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Giuseppe Penone's latest public installation in New York has already fooled the wildlife. The three monumental bronze trees the artist has installed in Madison Square Park, which range in weight from 7,000 to 12,000 pounds, look enough like the real thing that birds have happily perched on the branches, though they don't appear to be nesting, per se.
"It's rare that my work is a response to a place," says the 66-year-old Penone of the exhibition, titled "Ideas of Stone". It was five years ago that he began talks with the president of Madison Square Park Conservancy, Debbie Landau, about a public project in the space, which sits on a 6.2-acre plot across from the Flatiron Building. The final installation, due to open to the public today, 26 September and run until 9 February 2014, developed from Penone's long-standing interest in nature and trees in particular.But why use bronze to mimic wood? Penone explains that the material's enduring importance to the history of sculpture was essential to his choice. "The technique is so old—thousands of years old—and it was invented at a moment when all the world was sacred," he says. "So, I don't believe that you can use bronze as just another material. That's the deeper reason I used it."Yet history and divinity are only two of Penone's concerns, and he says that his work is essentially about sculpture. "Sculpture is a specific language," he says, "and that is my basic consideration. It is a question of horizontality and verticality." Even the works' beauty is just the result of structural rigor rather than his primary goal. "If you think about a knife", says Penone, "usually a knife that is beautiful has a strong function. A knife that is not so nice doesn't have that."Perhaps it is no surprise, then, that Penone sees sculpture as more closely related to life than other forms of art, partly because sculpture relies on tactility. "There is something very basic in learning through touch," he says. "Is a surface soft, hard, hot? Sometimes seeing is not enough, so you have to touch." Painting, on the other hand, is based on a restricting convention, Penone says. "You have a surface that is of a certain dimension and the space is defined by the canvas or the size of a wall." Sculpture is more open: "An object is different because all the surrounding space is involved."At Madison Square Park, that involves the nearby buildings, benches and animals, among which the sculptures fit right in. The squirrels, however, seemed more skeptical: not one tried to climb a Penone tree during the works' installation.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 1:42PM #193
A more detailed investigation could easily show what the DA concluded--that there was not enough evidence to charge Zimmerman with a crime.
The possibility exists that the two men struggled to get hold of Zimmerman's gun which discharged during the struggle. Some reports have stated that's what happened. So, does that mean that because it was Zimmerman's gun, he shot Martin and should be arrested? Hardly.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 2:06PM #194
I doubt this will satisfy the lynch mobs.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 4:29PM #195
"War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives." -- General Smedley Butler: War is a Racket (1935)
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 4:41PM #196
While the special prosecutor may decide to bring this to a grand jury to settle the immense uproar over it, the fact remains that even that may not determine that Zimmerman did anything in violation of the law. He evidently made a number of bad judgments, but we can't be positive as yet that any one of those constituted a criminal act.
This whole thing deserves the label "Casey Anthony redux," I swear.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 4:55PM #197
If you would listen to the 9-1-1 tapes, you will find out that Zimmerman didn't accuse Martin of throwing rocks or anything else of the sort. What he DID say is that the kid was just walking around, and it looked to Zimmerman that he was up to no good, that he -- Zimmerman -- was tired of "them" always getting away with it, and that the kid who was just walking around was "entering" from the back entrance, the "f'ing coon'.
What more do you want to decide that maybe, just maybe, Martin was actually a good kid and that the hero of his neighborhood, Zimmerman, was wrong.
What I read is that it was 6 min from the end of the Zimmerman's 9-1-1 dispatcher tape to the gun shot.
Some of us -- and I will acknowledge that it is just some of us, do not believe that a civilian should have a "right" to shoot a kid dead for walking to a residence he had a right to be at after buying candy and a drink at a convenience store. Some of us do not believe that a civilian should be able to claim "self defense" after killing someone and have absolutely no investigation done to check the veracity of the claim. There are so many holes in Zimmerman's claims that the lack of an investigation is already an atrocity. Some of us do believe in innocent till proven guilty, something Zimmerman obviously DOESN'T believe in when it comes to "f'ing coons'.
It's bad enough when cops shoot an unarmed person who was doing nothing wrong. At least those cops get desk duty while an investigation is conducted to see if it was an unjustified shooting. Zimmerman, on the other hand, gets a pass just because some people believe with all their hearts in Shoot First/Ask Questions Later aka Have Gun/Will Travel philosophy, so sure or unconcerned as they are that no innocent person will ever be a victim of such sloppy laws.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 5:03PM #198
Yes, the problem is with that immoral law, Stand Your Ground. It allows paranoids like Zimmerman who base their opinons on what somebody looks like to kill and then claim "self defense". I feel sorry for those people who are unable to move away from states that are so stuck in the past that they allow shoot first/ask questions later frontierism. Especially those who are highest risk becasue of what they look like.
I think it's nothing like Casey Anthony. For one thing, we have 9-1-1 tapes, eyewitnesses and a body with no injuries except a bullet hole to the chest, a bag if skittles and a can of tea on the body, and a parent in a residence who was waiting for the dead kid to return.
I realize it is difficult to admit that there can still be a such thing as racism and lynching in modern day America, but this case is much more like the Emmett Till case, not Casey Anthony.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 5:12PM #199
Zimmerman had a history of criminal charges and domestic violence and yet nobody questions his "right" to carry a concealed weapon and then use it after he starts a fight with somebody he assumes is "up to no good" because he's just "walking around"
Wild Wild Wild West America. Makes us all look bad even those of us who have to live with having this anachronistic cr*p shoved down our throats.
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|3 years ago :: Mar 31, 2012 - 6:03PM #200
The only "Vigilante" in THIS Story was/is Mr. Zimmerman, AKA, "The Night Stalker" ..
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- Cuisine: Italian, Pizzeria
- Executive Chef: Roberto Paciullo
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Please contact us at (212) 242-0899 ext.0 for more information on our catering services.
- Private Party Facilities: Our private room is available for party sizes of 15-30 people. It is on our second level and partially overlooks the main dinning room. We offer custom prix-fixe menus, charged per person.
- Private Party Contact: Bruno or Tony 2122420899x0
A word from Trattoria Zero Otto Nove
Roberto Paciullo's hometown of Salerno is transported to the streets of Manhattan. Zero Otto Nove is the second outpost of his famous restaurants from Arthur Ave. in the Bronx. From the atmosphere to the food, stopping by Zero Otto Nove is taking a quick trip to Italy. The wood-burning brick oven is at the center turning out classics like the Margherita, and Roberto's originals, such as La Riccardo with butternut squash puree, smoked mozzarella, spicy pancetta, and basil. All the pastas are homemade, and all ingredients are brought in from New York's Real Little Italy, Arthur Avenue.Continued
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Trattoria Zero Otto Nove reviews from OpenTable diners
135 reviews since July 29, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (81)neighborhood gem (63)fit for foodies (57)special occasion (36)notable wine list (30)romantic (29)kid-friendly (20)hot spot (20)great for lunch (18)vibrant bar scene (8)late-night find (7)great for brunch (2)Show More
- BluEyesNnycDined on 11/16/2014I Love this place. The food and the service are fabulous! I will definitely make this restaurant a regular for me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BuzzingGilgojoDined on 11/8/2014Big restaurant Crowdwd and noisy with good food and serviceSpecial Features:
- Great for group diningqueenieDined on 11/8/2014Went on a Saturday night. Our table for 10 was waiting for us, at prime dining time. We had a perfect table, sort of in our own section, but not too out of the way that the servers ignored us. As a matter of fact, the wait staff was very attentive,knowledgeable as far as ingredients and responsive to special requests. Pizza was an especially delicious start to our very very good meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food and ServicenotafoodieVIPDined on 11/7/2014We were looking for a place for a late Friday dinner. The atmosphere/vibe is very lively and the decor is comfortably rustic. The service was outstanding - they take a team approach and each server was nicer than the last. Very professional and extremely friendly. The food was outstanding as well. We started with a salad of greens, pear and goat cheese. Excellent. My wife ordered the chilean sea bass and i had a pasta dish with butternut squash, peas and mushrooms. We shared. We couldn't decide which dish we liked best. We had to stay for dessert and shared a delicious cannoli. Not a real drawback, but it's a noisy place and a nearby table made the noise level a little much at times. But it was Friday. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pasta, pasta, pasta.FinedinerDined on 11/7/2014Extremely delicious pasta. We had the malfate special with black truffle (freshly grated on top) and a porcini mushroom baked pasta dish, all was delicious.Special Features:
- VibaDined on 11/7/2014The food is mediocre and the noice level very high. The service is very good,but the ffod does not match it.
- Fantastic Italian DiningCarolinaGirlDined on 11/6/2014I've been here twice, the first time for business and this most recent time to celebrate my mom's 60th Birthday. The waitstaff was amazing - knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We ordered four different entrees - a brick oven pizza, the signature pasta dish and two meats - and split them between 4. They were each served at different times and the waitstaff served each of us so we all got an even portion. To top it off, they sang to my mom and brought her a complimentary piece of ricotta pie. The prices are very reasonable and the resturant is well worth every penny. The noise level was much louder than I anticipated, but I think it was because we were seated near a large birthday party. I will be going back again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- goodfoodDined on 11/6/2014Creative Menu, excellent service. A lovely experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good foodvnc202Dined on 11/5/2014The food was delicious. Not quiet but not overwhelming. Plenty of vegetarian options!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Birthday DinnersangooDined on 11/4/2014Food portion could be a problem for most traditional Italian food connoisseurs but they tasted EXCELLENT. Servers were very attentive and wine /food recommendations were awesome too.Special Features:
- Great place for business lunchesDigitalDevoteeVIPDined on 11/4/2014I've dined here several times and am consistently impressed with the entire experience. Food is amazing, service top notch and the setting is lovely. Spacious (which is truly hard to find in Manhattan) and spotless, you feel like you're in Italy, dining on exquisitely prepared dishes that are made from very fresh ingredients. My client was relaxed and happy, exactly my goal in setting up the lunch. Highly recommended: grilled octopus, special pasta dishes, short ribs.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A more contemporary trattoriaTalkcinemanDined on 11/2/2014Fresh, inventive take on Italian trattoria fare. More casual cousin to Roberto's around the corner, ZON is contemporary in its cuisine, a fun update on the old standbys up and down the street. Want less noise, go to Roberto's around the corner, its for adults. This one's wired hotter.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellent pastasOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 11/1/2014I ate here before the NYC Marathon fpr my pasta dinner and it did not disappoint. It was old school Italian right in the heart of the flat iron/Chelsea. The service was great and everything was delicious. It was a great group restaurant and they were very accomodating with my ever-changing group reservation!Special Features:
- Best Italian foodlola08Dined on 10/31/2014My friend recommended this restaurant and tol d me thus qaa the beat Italian food she's had in the city. I was very skeptical about it, I mean w/ so many Italian restaurants in the city and I never heard if it before. Well needless to say I'm glad I listened. The food was amazing. I had the pasta special with olive oil and chocolate truffle.WOW!!! Amazing,... Service was excellent and it wasn't very noisy. Definitely will recommend it to everyone I know.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JohnVIPDined on 10/31/2014Roberto's restaurants are consistently great. First time we went to Greenich Village location. Food and service are what we have come to expect on Arthur Ave and on Crescent St. Highly recommended.Special Features:
- Bustling Restaurant; Interesting MenuHungerStruckVIPDined on 10/24/2014This bustling restaurant didn't disappoint. I've eaten at the owners' location in the Bronx and was very happy with the menu and the evening's specials. Staff was attentive and suggestions were spot-on.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food for the priceNapaVisitorDined on 10/22/2014Came here for a birthday. Great space to handle large parties. Food was good, but nothing amazing. Service was excellent. The waiters kept coming by to make sure that our glasses were kept full.Special Features:
- pleasant discoveryjeffgtiVIPDined on 10/19/2014we just moved to the neighborhood and are attempting to try all of the restaurants that are nearby. we got to 089, (the area code for salerno, we were informed) at 9:15. there were a couple of other tables but clearly they were looking to close for the night. that being said, the staff could not have been nicer or accommodating, we never felt rushed. the interior legitimately felt like being in italy, not in an epcot sort of way. all of the food was delicious, the vegetables in the salads were all fresh. we will definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrific ServiceSolodinerDined on 10/19/2014Relaxed and stylish atmosphere complimented by superb food - place kept ticking by seemlessly and attentive waiting staff who helped to make the meal a special occasion, even though I was on my own and didn't exactly throw the boat out in my choice of meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Love Love Zero Otto NoveDianaDined on 10/18/2014I absolutely love this restaurant. I have dined here several times and each and every experience has been amazing. From the service to the delicious food, the restaurant has a wonderful vibrant atmosphere. I dined here this past Saturday night with a group of 9 to celebrate a birthday, not only was the food outstanding, but our Waiter (Bucky) was excellent. My family was impressed with the entire experience and the authentic Italian cuisine. A must to try is the grilled octopus appetizer and the Radiatore pasta dish. You really can't go wrong with any selection from the menu. Did I mention their notable wine list!!! I would highly recommend this restaurant and am already planning my next visit.Special Features:
- A good place for a business lunchpickydinerDined on 10/15/2014An informal, dining room with well-spaced tables, very clean and not noisy. Service was very good. There are many specials of the day, although we stuck to the menu. This was a business lunch for two and the restaurant was perfect. We shared a perfectly prepared grilled octopus. I had a grilled skirt steak over baby arugula ordered medium and served medium - pretty good for a meat that is often under or overcooked. There are many interesting pastas, both on and off the menu. My companion had a pasta and was very pleased. We skipped dessert and coffee, but there are ample selections. The wine list was limited, but reasonably priced. I do a lot of business entertaining and this place fits the bill perfectly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pasta Lovers ParadiseUrbanisticoDined on 10/13/2014The two most outstanding qualities about Zero Otto Nove is its pastas and ambiance. In a city inundated with very obnoxiously loud eateries, this place is a refreshing retreat. The pastas are all home made and really delicious. Plus, it's the perfect place to have an intimate evening with people you would like to connect to while sharing a tasty meal. Whether it be a family, close group of friends or significant other. In a city filled with many tight quarter restaurants with low ceilings and bad noise acoustics, Zero Otto Nove offers a more civilized experience without having to break the bank and minus the pretension.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- eastonthewestsideeastonthewestsideVIPDined on 10/10/2014A late night find- great, attentive service, huge portions of delicious food- and the bartender mixed my favorite cocktail superbly! The tables are ample and each in their own space- not on top of each other, so even though there is an elevated noise level, you can hear your dinner mates' voices and carry on a conversation. The place is spacious and gracefully decorated, and true to its original Arthur Avenue roots!Special Features:
- Good food; exceptional servicelive2eatVIPDined on 10/10/2014This is our new go-to restaurant in the flat-iron neighborhood for reliably good food and very good pizza. But the real stand-out is service that is rare to find in this sort of casual restaurant in which you are treated with just the right degree of special attention with none of the unctuousness that generally goes along with it. A very nice experience, as long as it's not too busy and noisy.Special Features:
- Great PlaceNJTonyDined on 10/8/2014A bit pricey, but the food is outstanding. The décor makes you feel like you are in Italy.Special Features:
- Meh food, odd enviromentOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/5/2014It was "ok" but not a cool place and not worth the fairly high pricing.Special Features:
- Flavorful dishesOpenTableMbuVIPDined on 10/5/2014This is the second time we dined here. Had a wonderful first experience so returned. Again the food was wonderful, staff very nice & service was very good. Both times were Sunday early dinner so can't comment on crowds/noise. The dishes are wonderful! We love Roberto's on Arthur Ave after Yankees games so to find this gem on 21st St made us very happy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding mealOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/5/2014I went with a group and 2 of us had the veal ossobuco. It was outstanding. The decor is warm and cozy and the wait staff was very attentive. Excellent service. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingIMatDined on 10/2/2014Wonderful food wonderful service wonderful night. We celebrated a special birthday and the ambience was wonderful but the food was even betterSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful ItalianMartydocVIPDined on 9/27/2014An excellent restaurant, our first time but not last, with great service and a friendly and warm staff. THe food was superb especially their version of Osso Bucco and their calamariSpecial Features:
- Enjoyable Visit-Delicious FoodsassyspoonDined on 9/26/2014Had dinner with a group of 4 after work on Friday Evening. We ordered 3 different entries at our table (goat cheese stuffed raviolis, tin foil pasta dish, Veal Osso Buco) and all were delicious. We enjoyed the miniature meatballs with polenta as an appetizer. Cocktails were also very good with a very nice wine recommendation made by our waiter. Overall the service was excellent. We have eaten at Robertos in the Bronx which happens to be a favorite. Trattoria Zero Otto Nove lived up to Roberto's Reputation for delicious food. Overall a very enjoyable experience. It is a change in ambiance from other NYC locations as it is quite spacious. This is great for groups but makes it is a bit noisy. We will return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A pleasant experienceWillMEDined on 9/25/2014While there is nothing memorable about the food, we once again enjoyed the experience. The food is certainly good, earthy and plentiful, though not intricate or especially distinctive. We enjoyed the three courses we had (a sausage and broccoli rabe appetizer, rabbit cacciatore and a seafood risotto), especially the appetizer (the sausage was excellent). We also had an interesting side of sauteed escarole (if I remember correctly) with capers, anchovies and parmesan. The risotto was a bit more like paella than a traditional risotto, but tasty and plentiful. The rabbit was a bit on the bony side but moist and flavorful. The wine list offers a wide variety of Italian options, with many at affordable prices. Our server was excellent.Special Features:
- Consistently GoodbikerbabeVIPDined on 9/24/2014No matter what I order, it's always superb. The pasta dishes are made to order and come piping hot. The pizza is out of this world with a thin curst so it's not too filling. And, the fish entrees are always cooked to perfection. We started with the meatballs and polenta on this visit as well as the eggplant appetizer and both were good. The meatballs melt in your mouth. We then got a pizza (arugula) and an entree to split and it ended up being the perfect amount of food (if you don't mind being full!). Save room for the tiramusa or biscotti, both are a real treat. Love this place!!!!!!!Special Features:
- Great menu for kidsHarp28VIPDined on 9/20/2014This was for a kids' birthday and a perfect choice at that! You cannot do without the Nutella pizza, a favorite. Great service too! A memorable meal and evening!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find!KathyVIPDined on 9/16/2014We had a wonderful dinner at Zero Otto and will definitely be returning on future trips to NYC. Ordered everything our waiter recommended and it was all fabulous. Great sea bass special and pasta with fresh black truffle. Lovely profiteroles and cheesecake for dessert and the red wines were fabulous!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food and serviceMAS2013VIPDined on 9/15/2014Great new restaurant, attentive service, cannot wait to go back aganSpecial Features:
- Great central NY restaurantJulharringworthDined on 9/14/2014Authentic New York Italian eating Great pizzas and salads Good simple menu and wine list Friendly helpful staff Reasonable price I would definitely go backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very disappointed.gigiDined on 9/11/2014when to the new Armonk location and I would never go back. very expensive and the food was just fair.expected the restaurant to be outstanding. very disappointed
- Food Good, Service FairKeyGuyDined on 9/7/2014Good Italian fare. Service needs improvement. Went on a not very busy Sunday Evening and the service was slow and irregular. One drink served instead of two. Vegetable served well into our meal. Forgotten bread. They usually do better. Even so......Pasta was great.Special Features:
- ExcellentGarymanVIPDined on 9/6/2014Great food, fantastic service. Would go again in a heartbeat. Pizza and pastas are all delicious!Special Features:


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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
The GoPro 3D Camera
Sunday, July 27, 2014
GTR & Exotic Car Event at Orlando Speedworld
Orlando Speed World Dragway held it's 1st ever GTR & Exotic car event this past weekend. It was a grand sight pulling into the lot and seeing GTR's racing Ferrari's and a significant number of attendees.
I stopped by in the afternoon as thunderclouds were sounding off in the distance, typical for Florida this time of year. Despite the heat, humidity and harsh shadows from the sun, the turnout as commendable, especially with high numbers Nissan GTR's (AKA Godzilla)
The Nissan GTR is no joke; it's fast, it's state-of-the-art, it's has 4 wheel drive and 600HP! In terms of Supercars it's a bargain for the performance and loved by Japanese car fans worldwide. They sound amazing ripping down the track and have a great aggressive look.
This black and gold GTR really caught my eye, great color combo and seriously sweet ADV.1 Rims
Speaking of affordable Supercars there was a good number of Corvettes there. I saw a couple of C7's and some really nice Z06 C5's.
This C5 below had a massive turbo kit and a bit of an "Iron Man" theme going on.
Unfortunately as I was getting warmed up with the photography a typical late afternoon "Wrath of God" Florida rainstorm hit. Literally as I hit the shutter on the above shot the sky opened up and buckets of water fell sending me scrambling with my gear back to my car. Most of the exotics sadly departed but that was understandable.
I sat the storm through as most storms this time of year are less than an hour long. Sure enough as the sun came back and the car event carried on. Racing however, never resumed due to a very wet track.
A tastefully modified hardtop Honda S2000 by "All Version Motoring" had also waited out the storm. I am always a fan of a nice JDM and this one made me smile.
I always felt the S2000 never really got as much recognition as I felt it deserved, mostly because soon after it hit the streets the Nissan 350Z came along and took the lime-lite.
After the storm passed many of the racers were just being social. I had a chance to shoot some very nice cars out on the open blacktop including this black Z06 C5 Corvette.
A little rain on the car but nothing major.
I closed out my afternoon with some more shots of the attending GTR's; I really liked this Regal Red color:
That pretty much sums it up, it was a good day despite the rain; great cars and cool owners.
Thanks for reading,
- The Savage
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Asia in my own backyard
Many photographers travel the globe in search of exotic places and cultures different from our own; I love to travel but sometimes such exotic adventures happen right in your own backyard. Cultural festivals are a great way to experience another country when it's unfeasible to do so otherwise.
Here in Orlando Florida I am so blessed to be in a culturally rich city that such festivals happen locally (or in nearby cities) several times a year. Being part of a multi-cultural household the whole family loves to attend these experiences such as the recent Asian Culture Festival held at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall.
The "Asian Culture Festival" was produced by the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida and offered a full day of entertainment featuring talented dancers, musicians, martial artists, artists, vendors and of course amazing food.
This was a show not to be missed.
The thunder of Japanese drums echoed down the halls as the crowd waved a sea of smartphones up to capture the sounds and energy of the room
The dragon dance left the stage and circled the halls of Fashion Square Mall, it was very cool to see dragons flying past all the name brand stores a sort of contrast between old a new worlds, it made the atmosphere something very special.
These ladies from Okinawa were wonderful to watch as they did traditional dances, they had a wonderful stage persona.
The ribbon dancers were a crowd favorite, the bright yellow and pink ribbons created a beautiful illusion of complex patterns and and shapes, The children in the audience were in awe.
Dancers from Indonesia and Thailand really brought a unique style to the event; each had a wonderful elegance to their performance.
The Bollywood style Indian performance electrified the crowd with color and high energy music; The choreography was so much fun to watch and the ending with the ribbons and the flag was fantastic.
An Indonesian performer brought many smiles with his Vibraphone type instrument and some skillful playing.
Of course the food was excellent, flavors from all over the east (my favorite being Indian) but there was also a candy maker there who not only made tasty treats, she made them quite beautiful as well.
I was a bit sad to leave such a great event, it felt like return home too quick after a wonderful trip but at least there wasn't a 15 hour flight to catch. With a tummy full of great food and exotic melodies still echoing in my head it was a day very well spent.
So if your looking to get away from the norm don't overlook the potential of the communities in your own backyard.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Corvette Rig Shot
My Corvette rig shot was featured on Flickr Explore two days ago at #356 in the top 500.
I was very happy about that being it was the first time I had attempted a full rig shot in the traditional sense with the whole cross bar and suction cup bracket mounting. Here is a behind the scenes picture of the setup:
I had two assistants: Ryan See and Jacques Rossouw who helped with the setup. In the photo above we had the bar mounted and I was simply framing up the shot before entering the car to drive it. I was using a 14mm zoom on a Sigma 8-16.
To actually take the photo my assistant Ryan sat in the passenger seat while I drove the Corvette at around 5 MPH. Jacques ran along side of the car in case something went astray with the setup.
The Canon 6D has a remote shooting ability via Wi-fi Canon app so Ryan could see what the camera was viewing on my smartphone and activate the shutter. I would then stop the car and tweak the settings via the cell phone and do another run. The final settings were about 1/10th of a second at around F25 due to the bright sun, but this still gave a nice effect of speed. The Sigma is a dome shaped lens so a ND filter was not possible to attach.
Supplies needed for such a shot:
Crossbar $50
(If you have a heavier camera like a Nikon D800 you might consider a more heavy duty cross bar, I would suggest aluminum piping at Home Depot or the like) or perhaps a speaker mounting pole like:
2 x Fat Geko's $50ea
Oben Ball Head $75
2x Monfrotto Superclamps with stud: $30ea
2 x Female adapter for Manfrotto Stud (hooks the bracket to the clamp) $4.50ea
1 x Double sided stud (to mount ball head to pole) $7
And of course the camera and lens of your choice.
In post the rig was removed via cloning and the color was adjusted to be dramatic.
Tip: To make the rig removal easier in post, on location before you take the camera off the rig set up a tripod and match the cameras height and perspective. Remove the rig from the car. Place the camera on the preset tripod position and take a shot of the car. You can now easily mask out the rig items that were attached to the car instead of endless cloning.
A super cool project that resulted in a very cool shot.
Thanks for reading
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Full Circle
Well say hello to my new set of wheels. I have been between sports cars for a couple years now and as much as I appreciate Honda's family cars I was very anxious to get back behind the wheel of a great handling and visually striking car. My search was originally for a Lotus Elise but I started weighing in all that I needed out of a sports car (including space for camera gear) the long road brought me to the car I adored as a child, the American sweetheart known as the Corvette.
As I dug deeper into the reviews and owner feedback I found of all automobiles I had considered the Corvette had an overwhelmingly strong response. It was winner of one of Motor Trends "Car of the year" and a car with a 9.5 out of 10 overall rating by over 500 owners on Kelly Blue book, the case for the biggest bang for the buck was strongly in favor of the Corvette.
Considering I have for over two decades been the biggest import car fan I hadn't even considered searching for an American car but this beautiful red head won me over in Daytona and after a day with her I knew this was the driver seat I was meant to be in.
The first day I drove her with the roof off on a winding road, I was a kid again….this car left me speechless and smiling. The thunderous purr, the wind in my hair, the bright red paint shining in the Florida sun…it was heaven on earth.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Gamemaker, a photo by Savage Land Pictures on Flickr.
It wouldn't make more than a Google search to discover my connection with the video game industry by the end of this year I'll have done some combination of sound, music and or direction on over 50 title from EA and EA Sports. So when asked to give a presentation on my past experiences for the studio and provide a recent self-portrait I opted to try out the famous "Joel Grimes" three light array and do a sports cover shot.
As for the Football, a little story about that. If you work at Studio Tiburon for around five years or more John Madden will personally sign a football for you (you can see the signature right under the front crease). The ball represents a sort of right of passage to veteran game development.
This year I'll have been in game development 12 years and have made games on nearly every gaming platform since the PS2 era.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The Endurance Race Of Creativity
Happy New Year everyone!
As the New Year rolls in I don't think I am alone in wanting to dive deeper into creative projects.
In my last post I talked about wanting to pursue image creation that told a story in 2014; This got me really thinking of what that really entailed. I have been looking at a lot of creative shots on Flickr for inspiration and reminisced about projects I had attempted in the past that were more than just pretty lights, cars and color.
I recently gave a talk in Orlando about the importance of a vision in assisting creativity in photography. In this lecture I also made mention that it is "artistic vision" that help answer both the questions of "How can one stand out when everyone seems to be a photographer these days?" and "What is a professional photographer anyway?" I also talk about the importance of having a creative circle of friends or peers to help the artist deal with things like being creatively overwhelmed, creative block or the inability to progress.
The talk is about creative vision in photography, feel free to listen in here:
Beyond that it was requested by one of the attendees of the local lecture that I walk them through the entire creative process of a shot from concept to creation. I was happy to find in my archives that I had enough material to show how back in 2009 that a creative group of friends and I were able to bring a video game character to life in a project called "Photographs from the Mirrors Edge"
The Mirrors Edge Cosplay Photo breakdown
My top 4 Creative Vision tips:
- Design a vision: Start with a storyboard or description on paper.
- Form a creative circle of friends: The cure for creative block!
- Never give up: Many people give up not knowing how close they were to success. Learn and try again.
- When it comes to gear: Own the vision – rent everything else
Looking for more inspiration?
Recommended reading:
Eric Curry - Painting with Light: Lighting & Photoshop Techniques
Recommended viewing:
Ric Burns – PBS Ansel Adams Documentary
Ted.com: Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius
Ted.com: J.J. Abrams: The mystery box
Ben Shapiro – Gregory Crewdson Brief Encounters
This movie is on Netflix currently
Benjamin Von Wong - http://www.flickr.com/photos/iintrigue/
Emily Soto - http://www.flickr.com/photos/emsoto/
Kirsty Mitchell - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirsty841/
Marco Villani - http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcovillani/
Eric Curry - http://www.flickr.com/photos/43349201@N04/
Kim Carrier - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23242298@N05/
Rosie Hardy - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rosie_hardy/
Elena Kalis - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugarock/
LaraJade - http://www.flickr.com/photos/larajade/
anka zhuravleva - http://www.flickr.com/photos/anka_zhuravleva/
An Le - jackbritboy - http://www.flickr.com/photos/alvdesign/
Benjamin Bjorn - http://www.flickr.com/photos/benbjorn/
Hannu Huhtamo - http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhuhtamo/
Joel Grimes- http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelgrimesphotography/
Ben Heine - http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/
Chris Hutchison - Dark Stars Photography - http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkstarsphoto/
Norbert - Noro8 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/noro8/
Whendell S - http://www.flickr.com/photos/whendelsouz/
Crystal - http://www.flickr.com/photos/crystal-/
Brad Wagner - http://www.flickr.com/photos/iambradical/
Eve North - http://www.flickr.com/photos/evenorth/
David Talley - http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtalley/
Alexstoddard - http://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-stoddard/
Creative Groups on Flickr
Light Junkies - http://www.flickr.com/groups/lightjunkies/
.:Utterly Surreal:. - http://www.flickr.com/groups/utterlysurreal/
dream or reality? - http://www.flickr.com/groups/dream-or-reality/
Anime Cosplay Photo Magic - http://www.flickr.com/groups/undyingmagiccosplay/
Dramatic Portraits - http://www.flickr.com/groups/dramatic-portraits/
d r e a m s c a p e s - http://www.flickr.com/groups/dreamscapes/
I hope you find some inspiration in all of this and have a wonderfully creative start to 2014!
- Jesse


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