the big picture - human landscapes from above

boston.com does a really great series called "the big picture" which if you are unfamiliar with them, it's photography with a theme. and they're all really interesting, haha. i figured i'd blog this one of human landscapes because it's really gorgeous.. and also at times really depressing how humans are shaping the earth in the more negative spectrum.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/04/human_landscapes_from_above.html

you should also check out these sets of pictures too:
at work
scenes of the recession
these are really interesting to see because of the stark contrasts in employment and unemployment.

seredipitous!

these two pictures came one after another on an rss feed. it's super ironic.

before: "yay! so pretty!"


after: "oh crap. time to go home."

i fail

sorry about being unfaithful to this blog :[
good thing is that i have a bunch of stuff to share through research -- primary sources are pretty rad.

but this will have to do till then:
http://photosthatchangedtheworld.com/

some of these are amazing. familiar, but profound on its impact on the world and society. ch-ch-check it out! it's updated everyday as well.


first picture on the internet 1992

hitchcock covers

vanity fair held photoshoots recreating some memorable moments from a selection of alfred hitchcock's films featuring contemporary celebrities. among them are scarlett johansson, robert downey jr., seth rogan, and naomi watts, just to name a few. these are really good. classic hollywood rules.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/hitchcock_stills200803

beangrowers - not in a million lovers

this video is kinda like the dude that took a picture of himself for like.. 20 years or whatever and buck's want2bsquare piece. but i think it uses the technique in a really smart way to get the song's point across. it lies in their design decision to simulate real photos from different times and places.. and men. i especially like the lip syncing.