Podcasts about lenses

The prices of digital storage are set to climb this year because AI is eating up all the available inventory. And modern photography is entirely dependent on storage, whether it's the SD cards that store the captured images, the internal solid-state memory that stores data on your computer, or the external SSDs and traditional hard drives that keep your archive of photos. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! Western Digital is out of hard drives, because Ai (of course) Take Control of Your Digital Storage Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

The best-selling compact camera in Japan is from... Kodak? We've talked about compact cameras in the past, but it remains a fascinating part of the photo marketplace as people look for something different than mirrorless and DSLR cameras. By the way, do you have $10,000 to spare on a new 35mm lens? Leica's Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH was just announced at that eye-watering price. Lastly, Jeff covers some new Lightroom features in the latest versions. (Photo: Leica) Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! I Asked AI to Predict the Weather. It's About as Reliable as a Groundhog - CNET Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan | PetaPixel Regarding the price of the Ricoh GR cameras, Kirk was thinking of the prices in the UK. In the US, the prices are $1,600 and and $2.200. Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. | Leica Camera US Leica 35mm Noctilux-M f/1.2 ASPH Review: A Long Time Coming | PetaPixel Adobe Lightroom Classic release notes Aftershoot Thomas Pynchon: Vineland (Kirk said it was published in 1980; that should be 1990) How 'One Battle After Another' Shot the Car Chase Scene Like a Gritty '70s Film - YouTube Jeff's Snapshot The Uncool by Cameron Crowe Kirk's Snapshot One Battle After Another Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Send a textAbout Jackson Lau, OD, FAAO, FSLSDr. Jackson Lau is the Senior Manager of Professional Relations at Euclid Vision Corporation. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. After completing a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry, he joined a high-volume specialty contact lens and myopia management practice in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Lau has conducted research on dry eyes and scleral contact lenses and has lectured on topics of corneal disease, myopia management and specialty contact lenses. Since joining Euclid, Dr. Lau focuses on academic and professional relations. He continues to practice in the Silicon Valley and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and New England College of Optometry.---Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

In this episode I review the Viltrox tele and wide angle converter lenses for the Fujifilm X100 cameras.  Follow Marc Sadowski: ------------------------ Substack: https://substack.com/@thefilmish IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcsadowski/ Twitter: https://x.com/marcsadowski YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@film-ish

Jeffrey Epstein relied heavily on his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, to handle a range of logistical tasks that went far beyond simply flying his planes. According to court testimony and investigative reporting, Visoski purchased surveillance equipment at Epstein's direction, including hidden cameras that were allegedly concealed inside everyday objects such as Kleenex boxes. The intent, as described in multiple civil proceedings tied to Epstein's trafficking operation, was to quietly record activity inside his properties without alerting guests. These devices were reportedly placed in bedrooms and other private areas within residences like his Manhattan townhouse and Palm Beach estate, reinforcing long-standing allegations that Epstein used surveillance as leverage. The suggestion has been that Epstein treated information as currency—gathering compromising material on powerful visitors who passed through his homes. While Visoski has maintained that he was following orders and was unaware of criminal intent, his role in procuring equipment has drawn scrutiny as part of the broader enterprise. The existence of hidden recording devices has been cited by victims' attorneys as evidence of a calculated, systematic operation rather than impulsive misconduct. It feeds into the larger portrait of Epstein as someone obsessed with control, secrecy, and insurance against exposure.The Kleenex-box concealment detail is particularly disturbing because it illustrates the deliberate effort to disguise surveillance in objects no one would question. This aligns with broader allegations that Epstein wired his properties with cameras positioned to capture intimate encounters. Survivors and investigators have long argued that Epstein's power stemmed not just from wealth, but from the potential kompromat he could hold over influential figures. Although definitive proof of how any recordings were used remains limited in the public record, the pattern of hidden monitoring has become a recurring theme in lawsuits and depositions tied to his estate. Visoski himself was granted immunity in exchange for cooperation during certain proceedings, underscoring how deeply embedded staff members were in Epstein's day-to-day operations. Ultimately, the surveillance allegations contribute to the image of Epstein not merely as a trafficker, but as an operator who understood the strategic value of secrets. The hidden cameras in Kleenex boxes symbolize the covert infrastructure that many believe underpinned his ability to maintain influence for so long.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein directed aide to obtain hidden video cameras | The Seattle Times

Jeffrey Epstein relied heavily on his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, to handle a range of logistical tasks that went far beyond simply flying his planes. According to court testimony and investigative reporting, Visoski purchased surveillance equipment at Epstein's direction, including hidden cameras that were allegedly concealed inside everyday objects such as Kleenex boxes. The intent, as described in multiple civil proceedings tied to Epstein's trafficking operation, was to quietly record activity inside his properties without alerting guests. These devices were reportedly placed in bedrooms and other private areas within residences like his Manhattan townhouse and Palm Beach estate, reinforcing long-standing allegations that Epstein used surveillance as leverage. The suggestion has been that Epstein treated information as currency—gathering compromising material on powerful visitors who passed through his homes. While Visoski has maintained that he was following orders and was unaware of criminal intent, his role in procuring equipment has drawn scrutiny as part of the broader enterprise. The existence of hidden recording devices has been cited by victims' attorneys as evidence of a calculated, systematic operation rather than impulsive misconduct. It feeds into the larger portrait of Epstein as someone obsessed with control, secrecy, and insurance against exposure.The Kleenex-box concealment detail is particularly disturbing because it illustrates the deliberate effort to disguise surveillance in objects no one would question. This aligns with broader allegations that Epstein wired his properties with cameras positioned to capture intimate encounters. Survivors and investigators have long argued that Epstein's power stemmed not just from wealth, but from the potential kompromat he could hold over influential figures. Although definitive proof of how any recordings were used remains limited in the public record, the pattern of hidden monitoring has become a recurring theme in lawsuits and depositions tied to his estate. Visoski himself was granted immunity in exchange for cooperation during certain proceedings, underscoring how deeply embedded staff members were in Epstein's day-to-day operations. Ultimately, the surveillance allegations contribute to the image of Epstein not merely as a trafficker, but as an operator who understood the strategic value of secrets. The hidden cameras in Kleenex boxes symbolize the covert infrastructure that many believe underpinned his ability to maintain influence for so long.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein directed aide to obtain hidden video cameras | The Seattle TimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Tether Tools makes the entire tethering workflow easy. From cables to accessories, everything is designed to work together right out of the box. But they also make workstations. Their new AeroTrac is a compact, lightweight workstation you can customize with accessories for your specific workflow. Built for photographers, it works just as well for audio, video, and podcasting setups. Check it out at tethertools.com/aerotracNow saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankA few weeks ago, Jordan Drake challenged Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider's historical camera pricing knowledge with a test: are cameras actually more expensive now than they were 10 or more years ago? The answer was mostly no, but it got them thinking... was the same the case for lenses? em>Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.In This Episode:00:00 - A very jetlagged intro14:52 - Despite Nikon's lawsuit, Viltrox says it isn't adjusting its product roadmap plans17:12 - OM System's new camera is an astro-focused OM-321:43 - Zeiss Aatma T1.5 primes are small, fast, and extremely expensive25:29 - Nikon posts huge losses27:59 - Fujifilm had record-high profits and Canon's camera business grew, too30:46 - Viltrox's first L-mount lens is the 16mm f/1.831:57 - Canon announced two new wide-angle lenses37:20 - Canon's new limited edition G7 X mark III looks great, but you'll probably never own one40:15 - Ricoh Pentax is releasing a limited edition camera strap made from recycled train seats42:59 - Are lenses actually more expensive now?1:03:50 - What have you been up to?1:08:30 - Check out the Exposure Festival in Calgary1:11:07 - Tech Support1:32:23 - Feel Good story of the week

Jeffrey Epstein relied heavily on his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, to handle a range of logistical tasks that went far beyond simply flying his planes. According to court testimony and investigative reporting, Visoski purchased surveillance equipment at Epstein's direction, including hidden cameras that were allegedly concealed inside everyday objects such as Kleenex boxes. The intent, as described in multiple civil proceedings tied to Epstein's trafficking operation, was to quietly record activity inside his properties without alerting guests. These devices were reportedly placed in bedrooms and other private areas within residences like his Manhattan townhouse and Palm Beach estate, reinforcing long-standing allegations that Epstein used surveillance as leverage. The suggestion has been that Epstein treated information as currency—gathering compromising material on powerful visitors who passed through his homes. While Visoski has maintained that he was following orders and was unaware of criminal intent, his role in procuring equipment has drawn scrutiny as part of the broader enterprise. The existence of hidden recording devices has been cited by victims' attorneys as evidence of a calculated, systematic operation rather than impulsive misconduct. It feeds into the larger portrait of Epstein as someone obsessed with control, secrecy, and insurance against exposure.The Kleenex-box concealment detail is particularly disturbing because it illustrates the deliberate effort to disguise surveillance in objects no one would question. This aligns with broader allegations that Epstein wired his properties with cameras positioned to capture intimate encounters. Survivors and investigators have long argued that Epstein's power stemmed not just from wealth, but from the potential kompromat he could hold over influential figures. Although definitive proof of how any recordings were used remains limited in the public record, the pattern of hidden monitoring has become a recurring theme in lawsuits and depositions tied to his estate. Visoski himself was granted immunity in exchange for cooperation during certain proceedings, underscoring how deeply embedded staff members were in Epstein's day-to-day operations. Ultimately, the surveillance allegations contribute to the image of Epstein not merely as a trafficker, but as an operator who understood the strategic value of secrets. The hidden cameras in Kleenex boxes symbolize the covert infrastructure that many believe underpinned his ability to maintain influence for so long.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein directed aide to obtain hidden video cameras | The Seattle TimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh) The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event's community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Awesome Things of the Week Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue that doubles as a cat lounge—complete with arcade games and clever “cat-fied” cabinets. Link: https://www.thecatcade.org Suno (AI music): Sorg jumps into Suno for the first time, building a song around “I dream about wrestling all day,” and talks through licensing and real-world promo use. Links: https://suno.com/create?signup_source=splashpage&referrer=%2Fhome&redirected_from=signin https://suno.com/s/V5QWfrxZndcduHJX Moment iPhone lenses: Podnar shares hands-on impressions of Moment's lens ecosystem (portrait tele, wide, macro) and why real glass still matters. Link: https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/moments-t-series-mobile-lens-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoor-0pyHIQh7daYRVEuf13_G8tYtu_pRbjlI1WpszNUYhtTCgHH Video Game Minute: Tecmo Bowl movie + Switch 2 numbers Chachi drops the headlines: a Tecmo Bowl movie in the works and Switch 2 sales hitting a huge milestone. Links: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/tecmo-bowl-movie-tongal-football-video-game-1236650837/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/nintendos-video-game-console-switch-2-tops-17-million-unit-sales/ Super Bowl ads, AI vibes, and halftime logistics They dig into the feel of this year's ads (including AI reactions), the Dunkin' marketing/merch chaos, and the production nerd joy of halftime logistics and camera timing. Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ad-meter/2026/02/08/dunkin-super-bowl-commercial-good-will-hunting-affleck-brady/88556931007/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wired/video/7604695226376146189?_r=1&_t=ZT-93lsbdbtjp8 Black History spotlight: Marie Van Brittan Brown A reminder that modern “Ring camera culture” has roots: Marie Van Brittan Brown's home security and surveillance concepts helped shape what became everyday tech. Link: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/marie-van-brittan-brown#:~:text=In%201966%2C%20Brown%2C%20along%20with,door%20at%20a%20safer%20distance . AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Creator tip: Download YouTube video, audio, and subtitles with Downie Sorg shares a workflow for grabbing a full-quality YouTube file (and even pulling subtitles/SRT) to speed up editing, transcription, and repurposing.

After a busy weekend bouncing between time zones and community events, Sorg, Katie “Dudders” Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back with a packed episode that blends creator tools, gadget talk, and pop-culture tech—from an arcade full of adoptable cats to AI-generated music you can actually license. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Sangawa Project highlights (Pittsburgh) The crew opens with a quick recap of Sangawa Project: what stood out, what they enjoyed, and why the event's community energy made it a win. AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Awesome Things of the Week Catcade (Chicago): A cat rescue that doubles as a cat lounge—complete with arcade games and clever “cat-fied” cabinets. Link: https://www.thecatcade.org Suno (AI music): Sorg jumps into Suno for the first time, building a song around “I dream about wrestling all day,” and talks through licensing and real-world promo use. Links: https://suno.com/create?signup_source=splashpage&referrer=%2Fhome&redirected_from=signin https://suno.com/s/V5QWfrxZndcduHJX Moment iPhone lenses: Podnar shares hands-on impressions of Moment's lens ecosystem (portrait tele, wide, macro) and why real glass still matters. Link: https://www.shopmoment.com/articles/moments-t-series-mobile-lens-guide?srsltid=AfmBOoor-0pyHIQh7daYRVEuf13_G8tYtu_pRbjlI1WpszNUYhtTCgHH Video Game Minute: Tecmo Bowl movie + Switch 2 numbers Chachi drops the headlines: a Tecmo Bowl movie in the works and Switch 2 sales hitting a huge milestone. Links: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/tecmo-bowl-movie-tongal-football-video-game-1236650837/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/nintendos-video-game-console-switch-2-tops-17-million-unit-sales/ Super Bowl ads, AI vibes, and halftime logistics They dig into the feel of this year's ads (including AI reactions), the Dunkin' marketing/merch chaos, and the production nerd joy of halftime logistics and camera timing. Links: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ad-meter/2026/02/08/dunkin-super-bowl-commercial-good-will-hunting-affleck-brady/88556931007/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wired/video/7604695226376146189?_r=1&_t=ZT-93lsbdbtjp8 Black History spotlight: Marie Van Brittan Brown A reminder that modern “Ring camera culture” has roots: Marie Van Brittan Brown's home security and surveillance concepts helped shape what became everyday tech. Link: https://lemelson.mit.edu/resources/marie-van-brittan-brown#:~:text=In%201966%2C%20Brown%2C%20along%20with,door%20at%20a%20safer%20distance . AwesomeCast 767 LIVE! Creator tip: Download YouTube video, audio, and subtitles with Downie Sorg shares a workflow for grabbing a full-quality YouTube file (and even pulling subtitles/SRT) to speed up editing, transcription, and repurposing.

Light and optics show up everywhere on the MCAT, especially when physics meets biology (vision). In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly break down the must-know foundations of light as a wave and how it behaves in optical systems so you can stop memorizing and start solving.You'll learn:

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We are back with Episode 104 of the Camerosity Podcast.  Unlike the last few shows where we didn't come prepared with a topic to discuss, this time we took a suggestion from our Discord server listeners and attempted to tackle all the new lenses that keep appearing from Chinese companies,  With ever faster maximum apertures and wider lenses selling for insanely cheap prices, are these lenses any good, and why suddenly is the market flooded with them? Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, and Mike are callers Andy Howarth, Brendon Wilson, Fernando Villava, Mark "Cletus" Widhalm, Martin Olsen, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Robert Rotoloni, and Will Pinkham.  We start off the show with a quick announcement that Fernando has started a Spanish language version of the Camerosity Podcast called "Camerosity in Spanish".  They've already recorded two episodes, and if you speak Spanish, it is worth checking out what him and his guests are talking about! For this show, we briefly start off our lens episode talking about Retina Reflexes, but thankfully we don't stay distracted long as we move into the wonderful world of modern Chinese lenses.  We attempt to cover different brands of lenses and what kinds of options there are out there and which ones we've personally had experience with. Stephen and Norris have a wealth of technical knowledge and historical perspective for how the Chinese manufacturing industry works, and we get into a bit of why you're seeing so many options these days.  While many of the new ultra-fast lenses are extremely affordable, they are built to be disposable and likely won't last nearly as long as the classic lenses many of us collect.  Paul shares with us one (non-Chinese) brand that he doesn't like and Stephen tells us what "onion ring bokeh" is. Eventually we do move off from Chinese lenses to talk about extremely wide angle fisheye lenses and Stephen tells us about a clever use of his Olympus Air A01 and we briefly mention strange cameras like the Nikon KeyMission 360 Double Fisheye lens. With Bob Rotoloni on, Paul asks about a Nikon M he is interested in buying and we get into a discussion about the Nikon M and different variants of that particular camera.  We keep meandering topics before finally ending up Mike's first purchase on the Japanese auction site, buyee.jp. Come See Mike at the Chicago Camera Show: I will be heading up to the Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove hotel for a camera show on Sunday, February 22nd.  At this show will be several callers from this episode, Bob Rotoloni, Norris Liu, Mark Widhalm, and past Camerosity guests like Vlad Kern and possibly others.  Mike won't have a table at this one, but I'll be walking around chatting with people so if you're near the area and want to stop by, come see us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. We don't have a topic for our next show, but we at least know it will be Episode 105 and we will record it on Monday, February 23rd at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode The Spanish version of Camerosity Hosted by Fernando Villava / Cletus and His Broken Retina Reflex IV Repairing Retina Reflexes / The Risk of Testing an Unserviced Camera / Leaf Shutter SLRs Are Very Complicated Modern Lenses Have Combinations of Focal Lengths and Speed Unheard of in the Classic Era How We Got to Today / Cheap Chinese Lenses Started with Low Quality C-Mount Lenses The Legalities of Making Third Party Lenses / Why is Nikon Going After Viltrox? Who Are the Most Respected of the Current Third Party Lens Makers? / Different Priorities for Film vs Digital Some Third Party Lenses Require You to Calibrate Your Lens to Your Own Camera What is the Difference between 7Artisans and TTArtisans? / DJ Optical Voigtänder Cosina Lenses Are Less Expensive Alternatives to Genuine German Lenses Some Chinese Lenses Feel Nicer Than They Really Are / Excessive Lubricants The Chinese Make a Lot of Their Own Glass / Mike Has No Idea How Glass is Made Leica No Longer Makes Their Own Glass but they Polish It / Onion Ring Bokeh Are There Any Companies to Stay Away From / Paul Doesn't Like MS-Optics Lenses Differences Between Western and Chinese Manufacturing Philosophies Chinese Manufacturers Typically Didn't Offer After Sale Support or Warranties China's Manufacturing Today is Far More Advanced Than Anywhere Else in the World Norris Goes to CES and Admires Hair Dryers / 40% of Exhibitors at CES are Chinese For Vintage Camera Users You Don't Always Want a Technically Perfect Lens Stephen's Olympus Air A01 and a 220 Degree Circular Fisheye Lens Nikon KeyMission 360 Double Fisheye Cameras / Go Pro / Ricoh Theta Camera Brandon Jumped into the Nikon Zf Using Chinese Lenses / Nikon Z-Mount Adapters Fernando Adapted Leica R Lenses to Leica M and the Results are Great Leica SLRs and Alpas are Almost Always Sold Without Lenses on eBay Come See Mike, Bob, Norris, Vlad, and Cletus at the Chicago Camera Show on February 22nd Paul Wants to Buy a Nikon M / The Three Different Types of Nikon M Rangefinders Mike Made His First Ever Purchase on Buyee of 5 Cameras Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. 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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Chance Encounter: Merging Lenses and Conservation Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जब सूरज की पहली किरणों ने सुंदरबन के घने जंगलों को सुनहरे रंग से नहलाया, तो हवा में एक नई शुरुआत की खुशबू भर गई।En: When the first rays of the sun bathed the dense forests of the Sundarbans in a golden hue, the air was filled with the scent of a new beginning.Hi: ठंडी सर्दियों की सुबह में, छोटे-छोटे जलमार्गों पर धुंधली देखी जा सकती थी, और पक्षियों की चहचहाहट ने वहां के वातावरण को जीवंत कर दिया।En: On the chilly winter morning, a mist could be seen over the small waterways, and the chirping of birds enlivened the atmosphere.Hi: यहीं पर, जंगल के बीचों-बीच अरविन्द यानी आरोव अपनी कैमरा लिए, बाघ के जीवन को अपने लेंस में कैद करने की कोशिश में था।En: Right there, amidst the heart of the forest, Aravind or as he was known, Aarav, was trying to capture the life of a tiger through his lens with his camera.Hi: यह जंगल उसका दूसरा घर बन चुका था।En: This forest had become his second home.Hi: उसके कदमों की आवाज घिसट रही पत्तियों में खो जाती थी।En: The sound of his footsteps disappeared into the rustling leaves.Hi: वहीं कुछ दूरी पर मीरा अपने टूल्स के साथ व्यस्त थी।En: A little distance away, Meera was busy with her tools.Hi: वह एक समर्पित वैज्ञानिक थी, जो बाघ संरक्षण परियोजना के लिए काम कर रही थी।En: She was a dedicated scientist working for a tiger conservation project.Hi: देरियों पर उसके चेहरे पर चिंता की लकीरें छाया हुआ था कि उसके शोध का असर होगा या नहीं।En: Worry lines shadowed her face, pondering whether her research would have an impact or not.Hi: इसी बीच, आरोव और मीरा की मुलाकात पहली बार एक चौड़ी नहर के किनारे हुई।En: Meanwhile, Aarav and Meera met for the first time on the edge of a wide canal.Hi: "नमस्ते, मैं आरोव," उसने अपना कैमरा गर्दन से लटकाते हुए कहा।En: "Hello, I'm Aarav," he said, letting his camera hang from his neck.Hi: "नमस्ते," मीरा ने थोड़ी-सहमज से जवाब दिया।En: "Hello," Meera replied with a hint of hesitation.Hi: वे दोनों बढ़ते BASANT PANCHAMI के उत्सव के बारे में बात करने लगे, जो नई ऊर्जा और उम्मीदों का संकेत देता था।En: They started talking about the upcoming Basant Panchami festival, which signified new energy and hopes.Hi: जल्द ही, एक समस्या ने उन्हें अलग दृष्टिकोण पर पहुंचाया।En: Soon, a problem brought them to opposing viewpoints.Hi: एक दिन, आरोव की फोटोग्राफी ने मीरा के शोध में विघ्न डाला।En: One day, Aarav's photography disrupted Meera's research.Hi: मीरा को ऐसा लगा कि फोटो खींचकर संरक्षण के काम को वह गंभीरता से नहीं ले रहा।En: Meera felt that by taking photos, he wasn't taking the conservation work seriously.Hi: उनके बीच बातचीत में तनाव दिखा।En: Tension was evident in their conversation.Hi: पर, दोनों ने यह महसूस किया कि उनके उद्देश्य साझा हैं और उनका टकराव सिर्फ विचारों का मतभेद था।En: However, both realized their goals were shared and their clash was just a difference of ideas.Hi: आरोव ने तय किया कि वह मीरा के काम में सहयोग करेगा और जूनून से फोटोग्राफी को उसका सशक्त माध्यम बनाएगा।En: Aarav decided he would support Meera's work and passionately use photography as his powerful medium.Hi: मीरा ने खुद को भरोसा दिलाया कि विज्ञान और फोटोग्राफी दोनों प्रकृति संरक्षण में समान योगदान कर सकते हैं।En: Meera reassured herself that both science and photography could equally contribute to nature conservation.Hi: उनके मनमुटाव की समाप्ति के दौरान एक अविस्मरणीय घटना घटी।En: During the resolution of their discord, an unforgettable incident occurred.Hi: गाढ़ी झाड़ियों के बीच, एक विशाल सुंदर बंगाल टाइगर आलसी पगडंडियों पर आहिस्ता से निकल आया।En: Amidst the thick bushes, a magnificent Bengal tiger lazily emerged on the winding paths.Hi: आरोव और मीरा की सांसें थम गईं।En: Aarav and Meera held their breath.Hi: बाघ को देखकर, उनके दिलों में एक अद्वितीय अनुभव ने जगह बनाई और वे इस क्षण को अपने जहन में हमेशा के लिए चित्रांकित कर बैठे।En: Seeing the tiger, an unparalleled experience took place in their hearts, and they engraved this moment in their minds forever.Hi: इस घटना ने उन्हें एकजुट कर दिया।En: This event brought them closer together.Hi: उन्होंने तय किया कि अब वे मिलकर काम करेंगे।En: They decided to work collaboratively from now on.Hi: फोटो के साथ विज्ञान का मेल उन्हें एक नई दिशा देगा।En: The combination of photography and science would lead them in a new direction.Hi: यह उनके बीच सम्मान और समझ का एक नया अध्याय था।En: It was a new chapter of respect and understanding between them.Hi: सुंदरबन से लौटते हुए, दोनों के चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी; उनके मन में उम्मीदों की नयी कहानी थी।En: As they returned from the Sundarbans, smiles adorned their faces; a new story of hope was in their hearts.Hi: आरोव ने यहां अपना मकसद पाया और मीरा को अपने काम पर नई प्रेरणा मिली।En: Aarav found his purpose here, and Meera found new inspiration in her work.Hi: और बस ऐसे ही, उनके जीवन की सर्दियों में बसंत का आगमन हुआ।En: And just like that, the spring arrived in the winter of their lives.Hi: सुंदरबन ने उन्हें सिखाया कि सहयोग में ही असली शक्तियां छिपी होती हैं।En: The Sundarbans taught them that true power lies in collaboration.Hi: उनका सफर यहीं खत्म नहीं हुआ; बल्कि ये बस शुरुआत थी।En: Their journey didn't end here; rather, it was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:bathed: नहलायाdense: घनेhue: रंगenlivened: जीवंतchilly: ठंडीmist: धुंधलीamazing: अद्वितीयcapture: कैदrustling: घिसट रहीdedicated: समर्पितconservation: संरक्षणpondering: लकीरेंtension: तनावviewpoints: दृष्टिकोणdisrupted: विघ्नevident: दिखाresolution: समाप्तिunforgettable: अविस्मरणीयmagnificent: विशालengraved: चित्रांकितcollaboratively: मिलकरcombination: मेलinspiration: प्रेरणाjourney: सफरbeginning: शुरुआतsprout: अंकुरpower: शक्तिgolden: सुनहरेshadowed: छायाrealized: महसूस

Now we know what Apple is doing with Pixelmator Pro after its acquisition of Pixelmator: it's part of the new Apple Creator Studio bundle. Also, we celebrate the latest black and white camera to hit the market, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, and ponder large-format photographer Sally Mann's discovery of digital photography. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! The Ink Drinker, Seattle Episode 60: Machine Learning with Andrius Gailiunas and Pixelmator Pro Ricoh GR IV Monochrome PetaPixel Video Sally Mann, Digital Camera World Episode 141: You Say You Want a Resolution Jeff's Snapshot Reflections: On Cinematography, Roger Deakins Kirk's Snapshot None Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Lucas goes shopping for a telephoto lens for his Fuji cameras, so we dig into the options and consider which one is going to give him the best shot of capturing wildlife shots for an upcoming trip. Also, apparently Leica is getting back into the camera sensor design game, and we're curious to see what they've got cooking. Finally, we go through some listener feedback about Pentax and consider what might be next for them. If you enjoy the show, we'd welcome your support on Patreon. It's only $3 per month and helps us keep the show running. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast If you prefer to make a one-time donation, you can find us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/cameragearpodcast  Also, some of the product links in the notes below are affiliate links, which earn us a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Notes: Fuji Telephoto Lens Options Fuji XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter Fuji XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fuji XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fuji XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Back to the Future: Leica Resumes In-House Sensor Innovation [L Rumors] Pentax K-1 Mk II Pentax K-3 Mark III

Did you know there are glasses available to slow the progression of myopia? Listen as Dr Monica Jong shares all about Stellest lenses and myopia control.

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rhonda Miska offers a reflection on perceiving the world through the Beautitudes, allowing them to shift our attention from power and success to mercy, justice, and love: "Through Jesus' presence within us, we can put on the Beatitudes and see ourselves and the world clearly, as Jesus sees. And when we see clearly, we can choose love instead of fear, choose nonviolence instead of harm, choose community instead of isolation."Rhonda Miska is a preacher, teacher, spiritual director, writer, and lay ecclesial minister. She serves as Communication Director at the Church of St. Timothy and is a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. She is the founder and co-convener of the Catholic Women's Preaching Circle, a peer community of Catholic women supporting and accompanying one another in breaking open God's Word. She serves as the Lead Cohort Facilitator of PROCLAIM, a 22-month formation program for Catholic women in preaching and ministry of the Word.Visit https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02012026 to learn more about Rhonda, to view her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Fluent Fiction - French: A Parisian Collaboration: Capturing the City Through Lenses Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-27-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le matin était clair et froid à Paris.En: The morning was clear and cold in Paris.Fr: L'hiver enrobait la ville d'un manteau de brume légère.En: Winter enveloped the city in a cloak of light mist.Fr: Élodie marchait lentement sur le Pont des Arts, ses doigts serrés autour de son appareil photo.En: Élodie walked slowly on the Pont des Arts, her fingers wrapped around her camera.Fr: Elle aimait cet endroit, où l'air avait une odeur de mystère et de souvenirs.En: She loved this place, where the air had a scent of mystery and memories.Fr: Les cadenas sur le pont brillaient doucement sous la lumière rose du matin.En: The locks on the bridge glistened softly under the pink morning light.Fr: Élodie cherchait l'inspiration pour sa prochaine exposition.En: Élodie was searching for inspiration for her next exhibition.Fr: Les rues de Paris étaient pleines de vie et de surprises, mais aujourd'hui, elle se sentait vide d'idées.En: The streets of Paris were full of life and surprises, but today, she felt empty of ideas.Fr: Elle n'était pas la seule.En: She wasn't the only one.Fr: De l'autre côté du pont, Julien s'arrêtait aussi, un appareil photo à la main.En: On the other side of the bridge, Julien also stopped, a camera in hand.Fr: Il voulait capturer l'essence de l'hiver à Paris pour son blog, mais quelque chose manquait dans ses photos.En: He wanted to capture the essence of winter in Paris for his blog, but something was missing from his photos.Fr: Julien remarqua Élodie.En: Julien noticed Élodie.Fr: Ils se tenaient tous deux au milieu du pont, entourés du silence matinal et des échos lointains de la ville qui s'éveillait.En: They both stood in the middle of the bridge, surrounded by the morning silence and the distant echoes of the city waking up.Fr: Il s'approcha d'elle avec un sourire timide.En: He approached her with a shy smile.Fr: « Bonjour, » dit-il en pointant son appareil.En: "Bonjour," he said, pointing to his camera.Fr: « Vous aimez la photographie aussi ?En: "Do you like photography too?"Fr: » Élodie hocha la tête.En: Élodie nodded.Fr: « Oui, et vous ?En: "Yes, and you?"Fr: » Ainsi commença leur conversation.En: Thus began their conversation.Fr: Ils parlèrent de leur passion pour la photographie et des défis qu'ils rencontraient.En: They talked about their passion for photography and the challenges they faced.Fr: Julien expliqua qu'il essayait de capturer Paris d'une manière unique, mais qu'il se sentait bloqué.En: Julien explained that he was trying to capture Paris in a unique way, but he felt blocked.Fr: Élodie comprenait parfaitement cette frustration.En: Élodie understood that frustration perfectly.Fr: Ils décidèrent d'explorer ensemble.En: They decided to explore together.Fr: Julien proposa un projet commun : capturer des histoires de personnes à Paris, pas seulement des lieux.En: Julien proposed a joint project: capturing stories of people in Paris, not just places.Fr: Élodie hésita, mais l'idée de sortir de sa zone de confort la séduisait.En: Élodie hesitated, but the idea of stepping out of her comfort zone was enticing.Fr: Elle accepta.En: She agreed.Fr: Ils commencèrent leur aventure ensemble, parcourant les rues, interrogeant les passants, et découvrant des lieux cachés.En: They started their adventure together, wandering the streets, interviewing passersby, and discovering hidden spots.Fr: Un jour, ils trouvèrent un petit parc caché derrière un immeuble ancien.En: One day, they found a small park hidden behind an old building.Fr: Là, le givre recouvrait délicatement chaque feuille, créant un tableau hivernal parfait.En: There, frost delicately covered every leaf, creating a perfect winter tableau.Fr: En photographiant ce moment, Élodie réalisa que ce qu'elle cherchait, c'était ce lien entre les éléments simples et les histoires qu'ils racontaient.En: While photographing this moment, Élodie realized that what she was looking for was the connection between simple elements and the stories they told.Fr: Julien, de son côté, comprit que sa véritable passion résidait dans les connexions humaines, pas seulement dans les paysages.En: Julien, on his side, understood that his true passion lay in human connections, not just in landscapes.Fr: Leur projet commun prit vie, et leur exposition fut un succès.En: Their joint project came to life, and their exhibition was a success.Fr: Les photos racontaient l'histoire d'un Paris intime, vu à travers leurs yeux.En: The photos told the story of an intimate Paris, seen through their eyes.Fr: Ce projet renforça leur confiance artistique et cimenta leur amitié.En: This project reinforced their artistic confidence and cemented their friendship.Fr: À la fin, Élodie découvrit sa vision unique, et Julien trouva le cœur de ses histoires.En: In the end, Élodie discovered her unique vision, and Julien found the heart of his stories.Fr: La magie du Pont des Arts avait opéré, et sous le ciel d'hiver, une nouvelle page se tournait dans leurs vies créatives.En: The magic of the Pont des Arts had worked, and under the winter sky, a new page was turning in their creative lives. Vocabulary Words:the morning: le matinthe winter: l'hiverthe cloak: le manteauthe mist: la brumethe light: la lumièrethe finger: le doigtthe scent: l'odeurthe memory: le souvenirthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe exhibition: l'expositionthe life: la viethe surprise: la surprisethe idea: l'idéethe essence: l'essencethe silence: le silencethe echo: l'échothe smile: le sourirethe passion: la passionthe challenge: le défithe frustration: la frustrationthe project: le projetthe adventure: l'aventurethe passerby: le passantthe spot: le lieuthe frost: le givrethe leaf: la feuillethe tableau: le tableauthe connection: le lienthe confidence: la confiancethe friendship: l'amitié

At Pepcom during CES 2026, ShiftCam unveils a new ProRig system with more mounting points, stability, and a redesigned filter lineup for better cinematography. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu explains how their company is working to make mobile creation even better with options such as their Explore lens kits, including telephoto and macro options and Plank, a phone-first SSD line built for high-bandwidth ProRes shooting.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

At Pepcom during CES 2026, ShiftCam unveils a new ProRig system with more mounting points, stability, and a redesigned filter lineup for better cinematography. Founder and CEO Benson KL Chiu explains how their company is working to make mobile creation even better with options such as their Explore lens kits, including telephoto and macro options and Plank, a phone-first SSD line built for high-bandwidth ProRes shooting.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

To direct effectively, you must be able to see a script from multiple angles. In this scene, we explore how different analysis techniques and critical lenses (like Feminist, Marxist, or Queer theory) can reveal hidden power dynamics. Learn how to strip away your first impressions to find the underlying elements of the story and provide a more meaningful experience for you and your entire team.To access all of the resources discussed in this video for free, visit www.deconstructingdirecting.com

In what turned out to be one of the more unhinged episodes of the Camerosity Podcast, for Episode 103 the gang didn't get the show announcement out until the day of the recording, but that resulted in a near record number of participants, and without a dedicated topic to discuss, we ran the gamut of topics from Theo's recent acquisition of a local lab's Fuji Frontier Scanner, to a very lively discussion about radioactive lenses and why you should not grind up lens glass and snort it. Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike on this episode were A.J. Gentile, Dan Cuny, Doug Doyle, Fernando Villava, Greg McCreash, Ira Cohen, Jeremy Scott, Mario Piper, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Ron Gee, Vlad Kern, Will Pinkham, plus a few others who didn't say anything. The show starts off with Theo telling the tale of how a Frontier scanner is coming to him and that turned into a very lively discussion about all scanning options from using professional scanners, flatbed scanners, and then eventually to digitizing with a digital camera. Returning guest Dan Cuny shares some vintage digital cameras he's been working on reviews for including the 0.3 megapixel Canon PowerShot 350 and the floppy disc Sony Mavica!  Continuing on the vintage digital discussion was the revelation that three of the five Camerosity hosts all have the 1990s Minolta RD-175 DSLR! Vlad Kern from ussrphoto.com comes on and shares his recent pickup of a spy camera from a shot down Russian drone found in Ukraine which he recently acquired.  Vlad's crazy spy camera looks straight out of a science fiction movie and the hosts wonder how he managed to get that past European and American customs! Of course, we get into a bit of GAS including a follow up to Episode 102 where Ron Gee had ordered an Aero-Liberator camera from John Minnicks, Ron came back to talk about receiving the camera and his initial impressions of it.  Other cameras discussed are the Tele and Wide Rolleiflexes, a rare Foth TLR, the 16mm KMZ Narciss SLR, a very strange and rare American camera called the Millfred Cand-O-Matic and I give an update on some leather I purchased for a Leica IIIa that needed to be recovered. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next show, Theo will be vacationing in Japan, so he won't be joining us, and there still isn't a topic yet, but Episode 104 will be recorded on Monday, February 2nd at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode Theo's big piece of GAS… where will it fit? / Fujifilm Frontier SP-2000 Doug Doyle is excited for the Knokke film scanner Mario Piper gets advice on dealing with spots and dust on negatives Kodak Photo-Flo and Edwal LFN Wetting Agents / Ilford Antistaticum Anti-Static Cloth / PEC-12 Photographic Emulsion Cleaner / ADOX Film Cleaner Add Humidity to your Darkroom to Reduce Dust Epson Flatbed Scanners / Nikon Coolscan Scanners / Camera Scanning with Negative Lab Pro / Romanian Lobster People A good reason to not worry about scanning resolution Dan Cuny is reviewing vintage digital cameras like the Canon PowerShot 350, the Sony Mavica, and the Nikon Coolpix 100 The hosts have way too many Minolta RD-175 DSLRs Scanning Kodak Disc Film and Sawyer's View-Master weddings Vlad Kern Discusses Soviet Film Formats / Russian Drone Cameras Fernando's KMZ Narciss / Homebrew Photosnipers Ron Gee's Aero-Liberator / Everyone shares their big Radioactive Aero Ektars Vlad has an aerial camera that's just missing the MiG-21 fighter jet Jeremy Scott tests his Canon FD concave 35mm f/2 with a Geiger counter / De-Yellowing Radioactive Lenses Foth-Flex and Foth Derby / Tele Rolleiflex / Soligor and Sears 55m f/2.8 macro Lenses / MIOJ Nikkor 13.5cm f/4 version Norris Liu shows off a Millfred Cand-O-Matic made by a Hollywood movie producer Mike reskinned a Barnack Leica with Leather from cameraleather.com Jeremy brings us back around to the start with his bellows film scanning setup Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. 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SummaryIn this episode, Court Whelan discusses the essentials of wildlife photography, particularly focusing on the best lenses for wildlife safaris. He emphasizes the importance of adequate reach, low light sensitivity, and flexibility in lens choice. The conversation also covers the necessary accessories for wildlife photography, including tripods and camera bags, and concludes with recommendations for both lenses and gear to enhance the wildlife photography experience.TakeawaysWildlife photography is a pinnacle experience for photographers.Choosing the right lens is crucial for capturing wildlife.Low light sensitivity is a challenging but key consideration for wildlife photography.Flexibility in lens choice provide more photo opportunities and simplify your gear.Travel-friendly gear is essential for wildlife safaris.The 100-400mm or 200-600mm lens class is recommended for most photographers.Consider renting high-end prime lenses for specific trips.Accessories like dry bags, excellent camera bags and tripods are vital for protection.Third-party lenses may not match the quality of brand lenses, but do have oodles of options.A "nifty 50" lens can be a super fun and helpful lens for low light situations.Court's Websites Check out Court's photo portfolio here: shop.courtwhelan.com Sign up for Court's photo, conservation and travel blog at www.courtwhelan.com Follow Court on YouTube (@courtwhelan) for more photography tips View Court's personal and recommended camera gear Sponsors and Promo Codes: ArtStorefronts.com - Mention this podcast for free photo website design. BayPhoto.com - 25% your first order (code: TWP25) LensRentals.com - WildPhoto15 for 15% off ShimodaDesigns.com - Whelan10 for 10% off Arthelper.Ai - Mention this podcast for a 6 month free trial of Pro Version

Is your phone not accurately capturing the world around you? An article in the Guardian questions whether image processing in smartphones is making photos that aren't genuine. Also, Leica released a firmware update that radically changes the entire interface, leading to a discussion of how important the UI in our cameras is when making photos. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-201-whats-real)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Now that phones alter our photos without us knowing, how do we know what's real? (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/23/smartphones-photos-filters-pictures-software) Episode 114: Bryan Jones on Why Color Doesn't Exist (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-114-jones-color) Leica Q3 firmware update (https://leica-camera.com/en-GB/photography/q?cpid=c018e3e0aee64121a88a95ad52b645b1#firmware) Leica's engraved fonts (https://arun.is/blog/leica-font/) Leica TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@leica_camera_official/video/7587076089801952544) Actions Ring - On Screen Overlay (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/software/logi-options-plus/actions-ring.html) 3M Precise Mouse Pad (https://amzn.to/4jhTDW6) Kirk's Snapshot Logitech MX Master 4 (https://amzn.to/499oK1f) Jeff's Snapshot Moment Tripod Mount for MagSafe (https://www.shopmoment.com/products/moment-pro-tripod-mount-for-magsafe) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 01, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Linux is good nowOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46457770&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:51): Bluetooth Headphone Jacking: A Key to Your Phone [video]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46453204&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:12): A website to destroy all websitesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46457784&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:33): Show HN: OpenWorkers – Self-hosted Cloudflare workers in RustOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46454693&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:54): Cameras and Lenses (2020)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46455872&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:15): iOS allows alternative browser engines in JapanOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46453950&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:36): I rebooted my social lifeOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46453114&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:58): Finland detains ship and its crew after critical undersea cable damagedOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46456797&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:19): ACM Is Now Open AccessOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46454763&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:40): Python numbers every programmer should knowOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46454470&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

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The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas). Father Dave reflects on his new eyeglasses with progressive lenses, and how God similarly sharpens our focus as he brings the light of Christ into the world. We are called to spread that light of Christmas to all, especially those suffering in darkness. Preached while serving as Chaplain of a Cruise Ship on 12-25-25

Two Hundred episodes! To celebrate roughly seven and a half years of the PhotoActive podcast, Kirk and Jeff picked some favorite photos from the digital cameras they've owned. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-200-all-cameras)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Episode 35: Martin Parr Shot My Portrait (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-35-parr) Martin Parr on collecting photobooks, shooting tennis, and the challenges of modern street photography (https://www.popphoto.com/how-to/martin-parr-interview-collecting-photobooks/), Popular Photography Remote Scottish Postboxes (https://martinparrfoundation.org/product/remote-scottish-postboxes/), Martin Parr Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

In this special episode of the CineD FocusCheck Podcast, host Nino welcomes back filmmaker, educator, and author Tal Lazar for a wide-ranging conversation about what cinematography really is — and what it needs to become in an age of rapidly evolving technology. Tal's new book, Cinematography: Beyond Technique, challenges a long-standing assumption in filmmaking: that mastering cameras, lenses, and lighting is enough. Drawing on over 15 years of teaching at institutions such as AFI, Sundance, and FilmLab, Tal argues that cinematography lives in the space between intention and execution — not in technology itself. Together, Nino and Tal explore: Why great images don't automatically make great films How directors and cinematographers often talk past each other on set What blocking rehearsals reveal about hidden gaps in film education Why lenses, lighting, and framing are storytelling tools — not technical checklists And how AI forces filmmakers to re-examine creative intention, not just workflow The conversation also tackles one of today's most controversial topics: AI in filmmaking. Referencing recent statements by Roger Deakins and drawing parallels to the Canon 5D revolution, Tal explains why resisting new tools outright is rarely productive — but why giving up creative intention is far more dangerous. This episode is not about choosing sides between “traditional” and “modern” filmmaking. It's about understanding the language of images deeply enough to make deliberate, meaningful choices — regardless of the tools involved. Whether you're a director, cinematographer, producer, or educator, this episode offers a thoughtful, practical perspective on collaboration, visual storytelling, and the future of the craft. Chapters and Articles in This Episode (00:00:57) – Welcome & Introduction Nino welcomes viewers to the special episode and introduces Tal Lazar and the topic of his new book. (00:02:06) – Tal Lazar, Cinematography Beyond Technique & Teaching Background Tal's background as a filmmaker and educator and how the book grew out of 15 years of teaching. (00:05:35) – Visual Storytelling, “The Reading,” and Cinematic Intention Using painting and visual examples to explain how audiences identify story and main characters. (00:09:02) – What Makes a Great Cinematographer Technical skill, clarity of intention, communication, and common misunderstandings on set. (00:14:13) – Directors, DPs, and Collaboration on Set Blocking rehearsals, overlapping responsibilities, and why collaboration improves films. (00:20:45) – How Directors and Cinematographers Should Communicate What productive creative conversations sound like versus ineffective ones. (00:25:31) – Lighting and Lenses as Storytelling Tools Lighting as observation and language; lenses, perspective, intimacy, and emotional distance. (00:38:19) – AI, Roger Deakins, and Creative Intention AI as a tool versus a threat, and what reactions reveal about how cinematography is understood. (00:49:45) – Lessons from the Canon 5D Era & the Future of AI Parallels between past camera revolutions and today's AI-driven changes. (01:13:51) – Practical Advice & Key Takeaways How filmmakers should embrace technology without sacrificing intention; final thoughts and wrap-up. We hope you enjoyed this episode! You have feedback, comments, or suggestions? Write us at podcast@cined.com 

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love in the Lenses: A Winter Romance in Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København, hvor snefnuggene blidt dalede ned over Nyhavns julemarked.En: It was a cold winter day in København, where the snowflakes gently fell over Nyhavn's Christmas market.Da: Boderne lyste op i mørket med farverige lamper, og duften af kanelsnegle og ristede mandler fyldte luften.En: The stalls lit up the darkness with colorful lamps, and the scent of cinnamon rolls and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Midt i denne juleidyl, blandt travle handlende, var Freja – en passioneret fotograf på jagt efter den perfekte vinteroptagelse.En: Amidst this Christmas idyll, among busy shoppers, was Freja—a passionate photographer in search of the perfect winter shot.Da: Freja stoppede op og kiggede omkring sig.En: Freja stopped and looked around her.Da: Hun kunne mærke presset for at finde det helt rigtige motiv til sin kommende fotoserie.En: She could feel the pressure to find just the right subject for her upcoming photo series.Da: Hendes søster, Signe, havde været på den igen, insisterende på, at Freja også skulle finde plads til kærlighed midt i sine kreative drømme.En: Her sister, Signe, had been at it again, insisting that Freja also make room for love amid her creative dreams.Da: Men Freja kunne ikke se sig fri til at balancere både kærlighed og passion, trods Signes evindelige påmindelser.En: But Freja couldn't see a way to balance both love and passion, despite Signe's constant reminders.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at tage en pause.En: She took a deep breath and decided to take a break.Da: Med sit kamera tæt ved hånden begyndte hun at gå fra bod til bod, fascineret af de mange farver og den glade summen af stemmer.En: With her camera close at hand, she began to stroll from stall to stall, fascinated by the many colors and the cheerful hum of voices.Da: Det var her hun opdagede Mikkel.En: It was here she discovered Mikkel.Da: Mikkel stod ved sin bod, med en skarp fokus på at sælge dampende varme æbleskiver og gløgg til de forbipasserende.En: Mikkel stood at his stall, with a sharp focus on selling steaming hot æbleskiver and gløgg to the passersby.Da: Han arbejdede ekstra hårdt i ferien for at kunne give sin søster den perfekte fødselsdagsgave.En: He was working extra hard over the holidays to be able to give his sister the perfect birthday gift.Da: Og netop som Freja stoppede op foran hans bod, slukkede lyskæderne omkring ham pludseligt, hvilket kastede boden i mørke.En: And just as Freja stopped in front of his stall, the string lights around him suddenly went out, plunging the stall into darkness.Da: Uden at tøve trådte Freja til.En: Without hesitation, Freja stepped in.Da: "Kan jeg hjælpe?"En: "Can I help?"Da: spurgte hun og pegede på de slukkede lamper.En: she asked, pointing at the extinguished lights.Da: Mikkel smilede taknemmeligt og sammen begyndte de at vikle lysene ud og ind til det lille stik på siden af ​​boden.En: Mikkel smiled gratefully, and together they began untangling the lights and connecting them to the small outlet at the side of the stall.Da: Imens de arbejdede, delte de historier og latter under de snedækkede tage.En: As they worked, they shared stories and laughter under the snow-covered awnings.Da: Mikkel, med sine lidenskabelige fortællinger om sin familie, fik Freja til at grine på en måde, hun ikke havde gjort længe.En: Mikkel, with his passionate tales about his family, made Freja laugh in a way she hadn't in a long time.Da: Det føltes som om de lys, der blev repareret, også tændte noget mellem dem.En: It felt as if the lights being repaired also kindled something between them.Da: De skålede i æblecider og mærkede den pludselige varme fra deres nyfundne forbindelse.En: They toasted with apple cider and felt the sudden warmth of their newfound connection.Da: I det øjeblik så Freja noget igennem sin linse, der ikke kun var perfekt, men også ægte.En: In that moment, Freja saw something through her lens that was not only perfect but also genuine.Da: Hun fangede et øjebliksbillede af Mikkel, der, under de netop tændte julelys, smilede varmt.En: She captured a snapshot of Mikkel who, under the newly lit Christmas lights, was smiling warmly.Da: Det var fotografiet, hun vidste, ville fuldføre hendes serie.En: It was the photograph she knew would complete her series.Da: Som markedet lukkede, delte Freja billedet med Mikkel.En: As the market closed, Freja shared the picture with Mikkel.Da: De udvekslede telefonnumre og aftalte at mødes snart igen.En: They exchanged phone numbers and agreed to meet again soon.Da: For første gang så Freja, at inspiration ikke kun kom fra skønheden omkring hende, men også fra de mennesker, hun mødte.En: For the first time, Freja saw that inspiration came not only from the beauty around her but also from the people she met.Da: Og i det voksende vintermørke, gik Freja hjem, helt glad, med visheden om, at nogle forbindelser var ligeså vigtige som den kunst, hun elskede.En: And in the growing winter darkness, Freja went home, completely happy, with the knowledge that some connections were just as important as the art she loved.Da: Måske havde Signe ret hele tiden.En: Perhaps Signe had been right all along. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggenegently: blidtidyll: idylphotographer: fotografpressure: pressubject: motivinsisting: insisterendebalance: balancerelaughter: latteruntangling: vikle udoutlet: stikawnings: tagetales: fortællingerkindled: tændtesnapshot: øjebliksbilledegenuine: ægteseries: serieconnection: forbindelseinspiration: inspirationhappiness: gladknowledge: videnensuring: vishedenilluminated: oplystcinnamon: kanelalmonds: mandlerroasted: ristedeupcoming: kommendehesitation: tøveextinguished: slukkedepassionate: lidenskabelige

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We get views into two very different types of photography in this episode. Jeff travels to Nevada for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix where the cars' speed is a challenge to photograph... but not as difficult as the rules set by the Formula 1 organization. Then we look at the fascinating dye-transfer process and how this dying art is being used to print William Eggleston's prints. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-199-vroom)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) The Insane Logistics of Formula 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cvu1iPpzos) Clive Mason (https://www.instagram.com/clivemasonphoto/), Getty Formula 1 Photographer William Eggleston's Guide (https://amzn.to/4pscdg0) William Eggleston: The Last Dyes (book) (https://amzn.to/4ptf1JJ) William Eggleston: The Last Dyes (exhibit info) (https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2024/william-eggleston-the-last-dyes) Dye destruction print (https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/d/dye-destruction-print) The Last Cibachrome (https://elysee.ch/en/2025/01/the-last-cibachrome/) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Have you ever wondered why God doesn't seem to move as fast as you want? In Scripture, God rarely works in the timeline of a single life. He works in generations. From Abraham to Mary, from Lois to Timothy, the Bible teaches us that faith is something received, nurtured, and passed on.In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb breaks down the “Generation Lens”—a way of reading Scripture that helps us see how God tells His story across centuries, family lines, and communities of faith. #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #Legacy #FaithJourney #ProveText***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Burnout creeps up on you, and sometimes it's only when you reach the end of the year that you realize just how heavy the exhaustion has become. In this episode you'll learn the 3 components of burnout, so you can check for yourself how you're doing with each one. Then, I'll walk you through 3 lenses for how look at your situation, so you can see what's in your hands (and what's not) that can help you feel more protected....After the EpisodeEnroll now for the upcoming cohort of Communication Strategies for Managers:⁠https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies⁠~Get in touch to discuss private coaching, team workshops or off-sites:⁠https://kimnicol.com/⁠~Connect on LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠

We've got several things to discuss in this episode, from little-known settings in the iPhone Camera app, to shooting panoramas, to the Leica M EV1 and to Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson), Jeff on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcarlson.bsky.social) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn), Kirk on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/kirkville.com) Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-198-animal)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Leica M EV1 (https://leica-camera.com/en-US/photography/cameras/m/m-ev1-black) Leica M EV1 PetaPixel Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExvNUZfsUh0) Snapshots: Kirk & Jeff: Frankenstein (https://www.netflix.com/title/81507921) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Most of us were taught to read the Bible as a story about me—my faith, my salvation, my walk with God. But Scripture wasn't written to individuals. It was written to communities.In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb unpacks the Group Lens—revealing how covenant, calling, identity, and even salvation were understood as we, not me. Once you see this lens, it changes how you read nearly every story in the Bible.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Episode 201 - Find out why you need to buy professional glass.The Transcript page - https://photographysidehustle.com/201Kit - Set up a free account with a list of up to 10,000 emails.Please leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com. Ask a question and get on the podcast, you know it makes sense.Join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like.Visit PhotographySideHustle.com, and you get access to all the downloads, including the Pricing Calculator, mini-courses, and videos of how I process my RAW imagesSupport the showPhotographySideHustle.com - SpeakPipe - Facebook Group

Why does success often feel like a moving target? In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of the creative journey, from embarrassing shoot stories and drone disasters to the mindset shifts that keep us as photographers inspired. Expect honest reflections on the pressures of social media, the pursuit of passion over perfection, and why the creative process never truly gets easier.Expect to Learn:Why reaching milestones doesn't always bring the satisfaction you expectHow to stay true to your creative valuesWhy reaching a new level in your craft often feels normal or underwhelmingHow to protect your love for photography by setting boundariesSponsors:Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Their Holiday Instant Savings are here! Save up to $300 on select lenses for Sony, Nikon, and FUJIFILM mirrorless cameras now through January 11th, 2026. Explore here at www.tamron-americas.com Thanks also to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today's episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner's photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. The deadline to submit is December 31st 2025!Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpmOur Links:Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:https://www.reddit.com/r/photographermindset/Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show

Most of us skip the maps in our Bibles—but what if where things happen is just as important as what happens?In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb unpacks the Geography Lens and shows how place, terrain, and distance reveal God's story—from the wilderness to Galilee, from exile to resurrection.

Why does the Bible include so many genealogies? In this episode of The Lenses of Scripture, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb shows how these ancient “family trees” aren't filler — they're theology. Through the Genealogy Lens, we see that God's promises run through imperfect people, messy stories, and forgotten names — all woven into His plan of redemption.

At 52, John realizes how often we trade our truth for “membership” - relationships, status, the idea of success - and quietly disappear. From a house fire to shaving his head, he reframes love, loss, and identity, arguing that real growth demands new lenses, not old fantasies. What You'll Learn: Why exchanging your truth for acceptance makes you lukewarm “Corrective love” vs replaying the past's highlight reel How healthy love both confronts and delights Impermanence as a doorway to gratitude (everything can vanish) Reinvention at any age: new lenses → new life Join John in Costa Rica, Dec 1–5. A retreat for connection, creativity, and fresh starts with an optional two-day medicine journey. Sign up ⁠HERE⁠

In a big week of AI news, OpenAI debuts Atlas, its new agentic AI internet browser and we talk about what they did right and… what might've gone wrong. Sam Altman was excited! Plus, Google has an updated AI Studio that makes vibe coding much easier, Sora 2's Cameo feature is going to get an update for characters and pets soon & a whole lot of scary robots.  IT'S A NEW BROWSER FOR YOU… TO BROWSE OUR VIDEOS BECAUSE YOU CARE! #ai #ainews #openai   Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   Show Links: ChatGPT Atlas Is A Whole New OpenAI Browser https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1980685602384441368 https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas/ Sent Google Shares Down: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/openai-browser-alphabet-stock.html Atlas See Transcripts of Youtube Videos https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1980688430121275608 Kevin's Sora Assignment for Atlas https://x.com/Attack/status/1980770548864151626 Atlas updates already incoming  https://x.com/adamhfry/status/1981206776503517229 Prompt Injections Still a Problem For Agentic Browsers: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Oct/22/openai-ciso-on-atlas/ Microsoft's Edge Browser Update https://x.com/mustafasuleyman/status/1981390345578697199 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2025/10/23/human-centered-ai/ Google's New Vibe Coding Studio https://x.com/OfficialLoganK/status/1980674135693971550 ANNOTATE for UI https://x.com/OfficialLoganK/status/1981375555783045198 Storing System Instructions https://x.com/_philschmid/status/1981041948187381980 AI Hair Studio https://x.com/Saboo_Shubham_/status/1981185627355042222 Google Earth AI https://x.com/GoogleAI/status/1981410558252388698 Sora 2 Gets Character Cameos Soon (Plus Android App) https://x.com/billpeeb/status/1981118483607032050 Hailuo (Minimax) 2.3 AI Video Model In Preview https://x.com/search?q=Hailuo%202.3&src=typeahead_click This one is funny for the Sora post underneath https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1981298285794234457 Real Time Eleven Labs Lip-Sync With Descartes & Pipecat https://x.com/ElevenLabsDevs/status/1981082889115881607 Lenses for Amazon Employees https://x.com/NathieVR/status/1981082375741137358 Deep Seek OCR Is Very Cool https://x.com/RayFernando1337/status/1980180029125628374 Google Has a Working Quantum Computer Now https://blog.google/technology/research/quantum-echoes-willow-verifiable-quantum-advantage/ Reddit Sues Perplexity & Three Other Companies For Data Scraping https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/technology/reddit-data-scrapers-perplexity-theft.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk8.-XNU.nPHVuV93hmhk&smid=url-share Amazon Plans To Replace 600K Jobs With Robots (It has begun.) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/technology/inside-amazons-plans-to-replace-workers-with-robots.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk8.gIiN.KVOqobxLbnIB&smid=url-share Unitree Introducing | Unitree H2 Destiny Awakening https://youtu.be/eUdBIFkMh-M?si=sZZt1s3eqGPj997o Speaking of Unitree, G1's In the Wild Getting Modded https://x.com/jloganolson/status/1981102506228011361   Also, Unitree G1 Dies? https://x.com/OsoneHiroyuki/status/1981159840140738651   Grok's Avatars In Real Life? Sexy Faced Male & Female Robots https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/1980886176845517175   Skild AI Robot Does (Kinda) Parkour https://x.com/SkildAI/status/1979257629689172011  

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In this episode of Capital Hacking, we discuss the journey of Dave Cole, who played a pivotal role in the development of transition lenses at PPG. The conversation explores the entrepreneurial spirit within a corporate environment, the strategic decisions that led to the creation of a competitive moat, and the importance of joint ventures. Dave shares insights on the evolution of transition lenses, the core principles that make companies endure, and valuable leadership lessons learned throughout his career.Ultimate Show Notes:00:00 Introduction to Capital Hacking02:16 The Journey of Transition Lenses04:57 The Entrepreneurial Spirit in Corporate America10:41 Creating a Competitive Moat15:56 Navigating Joint Ventures and Partnerships19:09 The Evolution of Transition Lenses25:27 Core Principles of Enduring Companies27:47 Leadership Lessons and AccountabilityConnect with Dave:djc0425@gmail.comTurn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify