Nude Sydney
Sat, Aug 7 2010 06:42
| Photography, Art
American photographer Spencer Tunick, the unrivaled documentarian of staged public nudity, has had hordes of people undress for him around the world in order to capture what appear to be vast seas of flesh undulating across open spaces. His newest image, unveiled yesterday, is a record of an event, which he calls "The Base," staged during Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities in March. It portrays a throng of over 5,000 naked bodies carpeting the space outside the Sydney Opera House. Via artinfo.com
Comments
New Website Is Up
Sun, Jul 18 2010 03:09
| Photography, Design
I know I've been vey slow with my updates due to a lot of changes in the last couple of months. Here is the all new Eruptive Element design refresh for now. and also my new photograpy collection Beach of Sorrow. Hopefully the blog updates will be back in full force again soon. Stay tuned.
More Photography
Sat, Jun 12 2010 12:37
| Photography, Design
More photography have been added taken at the Auckland Harbor City at night. View the whole collection here.
Photography Page Updated
Mon, May 31 2010 11:47
| Photography, Design
Hey all, I have been busy with the move, work and other things hence the slow blog updates. I'd like to announce my new collection of photography titled Melbourne Seaside. Hope you guys like it. More will be added soon, but for now please take sometime and have a look at the collection here.
Inspiration: Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull Timelapse
Mon, May 17 2010 11:42
| Photography, Video, Inspiration
Melbourne's World Class Stadium
Sun, May 9 2010 01:13
| Photography, Architecture, Design
Aami Park Rugby League stadium officially opened its doors to kick off a great game between NZ and Kangaroos. The world class stadium is located in Melbourne, Australia's sports and culture capital. It features a bio frame design which the exterior of the stadium is also covered in thousands of LED lights to be programmed to display a variety of patterns and images. The stadium holds 31,000 fans and is upgradable to 55,000 in future plans. More pics and video after the break.
Chobi Mini Digital Camera
Thu, Apr 15 2010 09:00
| Photography, Gadget
"Ultra compact, multifunctional Pocket sized Chobi Mini Digital Camera is one of the most compact digital camera's ever! Yet it takes incredible digital photos. Chobi Mini Digital Camera can Video at 1280 x 960 pix 30 fps AVI movies and take 2048 x 1536 pix pictures." Via www.geekstuff4u.com
The Mirror Man
Sun, Apr 11 2010 10:48
| Photography, Art
"I was in LA and this guy shows up in a suit from head to toe made of glass. I thought it was pretty cool. I asked him if I could take a picture from below. So this is me laying on the ground with a broken mirror above my head pointing. Pretty Cool! " Via silverskysolutions.
Inspiration: Kimiko Yoshida
Wed, Mar 17 2010 08:30
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Amazing photography by Japanese born photographer Kimiko Yoshida who takes a stand against contemporary cliches of seduction, comes up with a testament to her own message.
Real Life Paintings
Wed, Mar 17 2010 08:18
| Photography, Art, Culture
"Alexa Meade's innovative use of paint on the three dimensional surfaces of found objects, live models, and architectural spaces has been incorporated into a series of installations that create a perceptual shift in how we experience and interpret spatial relationships." Via alexameade.com
Samsung NX10 Review
Sat, Mar 13 2010 07:12
| Photography, Gadget
If you missed my first post on the camera, here is another review and sample shots of it. The camera is great like I said perviously. A great advantage to the traditional DSLR is the compact size, however I have my reservations. The camera seems to have a flickering effect when shooting video, you can see that evident in the video I took indoors with the pancake lens at a local bookstore in Auckland especially when I was approaching store lighting closely. As indicated by the camera's manual the maximum continuos video shooting you can do is 25mins, which is good enough. Thats to allow the sensor to rest and not overheat. Still photography is great and next to none in its class and competes with higher end DSLRs as far as I am concerned. My Nikon D300 had a simmilar quality photos to this camera. A major drawback is the lack of support of Samsung Raw files on the Mac platform. Something professional photographers might frown upon. The camera would probably sell for around the NZ $1000 mark comparatively to the Aus $899 price tag. Overall I'd say this is the best point and shoot camera you'd have except that its a lot more than that. This is the camera you'd carry around with you most of the time, hence produce a lot more photos than those carrying the bulk of the traditional DSLR carnage but still produce similar results. I personally love it, and with few tweaks and further firmware upgrades from Samsung I see this new hybrid format blowing up big. My rating is 3.9/5.
Samsung NX-10 Hands On
Tue, Mar 9 2010 09:55
| Photography, Gadget
I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the new generation cameras the Samsung NX10 before its release date in New Zealand. The camera is intuitive, easy to use and if you are like me is sick and tired of the bulkiness of your "professorial" camera, this makes a great companion that you can take anywhere. It has a nice grip and fits in the hand nicely. Here is my initial photo samples I took on the night of my first encounter. I will hopefully post more samples when I get the time to know the camera a bit more. Enjoy.
Comments (1)
Inspiration: Marc Da Chunha
Thu, Mar 4 2010 09:43
| Photography, Inspiration, Design
Truly breath taking photography/photoshop work comes from the talented Marc Da Chunha.
Melbourne The City of Art And Culture
Sun, Feb 21 2010 01:09
| Photography, Art
I took these photos on my recent trip to Melbourne, Australia. I love the city. Everything about it bursts with art and culture. I was also lucky enough to go to the Australian Ron Mueck exhibition, the man responsible for the amazing human like sculptures seen around the world. Check out more photos inside.
Comments (1)
Inspiration: Guido Daniele
Thu, Jan 28 2010 08:44
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
The Italian body paint artist Guido Daniele does body paint like no other. The details and perspective of these animal paintings are so beautiful and mesmerizing that its hard to believe that these paintings are on someones hand. Just amazing work!
Its So Complex
Tue, Jan 26 2010 08:48
| Music, Photography
I am loving those long exposures of Drake on Complex magazine. Photography By Matt Doyle; Styling By Anoma Ya Whittaker.
Sky
Tue, Jan 26 2010 08:31
| Photography, Video
Filmed in Dubai over 5 days and nights. Shot on the Canon 7D, 2x5DmkII and one Panasonic GF1. Via philipbloom.co.uk
JUNTA Digital Editorial
Tue, Jan 19 2010 11:18
| Photography
“JUNTA” Digital Editorial is one of the mot creative editorial photography I've seen in a while. Photography via Barrikadestudio.
Inspiration: Ansen Seale
Sat, Jan 16 2010 11:00
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Over the past 10 years, I have pursued a little-known genre called "slitscan photography. Far from being just a visual curiosity, it has become a substantial tool for the exploration of themes meaningful to me. I have found slitscan photography to be an excellent vehicle for ideas central to my work-- ideas about time and our place in its continuum." Via ansenseale.com Rihanna Does W Magazine
Sat, Jan 16 2010 10:55
| Photography, Fashion
Inspiration: Hiroshi Sugimoto
Wed, Jan 6 2010 06:53
| Photography, Art, Inspiration, Design
Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto has always used his camera to explore unseen phenomena. His latest project, called Lightning Fields, the award-winning photographer traded optics for electricity. He wields a Van de Graaf generator to send up to 400,000 volts through film to a metal table. The resulting fractal branching, subtle feathering, and furry whorls call to mind vascular systems, geologic features, and trees. Although some of the effects happen by chance, the artist does try to exercise control. “I have a kitchen’s worth of utensils that produce sparks with different characteristics,” he says. “But there are many variables — weather, humidity, perhaps even what I had for breakfast — I’m never sure what influences the results.”
Snapshots Form NYE 09
Fri, Jan 1 2010 09:33
| Photography
I just cant believe that another year is behind us already. It makes you appreciate friends, family and the valuable moments of each day as it goes by. Here is some snapshots I collected with my point and shoot camera that I keep on me at all times of new years eve 2009 in Auckland. Enjoy :-)
A New Dawn
Thu, Dec 31 2009 07:36
| Photography, Freebies, Design
Inspiration: Gabriel Wickbold
Sun, Nov 15 2009 07:35
| Photography, Inspiration, Design
I think this is some of the most out of the box inspiring photography I've seen to date. Truley amazing work that you cant miss. Via Gabriel Wickbold.
Martian Landcapes
Sat, Nov 14 2009 02:38
| Photography
Since 2006, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been orbiting Mars, currently circling approximately 300 km (187 mi) above the Martian surface. On board the MRO is HiRISE, the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment camera, which has been photographing the planet for several years now at resolutions as fine as mere inches per pixel. Collected here is a group of images from HiRISE over the past few years, in either false color or grayscale, showing intricate details of landscapes both familiar and alien, from the surface of our neighboring planet, Mars. I invite you to take your time looking through these, imagining the settings - very cold, dry and distant, yet real. Via boston.com
Inspiration: Guido Mocafico
Sat, Nov 14 2009 02:14
| Photography, Art
Italian descent, Guido Mocafico was born in Switzerland in 1962. A specialist in still life, he works regularly for international magazines like Paris Vogue and Wallpaper. He has also undertaken numerous advertising campaigns for Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Clinique, Shiseido, and Hermës. Over the past four years, Mocafico has been at work on a personal project related to architecture, and he continues to explore aesthetic and scientific themes in nature. He lives in Paris and also has piblished a book called Serpens.
Photoshop.com For iPhone Released
Sun, Oct 11 2009 07:36
| Photography, Design
New Photography Is Up
Sat, Oct 10 2009 12:21
| Photography
Here is some photos from my trip to a 350ha coastal dairy farm nestled between the townships of Wellsford and Warkworth, 2 hours north of Aucland. The surrounding scenery is just beutiful. Checkout the whole collection here.
New Photography To Come
Tue, Oct 6 2009 08:57
| Photography
Just a quick update on the work to be added to my folio this week hopefully. Stay tuned :-)
Inspiration: Taryn Simon Photographs Secret Sites
Tue, Sep 29 2009 09:42
| Photography, Video, Art, Inspiration
A truly meaningful and inspiring talk comes from Taryn Simon of TED talks. A must see.
Lilly Allen For Chanel
Tue, Sep 29 2009 09:05
| Photography, Advertising, Fashion, Design
For Fall Winter 2009/10, CHANEL is introducing the COCO COCOON COLLECTION. The new line of casual sleek handbags and accessories in washed lambskin or nylon. Reversible tote bags and handbags, that when turned inside out reveal the signature quilted CHANEL pattern. The line also includes some fabulous travel bags.Karl Lagerfeld chose to work with Lilly Allen to launch the campaign and although the collection. The Collection launches October 3rd. Via chanelcocococoon.com
Inspiration: Dan Robin Smith
Tue, Sep 22 2009 07:31
| Photography, Advertising, Inspiration, Design
Truly amazing work that required a lot of patience. Via Dan Robin Smith which one of his most recent work include Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 album cover.
Inspiration: Photographic Horror
Sat, Sep 12 2009 09:10
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Truly amazing but also creepy photos of doll like girls that take on a stament.
"In a broad sense, all of my works demonstrate a kind of oppression. If conditions allow, parents plan a future that they think will be good for their children. If they are not wealthy enough, they hope their children will have a skill and then they force them to develop it. As children grow up, their character is distorted by the inappropriate pressure of their parents and their schools. The appearances of my figures drift between real people and dolls. While the image is aesthetic, I also want to reinforce the strong sense of distortion." Via Zhang Peng.
Iain Crawford Photography
Sat, Sep 5 2009 12:34
| Photography, Fashion
Inspiration: Moonmilk
Thu, Sep 3 2009 06:50
| Photography, Inspiration
A very inspiring collection of phoography with its moody coulours and silhouettes. Via photographer Ryan Mcginley.
Tommorow Starts Today!
Mon, Aug 31 2009 09:26
| Photography, Advertising, Video, Design
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept. Also Checkout more photos in this post. Via BMW.
Inspiration: X-Ray Photography
Sun, Aug 30 2009 12:25
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
The Beatiful Game
Sun, Aug 30 2009 12:09
| Photography, Design
Happy 50th Mini!
Thu, Aug 27 2009 04:34
| Photography, Design
BMW's Mini concept commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the public debut of Alec Issigonis' original Mini. Via Autoblog.
Chrome!
Thu, Aug 27 2009 04:12
| Photography, Art
Underwater Photography
Sat, Aug 22 2009 01:47
| Photography, Advertising, Art
Unusual photography done underwater. These shots have been heavily retouched for the ads but never the less they are surely stunning. via photographer Zena Holloway.
Thriller Fashion
Mon, Aug 17 2009 07:37
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
He is maybe gone, but his influence in fashion, music and art stays forever. A tribute to the King Of Pop via photographer Terry Richardson for Harpers Bazaar Magazine.
Handmade Ads
Tue, Aug 11 2009 07:31
| Photography, Advertising, Design
Totally original advertising that is made entirely by hand. Comes from Ogilvy & Mather (Singapore).
In Love And War
Tue, Aug 11 2009 07:22
| Photography, Advertising, Art, Design
Cover and photography concepts for the upcoming Amerie album "In Love & War". A very unusual approach to the boring photography using uninspiring techniques like black and white. I'd like to see this type of thing more often used in promoting music artists. At least the artwork would be highly praised among the design community if the music didn't take off.
The Beckhams For Armani
Mon, Aug 10 2009 10:31
| Photography, Advertising, Video, Fashion
A look at behind the scenes of that famous shoot for Emporio Armai Underwear. Checkout the official photos in this post.
Inspiration: Staudinger Franke Studio
Tue, Aug 4 2009 05:56
| Photography, Advertising, Inspiration, Design
Amazing work is coming out of Staudinger Franke studio. They are an Austrian photography & advertising agency founded by Robert Staudinger & Andreas Franke. Some of their photoshop work is first class retouching. Make sure to check more of their work here and on their website.
The Wonderful World Of Silicon
Thu, Jul 30 2009 07:49
| Photography, Art, Design
Truly astonishing silicon sculptures come from the artist Sam Jinks. It is quite frightening how detailed the sculptures are and how deep the look and human condition of his work can leave you.
Madame Peripetie Photography
Tue, Jul 28 2009 05:01
| Photography, Fashion, Art
Madame Peripetie's style is a mix between fashion and abstract. The result is outside the box ideas and photography.
Kuroshio Sea
Sat, Jul 18 2009 07:36
| Photography, Video
'Kuroshio Sea' is the name of the second largest aquarium tank in the world which resides in Japan. The main tank holds 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water and features the world's second largest acrylic glass panel, measuring 8.2 meters by 22.5 meters with a thickness of 60 centimeters. Whale sharks and manta rays are kept amongst many other fish species in the main tank.
Jackson 5
Wed, Jul 1 2009 08:27
| Photography
These photos were taken back in 1978 when MJ was about 20 years old for the
Epic Records album with the Jackson 5. Via photographer Jeffrey Scales.
MJ Around The World
Tue, Jun 30 2009 07:23
| Photography, Art
The world reacts to the death of Michael Jackson. A collection of pics that tells a story.
Michael Jackson: Life In Pictures
Mon, Jun 29 2009 08:11
| Photography, Art
A good collection of pictures of the life of Michael Jackson. A legend that defined
a whole culture.
Eternal In Time
Mon, Jun 29 2009 08:03
| Photography, Art
Giant Photography
Thu, Jun 25 2009 07:29
| Photography, Art
Chewed Gum Sculptures
Thu, Jun 25 2009 07:07
| Photography, Art
Crazy Photography
Wed, Jun 24 2009 07:06
| Photography, Art
Alice In Fashionland
Tue, Jun 23 2009 08:39
| Photography, Fashion, Art
A very creative fashion editorial that was shot for the US Vogue Magazine back in
December 2003 with model Natalia Vodianova and photographer Annie Leibovitz.
First look: Alice In Wonderland
Tue, Jun 23 2009 07:59
| Photography, Art
Check out the just released promo pictures of the movie Alice in Wonderland.
I personally can't wait because it was one of the captivating story-lines/cartoons
to watch growing up. Releasing March 5, 2010. Via usatoday.
Hey Cupcake!
Sat, Jun 20 2009 05:04
| Photography, Fashion, Art
Hair Sculptures
Sat, Jun 20 2009 11:46
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
Its a Typo
Sat, Jun 20 2009 11:34
| Photography, Fashion, Art, Design
Fallen Princesses
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:43
| Photography, Art
An ongoing project by the talented photographer Dina Goldstein placing fairy tale princess
in real life situation which tells the story that life doesn't always have a "Happily ever after"
Paper Faces
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:38
| Photography, Art, Design
Inspiration: Creative Photography
Thu, Jun 18 2009 03:35
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
The Vegetable Museum
Sun, Jun 14 2009 09:57
| Photography, Art
Celebrity dolls
Sat, Jun 13 2009 04:34
| Photography, Art
Inspiration: Clay Art
Sat, Jun 13 2009 11:45
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Inspiration: Space Canvas
Sat, Jun 13 2009 11:03
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Its amazing to see what the Hubble Space Telescope has captured from over half a light year away from us. A truely inspiring master pieces where the human hand had nothing to do with. Images via telegraph.co.uk
Inspiration: Balloon sculptures
Fri, Jun 12 2009 07:34
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Artist Jason Hackenwerth is famous for making striking balloon sculptures that imitate microscopic or alien life.
Inspiration
Sat, Jun 6 2009 04:14
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
Inspiration
Tue, Jun 2 2009 08:49
| Photography, Art, Inspiration
