I was originally asked to do this photo shoot for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue but had scheduling conflicts so handed it over to Kate Upton. Damn. Was really looking forward to zero gravity.
DINING DOG
DINING DOG – Has been done before but this dog has a particularly expressive face. And a nice follow-up to the previous post.
VANCOUVER, Canada from the north shore mountains
VANCOUVER, Canada from the north shore mountains.
*Photo by Artur Stanisz. More here: http://500px.com/ArturStanisz
*After-story: I originally found this on Google Earth pics with no credit mentioned to Mr. Stanisz. Buggers. I remember thinking, “Google Earth took this?? How the hell … ?” So I looked all over but couldn’t find any other reference until just now, 2 weeks later. So kudos to Mr. Stanisz! And a Bronx cheer to Google.
BALLET – The Stars Of Tomorrow
A wonderful documentary, FIRST POSITION follows six exceptional young ballet dancers as they prepare to perform at an event that can open the door to a professional career.
Bruised and bloodied feet, near exhaustion, debilitating injuries, plus the regular challenges of adolescence, all at the same time. An awe-inspiring portrait of “the most gifted ballet stars of tomorrow.”
See more here: http://www.balletdocumentary.com/trailer/
George Carlin – Great American Philospher
One of America’s greatest philosophers – comedian George Carlin: “The only true American value that is left – Buying Things.”
Just in time for Black Friday madness.
And a related classic: George Carlin Talks About “Stuff”
Cover of "Look At Me Now" by Chris Brown/Karmin
Say what?? Ya wanna learn the lyrics to this tune? Emmalyn & DJ Hunt do a cover of Look At Me Now – by Chris Brown/Karmin.
ORIGAMI INSANITY
Exploring the relationship between art and science though origami, a wonderful documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJRBiIeFe7Q
“BETWEEN THE FOLDS chronicles 10 stories of several fine artists and theoretical scientists that are abandoning more conventional career paths to forge lives as modern-day paper folders. Featuring interviews with and insights into the practice of these intrepid paper folders.
Through origami, these offbeat and provocative minds are reshaping ideas of creativity and revealing the relationship between art and science.”
A few highlights:
18:00 on – mega folds
18:30 dragon
24:00 minimalist
29:15 – 35:00 action origami by Chris Palmer of Chicago
30:44 spinning top – incredible
35:00 – 36:00 Anarchist Folding by Le Crimp