3. Dylan's charisma on stage is exceptional, conveying various emotions with just a look or smile.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 31 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Literature History
  1. Jack London, known for "Call of the Wild," worked as a photojournalist and took thousands of photos during his travels.
  2. London captured photos in London's East End during the coronation of Edward VII in 1902.
  3. Living among the poor changed London's views, leading him to write about social issues and eventually become a socialist.

Open Thread #27

Fisted by Foucault β€’ 133 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Photography Discussion
  1. The author shares about their activities like enjoying the day outside, starting work for the weekend, and plans for upcoming essays about the War in Ukraine and the Spanish Civil War.
  2. Readers are invited to use the thread to discuss various topics, ask questions, give recommendations, or share criticisms, while also being presented with random photographs taken by the author.
  3. The post includes multiple links to view photographs and engage in the discussion thread at the end of the post.

VFYW: A Suburban Trap

The Weekly Dish β€’ 65 implied HN points β€’ 02 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Art Travel Photography
  1. Contest winners felt frustrated for missing out on the opportunity due to various reasons like overlooking clues, not understanding the rules, or not recognizing the location.
  2. Participants highlighted the difficulty of identifying the location in the VFYW contest, often sharing personal anecdotes related to places they have visited or misconceptions they had.
  3. Some readers creatively speculated on the scene from the contest image, imagining backstories of characters in the photo or interpreting small details to deduce the location.

everything and nothing

NOW IS GOOD β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 31 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography
  1. The author is starting a new bi-monthly feature for paid subscribers, documenting moments through recorded audio.
  2. The audio scrapbook includes details about Sundance, book process, and success variations.
  3. The post includes visual content like photos for visual learners.

Perfect Days.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past β€’ 66 implied HN points β€’ 25 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Film Visual Arts Creativity Photography Design
  1. The movie 'Perfect Days' explores finding beauty in the everyday moments, emphasizing the importance of living in the present and appreciating the small details around us.
  2. Creativity is about connecting dots in new ways, as showcased in the process behind the film and how it surprises in an AI-driven world.
  3. The film highlights the contrast between modern digital life and traditional analog elements like cameras, film, and cassette tapes, urging a deeper connection with the present moment and our surroundings.

The Dead Sea ים Χ”ΧžΧœΧ—

Cosmographia β€’ 698 implied HN points β€’ 05 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Literature Cartography
  1. The post is about The Dead Sea and is part of a series called Atlas' Notebook featuring art, poetry, literature, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. This post is for paid subscribers, and it encourages readers to subscribe to access the full content.
  3. The author, M. E. Rothwell, shares insights and content related to The Dead Sea through their publication on Substack.

VFYW: Don't Mess With Google

The Weekly Dish β€’ 71 implied HN points β€’ 17 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Visual art Contest Drawing Painting
  1. The View From Your Window contest features various interesting locations and challenges for participants to guess the correct spot based on clues in the photo.
  2. Winners of the contest express gratitude and share their experiences and strategies for identifying the view, adding a personal touch to the competition.
  3. Participants share their insights, struggles, and observations while trying to decipher the location in the photo, making the contest engaging and interactive.

VFYW: They Can't Stop Drawing Dicks

The Weekly Dish β€’ 42 implied HN points β€’ 09 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Drawing Photography Travel
  1. The View From Your Window contest inspires a strong sense of community among the participants, with each offering unique perspectives and insights.
  2. Participants in the contest showcase their diverse geographic knowledge and deduction skills to identify locations based on subtle clues.
  3. The contest features engaging narratives of sleuths deciphering clues, enjoying wild goose chases, and making educated guesses about the window's location.

What Would David Lynch Do? Unlearning Photography Rules, Part 1.

In the Flash β€’ 511 implied HN points β€’ 04 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Inspiration Creativity
  1. The author finds inspiration in pushing photography boundaries through Twin Peaks and David Lynch's work.
  2. Rewatching Twin Peaks for the third time intensified the author's inspiration rather than diminishing it.
  3. The author references David Lynch's ability to construct a unique, darkly comic reality that sets his work apart from others.

Fiji

Cosmographia β€’ 579 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of an 'Atlas' Notes' series that focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place like Fiji.
  2. The content seems to be only accessible to paid subscribers of Cosmographia, requiring a subscription to view the full post.
  3. The post includes a link to subscribe for those interested in accessing the complete content and becoming paid subscribers.

The Signs of Eveningside

Crewdson Trail Log β€’ 216 implied HN points β€’ 09 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Graphics Photography Paintings Exhibition
  1. The importance of signs and design details in setting the scene and telling a story through photography
  2. Collaboration between artists and designers to create authentic and aged-looking signs for the series
  3. Incorporating small details like license plates and period-specific designs to enhance the overall aesthetic of the photographs

Croissants All Day, All Night

Wordloaf β€’ 589 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Cookbooks Photography Cooking techniques
  1. The book emphasizes technique over recipes, making it a great resource for home bakers wanting to master croissants.
  2. The unique and creative photography in the book adds a fun and interesting touch to each pastry featured.
  3. The author's personal story and passion for crafting the book shine through, making it more than just a boring cookbook.

Tomi Faison: First As Tragedy Then As Larp

Do Not Research β€’ 199 implied HN points β€’ 30 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Film Photography Installation Visual Arts
  1. The artwork 'First As Tragedy Then As Larp' by Tomi Faison delves into the concept of devirtualization and the transition of online politics to physical actions during specific events.
  2. The piece 'Carousel No. 1 (Desire Is Structured Like A Montage)' showcases a series of 35mm slide shows that explore the circular nature of desires and the unconscious through various sourced images.
  3. Through the use of film slides and montages, Tomi Faison's work reflects on drive and desire with a focus on the repetition and cyclical aspects of the unconscious.