It’s no secret that I’m a contrarian in many ways. I’m an amateur photographer. And, I’m good at it. Not great, but good. I know a lot of photographers who are at all levels of skill and accomplishment. Many of … Continued
I love me some infographics! No, seriously, infographics are fun. Now, I’m not a guy who has to track and record and quantify every aspect of his life. I know people like that, but I’m not really one of them. … Continued
I love design from the 60’s. I’m also, oddly enough, a fan of architectural models, too. There’s something weirdly science-fictional about the conjunction of those two things, too, that I really enjoy. The kind of retro-future that they were trying … Continued
Yes, that grammatical travesty was written on purpose. And, it got your attention, so it worked! One of the things I’ve been obsessed with over the years is thinking. Specifically, thinking more creatively. For a long time, I thought that … Continued
Time to get out into the server room with the big, blue ceiling! Spring is springing in my part of the world. Flowers are in bloom and the weather is quite mellow and pleasant. And, of course, I spend most … Continued
How much time do you suppose Henry Darger spent world-building before he started writing? I read a post on someone else’s blog recently titled Forget Self-Improvement. It was interesting, in that it suggested that the reason we don’t do things, … Continued
Soon, you’ll need a passport to enter Facebook. No, not really. Well, probably not, but I’m sure Zuckerberg wouldn’t mind issuing passports and currency! Regardless, in this case, I’m talking about an art project with a social consciousness that I … Continued
Appreciate your DSLR’s built-in light meter! Here’s something to make you appreciate just how far we’ve come in a very short time; Kaufman’s Posographe. What is it? It’s a mechanical “computer” for calculating exposure, based on variables like camera settings, … Continued
No, I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about pop culture. Or, at least, Hollywood. I go on, sometimes at length, about how the geek never seems to get the girl. Mostly, because I happen to be that geek who … Continued
Do you dream of becoming a professional photographer? Personally, I don’t. Oh, it might be nice to make a little extra cash as a freelancer, but I shoot for enjoyment. Still, if you want to get paid as a freelance … Continued
