Global Perspectives via LENS
Courtesy of the photographers featured on the New York Times LENS photojournalism blog, here are some perspective giving photos from around the world.
Categories: Community, Modern Events, Photography, Photojournalism
Category Archives: Photography
Miscellanea to Entertain Ya.
Happy Wednezday yawl. Here’s hoping that the transition into the new timing rhythm has been smooth. In the case you need some zany fodder in your life, check out the gallery below. POWA
Categories: Art, Comedy, Drugs, Graphic Design, Nature, Painting, Parody, Photography, Photojournalism, Sculpture
Cob Oven Creation.
Yet another beautiful side project that we got to take part in at the highly secretive research compound in Southern Cal, was the sculpting of a Cob Oven. The process is so extremely accessible, and the cooking potential is outstanding. There were a few pizza parties had with these cob ovens, and, by-God, they were the best pizzas ever. So whatchya waitin’ for? Here’s a visual break down: I you have any questions or thoughts on cob ovens, I’d love […]
Categories: Architecture, Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Recipes, Schumacher, Sculpture
Textural Colors Still Life.
One afternoon while passing through the kitchen, I happened upon a beautifully withered blue honeycomb candle, a shriveled red pepper, and a yellow bumpy gourd scattered on the table. The combination of textures and colors really jumped out in the late afternoon sun, so I had me a little still-life shoot. TACTILE
Categories: Art, Photography
Top-Notch Photos from ‘Round the Globe.
LENS photojournalism blog simply does not fail to impress and provide critical thinking material. Here is the latest and greatest from the past week.
Categories: Modern Events, Photography, Photojournalism, Travel
Ed Burtynsky’s Latest Visual Epic
Hailing from Toronto, Edward Burtynsky stands out as one of the most environmental photographers of all time. With his breakout study (and resulting film) ‘Manufactured Landscapes’, Burtynksy presented grand-scale visuals to help viewers question the morality of production cycles for consumer goods from China and other blighted landscapes caused by modern day lifestyles. Breaking a 7 year hiatus from the realm of film, Burtynksky and Jennifer Baichwal have teamed up once again to create yet another thought provoking documentary entitled […]
Categories: Art, Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Photojournalism, Schumacher, Travel, Video
Banksy Wraps up his ‘Residency’ in New York.
Banksy is a modern day prophet who’s work beckons the masses to think; and for that he will go down in the books as a legend. After taking on the challenge of creating art on the Separation Wall in Israel’s West Bank, it seemed like Banksy couldn’t take on too much more ambitious of a project; but Banksy’s latest month long tour de force in New York has proved a rivaling feat. Taking up an ‘Artist in Residence’ post for […]
Categories: Art, Comedy, Graphic Design, Modern Events, Nature, Painting, Parody, Photography, Photojournalism, Quote, Reclaimation, Travel, Video
Eerie Vintage Halloween Photos.
Here are some quasi-disturbing photos of Halloween revelers from the early-mid 1900’s. Something about that home-made aesthetic combined with the monochrome photography just gives it a horror movie like quality. VINTAGE CREEPS. Via Juxtapoz Via Weird Tales
Categories: Holiday, Photography, Photojournalism
Humorous Halloween Costumes
Just in the case you are desperate for some costume ideas (at this stage in the game you’re pretty screwed :} ), here are some very humorous ideas and scenes (from LENS) for this Hallow’s Eve!! Also, CLICK HERE to view fun imagery from last year’s Halloween post. HAVE A GHOULISH NIGHT!
Categories: Comedy, Modern Events, Photography, Photojournalism
Mark Dorf’s Ruminations on Technology and Nature.
Growing up in the changing scenes of Kentucky, Mark Dorf has done a lot of contemplating on what the relation between technology and the natural world. Using photography and 3d mapping and modeling programs, Dorf forces viewers to consider what is real, what is important, and what the differences/connections between the 2 are. REALITY BYTES
Categories: Art, Graphic Design, Modern Events, Nature, Photography, Schumacher
Capturing Capacity 