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!
Saturday, November 19, 2005
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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