The Digital Photography Weblog is retiring. This is a sad development (heh -- see what I did there?) for loyal readers, but fits right in with the evolution of Weblogs Inc. This blog will remain archived for reference and searching. Also, readers might enjoy other blogs in the Weblogs, Inc. network, including Engadget and Download Squad.
Thanks for reading!
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Reader Comments
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Posted at 8:59PM on Aug 10th 2006 by webbie Bud
3. How terribly disappointing. It's a sad day.
Posted at 10:07PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Pearle
7. Is there anything we can do to keep it running? Can we take over hosting it?
Posted at 5:40AM on Aug 11th 2006 by Erick Truter
8. Well that sucks.
Posted at 6:23AM on Aug 11th 2006 by Jack Pearce
9. Well that's crap. What exactly is the evolution of Weblogs Inc? Away from photography? I've just found this blog, and was considering applying to be a contributor.
How's about opening it for voluntary contributors, or even donating the blog? Or someone answering some comments?
11. It wouldn't be a big deal if this weren't a topic rich with possibilities for news, tips, and community features.
I mean, DV Guru stays open and digital photogrpahy shuts down? The Tablet PCs site is still up? How is that possible? No offense to those sites intended. Just saying that as topics go, digital photography eclipses both of those on any given day.
Somebody should take this ball and run with it. I don't get it. More (quality) content and maybe a few more writers wouldn't hurt. Digital photography seems an odd market to snub.
If AOL isn't willing to fund it as part of Weblogs, Inc. that just means an independent person could keep the revenue for themselves.
Posted at 12:52PM on Aug 11th 2006 by James Prescott
12. As the only writer on the blog I only found out about the closure a few days ago - things move quickly at Weblogs INc.
There have been numours calls for writers to the blog over the last few months to boost the supply of relevant news, reviews and tips. But as far as I am aware no one applied. Without heavier posting - more than my abilities could supply - the future of the blog was always in doubt.
Posted at 1:02PM on Aug 11th 2006 by Andrew
13. Oh no!!! Bummer!
Well - those who are looking for something like it to fill the space, come by and check out a newly launched non-profit vancouver based collective photographer blog over at vancouver.photobloggers.org.
We are kinda focued on local goin-ons - but will cover photography tech stuff too...
I just want to let you know that you guys at The Digital Photography Weblog are one of our insperations... It'll be sad to see you go.
15. It simply is not fair. Too many "weblogsinc" blogs are being axed ... While this may not have been as high profile and as news capturing as it could have been for some; I always enjoyed swinging by and pretty much visited every day.
Posted at 11:00PM on Aug 11th 2006 by icerabbit
17. I was expecting this, but such a disappointment still. The lack of updates was telling me its own story.
I am sure it has potential, and on several occasions wondered if I could do something to help out etc - but I am only a novice photographer and too far away from USA and what can I do...
But yes, you could explain the decision a lot better without giving away business secrets.
18. damn i just found out about this site too, but then again, i knew it wouldn't have been as updated as say engadget, but it coulda had a little more i suppose. it will be missed however.
Posted at 4:13PM on Aug 15th 2006 by grimace
19. The hope is that this weblog will resurrect itself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 12:06AM on Aug 17th 2006 by Tom Johnson
20. Sorry to hear of the closure. I will admit to being deterred as both a reader and a contributor by the sparseness of content and updates though.
I wrote a short entry regarding the closure at http://www.goldengod.net/2006/08/17/the-digital-photography-weblog-powers-off/
Posted at 5:06PM on Aug 17th 2006 by Andrew Ferguson
1. But...but...why?
How does this fit into the evolution of weblogs?
Posted at 6:38PM on Aug 10th 2006 by Spencer