Cooper Griggs
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My analysis of a sneeze versus a toot
If only they’d told me that in the beginning. I put up new...
If only they’d told me that in the beginning.
I put up new drawings at Explodingdog.com (I know that this one is from last week, there a more.)
cabbagerose: ansada, sydney/those architects via: archdaily
bigbardafree: foreveralone-lyguy: I walked into the kitchen at 5:30am and saw this in the sink…...
I walked into the kitchen at 5:30am and saw this in the sink… this isn’t my cat
An Amusing Parody Video of Every Indian Airline Flight
“I’m obligated to call you a cute baby… but please shut the fuck up.”
YouTube comedy channel All India Bakchod has created an amusing parody video showcasing what everyone is honestly thinking during an Indian airline flight. The video alternates between Hindi and English with subtitles available in English.
via Boing Boing
Brain implant restores control of paralyzed muscles
Cooper GriggsThey need to work on shrinking that interface though. Having a huge block on top of your head just screams for a redesign.
Portraits invade the Pantheon
Artist JR started his career illegally posting enormous photographic imagery in the streets of Paris. The French capital eventually approved of JR’s installations and started supporting his artwork in the outdoors of Parisian housing projects from 2004 to 2006.
His tactic of displaying billboard-sized monochromatic portraits in urban environments became his signature style. And as a self-proclaimed “urban artivist,” JR brings the faces of various communities to the forefront in a way that promotes awareness and acceptance of humanity’s diversity.
In JR’s latest endeavor, the Pantheon opened this month with his “Au Panthéon!” project. It showcases thousands of portraits taken in March of this year from a photo-booth truck, which made its way to multiple nations. The portraits are arranged in mosaics on ornate ceilings, floors, and exterior of the famous monument.
Toyota's first hydrogen car is priced to go head-to-head with Tesla
Hotel Room Number Fraud
Researchers crack iPad PINs by tracking the fingers that enter them
Cooper GriggsWhich is why I use the fingerprint scan option every time I can.
Photographer Spotlight: David Olkarny
What did get you started on photography, have you always been an avid photographer or was there some trigger?
It was during my second year of studying cinematography that I’ve discovered the photographic universe by buying my first digital camera, which at first, it was planned for film shootings and various recordings. I was amazed by the quality of the pictures that resulted from my new toy and the simple idea to have the ability of catching intense scenes or even of creating them made me shiver. I had to become a photographer! It was obvious.
For how long have you been into photography?
Actively, it’s been 4 years now.
How do you usually work?
I think that I’m impulsive and I sometimes imagine scenes, situations without asking myself if they are reasonable or realistic. This can lead to unexpected associations.
My inspiration can come when I’m at the cinema or simply in daily life: I take note of places while I’m driving my car, I’m sometimes struck by a facial expression while queuing at the grocery store, I watch the trees with the eyes of “Snow White” ;-) when I’m in the forest, and when I’m at home I feel like the furniture seems to be too static and it makes me want to “move out”.
What fascinates you about portraiture and fashion photography?
Definitely the human touch.
What is your gear?
I use a Canon 5D Mark III + 50mm f/1.2. My special setting is to adjust the color to a really low saturation with barely no contrast. This gives it a really, really raw look. The Photoshop editing will then be easier and more powerful.
That’s an interesting detail. Can you tell us more about your post production?
I use Lightroom to sort and pre-retouch my raw files. Once I have made my proud selection, I send them to Photoshop for further retouching.
What I principally use in Photoshop are the Curve and Level tools which guarantee beautiful colors and strong contrasts, accentuating the parts of the image that I’m interest in.
Are you using any equipment that you would call unusual, like any DIY or repurposed props?
I really like to use a casual flashlight on some shoots, it’s pretty useful!
What is the best thing about Flickr? When did you first hear about the site and what made you make it the home for your photos?
I really like the Community of Flickr! People are so talented and their opinions help improve your photography so much. Besides, Flickr is really functional and well made; it’s so easy to post pictures and manage them, it’s definitely my favorite photography social network.
Which other Flickr members and/or Flickr groups influence you most?
I’m a big fan of Aaron Nace, David Hobby, and Benoit Paillé.
Groups influencing me most are Cinematic moments, The portrait group, All people, and Artistic photography.
What is your 1 favorite photo from your own photo stream?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/olkaprod/5782631458/
It’s this one. When I look at it, I ask myself: Where is this girl? What is she looking at? Will she jump? Vertigo is accentuated by contrasts. Contrast between black and white. Contrast between concrete and lace. Contrast between the blurred background and the net profile. The blurred and dark windows induce dizziness, feeling of oppression. Is there a life behind those windows? The girl seems paradoxically serene, stronger than the urban chaos. And if it was the building that was falling apart and not the woman?
Well, I likes this picture for its story-telling power.
And what are your 3 favorite photos from other Flickr members?
I couldn’t explain why I like those, but similar to the favorite from my photostream, there is a story, there is something more than just one frame. It’s easy for me to love pictures for no obvious reason, they just trigger my imagination.
If you had one tip for someone who just picks up photography, what would you tell them?
Any place can be magical if we take the time to discover it. There are so many wonderful places around us, no matter where. Go outside, take a walk, and lose yourself! Photos in a studio can be more manageable, easier to put in place, still I find that pictures taken outside in inclement weather are often more striking. Everything is more true, spontaneous and natural.
My ultimate advice: Take photos for yourself and don’t try to please a gallery or the public. It’s really important and a lot of photographers plunge further in this direction. Be crazy, passionate, impulsive, audacious but also make sure to have some technical knowledge as it’s not superfluous either.
Thank you, David, for sharing your story with us!
Take a deeper look at David’s photography in his photostream to discover more of his amazing work.
06.25.2014
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Whimsical New Murals by Ernest Zacharevic Play with Their Surroundings on the Streets of Malaysia
Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Artist Ernest Zacharevic (previously) has been quite busy the last few months with stops in Italy and locations around Malaysia where he just finished a month-long residency in Ipoh. He completed several large murals depicting locals and their way of life, but also painted a few of his signature pieces that humorously depict children or animals interacting with elements of buildings or other nearby objects. Above is a collection of pieces stretching back to December of 2013, but for more of his recent work in Malaysia head over to Arrested Motion.
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