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Boston Winter CityScape: Just Before Sundown
Winter 2007
Back Bay area
Boston, MA, USA
View of the Back Bay area skyline from across the Charles River, Memorial Drive near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge.
Reality and Perception
There is a belief that photographs don't lie, i.e., they are a representation of reality. This perception is of the reasons why people accept images captured in photographs as real and true, and thus used quite often as evidence in court and as "truth" of our world in publications.
But, is this really true, or accurate?
Compare the image shown here for example with an almost exactly the same image Before Darkness Reigns -- taken about a minute before the image show here. In fact, without this added information, it would appear as if this image shown was taken before the other image, Before Darkness Reigns, rather than the other way around. In reality, this was exposed just slightly longer to reveal a more clear foreground (notice the most green on the dock not evident in the other image). It would appear too, as if the Charles River was quite tranquil. In fact, there was a slight breeze, more evident in the undulation of the Charles River in the image, Before Darkness Reigns. In fact, the waves would have been much higher had the shutter speed been faster, suggesting a stronger breeze and explaining the more significant windchill effect when the images were taken. [I was freezing cold, I was starting to have "cold burns" and pin pricks as my fingers were slowly getting numb.]
Here, there was no deliberate attempt to alter or falsify the image that is presented (see note below). But, in fact, even this statement is relative.
With digital photography and post-processing tools now available, it is so easy to alter what we present, even before we capture the image and to some, after we capture the image. In most of the shots shown in this series, for example, I used the "Vivid" rather than the "Normal" option because I thought after reviewing my initial images in previous shots, it was a more "realistic" representation of the actual colors of the images -- with the current setting of my camera. [I am literally taking my first baby steps into the world of digital photography, there are so many buttons in the Nikon D200 I have yet to learn, to capture the "perfect" picture.]
In movies, like Forrest Gump, for example, by juxtaposing images, it is now possible to make people of the past become part of the present. But, we know that movies are make believe, so that we still can distinguish sometimes what is real and what is not. However, it is now accepted in newsroom to use backdrop scenery in studios to give a semblance that the people are in natural setting. Here, it is still easy to discern that the setting is unreal.
With these advances in audio-visual tools and computer technology however, it is now possible electronically "to cut and paste" portions of images and audio -- to literally do anything you want.
Obviously, the genie is out of the bottle. We could not turn back the time, just a decade or so ago, when it would have been easy to detect a forgery or alteration shown in images and audio-visuals.
The impact on us however is more far-reaching, psychologically and sociologically. We tend to be more cynical with what we see and what we hear. How many of us believe the people we "talk to" in the internet? We become guarded and refuse to share the person that we are.
In the song, the "Sound of Silence", there is a phrase there: "People talking without speaking..." -- that is what we have become.
Cornelio
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The image was uncropped. Except for "unsharp image" and the automated resizing and "screen image optimization" to reduce the diskspace usage, no further image manipulation was done.
Series emulating the photographic style of Francesca Woodman to show how women are often perceived in society.
Consider again the things from another side, as you saw it now, because that means starting a new life.
St Lawrence's Church, Mereworth
The church was built in the mid-1740s by John Fane, the 7th Earl of Westmorland following his removal of the village's 12th century place of worship to allow for the enlargement of Mereworth Castle.
The Palladian-style stone structure has been described as "the outstanding 18th-century church in the county, in scale, ambition and architectural interest".[1] The architect is unknown, but prominent Palladian-era figures such as Henry Flitcroft, James Gibbs and Roger Morris have been suggested.
Many internal fixtures survive from the medieval church, including heraldic stained glass and a series of high-quality brass and stone memorials. Alterations were made several times in the 19th and 20th centuries, including repairs to wartime bomb damage, and restoration work undertaken in 2009. The church has been awarded Grade I listed status in view of its architectural and historical importance.
One of our most popular exhibits, after many many years running the Perception Tunnel finally had to retire.
Depth of perception is a way to think about how deep you can see into a social space, which is intimately connected with how comfortable you are in that space and how familiar it is.
Outside view. For example, think about seeing a restaurant from the outside. Perhaps diners are visible and maybe a menu. An online equivalent would be the things you can see on a site from a search engine, or without having an account.
Collective view. On first entry to a restaurant the organization may seem chaotic. You don’t know the system. On the web, you might have an account but you are still unfamiliar with the potential connections and activities it offers.
Selective view. Your familiarity with the space increases over time. You introduce filters to view the things that matter to you. You gravitate toward certain people or topics. You learn what things you like on the menu, what that restaurant is good at.
Light contributor. You become a return user. You start to invest – comments, rating. You start to get to know the people in the restaurant. Faces become familiar over time.
Heavy contributor. Everybody knows your name. You are a regular. You are creating content. You start bringing new people to the restaurant.
Our eyes do not decide what we see. What we see is determined by our minds, by our worldviews, cultural and religious backgrounds. It is influenced by our experiences in life.
3 photo manual blend using Adobe PSE6
Flash Set-up:
Canon Speedlite 580EXII @ 1/8 power, bare, 50mm zoom
1: 50cm above subject, just in front of centre
2: 50cm above/left/front of subject
3: 50cm above/right/front of subject
triggered by Yongnuo RF-602 Tx/Rx.
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM @ f/18, 10s (x3)
Perception is key. We may all be looking at the same exact thing but we're all seeing something different.
Adding Psychological Value - MindSways - January 2013
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Perspective Is Everything
Perception and Insight
Edutrainment
Sleight Of Mind Set
What Materials Do You Get?
Book Your Place
Hi,
Perspective is Everything is a talk by Rory Sutherland see link below, his theme is that psychological value is one of the most important areas of value. The Sleight of Mind Set Workshops pick up on these ideas, they are one day workshops all about learning, understanding and applying Mind Magic (Mentalism) and Psychological Artistry to what you do. The SMS day is about adding psychological value to you. For more information on this, please see mindsways.com/SMS/
Perspective is Everything - Adding Psychological Value
In Perspective Is Everything, ad-man Rory Sutherland gives us an interesting and entertaining take on the themes of Psychological Artistry. (Please be aware, there is strong language in this video from the beginning) Please go to www.mindsways.com/SMS/#Perspective and let me know what you think. In summary, he says;
Things are not what they are; they are what we think they are
Things are also what we compare them to
Psychological value is the best kind of value
Value is composed of three parts Technological, Economic and Psychological
This whole idea of adding psychological value to what you do is the chief aim of Psychological Artistry ; combining psychological solutions and approaches with ideas to your delivery. The focus of the Sleight of Mind Set workshop is to add psychological value to your delivery.
Maya Angelou: I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Being an effective communicator has very little to do with what you have to say, and everything to do with what people say about you. Psychological Artistry, the Sleight of Mind Set workshop and the SNT kit provokes you into becoming the talking point of a conversation. It's impossible to escape the force of impact that floating a note with your bear hands gives you when united with your compelling message.
By using the right techniques, anyone can:
Capture and maintain attention
Become more engaging
Demonstrate psychological value
Create meaningful interactions
Are you looking to learn something different that you can use in your delivery? Are you also looking for that rare thing that's new, engaging and makes you stand out? On the Sleight of Mind Set Workshop, we will give you the tools, ideas and materials that capture the scarcest resource we have in today's world: attention.
Psychological Artistry - Perception and Insight
A fascinating example of perspective and insight is shown in a well-known Fred Astaire clip, click here to see it. Perspectives determine how we:
View and interpret our experiences
Make decisions
Filter our insights
Govern our assumptions
Act and behave
It is this unseen primary influence that magicians know and understand and use very well.
Interesting examples of how all is not as it appears are the McGurk effect and Prof Richard Wiseman's "The Incredible Colour Changing Card Effect". Please take a look here or go to mindsways.com/SMS. I would love to know what you think. These illustrate both the power and the approach of Psychological Artistry.
Out Style Of Delivery: Edutrainment
Over the past 2 years, I have noticed a significant and fascinating new movement in the worlds of mentoring, training, teaching, consulting, coaching, management, therapy and many other areas. In all of these fields, the ability to work on a face-to-face basis and include Mind Magic and Psychological Artistry dramatically increases interest in you and your message, as well as your skill set, reputation and sales figures. To see some of the many success stories, please see here. It is this philosophy and principle that the Sleight of Mind Set workshop is based on, and it's this that makes you:
Stand Out
Grab and Hold Attention
Be More Interesting
Help Others
Engage More
As well as learning the effects, you can also learn valuable lessons from mind magic about how we think, act and behave. Mind Magic, as well as being entertaining and fascinating, can also be used to illustrate and understand human nature and our psychology. Using Psychological Artistry in your delivery adds both the spice of excitement and taps into this enduring popularity of magic and psychology. To see what others have said, please go to mindsways.com/about/what-people-say
The Sleight of Mind Set Workshop is about you tapping into the enduring popularity of magic and mystery by combining the ingenuity shown by Derren Brown and Dynamo with the popularity and interest evidenced by Amazon's "Most Popular Tags". For more information on this, see www.mindsways.com/SMS
The Sleight of Mind Set Workshops
They start at 10:00 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. These are being held around the country, in:
London | 20th February 2013
Glasgow | 5th March 2013
Birmingham | 12th March 2013
Bath | 20th March 2013
Nr. Scunthorpe | 29th March 2013
The style of the day reflects the term "Edutrainment", with it being an immersive blend of entertainment, education and training. When you use Mind Magic and Psychological Artistry, you are tapping into;
Passion, fascination and curiosity
Mystery
The appeal of the new and the novel
People's crystallised and fluid knowledge
Cognitive fitness training
Over the past two years, hundreds of people have found the benefits of including Mind Magic and Psychological Artistry in what they do. To see what people have said about this, click here.
The aim of the day is to;
Teach you the mind magic effects
Stimulate thought
Stimulate reflection
Inform
Create actions
Get you to think anew and build anew
Learn about the importance of 'Personal Touch'
What Materials Do You Get On The Workshops?
You get all of the materials from the SNT and SMS, and by using them, you will uncover a wealth of practical, real world techniques that can be applied to add magic, Psychological Artistry and mystery to coaching, training, consultancy, presenting and therapy, and many other areas.
On the day, you will get:
The SNT Kit (12 items to develop and deliver Psychological Artistry)
2 Hour Training Video (Online supporting materials for the SNT kit)
The SMS Pack (Materials used to achieve all the effects shown in the workshop)
Presentation (A copy of the PowerPoint presentation used to review the day)
Sleight Of Mind Set eBook (A guide containing notes, scripts and supporting information for the workshop)
Follow-up support (From the trainers, if and when needed)
All of these items are entertaining, informative, engaging and practical for you to apply to your delivery.
Book Your Place
The Sleight of Mind Set Workshop is for people who are curious, who want to learn attention-grabbing effects, who want to improve how they connect and communicate with others and for those who want to express who they are and stand out from the crowd.
It is about adding a whole new skill set and training you to be able to apply the techniques and ideas from Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic so you can amplify what you do.
For more information, to watch the videos and to book your place on the Sleight of Mind Set Workshop, please click here to go to mindsways.com/SMS
Thanks,
P.S. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me or look at mindsways.com/SMS#FAQ for the Frequently Asked Questions
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Rathaus (Ulm)
Ulm Town Hall from the southeast (with festival flying of flags on the occasion of Schwörmontags - Swear Monday)
Not least because of its frescoes and and an astronomical clock the Town Hall of Ulm is among the outstanding monuments in the city of Ulm. Its complex architectural history - it consists of three different components - began in the 14th century, its present appearance dates back to the early Renaissance.
Architectural History
Gewandhaus (Cloth hall or Linen Hall)
The oldest part of the Ulm City Hall formed a (later demolished) construction in the area of today's town hall north wing. 1357 this is referred to as "Gewandhaus" respectively in 1362 as "Store". A Ulmer business center of those times formed in addition to iron and salt drapery, in particular the fustian. 1369 also received the saddler the right to sell their goods there.
New Department Store
Imperial window of the east side of City Hall with figures of Hans Multscher
1370 was as extension today's eastern wing of Ulm town hall - then also referred to as "new store" - added. In its ground floor there was an 8 m high sales hall of the butchers. A related pointed arch on the south side exists to this day. 1383, the building is also referred to as the "Court House" as it now on the ground floor possessed an towards the north open arbor where the Niedergericht (lower legal jurisdiction) met in public.
At the latest from 1395 also the Ulmer Council had a council chamber in the building that 1419 from now on is called "Town Hall". Around this time, above the three-aisled sales hall a great council chamber was installed and provided the southeastern front of the building on the 1st floor after 1420 with 5 large, late Gothic magnificent windows. The two windows of the east side received an ogee arch framing (Kielbogenrahmung), the three south-facing windows Wimperg superstructures (a wimperg is a German and Dutch word for a Gothic ornamental gable with tracery over windows or portals, which were often accompanied with pinnacles. It was a typical element in Gothic Architecture especially in cathedral architecture. Wimpergs often had crockets or other decorative elements in the Gothic style. The intention behind the wimperg was the perception of increased height). In addition at the windows stone figures were attached. While the sculptures of the six electors of the windows facing south of the Town Council stem from master Hartmann, are the sculptures at the east window works by Hans Multscher. The figure of the emperor (shown is Charlemagne, since 1420-1433 there did not exist any German Emperor) is flanked by two squires and the kings of Bohemia and Hungary (both crowns then held King Sigismund, who in 1433 also was crowned emperor of Germany). The originals of today's copies at the town hall are located in the Ulmer Museum.
Preaching pulpit at the east side
There is also a preaching pulpit at the east side from which the emperor or his representatives received tributes, but also death sentences were read. It must already in 1473 have been present, but in 1539 and 1604 it was completed and remodeled.
Roth'sches house
Yet during the construction of the (new) department store in the west of the complex an older half-timbered house ("Roth'sches House") had been purchased. This one around 1480 was rebuilt and adapted to the main building structure. By 1900, this part was completely demolished and replaced.
Restructuring in the 16th century
In the 4th decade of the 16th century followed extensive alterations whereby the north wing (ie the original drapery or department store) was demolished and the northern transept (with arcades) by architect Hans Michel completely renovated. Of original North structure (Gewandhaus - Drapery house) only the basement vault has been preserved, which during longer periods still was used as a prison. The East Wing received its present form with filigree columns and entablatures in terracotta, also the yet existing bay turret at the southeast corner has been changed.
Ulm City Hall from the North, frescoes by Martin Schaffner
1540 the Martin Schaffner attributed facade painting of the north and east side was completed. It is regarded as the greatest cycle of frescoes of the 16th century in Germany. The east facade deals with topics such as Divine Wisdom, Self-Knowledge and Justice based on biblical stories. On the other hand on the north facade can be found topics of Roman and Greek mythology as War Respectableness, Male Boldness or Obedience. Schaffner by doing so resorted to templates - especially woodcuts for book illustrations - stemming from Augsburg Renaissance artists (including Hans Schäufelin). 1576 to 1578 must have been followed another transformation of the old building.
Renovation about 1900
1898-1905 the in the meantime partly dilapidated Ulm Town Hall was extensively renovated and partially transformed, even though many voices had advocated for an abandonment of the building and for a new building elsewhere. The Roth'sche house was demolished and replaced by a better into the overall complex integrated building. In 1903, this part of the building in the northwest additionally got a staircase. The in the meantime much faded facade painting was restored respectively according to ancient designs reconstructed, and the since then demolished preaching pulpit restored, as well as the astronomical clock repaired.
The original painting of the south facade is not preserved and was redesigned in 1905. In the south gable an Ulmer Schachtel (curious wooden ships) is depicted above the coat of arms of cities and countries with which Ulm was in trade relations. In the lower part the return of the victorious Ulmer over the besieger emperor Charles IV in 1376 is shown.
From the Second World War
In a heavy air attack on Ulm on 17 December 1944, the interior of Ulm's town hall was mostly destroyed. The outer shape and the mural paintings but remained, as well as the vaulted rooms of the lower storeys, largely intact. A previously removed hall door of Jörg Syrlin the Younger of 1509 was preserved (it is now located in the Museum of Ulm). After the war the building parts for the time being were provided with emergency roofs. From 1951, the main municipal offices and the lord mayor were able to move back into the city hall. End of the 1950s and in 1973, the frescoes at the Ulm City Hall were repaired.
1987-1989 followed a further profound remodeling of the inside of the town hall. Among other things - in supplementation of the (now small) Council hall in the southeast - a second, large Council hall in the north wing was added.
Astronomical Clock
Astronomical clock at Ulm City Hall
The Astronomical clock of Ulm's town hall at the eastern front of the building dates from around 1520. Around 1580, the Strasbourg watchmaker Isaac Habrecht was entrusted with the renewal by the Ulmer Council. Its mechanism was destroyed in the Second World War and renewed in 1952.
Miscellaneous
In the atrium of City Hall today is a replica of the glider of the "Tailor of Ulm", Albrecht Berblinger, exposed.
In the (small) Ulmer Council chamber glass panes from the period around 1600 are preserved, in one of the eastern council windows also a glass sundial, which probably dates back to the time of the remodelling around 1540.
On the square south-east of the town hall there is a fountain of Jörg Syrlin the elder from the year 1482. In this so-called fish box on market days fishes were set free.
Original mesh dress with split-front bodice, tapered peplum skirt, zippered back closure.
7 sizes: Standard sizes XXS-L, plus special sizes M+ and Bx. Demos available in-world and on the marketplace.
BEBOT by: Andrea Greenlees, Andy Tibbetts and Josh Haywood from: Surbiton, Surrey, England year: 2018
BEBOT is a cute, friendly, thirty-five foot tall steel robot that invites Burners to climb up into its interior and ‘BE My Eyes’, ‘BE My Ears’, ‘BE My Voice’, ‘BE My Beating Heart’. An endearing comic book robot built on a huge scale but undeniably cute, this installation is intended primarily for play but conceptually it explores aspects of robotics that should concern us. ‘Cuteness’ is already the dominant aesthetic of digital culture and features heavily in robot design. Cuteness triggers in us a desire to approach and engage with the cute object. Emotional engineering of robots lowers our barriers to privacy and clouds our perception of risk. BEBOT’s forked devil’s tail suggests that all may not be as innocent and harmless as it seems. Contact: andrea@hylemo.com