Kazakhstan of the dayWalking Almaty: an urban field guide
A photo field guide to the small stuff on Almaty's streets — whitewashed trees, irrigation ditches, carved window frames, tiled facades — and why each one is there.
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Kazakhstan of the dayA photo field guide to the small stuff on Almaty's streets — whitewashed trees, irrigation ditches, carved window frames, tiled facades — and why each one is there.
Site of the dayCameraSim offers free in-browser camera simulators: change shutter speed, aperture and ISO and instantly see the result. There's a 3D version for practicing full manual mode.
Telegram of the dayPaintings from 1870 to 1990, often by lesser-known European artists, each captioned with the painter's name, nationality and dates, sometimes title, medium and size.
Instagram of the dayNorwegian practice Snøhetta shares its buildings, landscapes and interiors from around the world almost daily, each with a proper explanation.
TikTok of the dayVincenzo of Vincenzo's Plate explains how Italians actually cook — which pasta to buy, why they skip jarred sauce, and why every home has a moka pot.
Pinterest of the dayPastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz's board of ice cream recipes: nearly 500 pins, from black sesame to rum raisin.
Kyrgyzstan of the dayA detailed guide to Bishkek's Soviet-era mosaics, buildings and monuments, with a map of every spot.
Site of the dayA volunteer project that turns public-domain books into carefully made ebooks: proofread against original scans, with real typography and new covers. Free, and free of restrictions.
Instagram of the dayBertie Gregory is a wildlife filmmaker whose feed brings manta rays, cheetahs and owls straight from his shoots, plus quick clips explaining how animals behave.
New Zealand's Department of Conservation shares rare birds, rangers in the field and the stories behind species brought back from the brink.
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Türkiye of the dayByzantium 1200 rebuilds Byzantine Constantinople in 3D: Hagia Sophia, the Great Palace, the Hippodrome with every known statue, and the city walls.