I like this shot, especially the blue/cooling filter.
Wednesday, 7 January 2009
Daily Photo #396
Less than inspired today due to lack of sleep last night so I'm going with the eye candy.
I like this shot, especially the blue/cooling filter.
I like this shot, especially the blue/cooling filter.
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Daily Photo #395
As you may have guessed I am something of a film geek, especially when it comes to George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead.
At the last count, I have about 15 different versions of the movie on VHS and DVD. It's kind of like my comfort movie (as Heinz Tomato Soup is a comfort food).
Anyway, I spotted this fantastic movie blog which is well worth a read as the writer actually visited the Monroeville Mall where the film was shot. Good times!
It's strange but this movie never ceases to amaze me as to how chilling and funny a zombie apocalypse could be. Romero's politics and vision of the end of civilisation as we know it is both poignant and resonant even by today' standards. Thirty years on and it still feels kind of timeless in its thematic content.
At the last count, I have about 15 different versions of the movie on VHS and DVD. It's kind of like my comfort movie (as Heinz Tomato Soup is a comfort food).
Anyway, I spotted this fantastic movie blog which is well worth a read as the writer actually visited the Monroeville Mall where the film was shot. Good times!
It's strange but this movie never ceases to amaze me as to how chilling and funny a zombie apocalypse could be. Romero's politics and vision of the end of civilisation as we know it is both poignant and resonant even by today' standards. Thirty years on and it still feels kind of timeless in its thematic content.
Monday, 5 January 2009
Daily Photo #394
One from the archives, shot on film even.
Linda being the geeky librarian that she is, outside the NYC Public Library. The famous stone lions are out of shot.
Linda being the geeky librarian that she is, outside the NYC Public Library. The famous stone lions are out of shot.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Daily Photo #393
I need to get outdoors as I am getting a little stir crazy.
Some blue skies would be nice.
Getting used to the anti depressants. My balance is a little off, still feeling a little up and down but it's strange. I certainly don't see this as a long term thing but for the short term it might just help. The nausea isn't great though.
Some blue skies would be nice.
Getting used to the anti depressants. My balance is a little off, still feeling a little up and down but it's strange. I certainly don't see this as a long term thing but for the short term it might just help. The nausea isn't great though.
Saturday, 3 January 2009
Daily Photo #392
The BBC are announcing the actor who will play the next Doctor.
I don't think it will be Tom Baker though. Nobody gets two bites of the cherry ;)
I don't think it will be Tom Baker though. Nobody gets two bites of the cherry ;)
Friday, 2 January 2009
Daily Photo #391
Still with the Cardiff vibe.
It was a great afternoon, the sunshine was amazing but so was the wind temperature, very very cold. I have mixed feelings about the place. I was less than impressed with the attitude of the local people who came across as being quite rude/cold but I did like the architecture and feel to some of the areas in the centre. Maybe we'll head back there and give it a second chance?
Progress report on my health - very mixed. Been back to the Doctor (again!) and filled out a very straightforward questionnaire. I scored pretty highly on the depressive illness scales and got asked some other questions. The upshot a prescription for anti depressants and another round of counselling. In addition to some anti-biotics for another ear infection.
So, progress in some areas which is positive. The side effects (potential) for the meds are a little scary. I don't think I have quite disappeared into the abyss just yet.
It was a great afternoon, the sunshine was amazing but so was the wind temperature, very very cold. I have mixed feelings about the place. I was less than impressed with the attitude of the local people who came across as being quite rude/cold but I did like the architecture and feel to some of the areas in the centre. Maybe we'll head back there and give it a second chance?
Progress report on my health - very mixed. Been back to the Doctor (again!) and filled out a very straightforward questionnaire. I scored pretty highly on the depressive illness scales and got asked some other questions. The upshot a prescription for anti depressants and another round of counselling. In addition to some anti-biotics for another ear infection.
So, progress in some areas which is positive. The side effects (potential) for the meds are a little scary. I don't think I have quite disappeared into the abyss just yet.
Thursday, 1 January 2009
Daily Photo #390
Yep, start as you mean to go on. First image of the year may look sinister but I think it's the hotness.
Hopefully 2009 will bring more photos, less angst and more of the sexy.
I hope the two people who read this blog (ha ha!) have a great new year and best thoughts to you all. May '09 bring you everything you wish for and more besides.
And god bless Linda, my wife and my muse. Hopefully she won't get too fed up with having a lens pointed in her direction.
Hopefully 2009 will bring more photos, less angst and more of the sexy.
I hope the two people who read this blog (ha ha!) have a great new year and best thoughts to you all. May '09 bring you everything you wish for and more besides.
And god bless Linda, my wife and my muse. Hopefully she won't get too fed up with having a lens pointed in her direction.
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