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Kind of Sued

Riley — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:27:17 +0000

Copyright is tricky business. The problem with “fair use” is that even if you’re in the right you can still get sued out of existence. The internet has changed the way we interact with creative works, yet we are still governed by a hazy doctrine from 1976. Andy Baio details his experience with his pet project Kind of Bloop and internet villain of the day Jay “The Miser” Maisel. It is a very interesting read with excellent examples of other “fair use” works. Read it.

The Decisive Moment

Riley — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:50:48 +0000

“There is nothing in this world that does not have a decisive moment”
—Henri Cartier-Bresson

Apparently the decisive moment even applies to shuttin’ off the TeeVee. I really like the photographs in Stephan Tillmans’ Luminant Point Arrays project. He captures these beautiful minimal images that I’m sure I’ve seen a million times without ever thinking that there might be something there to appreciate.

h/t Kottke

Ink on Glass? A New Look at Photo Printing

Mindi — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:31:42 +0000

Turn your digital photos into glass. Upload your favorite photo to Fracture and see the results of printing ink onto the back of shatter-proof glass. I’d love to see one in person. It’s a unique way to simplify the printing and framing process. It may even inspire me to print some photos!

30-Hour Liquid Nitrogen Burgers

Riley — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:58:27 +0000

I would love to see a copy of this book. We know from experience that the photography will be absolutely gorgeous.

From the NYT:

The cheeseburger, for instance, requires the meat to be cooked sous vide for several hours. Freezing with liquid nitrogen ensures that the crust will stay crispy while the center stays perfectly medium rare once it is deep fried. The heirloom tomato is vacuum compressed. The cheese must be melted first, then restructured. The bun is made from scratch and toasted in beef suet. The crimini mushroom ketchup includes honey, horseradish, fish sauce, ginger and allspice.

4 Seconds a Day with 50 Tiny Dots

Riley — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:55:46 +0000

The world’s smallest stop motion character animation, certified by the Book of Guinness World Records. The animation was created by the folks behind Wallace and Gromit, Aardman Animation.

From Nokia’s Blog:

Shooting only four seconds of footage per day, the team worked painstakingly to produce the movie. Rather than create a model for the lead character which could be manipulated (a la Wallace and Gromit), the team instead created 50 versions of her. Each Dot model started life as a sketch on paper which was then turned into a 3D render before being printed on a 3D printer. The models were then attached to a metal rod before being painted – the artist involved in painting basically couldn’t speak or breath as he applied his brushstrokes to the 9mm high models of Dot.

NASA

Riley — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:05:01 +0000

Historic NASA images have been released on The Commons on Flickr, the fruit of a collaborative effort between Flickr , NASA and the Internet Archive.

This move will widen the audience for the great images that have long been available at NASA Images.

Tourists vs Locals

Riley — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:57:38 +0000

Where are the hot photo spots in your city? Eric Fischer took the time to create city maps based on Flickr’s geotag data. Tourist photos are red, locals are blue, and yellow is unknown. If you are a tourist, this is a great way to find out where the locals hang out.

Virginia Inn Website

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:14:39 +0000

Already a beacon on the Seattle dining scene, Virginia Inn undertook an ambitious restoration and re-branding in 2008. With a new Web site that captures the establishment’s old-world ethos while giving it a modern spin, the establishment re-introduced itself to local foodies and tourists alike. Featuring original photography and a re-designed logo echoing the Inn’s classic neon sign, visitors are welcomed to explore pages highlighting delicious regional menu items, old-style architecture, and eclectic vibe. Visit VirginiaInnSeattle.com.

Web 0.2

Riley — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:29:23 +0000

This is what the desktop on the first typing/computer class I had in school looked like. Booted up from a disk and everything. We would use the typing program and repeat the cryptic sentences in our books. Sentences like, ‘Ask a lad; ask a lass, all Jacks fall’. Yes we had typing books for our computers, what a genius idea.

Anyway, some awesome person has co-opted this design for their bizarro-cool photo collage blog. The interface is a memorable, nostalgic (for nerds), original mash-up of old and new. Very well done.

Wildlife Conservation Exhibit

Mindi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:50:31 +0000

The Puget Sound’s unique biodiversity is at risk. Habitat destruction, over-fishing, increased toxin levels and global warming all combine to form an inhospitable environment for several species unique to this region. Astoundingly, even our vast system of National Parks is no longer a safe natural haven. Enter the National Parks Conservation Association. In this exhibition, the images of acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe, geographic keys, and informative copy, all worked together to teach naturalists and concerned citizens about the issues facing the region’s complex ecosystem. For the many people moved into action that very moment, there was also a notepad of letters addressed to Congressmen. Thematic postcards, posters, banners, and private event invitations were also created to promote the exhibition.

All photography generously provided by Art Wolfe.