Matt Blaze
@mattblaze.federate.social.ap.brid.gy
Scientist, safecracker, etc. McDevitt Professor of Computer Science and Law at Georgetown. Formerly UPenn, Bell Labs. So-called expert on election security and […]
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For the record: I don't generally post pornographic material, gore, or subjects that I believe might reasonably cause harm or undue distress. And if I do, I would put them behind a CW.
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
Delivery person rang the bell to drop off a package earlier, and for a brief moment I was expecting to open the door to find two neatly dressed, smiling strangers asking me if I’ve heard the good news about content warnings and hashtags.
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Delivery person rang the bell to drop off a package earlier, and for a brief moment I was expecting to open the door to find two neatly dressed, smiling strangers asking me if I’ve heard the good news about content warnings and hashtags.
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The power station has long been an iconic landmark on the south bank of the Thames, distinctive for its four prominent smokestacks (two for each of its two separate generating facilities) and industrial art deco architecture. Perhaps most famously, it featured in the cover art for Pink Floyd's […]
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November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The power station has long been an iconic landmark on the south bank of the Thames, distinctive for its four prominent smokestacks (two for each of its two separate generating facilities) and industrial art deco architecture. Perhaps most famously, it featured in the cover art for Pink Floyd's […]
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London's Battersea Power Station, built as two nearly-identical halves completed in 1935 and 1955, respectively, was originally a coal-fired electrical generating plant. It was decommissioned in 1983. After being idle for nearly 40 years, the plant has been re-developed as retail space and […]
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
London's Battersea Power Station, built as two nearly-identical halves completed in 1935 and 1955, respectively, was originally a coal-fired electrical generating plant. It was decommissioned in 1983. After being idle for nearly 40 years, the plant has been re-developed as retail space and […]
Reposted by Matt Blaze
Rodenstock 70mm/5.6 Digaron-W (@ f/8), Phase One IQ4-150 digital back (@ ISO 50), Cambo WRS 1200 camera (right shifted 20mm, vertically shifted 8mm).
This composition fully exploited the image circle and edge sharpness of the lens. We're to the right of the power station, but to preserve the […]
This composition fully exploited the image circle and edge sharpness of the lens. We're to the right of the power station, but to preserve the […]
Original post on federate.social
federate.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Rodenstock 70mm/5.6 Digaron-W (@ f/8), Phase One IQ4-150 digital back (@ ISO 50), Cambo WRS 1200 camera (right shifted 20mm, vertically shifted 8mm).
This composition fully exploited the image circle and edge sharpness of the lens. We're to the right of the power station, but to preserve the […]
This composition fully exploited the image circle and edge sharpness of the lens. We're to the right of the power station, but to preserve the […]
Reposted by Matt Blaze
Battersea Power Station, London, UK, 2024.
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Battersea Power Station, London, UK, 2024.
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
#photography nerdity:
For much of my architectural work especially, I often create high resolution "stitched" composites made of multiple captures of different parts of the subject.
Modern image software (like Capture One and Photoshop) make this fairly easy and seamless, but the technique and […]
For much of my architectural work especially, I often create high resolution "stitched" composites made of multiple captures of different parts of the subject.
Modern image software (like Capture One and Photoshop) make this fairly easy and seamless, but the technique and […]
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federate.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#photography nerdity:
For much of my architectural work especially, I often create high resolution "stitched" composites made of multiple captures of different parts of the subject.
Modern image software (like Capture One and Photoshop) make this fairly easy and seamless, but the technique and […]
For much of my architectural work especially, I often create high resolution "stitched" composites made of multiple captures of different parts of the subject.
Modern image software (like Capture One and Photoshop) make this fairly easy and seamless, but the technique and […]
Trump just pardoned Rudy Giuliani and a host of others who weren't actually convicted of or facing charges for any federal crimes. Probably just performative, but it does makes me wonder what crimes he knows they committed that haven't come to light yet.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Trump just pardoned Rudy Giuliani and a host of others who weren't actually convicted of or facing charges for any federal crimes. Probably just performative, but it does makes me wonder what crimes he knows they committed that haven't come to light yet.
Still getting yelled at for my grievous defamation of the Mastodon DM mechanism and my failure to put a warning on a post commenting on current events.
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Still getting yelled at for my grievous defamation of the Mastodon DM mechanism and my failure to put a warning on a post commenting on current events.
Battersea Power Station, London, UK, 2024.
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Battersea Power Station, London, UK, 2024.
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
All the pixels, none of the gentrification, at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattblaze/54079042655
#photography
Going through another pass down my mentions to block shouty scolds from the last day, a process I’m finding strangely satisfying.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Going through another pass down my mentions to block shouty scolds from the last day, a process I’m finding strangely satisfying.
A sliver of good news: SCOTUS just denied cert in a case asking them to overturn Obergefell.
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A sliver of good news: SCOTUS just denied cert in a case asking them to overturn Obergefell.
Anyway, I'm pretty done with the Mastodon Homeowner's Association from two towns over coming to my door and telling me what color I'm allowed to paint my house.
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Anyway, I'm pretty done with the Mastodon Homeowner's Association from two towns over coming to my door and telling me what color I'm allowed to paint my house.
Unrelatedly, I just encountered this surprisingly deep and nerdy dive into the history of the NATO (IACO) phonetic (spelling) alphabet.
Interesting lessons for usability and internationalization here. Testing matters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-eOzeY4M
Interesting lessons for usability and internationalization here. Testing matters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-eOzeY4M
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Unrelatedly, I just encountered this surprisingly deep and nerdy dive into the history of the NATO (IACO) phonetic (spelling) alphabet.
Interesting lessons for usability and internationalization here. Testing matters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-eOzeY4M
Interesting lessons for usability and internationalization here. Testing matters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAT-eOzeY4M
I don't generally CW my posts about law and politics, because these are subjects that come up naturally for me, a central part of my day job. I put CWs on the rare posts I make that I anticipate might reasonably cause harm or distress.
But I'm happy to help the people who insist that I post in […]
But I'm happy to help the people who insist that I post in […]
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federate.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I don't generally CW my posts about law and politics, because these are subjects that come up naturally for me, a central part of my day job. I put CWs on the rare posts I make that I anticipate might reasonably cause harm or distress.
But I'm happy to help the people who insist that I post in […]
But I'm happy to help the people who insist that I post in […]
"Are you so arrogant that you think your posts are worth reading?"
Yes. Actually, I think that's a pretty good minimum threshold for anyone posting something.
Yes. Actually, I think that's a pretty good minimum threshold for anyone posting something.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
"Are you so arrogant that you think your posts are worth reading?"
Yes. Actually, I think that's a pretty good minimum threshold for anyone posting something.
Yes. Actually, I think that's a pretty good minimum threshold for anyone posting something.
For the record: I don't generally post pornographic material, gore, or subjects that I believe might reasonably cause harm or undue distress. And if I do, I would put them behind a CW.
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
Original post on federate.social
federate.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
For the record: I don't generally post pornographic material, gore, or subjects that I believe might reasonably cause harm or undue distress. And if I do, I would put them behind a CW.
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
But I do post about a variety of topics that may not be of universal interests, such as US law and politics […]
@pluralistic Are you settled in OK? Do you need any local assistance? (I'm not right near IAD, but I can be of any help, LMK)
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
@pluralistic Are you settled in OK? Do you need any local assistance? (I'm not right near IAD, but I can be of any help, LMK)
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@jautero Nonetheless, the confusion has caused harm among users who lack your detailed understanding of its semantics, and in my opinion, it's useful to point this out. So I have, and will continue to do so.
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
@jautero Nonetheless, the confusion has caused harm among users who lack your detailed understanding of its semantics, and in my opinion, it's useful to point this out. So I have, and will continue to do so.
RE: https://federate.social/@mattblaze/115521120060363130
Since my pointing this out seems to really bother certain people who'd prefer I not mention it, let me re-up this.
Since my pointing this out seems to really bother certain people who'd prefer I not mention it, let me re-up this.
Semi-periodic reminder that the DM feature here is utterly broken and should not be regarded as "private" in any meaningful sense. And its semantics seem designed to violate the principle of least surprise.
Example: ANYONE mentioned in a message, not just tagged at the start, is a recipient. So […]
Example: ANYONE mentioned in a message, not just tagged at the start, is a recipient. So […]
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federate.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
RE: https://federate.social/@mattblaze/115521120060363130
Since my pointing this out seems to really bother certain people who'd prefer I not mention it, let me re-up this.
Since my pointing this out seems to really bother certain people who'd prefer I not mention it, let me re-up this.
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@jautero So, you're saying I shouldn't warn people about unexpected behavior that might harm them because I'm not actually submitting code?
Screw that.
Screw that.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
@jautero So, you're saying I shouldn't warn people about unexpected behavior that might harm them because I'm not actually submitting code?
Screw that.
Screw that.
I'm afraid union rules preclude me from explaining my jokes. Apologies if I have confused anyone.
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I'm afraid union rules preclude me from explaining my jokes. Apologies if I have confused anyone.
The ACA/Obamacare is by no means perfect, but it's been game changing for those with "preexisting conditions" who lacked good employer-subsidized care.
We will soon add the fact that we can't provide stable, affordable health care coverage to the list of self-inflicted national wounds.
We will soon add the fact that we can't provide stable, affordable health care coverage to the list of self-inflicted national wounds.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The ACA/Obamacare is by no means perfect, but it's been game changing for those with "preexisting conditions" who lacked good employer-subsidized care.
We will soon add the fact that we can't provide stable, affordable health care coverage to the list of self-inflicted national wounds.
We will soon add the fact that we can't provide stable, affordable health care coverage to the list of self-inflicted national wounds.
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I chose the 32mm Rodenstock with stitching here. I could have just barely squeezed this into a single frame with the wider-angle 23mm, except that the 23 doesn't have a large enough image circle to accommodate the vertical shift needed to keep the vertical lines from converging. The 32 has a […]
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federate.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I chose the 32mm Rodenstock with stitching here. I could have just barely squeezed this into a single frame with the wider-angle 23mm, except that the 23 doesn't have a large enough image circle to accommodate the vertical shift needed to keep the vertical lines from converging. The 32 has a […]
Reposted by Matt Blaze
This is a stitched composite of two captures made from the same position, using horizontal shift movements to get a wider field of view on either side. This was really the only way to capture this building from in front of a tree that would otherwise have obstructed the facade, while also […]
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federate.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This is a stitched composite of two captures made from the same position, using horizontal shift movements to get a wider field of view on either side. This was really the only way to capture this building from in front of a tree that would otherwise have obstructed the facade, while also […]
Reposted by Matt Blaze
Captured with the Rodenstock 32mm/4.0 HR Digaron-W (@ f/6.3 lens, Phase One IQ4-150 back, and Phase One XT camera. Composite of two shifted images (+/- 12mm from center horizontally, -12mm vertically).
Officially, "House of the Temple, Headquarters of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & […]
Officially, "House of the Temple, Headquarters of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & […]
Original post on federate.social
federate.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Captured with the Rodenstock 32mm/4.0 HR Digaron-W (@ f/6.3 lens, Phase One IQ4-150 back, and Phase One XT camera. Composite of two shifted images (+/- 12mm from center horizontally, -12mm vertically).
Officially, "House of the Temple, Headquarters of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & […]
Officially, "House of the Temple, Headquarters of the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient & […]