Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory | This American Life

I recently got a media streamer, and I must say there are times when technology gets me excited, thrilled to see or simply hear what is out there beyond the boundaries of my home! No antennas and hardly any cables! Ever since installing this little machine, connecting it to my stereo and  T.V., invisible wireless signals talking to my modem, and there you go, a whole world at your doorstep.

Do you ever wonder where something comes from? The keyboard I’m now typing on, was assembled by someone, to a certain extent this device was hand-made, or assembled, have you ever wondered whose hands gave life to the machine that helps to distract or enrich your life?

Tonight I just listed to a podcast from This American Life,  454: MR. DAISEY AND THE APPLE FACTORY 1.6.12

If you have any interest of where things come from and made, this podcast will help to shed just a bit more light.

Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory | This American Life.

And an ABC  Piece on Apple Chinese Factory Foxconn Nightline FULL 15 MIN VIDEO – recommended link by a like-minded  reader.

Confessions

 

Today, like many other days, I woke up with a sense of anxiety, lately I find myself wanting to leave the house and just take photographs.  Photographs of anything and of anyone, and the theme, about simply taking part in the photographic process and experiencing that adrenalin rush I get when I compose for my image and hopefully involve my subject in a similar way.

The truth is, I haven’t been taking pictures for a while, I look at my cameras, pick them up, dust them, and put them back down. I promise myself the moment I finish what needs to be done, my preparation for the week, that I will set out and do just that, and simply take pictures.

February is on its way out, maybe March will be my month.

Confessions

Martin Parr | Documentary Photography His Way

If there is one man who could tell a good story in a unique and at times controversial way through the means of photography, then Martin Parr is one of the few who are at the top of my list.

Martin Parr

I love how he takes a no-nonsense approach to his photography, which I believe it is not intentional on his part, but it’s simply his way, his style. Often he uses a flash off camera without filters or light modifiers as to make the light more gentle, instead its direct and hard like the pavement, perfectly mixing ambient light with flash. He’s a street photographer photographing a world in his own unique way, the way he perceives it. Parr I like your style!

Martin Parr on Editing from Newport’s University on Vimeo.

links: website Martin Parr Photographer blog http://www.martinparr.com/blog/ wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Parr vimeo http://vimeo.com/search/videos/search:martin%20parr/st/9b63c2b6 Martin Parr is also a member of Magnum Photo agency. Lastly a great interview of Parr on Lens Culture http://www.lensculture.com/parr.html

Martin Parr: how to take better holiday photographs | Travel | The Guardian

So you already started to pack your bags for the big family vacation, you got these great tickets for you and your family to go someplace warm, you planned everything,  you also got this fancy new camera so you could record those special family moments, but you forgot about one simple yet important detail.  What will you do with these photos after you’ve taken them?

Here is Martin Parr’s take on it, offering some great advice, something to consider especially  seeing that Christmas is just around the corner.

Martin Parr: how to take better holiday photographs | Travel | The Guardian.

A photo story on protesters by Peter Hapak on behalf of Time

photo by Peter Hapak - TIME

 

Peter Hapak on behalf of TIME set out to photograph protesters around the globe including protesters from the occupy movement. To view and read more about this interesting series please hit LINK

I also encourage you to see the rest of Hapak’s extensive work. Related links: TIME http://lightbox.time.com/ website http://www.phapak.net/ 

Portraits of Authors by Peter Hapak

While you’re at it check out this great series: Portraits of Authors

 

 

 

Kate Peters | Stranger Than Fiction

Came across the site of U.K. based photographer, Kate Peters and her  series titled Stranger Than Fiction, really caught my attention.

Kate Peters - projects - Stranger Than Fiction

Kate Peters - projects - Stranger Than Fiction

Her site: http://www.katepeters.co.uk

Lise Sarfati

I have nothing more to add but simply show her work, and hope others will feel the same appreciation for her well crafted and researched work.

Lise Safarti

Related links, her website: http://www.lisesarfati.com/, Lise Sarfati is also a member of Magnum photos , selected articles and interviews of her work at http://www.americansuburbx.com/channels/l/lise-sarfati

Great Advertising | Samsung or Iphone | To be or not to be?

I don’t usually endorse products let alone blog about them, but this add via Youtube caught my attention.  I don’t care what side of the fence you’re on, whether you’re pro Mac or not, it’s not important, I feel the people who developed this add have a great sense of humor and know how to use it, this to me is intelligent marketing!

One of Natures Magical moments

Beyond imagination, nature never ceases to amaze me!  A big thank you to Sophie Windsor Clive who filmed this wonderful celebration, titled Murmuration.

Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

Behind the Scenes: Digital Manipulation – NYTimes.com

Behind the Scenes- Digital Manipulation - NYTimes.com

Behind the Scenes: Digital Manipulation – NYTimes.com.