*Leiss has added a photo to the pool:
祇王寺(=Gio-ji Temple), one of my fav temple in Kyoto...
Taken w/ Heliar 40mm F2.8 Asph VM on ME220.
The bitter standoff between Dutch chipmaker Nexperia -- which supplies basic chips crucial to 49% of European automakers, over 85% of medical device companies, and the entire defense industry -- and its Chinese parent company Wingtech escalated on Friday when both Wingtech and Nexperia's Chinese unit accused the Dutch business of secretly building a supply chain that would cut China out entirely. The accusations came one day after Nexperia's Dutch headquarters published an open letter claiming it had repeatedly tried and failed to contact its Chinese unit.
Nexperia China demanded the Dutch side halt its overseas expansion plans, specifically a $300 million investment in a Malaysian plant, and alleged an internal company target to source 90% of production outside China by mid-2026. The Chinese unit also accused its European counterparts of deleting employee email accounts and cutting off access to IT systems. The dispute traces back to September when the Dutch government invoked a Cold War-era law to seize control of Nexperia on economic security grounds.
An Amsterdam court subsequently stripped Wingtech of its ownership rights. Beijing retaliated by halting exports of finished Nexperia chips on October 4, triggering warnings of production shutdowns from automakers including Nissan and Bosch. Export curbs were relaxed in early November, and the Dutch government suspended its intervention last week following talks, but the court ruling remains in force. Wingtech warned that supply disruptions could return if the control issue remains unresolved.
Nexperia China demanded the Dutch side halt its overseas expansion plans, specifically a $300 million investment in a Malaysian plant, and alleged an internal company target to source 90% of production outside China by mid-2026. The Chinese unit also accused its European counterparts of deleting employee email accounts and cutting off access to IT systems. The dispute traces back to September when the Dutch government invoked a Cold War-era law to seize control of Nexperia on economic security grounds.
An Amsterdam court subsequently stripped Wingtech of its ownership rights. Beijing retaliated by halting exports of finished Nexperia chips on October 4, triggering warnings of production shutdowns from automakers including Nissan and Bosch. Export curbs were relaxed in early November, and the Dutch government suspended its intervention last week following talks, but the court ruling remains in force. Wingtech warned that supply disruptions could return if the control issue remains unresolved.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
?? Compilación de ilustraciones editoriales de 2025 VOL. 5??????? ?? Editorial Illustrations 2025 - Compilation??????? VOL. 5
DEN HAAG (ANP) - Verschillende luchtvaartmaatschappijen hebben vrijdagavond al vluchten geannuleerd of vertraagd vanwege de softwareproblemen bij vliegtuigbouwer Airbus. Air France annuleerde volgens de Franse krant Le Parisien ruim dertig vluchten. In onder meer Australië en Nieuw-Zeeland vielen vluchten uit, met lange rijen op de luchthavens van Melbourne en Auckland tot gevolg.
Airbus waarschuwde dat zo'n 6000 vliegtuigen van het type A320 een onmiddellijke softwarefix nodig hebben. De apparatuur zou zijn aangetast door "intense zonnestraling" in de cockpit. Op het moment van de waarschuwing waren er volgens Flightradar24 zo'n 3000 vliegtuigen van het type in de lucht.
De Airbus A320 is het meest geleverde vliegtuig ooit. American Airlines is met 480 vliegtuigen van dit type de grootste gebruiker. De Amerikaanse luchtvaartmaatschappij heeft laten weten dat zo'n 340 van de toestellen de software-update nodig hebben, daarvoor is per toestel zo'n twee uur nodig. Daardoor kunnen er zaterdag vertragingen ontstaan.
Tasmanian.Kris has added a photo to the pool:
Spotted this bloke near the yacht trailers, caught in perfect mid-afternoon light. He didn’t flinch, just sat there soaking up the warmth like a retired sailor. Probably sees more of the bay than I do.
Tasmanian.Kris has added a photo to the pool:
I keep photographing the same rosemary bush. It’s probably unhealthy, this level of commitment. The bee doesn’t care, it just gets on with the job. The light’s softer today, the background cleaner. Maybe that’s growth, maybe it’s just luck.
Tasmanian.Kris has added a photo to the pool:
I circled back to the rosemary, couldn’t resist. The bee’s anchored against soft lilac and green, the focus just shallow enough to make the scene feel fragile. Feels like a small, earned calm.
Stueyman has added a photo to the pool:
A raptor riding the wind at Point Peron. No idea what it is, if anyone has an ideas!?
Verhalen van het afgelopen halfjaar gaan over de tafel. Wijnglazen worden gevuld. Dus ik zeg tegen mijn familie: „Trouwens, ik heb ook nieuwtje.” Allemaal in één draai naar mij…
:format(jpeg):fill(f8f8f8,true)/s3/static.nrc.nl/bvhw/wp-content/blogs.dir/114/files/2019/07/ikje5bij3-1.png)
The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Pick One of These Five Fresh Prompts! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime.
Welcome back to another Weekly Photo Challenge at Digital Photography School!
This week you get to choose from five creative photography prompts — all designed to help you notice your world a little differently and strengthen your visual storytelling.
Whether you prefer landscapes, street photography, portraits, or still life, each prompt below offers a unique way to push your creativity and explore new techniques.
Your Five Prompts This Week
1. Leading Lines
Lines are everywhere — roads, railings, tree branches, stairways, shadows. Use them to guide the viewer’s eye toward your subject or deeper into the frame.
2. Motion Blur
Instead of freezing action, try showing motion. Slow your shutter and capture the beauty of movement: cyclists, waterfalls, passing cars, or walking crowds. Tripod optional, experimentation encouraged.
3. Negative Space
Minimalism often speaks loudly. Try placing your subject within a large, uncluttered area. It could be sky, wall, floor, ocean, or a blurred field. Let the emptiness elevate your subject.
4. Close-Up Details
The world is full of fascinating textures and details we rarely see. Focus on something small — a droplet, a fabric weave, an insect wing, cracked paint, a watch dial, a flower petal. Get closer than you usually do.
5. Golden Hour Magic (What’s Golden Hour?)
Ah, the warm glow of the sun as it rises or sets. This hour transforms even ordinary scenes into something cinematic. Try silhouettes, portraits, landscapes, street shots, or architecture bathed in soft light.
How to Join the Challenge
- Pick one prompt that sparks your interest.
- Spend the week exploring, experimenting, and shooting.
- Share your final image at the end of the week using #dPSWeeklyChallenge.
- Want to push yourself? Photograph multiple prompts!
These challenges are all about practice, play, and exploring your vision. Can’t wait to see what you create!
The post Weekly Photo Challenge: Pick One of These Five Fresh Prompts! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime.