Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Aime
My daughter Aime. Taken yesterday. I'm really proud of the fact that she's put this on her facebook profile.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
The Bressingtons
The first of my Gothickal project. A West Country take on Grant Wood's American Gothic.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Retouching
I've always loved the great Hollywood photographers such as Hurrell and Powolny. Realizing that much of their work relied on armies of retouchers, I thought I'd have a try. I'm really pleased with the result.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Traveling Heavy
Did a shoot last weekend with the LADS, Lansdown and District Shoot, just about a mile from my home.
Stupidly I overpacked as always. Two flashes, a wireless controller, a tripod, a lightstand, a softbox, an umbrella, 6 lenses, my camera and half a dozen assorted modifiers (gels, snoods, etc).
All of which I ended up carrying up the Cotswolds following the guns and the dogs.
Amazing fun and I love the shots but when will I ever learn?
Stupidly I overpacked as always. Two flashes, a wireless controller, a tripod, a lightstand, a softbox, an umbrella, 6 lenses, my camera and half a dozen assorted modifiers (gels, snoods, etc).
All of which I ended up carrying up the Cotswolds following the guns and the dogs.
Amazing fun and I love the shots but when will I ever learn?
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Murphy 2000 - 2007
Lost Murphy, one of our wolfhounds yesterday at 4.30 p.m. My wife and I are bereft.
Yesterday morning she was fine, came into the bedroom to say her "good morning", nudged me, went off to the vet to check out a hard stomach.
Then we got a call to say the vet felt they should operate to investigate a mass that turned out to stomach cancer.
I am lost.
Yesterday morning she was fine, came into the bedroom to say her "good morning", nudged me, went off to the vet to check out a hard stomach.
Then we got a call to say the vet felt they should operate to investigate a mass that turned out to stomach cancer.
I am lost.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
a recent shoot done with a new model Cathrine Wenger. One of my favourites from a great set.Hi Poppy
Poppy, my new grand-daughter and my son-in-law, Martin. Welcome to the world beautiful baby.
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of the living. After 2 months unable to blog because I upgraded I am now back in circulation.
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Friday, October 13, 2006
muse too
I met this lady at THREAD Bristol 8 October 2006. Never ever seen someone who sooo should be a super-model.
I didn't get a name.
From our brief conversation I know that she has done some pro modeling but is is someone who should/could be huge.
I didn't get a name.
From our brief conversation I know that she has done some pro modeling but is is someone who should/could be huge.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
The A4 Bath Road
Woohoo! This is open again. 7 weeks of heavy traffic outside our front door at all hours is over!
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Steve
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
David and Glen - July 22, 2006 - Avon Gorge Hotel
David and Glen - July 22, 2006 - Avon Gorge Hotel
I did my first civil partnership Saturday. It was a truly wonderful day for two truly special people.
It will be one of those weekends that are a memory-mark in my mind. I don't think I will ever forget. Still smiling now.
I've kept the online album fairly plain and simple and made it available here.
Feedback/comments welcomed.
I did my first civil partnership Saturday. It was a truly wonderful day for two truly special people.
It will be one of those weekends that are a memory-mark in my mind. I don't think I will ever forget. Still smiling now.
I've kept the online album fairly plain and simple and made it available here.
Feedback/comments welcomed.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Pachinko mails and the flow of information
Oftentimes the flow of information, what passes for communication, in today's enterprise resembles the semi-controlled tumbling of a pachinko balls as it makes it way to the bottom of the game board.
Pachinko mails emanate from one who believes person A is responsible for a task and sends a suitable communication; person A 'knows' person B is responsible but believes person C should be aware of the information and so it goes on until the information eventually gets to person Z or ZZ or ZZZ - who may or not take action.
Pachinko mails emanate from one who believes person A is responsible for a task and sends a suitable communication; person A 'knows' person B is responsible but believes person C should be aware of the information and so it goes on until the information eventually gets to person Z or ZZ or ZZZ - who may or not take action.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
England 1-3 Portugal
England 1 – 3 Portugal
Cheated?
I feel cheated:
By a media that only saw the negative in any performance of the England team
By media that made the manager’s life so miserably that one has to question the sanity of anyone who would want the job?
By an underperforming team whose fear of losing always dominated any hope of winning
By a manager whose tactics and strategy were confusing to everyone not the least the players
By commentators who gave no insight and who failed to recognize that patriotism is no sin and that one can be patriotic without being hostile to an opponent
By a football establishment that felt that is fair to complain about England’s performances but not to condemn and take action on play-acting and the unfair play that was rife
By a tournament that promised so much but delivered precious little in the way of magic
By a game so moribund that we forced to admire the skills of a 33-year-old Zidane as no younger players imposed or introduced themselves
And still I have reason to believe
.. That the game is so beautiful, so uncertain, so full of delight that a player a team will emerge to set the game alight
.. That 10 lionhearts can give their all for their country and insodoing create a sense of gratitude in this country for a job well done.
.. that we, as a nation will discover a pride, an identity, a fervour that is joyful and expresses itself in acts of tolerance and understanding and laughter
.. that our game, distorted by the few, is loved by many and promises to return our love if only we are patient
.. That at the lower levels of every league that are stars, gems waiting to be discovered
Cheated?
I feel cheated:
By a media that only saw the negative in any performance of the England team
By media that made the manager’s life so miserably that one has to question the sanity of anyone who would want the job?
By an underperforming team whose fear of losing always dominated any hope of winning
By a manager whose tactics and strategy were confusing to everyone not the least the players
By commentators who gave no insight and who failed to recognize that patriotism is no sin and that one can be patriotic without being hostile to an opponent
By a football establishment that felt that is fair to complain about England’s performances but not to condemn and take action on play-acting and the unfair play that was rife
By a tournament that promised so much but delivered precious little in the way of magic
By a game so moribund that we forced to admire the skills of a 33-year-old Zidane as no younger players imposed or introduced themselves
And still I have reason to believe
.. That the game is so beautiful, so uncertain, so full of delight that a player a team will emerge to set the game alight
.. That 10 lionhearts can give their all for their country and insodoing create a sense of gratitude in this country for a job well done.
.. that we, as a nation will discover a pride, an identity, a fervour that is joyful and expresses itself in acts of tolerance and understanding and laughter
.. that our game, distorted by the few, is loved by many and promises to return our love if only we are patient
.. That at the lower levels of every league that are stars, gems waiting to be discovered
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Who's Your Daddy
Not quite banksy. And graffiti can blight an area but this I like. Clifton in Brstol, opposite the Avon Gorge
Hotel 
Hotel
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Wed Shooter
Wed Shooter
I shoot a friends wedding next month. So much more difficult than shooting for someone you don't know. This site is full of useful hints and tips for photographers shooting weddings and special occasions.
... but I wish the site had a larger font.
I shoot a friends wedding next month. So much more difficult than shooting for someone you don't know. This site is full of useful hints and tips for photographers shooting weddings and special occasions.
... but I wish the site had a larger font.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
YouTube - Indian Beatles
YouTube - Indian Beatles
This made me smile this morning. I can be a grump for any variety of reasons (ask my poor undeserving family) but somethings have such a positive affect, they change my mood instantly.
Highly recommended: the bollywood version of The Beatles 'I wanna hold your hand'
This made me smile this morning. I can be a grump for any variety of reasons (ask my poor undeserving family) but somethings have such a positive affect, they change my mood instantly.
Highly recommended: the bollywood version of The Beatles 'I wanna hold your hand'
Friday, June 02, 2006
Prison Library, Alcatraz
Unusual shot for me as I prefer portraiture/people shots but the light was very moody and there was a pause in the crowds taking in the sights..
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Twin Room Accommodation
Seen al Alcatraz in late May. Not exactly luxury but at least there is an en-suite.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Victoria's A Secret
Taken 3 weeks ago on a Practical Night at Kingswood Photographic Society. A happy accident. Shot at f11 with no flash. I love the boudoir feel to this.
Friday, May 12, 2006
New British Classics / Feature Bloat
Much has been written over the past few weeks about feature bloat: the non-art of adding so much functionality to your product that you confuse your customer.. whilst your competitor who keeps it simple creams you in the marketplace.
This photo indicates someone who really understands the market and gives the people what they want.
This photo indicates someone who really understands the market and gives the people what they want.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Fireball slammer
The navigator's discovery of Tequila Slammers in the holodeck bar had severely impaired his skills.
Never trust a clown for directions
Never ever trust a clown. I always find them sinister. Too much Dr Who as a kid I suppose.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Sunday papers in the sun
Mundane. maybe. Boring? No. I saw this out of the corner of my and it makes my day. Sunday morning Barry Island and the lady here was happily reading the sunday paper with one shoe off, in the sun. Perfect.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Colour @ Castro SFO
I love this. Yet everyone I have ever showed it to hates it. I've decided I'm going to continue loving it.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Recommended Useful Photo Tools #1
Flickr
www.flickr.com
Flickr is a photo-sharing site. Possibly the worlds biggest. Basic membership allows you post up to 10 mb of images per month though a small fee gives users unlimited storage. When users post an image they add 'tags': tags are important and I'll get to why in a moment.
So why Flickr? Well.... it's a community. A community of photographers of different styles, background and ability all seeking to improve their work and to present images for others to view and comment. The quality of work on Flickr varies but most is very good and many images are outstanding.
I highly recommend flickr. It's a like well run set of thousands of camera clubs with free membership and friendly members
Photobox
www.photobox.co.uk
Photobox is an online DP house that, in my experience, provides great service and has some useful free solutions. Need a website to display and sell your work? Photobox provides pro galleries to enable just that.
I recently had a 30 x 20 print made: the cost? £16.99 plus post postage. The print days to arrive and the quality was immaculate.
I have also tried their new Photobook service. Amazing quality large format books in just a few days and only £19.99 plus postage.
Tilt-shift Lens for Your Digi-camera
http://www.dennisonbertram.com/hackmaster/2005/02/tilt-shift-pc-lens.htm
Got an old medium format lens lying around the house? How about making yourself a tilt-shift lens for your digital SLR using a sink plunger and a camera body cap?
Good-Tutorials.com - 9447 Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
http://www.good-tutorials.com/
Useful Tutorials has hundreds. You will get some popups but ignore them. Digging around on this site is worth it.
Filmloop
www.filmloop.com
Filmloop is another photo sharing community but with a different method of delivery. User subscribe to loops of the favorite images/photographers/friends enabling them to see a constrant stream of images on their dektops. If you are not yet a broadband user, this service may not be for you.
Picasa
www.google.com/picasa
I can't recommend Picasa highly enough. It's free. Whilst it's phot-editing tools are primitive by photoshop's standards, it is as a library that Picasa comes into it's own. When installed and configured (and this takes just a few minutes), Picasa will search and index your image files (even those in RAW format) and show you them in a neat clean user interface.
The only thing I would change? I don't like the folder view very much but it doesn't get in the way.
www.flickr.com
Flickr is a photo-sharing site. Possibly the worlds biggest. Basic membership allows you post up to 10 mb of images per month though a small fee gives users unlimited storage. When users post an image they add 'tags': tags are important and I'll get to why in a moment.
So why Flickr? Well.... it's a community. A community of photographers of different styles, background and ability all seeking to improve their work and to present images for others to view and comment. The quality of work on Flickr varies but most is very good and many images are outstanding.
I highly recommend flickr. It's a like well run set of thousands of camera clubs with free membership and friendly members
Photobox
www.photobox.co.uk
Photobox is an online DP house that, in my experience, provides great service and has some useful free solutions. Need a website to display and sell your work? Photobox provides pro galleries to enable just that.
I recently had a 30 x 20 print made: the cost? £16.99 plus post postage. The print days to arrive and the quality was immaculate.
I have also tried their new Photobook service. Amazing quality large format books in just a few days and only £19.99 plus postage.
Tilt-shift Lens for Your Digi-camera
http://www.dennisonbertram.com/hackmaster/2005/02/tilt-shift-pc-lens.htm
Got an old medium format lens lying around the house? How about making yourself a tilt-shift lens for your digital SLR using a sink plunger and a camera body cap?
Good-Tutorials.com - 9447 Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
http://www.good-tutorials.com/
Useful Tutorials has hundreds. You will get some popups but ignore them. Digging around on this site is worth it.
Filmloop
www.filmloop.com
Filmloop is another photo sharing community but with a different method of delivery. User subscribe to loops of the favorite images/photographers/friends enabling them to see a constrant stream of images on their dektops. If you are not yet a broadband user, this service may not be for you.
Picasa
www.google.com/picasa
I can't recommend Picasa highly enough. It's free. Whilst it's phot-editing tools are primitive by photoshop's standards, it is as a library that Picasa comes into it's own. When installed and configured (and this takes just a few minutes), Picasa will search and index your image files (even those in RAW format) and show you them in a neat clean user interface.
The only thing I would change? I don't like the folder view very much but it doesn't get in the way.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
8 x 10 Hollywood
Back when I was using film, I had this camera made. It's a beautiful 8 x 10 inch camera with a lovely soft lens just right for the Hollywood portraits I love.Alas, the move to digital has meant that I never use her and rather than mothball my baby, I've decided to sell her on eBay at the weekend. I have mixed feelings - I was so keen on having this and she is beautiful (but huge) but I'm just not using it.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Them A Laugh And A KiKi
I first heard ‘Them a Laugh and a Kiki Kiki’ (or ‘Dem a Laugh and a Kiki Kiki’) on my way in to a youth club in St George in Bristol in 1970. 15 years old. It it me in the the face, the ears, made the skin on the back of my neck go hot, cold, shiver up and down.
I had no idea music could sound like this. I huge clanging, kerchanging rhythm, heavy with bass and just designed to make you dance. No idea what the lyrics were about (still don’t) just know this was a joyous sound and I wanted to hear more and more.
My peripheral vision caught the LP sleeve “Tighten Up”. I wanted it, o how I wanted it but I was broke and so was my family and anyhow, my stepfather hated buying clothes for school so how was I going to convince him that he should spend 14/6 (that 14 shillings and sixpence old money or 62p) on an album full of music from Jamaica. By black guys. Singing in patois.
This was the one that started the addiction. More to follow.
I had no idea music could sound like this. I huge clanging, kerchanging rhythm, heavy with bass and just designed to make you dance. No idea what the lyrics were about (still don’t) just know this was a joyous sound and I wanted to hear more and more.
My peripheral vision caught the LP sleeve “Tighten Up”. I wanted it, o how I wanted it but I was broke and so was my family and anyhow, my stepfather hated buying clothes for school so how was I going to convince him that he should spend 14/6 (that 14 shillings and sixpence old money or 62p) on an album full of music from Jamaica. By black guys. Singing in patois.
This was the one that started the addiction. More to follow.
Checkout Chaos
Front page of The Times Monday Feb 13, 2006 : “Checkout Chaos. Millions of Shoppers could be turned away from the tills this week because they do not know the PIN for their debit and credit cards.” It’s an apalling thought that shoppers will be rushing to the supermarkets tonight to complete their weekly shop before the new Chip & Pin system is made compulsory February 14. Queues will obviously stretch around the block as desperate people seek to complete last minute purchases. O me miserum!
Not really. Just like Y2K, this was a non-event. Nothing happened. Yes, a few people will be upset, maybe be even frustrated but this is not news.
Not really. Just like Y2K, this was a non-event. Nothing happened. Yes, a few people will be upset, maybe be even frustrated but this is not news.
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Crowded House
A supporter from the other team in Bristol commented on Flickr that this was truly hideous sight. Not for me. 70,000 fans with a common aim. To cheer the house down. And we have so little to cheer for this year (see other posts on Bristol City FC)
Friday, January 27, 2006
eBay.co.uk: Renault 21 Diesel Estate. Disaster waiting to happen. (item 4603798888 end time 20-Jan-06 19:30:00 GMT)
eBay.co.uk: Renault 21 Diesel Estate. Disaster waiting to happen. (item 4603798888 end time 20-Jan-06 19:30:00 GMT)
This is the most beautiful ad I have ever seen. Love the buyers questions.
This is the most beautiful ad I have ever seen. Love the buyers questions.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Bridge logic
Thinks that make you go hmmmm!
Great story. The authority that operate Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol wanted to increase toll prices. Local pressure groups kicked up a fuss so a public inquiry is needed. Net result, the prices have been increased because of the delay to the oprice increase caused by the public inquiry.
BBC NEWS | England | Bristol | Red tape raises bridge card price
Great story. The authority that operate Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol wanted to increase toll prices. Local pressure groups kicked up a fuss so a public inquiry is needed. Net result, the prices have been increased because of the delay to the oprice increase caused by the public inquiry.
BBC NEWS | England | Bristol | Red tape raises bridge card price
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Future of Financial Services
DrKW Revolution
Is this the future of Fin Serv? I dont know - but it is a beautifully put together advertisement for DRKW and really has some resonance. Could it happen ? - Yes. Will it happen? Possibly/probably in some form. The interesting point is the resonance that this story has with a comment picked up by Tom Peters from Advertising Age "those who fear disintermediation should in fact be afraid of irrelevance—disintermediation is just another way of saying that you've become irrelevant to your customers."/John Battelle/Point/Advertising Age/07.05"
Is this the future of Fin Serv? I dont know - but it is a beautifully put together advertisement for DRKW and really has some resonance. Could it happen ? - Yes. Will it happen? Possibly/probably in some form. The interesting point is the resonance that this story has with a comment picked up by Tom Peters from Advertising Age "those who fear disintermediation should in fact be afraid of irrelevance—disintermediation is just another way of saying that you've become irrelevant to your customers."/John Battelle/Point/Advertising Age/07.05"
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Mother
I did this for me. I tried to capture my mum with all her dignity, kindness and elegance. Not a snap, not a studio portrait but something that shows the way she is now.
Friday, December 23, 2005
x-town traffic
NYC has gone through a much publicized public transit strike this week. This was taken on the coldest & best weekend away, we have ever enjoyed when New York was 10 degree below zero (F). What a wonderful place.
How's My Driving
Seen on a very dirty green truck journey from Reading to Bristol Wednesday Dec 21st
How's My Driving?
Only, my Mum worries...
How's My Driving?
Only, my Mum worries...
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Bristol City | Johnson is confident of recovery
I love Bristol City FC. There I said it. It's not the love I feel for my family or friends; it's deep affection coupled with frustration and disbelief. After a disastrous start to the season- BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Bristol City | Johnson is confident of recovery- slowly we're on our way back. Think of us before you sleep tonight.
Pride
Pride
Today, I am really proud of this scepter’d isle; this jewel set in an evanescent sea.
Today, Civil Partnerships between same sex couples became legal in England & Wales. Northern ireland and Scotland having led the way on Monday and Tuesday.
I’m proud that we recognize that there really are different strokes for different folks and that everyone is entitled to the same treatment under the law; regardless of race, creed, age, gender, belief, ability or sexual orientation.
Today, I am really proud of this scepter’d isle; this jewel set in an evanescent sea.
Today, Civil Partnerships between same sex couples became legal in England & Wales. Northern ireland and Scotland having led the way on Monday and Tuesday.
I’m proud that we recognize that there really are different strokes for different folks and that everyone is entitled to the same treatment under the law; regardless of race, creed, age, gender, belief, ability or sexual orientation.
Tags
Tagging. Using Flickr, I realise that the future is about tagging. Metadata if you will. Even metatagging: tags about tags.
Flickr uses tags to capture charactistics; to categorize images from users to make the images easier to find for other users.
Enterprise data, if it is structured, does not need tagging (maybe) because it comes complete with metadata but what about unstructured data attached to enterprise data: tagging that would make it easy to find, easy to categorize/classify and easy to measure.
Flickr uses tags to capture charactistics; to categorize images from users to make the images easier to find for other users.
Enterprise data, if it is structured, does not need tagging (maybe) because it comes complete with metadata but what about unstructured data attached to enterprise data: tagging that would make it easy to find, easy to categorize/classify and easy to measure.
Context
It’s all about context. Personal opinion, of course. What I do for a living is put things/ideas/thoughts/software applications in context. I think that I answer the question: “That’s all very well, but how does it help me/my business?”
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Pound (Dollar) Shops = Treasure Trove
Love Pound shops. Especially our local one: What a Choice!. Also known in our household as s**tshops. Every visit a hunt for hidden valueables. Like the time I bought 6 DVDs each containing lovely B&W Hollywood movies from film noir to classics to comedy. Happyness is: a pound shop and an hour to waste.
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
McSweeney's Internet Tendency: The iPod Zepto: Inconceivably Small.
I want one of these McSweeney's Internet Tendency: The iPod Zepto: Inconceivably Small. for Christmas!
Monday, December 05, 2005
Wired News: Monsters of Photorealism
Hmmm. Even though I make analog, I shoot digital. And one of the analog (film) fans gripes about digital is that it doesn't measure up quality-wise to film. This article:Wired News: Monsters of Photorealism suggests that the best simulacra are low-res so why chase high res?
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Tenuity
Tenuity
Links between human beings, friends, families, and whole communities are now more tenuous than ever - despite the information superduper highway.
You might wave a blackberry to prove me wrong or show me the number of personal mails in your mailbox or quote me the number of times you receive instant messages from your kids or tell me how long you’ve been on the ‘phone to your mother just today. But – I argue that all these are (sometimes) contacts of little depth. Shallow. Tenuous. Ephemeral. Nice but not enough.
When was the last time you really communicated something of value with someone who counts. Does the ILY at the end of the mail count? How about the ‘love you’ at the end of a call? Sure, I know you meant it. Sincerely. Really. But could you honestly say you were mentally looking that person in the eye at the time?
I don’t mean that the quantity of words makes a difference. But the way you use them does and the context, the richness of language.
Links between human beings, friends, families, and whole communities are now more tenuous than ever - despite the information superduper highway.
You might wave a blackberry to prove me wrong or show me the number of personal mails in your mailbox or quote me the number of times you receive instant messages from your kids or tell me how long you’ve been on the ‘phone to your mother just today. But – I argue that all these are (sometimes) contacts of little depth. Shallow. Tenuous. Ephemeral. Nice but not enough.
When was the last time you really communicated something of value with someone who counts. Does the ILY at the end of the mail count? How about the ‘love you’ at the end of a call? Sure, I know you meant it. Sincerely. Really. But could you honestly say you were mentally looking that person in the eye at the time?
I don’t mean that the quantity of words makes a difference. But the way you use them does and the context, the richness of language.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Closing Swimming Pools & Democracy
Read this article on the closure of two swimming pools in Bristol.
So... we have an aging population, more unfit than ever and someone somewhere thinks it makes sense to close two badly needed pools. Why: because it saves money.
Here's what you can do to stop it:
And this argument doesn't only apply to the people in Bristol. If you can see something is stupid and, despite your complaints, nothing is done then - do something.
So... we have an aging population, more unfit than ever and someone somewhere thinks it makes sense to close two badly needed pools. Why: because it saves money.
Here's what you can do to stop it:
- get passionate - stay passionate about the issue!
- find out the email address of your local MP, local councillor or parish councillor (start at at writetothem.com or the council website and work backwards)
- send her/him a mail asking for their stance on the issue
- if she/he supports closure; tell them that you will vote for whoever opposes closure and, if you can't find a suitable candidate; you will stand for office.
And this argument doesn't only apply to the people in Bristol. If you can see something is stupid and, despite your complaints, nothing is done then - do something.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
first signs of civilization
I just got back from a long weekend in Spain. I have completely revised my opinion of the area we stayed in and now love it. Benalmedina. A very British-Spanish part of Spain. This image got to me. Walking along the promenade Saturday morning, we came across this. Just how many visual instructions can we digest in one go?
Monday, November 21, 2005
Google Local for mobile
O wow, what a lovely application! Google Local for mobile. There can't be many times where that phrase has been used.
salesblood.org
I got a link to the Salesblood website salesblood.org from both Tom Peters' and Seth Godin's blogs. Even if you are not in Sales, have a serious think about signing up and committing to give blood.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
William Eggleston: In The Real World
Small Objects of Desire: I just read the review and then watched the trailer for this film. Eggleston is one of those photographers that inspire.
His stripped-to-the-bones use of colour makes me feel that I don't have the degree of peripheral vision wide enough to take in what I see. Can't wait to see it but there's no showing planned near me. I think I will need to wait for the DVD. Curses!
His stripped-to-the-bones use of colour makes me feel that I don't have the degree of peripheral vision wide enough to take in what I see. Can't wait to see it but there's no showing planned near me. I think I will need to wait for the DVD. Curses!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Bangalore
Falling in love with somewhere isn’t usual for me but this place is entrancing, seductive, buzzing, crowded, vibrant and fun.
I’ve been here since Thursday and can see/sense/smell the excitement. Everyone is aspirational. The guy living in polysheet and cardboard shack on side of the road aims to get a house, the auto-wallah wants a taxi, the taxi-driver wants a limo and so on.
Written Monday November 13th
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Chicken Little and Henny Penny
Chicken Little & Henny Penny Stories
As I passed 40 then 50, I noticed that my rant ratio increased and continues to do so. I see stories on the TV news and in the newspapers that are all based on the same premise:”the sky is falling!”
Usually the stories are statistics-based and so stupid that even with basic maths skills they are obviously wrong, wrong, wrong. Example ‘Becoming A Father Civilises Men’ from the BBC. Apparently fatherhood significantly reduces testosterone levels. This is based on a survey of 126 men.
66 unmarried men had slightly higher levels of the 30 married men who did not have children.
So – does the last statistic prove that marriage also slightly reduces testosterone levels?
The worrying thing about this is that the report does not say ‘may’. It reports that whole survey finding as fact. Sheesh. Stop it. Can we have the news back – please.
As I passed 40 then 50, I noticed that my rant ratio increased and continues to do so. I see stories on the TV news and in the newspapers that are all based on the same premise:”the sky is falling!”
Usually the stories are statistics-based and so stupid that even with basic maths skills they are obviously wrong, wrong, wrong. Example ‘Becoming A Father Civilises Men’ from the BBC. Apparently fatherhood significantly reduces testosterone levels. This is based on a survey of 126 men.
66 unmarried men had slightly higher levels of the 30 married men who did not have children.
So – does the last statistic prove that marriage also slightly reduces testosterone levels?
The worrying thing about this is that the report does not say ‘may’. It reports that whole survey finding as fact. Sheesh. Stop it. Can we have the news back – please.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
History's worst software bugs
I saw this on my googledesktop this morning.Intrigued I drilled down. I didn't quite get what I was expecting.
Here's what I got.
Funny.
Hurry.Come.Go II
The daily commute. They must have the most wonderful job in the world. After all no-one measures employees by the clock today (do they?). It was 8.20 a.m. The walk to the office downtown takes a maximum of 10 minutes. Yet they are running. What kind of enthusiasm makes you hurry? I imagine they really love their job. It must be truly inspirational to make them hurry so.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Hurry Come Go
Now this is worth rushing for. Who are receiving the flowers? Is it a wedding, a party, a christening or just a romantic gesture?
Taken in Venice as these guys ran towards me
Taken in Venice as these guys ran towards me
Friday, November 04, 2005
Yep. You the Boss. Right.
I think this applies in the workplace too. You see senior mangers wandering around in better suits clearly marking them as higher ups.
And all the while, someone lower down the food chain is admiring them.
And all the while, someone lower down the food chain is admiring them.
You are under my power. The food is mine...
It's amazing the telepathic powers dogs think they have.
Most dogs believe if you simply stare at the food long enough, hard enough then it will simply float to you.
And they never grow out of this belief.
Most dogs believe if you simply stare at the food long enough, hard enough then it will simply float to you.
And they never grow out of this belief.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Swineford Cheney
The first of a planned series of pictures capturing the inhabitants of Swineford Cheyney.
Swineford Cheney is a small village in the West Country twinned with Stepford in the USA, Vergessing in Germany and Les Teints-Perdu in France.
This picture is of Bart Easilay and his (estranged) wife, Lulu-Jezebel MacFarlane.
Swineford Cheney is a small village in the West Country twinned with Stepford in the USA, Vergessing in Germany and Les Teints-Perdu in France.
This picture is of Bart Easilay and his (estranged) wife, Lulu-Jezebel MacFarlane.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Bryony, The Lady Of Shalott
From a shoot at the weekend. I tried to capture the end of Autumn, the beginning of winter.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Horsley MO360
Horsley MO360
I mentioned before that one of my interests is the insanely great Horsley Camera Company. This morning, after starting work on the day job @ 6.45, I had a creative epiphany - a ‘what if’ moment.
You know that you can put 35mm film into any medium format camera and turn it into a panoramic (of sorts) – well…. what if we did this to a medium format panoramic? Mike Rignall (our incredibly talented camera designer and CDO*) pondered and came back to me with the Horsley MO360: a full functional 360-degree panoramic camera powered by hand. Woohoo!
With negatives that are 24mm x 200mm in size! Lawks-a-mussy.
The great thing was… Mike did the original design 4 years ago. So…. Following ‘Ethel’ (see my earlier post), We will release the Horsley MO360 in a couple of weeks. Watch this space.
*CDO = Chief Dream Officer
I mentioned before that one of my interests is the insanely great Horsley Camera Company. This morning, after starting work on the day job @ 6.45, I had a creative epiphany - a ‘what if’ moment.
You know that you can put 35mm film into any medium format camera and turn it into a panoramic (of sorts) – well…. what if we did this to a medium format panoramic? Mike Rignall (our incredibly talented camera designer and CDO*) pondered and came back to me with the Horsley MO360: a full functional 360-degree panoramic camera powered by hand. Woohoo!
With negatives that are 24mm x 200mm in size! Lawks-a-mussy.
The great thing was… Mike did the original design 4 years ago. So…. Following ‘Ethel’ (see my earlier post), We will release the Horsley MO360 in a couple of weeks. Watch this space.
*CDO = Chief Dream Officer
Avian Flu
Avian Flu & The Modern Guide To Health
Not a day passes without some article on the web, in the newspapers, on the TV about the dread fear of Avian Flu and the millions of possible casualties. Every one of these newsblips contains statistics and amplified scary stories yet little advice is given. How I long for a time when we were slightly more innocent and more pragmatic. Have a look at our parents received advice at the National Film Archive at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
I recommend Modern Guide To Health, every thing from slumping at an office desk, sunshine and wearing tight socks. Happy Days.
Not a day passes without some article on the web, in the newspapers, on the TV about the dread fear of Avian Flu and the millions of possible casualties. Every one of these newsblips contains statistics and amplified scary stories yet little advice is given. How I long for a time when we were slightly more innocent and more pragmatic. Have a look at our parents received advice at the National Film Archive at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
I recommend Modern Guide To Health, every thing from slumping at an office desk, sunshine and wearing tight socks. Happy Days.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Google Base
Just saw this. There is no stopping these clever people is there? Thanks to dirson for posting this on flickr http://google-blog.dirson.com/post.new/0292/
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Sleepworking
Sleepworking
That which is done after the human mind loses the ability to focus/concentrate
That which is done after the human mind loses the ability to focus/concentrate
Tom Peters
Just been reading Tom Peters’ blog. I’m a University of Bath MBA (1998) and remember reading In Search Of Excellence a few years earlier. It was one of those books that convinced me to take the MBA.
Tom’s still got it. I recommend everyone get over to his blog at www.tompeters.com now. In particular, checkout his Project 05 piece.
Tom’s still got it. I recommend everyone get over to his blog at www.tompeters.com now. In particular, checkout his Project 05 piece.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Ethel
For my sins,I am the proud owner of Horsley Camera Co (www.horsleycamera.com) this is our latest baby. ETHEL, a true 360 degree rotational medium format camera. Ain't she cute. Released to eBay today. 2.4 kg, cigars all round.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
6 hours to the big one
Took this at the VJ day exhibition in Bristol.I've tried to create the look and feel of a carbro print.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Paintworks
Shot this yesterday at Paintworks Bristol. The model was probably one of the most photogenic people I've ever photographed.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Gregory Crewdson
On Crewdson, Friday 7 October 2005
I’m reaching a sort of impasse in my photography where my influences seem to swamping the ability to produce something new and original. Until now I’ve specialized in ‘Hollywood’ portraits and been influenced by Hurrell, Powolski, etc – I sorta branched off from this into stuff that’s Film Noir influenced and now I’ve seen and studied Gregory Crewdson’s stuff, I’m trying to work out how I can synthesize the three threads and make something that’s mine.
Anyone else go through this?
I’m reaching a sort of impasse in my photography where my influences seem to swamping the ability to produce something new and original. Until now I’ve specialized in ‘Hollywood’ portraits and been influenced by Hurrell, Powolski, etc – I sorta branched off from this into stuff that’s Film Noir influenced and now I’ve seen and studied Gregory Crewdson’s stuff, I’m trying to work out how I can synthesize the three threads and make something that’s mine.
Anyone else go through this?
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