Quote of the Day – October 19 2015
“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it.”
Ansel Adams
Photographers I Admire – Mario Testino
Mario Testino OBE (born on October 30, 1954) is one of the most popular fashion and portrait photographers. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as Vogue, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and GQ. He has also created images for brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Versace, Michael Kors, Chanel, Estée Lauder and Lancôme.
Alongside his 35-year […]
Quote of the Day – October 18 2015
“The painter constructs, the photographer discloses.”
Self-pic. Exercise in lighting.
Susan Sontag On Photography
A new look on about.me
Quote of the Day – October 17 2015
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.”
Stella Adler
This algorithm can create an imitation Van Gogh in 60 minutes
An algorithm that mimics the styles of some of history’s greatest painters has been developed by researchers in Germany.
The technique is impressive in itself but it’s not simply another case of machines showing how they can out-dazzle humans at their own game. Rather, it’s designed to demonstrate exactly how these types of neural networks can […]
Quote of the Day – October 16 2015
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”
Michelangelo
What I’m reading… ‘I Did It For Science!’ by Joy St James
My friend Joy St James. Postmodern Moll Flanders, adventuress, sinner, explorer, yogani. Recovering prude, former nerd, brainy bimbo…
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Quote of the Day – October 15 2015
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.”
Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh
Taking A Selfie Can Increase Your Life Expectancy
Can a simple selfie really tell you when you’re going to die?
Not quite, but the emerging field of facial analytics can give you and your insurance company an educated guess.
According to a recent study, facial features are the best indicator of this ‘true’ age. The Face Aging Group at the University of North […]
