Expensive but worthless Published on January 6, 2026January 4, 2026 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The economics of obsolescence Anyone want a high-end enlarger? Read More
Going shopping (II) Published on November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The staff We mention another aspect of in-person shopping. Read More
Going shopping (I) Published on October 21, 2025October 20, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com In person We offer some observations on spending money. Read More
Old paper (II) Published on June 10, 2025June 8, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Lasting images Writing is not the only medium we might want to preserve. Read More
The photographer’s intention Published on August 20, 2024August 19, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Photographs and images Technology can make images much more expressive and creative than even a decade or two ago. Mostly, it hasn’t. Read More
the contact sheet Published on April 9, 2024April 5, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com technically correct Focus, exposure, even composition aren’t enough. Read More
Unfulfilled potential Published on January 2, 2024December 31, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Not there yet Have digital photographers yet made full use of the medium? Read More
Teaching old things Published on August 29, 2023August 27, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The uses of the obsolete Something that’s no longer used can still be illuminating. Read More
Beginning with color Published on April 18, 2023April 16, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com A different start We explore a what-if about photography. Read More
Good or new? Published on March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Worthwhile art We discuss something beyond our formal qualifications. Read More