Darren Hester

Launched a new dedicated to art & illustration. Hope it motivates me to draw more.

Started using my old Canon PowerShot SD870 again, sharing the image on .

Taking a break from the internet to enjoy the holidays.

Just bought a new 13" iPad Air M3 with Apple Pencil Pro. I haven't been doing much digital drawing lately because my old iPad couldn't handle much. I'm excited to finally upgrade!

Putting the finishing touches on my new .

Hanging out at our local coffee shop, enjoying a cup of dark roast. ☕️

Preparing for another blazing hot day here in Georgia. We have an extreme heat warning with a projected heat index of up to 111.

Bookmarked: is a travel journal, photography portfolio, geospatial database, and personal blog managed by Alexander Synaptic, a web developer, photojournalist, and multimedia artist based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Reading:

"When you stop needing other people to be different than they are, they often become easier to be around. Not because they change, necessarily, but because you stop bracing against them. The relationship moves toward connection — not control."

Finally watched Superman last night at AmStar. I liked it, but it was different from what I expected.

The weekend is finally here. I'm determined to make the most of it.

Bookmarked: music journal - There are points in your life that are defined by music. Songs represent relationships. Songs trigger memories. These are all crucial tracks. Share the songs that made you, you.

It's almost impossible to find good movies on Netflix these days. I'm seriously thinking about canceling my subscription and going back to physical DVDs.

Bookmarked: - Create your own minimalist blog in seconds. Publish effortlessly using email or the Pagecord editor. People can follow along using RSS, or subscribe by email to get your posts automatically in a weekly digest.

Started Reading: by Oliver Burkeman.

Bookmarked: is an interesting blogging platform. It's a tool that turns a folder into a website. A simple way to publish to the internet— just drag and drop your files.

Bookmarked: - Free font combinations and color palettes to inspire your designs.

Reading:

"Not knowing how to sit with my own discomfort is ruining my life, and I dare say, that of many others too. The normalization—in my opinion and from my Western perspective—of trying to avoid at all costs and demonizing negative emotions is a misstep."

Considering whether to keep several unused domains that are about to expire. I was holding onto them for future projects, but the fees are adding up.

I'm going through my old sketchbooks and posting some of my favorite drawings on my blog. It's fun flipping through the pages and discovering sketches I forgot I drew.

I picked up a replacement router yesterday, and it was pretty easy to set up. My WiFi connection is restored!

Were the ‘good old days’ before the internet really as great as I remember? If I could go back, I wonder how accurate my memories would be?

A severe thunderstorm just went through our area, and my router got fried in the process.

It looks like the weather will be nice in GA this weekend. I hope to find time for a photowalk. Lately, most of my posts have come from my archive. I'm eager to share some new photos.

Currently, my website is a simple photo blog. I’m thinking about adding other types of posts alongside the photos, but I worry it will become too cluttered. For now, I’ve set up a page to share random thoughts and updates, like this one, but these posts aren't showing up in my RSS feed.

One of the coolest photoblogs I've seen in a long time:

Added a page to my blog. Will start organizing my photos into categories as I post them. The ability to create collections was a big reason I decided to return to micro.blog.

The Micro.blog community is kicking off a , and anyone on the open social web is welcome to participate.

Going to give Micro.blog another try. Since I last hosted my blog there, many new features, such as photo collections, have been released. I also want to test the Micro Social app.

is an anti-social media app that uses a simple but unique concept to compel participants to photograph the normally undocumented moments of life.

is an online project that was published from 2006 to 2021 by former Baltimore Sun photojournalist David Hobby. Available as a completed archive and presented without advertising, it remains the world's most comprehensive source for photographic lighting education.

is a photography blog by working photographers. Join their friendly community to get constructive feedback and advice on your images. They also offer free written and video tutorials.

is a personal blog on photography, with occasional reviews and the odd segue into commentaries on science, culture, and society.

is not just another photo sharing service. At its heart is a simple concept: to upload just one photo each day, add some words if you want, and by so doing build a record of your life, one day at a time. In a modern on-line world where many millions of images are taken and shared every hour, Blipfoto is a considered and curated space.

is for photographers who want to showcase their work with minimal distractions - no ads or algorithms. I've used the service for a few months and have enjoyed it.

The old is still online. The archive has 2,457 images taken by David Nightingale between 2003-2016.

Some days, I want to delete all my online accounts and go off the grid.

is an animated scene featuring characters living on the 796th floor of a massive space station.

Nice weather today. Just finished a 4 mile walk.

via Paulo Coelho Alves

via Digitally Nick

via Brandon's Journal

Switched my blog to , a theme for the Bear blogging platform created by Robert Birming.

Doing better with my fitness the past two weeks. Walking every day and gradually adding in some runs.

via Robert Birming