Recently I’ve developed a strange desire to read some of the classic novels in literature and nonfiction. As the majority of Americans tend to only read through these while in high school or university, I believe we’ve missed out on so many great books. I have a number of classics on my shelf at home, but with my limited time to devote towards reading, need to be selective. So my question for you is, what would you consider to beRead more
Month: October 2007
Detroit diamonds
An article about my cousin: Diamonds scatter the pavement of Detroit’s side streets, alleys and avenues. They scatter the dark ground and sparkle like stars on a blackened sky. They are a silent testament to the violence, cruelty and crime of the city. And Lindsay Satchell has spent hours collecting, cleaning, sifting and sorting the diamonds. She’s picked through the filth and debris like a smuggler, caring for it like the dirtiest blood diamond. Read the rest here. ————— FromRead more
Uluwatu at sunset
Uluwatu, an ancient Hindu temple built high on a cliff above the the pounding waves below. Dramatic doesn’t begin to describe it. Photoblog version here.Read more
Multiple exposures – the best of both worlds
After the previous photo was posted, questions were raised including, “How did you get so much color from this shot (and I hope your response is not “I took it in BALIâ€), and how did you stop the sun from wrecking the foreground. Amazing.” Generally I don’t allow a peek behind the curtain, but in this case I’ll make an exception. Most you know that I don’t use too much manipulation with my photos. I generally try to remain consistentRead more
Blinded by the light
Flickr version Photoblog versionRead more