David Hobby
@davidhobby
AKA @Strobist at the old place Now: Bluesky + Rednote Projects, contact info: ⬇️ www.linktree.com/DavidHobby
Looking forward to seeing the movie. But, holy crap, Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack is incredible. Heavy use of period instruments, some of which he built, adds such a layer.
Happy/happy to be retired. But will be puttering around EC/HoCo for intermediate future. Easy tell is this bike (say hi!):
Permanent daylight savings time bill has passed in the House with broad, bipartisan support. How the change will affect you very much depends upon where you live:
I take odd comfort and pride in knowing that, if I were a steak, I’d stand a pretty decent chance of getting an A5 Wagyu rating.
“Make the Trumpers roast in sweltering heat all afternoon, then order them to leave early…”
Helluva scene-setter by Reuters shooter Cheney Orr, as we mark the 250th anniversary. _______________ [Caption: Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro as a commuter looks on, during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2026.]
It’s getting increasingly difficult to differentiate present day reality from dystopian fiction.
Two possibilities: 1. Whole Foods (AKA Amazon) doesn’t have the slightest understanding of predictive inventory management, or, 2. Half-price ice cream week is a scam to get you into the store. (At Whole Foods in Columbia, MD)
Watching this clip of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social playing soccer calls into stark relief just how old and shockingly decrepit many of our national political figures are.
Selling some medium format lenses while cleaning out the basement has turned into lots quick-and-dirty, one-light product shots. For this one: a single, fluorescent ring light. #StillGotIt
The basement clean out continues. First of several Paul Buff e640 kits upon FB MP in Baltimore-Washington area: www.facebook.com/share/18p1C2...
Visited Em and (hubby) Raksa in Richmond this weekend. Raksa is an “all-out” kinda guy. Having absolutely mastered lattes, he’s now getting into the art side. Pictured, a cat (mine) and a possum (Susan’s). 11/10.
A box is a box. Currently redesigning my basement to be defined by light on every plane
And another. This one is less theory and how-to; more installation portfolio. Such cool stuff. www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile...
For others on Rednote: a fantastic channel on sophisticated home lighting design. www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile...
This was always my mortal fear, whenever I placed an overhead remote. This one happened at a friendly in Debrecen, Hungary (vs. Kazakhstan) yesterday. From 20 meters up. 😬
Not using my old film cameras at this point. But still, can’t bear to ditch them. 📷📚📷
