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"I am very introspective about things... I am a cause and effect kind of guy. So if I do something, there’s a reason for it. Even, it may look like a mistake, a gaffe. There is a rationale, there’s a logic behind it....I want to see what the landscape looks like. I want to see who yells the loudest, I want to know who says they’re with me but really isn’t....It helps me understand my position on the chess board. It helps me understand...where the enemy camp is and where those who are inside the tent are....It’s all strategic."
Above quotation is an excerpt from an interview on March 26 with Michael Steele, the new head of the Republican National Committee. Mr Steele also served as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007.
Besides the whimsical association my image makes with cleaning up politics to cleaning up a chessboard, I mention Steele's quote because it might serve as a plausible explanation for my motives or objectives when I "provoked" an incident in a McDonald's restaurant that resulted in me being physically attacked by taking a photograph and then verbally asserting my perspective with several individuals present in a subsequent argument.
The portrait is of a man cleaning a chess board set up at the Baltimore public library
Mexico, Mexico City - Museo Soumaya en Plaza Carso
Jeune Fille de Bou-Saada by Louis-Ernest Barrias (Paris, France - 1841-1905)
Water droplets cling to a glass surface like memories suspended in time, echoing the introspective vibe of the 80s soundscape.
The photographic work I did in Mexico this year is deeply introspective and personal. This series demonstrates that.
took photos of my favorite 3 year old, who has turned into quite the unwilling subject. oh well, think we got a few winners.
my mantra: all manner of things will be well.
my little boy turns 9 in 2 days. time flies, flies, flies...
Mi scivoli via tra le dita
poi anneghi piano in un bicchiere di coca e rum
è strana a tratti coinvolgente
la tua materia grigia intelligente
Guadagni dei punti quando vuoi
riaffiori per cadere poco dopo in apnea
ti accorgi infine che non hai concluso
niente di niente.
Arnold Dreyblatt’s musical and artistic practice ranges from large multi-day performances to permanent installations, digital projections, dynamic textual objects and multi-layered lenticular text panels. His visual artworks are complex textual and spatial visualizations about memory, reflecting upon such themes as recollection and the archive. Arnold Dreyblatt was a Visiting Scholar at MIT and taught a course entitled “The Harmonic Archive: Music, Sound and Installation Art as Artistic Research.”
A member of the second generation of New York minimal composers, Dreyblatt continues to develop his work in composition and music performance, having invented a new set of original instruments, performance techniques and a system of tuning. He has formed and led numerous ensembles under the title “The Orchestra of Excited Strings” for over thirty years.
Arnold Dreyblatt studied music with Pauline Oliveros, La Monte Young and Alvin Lucier. He has been based in Berlin, Germany since 1984. In 2007, Dreyblatt was elected to lifetime membership in the visual arts section at the German Academy of Art (Akademie der Künste, Berlin). He is currently Professor of Media Art at the Muthesius Academy of Art and Design in Kiel, Germany.
Presented by the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST).
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"El alma es un océano bajo la piel"
Henri Michaux.
26/52. Océano /Ocean.
Proyecto Teleidoscope 2015. Teleidoscope Project Spain 2015.
Semana 26. Week 26.
He nacido en una ciudad interior, pero cada verano de mi vida lo he pasado en la costa. Tengo sal y arena bajo mi piel. Cuando llega junio siento mariposas que vuelan por dentro. Es el mar. Tirando de mí, llamándome a regresar a su lado.
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Neil Tennant from the Pet Shop Boys, photographed at the Zulu Rocks one-day festival in Copenhagen. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Concert photography is damn tricky. There's a nice little story that goes along with this though.
I was standing in the photographer's "pit" before the concert and one of the security people asked to see my pass - which was not a press one, but an artist one. I explained to her that I was in one of the bands playing before, not a professional photographer and she seemed quite happy to let me stay.
As the gig kicked off, I struggled to keep up with the pro photographers who rushed around with their huge telephoto lenses looking for the best angles. And after three songs - as is the usual deal - everyone was kicked out of the pit - except me! So I got to calmly mooch about and snap at my leisure. I'd normally use my fast 50mm lens for concert photos, but as the stage was around 3 meters high, I ended up settling for the much slower but longer kit lens instead.
Most of the photos I took were not that sharp, or plain crappy, but this one - although noisy - turned out pretty well I think.
Ola meus amigos, não esqueci de vocês não...
Apesar de não estar comentando nas fotos, estou olhando meio que rapidamente as fotos dos amigos.
Esta foto foi tirada quando o THIAGO esteve aqui no Rio
A foto não ficou la muito boa, mas a gente vai postando assim mesmo.
Para quem não sabe, ele é o que comentou que o povo carioca é tão informal que janta dentro da loja de Tênis, ele disse isto por causa das fotos tirada na Confraria,
Algumas parecem que estamos dentro da loja.
No mais agradeço os emails, as mensagens privadas e os comentários que mesmo sem
Visita continuam ainda se fazendo aqui...
Beijos e abraços a todos
I had wonderful plans, but after a rough practice, I'm tired and just want to go to bed. I've been thinking about doing this shot for a while. I didn't have time (or energy) to set the lighting up perfectly and I'm too lazy to photoshop it now....so here you go.
viewed best on black (I recommend greasemonkey's color script)
EDIT: I FINALLY MADE IT TO EXPLORE! Oct 25th #327
Fall makes me feel introspective. So much has happened in the last year for me; I got married and became a mother all within the last 12 months. Someone commented that I've changed; I hope I have, for the better!
vintage sunglasses, thrifted
sterling silver hoops, flea market
hammered metal choker, flea market
leather backpack, thrifted
black knit sweater, thrifted
black tank dress, thrifted
chartreuse-y vintage skirt, thrifted
rings, harvard square and field museum
blue tights, H & M (I cut the feet out)
silver leather flats, thrifted with shell buttons added by me)
a return, another departure, and here i am: there is no "we" besides the collective, the we of the world, the we of the human experience.
take solace in/find beauty in: breakups are the perfect time to find things inside yourself
Suspended Animation Classic #589 First published April 9, 2000 (#15) (Dates are approximate)
Psychonaut; Saint Angel
By Michael Vance
Psychonaut #3/Monster Pants Comics, is an off-center collection of introspective thoughts from Serbian cartoonist Aleksandar Zograf.
Flip this magazine over, and it becomes a brief preview of an independent film called The Pursuers. You will flip over both.
Both features are drawn in a scratchy, abstract style reminiscent of 1960's underground comics. That means neither artist is as interested in an exact representation of reality as in an interpretation of reality filtered through the artist's life experiences. The same observation is true of the subjects and prose styles chosen.
Psychonaut is an almost surreal but visual diary of Aleksandar's philosophical musings. Unlike similar American titles that whine about how life stinks, this title is saved from banality because it is not cheapened by self-loathing.
Also introspective and subjective, The Pursurers is more plot oriented, and effectively will pique reader's interest in seeing the film.
Both serve their purposes: to communicate the personalities and life observations of their creators in an entertaining and precise way.
Bravo.
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Saint Angel Issue #O is a source-book that sets the stage and introduces the characters in a new, epic fantasy from Image/Hyperwerks Comics.
Imagine Star Wars written by J.R.R. Tolkien, or a Wagnerian opera in which the fat lady doesn't sing.
As a source-book, you will not find much story here. This is a titillating visual and prose taste of an adventure and the world it is set in that will begin in Angel #1.
That taste includes tangy, distinctive art that, while reality-based, reflects an exaggerated anatomy perfect for epic fantasy.
The visual story-telling is clean, dynamic and enhanced by enticing coloring. Each character is distinctive. Although cheesecake seems the staple diet of most of its women, Saint Angel thankfully is not visual smut.
That taste also includes an arranged marriage to thwart a war between nations, the slightly stilted dialog that only works in opera and epic fantasy, and enough characterization to whet the appetite for more.
Try a bite.
Introspective
(adj.) characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself
introspection
(noun) observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself
I am feeling a touch introspective today... and I can feel myself being drawn back into my hermit ways. There is nothing wrong, just feeling like hiding from the world and everyone in it again.
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Reflections - BRIEF 1
The people have spoken. Our Photo5 community have chosen ‘Reflections’ for the 2013 Open Brief (and what a great brief it is). The word inspires so many interpretations – whether it be stark reflections from mirrors, or transparent ones upon glass; you might capture an outdoor reservoir, or an introspective reverie. It’s a broad theme, so head towards what inspires you most and bring your own signature style to the shot.
There’s one key piece of advice I’ll offer for this kind of brief – don’t hold back. You need to catch our eye quickly with something original and compelling. So go big, go crazy and be different. Be critical and challenge your ideas. Ask yourself, “will others do something similar?” You really need to try and stand out to beat the other entries.
FLOUR // CONTRAST - Brief 2
Using flour, create a high contrast image with visual punch. Think about capturing a striking difference between elements – like tones or colours – to create a bold statement.
How will the texture of flour appear in high contrast – whether still, airborne or otherwise? How can you use backgrounds and negative space?
Don’t be limited by the flour* provided – you can use as much as you like.
Flour is such a great subject, so don’t be boring. Use it in an interesting way.
Discovering something unique may mean testing a lot of approaches, so don’t be afraid to fail. Be open-minded and experiment.
As the brief says, think about texture. Shutter speed techniques should be considered to create affects and drama in the piece.
EYES // PERSONIFY - Brief 3
First, make some cartoon eyes using the black and white circles inside your Photo5 box. Then use these to create an image that breathes life into something inanimate. Secret faces hide everywhere – on mailboxes and trees, throughout your home – you just need a bit of imagination to see them. Use the cartoon eyes to bring these characters to life. Think about their expressions and personalities. What are they doing? Do they tell a story?
This is a playful brief, so get out and have some fun. Focus on the ‘character’ element of the brief. You really need to create someone or something. How does the setting and scene add to their story? Try to spot something (and create someone) that no one else will.
JELLY // LIGHT - Brief 4
Create an image where light plays upon – or through – the distinctive qualities of jelly. Sometimes, if you look a little closer, everyday things can become quite extraordinary. What magic can you find in jelly? What can you create with it? And how can light make it even more striking? To bring your idea to life, use as much jelly* as you like (not just what’s provided).
Light is the key to any good image, and with a subject matter such as jelly, the opportunities to experiment are endless. So try something new. I want to see inspired effects created with either natural or studio light. Think about how aperture settings affect the subject and image too. Be a magician – create some magic with this ordinary subject.
SHADOWS // STENCIL - Brief 5
Create an image that incorporates light that's filtered through the stencil provided. You can use one pattern, or all of them. How do the shapes interact with difference scenes? What will the shadows fall across? Are the outlines of the shapes hard or soft, distorted or dreamlike? Think about how these shapes can create mood and texture in your image. The two key words from the brief are ‘mood’
and ‘texture’. How will you create these? What interesting techniques can you use?
Consider experimenting with different aperture settings, light sources and any other methods to play with focus in the image. And as with all the briefs, originality stands out. So surprise me
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Belgian freecard by Boomerang.be. Photo: Warner Bros. Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Reloaded (Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, 2003).
Keanu Reeves (1964) is a Canadian actor, producer, director and musician. Though Reeves often faced criticism for his deadpan delivery and perceived limited range as an actor, he nonetheless took on roles in a variety of genres, doing everything from introspective art-house fare to action-packed thrillers. His films include My Own Private Idaho (1991), the European drama Little Buddha (1993), Speed (1994), The Matrix (1999) and John Wick (2014).
Keanu Charles Reeves was born in 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. His first name means ‘cool breeze over the mountains’ in Hawaiian. His father, Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr., was a geologist of Chinese-Hawaiian heritage, and his mother, Patricia Bond (née Taylor), was a British showgirl and later a costume designer for rock stars such as Alice Cooper. Reeves's mother was working in Beirut when she met his father. Upon his parents’ split in 1966, Keanu moved with his mother and younger sister Kim Reeves to Sydney, to New York and then to Toronto. As a child, he lived with various stepfathers, including stage and film director Paul Aaron. Keanu developed an ardour for hockey, though he would eventually turn to acting. At 15, he played Mercutio in a stage production of 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Leah Posluns Theatre. Reeves dropped out of high school when he was 17. His film debut was the Canadian feature One Step Away (Robert Fortier, 1985). After a part in the teen movie Youngblood (Peter Markle, 1986), starring Rob Lowe, he obtained a green card through stepfather Paul Aaron and moved to Los Angeles. After a few minor roles, he gained attention for his performance in the dark drama River's Edge (Tim Hunter, 1986), which depicted how a murder affected a group of adolescents. Reeves landed a supporting role in the Oscar-nominated period drama Dangerous Liaisons (Stephen Frears, 1988), starring Glenn Close and John Malkovich. Reeves joined the casts of Ron Howard's comedy Parenthood (1989), and Lawrence Kasdan's I Love You to Death (1990). Unexpectedly successful was the wacky comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (Stephen Herek, 1989) which followed two high school students (Reeves and Alex Winter) and their time-travelling high jinks. The success led to a TV series and a sequel, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (Pete Hewitt, 1991). From then on, audiences often confused Reeves's real-life persona with that of his doofy on-screen counterpart.
In the following years, Keanu Reeves tried to shake the Ted stigma. He developed an eclectic film roster that included high-budget action films like the surf thriller Point Break (Kathryn Bigelow, 1991) for which he won MTV's ‘Most Desirable Male’ award in 1992, but also lower-budget art-house films. My Own Private Idaho (1991), directed by Gus Van Sant and co-starring River Phoenix, chronicled the lives of two young hustlers living on the streets. In Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), Reeves embodied the calm resolute lawyer Jonathan Harker who stumbles into the lair of Gary Oldman’s Count Dracula. In Europe, he played Prince Siddharta who became the Buddha in Bernardo Bertolucci’s Italian-French-British drama Little Buddha (1993). His career reached a new high when he starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the hit action film Speed (Jan de Bont, 1994). It was followed by the romantic drama A Walk in the Clouds (Alfonso Arau, 1995) and the supernatural thriller Devil’s Advocate (Taylor Hackford, 1997), co-starring Al Pacino and Charlize Theron. At the close of the decade, Reeves starred in a Sci-Fi film that would become a genre game changer, The Matrix (Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, 1999). Reeves played the prophetic figure Neo, slated to lead humanity to freedom from an all-consuming simulated world. Known for its innovative fight sequences, avant-garde special effects and gorgeous fashion, The Matrix was an international hit. Two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded (Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, 2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, 2003) followed and The Matrix Reloaded was even a bigger financial blockbuster than its predecessor.
Now a major, bonafide box office star, Keanu Reeves continued to work in different genres and both in big-budget as in small independent films. He played an abusive man in the supernatural thriller The Gift (Sam Raimi, 2000), starring Cate Blanchett, a smitten doctor in the romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give (Nancy Meyers, 2003) opposite Diane Keaton, and a Brit demon hunter in the American-German occult detective film Constantine (Francis Lawrence, 2005). His appearance in the animated Science Fiction thriller A Scanner Darkly (Richard Linklater, 2006), based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, received favourable reviews, and The Lake House (Alejandro Agresti, 2006), his romantic outing with Sandra Bullock, was a success at the box office. Reeves returned to Sci-Fi as alien Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still (Scott Derrickson, 2008), the remake of the 1951 classic. Then he played a supporting part in Rebecca Miller's The Private Life of Pippa Lee (2009), which starred Robin Wright and premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival. Reeves co-founded a production company, Company Films. The company helped produce Henry's Crime (Malcolm Venville, 2010), in which Reeves also starred. The actor made his directorial debut with the Chinese-American Martial arts film Man of Tai Chi (2013), partly inspired by the life of Reeves' friend, stuntman Tiger Chen. Martial arts–based themes continued in Reeves's next feature, 47 Ronin (Carl Rinsch, 2013), about a real-life group of masterless samurai in 18th-century Japan who avenged the death of their lord. Variety magazine listed 47 Ronin as one of "Hollywood's biggest box office bombs of 2013". Reeves returned as a retired hitman in the Neo-Noir action thriller John Wick (Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, 2014). The film opened to positive reviews and performed well at the box office. A sequel, titled John Wick: Chapter Two, is currently in production and is scheduled to be released in 2017. This year, he could be seen in the psychological horror film The Neon Demon (Nicolas Winding Refn, 2016) and the romantic horror-thriller Bad Batch (Ana Lily Amirpour, 2016). Reeves’ artistic aspirations are not limited to film. In the early 1990s, he co-founded the grunge band Dogstar, which released two albums. He later played bass for a band called Becky. Reeves is also a longtime motorcycle enthusiast. After asking designer Gard Hollinger to create a custom-built bike for him, the two went into business together with the formation of Arch Motorcycle Company LLC in 2011. Reported to be one of the more generous actors in Hollywood, Reeves helped care for his sister during her lengthy battle with leukaemia and has supported such organisations as Stand Up To Cancer and PETA. In January 2000, Reeves's girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, gave birth eight months into her pregnancy to Ava Archer Syme-Reeves, who was stillborn. The strain put on their relationship by their grief resulted in Reeves and Syme's breakup several weeks later. In 2001, Syme died after a car accident.
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