office
It's a compelling choice for the same reasons that people choose to read physical books, shoot film with a Leica rangefinder, or drive a manual transmission vehicle. It won't necessarily get you to your destination any faster, but the journey is so much more enjoyable.
books
"The best artists tend to be the ones with the most sensitive antennae to draw in the energy resonating at a particular moment. Many great artists first develop sensitive antennae not to create art but to protect themselves. They feel everything more deeply."
photography
I'd long convinced myself that film presets just weren't comparable to real analog film and that there wasn't anymore innovation in this space, but Color Precision has proven me wrong on both fronts.
wellness
Checking in with these scores daily is a great habit, but where the data really becomes an asset is measuring the progress over time. Since I’ve started using the Ultrahuman Ring Air I’ve been able to see my habits change.
footwear
Amidst an increasingly bold lineup of noteworthy sneakers, the New Balance 9060 still manages to stand out for all the right reasons. It completely encompasses the hallmarks of what has made the company such a remarkable success in recent history.
watches
And when you consider that the price of a genuine Speedmaster is simply unattainable for most, the Moonswatch 1965 presents a unique value proposition for those who want to enjoy classic Omega styling at an entry level price point.
finance
You might be thinking, "well, how did they do it?" I would like to tell you that we were lucky and got into the market at the right time, but luck had nothing to do with it.
Those inconveniences are well worth the trade-off as its performance from a purely optical perspective is nothing short of outstanding. If you have the luxury to be able to take your time, using a slower methodical approach with a tripod, then this lens will consistently reward you for your efforts.
Even upon close inspection, the GenErase tool did an outstanding job of keeping the image looking clean and without any unwanted artifacts after the objects have been removed. Color me impressed.
This being by far the prettiest G-Shock I've laid my eyes on, I figured now is the time to add one to my ever-growing watch addiction, er...collection.
"I take pictures and video to inform my memories, but that doesn’t mean I want to remember everything exactly as it was. I don’t want the cold hard digital truth, I want my memories to be romantic, and dream-like and surreal."
With the Crestline, Vans has elegantly combined what makes their footwear so beloved and unmistakable with upgraded quality of life features that we all look for in a hiking boot.
"A profound influence on my work has been the idea of merging the real with the surreal; creating visuals that feel rooted in reality but elevated by abstraction and imagination."
The Puma Speedcat OG is not the type of shoe that you thoughtlessly pair with skinny jeans and be done with it; as my middle-aged millennial self is so often inclined to do these days. Rather, it’s a bold statement piece that requires a certain degree of confidence to pull off.
When my water broke at two in the morning, I scrambled to pack the essentials: toothbrush, cleanser, lotion, cell phone charger, book (which I never read), water bottle, and snacks. Of course, there were many more things I ended up needing.
Though some users may prefer a film with more built-in contrast such as Tri-X 400, or less grain like T-Max 400, Ilford HP5 Plus 400 remains one of the greatest film stocks ever made; in part due to its incredibly flexible exposure latitude.
The benefits over the standard iPhone camera app are twofold: you're getting an authentic DNG RAW file for professional editing, as well as a beautiful Jpeg that handily beats the image quality of Apple's native camera.
Specifically, the combination of Frankincense, Lavender, and Rose Hip are the ultimate beauty oils. When used together, they rival topical retinoids in their anti-aging longterm effectiveness but without the redness, irritation, or potential side effects.
You can easily overexpose by two to three stops and not have to worry at all about the film losing highlight detail or experiencing a dramatic color shift. It's really quite remarkable once you realize that it's actually relatively hard to mess up the exposure with this film stock.