The references alone would make this a good movie, but the skilful writing and perfectly timed comic acting push this into a league of it's own. - Chris Nixon
Oh yes. Pegg & co are clever and great at blending the genres. Hot Fuzz is fun too, but not as good as SOTD. - Abby Martin
I think Shaun and Hot Fuzz were both brilliant, it's a style of humor we rarely get in mainstream movies. If you haven't seen Hot Fuzz yet, I think you'll like it if you liked Shaun. - cmiper
The dialogue about the Stone Roses was classic. - Jim Goldstein
Oh I love Fuzz too. I was a *little* disappointed the first time I saw it, but it get better with every viewing. - Chris Nixon
Do yourself a favor, watched SPACED. It's amazing, and full of all the same WIN (and cast) that SotD had. - Haggis (Sean)
Spaced is brilliant! (Thank goodness no attempts at an American remake as of yet.) - Abby Martin
I love both movies as well. I need to watch Hot Fuzz again to catch the nuances of the witty dialogue. - Alan Le
Spaced was what brought me to Shaun of the Dead. My favorite TV show. Ever. - Chris Nixon
After Hot Fuzz, my husband went around saying "Yarp!" for days. I'm not sure why that's what stuck with him but it made him smile so +1 Pegg & co. - Abby Martin
Never heard of Spaced, bookmarking it on Netflix now, thanks. ;-) - cmiper
This is one of the greatest comedy satires I ever saw. I like the scene when they want to sneak in into the bar but the street was full of zombies, so they start acting like zombies, too, LOL.. - George The Writer
Did anyone else play this game as a kid? I think I played it so much that I wore it out. I was part geek, part cop wannabe. Deadly combo for the delicate electronics. - Anthony Citrano via Bookmarklet
That was great! I think my parents still have this stashed away in a closet. - Jeremy Brooks
We played it a lot but we ended up leaving batteries in it for too long and they exploded. My childhood exploded with it. I have never fully recovered. - Akiva Moskovitz
I loved loved loved this game. I musta played it a million freakin times. It was fun to play even just solo. - Tad - just Tad
Thanks! I have been more involved in the interview process lately, and it's difficult to find questions that effectively filter out the people that know what they are talking about, and the people that have memorized books and buzzwords. I think I'm going to just go with the Ikea one though. - Jeremy Brooks
The large sensor on the Canon 5D naturally produces a lot of vignette depending on the situation. That said, I always control vignette after the fact in post processing, adding or reversing vignette to taste. - Thomas Hawk
Can't remember Brian, likely though. - Thomas Hawk
Lightroom 2.0 maks it so easy to add or remove vignetting now. I really like the effect on certain photos. - Jeff P. Henderson
CS3 Camera Raw is good at it as well. Nice shot, the vignetting while slight, draws the eye to the centre. Shows how even slight vignetting can have a strong effect. - Roberto Bonini
Slight vignetting ? I would call it extreme. If it was the lens/camera combo that did this I would rate the combo a fail. - Brian Sullivan
I think the best way to do a vignette is with the lasso and curves. Completely custom to the image. - Andrew Acomb
When I mean slight, I mean that you could put in more. Yeah I'd rate that a fail too. But properly controlled in post and you get some amazing results. - Roberto Bonini
Doesn't do much for me. But that's OK Thomas produces a lot of great images. I have chosen to limit myself to favouriting no more than two a day of his though -- you just need to have limits. ;-) - Brian Sullivan
Andrew, If you haven't tried Lightroom 2.0 yet, you might want to check it out. It has three additional sliders for significantly more control over vignetting than the previous version. Also it will now properly add or remove vignetting from a cropped photo. - Jeff P. Henderson
@Jeff - I've been using Lightroom and love it, I will upgrade to 2.0 this weekend, I've been hearing many good things about it. - Andrew Acomb
"Jeff Atwood and I ... [are] starting to build a programming Q&A site that's free. Free to ask questions, free to answer questions, free to read, free to index, built with plain old HTML, no fake rot13 text on the home page, no scammy google-cloaking tactics, no salespeople, no JavaScript windows dropping down in front of the answer asking for $12.95 to go away. You can register if you want to collect karma and win valuable flair that will appear next to your name, but otherwise, it's just free. - J. McConnell
Cool. Cuz I can't stand getting expertexchange results in my google queries. - Josh Haley
I look at it as Yahoo! Answers for programming questions. - Alan Le
oh they also have an interesting podcast by the same name that's worth listening to if you're a developer or interested in the software industry. - Alan Le
Guess it's ready enough for prime time they're starting to bring in the spokespeople? :) - Paul Whitaker
Paul: no spokespeople are involved yet. That is what is cool about this effort. - Robert Scoble
Cool! Just signed up for the beta. A coworker and I were just talking about how crappy the google results have become for programming q&a lately. - Jeremy Brooks
Robert: I meant you! :) Sounds neat, though. Looking forward to it. - Paul Whitaker
Paul: I'm not a spokesperson. I haven't even talked to the company about this yet. What you are reading here and on my blog at http://scobleizer.com/2008/08/... is completely from hearing about this via word-of-mouth. - Robert Scoble
Wow, this is really cool! i already think stackoverflow-style application in any collaborative environment such as business projects or any other information and data exchange implying environment would be ideal. - Hayk Hakobyan
As I commented earlier, the employee in question acted outside the rules set by MOMA and took it apon himself to have a person ejected DESPITE other people in the gallery performing the same actions. As "Director of Visitor Relations", you are not some type of low level employee, you are a person who is the public face of an organisation. - John Worthington
I like that you also mentioned the general harassment photographers are facing everywhere. It concerns me that this is getting to be commonplace in our society. - JMS
thanks Phill, I'll correct that in the post :) - Thomas Hawk
I am with JMS but would add the photograhy 'IS A CRIME' virus has also infected the UK and France. - Mel.Buckpitt
increasingly I'm hearing stories of harassment in the UK. I think much of the recent harassment in the UK can be directly attributed to a public campaign on the part of the UK's Metropolitan Police to demonize photography. http://thomashawk.com/2008/03/... - Thomas Hawk
Excellent followup. I can't wait to hear the response to this issue form Simon and the SF MOMA. - Jeff P. Henderson
powerful, thanks for sharing your experiance - sean percival
I attended the Ekka this weekend (Queensland, Australia's version of a state fair) with the intention of photographing it. I rang the organisers before hand and they said while it is not allowed, they will not enforce it. The Terms Of Entry signage outside also said photography or video is not allowed. Within 50 meters from the front gate, I counted at least 11 DSLR in use. If these rules are going to be created, they must be enforced or face this type of situation occuring. Luckily, I was not 'Blinted'... - John Worthington
@tv the UK stuff is blown out of proportion and the met only covers London where u shoot daily without harm - Phill Price
It's nice to read a follow up story after everyones emotions quieted down. - Bob
Consider the fact that Thomas did take the time to follow-up. Reading other posts from over the weekend, I really think this got blown way out of proportion. It's almost surreal. - Charlie Anzman
Not sure what planet I was on yesterday but I completely missed this whole incident till I saw @stevenhodson 's post on it . I have had similar, but not as direct, experiences over the past couple of days...more to say about this on the blog later. - Karoli
I don't think this is blown out of proportion because too many photographers are experiencing harassment. Seriously people, we need to wake and up and start making some changes before our rights are taken away. I know this many sound extreme, but it all starts with a small act that no one says anything about or objects to. - JMS
JMS... I guess the TWiP guys are gonna sell out of their 'Photography Is Not A Crime' shirts real fast! (I'm still getting a Hey Everybody!) - John Worthington
@Thomas: Thank you for following up (and listening to your wife about the choice of language on your original post). Like Jeff and others, I also wish the museum would respond somehow. - David Muir
me thinketh thou doest prostesteth too much - gregory lent
blint looked like an idiot once, you are going for the third straight day .. and that is not a hostile comment, simply offered as something to look at. there was a more mature way to do this, justification to the nth, or even explanation to the nth, is not efficient or effective. it is often better to simply let things go. - gregory lent
Shakespere does have a way with words, Gregory. I agree. Surely this could have been settled with a nice, civil letter to the management? Sticks and stones, you know? - Roberto Bonini
gotta forgive him at some point, or you'll be dragging it around the rest of your days. imo. - Josh Haley
Good post Thomas. I disagree Gregory. Because this incident has already received so much attention it requires clarification. Search google for Simon Blint... - Rafael Robayna
One of the things that bothers me about this whole affair is just the issue of Googling for Simon Blint. It turns up hundreds of references to Mr. Blint, calling him jerk, asshole and will likely permanently affect his future job prospects, From TH's account (which no doubt is truthful), his actions were objectionable and uncalled for. But Thomas does not have to worry about future job issues and searches in the same way. He is hiding behind an alias -maybe hiding is too strong a word but he is using an alias (as he freely admits), - Brian Sullivan
You know, it looks to me like photographing people in public without their consent is actually illegal in Canada - see http://www.stevekwan.com/archi... and http://www.cbc.ca/technology/s... - due to privacy laws. Clearly unenforceable, and I know it doesn't apply in this case, but it's interesting. I bet European (and UK) laws are similar. - Owen Byrne
I don't know who's right and who's wrong here, but if I ever see Thomas Hawk in my neighborhood, I am staying the hell out of his way. Seriously, this kind of contretemps scares the shit out of me. I'm a teacher. What if some day one of my students' parents decides to blog about something I innocently said or did in class that happened to piss him off? How long before my home phone and kids' pictures are all over the web? If you think it can't happen to you, well, don't be so sure. - Nathan Rein
For those awaiting a response from SF MoMA - to my knowledge they haven't issued one yet, but people started posting comments on an unrelated post in the SF MoMA blog. Suzanne from SF MoMA ended up responding, but she said that she didn't know the scope of the complaints and couldn't weigh in, and could everyone please stay on topic? http://blog.sfmoma.org/2008/08... - Ontario Emperor
@Owen, As you pointed out, Thomas is in the US where it is Not illegal to take photos of people in public places. Usage of the image is where permission or release comes into play. For non commercial and news related uses permission and releases are generally not required. Of course there is always common courtesy. If someone asks nicely not to be photographed I certainly oblige. Thomas has stated many times that he fallows this mantra also. Of course that was not the case in this instance. - Jeff P. Henderson
@Jeff, I just brought it up because I take pictures myself, and I am in Canada, and I sometimes feel uncomfortable taking pictures of strangers and posting them on flickr (especially children or teenagers). But I never thought it would be illegal. - Owen Byrne
Good follow up. People really should be careful how they act in public. You never know who's got a camera. :-) - Jeremy Brooks
This has been a very interesting event to follow. I would love to hear a reaction from the MOMA to see if they are paying attention. - Michael
Regarding MOMA's response, the only reactions I've seen were a comment in the MOMA blog and two verbal replies to Mona's post. It sounds like a response is being prepared. - Ontario Emperor
sometimes I think that the security guards need to pass around headshots of Thomas with a note attatched that says "Leave alone -- will cause bad publicity". The rest of the time, I just figure that they already have been passing around his headshot, which is why he gets stopped much more often than anybody else. - Wirehead
The reason he gets hassled more than anyone else is that he probably shoots photos more than anyone else. He carries his camera everywhere, so he's bound to run into people who object to it's presents or object to being the subject of his photos. I've seen him shoot and anyone that has knows he gets very focused on what he is doing, almost to the point of possibly not knowing who is around him or what is going on near him. - Jeff P. Henderson
(cont) What probably happens sometimes is that he will be busy shooting and someone will make an expression or gesture of displeasure to his activities or his presents. He might not even notice. The next thing you know the person gets annoyed and confronts him. I can easily see this scenario happening. - Jeff P. Henderson
Jeff, this excuses his losing his temper HOW? Andrew Peterson gets hassled more BECAUSE of his declared renegade photography (google "thomas hawk renegade photography") and not because of his so called dedication to the art of photography or his standing up for photographer rights. What Andrew wants is his own personal pass to take pictures whenever and wherever he wants. - Leather Donut
Leather, Have to agree with you on the renegade photography part. This has always rubbed me the wrong way. I think Lane Hartwell gave a comprehensive summary and opinion here. http://photobusinessforum.blog... But in this case I don't think that was the issue as he was clearly shooting in an area that he was allowed. - Jeff P. Henderson
I have simple question how or what reasoning can any public figure of an art institute submit that suddenly denies an art patron their art patronage simply because they take photographs? Is there a sing that states "you lose your art patronage rights if you carry anything with a camera lens?" What we had here was miss communication between two art patrons f''ed up by a very naive public rep. - Fred Grott
Dude, Aaron. You don't even know. That may quite possibly be the number one pick up line I get. "DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN You got *ss for an Asian" ...and people wonder WHY I hate clubs/bars - Mona N.
@Cyndy: How do you read a numbered list where 9 items are blank? - Derick Valadao via feedalizr
I couldn't even imagine using that line. Anywhere. Anytime. - Aaron Brazell
Well, I mean... it's loaded. First of all its disrespectful, even for *me*. Second of all, Jesus, it's race-baiting. :-p --- And I'm really really disrespectful at times, by the way :-p - Aaron Brazell
Mona: When I do finally meet you, you better bet you know what I'm saying now :) - Justin Korn
JK: I will drop kick you in the head ;) @Aaron: It's the same, all over the country (NYC/LA/SF/Boston/DC) but then again, this is at clubs/bars. - Mona N.
Mona - I've had an avatar in SL since Nov 2006. What's your av's name? - Tad - just Tad
Mona: No doubt. But, like Justin, now I will use the line on you. But I can haz ninja skillz so will sidestep your headbutt. - Aaron Brazell
I'll see in a few weeks, bitch! ;) SEA, you're going right? @Tad: SECOND LIFE = DO NOT WANT - Mona N.
No I won't be in Sea. But will be in SF next weekend. Avoid me. :) - Aaron Brazell
Seattle, dude. You're not going? Aug. 21~ RE: SF, Wordcamp? - Mona N.
Yeah, Seattle's not working out. But yes, re WordCamp. I'm presenting. - Aaron Brazell
Nope, just looked at my calendar, I'll be in Tahoe :) - Justin Korn
Justin: "There will be a cocktail party starting at 9 p.m. at Pete’s Tavern, about 1.5 miles from the venue. (Closest Muni stop is King St. and there are plenty of parking lots around)." http://2008.sf.wordcamp.org/sc... - Mona N.
LEGO + bacon + Star Wars + FF (both FriendFeed and Firefox) + anything and everything with a power switch = insta-date. Unfortunately, I get the WORST pick up lines. EVER - Mona N.
What's to like about this type of mindless crap polluting Friendfeed these days...? *gawd* why is it that if women wants attention it has to be some sex inspired bullshit...? FAIL!!! - Mario Olckers
I would add "11. Women know men better than men know themselves." - Hayk Hakobyan
worst pickup lines Mona N? I cannot imagine you getting all the worst ones with that personality of yours.. - Fred Grott
Ones that women don't know, and vice versa:) - Igor Poltavskiy
or "I can do that" Um, I know you CAN. But do you WANT to??? - Mona N.
Amen! I worked with someone who always said that. And then got offended when I wasn't impressed with what she had to say. I also don't think saying "I'm a blunt, honest person" excuses what is generally tactlessness. - JMS
JMS: AGREED, words may be forgotten, but one can never forget how it makes them feel.... I still do that... work in progress =\ - Mona N.
Yeah, exactly. "Tell me this..." is up there with those too. While we're at it, people that start off with "So..." ALL the time really get on my nerves. - Donato (ricin) via twhirl
JMS, my motto is life is too short to mince words. :D - Cyndy
Sounds like they're trying to prepare you for some bad news. But I agree, just spit it out! - zoblue (Zulema)
In all seriousness though, how do you approach a friend with a criticism that is intended to produce a positive influence. If i say "Your a dinglehopper" if that is all I say it sounds more like an attack. - Geoff Schultz
Or are we assuming that this is a statement from someone who is not in the position of trusted adviser. - Geoff Schultz
Don't give advice unless it's asked. I learned the hard way and still working, since I can't keep my bacon hole shut ;) - Mona N.
mmmmm bacon, what were we talking about? - Geoff Schultz
JMS, FTW! Also, I have a nasty habit of apologizing a lot. It pisses people off because, if you do it often enough, others start to think of you as disingenous, at best. - Helen Is SOOO Not Of Troy
I have a similar beef with "Honestly, ..." or "To tell you the truth, ...". It implies that you're not usually honest or truthful. Everyone should omit these excusatory prefixes from their lexica. - Kevin Fox
How about "I hope this doesn't come out wrong, but..." - JMS
JMS, if you have to use that prefix, you *know* it will come out wrong ;) - Robert Blum via Alert Thingy
Aha! I'm not the only one who still uses asterisks around emotes. *flails arms* - l0ckergn0me
I never even used emotes like that, but I *do* use asterisks and _underlines_ in place of text decoration (bold, italics). Plain text good. - Chris Kim A
They recently started selling Peets here in Dallas. I had some about a million years ago the last time I was on the west coast, none since. - Harvey Simmons
Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration at 111 Minna Gallery Troy Paiva, a local photographer who is one of the best night photographers around and has now published his second bookof abandoned night photography images, is holding an opening at 111 Minna tonight celebrating the release of his new book, Night Vision: The Art of Urban Exploration.
My wife and I are going to stop by the book opening tonight. Hope to see you there!
Troy publishes as "Lost America" on Flickr. - Thomas Hawk via Bookmarklet
from article: "The few seconds of mild shaking during Tuesday's earthquake didn't do much damage, but CNN's coverage did. My daily productivity was cut in half when I had to spend all afternoon answering calls and e-mails from my parents, grandmother, cousins and everyone else I know on the East Coast to tell them I was a proud survivor. The only thing that broke was the cellphone system, because Sprint had an 800% spike in calls -- half of which were from my family." - Robert Seidman via Bookmarklet
I had several calls as well. And I live in the San Francisco area. - Jeremy Brooks
I'm in SF as well and also had a couple of calls. - Robe
