Great images from Icelandic volcano

All from Denver Post Global air traffic is disrupted for an unknown amount of time, millions of dollars are lost daily, all due to one little eruption and some killer wind patterns. Nature’s big fu to thinking we’re on top of things in 2010. Good perspective. Ash + wind are all it takes to keep us grounded. Duly noted.  Read More

Endless Night in Russia

This is it – this is what I have been looking for. Murmansk is the largest city in the world north of the Arcitc Circle, but sadly its population is in decline. Currently the 300,000 residents endure 2 full months of darkness every winter. I want to know how a human copes in this sort of environment. What happens to the social structure, the ability to be productive, and... Read More

André Paul Pinces

Lurking around HMAb I became befuddled and charmed by a cute little post on André Paul Pinces. Later, on his site, I found three of his films he’s done as look books for clothing labels. More charm. You may recall an earlier post where I shared a similar approach to a clothing label and their upcoming collections. My point of view is that these are much more effective... Read More

North Coast Dreams

Spring break. It was largely desolate on the north Oregon coast – suited me just fine! I hopped in a trusty white Prius (hah) and booked myself a room in the tiny hamlet of Manzanita. I still have a bit of sunburn on my face, and there is sand in my cuffed pants. The Oregon coast has been my playground for about two decades, this time I wanted to see it and feel it simultaneously.... Read More

Adam McRae

Adam McRae is about to graduate from uni up in Bellingham, Washington – I heard about his images over lunch the other day and somehow I remembered his name. Must have been the french fries. I don’t think Mr. McRae will have any trouble finding commission once graduated – his eye is solid and his work has a point of view. This is what I call dreamy. Nice work... Read More

Flickr says Hello

Flickr is reaching out. I was just reading about their new Hello, India group that allows users to post that one image that ecompases the idea of India. Wether you’re a native or a traveler, well I’ll let them explain: “If you live in India or have been lucky enough to have traveled there, we’d love to see that one photo that you feel encompasses what India... Read More

Hedi Slimane diaries

Hedi Slimane (pronounced “eddy“) was recently interviewed by Dirk Standen, editor-in-chief at Style.com, via email, on where design, fashion, and music are heading in the new decade. In response to a question about new forms of digital media taking over, Hedi responds: “You don’t fight but embrace a natural evolution, really, and try to figure out how it would... Read More

Visualizing Science

A good friend of mine emailed me these and they are just too intense not to share. It appears there are some specs and some actual photographs mixed in here, but the description is where the SLAM happens. Love it when my brain hurts. Hurts so good. Biomimicry has been an interest of mine for a while, particularly in architecture. I suppose it’s funny for an organic creature... Read More

Jesse Brew’s Alaska Photography

I was pleasantly surprised the other morning waking up to a new set of photos from Jesse Brew taken on a recent trip to Alaska. The photography is stunning not only because the subject matter is so strikingly beautiful (which it is) but also his treatment of color and use of cropping are spot on. I have family in Alaska and it is no secret that we at FORTPORT have an affinity for... Read More

Group Love – fire forts

Fire stations. Most of them are historic, and most of them you can stay in for free. I love the fact that these places are so remote that no one really knows they are there, but often they are full of all our creature comforts. Well, some more than others. Ridiculous locations, even more ridiculous views. Just a few of the oldies are in this cute little set. Imagine waking up to... Read More