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a neon sign saying "I want to get shit done so piss off"

How clear is your vision?

This month I reflect on clarity, the birth of 33punt, and why integrated creativity isn’t a luxury but a necessity. If you want to know what we’re building, and why it matters, this one’s for you.
Comparison of a real photograph and its AI-generated version based on a description.

Photography in the Age of AI: Lessons From 25 Weeks of Experimentation

Over 25 weeks, I tested whether AI can match the emotion and imperfection of human photography. The results? AI is fast and functional but still sterile. Here’s what this experiment reveals about the future of photography in the age of AI.
Covering

Covering

Walking every street of my hometown, Amersfoort, while photographing every nook and cranny. Documenting the things I see along the way.
a hand holding the railing of a boat with a tropical island in the background

It's all out there, right now

A good beach has white sand, they tell you. Preferably as finely grained as possible. Like a powder that's sprinkled on the edges of the land. The frosting on the cake, if you will.
The glorious, life-invigorating act of walking

The glorious, life-invigorating act of walking

When I first landed on Craig Mod's website and read he describes himself as a 'writer, photographer, and walker,' I was a little confused. What the hell does it mean to 'be a walker'?
A phone booth in Greece, photographed with my CC film simulation recipe

My six favorite Fujifilm film simulation recipes

I think we can all agree that Fujifilm's film simulations are amazing. That's why I have created six film simulation recipes that have been living on both my Fujifilm X100V and X-Pro3 for the better part of a year now.
2021
✦ October

282 | Listening only today →

Oh shit. It’s evening already? Time moves fast when you hang around the house doing nothing. Thankfully, I’m
09 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

281 | Not enough time in a day →

Not enough time in a day. Not in this day. Or rather, just enough time in a day. Though not
08 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

280 | One of the last ones this year →

A foggy morning foreshadows a sunny day. The cold October air tickles my face and leaves a refreshing feeling in
07 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

279 | Another one! Another one! →

Another one! Another one! Chapter two of The Efflorescence (De Ontluiking) is now online! Don’t have time to elaborate,
06 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

278 | Deep work and progress →

Hello from the other side of an afternoon of deep work. As much as I love being out creating new
05 Oct
2021
✦ October

277 | Facebook is down. Good →

I’m not saying I’m happy Facebook and it’s related services are down. What I will say though,
04 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

276 | The last Sunday →

Before it’s too late and it’s past 12 already (ergo, the next day). I’m working on De
03 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

275 | Return to (normal) life →

Mis amigos, estamos en la casa! And I’m not even mad about it. This does of course mean that
02 Oct
Monologue
2021
✦ October

274 | A (few) word(s) a day #12 →

Infinite travel. Home.
01 Oct
2021
✦ September

273 | A (few) word(s) a day #11 →

Souvenirs, long strolls on the beach, final tapas, mental goodbyes.
30 Sep
2021
✦ September

272 | A (few) word(s) a day #10 →

I’m on the beach, beeaaaach.
29 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

271 | A (few) word(s) a day #09 →

Final stop! It’s not home but it feels like it. Tarifa, I love you already.
28 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

270 | A (few) word(s) a day #08 →

Plants everywhere in these white streets.
27 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

269 | A (few) word(s) a day #07 →

Public transport fiasco
27 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

268 | A (few) word(s) a day #06 →

Sun-kissed
25 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

267 | A (few) word(s) a day #05 →

Itinerary-switch (and that’s totally fine).
24 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

266 | A (few) word(s) a day #04 →

Exploration
23 Sep
Monologue
2021
✦ September

De Lens Loves You and De Ontluiking →

In this issue I have more things to sell (watch me try to navigate a sales pitch without making you feel like you are mere customers to me) and I have a, rather big, announcement to make.
23 Sep
Dialogue
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