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Title: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on April 14, 2007, 07:56:37 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/vibepa/107.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lady Chatterley on April 14, 2007, 07:58:05 PM
All you need is love!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on April 22, 2007, 06:14:43 AM
(http://64.111.216.18/ul/2166-hp2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: carlos on April 23, 2007, 06:15:40 AM
A real queen
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 24, 2007, 11:37:15 PM
:'D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on April 25, 2007, 06:50:35 AM
(http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9104/070417fotohk5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on May 12, 2007, 03:09:04 PM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/467500579_bd0197a71b_o.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 13, 2007, 03:44:48 AM
This website is very strict about direct linking to images, but here (these are not photoshopped)

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1169903&WxsIERv=Obrvat%20747-406&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=XYZ%20-%20Eblny%20Qhgpu%20Nveyvarf&QtODMg=Cuvyvcfohet%20%2F%20Fg.%20Znnegra%20-%20Cevaprff%20Whyvnan%20%28FKZ%20%2F%20GAPZ%29&ERDLTkt=Argureynaqf%20Nagvyyrf&ktODMp=Wnahnel%2021%2C%202007&BP=0&WNEb25u=Nyqb%20Ovqvav&xsIERvdWdsY=CU-OSN&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=73489&NEb25uZWxs=2007-02-03%2000%3A13%3A45&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=23999%2F725&static=yes&width=1200&height=832&sok=JURER%20%20%28%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173017%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173016%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173015%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173014%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173010%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173009%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173008%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173007%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173006%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173005%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169904%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169903%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169902%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169901%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169900%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20&photo_nr=72&prev_id=1169904&next_id=1169902

Chicks in bikinis, planes, nice beach--what else could you want?

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1159525&size=L&width=1280&height=865&sok=JURER%20%20%28%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271162432%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271162233%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271161725%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271160625%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271160612%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271160215%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271160075%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271160037%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159952%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159900%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159696%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159573%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159572%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159525%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159524%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20&photo_nr=119

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1156090&WxsIERv=Nveohf%20N340-313K&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=Nve%20Senapr&QtODMg=Cuvyvcfohet%20%2F%20Fg.%20Znnegra%20-%20Cevaprff%20Whyvnan%20%28FKZ%20%2F%20GAPZ%29&ERDLTkt=Argureynaqf%20Nagvyyrf&ktODMp=Qrprzore%202006&BP=0&WNEb25u=Fretr%20Onvyyrhy%20-%20NveGrnzVzntrf&xsIERvdWdsY=S-TYMW&MgTUQtODMgKE=NS488%20nobhg%20gb%20ynaq%20ba%2009.%20V%20yrnir%20vg%20gb%20fcrpvnyvfgf%20jurgure%20vg%20vf%20ybj%20be%20abg...&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=114769&NEb25uZWxs=2006-12-26%2000%3A26%3A20&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=186&static=yes&width=1000&height=679&sok=JURER%20%20%28%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159478%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271159317%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271158892%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271158859%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271158798%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271158786%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271158760%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271157236%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156936%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156698%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156696%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156519%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156345%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156343%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271156090%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20&photo_nr=135&prev_id=1156343&next_id=NEXTID
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: carlos on May 13, 2007, 12:34:39 PM
You won't find her on the streets.. She's a princess.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on May 13, 2007, 12:45:53 PM
Quote from: carlos on May 13, 2007, 12:34:39 PM
You won't find her on the streets.. She's a princess.

Beautiful cat.

I'm a cat fan  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on May 13, 2007, 12:51:55 PM
My fave artist:

(http://japan.helnwein.com/stc/ghpicts/gh1559.jpg)

(http://www.songsouponsea.com/Promenade/Cloister.jpg)

(http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2001/spirit/large/02.jpg)

(http://www.southern.net/wm/paint/auth/friedrich/friedrich.solitary-tree.jpg)

(http://www.southern.net/wm/paint/auth/friedrich/friedrich.morning.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f9/Caspar_David_Friedrich_023-2.jpg/460px-Caspar_David_Friedrich_023-2.jpg)

(http://www.linesandcolors.com/images/2006-06/friedrich_450.jpg)

...and of course...

(http://www.success.co.il/knowledge/images/Wanderer-above-the-Mists-Friedrich.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: carlos on May 13, 2007, 04:24:32 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on May 13, 2007, 12:45:53 PM
Beautiful cat.

I'm a cat fan  :)

Are you?. So,go to http//absolutelycats.tripod.com, and you'll
have pictures of hundreds of the most beautiful cats you
ever saw.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 13, 2007, 04:45:34 PM
Quote from: carlos on May 13, 2007, 04:24:32 PM
Are you?. So,go to http//absolutelycats.tripod.com, and you'll
have pictures of hundreds of the most beautiful cats you
ever saw.

Carlos - link excluded the : after HTTP - try CATS (http://absolutelycats.tripod.com/) for the website suggested -  ;) :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on May 13, 2007, 04:53:26 PM
When my cat, Gourmet 12 years tabby, shuffles off his mortal coil [can't see it happening any time soon] I will get one of these:

(http://absolutelycats.tripod.com/ZBengalFarup.jpg)

Thanks for the link. I've seen the site before but not for a while so its nice to revisit. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: carlos on May 15, 2007, 07:00:15 AM
I present to you great Sarah Bernhard, on a fine
roll:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: orbital on May 15, 2007, 07:32:25 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 13, 2007, 03:44:48 AM
This website is very strict about direct linking to images, but here (these are not photoshopped)

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1169903&WxsIERv=Obrvat%20747-406&Wm=0&WdsYXMg=XYZ%20-%20Eblny%20Qhgpu%20Nveyvarf&QtODMg=Cuvyvcfohet%20%2F%20Fg.%20Znnegra%20-%20Cevaprff%20Whyvnan%20%28FKZ%20%2F%20GAPZ%29&ERDLTkt=Argureynaqf%20Nagvyyrf&ktODMp=Wnahnel%2021%2C%202007&BP=0&WNEb25u=Nyqb%20Ovqvav&xsIERvdWdsY=CU-OSN&MgTUQtODMgKE=&YXMgTUQtODMgKERD=73489&NEb25uZWxs=2007-02-03%2000%3A13%3A45&ODJ9dvCE=&O89Dcjdg=23999%2F725&static=yes&width=1200&height=832&sok=JURER%20%20%28%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173017%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173016%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173015%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173014%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173010%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173009%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173008%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173007%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173006%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271173005%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169904%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169903%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169902%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169901%27%20BE%20cubgb_vq%20%3D%20%271169900%27%29%20%20beqre%20ol%20&photo_nr=72&prev_id=1169904&next_id=1169902

I don't know, this one definitely looks like tampered with to me. Look at the woman holding the baby -walking near the water, and the man in blue shirt/shorts. That's some weird perspective  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on May 15, 2007, 01:02:50 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on May 13, 2007, 12:51:55 PM
My fave artist:

Remember to post those on the art that is good (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,43.0.html) thread!

Maciek
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on May 15, 2007, 07:00:19 PM
(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/4228/hollywoodsign2yz5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 15, 2007, 08:08:33 PM
Quote from: orbital on May 15, 2007, 07:32:25 AM
I don't know, this one definitely looks like tampered with to me. Look at the woman holding the baby -walking near the water, and the man in blue shirt/shorts. That's some weird perspective  ::)

Go to SXM sometime and then come back and tell me they've been tampered.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 16, 2007, 11:08:21 PM
um....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on May 17, 2007, 01:52:52 AM
Poor girls, they are in need of help and comfort! Ripped clothes, no undergarments, propably undernourished aswell!  And then that cheap plastic wig the left one is wearing ! The pink stockings that don't match....They need more than a total make-over! ;D

this is what they need!
Thermal underwear is becoming increasingly popular as comfort makes a fashion comeback in the 21st century. What's more, thermal underwear is, quite frankly, the new sexy. And it's not only because goose bumps are not terribly attractive. Thermal underwear is a surprise and a promise, like long skirts, gloves, head scarves, thigh-high boots and a diamond ring in a small unprepossessing box. Thermal underwear is warm and cuddly, soft to the touch, sensually teasing. Today's thermal underwear is beautifully constructed from top-quality materials that allow your skin to breath while keeping you warm so you can get on with your day and not worry about the weather.

(http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/images/us/local/products/detail/f05479_dt.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scriptavolant on June 20, 2007, 05:26:50 PM
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7206/tommy3dh7.th.jpg)(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1731/trillo1qf0.th.jpg)
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/198/titty1wr0.th.jpg)(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6106/io23sf6.th.jpg)

That's me with my second family (from the up left): Tommy, Trillo, Titty, Me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on November 18, 2007, 02:20:12 PM
staircase
(c)Vishhh
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on November 18, 2007, 02:20:52 PM
walkway above ground
(c)Vishhh
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 18, 2007, 06:14:43 PM
There should be way more image spam in here, it should be pure 56k death... Pretty things:

(Edit: BTW, this was also an experiment to see if I could negate the resizing timeout thing caused when more than 6 images are uploaded, and it worked)

(http://www.yourlost.com/imguploads/0200714095800zj7.jpg)
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 18, 2007, 06:35:52 PM
(http://www.yourlost.com/imguploads/indexpkkhptv9.jpg)

What is this?  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 18, 2007, 06:38:28 PM
Quote from: Corey on November 18, 2007, 06:35:52 PM
(http://www.yourlost.com/imguploads/indexpkkhptv9.jpg)

What is this?  :D

Honestly not sure, I saw it on GMG ages ago and thought it was wonderful enough to save to hd. Not sure who posted it, though :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 18, 2007, 06:45:34 PM
Quote from: Lethe on November 18, 2007, 06:38:28 PM
Honestly not sure, I saw it on GMG ages ago and thought it was wonderful enough to save to hd. Not sure who posted it, though :(

BTW, that one with the mouse having sex with the other mouse in the mousetrap is some funny shit.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lady Chatterley on November 18, 2007, 09:07:11 PM
Quote from: Lethe on November 18, 2007, 06:38:28 PM
Honestly not sure, I saw it on GMG ages ago and thought it was wonderful enough to save to hd. Not sure who posted it, though :(
All these pics,very interesting,thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 19, 2007, 06:01:58 AM
wow, that's a lot of pictures, Lethe....
my favorite is probably the bull charging at the guys on the tower
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: sidoze on December 07, 2007, 01:01:21 AM
saw this on the BBC news site, a picture of Budapest Keleti station. Straight out of some cold war spy film/novel huh?

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44283000/jpg/_44283929_budapest_416.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 19, 2008, 12:25:54 AM
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j161/haphillips/TexasCheese.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Novi on January 19, 2008, 06:37:13 AM
(http://www.baywideweb.com/content/images/NotNowKid.jpg)

             Not now, kid!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 19, 2008, 07:35:26 AM
Quote from: Novitiate on January 19, 2008, 06:37:13 AM
(http://www.baywideweb.com/content/images/NotNowKid.jpg)

             Not now, kid!!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 19, 2008, 09:26:19 AM
(http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6758/hourlz4.jpg) (http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/6758/hourlz4.jpg)

I love adverts like this. I almost want to click to see what elaborate bullshit they spin to justify the claim, but my PC would no doubt be crippled by viruses the moment I load it. I have a fantasy that one of these adverts will just lead to a webpage that simply says "How? I'm the president of GlaxoSmithKline"...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on January 19, 2008, 09:33:32 AM
The more the western world preaches abandonment in an ugly, lemming like political correctness way, the more I like this Sibelius picture. So sardonic, haha ... "stop whining about africa, just pass me a cigar",,,, :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Jean_Sibelius_1939.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 20, 2008, 07:24:16 AM
One of my favorite views, I've seen it a hundred times but finally had the wit to take a picture the other night. A storm had just passed through and was now to the east, and the sun was going down behind me. From my front porch:

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/Infrontofthesunsetresize.jpg)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: uffeviking on January 20, 2008, 02:22:19 PM
Outstanding beautiful view! May I hang around your front porch a bit longer? I'll be quiet, just want to enjoy looking at your reforestation project. They are about two feet high, or are those green things weeds you did not pull?  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 20, 2008, 04:15:09 PM
Quote from: uffeviking on January 20, 2008, 02:22:19 PM
Outstanding beautiful view! May I hang around your front porch a bit longer? I'll be quiet, just want to enjoy looking at your reforestation project. They are about two feet high, or are those green things weeds you did not pull?  ???

Thanks, Uffe. Yes, those are the pines that have survived the first year. They have got between 20 + 30" tall by now, but even the ones that haven't grown so much look very sturdy. A year ago they were so small that I stepped on some by mistake...  ::)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on January 21, 2008, 07:04:08 AM
A couple of weeks ago, I went to the (new) Museum for photography in Rotterdam.

Excellent exhibition on Italian "Neo realismo"! Some fairly well known names, several examples of superb "amateur" work.

The show made me very nostalgic and sad (even if most photographs were not!) , but in a subtle way I was reminded of how fast "tempus fugit"....Time does fly - let's be happy with these black&white relics.


I found only one example on the Net.

I'll call her Sofia or Gina...or Silvana...

(http://www.fotomaf.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/neorealismo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 21, 2008, 08:21:27 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 20, 2008, 07:24:16 AM
One of my favorite views, I've seen it a hundred times but finally had the wit to take a picture the other night. A storm had just passed through and was now to the east, and the sun was going down behind me. From my front porch:

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/Infrontofthesunsetresize.jpg)

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What kind of wildlife have you seen out your door Gurn?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 09:37:14 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 21, 2008, 08:21:27 AM
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What kind of wildlife have you seen out your door Gurn?

Actually, an amazing amount, Bill. Bobcats (even a puma once!) and coyotes, raccoons, all sorts of small mammals (like skunks! Ewww!). And deer. Hundreds of them. Also an amazing number and variety of birds. They come here to overwinter. So at this time of year, there will be flocks of hundreds of robins, gold finches, cardinals, bluebirds etc. etc. And several different kinds of hawks and owls. The forested part of East Texas, which this is the center of, is one of the best parts of North America for observing critters of all kinds. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on January 21, 2008, 11:32:40 AM
Gurn, your land is my ideal!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Corey on January 21, 2008, 11:32:40 AM
Gurn, your land is my ideal!

Thanks, Corey. Mine too! :D

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on January 21, 2008, 12:27:36 PM
Fantastic photo, Prof. Blanston!  :o  And the variety of wildlife only enhances it...although with all those deer, birds and everything else, nighttime must be quite a high-traffic zone around your house.  ;D

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: bhodges on January 21, 2008, 12:27:36 PM
Fantastic photo, Prof. Blanston!  :o  And the variety of wildlife only enhances it...although with all those deer, birds and everything else, nighttime must be quite a high-traffic zone around your house.  ;D

--Bruce

Well, here's a bit of wildlife. Not as nice a day, but I guess they thought so. :)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/PanoramaDeer.jpg)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on January 21, 2008, 02:03:20 PM
Amazing.  They must like listening to HIP recordings while grazing...

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 21, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 01:56:51 PM
Well, here's a bit of wildlife. Not as nice a day, but I guess they thought so. :)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/PanoramaDeer.jpg)

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Very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: Bogey on January 21, 2008, 02:06:30 PM
Very nice.

As long as they aren't eating your garden (and grapes and fruit trees and... :( )  :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 02:16:58 PM
Quote from: Wurstwasser on January 19, 2008, 09:33:32 AM
The more the western world preaches abandonment in an ugly, lemming like political correctness way, the more I like this Sibelius picture. So sardonic, haha ... "stop whining about africa, just pass me a cigar",,,, :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Jean_Sibelius_1939.jpg)
Peter Boyle would have made a good Sibelius, if his life had been made into a movie.

(http://jimcalabrese.com/images/Monster.jpg)

Here Jean Sibelius seduces a young Swedish dame.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 03:57:38 PM
Gurn:

Aren't those 'golden trees against dark gray clouds' the best!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:09:52 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 03:57:38 PM
Gurn:

Aren't those 'golden trees against dark gray clouds' the best!  ;D

Yes indeed, I think they are lovely in winter. The foliage turns colors like in the north, but many of them don't lose most of their leaves until the new ones come on in spring. So in the sunshine, they stay colored all winter long. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:11:26 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:09:52 PM
Yes indeed, I think they are lovely in winter. The foliage turns colors like in the north, but many of them don't lose most of their leaves until the new ones come on in spring. So in the sunshine, they stay colored all winter long. :)

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Where are you again?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:13:39 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:11:26 PM
Where are you again?

The far eastern part of Texas. About 150 miles due north of Houston. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:15:49 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:13:39 PM
The far eastern part of Texas. About 150 miles due north of Houston. :)

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Cool.  Very nice down there.  What you have there is very similar to our 'Prairie' provinces:  Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  Very beautiful flat lands.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:21:47 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:15:49 PM
Cool.  Very nice down there.  What you have there is very similar to our 'Prairie' provinces:  Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  Very beautiful flat lands.

Rolling hills here, actually, although the camera tends to flatten them out. Being from Vermont originally, I would have thought it was flat here too, except I have seen REAL flatlands, like along the Mississippi River. Unbelievable, if you've never seen them. Your prairies ARE lovely, especially when you get close to the Rockies. I've been back and forth from Vancouver to Montreal a couple of times. One of the most beautiful drives ever. But damn, it's cold, even in the summer!  :o  :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:31:46 PM
Cold in the summer?  What are you talking about?  It gets up to 25 Celsius...maybe 30  :o  Which is what?  77 - 86 Fahrenheit.  Wouldn't want any hotter than that  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:35:59 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:31:46 PM
Cold in the summer?  What are you talking about?  It gets up to 25 Celsius...maybe 30  :o  Which is what?  77 - 86 Fahrenheit.  Wouldn't want any hotter than that  :o

I guess that's a nice overnight temp... ;D  (we do 35 - 37° here rather routinely). I spent a week traveling through western Montana, sleeping in a tent. It was late July, and at night it got down to almost freezing. And this wasn't in the mountains either. Maybe it was a fluke, but the memory lingers. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:13:39 PM
The far eastern part of Texas. About 150 miles due north of Houston. :)

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I dwell in Houston.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:48:16 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:35:59 PM
I guess that's a nice overnight temp... ;D  (we do 35 - 37° here rather routinely). I spent a week traveling through western Montana, sleeping in a tent. It was late July, and at night it got down to almost freezing. And this wasn't in the mountains either. Maybe it was a fluke, but the memory lingers. :)

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Yeah, down in Texas I bet it gets warm  :(  Too warm for me. 

Here's some 'cool down' photos for you!  :D


A winter festival in I think Manitoba:

(http://www.thefamilytravelfiles.com/ezine/articles/images/41024FduV.jpg)


Careful!

(http://www.ec.gc.ca/EnviroZine/images/Issue60/Winnipeg_l.jpg)


Super bass!

(http://image32.webshots.com/33/4/28/89/274642889duorrx_ph.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:53:58 PM
Quote from: Brian on January 21, 2008, 04:42:14 PM
I dwell in Houston.  :)

Cool! Nice place (for a city). I came here from Dallas. Also a nice place (for a city). Nacogdoches doesn't have a symphony or an opera, so you have the advantage of me. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:56:01 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 04:48:16 PM
Yeah, down in Texas I bet it gets warm  :(  Too warm for me. 

Here's some 'cool down' photos for you!  :D


A winter festival in I think Manitoba:

(http://www.thefamilytravelfiles.com/ezine/articles/images/41024FduV.jpg)


Careful!

(http://www.ec.gc.ca/EnviroZine/images/Issue60/Winnipeg_l.jpg)


Super bass!

(http://image32.webshots.com/33/4/28/89/274642889duorrx_ph.jpg)

That Manitoba pictures brings back memories. We used to have an ice sculpture festival every winter in Vermont. Always a favorite thing to do. :)

The whiteout brings back memories too. Like, why I left Vermont... ;)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 05:58:45 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 04:53:58 PM
Cool! Nice place (for a city). I came here from Dallas. Also a nice place (for a city). Nacogdoches doesn't have a symphony or an opera, so you have the advantage of me. :)

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Houston hardly has a symphony. I don't really visit it much - just missed Eine Alpensinfonie this weekend - because I have never been to a HSO performance that I thought was all that good. They do not play with much conviction or intensity; the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra may not technically be a finer ensemble but they have more guts and energy and passion. Heck, for that matter, Rice University's student orchestra has all those things in spades. We have the best orchestra in Houston right on campus! :) Coming up next month - symphonies by Barber (No 1) and Rachmaninov (No 2).  8)

Of course, the Houston Grand Opera is amazing.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 06:03:45 PM
OP!!! OP!!! GURN!!!  IT'S CRACKDOWN TIME!!!!



BANNED!11
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:12:58 PM
Quote from: Brian on January 21, 2008, 05:58:45 PM
Houston hardly has a symphony. I don't really visit it much - just missed Eine Alpensinfonie this weekend - because I have never been to a HSO performance that I thought was all that good. They do not play with much conviction or intensity; the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra may not technically be a finer ensemble but they have more guts and energy and passion. Heck, for that matter, Rice University's student orchestra has all those things in spades. We have the best orchestra in Houston right on campus! :) Coming up next month - symphonies by Barber (No 1) and Rachmaninov (No 2).  8)

Of course, the Houston Grand Opera is amazing.  :D

Pity, at one time it was well-regarded, or so I heard. But being a student is great for you, students I know have the best choices of live music.

Yes, I've heard that. Some day, the stars will be fortuitous, and me and Figaro will get together there. :D

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:14:23 PM
Quote from: 12tone. on January 21, 2008, 06:03:45 PM
OP!!! OP!!! GURN!!!  IT'S CRACKDOWN TIME!!!!



BANNED!11

I don't know, those are some very fine pictures. You have to admit, the man has taste... It's Art! :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 06:16:54 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:12:58 PM
Pity, at one time it was well-regarded, or so I heard. But being a student is great for you, students I know have the best choices of live music.

Yes, I've heard that. Some day, the stars will be fortuitous, and me and Figaro will get together there. :D

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The HSO is still well-regarded ... just not by those of us who go to the Rice concerts for free.  ;D

Hey, starting this weekend the HGO is putting on Die Zauberflote. I will be going twice!  :o


And by the way, that girl's hair is, uh, well-arranged. Or not.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: Brian on January 21, 2008, 06:16:54 PM
The HSO is still well-regarded ... just not by those of us who go to the Rice concerts for free.  ;D

Hey, starting this weekend the HGO is putting on Die Zauberflote. I will be going twice!  :o


And by the way, that girl's hair is, uh, well-arranged. Or not.  ;D

Ah, I see your POV now. :)

Drat, too late to make plans  :(

It's nearly perfectly arranged, IMO. ;)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on January 21, 2008, 06:29:29 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:19:06 PM


Drat, too late to make plans  :(

Oh no, it runs into February. Specifically January 25, 27, February 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 06:39:04 PM
Quote from: Brian on January 21, 2008, 06:29:29 PM
Oh no, it runs into February. Specifically January 25, 27, February 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.  :)

Ah, that's different. Thanks for the info, I'll see what I can do with it. :)

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 22, 2008, 08:59:38 AM
It's not an interesting picture, but an interesting statement that would be a shame not to share. From Wikipedia:

"Antônio Carlos Gomes (July 11, 1836 — September 16, 1896) is one of the most distinguished nineteenth century classical composers"

It's just... profoundly left-field on a level I've never before encountered.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2008, 09:08:51 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 22, 2008, 08:59:38 AM
It's not an interesting picture, but an interesting statement that would be a shame not to share. From Wikipedia:

"Antônio Carlos Gomes (July 11, 1836 — September 16, 1896) is one of the most distinguished nineteenth century classical composers"

It's just... profoundly left-field on a level I've never before encountered.

Perhaps they were referring to his garments?

(http://www.marcusgarvey.com/nimages/495.bmp)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 22, 2008, 09:19:13 AM
;D In older life, be began to resemble Richard Pryor...

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Carlos_Gomes_%28fototipia%29.jpg/200px-Carlos_Gomes_%28fototipia%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2008, 09:25:09 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 22, 2008, 09:19:13 AM
;D In older life, be began to resemble Richard Pryor...

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d7/Carlos_Gomes_%28fototipia%29.jpg/200px-Carlos_Gomes_%28fototipia%29.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: paulb on January 24, 2008, 07:02:41 AM
so i brought up the GMG page and this lovely art work appeared.
anyone know the artist?


what i like about the painting is this was from  pre-implant era ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: paulb on January 24, 2008, 02:19:02 PM
so can anyone take a  guess at the artist.
Matisse?

EDIT
found it in LESS THAN 5 minutes!!

Modigliano!

http://www.canvaz.com/gallery/211.htm
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: orbital on January 24, 2008, 02:22:46 PM
Modigliani. Except the painting is tilted here. It is called Reclining Nude



edit: you already got it  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on January 24, 2008, 03:10:36 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Otto_Klemperer.jpg/360px-Otto_Klemperer.jpg)(http://images.alice.it/sg/foto/gallery_mno/foto_dautore/m_p/helmut_newton/Helmut_Newton/41adfc8bb696e_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 21, 2008, 11:38:51 PM
Apoclolypse now...

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee170/Emperorrobbo/Roflcopter.gif)

Edit:

Oh, and interestingly this showed at the top of the page in the religion thread:

(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5641/image1rb6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 22, 2008, 06:31:09 AM
Check out the pseudo-Blade Runner font. That guy's a replicant.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: sidoze on March 22, 2008, 06:52:45 AM
Quote from: pjme on January 21, 2008, 07:04:08 AM


(http://www.fotomaf.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/neorealismo.jpg)

love this photo -- the large version is hilarious. Along with two or three others there's a copy of it at an Italian cafe which I drink espresso at every day. The face of the guy on the scooter is priceless
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 22, 2008, 01:54:42 PM
(http://www.netzwelt.de/gallery/picture/happy-tree-friends/htf4.jpg)

(http://www.netzwelt.de/gallery/picture/happy-tree-friends/htf3.jpg)

(http://www.blog-city.info/en/img4/4847_20060507-happy-tree-friends.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on March 23, 2008, 11:34:34 AM
(http://www.fun4everybody.com/images/funny.jpg)

(http://www.myspacedev.com/img/funny/funny0153.jpg)

(http://www.berro.com/_funny/funny_dog_man_doctored_picture.jpg)

(http://www.tvgerthe.de/projects/tvgerthe/media/funny_basketball.jpg)

(http://unnsjull.weblogg.no/images/funny_sad_baby_1174469067.jpg)

(http://www.gibbleguts.com/cartoons/gibtoon.gif)

(http://listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/funny-sign1-tm.jpg)

(http://www.innocentenglish.com/cute-animals/funny-animal-pics/funny-polar-bear-pic-img121.jpg)

(http://www.funnyhub.com/pictures/img/funny-bar-signs.jpg)

(http://www.aacc.net/email/images/funny_bike.jpg)

(http://www.visualjokes.com/funny/funny%20pictures%20bigjack.jpg)

(http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif)

(http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif)

(http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif)

(http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/128735617_fc25fddcf4_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 23, 2008, 01:38:09 PM
(http://goodnesstruthandbeauty.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/gypsy.jpg)
Henri Rousseau

(http://www.vmfa.museum/collections/85_438.jpg)
Marc Rothko

(http://www.accountabilityutah.org/IssuesAlerts/LegAlerts/2006/tiananmen-square-tanks.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 23, 2008, 07:06:55 PM
Early Star Trek publicity photos:

(http://www.trekcore.com/specials/rare/KirkSpockRand.jpg)

(http://www.trekcore.com/specials/rare/nimoy_spock05.jpg)

(http://www.uah.edu/~jim/spock3t.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 26, 2008, 11:46:15 AM
http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/

A link to my photos in Photobucket.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 26, 2008, 12:08:13 PM
Quote from: knight on March 26, 2008, 11:46:15 AM
http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/

A link to my photos in Photobucket.

Mike

Well, now I see where your new avatar came from!   ;D

I like these in particular:

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/IMG_6797.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/IMG_6813.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/IMG_6814.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 26, 2008, 12:17:38 PM
Thanks, I think you can wander from album to album by clicking top left. I am just adding some Venice photos. There are some of Morocco....but not in the album marked Morocco. I am only just getting the hang of organising them. I managed to get some family birthday ones mxed up with Northern Cyprus!

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 26, 2008, 12:35:32 PM
Oooooh, particualrly nice ones, Mike:

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/IMG_5433.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/IMG_6737.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/IMG_5557.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Venice/IMG_0450.jpg)

Some of these, however, make me sad & miss New Zealand, like this one that reminds me of the Avon River in Christchurch...  :'(  (Chch is often referred to as "the most English city outisde England")

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/IMG_0631.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 26, 2008, 12:42:14 PM
Thanks for the comments. That's good, I can see from what you have copied that folk can indeed scan round the different albums. That final photo is of a really beautiful village about 15 miles from where I live. I love that calm run of water. At some times of the year there are so many trout further upstream that you feel you could walk across them.

The orange one above is my window in the early morning with the blind down.

The Venice ones are just loading....rather a lot of them. I will get round to the Finland ones some time.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 26, 2008, 06:46:34 PM
Knight, keep at it and one day your photos might even approach the level of Saul's.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 26, 2008, 08:45:36 PM
I like to take similar photos, by the way  :D:

(http://photos-537.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v156/16/15/687686537/n687686537_269709_3846.jpg)

(http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v215/16/15/687686537/n687686537_497304_2828.jpg)
(I quite like the way this one turned out.)

Others I've taken in the past I like:

(http://photos-537.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v154/16/15/687686537/n687686537_304113_4623.jpg)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1215/709781633_0e9815bd0a.jpg)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/114429081_1da9d5dc57.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/150791536_2b6372c23b.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/44/150420647_324bbd5027.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/1266786687_de05172778.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on March 26, 2008, 11:30:47 PM
Quote from: knight on March 26, 2008, 11:46:15 AM
http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Barcelona/

A link to my photos in Photobucket.

Mike

Very nice photos , Mike.

By the way, is that you with the sunglasses?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 28, 2008, 09:09:15 AM
No, not me with the sunglasses, a friend who was also in Barcelona. I do make the odd very rare appearance. I have added a lot of Venice and Finland photos.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on March 28, 2008, 09:15:22 AM
Quote from: knight on March 28, 2008, 09:09:15 AM
No, not me with the sunglasses, a friend who was also in Barcelona. I do make the odd very rare appearance. I have added a lot of Venice and Finland photos.

Mike

Ok, Cool...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 28, 2008, 12:28:06 PM
Quote from: Corey on March 26, 2008, 08:45:36 PM

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1215/709781633_0e9815bd0a.jpg)

amazing how much libraries look alike........
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 28, 2008, 01:14:30 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 28, 2008, 12:28:06 PM
amazing how much libraries look alike........

Hell yeah, that looks identical to my local one. *adds this to a list of things that Yeovil and Florida have in common...*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 28, 2008, 01:42:20 PM
Quote from: Lethe on March 28, 2008, 01:14:30 PM
Hell yeah, that looks identical to my local one. *adds this to a list of things that Yeovil and Florida have in common...*
there was a list?


ah, well, i guess there is one now.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 28, 2008, 01:51:29 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 28, 2008, 01:42:20 PM
there was a list?


ah, well, i guess there is one now.....

ATM it has two entries: contains humans; similar libraries. I am stuck now - the weather certainly doesn't bear comparison... :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 28, 2008, 02:01:13 PM
are there a lot of cranky old people and idiotic teenagers?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on March 28, 2008, 02:38:18 PM
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8559/mahler8th1916uspremiersrv2.jpg)

Mahler 8th - 1916 U.S. Premier - Stokowski/Philadephia Orchestra
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 29, 2008, 05:01:25 AM
 :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2008, 06:04:59 AM
(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2424/ironbutterflyhy9.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on March 30, 2008, 10:16:04 AM
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/69/182191565_0537107963_b.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on March 30, 2008, 10:33:09 AM
Quote from: Keemun on March 28, 2008, 02:38:18 PM
(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8559/mahler8th1916uspremiersrv2.jpg)

Mahler 8th - 1916 U.S. Premier - Stokowski/Philadephia Orchestra

This is a great photo--wow!--which I've never seen.  Many thanks for posting it.   8)

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 30, 2008, 10:36:35 AM
Here's a photo I just remembered of Henry Cowell I've always liked. 

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/b/b1/250px-Henry_Cowell_composing_1960s.jpg)

I love it that he accommodates the cat!  LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 30, 2008, 10:43:00 AM
Quote from: sarabande on March 30, 2008, 10:36:35 AM
Here's a photo I just remembered of Henry Cowell I've always liked. 

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/b/b1/250px-Henry_Cowell_composing_1960s.jpg)

I love it that he accommodates the cat!  LOL


What is it with composers and cats?  ;D

(http://www.berkshirefinearts.com/images/upload/images/318_cw02.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2008, 10:57:08 AM
(http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/906/rvwcatui3.jpg)

What is it with composers and tabby cats...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 31, 2008, 05:52:36 AM
Tabby cats are obviously the best cats for cheesing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesing), which is what composers use to get their best ideas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on March 31, 2008, 06:15:04 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on March 31, 2008, 05:52:36 AM
Tabby cats are obviously the best cats for cheesing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheesing), which is what composers use to get their best ideas.

I don't know of any famous Swiss composers except for Bloch.. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 31, 2008, 06:16:06 AM
Quote from: Saul on March 31, 2008, 06:15:04 AM
I don't know of any famous Swiss composer except for Bloch.. ;)
oh, it's not that type of cheesing  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 31, 2008, 12:04:05 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51414YN9CGL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/0306804379/sr=8-1/qid=1205532258/ref=cm_rev_sort?customer-reviews.sort_by=-OverallRating&x=15&y=10&s=books&colid=&coliid)

"When I initially came across Wagner's Ring it was like a revelation"

"Accusations of anti-semitism make Wagner's Ring a sensitive area today,"

"What you get out of Wagner's Ring depends on what you put into it."

"I first approached Wagner's Ring years ago with some trepidation knowing that many had found it incredibly hard. Fingering between the sheets of this fine volume has however allowed me to ease myself in with hardly any resistance, and I am forever indebted to John DiGaetani for his book b rimming with handy hints and tips.

Much of the superfluous has been cleaned, with each enema and friend and familial connection detailed clearly."


"This has turned a seemingly bottomless of intricacy into the best thing that I've experienced aurally - often leaving me literally gaping."

"Penetrating Wagner's Ring is a wonderful way to spend many a lazy afternoon, or even the odd fun-filled weekend!"

"Initially I had a hard time getting into Wagner's ring, no matter how much I pushed myself, I just couldn't slip into it. However, I found that slowly, after repeated attempts, Wagner's ring loosened up and permitted me the access I'd been seeking.

Now, whenever I get lonely on cold winter nights I just dip into Wagner's ring. I don't think I've reached the bottom of it yet, but I'm getting close"


Maybe I'm just a pervert... but some of these must be intentional...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 31, 2008, 12:07:47 PM
Quote from: Lethe on March 31, 2008, 12:04:05 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51414YN9CGL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/0306804379/sr=8-1/qid=1205532258/ref=cm_rev_sort?customer-reviews.sort_by=-OverallRating&x=15&y=10&s=books&colid=&coliid)

"When I initially came across Wagner's Ring it was like a revelation"

"Accusations of anti-semitism make Wagner's Ring a sensitive area today,"

"What you get out of Wagner's Ring depends on what you put into it."

"I first approached Wagner's Ring years ago with some trepidation knowing that many had found it incredibly hard. Fingering between the sheets of this fine volume has however allowed me to ease myself in with hardly any resistance, and I am forever indebted to John DiGaetani for his book b rimming with handy hints and tips.

Much of the superfluous has been cleaned, with each enema and friend and familial connection detailed clearly."


"This has turned a seemingly bottomless of intricacy into the best thing that I've experienced aurally - often leaving me literally gaping."

"Penetrating Wagner's Ring is a wonderful way to spend many a lazy afternoon, or even the odd fun-filled weekend!"

"Initially I had a hard time getting into Wagner's ring, no matter how much I pushed myself, I just couldn't slip into it. However, I found that slowly, after repeated attempts, Wagner's ring loosened up and permitted me the access I'd been seeking.

Now, whenever I get lonely on cold winter nights I just dip into Wagner's ring. I don't think I've reached the bottom of it yet, but I'm getting close"


Maybe I'm just a pervert... but some of these must be intentional...

:D

That's not a freudian slip-- that's a freudian avalanche!!

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 31, 2008, 12:11:38 PM
(http://www.bluedottheatre.com/images/pale_blue_dot.jpg)

Inside that uppermost beam of light is the earth.  From a Voyager 1 photo taken some 4 billion miles away.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 31, 2008, 01:13:38 PM
Quote from: Saul on March 31, 2008, 06:15:04 AM
I don't know of any famous Swiss composers except for Bloch.. ;)

Honegger and Frank Martin, but neither were Jewish AFAIK.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 31, 2008, 01:14:39 PM
Quote from: sarabande on March 31, 2008, 12:11:38 PM
Inside that uppermost beam of light is the earth.  From a Voyager 1 photo taken some 4 billion miles away.

When was this taken?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ephemerid on March 31, 2008, 01:20:36 PM
Quote from: Corey on March 31, 2008, 01:14:39 PM
When was this taken?

1990.

Here's some info on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on March 31, 2008, 01:25:35 PM
Thanks, that's a nice Wiki entry.  I hadn't seen Sagan's speech mentioning the "pale blue dot," and it's quite moving.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 31, 2008, 02:57:29 PM
Quote from: Lethe on March 31, 2008, 12:04:05 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51414YN9CGL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/0306804379/sr=8-1/qid=1205532258/ref=cm_rev_sort?customer-reviews.sort_by=-OverallRating&x=15&y=10&s=books&colid=&coliid)

"When I initially came across Wagner's Ring it was like a revelation"

"Accusations of anti-semitism make Wagner's Ring a sensitive area today,"

"What you get out of Wagner's Ring depends on what you put into it."

"I first approached Wagner's Ring years ago with some trepidation knowing that many had found it incredibly hard. Fingering between the sheets of this fine volume has however allowed me to ease myself in with hardly any resistance, and I am forever indebted to John DiGaetani for his book b rimming with handy hints and tips.

Much of the superfluous has been cleaned, with each enema and friend and familial connection detailed clearly."


"This has turned a seemingly bottomless of intricacy into the best thing that I've experienced aurally - often leaving me literally gaping."

"Penetrating Wagner's Ring is a wonderful way to spend many a lazy afternoon, or even the odd fun-filled weekend!"

"Initially I had a hard time getting into Wagner's ring, no matter how much I pushed myself, I just couldn't slip into it. However, I found that slowly, after repeated attempts, Wagner's ring loosened up and permitted me the access I'd been seeking.

Now, whenever I get lonely on cold winter nights I just dip into Wagner's ring. I don't think I've reached the bottom of it yet, but I'm getting close"


Maybe I'm just a pervert... but some of these must be intentional...
:-X
:-X
:-X
:)
:)
:)
:)
:D
:D
:D
:D
;D
;D
;D
;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 05, 2008, 03:21:31 PM
Quote from: sarabande on March 31, 2008, 12:11:38 PM
(http://www.bluedottheatre.com/images/pale_blue_dot.jpg)

Inside that uppermost beam of light is the earth.  From a Voyager 1 photo taken some 4 billion miles away.



Very cool photo, thanks!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 29, 2008, 02:38:09 AM
Found a parody of the recent blurry cat problems on RS:

(http://reprobate.se/pics/rapidshare_riemann.jpg) (http://reprobate.se/pics/rapidshare_riemann.jpg)

Edit: grr, click for non horribly scaled version.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on April 30, 2008, 12:20:37 PM
See below. I made these pictures with my Canon Exilim 1080.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on April 30, 2008, 12:21:34 PM
Some more:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on April 30, 2008, 12:21:41 PM
Quote from: Lethe on April 29, 2008, 02:38:09 AM
Found a parody of the recent blurry cat problems on RS:

(http://reprobate.se/pics/rapidshare_riemann.jpg) (http://reprobate.se/pics/rapidshare_riemann.jpg)

Edit: grr, click for non horribly scaled version.
Genius!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on April 30, 2008, 12:22:39 PM
Some more:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 30, 2008, 12:26:20 PM
Quote from: Henk on April 30, 2008, 12:22:39 PM
Some more:
Where are those pics from?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on April 30, 2008, 12:27:37 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on April 30, 2008, 12:26:20 PM
Where are those pics from?

Peru.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 02, 2008, 04:04:54 AM
(http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/7259/shin012812055367075159zh2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 02, 2008, 07:14:35 AM
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 10, 2008, 03:05:09 AM
(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9902/frosting2ha2.jpg)

(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5988/cakeqm3.jpg)

(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/5404/cleancarfailfy4.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 10, 2008, 04:18:05 AM
Quote from: Lethe on May 10, 2008, 03:05:09 AM


(http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/5404/cleancarfailfy4.jpg)

;D

Took me a minute!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on May 10, 2008, 04:36:32 AM
They didn't even spell "underneath" right. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 12, 2008, 10:11:02 PM
I am lame... I like pretty pictures :P

(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1746/lalalasx9.jpg) (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1746/lalalasx9.jpg)

Click for non-scaled down version, etc.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on May 18, 2008, 07:42:06 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/France_100yearsago.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 19, 2008, 05:19:03 AM
Ahh that is neat. I wonder why they resurfaced, obscuring the detail from the arch.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bunny on May 19, 2008, 11:36:03 AM
Quote from: Lethe on May 19, 2008, 05:19:03 AM
Ahh that is neat. I wonder why they resurfaced, obscuring the detail from the arch.

Paris  Local law 11 -- no doubt. 8)


*NYC Local Law 11 directs the periodic inspection and necessary repair of masonry on the facades of buildings in order to prevent random pieces of brick from falling and killing people in the street.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 19, 2008, 12:39:32 PM
Some more high art:

(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/305/cyclezo7.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on May 19, 2008, 12:48:07 PM
Quote from: Lethe on May 19, 2008, 12:39:32 PM
Some more high art:

(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/305/cyclezo7.gif)

The "No U!" Fibonacci series. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 19, 2008, 12:50:52 PM
Quote from: Corey on May 19, 2008, 12:48:07 PM
The "No U!" Fibonacci series. :D

You know too much! :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on May 19, 2008, 01:02:55 PM
Quote from: Lethe on May 19, 2008, 12:50:52 PM
You know too much! :'(

No u! :D

I can't help but think dumb things like Encyclopedia Dramatica and certain internet memes are funny. It's my guilty pleasure.  :-[ It seems like most of my life has been an attempt to reconcile the ridiculous and the sublime. Do you know anyone who reads Proust and laughs at 4chan? (If so, give me their phone number!  >:D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 19, 2008, 01:34:10 PM
Quote from: Corey on May 19, 2008, 01:02:55 PM
It seems like most of my life has been an attempt to reconcile the ridiculous and the sublime.

Indeedie, earlier I was watching a police chase show on mute (only John Bunnell does good voiceovers, the rest suck) with a Mozart SQ playing - it seemed the only solution - the ultra cheap numetal soundtrack was driving me nuts :-\ I somehow doubt that Mozart came out with much dignity from that experience.

I just ran into this section btw ;D Les Six (http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/Les_Six#Not_Les_Six).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on May 19, 2008, 05:24:25 PM
Some fails here:


(http://forum.alsacreations.com/upload/2043-fail-camera.jpg)
(http://thecraptastics.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/fail.jpg)
(http://www.248am.com/images/fail.jpg)
(http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8867/shipoffailcl4.jpg)
(http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/12/19/fail_ship.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 24, 2008, 07:28:24 PM
http://www.ibeatyou.com./competition/776ef5/coolest-picture

"Volcano Lightning Storm" and "Afraid of Heights?"...... like pictures out of a dream!  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 12tone. on May 24, 2008, 08:30:55 PM
Somehow there's something funny about this...whether classically oriented (labels?) or not....


(http://www.severeweblint.org/mslevine/cd.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: jfmac on May 25, 2008, 06:37:49 AM
Quote from: Lethe on May 12, 2008, 10:11:02 PM
I am lame... I like pretty pictures :P

(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1746/lalalasx9.jpg) (http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1746/lalalasx9.jpg)

Click for non-scaled down version, etc.

What is that?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 25, 2008, 07:06:27 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2193019018_d11ec12f0e.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2498180603_f6fec70596.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on May 25, 2008, 07:44:52 AM
Quote from: jfmac on May 25, 2008, 06:37:49 AM
What is that?

Obviously it's a giant chrome snake coiling across a Black Forest village.

Actually I'd like to know too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 25, 2008, 09:14:52 AM
Quote from: jfmac on May 25, 2008, 06:37:49 AM
What is that?

A football stadium: it can apparently do neat things like light up in different colours - info here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allianz_Arena).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Anne on May 25, 2008, 11:02:12 AM
Atlas tire commercial
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 27, 2008, 06:43:10 AM
(http://www.badastronomy.com/pix/bablog/2008/hirise_phoenix_chute.jpg)

This also happens to be Phil Plait's favourite picture ever (http://www.badastronomy.com/bablog/2008/05/26/best-image-ever/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on May 27, 2008, 10:35:45 AM
OK, I was very puzzled until I went onto the site.

"That is exactly what you think it is: Phoenix descending to the Martian surface underneath its parachute. This incredible shot was taken by the HiRISE camera on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. You can easily see the 'chute, the lander (still in its shell) and even the tether lines!

Think on this, and think on it carefully: you are seeing a manmade object falling gracefully and with intent to the surface of an alien world, as seen by another manmade object already circling that world, both of them acting robotically, and both of them hundreds of million of kilometers away."

I like the opening words.......I would have sat for a year and not guessed the photo to be anything like what it turned out to be about.

Even taking account of what it is, and remarkable as it is, it would not come into my top 100 images.

Mike

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: btpaul674 on May 27, 2008, 11:17:18 AM
Quote from: jfmac on May 25, 2008, 06:37:49 AM
What is that?

Well well that would be the great Allianz Arena in Germany, home of FC Bayern Munich. The greatest of all German teams. 21 Bundesliga titles, 4 Champions League Titles.

Die Roten!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on May 28, 2008, 06:22:33 AM
Drinking beer early in the morning...clowns!! ughhh
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 07, 2008, 04:35:56 AM
(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/7213/45183800td7.jpg)

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6873/22928997je6.jpg)

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4758/22065765rw5.jpg)

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9316/54880682bz0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on June 08, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p44/aboyandhisnigga/bike-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on June 08, 2008, 07:32:20 PM
Quote from: Corey on May 19, 2008, 01:02:55 PM
I can't help but think dumb things like Encyclopedia Dramatica and certain internet memes are funny. It's my guilty pleasure.  :-[ It seems like most of my life has been an attempt to reconcile the ridiculous and the sublime. Do you know anyone who reads Proust and laughs at 4chan? (If so, give me their phone number!  >:D)

I know at least one person who fits that description, two if you count my own intent to reserve some time for Proust; pun intended.

Although I'm really a new[censored] - I only bump into ED every once in a few months, spend a few hours giggling at it and resume my prior occupation. Thankfully, I have yet to indulge on 4chan itself, much to the benefit of my sanity*.


*And unlike said friend of mine, who fully fits your description/criteria. :D


Re memes, I've always had a fondness for this iteration of the negation of Vader's well-known mistranslated cry of anguish (DO NOT WANT):

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/do-want.jpg)




But a picture that recently made me actually smile, and make a copy, was this one:

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44669000/jpg/_44669204_birthdayboy_pa466_300.jpg)


It's a gorilla in a Leicestershire zoo celebrating his 45th birthday, and it could well have been a human by his look. I understand that ape.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 14, 2008, 04:03:46 PM
Quote from: Corey on June 08, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p44/aboyandhisnigga/bike-1.jpg)

I can't believe I missed that - only saw it when I went to bump the thread :( I approve of compact cameras, they allow me to see wonderful things such as that :X

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7286/wfewgqweghm7.jpg) (http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/7286/wfewgqweghm7.jpg)

I would play "guess where this is", but it's too easy to Google. Great photo, though. (Edit: click for non-scaled, etc)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 15, 2008, 02:13:35 AM
Quote from: Lethe on June 14, 2008, 04:03:46 PM
I would play "guess where this is", but it's too easy to Google. Great photo, though. (Edit: click for non-scaled, etc)

Same place  ;)

(http://papyuk.smugmug.com/photos/109800493_ftqL8-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 16, 2008, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: papy on June 15, 2008, 02:13:35 AM
Same place  ;)

0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: scarpia on June 16, 2008, 10:08:13 AM
Quote from: Corey on June 08, 2008, 06:47:32 PM
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p44/aboyandhisnigga/bike-1.jpg)

Hard to understand why you would "like" a picture of a man dying on the highway.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on June 16, 2008, 10:28:06 AM
I call this painting "Saul in 20 years"
(http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v49/169/47/16310312/n16310312_31051920_3058.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 16, 2008, 10:29:03 AM
Quote from: Lethe on June 16, 2008, 07:53:05 AM
0:)

;D

A few more there : http://papyuk.smugmug.com/gallery/2031409_84P8Y#P-2-12 (http://papyuk.smugmug.com/gallery/2031409_84P8Y#P-2-12)

Shameless plug , i know  >:D 0:)


Edit/PS : which church is it in your avatar, Sara ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 16, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: scarpia on June 16, 2008, 10:08:13 AM
Hard to understand why you would "like" a picture of a man dying on the highway.

You can't understand everything :-*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on June 16, 2008, 10:35:08 AM
Quote from: scarpia on June 16, 2008, 10:08:13 AM
Hard to understand why you would "like" a picture of a man dying on the highway.


The absurdity of the scene; a particular brand of black humour.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 16, 2008, 10:39:13 AM
Quote from: papy on June 16, 2008, 10:29:03 AM
Edit/PS : which church is it in your avatar, Sara ?

Liverpool Anglican, although it was not taken by me (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Liverpool_Anglican_Cathedral_-_Interior_belltower.jpg). The only visited one we have in common (at least from the ones you have photographed) is one of the less likely ones - Amiens.

Some of those snaps are very good - well worth adding to Wikipedia if you're not bothered about retaining copyright.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: scarpia on June 16, 2008, 10:41:06 AM
Quote from: Lethe on June 16, 2008, 10:30:24 AM
You can't understand everything :-*

Maybe a nice shot of Mrs. Alvarez weeping over her son's crushed body would be amusing.   :o

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 16, 2008, 11:57:09 AM
Quote from: маразм1 on June 16, 2008, 10:28:06 AM
I call this painting "Saul in 20 years"
(http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v49/169/47/16310312/n16310312_31051920_3058.jpg)
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on June 16, 2008, 12:34:49 PM
Quote from: scarpia on June 16, 2008, 10:41:06 AM
Maybe a nice shot of Mrs. Alvarez weeping over her son's crushed body would be amusing.   :o



Hey you! Get outta here! *waves hands frantically*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 17, 2008, 12:56:13 PM
(http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/9/97/Accordionschool.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 19, 2008, 01:31:54 PM
PANDA BABIES! - 7 pairs are twins!  ;D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/316174952_LhGmb-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on June 27, 2008, 02:36:16 PM
(http://images.supersport.co.za/WomanDriver.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on June 27, 2008, 02:38:31 PM
Quote from: Lethe on June 14, 2008, 04:03:46 PM

I would play "guess where this is", but it's too easy to Google. Great photo, though. (Edit: click for non-scaled, etc)

maybe if you're intelligent. where is it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 27, 2008, 03:18:22 PM
Sometimes it feels that people can be too stupid to live:

(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7681/azooglebs1.jpg)

Quote from: ezodisy on June 27, 2008, 02:38:31 PM
maybe if you're intelligent. where is it?

Ely (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely_Cathedral) - similar in stature to Richard Strauss, probably the greatest second rate cathedral in England :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 27, 2008, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: Lethe on June 27, 2008, 03:18:22 PM
Sometimes it feels that people can be too stupid to live:

(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7681/azooglebs1.jpg)

You notice there's no reflection of the check on the Hummer?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on June 27, 2008, 03:28:27 PM
What kind of idiot wears sandals with khakis?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: M forever on June 27, 2008, 03:50:41 PM
Quote from: papy on June 15, 2008, 02:13:35 AM
(http://papyuk.smugmug.com/photos/109800493_ftqL8-M.jpg)

How did you get a picture of Harry's bathroom?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 27, 2008, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on June 27, 2008, 03:22:40 PM
You notice there's no reflection of the check on the Hummer?

Even without that, it's an unbelievably obvious shop. It's sad to imagine how many losers will be duped into doing whatever this company says will make them fictional $500,000 cheques.

Quote from: Corey on June 27, 2008, 03:28:27 PM
What kind of idiot wears sandals with khakis?

I'm not too keen on the cancer patient chic thing he has going on either :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 28, 2008, 04:05:46 AM
Quote from: M forever on June 27, 2008, 03:50:41 PM
How did you get a picture of Harry's bathroom?

I asked politely  :)

Superb, isn't it ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on July 13, 2008, 05:49:35 AM
 :-X  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on July 13, 2008, 05:57:28 AM
Is that what is called a 'blind tasting'?

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Anne on July 13, 2008, 11:27:29 AM
Yuk!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 13, 2008, 12:21:13 PM
Sorry if it was OTT for this forum, but it was just the most bizarre surreal thing I've seen in a good few weeks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on July 13, 2008, 12:29:55 PM
Which makes me wonder what the previous most bizarre surreal thing was that you saw a good few weeks ago.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 13, 2008, 02:09:35 PM
Quote from: knight on July 13, 2008, 12:29:55 PM
Which makes me wonder what the previous most bizarre surreal thing was that you saw a good few weeks ago.

Needless to say, it  is unbroadcastable... The underbelly of the internet is a fun and scary place ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2008, 02:14:11 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 13, 2008, 12:21:13 PM
Sorry if it was OTT for this forum, but it was just the most bizarre surreal thing I've seen in a good few weeks.

Oh, just some budding sushi chefs checking out the merchandise!  ;D

How about a little octopus sushi, i.e. tako -  :)

(http://www.origamirestaurant.com/sushi/images/sushi_tako.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: toledobass on July 13, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 13, 2008, 02:09:35 PM
Needless to say, it  is unbroadcastable... The underbelly of the internet is a fun and scary place ;D

I hope there was no tub involved.

Allan
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on July 14, 2008, 05:52:28 AM
Quote from: toledobass on July 13, 2008, 03:22:10 PM
I hope there was no tub involved.

Allan

Or goats. :o ;)

(I have trouble believing I just typed that.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 14, 2008, 11:15:20 AM
Back to beauty then,

Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur ( late 19th century)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/1062082765_beae74ee47_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: toledobass on July 14, 2008, 11:40:47 AM
Quote from: Renfield on July 14, 2008, 05:52:28 AM
Or goats. :o ;)

(I have trouble believing I just typed that.)

I know....I always wondered which of those was worse untill I saw the thing with 2 cups.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 14, 2008, 01:11:49 PM
Quote from: pjme on July 14, 2008, 11:15:20 AM
Back to beauty then,

Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur ( late 19th century)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/1062082765_beae74ee47_b.jpg)

That one is very beautiful - thank you :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 19, 2008, 09:55:59 PM
Some miserably horrible/creepy stuff that got donated to the charity shop (this will probably become a reoccuring series):

(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/2876/image2xt4.jpg)

(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8521/image3gs0.jpg)

(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/2686/image4fr6.jpg)
Yes... this cover makes me feel very relaxed...

(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/44/image5qm4.jpg)
I forgot to take a picture of the back cover, in which he is grinning at the camera with three super aryan children.

People actually paid a decent chunk of their weekly wage to buy these when they were first released ;_:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on July 19, 2008, 10:00:55 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 19, 2008, 09:55:59 PM
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8521/image3gs0.jpg)

O_o;
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on July 19, 2008, 10:04:57 PM
The 'relax through hypnotism' cover is positively offputting. I guess it was not a million seller.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 03:48:57 PM
funny.......... just found this.
i suppose that because you like a dead Russian composer's music and you want to read his biography, that means you obviously have a thing for Russian women.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on August 02, 2008, 03:52:35 PM
It's allegorical, Greg! The beauty is in the music, see?


Edit: I need to stop posting late-night nonsense. It's getting embarrassing, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 03:54:26 PM
Quote from: Renfield on August 02, 2008, 03:52:35 PM
It's allegorical, Greg! The beauty is in the music, see?
I wonder what Prokofiev would've thought if I told him that they have a Russian dating advertisement on his website?....... oh man, I gotta send him a myspace message right away!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on August 02, 2008, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 02, 2008, 03:54:26 PM
I wonder what Prokofiev would've thought if I told him that they have a Russian dating advertisement on his website?....... oh man, I gotta send him a myspace message right away!

I was going to make a joke, but I censored it. For the best, I assure you.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 04:02:28 PM
(http://www.petersrocktemple.com/CB002665_LO_black_family_of_four.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 04:17:02 PM
(http://wisdom4u.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/asian_family.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 04:17:44 PM
(http://www.dcdiocese.org/FacesOfOurDiocese/MexicanFamily.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 04:19:20 PM
(http://elizabethinindia.typepad.com/weblog/indian_family_22_oct_2003.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 02, 2008, 04:20:34 PM
(http://www.onehistory.org/FlaIndiansSanMarcos.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 04, 2008, 11:02:39 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 02, 2008, 04:18:39 PM
(http://a3.vox.com/6a00cdf3a43463cb8f00d09e59af23be2b-500pi)

I find this disturbing and, frankly, scary. ;D

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 04, 2008, 11:05:24 AM
Flemish expressionism can be disturbing aswell. ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 04, 2008, 11:07:26 AM
Similarly, in the 1950-ies..... :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on August 04, 2008, 12:35:16 PM
Love this one by Joseph Danhauser from 1840. Left to right are Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, George Sand, Niccolo Paganini, Gioacchino Rossini, Liszt and Liszt's mistress Marie d'Agoult. Also note the bust of Beethoven on the piano and painting of Byron on the wall. Magic  :)

(http://clanfaw.free.fr/liszt_ico_e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 05, 2008, 07:25:24 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 04, 2008, 11:02:39 AM
I find this disturbing and, frankly, scary. ;D

Peter
Oh, they were just suiting up for the Nascar, y'all.  8)


Anyone find it hilarious and disturbing at the same time that i have all of these color photos of happy families and then i have a black and white photo of a Native American family, which, btw, looks quite scared. The truth is, most of the Native American pictures in Google Images is either black and white or paintings. As Chris Rock once said, "there's one group of people you have to feel bad about....... when is the last time you've even seen ONE Native American?"  ;D  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 05, 2008, 09:59:27 AM
Greg,I had to look up Nascar... ::)....Mon dieu! cars!

This is more what I have in mind with transportation...& sports! : ;D ( I was born in the wrong century)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Christo on August 05, 2008, 12:47:36 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 19, 2008, 09:55:59 PM
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8521/image3gs0.jpg)

Quite a revelation, to discover that our National Artist made it into your world as well ...  ;D ;D ;D  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 05, 2008, 11:18:05 PM
Quote from: Christo on August 05, 2008, 12:47:36 PM
Quite a revelation, to discover that our National Artist made it into your world as well ...  ;D ;D ;D  :'( :'( :'(

A great export, just like Rembrandt.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 06, 2008, 11:05:21 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 05, 2008, 09:59:27 AM
Greg,I had to look up Nascar... ::)....Mon dieu! cars!

This is more what I have in mind with transportation...& sports! : ;D ( I was born in the wrong century)



Nascar..... something i don't get at all. One big track with cars that only turn left, i don't understand people! If I want racing, Indy racing is the way to go.  $:)

My dad used to bike (although can't now, since there's no sidewalks where we live now)- but he still has his bike which cost, what, 1 or 2 thousand bucks (it was so long ago, can't remember)- one of those types of bikes you see in the Tour de France (which he likes watching).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on August 06, 2008, 02:40:42 PM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 06, 2008, 11:05:21 AM
Nascar..... something i don't get at all. One big track with cars that only turn left, i don't understand people! If I want racing, Indy racing is the way to go.  $:)
Indy racing...something I don't get at all.  One big track with cars that only turn left.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 06, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on August 06, 2008, 02:40:42 PM
Indy racing...something I don't get at all.  One big track with cars that only turn left.
What is it called where they have those cars but with complex tracks? I can't remember, it's been years since i saw a race like that on TV.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on August 06, 2008, 05:02:52 PM
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa159/Gurn_Blanston/Ourgalleryfirstpainting.jpg)

Here's one that I like a lot. It is a wonderful blend of realism and not-quite-realism, the unusual perspective appeals to me greatly. It's a Shiveley, oils, 36" X 48". Living in farm country as we do, it suits us in many dimensions. :)

8)

----------------
Listening to:
Collegium Aureum / Maier (HIP) - K 189b  203 Serenade in D for Orchestra HIP 8th mvmt - Prestissimo
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 06, 2008, 06:00:39 PM
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2136/davincidrawingip0.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2136/davincidrawingip0.jpg)

Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 06, 2008, 04:22:15 PM
What is it called where they have those cars but with complex tracks? I can't remember, it's been years since i saw a race like that on TV.

I think Indycar uses normal ones sometimes, but not often (and from my experience they tend to crash all the time when not using the circular ones :-\)... Any motorsport popular outside of the US will generally not use circular tracks - Formula 1 is an example :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 08, 2008, 07:26:10 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 06, 2008, 06:00:39 PM
(http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2136/davincidrawingip0.jpg) (http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2136/davincidrawingip0.jpg)

I think Indycar uses normal ones sometimes, but not often (and from my experience they tend to crash all the time when not using the circular ones :-\)... Any motorsport popular outside of the US will generally not use circular tracks - Formula 1 is an example :)
Formula 1- there ya go, that's what i meant!  8)
I used to have a video game called "Formula 1" that i played all the time- in fact, if it weren't for that game, i really wonder how i would've gotten into music- the music tracks it had piqued my interest in a certain guitarist, which eventually lead to classical...... but that's another story.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 09, 2008, 06:39:14 AM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on August 04, 2008, 12:35:16 PM
Love this one by Joseph Danhauser from 1840. Left to right are Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, George Sand, Niccolo Paganini, Gioacchino Rossini, Liszt and Liszt's mistress Marie d'Agoult. Also note the bust of Beethoven on the piano and painting of Byron on the wall. Magic  :)

(http://clanfaw.free.fr/liszt_ico_e.jpg)

Quite a cast, so many fascinating characters, all looking like they are about to expire from ennui.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on August 13, 2008, 04:47:53 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b0/RGS_07.jpg/435px-RGS_07.jpg)

The village of Tindi, in Daghestan, in the late 1890s. The photograph was taken by M. de Déchy, who returned from the area with large collections of plants, fossils, and photographs.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 13, 2008, 07:19:59 AM
I'm a sucker for virtually every astronomical image from every spacecraft, orbiting and ground-based telescopes (and even some extremely talented amateur astrophotographers), but you don't get a view like this often.

(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0610/newrings_cassini.jpg)

In a way, we are actually looking back at ourselves in that picture.

More Information and labelled version. (http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/image-details.cfm?imageID=2316)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 13, 2008, 07:37:44 AM
(http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/541/khevsurclansmen1910ma3.jpg)

Members of the Khevsur tribe in Georgia. When they were "discovered" by the west, they were found to be in possession of ancient armour and weapons in styles dating from the time of the crusades, and their traditions also reflected medieval Christian practices, so naturally theories have been put forward that they are descendents of crusaders who became lost or chose not to return. This early 1900s photograph of them is a treasure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on August 14, 2008, 05:17:36 AM
(http://www.worthalaugh.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/fail.jpg)(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc10/mysacphotos/fail.gif)(http://www.ratemyeverything.net/image/7731/0/Dog_FAIL.ashx)(http://geekadelphia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/fail_dogs.jpg)

Life is cruel...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 15, 2008, 02:08:57 AM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 15, 2008, 02:41:10 AM
The world is a
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on August 15, 2008, 05:00:14 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 15, 2008, 02:08:57 AM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg)

A strong argument for eugenics if there ever was one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 05:33:32 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 15, 2008, 02:08:57 AM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg)
Funny, even though this joke does rely on vicious stereotyping.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on August 15, 2008, 06:31:51 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 05:33:32 AM
Funny, even though this joke does rely on vicious stereotyping.

How? Some idiot girl doesn't know that there's a Georgia in Europe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 06:58:21 AM
Quote from: Corey on August 15, 2008, 06:31:51 AM
How? Some idiot girl doesn't know that there's a Georgia in Europe.
More likely that some wag thought it would be amusing to post as if some idiot in Georgia thought the news reports were about Russia attacking the US.  The stereotype is that Southerners are dumb. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 15, 2008, 07:02:19 AM
I admit, a few things made me suspect it could be fake, but I won't let that get in the way of something funny ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 15, 2008, 07:20:53 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 15, 2008, 02:08:57 AM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg) (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s173/paulclift1974/Georgia.jpg)
thanks for that  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on August 15, 2008, 07:37:41 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 06:58:21 AM
More likely that some wag thought it would be amusing to post as if some idiot in Georgia thought the news reports were about Russia attacking the US.

At this point I am able to believe that such a level of stupidity is possible.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 08:44:33 AM
Quote from: Corey on August 15, 2008, 07:37:41 AM
At this point I am able to believe that such a level of stupidity is possible.
I believe it possible, too.  I see evidence of it every day.  (I drive on public roads!)  I just think it more likely that the post above was a joke rather than real. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Frankler on August 15, 2008, 12:15:13 PM
(http://sp1.yt-thm-a02.yimg.com/image/25/f11/165877036)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on August 15, 2008, 01:17:55 PM
There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: M forever on August 15, 2008, 05:23:12 PM
Quote from: Corey on August 13, 2008, 04:47:53 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b0/RGS_07.jpg/435px-RGS_07.jpg)

Interesting picture. I had to look up "Daghestan" - never heard of it.It's on the Caspian Sea. I actually have no idea what that region of the world looks like. Is the Caspian Sea region warm, like the Mediterranean?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on August 15, 2008, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: M forever on August 15, 2008, 05:23:12 PM
Interesting picture. I had to look up "Daghestan" - never heard of it.It's on the Caspian Sea. I actually have no idea what that region of the world looks like. Is the Caspian Sea region warm, like the Mediterranean?

I too had never heard of the place, nor had any idea what it looked like until I came across it while desultorily browsing Wikipedia. According to them, "The climate is hot and dry in the summer but the winters are hard in the mountain areas."

They have (had?) neat traditional costumes

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Prokudin-Gorskii-44.jpg/691px-Prokudin-Gorskii-44.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 15, 2008, 06:33:08 PM
A picture request: A medieval/early renaissance painting of a skinny impish looking green devil "tempting" a nobleman in a hall (perhaps stairs in the background) - the devil has an ass with a face on it.

I have tried searching through random artist pages on Wikipedia, Googling with various keywords, but all these attempts have failed. The painting is quite striking and reasonably well-known.

This is immensely vaguely what it looks like. Perhaps the only accurate part of it might be the size/position/colour of the Devil - but it gives a kind of impression of it, to jog some minds:

(http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/3008/animation1as3.gif)

Edit: Oh, and it looks totally Flemmish/northern in style.

Edit2: Sorry for spam, found two similar pics - devil is on the same side in both and is similarly skinny:

(http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/5986/ft7v19p1w600059nc0.jpg) (http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/756/witcchessexme3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 17, 2008, 10:41:40 AM
FRom my newspaper, ealier this week . It looks as if Dagestan may become an important region, since pipelines ( both oil and gas) are being planned by the EU that will pass through that region.
At the moment Georgia is very important for these energy - pipelines. A new (gas)pipeline ( ready ca 1913) "Nabucco" will - propably- pass through Georgia ....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on August 28, 2008, 12:52:24 AM
(http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~tstronds/nostalghia.com/TheBibliography/Dunne2008/Tar090MIRROR.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 28, 2008, 10:30:16 AM
How did anyone get into my son's room? I have just been helping him resite a shelf for his TV and DVD player. It 'fell off' the wall last weekend with a mighty crash. He assured me that the equipment would not have been harmed as it fell onto a vast pile of clothes on the floor under the shelf....he was right, the stuff is in situ and working.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on August 28, 2008, 10:44:22 AM
Doing such a shoot without damaging the books is more of a challenge than some might take for granted . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 28, 2008, 01:01:19 PM
Quote from: Lethe on August 15, 2008, 06:33:08 PM
A picture request: A medieval/early renaissance painting of a skinny impish looking green devil "tempting" a nobleman in a hall (perhaps stairs in the background) - the devil has an ass with a face on it.

I have tried searching through random artist pages on Wikipedia, Googling with various keywords, but all these attempts have failed. The painting is quite striking and reasonably well-known.

This is immensely vaguely what it looks like. Perhaps the only accurate part of it might be the size/position/colour of the Devil - but it gives a kind of impression of it, to jog some minds:

Edit: Oh, and it looks totally Flemmish/northern in style.

Edit2: Sorry for spam, found two similar pics - devil is on the same side in both and is similarly skinny:


(http://www.bildungsserver.at/faecher/be/b600.jpg)  by

Michael Pacher, um 1480

Vom rechten Außenflügel des Kirchenväteraltars München, Alte Pinakothek

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 28, 2008, 03:10:25 PM
Quote from: pjme on August 28, 2008, 01:01:19 PM
(http://www.bildungsserver.at/faecher/be/b600.jpg)  by

Michael Pacher, um 1480

Vom rechten Außenflügel des Kirchenväteraltars München, Alte Pinakothek

OMG THANK YOU very much :o I didn't think I was going to find it :( It is delightfully strange and going straight to my desktop :D

(I notice that I also remembered the details rather incorrectly... but I was halfway there 0:))
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 28, 2008, 04:59:58 PM
Quote from: pjme on August 28, 2008, 01:01:19 PM
(http://www.bildungsserver.at/faecher/be/b600.jpg)  by

Michael Pacher, um 1480

Vom rechten Außenflügel des Kirchenväteraltars München, Alte Pinakothek


I didn't know they were allowed to paint stuff like that back then.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 28, 2008, 11:50:28 PM
well, do check the paintings by Bruegel ( Breughel), Mathias Grünewald and, of course, Jeroen (Hieronimus )Bosch....

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 30, 2008, 06:25:38 AM
Old Sarum was a medieval fortified town built on an iron age hill fort, and I find it so striking that it having fallen into ruin depresses me a little. Ironically, unlike many English monestary sites which were purposely demolished in the 16th century, significantly less of this has survived than in those sites... Still, whatever, pretty pix:

(http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4800/43682921ub1.jpg) (http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4800/43682921ub1.jpg)

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/682/94571284ue2.jpg

(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3922/3api1.jpg) (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3922/3api1.jpg) (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9898/3bnj1.jpg) (http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9898/3bnj1.jpg)

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1362/53994191dg3.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3638/50299878kq0.jpg

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9459/14284931lq7.jpg

A kind of funny sign that they have there:

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6728/38348686li2.jpg

Edit: changed a few images into links, this forum sucks at large image posts :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 30, 2008, 09:36:44 AM
Old Sarum was one of the 'rotten boroughs' in the 17th through to the 19th centuries. It had something like six voters within its boundaries and returned an MP. Eventually these Boroughs were swept away in Parliamentary reform.


The aeriel views are really impressive.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 30, 2008, 09:40:16 AM
Quote from: knight on August 30, 2008, 09:36:44 AM
Old Sarum was one of the 'rotten boroughs' in the 17th through to the 19th centuries. It had something like six voters within its boundaries and returned an MP. Eventually these Boroughs were swept away in Parliamentary reform.

Indeedie... I love the way that a HILL with some ruins on retained city status until the 19th century :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: M forever on August 30, 2008, 10:29:09 PM
Not exactly a picture, but a T-shirt that I ran into earlier (worn by a nice young lady) and which cracked me up totally:

(http://images.cafepress.com/product/109051748v7_350x350_Front_Color-Black.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 31, 2008, 06:43:03 AM
Quote from: M forever on August 30, 2008, 10:29:09 PM
Not exactly a picture, but a T-shirt that I ran into earlier (worn by a nice young lady) and which cracked me up totally:

(http://images.cafepress.com/product/109051748v7_350x350_Front_Color-Black.jpg)

The state also seems to be in the shape of somebody giving the finger, this adds further levels of complexity...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on September 07, 2008, 10:10:25 AM
(http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews37/the%20fire%20within%20malle/opt%20fire%20within%20422.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on September 07, 2008, 06:30:16 PM
One of the blogs Pink Harp plagiarized linked to a set of photos titled Only in Egypt. Here are some highlights  ;D:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/amemorywillneverforget.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/IheatIsrael.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/open25hours.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/sdidsa.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/noswimming.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/playharp.jpg)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Picture11-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 07, 2008, 07:01:54 PM
I like those :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on September 08, 2008, 12:23:49 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 11, 2008, 12:54:12 AM
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9531/neverobsoletefj8.jpg) (http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9531/neverobsoletefj8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 11, 2008, 08:02:36 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3360/66954064uy4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/9562/73678178tb7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4662/96615514zs5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8895/48167830zl5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2262/52552471uy9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 12, 2008, 07:53:37 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 11, 2008, 12:54:12 AM
(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9531/neverobsoletefj8.jpg) (http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9531/neverobsoletefj8.jpg)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: orbital on September 12, 2008, 03:25:10 PM
Quote from: Corey on September 07, 2008, 06:30:16 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Picture11-1.jpg)
This is not as dumb as it looks. I've seen plenty of people in malls/office buildings/hotels who press the wrong button for the elevator  Particularly in malls. I don't know what they're thinking :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 12, 2008, 08:27:15 PM
Sorry, I am addicted to random pics :-X

(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3691/12092008145sg3.jpg) (http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3691/12092008145sg3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Christo on September 13, 2008, 04:32:17 AM
Quote from: GGGGRRREEG on August 28, 2008, 04:59:58 PM
I didn't know they were allowed to paint stuff like that back then.

Well no: they didn't forbid to paint religious scenes in those days. Why do you think so?  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 13, 2008, 07:15:39 AM
Quote from: Christo on September 13, 2008, 04:32:17 AM
Well no: they didn't forbid to paint religious scenes in those days. Why do you think so?  0:)
i meant the weird insect things.......


Quote from: Lethe on September 12, 2008, 08:27:15 PM
Sorry, I am addicted to random pics :-X

(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3691/12092008145sg3.jpg) (http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3691/12092008145sg3.jpg)
this pic is sooooooooo funny
why does the North European have to be first and the Negro last?
what's with the 5 different Africans?
why is there only one "Oriental" perso there- why no Vietnamese, Koreans, Thai or Japanese?
Wheres' the Filipinos?
Where's the South Europeans? Are they too unimportant?
And the middle Europeans, too?
why does the Jew have such a stereotypical big nose?
why is the Eskimo similing? They're all supposed to be depressed.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 14, 2008, 07:41:08 AM
                                         (http://bp3.blogger.com/_ejQu5xFn8HQ/RyB3zimbfdI/AAAAAAAAAIY/cJVXOXBpIpI/s400/eau-seche.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on September 17, 2008, 05:48:44 AM
http://www.eatliver.com/i.php?n=3437
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on September 17, 2008, 06:25:06 AM
(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2721/lloylogovw9.jpg)

lol! hahahahaha
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 20, 2008, 06:34:41 AM
Quote from: Lethe on July 19, 2008, 09:55:59 PM
(http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8521/image3gs0.jpg)

I had the shock of my life a few days ago when sorting through donations:

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/566/image1vl2.jpg)

That last one wasn't a one-off :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 26, 2008, 06:36:58 AM
Found recently in a garagesale.
Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 17, 2008, 03:33:27 PM
This doesn't seem to be able to be pictured from a good angle (it is in the middle of a roundabout), but they make cute neighbours.

(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7184/79540957mi1.jpg) (http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7184/79540957mi1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 18, 2008, 12:54:06 AM
What are the two buildings, Lethe?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on October 18, 2008, 03:20:45 AM
To King David in the 100th.aniversary of his birth
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 18, 2008, 06:17:57 AM
Quote from: opus67 on October 18, 2008, 12:54:06 AM
What are the two buildings, Lethe?

Located in Plymouth, England (pretty far to the south west). The church was ruined in WW2, which is a shame, as it must've been one of the last pure gothic buildings built in Europe (built well into the 17th century) excluding revival styles. The rear is just a generic shopping centre, but fortunately the best looking part of it sides with the church. The church was left unrestored as a memorial of sorts.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 18, 2008, 06:43:10 AM
Quote from: Lethe on October 18, 2008, 06:17:57 AM
Located in Plymouth, England (pretty far to the south west). The church was ruined in WW2, which is a shame, as it must've been one of the last pure gothic buildings built in Europe (built well into the 17th century) excluding revival styles. The rear is just a generic shopping centre, but fortunately the best looking part of it sides with the church. The church was left unrestored as a memorial of sorts.

Thanks. I want to look at the place from a different angle. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on October 21, 2008, 07:09:49 AM
 :o :o :'( :'( $:) $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 21, 2008, 08:07:12 AM
(http://www.senar.ru/photos/senar.ru_c004.jpg)

and many more here: http://www.senar.ru/photos/

this one could be good for a quiz; guess the guests - Steinway party 11.January 1925
(http://www.senar.ru/photos/senar.ru_g013.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on October 21, 2008, 08:09:40 AM
I think I recognize Rachmaninoff (far right, second row) and maybe Kempff (center, front row).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on October 21, 2008, 08:14:00 AM
Is that Einstein on the far right? :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 21, 2008, 08:45:57 AM
Igor Whateverheswhich is on the left, unless I'm mistaken.

I'm no expert, but it looks photoshopped to me. Especially Rach. Or maybe he cleaned the photo too much.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 21, 2008, 10:30:56 AM
Heavily cleaned with some contrast boosting, perhaps; but edited, I doubt.

Quote from: Corey on October 21, 2008, 08:14:00 AM
Is that Einstein on the far right? :D

No, just Pierre Monteux.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on October 21, 2008, 10:56:47 AM
Everyone has probably seen this already:

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Ravel_left_and_Strawinsky.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 21, 2008, 11:05:13 AM
From my collection / undated :
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: M forever on October 21, 2008, 02:53:15 PM
Furtwängler is also in the picture, third from the left.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 21, 2008, 03:20:46 PM
Quote from: Lethe on October 20, 2008, 11:43:15 PM
(http://xs432.xs.to/xs432/08432/ebay_bargains481.jpg)
wow, that's just wrong.  ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 22, 2008, 09:48:30 PM
(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3127/wutjq9.gif)

A slightly odd convergence of taste...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on October 28, 2008, 02:06:17 PM
from On an Overgrown Path (http://www.overgrownpath.com/2008/10/size-does-matter.html):

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/cage3.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Josquin des Prez on October 28, 2008, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on October 21, 2008, 08:09:40 AM
I think I recognize Rachmaninoff (far right, second row) and maybe Kempff (center, front row).

Stravinsky and Medner to the left?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on October 28, 2008, 02:25:53 PM
That Cage piece is clearly shorter than I had thought. Easy to overlook it.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 28, 2008, 02:50:17 PM
That converts into 1m 30cm in metric, so on continental programes should stand Cage 1'30'', no?

Quote from: Josquin des Prez on October 28, 2008, 02:22:41 PM
Stravinsky and Medner to the left?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 29, 2008, 12:29:40 PM
But who is the mystery person?? A brother of...Emil Jannings?  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: M forever on October 29, 2008, 01:06:21 PM
Drasko - you misspelt Rachmaninoff's name in the picture.

$:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on October 29, 2008, 01:43:15 PM
Quote from: M forever on October 29, 2008, 01:06:21 PM
Drasko - you misspelt Rachmaninoff's name in the picture.

$:)

lol! I hadn't seen Siloti before, the man who arranged the unforgettable Bach-Siloti Prelude in B minor, which unfortunately has now been removed from Youtube (Sokolov).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on October 29, 2008, 01:56:33 PM
Quote from: ezodisy on October 29, 2008, 01:43:15 PM
lol! I hadn't seen Siloti before, the man who arranged the unforgettable Bach-Siloti Prelude in B minor, which unfortunately has now been removed from Youtube (Sokolov).

And let's be clear; that had nothing to do with the moderators here.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on October 29, 2008, 02:16:39 PM
There's also a lovely recording of the Bach-Siloti by Ewa Poblocka - released on some impossible to get Japanese CD (I've only heard it on the radio).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 29, 2008, 02:45:41 PM
Quote from: M forever on October 29, 2008, 01:06:21 PM
Drasko - you misspelt Rachmaninoff's name in the picture.

$:)

Not only Rachmaninov, misspelt Furtwangler as well.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on October 31, 2008, 09:41:59 AM
(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Jack-O-Lantern.jpg)

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Jack-O-Lantern%202.jpg)

More photos here:  Spooktacular! But will your family's Halloween pumpkin look as scary as this tonight? (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1081753/Spooktacular-But-familys-Halloween-pumpkin-look-scary-tonight.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 01, 2008, 08:50:45 AM
I share a taste for the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich with Solitary Wanderer but another of my favourites is Louis Corinth. Here is his 'Ecce Homo', Christ between the forces of science and militarism. It featured in the Nazis 'Exhibition of Degenerate Art' in 1937, a few years after Corinth's death:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 01, 2008, 09:40:45 AM
I like this one by Lovis Corinth, too:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on November 01, 2008, 01:36:45 PM
Thanks for those, Jeffrey and Johan. I had never heard of Louis Corinth before.

I like this one too: (http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/thumbnail/164648/1/The-Walchensee-In-Winter.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 01, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
I love the art of Adolf Wölfli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_W%C3%B6lfli), a schizophrenic resident of an insane asylum that who died in 1930.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 01:43:24 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 01, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
I love the art of Adolf Wölfli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_W%C3%B6lfli), a schizophrenic resident of an insane asylum that died in 1930.

The death of an insane asylum is always a tragedy.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:45:06 AM
Thanks Johan and Andre for the responses. Another Corinth favourite "The Red Christ". I had the good fortune to go to an exhibition of his paintings in London a few years ago:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 01:48:08 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:45:06 AM
Thanks Johan and Andre for the responses. Another Corinth favourite "The Red Christ". I had the good fortune to go to an exhibition of his paintings in London a few years ago:

Very powerful, even unsettling.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:49:22 AM
And just to show that my taste is not entirely morbid here is a painting I like of Corinth with his young wife:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 01:56:01 AM
His colours certainly owe something to the Dutch school. I can see Rembrandt and Vermeer...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:07:52 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 02, 2008, 01:56:01 AM
His colours certainly owe something to the Dutch school. I can see Rembrandt and Vermeer...

Yes, I think that you are right. Corinth must also have taken the Snel Train to Delft one day (or was in the Sprinter?...sorry, in joke) to see the Vermeers.
Anyway, here is another painting of Corinth about to hit his wife over the head with some paint brushes  ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 01:24:15 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:07:52 AM
Yes, I think that you are right. Corinth must also have taken the Snel Train to Delft one day (or was in the Sprinter?...sorry, in joke) to see the Vermeers.
Anyway, here is another painting of Corinth about to hit his wife over the head with some paint brushes  ;D

It wasn't the Herrenberg Train... Re the hitting - why do you think she is wearing that hat?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:45:46 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 02, 2008, 01:24:15 AM
It wasn't the Herrenberg Train... Re the hitting - why do you think she is wearing that hat?

Maybe it was for the baby's christening...but clearly Corinth disapproved  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 02, 2008, 02:03:27 AM
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9397/uninvolvedafricama5rw8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 02:05:20 AM
Perfection!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on November 02, 2008, 02:56:13 AM
The Corinth work is powerful and I like a painter who uses paint that looks like paint, as opposed to a photographic approach.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on November 02, 2008, 02:57:39 AM
Sarah, Unfortunately such an apt picture in present circumstances in the Congo.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mozartsneighbor on November 02, 2008, 03:07:10 AM
I spent the afternoon yesterday at the Kunsthistorisches Museum here in Vienna. I had been there a few times, but I hadn't seen their incredible collection of Brueghel paintings. I had seen many prints of the works of this Renaissance painter before, but somehow his paintings just don't quite come across in reproductions -- however, I was completely blown away by his work live. The atmosphere, sensibility, colors: without doubt a great master.
Here is one I liked particularly, titled "Gloomy Day":
(http://www.vancouverartshow.ca/Upload%20Magazine/Edition%202/Breughel%20Pieter%20Gloomy%20Day.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mozartsneighbor on November 02, 2008, 03:10:58 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 01, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
I love the art of Adolf Wölfli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_W%C3%B6lfli), a schizophrenic resident of an insane asylum that died in 1930.



Thanks for posting that, Corey. I made a mental note to look up Wölfli's paintings when I read the liner notes of the cd with Nørgård's 4th&5th symphonies, but then forgot all about it. Now I can see why he captivated Nørgård so much.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 02, 2008, 03:29:07 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 02, 2008, 01:43:24 AM
The death of an insane asylum is always a tragedy.  ;)

Aah, the subtleties of English! :D

Quote from: mozartsneighbor on November 02, 2008, 03:10:58 AM
Thanks for posting that, Corey. I made a mental note to look up Wölfli's paintings when I read the liner notes of the cd with Nørgård's 4th&5th symphonies, but then forgot all about it. Now I can see why he captivated Nørgård so much.


No problem. I've been meaning to get a book of prints of his work but keep putting it off. This (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Adolf-Wolfli-St-Adolf-Giant-Creation/dp/0691114986/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225628900&sr=8-1) one looks interesting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on November 02, 2008, 10:48:33 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 02, 2008, 03:29:07 AM
Aah, the subtleties of English! :D

No problem. I've been meaning to get a book of prints of his work but keep putting it off. This (http://www.amazon.com/Art-Adolf-Wolfli-St-Adolf-Giant-Creation/dp/0691114986/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225628900&sr=8-1) one looks interesting.

Yes, that was a good one. I had to reread it to get the point.

Brueghel is probably my all-time favourite painter, and Gloomy Day is one of his most extraordinary works. I think Gauguin is one of the very few painters whose sense of nature was as intuitively right as Brueghel's.

Meanwhile, back to the topic:

                        (http://www.funpic.hu/files/pics/00035/00035036.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 02, 2008, 10:53:36 AM
Poor child.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: premont on November 02, 2008, 03:40:23 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 02, 2008, 01:49:22 AM
And just to show that my taste is not entirely morbid here is a painting I like of Corinth with his young wife:



She obviously backs him up.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 02:18:59 AM
Quote from: Harry's Corner on November 03, 2008, 01:48:19 AM
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb79/walboi/degas_blue_dancers.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb79/walboi/degas-edgar-ballerina-posing-for-a-.jpg)



Gorgeous! The top reminds me of the mermaids in Rheingold.


Who is this good looking man (laughing)?


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/Apostate_2006/IMG_7225.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 02:42:38 AM
And this:


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/Apostate_2006/IMG_7219-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 03, 2008, 02:49:02 AM
Ha, nice poses. Is that a tattoo on your hand?  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 02:58:09 AM
Quote from: G$ on November 03, 2008, 02:49:02 AM
Ha, nice poses. Is that a tattoo on your hand?  :o



Yeah, an old, dumb one that reads "shooting star".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 03:00:37 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on November 03, 2008, 02:42:38 AM
And this:


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/Apostate_2006/IMG_7219-1.jpg)

My guess, erm - Killer Bob with glasses?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 03:05:21 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 03, 2008, 03:00:37 AM
My guess, erm - Killer Bob with glasses?



Now I've got to know whom Killer Bob is (laughing)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 03:15:54 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on November 03, 2008, 03:05:21 AM
Now I've got to know whom Killer Bob is (laughing)

The frightening figure with long hair from Twin Peaks...

(http://usera.imagecave.com/pulha/killerbob.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 03:28:33 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 03, 2008, 03:15:54 AM
The frightening figure with long hair from Twin Peaks...

(http://usera.imagecave.com/pulha/killerbob.jpg)



GAD!I didn't think they were frightening! Just some big, goofy metal dude who loves Wagner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 03:44:12 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on November 03, 2008, 03:28:33 AM


GAD!I didn't think they were frightening! Just some big, goofy metal dude who loves Wagner.

That's why I was joking - the 'big, goofy metal dude' is the complete opposite of Killer Bob! And he wears glasses. But his long blonde hair reminded me of him... Make of this what you will!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 03, 2008, 03:48:19 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 03, 2008, 03:44:12 AM
That's why I was joking - the 'big, goofy metal dude' is the complete opposite of Killer Bob! And he wears glasses. But his long blonde hair reminded me of him... Make of this what you will!



I'm smiling because I finally "got" the irony. I can be extremely dumb.

You rock, J.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 03, 2008, 05:56:43 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 01, 2008, 08:50:45 AM
I share a taste for the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich with Solitary Wanderer but another of my favourites is Louis Corinth. Here is his 'Ecce Homo', Christ between the forces of science and militarism.

Priceless. Thank you for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 07:14:57 AM
Quote from: Harry's Corner on November 03, 2008, 01:41:25 AM[/img]

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb79/walboi/painting-a-day-degas-003.jpg)

Harry, I have a ..slight feeling that this is..not an, hmm, real Degas?  :o

And, although I enjoy the series of idealized and hyper-elegant Pre Raphaelite / art Nouveau women...not all women are ethereal fairy-like creatures...

(http://images.chapitre.com/ima2/big1/659/5659659.jpg)




Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 07:18:02 AM
(http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/866/PreviewComp/SuperStock_866-4775.jpg)

Von Jawlensky
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 07:22:29 AM
(http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/tatetracks/images_yourtrack/works/N05953_272.jpg)

Karl SCHMIDT-ROTTLUFF

(http://www.siu.edu/~dfll/German/ArtImages/LK-two_women_in_the_street.jpg)

Ludwig Kirchner

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 08:23:58 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 03, 2008, 05:56:43 AM
Priceless. Thank you for posting it.

You are very welcome  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 08:45:24 AM
There's a Dutch Painter, Carel Willink (1900-1983) whose work I like. Here is his "Simeon" from 1939. Evidently a premonition of war. A great atmospheric work.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 08:50:39 AM
Yes, Willink! He was extremely famous when I was young (60s-70s). His young widow Mathilde was quite a character. She appeared on Dutch tv very often and died tragically young (suicide or in mysterious circumstances, I can't really remember).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 08:55:02 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 03, 2008, 08:50:39 AM
Yes, Willink! He was extremely famous when I was young (60s-70s). His young widow Mathilde was quite a character. She appeared on Dutch tv very often and died tragically young (suicide or in mysterious circumstances, I can't really remember).

That's interesting Johan. I have a book about him. Probably bought in the 70s or 80s, unfortunately (for me) all in Dutch but with great photos of his works. There is a website I see by Sylvia Willink. His daughter I guess. here is another ominous painting by Willink, which appeals to me too:

Added later. Sylvia was his wife. He seems to have married many times.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 03, 2008, 09:01:24 AM
That would be more ominous, if it was Lakehurst, NJ.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 09:03:37 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 03, 2008, 09:01:24 AM
That would be more ominous, if it was Lakehurst, NJ.

Yes, I take your point Karl.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 03, 2008, 09:06:46 AM
Mom and I watched a show on the History Channel about the Hindenburg . . . and it is astonishing how many survivors there were, and how narrow the window was for their winning their way to safety.  What a dreadful event!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 09:27:56 AM
(http://www.fotofestival.com/wubbodejong/boek/wub01.jpg)

Those were the days, my friend....: Mathilde 1976


(http://www.jsmulders.demon.nl/VW-FILMSTER/TOURNEE-12/Spanbroek-10.jpg) photo by J.Smulders

Mathilde's look was -for a large part- determined by the creations of fashion designer extraordinaire Fong Leng.

Well, what is it? Plain bad taste or originality?

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 09:34:31 AM
(http://www.omroepmax.nl/gx/ZqsairrHeylB.jpeg)

Nina Hagen

(http://thewaythingsare.typepad.com/antimarketer/images/les_menines2.jpg)

Velasquez - Picasso
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 03, 2008, 09:55:02 AM
Coming late to this thread, so, apologies if this has been posted before.

Goes well with my interest in Polar Exploration and love for Vaughan Williams Sinfonia Antartica :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 09:58:12 AM
Jeffrey - I just looked up some info about Mathilde Willink (1938-1977) - she was Willink's third wife. They separated in June 1977 and in October that same year she was found dead in her bed, while having an affair with a car (and drugs) dealer, who had his shop across the road from my cousin's house in Amsterdam North (and this last fact is not to be found on the Internet!)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 03, 2008, 10:02:09 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 08:55:02 AM
That's interesting Johan. I have a book about him. Probably bought in the 70s or 80s, unfortunately (for me) all in Dutch but with great photos of his works. There is a website I see by Sylvia Willink. His daughter I guess. here is another ominous painting by Willink, which appeals to me too:

Added later. Sylvia was his wife. He seems to have married many times.

Re that painting with the Zeppelin - every Amsterdamer recognizes the house to the right immediately, it's on Stadhouderskade. Willink very often put real houses in his paintings, so that some of them were (and are) even called 'Willink-huizen'.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 03, 2008, 01:35:04 PM
Awesome art on this page.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 03, 2008, 02:42:57 PM
(http://p2p-blog.hautetfort.com/album/chaim_soutine_le_fou_de_smilovitchi/soutine-la-folle.jpg)

The mad woman 1919 - Chaim Soutine
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 03, 2008, 03:11:14 PM
Peter, have you studied art? I am always impressed by the breadth of your knowledge; you've also put many artists on my radar that I hadn't known about (e.g. James Ensor, Rik Wouters, and many others).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on November 03, 2008, 03:20:37 PM
Quote from: pjme on November 03, 2008, 02:42:57 PM
Chaim Soutine

making an appearance himself

(http://www.fotos.org/galeria/data/528/3Amedeo-Modigliani-Portrait-of-Chaim-Soutine-Seated-at-a-Table.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on November 03, 2008, 03:46:01 PM
Quote from: pjme on November 03, 2008, 07:14:57 AM
And, although I enjoy the series of idealized and hyper-elegant Pre Raphaelite / art Nouveau women...not all women are ethereal fairy-like creatures...

But thankfully some are

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3913/ekaterinamaximovastonefph8.jpg)

Ekaterina Maximova as Katya, The Stone Flower (1959) Photo: Y. Umnov
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 03, 2008, 03:51:05 PM
Slightly off the topic at hand, but does anyone have a reasonably-sized image of the series of portraits of Carl Nielsen goofing off for the camera? I've seen it before but can't seem to find it again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on November 03, 2008, 11:37:14 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 01, 2008, 09:40:45 AM
I like this one by Lovis Corinth, too:

Which, incidentally, does look amazingly like a Corinthian landscape (the plains before the Isthmus and the mountains of Arcadia in the background).

Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2008, 08:45:24 AM
There's a Dutch Painter, Carel Willink (1900-1983) whose work I like. Here is his "Simeon" from 1939. Evidently a premonition of war. A great atmospheric work.

And this must be Symeon Stylites. Fascinating.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 04, 2008, 04:03:08 AM
Max Beckman 'Departure' German 1932-33.

I find this a moving work despite the gruesomeness of the side panels. The central picture; an anonymous boatman taking the king and his family away (to safety) was painted in Germany before Beckman left for the USA, away from the Nazis. To avoid problems with the Nazi authorities Beckman called it 'Scenes from Shakespeare's The Tempest'!

:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
When Harry met Jeffrey - tastes couldn't be more different...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 05:58:48 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 03, 2008, 03:51:05 PM
Slightly off the topic at hand, but does anyone have a reasonably-sized image of the series of portraits of Carl Nielsen goofing off for the camera? I've seen it before but can't seem to find it again.

I am interested.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 04, 2008, 06:04:00 AM
I'm starting to think Rossetti knew only one facial type. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:05:09 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 06:07:45 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 04, 2008, 06:04:00 AM
I'm starting to think Rossetti knew only one facial type. ;D

Result of a catastrophic shortage of models in (prudish) Victorian England? [half-joking]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 04, 2008, 06:13:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 05:58:48 AM
I am interested.

I can only find one, but there are several others. Has to be the best composer portrait ever  ;D:

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2585/1314/200/nielsen23.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 06:16:45 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 04, 2008, 06:13:28 AM
I can only find one, but there are several others. Has to be the best composer portrait ever  ;D:

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2585/1314/200/nielsen23.jpg)

I know them. They were in the booklet accompanying the Ole Schmidt recordings (LPs), almost 30 years ago. I was very surprised at Nielsen's mimic talent.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:17:58 AM
I have a fondness for composers who can readily not take themselves seriously.  But who don't think they came from another planet; be fair.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 06:22:25 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 04, 2008, 06:04:00 AM
I'm starting to think Rossetti knew only one facial type. ;D

See : http://www.victorianweb.org/painting/dgr/paintings/healey12.html


Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 06:26:00 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:17:58 AM
I have a fondness for composers who can readily not take themselves seriously.  But who don't think they came from another planet; be fair.

So have I. But I don't get the next sentence, Karl. Who has to 'be fair' about what?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 04, 2008, 06:33:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:17:58 AM
I have a fondness for composers who can readily not take themselves seriously.  But who don't think they came from another planet; be fair.

I love the old anecdote about Richard Strauss, while conducting one of his own compositions, reaching into his waistcoat pocket with his left hand, extracting his watch, looking at the time, and increasing the tempo of the piece because he was late for a game of skat with his buddies :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:38:44 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 04, 2008, 06:26:00 AM
So have I. But I don't get the next sentence, Karl. Who has to 'be fair' about what?

Claiming extraterrestrial origins is taking oneself unseriously to a degree for which I cannot feel much fondness, I guess.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 07:49:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 06:38:44 AM
Claiming extraterrestrial origins is taking oneself unseriously to a degree for which I cannot feel much fondness, I guess.

Ah, I understand... But which composer claimed that? Scriabin?! (Or are you joking?...)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 04, 2008, 07:52:50 AM
Stockhausen claimed to be from the star Sirius.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 07:54:38 AM
Quote from: Dundonnell on November 04, 2008, 06:33:49 AM
I love the old anecdote about Richard Strauss, while conducting one of his own compositions, reaching into his waistcoat pocket with his left hand, extracting his watch, looking at the time, and increasing the tempo of the piece because he was late for a game of skat with his buddies :)

Man, that's like most people speeding . . . you don't gain that much time over that distance to justify the reckless conducting, erm, motoring!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 07:56:40 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 04, 2008, 07:52:50 AM
Stockhausen claimed to be from the star Sirius.

I didn't know that.  :-[ But it doesn't surprise me... Thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 08:01:06 AM
But it should surprise you! Resist the idea that temperamental artists are next-door to a couple of fries short of a Happy Meal!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 04, 2008, 08:09:49 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 08:01:06 AM
But it should surprise you! Resist the idea that temperamental artists are next-door to a couple of fries short of a Happy Meal!

"Two great nations divided by a common language" ;D ;D

"...next-door to a couple of fries short of a Happy Meal!"

Please...could you translate? ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 08:11:45 AM
"A couple of fries short of a Happy Meal" is a McDonalds-centric adaptation of two bricks shy of a load, i.e., "not all there."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 04, 2008, 08:13:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 08:11:45 AM
"A couple of fries short of a Happy Meal" is a McDonalds-centric adaptation of two bricks shy of a load, i.e., "not all there."

Ah!! What we in the Old Country would call 'not the full shilling'. I did sort of guess as much ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 04, 2008, 08:14:48 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 04, 2008, 05:55:32 AM
When Harry met Jeffrey - tastes couldn't be more different...

Not entirely as I rather like the Pre-Raphaelite painters. I like the third one down 'Beata Beatrix' of Harry's original selection.

Holman Hunt is my favourite of those particular painters.

The Scapegoat:


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 04, 2008, 08:49:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 04, 2008, 08:01:06 AM
But it should surprise you! Resist the idea that temperamental artists are next-door to a couple of fries short of a Happy Meal!

'I am busy resisting', said the temperamental artist.

Quote from: vandermolen on November 04, 2008, 08:14:48 AM
Not entirely as I rather like the Pre-Raphaelite painters.

That's another witticism dead in the water.  :'( ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 11:13:30 AM
Women - from History. I'll add some men later....
They are by - or were found at : Lucas Cranach - Ingres - Willendorf - Rubens
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 11:33:10 AM
And some men!

By : August Macke - Schmidt-Rottluf -Jan van Eyck - Francis Bacon - Otto Dix
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 11:48:09 AM
Well, here the mention of those Nielsen photos (I have to find them! :o) causes a sort of knee-jerk reaction:

(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/geba.gif)(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/dyplom.gif)(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/koszula.jpg)(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/sedzia.gif)(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/laska.gif)(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/mirror400.gif) (http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/witkacy.html)

(click on pics for detailed info)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 11:49:34 AM
Oh, and this (a special brand of ironic 20th century despair):

(http://info-poland.buffalo.edu/classroom/witkacy/witkacy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 12:13:42 PM
Wait, there's more:

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/8/25/1381505/witkacy/Witkacy1912.jpg)(http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/8/25/1381505/witkacy/witkacy000.jpg)
(http://www.mati.com.pl/pinkwart/Trzydziecha/Odc21/szczerbaty.JPG)(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit03.jpg)
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit01.jpg)
(http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/8/25/1381505/witkacy/witkacy8.jpg)(http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/8/25/1381505/witkacy/witkacy2.jpg)(http://www.witkacy.hg.pl/napoleon.gif)


Master of disguise... ;D (especially the first one ;D ;D ;D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on November 04, 2008, 12:22:59 PM
You've probably guessed this one already
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 12:26:05 PM
Wait, there's something wrong with my eyes... *double vision* There's still something wrong with my eyes. I think I'm not getting enough sleep...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 12:53:37 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Ok- to finish the evening... From the Netherlands : Raoul Hynckes and Dick Ket , Gustave Van de Woestijne ( right) from Belgium
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 01:12:25 PM
I think I'm on a roll. Oh, well... ::)

Here are some of his paintings as filler (actually, I should mention that I'm NOT especially fond of any of those photographic self-portraits, while I do enjoy some of the paintings):

Very early (1911) Witkacy:
(http://www.witkacy.hg.pl/galeria/imgs/komp5.jpg)

Slightly Dali-ish Witkacy (1921):
(http://www.witkacy.hg.pl/galeria/imgs/bajka.jpg)

Typical "formist" period (ie. 1918-24) Witkacy:
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit25.jpg)  (http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit11.jpg)

Definitely most typical Witkacy (1927) - especially since it's pastel, a technique he seemed to favor:
(http://www.witkacy.hg.pl/galeria/imgs/falsz.jpg)

Another pastel:
(http://www.mati.com.pl/kultura/zabytki/portmaru.jpg)

1930, "Thawing face":
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit21.jpg)

And any 20th century music lover's elementary Witkacy - the famous Szymanowski portrait:
(http://www.berkshirereview.net/images/szymanowsky_witkacy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 01:17:24 PM
 :)Great stuff Maciek! wonderful discoveries.
I'll just trow in one last old photograph from my collection...( well, you get 3 "hommes à moustaches!)...some famous moustaches!

Georges Rodenbach (Doornik 16 juli 1855-1898) of "Bruges la Morte"/Korngold -fame and Jules Massenet. Moustache nr 3 is an unknown dandy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 01:23:13 PM
Thanks, Peter. Witkacy is considered one of the best (the best?) Polish 20th century pre-war painters. And one of the best writers of that period too (probably the best playwright of that period, a postmodernist, if you can believe it! and a very interesting novelist and philosopher, and art-theorist).

Last batch (I promise!). Self-portraits.

1913
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit05.jpg)

1922
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit16.jpg)

1924
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit15.jpg)

1927
(http://www.muzeum.slupsk.pl/grafika/galeria/duze/m708.jpg)

1938
you already have it, several posts above (the one with the chimneys)

1939 (roughly a month before the artist's suicide - if he indeed took his own life, which is still not unanimously accepted
(http://www.zwoje-scrolls.com/zwoje28/wit23.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Love those mustachioed gentlemen, Peter! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 04, 2008, 01:34:20 PM
Good night - I'm off to bed! 0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Harry on November 04, 2008, 10:54:07 PM
I rather have women posted here............so much nicer to look at! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 05, 2008, 12:50:43 AM
I think the one standing in the water is a woman.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 05, 2008, 12:51:32 AM
Quote from: Maciek on November 04, 2008, 01:23:13 PM
Thanks, Peter. Witkacy is considered one of the best (the best?) Polish 20th century pre-war painters. And one of the best writers of that period too (probably the best playwright of that period, a postmodernist, if you can believe it! and a very interesting novelist and philosopher, and art-theorist).

I didn't know Witkiewicz (the name under which he has been translated into Dutch) was a painter, too. And a very good one he clearly is!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 05, 2008, 12:58:35 AM
Quote from: Maciek on November 05, 2008, 12:50:43 AM
I think the one standing in the water is a woman.

;D ;D ;D

The "ladyshave" wasn't yet available in those days!

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 05, 2008, 01:01:15 AM
Quote from: Harry's Corner on November 04, 2008, 10:54:07 PM
I rather have women posted here............so much nicer to look at! :)

Maybe you could be a little bit more adventurous? People ( men or women, and everything in between) are -at least -as diverse as your CD collection.
P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 05, 2008, 01:05:57 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 05, 2008, 12:51:32 AM
I didn't know Witkiewicz (the name under which he has been translated into Dutch) was a painter, too. And a very good one he clearly is!

Oh, not only that. He was also a professional soldier (saw the outbreak of the October Revolution with his very eyes, and this was one of the main reasons of the unforgiving pessimism of his art, as well as his suicide upon the attack of Russia on Poland in 1939). And professional photographer (as some of those self-portraits should testify) and traveler (Bronislaw Malnowski (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronisław_Malinowski) hired him as photographer when going on his Trobriand Islands expeditions).

But most of all he remains a genius of the theatre, who anticipated Ionesco and his ilk and blah blah blah (you know the astounding facts yourself).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 05, 2008, 01:44:56 AM
Oh, and I should explain the problem with his name.

Witkacy was his pseudonym (indeed, he signed his paintings that way). Witkacy was actually called Stanisław Witkiewicz. But so was his father. And this father, Stanisław Witkiewicz, was also an artist (a painter, but remembered foremost as an architect - creator of the "Zakopane style (http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Styl_zakopiański)" in architecture). And of course, the father was already well known at the outset of the son's career. To avoid confusion, Stanisław Witkiewicz junior took on a pseudonym (Witkacy). So he is usually referred to either as Witkacy, or as Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz (to differentiate between him and his father, who was simply Stanislaw Witkiewicz).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on November 05, 2008, 02:01:09 AM
Quote from: pjme on November 03, 2008, 07:22:29 AM


Karl SCHMIDT-ROTTLUFF



Ludwig Kirchner



was looking at the S-R in Tate Modern couple weekends ago, have loved Kirchner ever since an RA retro. Would add Giacometti as a favourite for those long melting statues.

Cracked mirror Witkacy is good. Not a great admirer otherwise, find him a bit too much of an all-consuming genius for my taste.

QuoteEkaterina Maximova as Katya, The Stone Flower (1959) Photo: Y. Umnov

You must have a fair choice of Ekaterinas in Belgrade.

QuoteChaim Soutine

nice one, new to me.

Quote from: pjme on November 05, 2008, 01:01:15 AM
Maybe you could be a little bit more adventurous? People ( men or women, and everything in between) are -at least -as diverse as your CD collection.
P.

You might be surprised by what you find underneath that calm domesticated guise.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 05, 2008, 02:10:48 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on November 05, 2008, 02:01:09 AM
Cracked mirror Witkacy is good. Not a great admirer otherwise, find him a bit too much of an all-consuming genius for my taste.

Well, I've never seen any of the English translations but somehow wouldn't expect them to be very good. It would take a really excellent translator to do his plays justice, not to mention the novels. What have you read? Are all of the novels available in English? Does he ever get staged in the UK?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 05, 2008, 05:02:50 AM
Gorgeous.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             



(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/Apostate_2006/RainbowintheStorm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 05, 2008, 05:04:29 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on November 05, 2008, 02:01:09 AM
You might be surprised by what you find underneath that calm domesticated guise.

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Harry on November 05, 2008, 05:47:55 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 05, 2008, 05:16:31 AM
Lovely room.

You see, what you can see, still you miss a lot.....at times! ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 05, 2008, 06:07:15 AM
 ;D

the bedspread is colorful!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 05, 2008, 06:18:11 AM
Envy, envy...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 05, 2008, 07:59:18 AM
Here is a painting I like by Caspar David Friedrich; very romantic and atmospheric. My appreciation of this painting, however, has been somewhat compromised by a student of mine who pointed out the main characters appear to be sitting on a roast chicken. So, I thought it best to point this out to everyone else too  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 05, 2008, 08:22:22 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 05, 2008, 07:59:18 AM
Here is a painting I like by Caspar David Friedrich; very romantic and atmospheric. My appreciation of this painting, however, has been somewhat compromised by a student of mine who pointed out the main characters appear to be sitting on a roast chicken. So, I thought it best to point this out to everyone else too  ;D ;D

I like chicken, so - beautiful picture.  ;) (Btw - there is a Caspar David Friedrich exhibition in Amsterdam at the moment, and I'm going there with my cousin later in the month.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 05, 2008, 08:24:05 AM
Maybe he was attempting to start a school of Culinary Surrealism?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 05, 2008, 08:31:38 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 05, 2008, 08:24:05 AM
Maybe he was attempting to start a school of Culinary Surrealism?

;D (That's genius for you, always ahead of the curve.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 05, 2008, 12:51:50 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 05, 2008, 08:22:22 AM
I like chicken, so - beautiful picture.  ;) (Btw - there is a Caspar David Friedrich exhibition in Amsterdam at the moment, and I'm going there with my cousin later in the month.)

How exciting. I am most jealous. In 1985 I was hoping to see some of his work when I went to the Hermitage in Leningrad (as it then was). The room with the Friedrich paintings in was closed  >:( However, I have seen quite a few in exhibitions of German Romantic painting. He is a really interesting painter.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 05, 2008, 12:57:53 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 05, 2008, 12:51:50 PM
How exciting. I am most jealous. In 1985 I was hoping to see some of his work when I went to the Hermitage in Leningrad (as it then was). The room with the Friedrich paintings in was closed  >:( However, I have seen quite a few in exhibitions of German Romantic painting. He is a really interesting painter.

Well, I am going to the 'Hermitage Amsterdam', a sort of branch of the Petersburg Hermitage. I suspect I'll see the paintings you missed.  :'(

http://www.hermitage.nl/en/content.htm

Click on Exhibition...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 05, 2008, 04:14:52 PM
Ok, one of my favourite photos....mainly because I took it ;D ;D

It was taken on the Latrabjarg Cliffs of north-western Iceland at about 10.30pm ;D and shows husband returning to the burrow after a hard day's work out on the waters between Iceland and Greenland
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 05, 2008, 11:34:05 PM
(http://cgfa.sunsite.dk/parrish/parrish2.jpg)

Maxfield Parrish 1870 - 1966

see:http://cgfa.sunsite.dk/parrish/parrish_bio.htm

Maxfield Parrish was one of America's most beloved artists working during the "Golden Age of American Illustration." He achieved incredible artistic renown and critical acclaim during his lifetime and has continued to interest new audiences ever since. His prolific body of work has been reproduced in books, calendars, art prints, advertisements, and magazines for generations. His paintings and murals always utilized a unique juxtaposition of designed elements, luminescent colors, photorealistic subjects and romantic images which combined to captivate his viewers.

Maxfield Parrish so dominated the images America loved that in the 1920's one out of four homes had his world of make-believe hanging on their walls. In a survey taken in 1925, van Gogh, Cezanne and Parrish were thought to be the three greatest artists of all time. Consequently, Maxfield Parrish was the single most popular American artist of the early decades of the 20th century. The continuing demand for his art prints today indicates America's fondness for his fantasy images.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 05, 2008, 11:42:15 PM
(http://cgfa.sunsite.dk/parrish/parris17.jpg)

I'm sure all those lovers of 19th/early 20th century academic art will enjoy Parrish' works. The sweetness of most paintings is ..cloying, but some of these exuberant visions are quite captivating.
Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on November 16, 2008, 09:33:28 AM
not exactly a picture -- Ladybug flight in slow motion

http://uk.youtube.com/v/S77SYgOZXfg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mozartsneighbor on November 16, 2008, 12:33:08 PM
I went to a new Hopper exhibition at the Kunsthalle, here in Vienna. One of the painters most dear to me. They only had 9 Hopper paintings, but the exhibition made up for it very cleverly by including work by other artists influenced by him (50% of which were actually pretty interesting) including some very recent ones; by showing Hopper's influence on Jim Jarmusch's films, which I like; and by discussing the factors that influenced Hopper, including his fascination with cinema. You could even watch a movie from the 1940's that Hopper liked, called "Sudden Fear" I think -- and the train travel scenes are uncannily similar to some of Hopper's paintings.
Hopper can be a bit misleading. His paintings may look realist, but in fact they are not really so. These are often such simple scenes but the atmosphere and feelings they convey are so difficult to pin down, but so right on the money at the same time about what it is like to be human and to be alive.
(http://www.merrimentdesign.com/images/hopper_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 17, 2008, 12:59:03 PM
Thanks, mozartsneighbor. Another Hopper fan here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 17, 2008, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:09:53 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Large_lovecraft_1-2-3.JPG)
Awesome picture and quote!
Says exactly what i like about Brahms...... the 'mist' in his compositional language is definitely his own (actually, constant use of a 'blurred' bar line is part of this). 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:22:50 PM
Thanks.

That's Michael Whelan art by the way.

http://www.michaelwhelan.com/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:29:58 PM
I also like John Jude Palencar.

http://www.johnjudepalencar.com/

Both this work and the one above can be found as cover art to short story collections by H.P. Lovecraft.   >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on November 17, 2008, 01:34:48 PM
Quote from: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:09:53 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Large_lovecraft_1-2-3.JPG)


Dude! Obituary, "Cause of Death".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:37:31 PM
Quote from: AndyD. on November 17, 2008, 01:34:48 PM

Dude! Obituary, "Cause of Death".

Well, it was a Lovecraft book cover first.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 17, 2008, 01:39:43 PM
I like these pieces of 'horror art'. But they aren't very Lovecraftian, in my opinion. Lovecraft is much cooler, not so overt.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on November 17, 2008, 01:44:44 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on November 17, 2008, 01:39:43 PM
I like these pieces of 'horror art'. But they aren't very Lovecraftian, in my opinion. Lovecraft is much cooler, not so overt.

Yeah. I like them as art. My liking them doesn't have much to do with their being wrapped around Lovecraft's stories.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on November 18, 2008, 02:54:35 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e0/LancHid45.jpg)

Budapest Chain Bridge following the Siege of Budapest

of course 'like' isn't the right word for this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 18, 2008, 02:59:35 AM
I like Edward Hopper too.

Here is a favourite of mine: Magritte's "Homesickness"

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on November 18, 2008, 09:26:45 AM
(http://inventorspot.com/files/images/Deer%20Butt%20Doorbell.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on November 18, 2008, 10:09:22 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Picture1-2.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on November 18, 2008, 10:12:11 AM
 >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 18, 2008, 10:19:04 AM
I like that one, too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on November 18, 2008, 10:49:50 AM
ha
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on November 19, 2008, 08:30:56 AM
Quote from: pjme on November 05, 2008, 11:42:15 PM
(http://cgfa.sunsite.dk/parrish/parris17.jpg)

I'm sure all those lovers of 19th/early 20th century academic art will enjoy Parrish' works. The sweetness of most paintings is ..cloying, but some of these exuberant visions are quite captivating.
Peter

That is a wonderful picture!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 19, 2008, 08:33:39 AM
Were Parrish's lenses tinted . . . rose?  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 19, 2008, 10:38:01 AM
No, but he always wore the same pink jacket! ;)

(http://www.painterskeys.com/clickbacks/images/featured_artist/maxfield-parrish/maxfield-parrish-photo_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 24, 2008, 06:25:03 AM
(http://www.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20081123&t=2&i=6928704&w=&r=2008-11-23T123918Z_01_SRI11_RTRIDSP_0_KASHMIR-ELECTION)

An elderly Kashmiri woman voter displays her ink-marked finger after she cast her vote during the second phase of local elections in Lar, 35 km (21 miles) east of Srinagar November 23, 2008. REUTERS/Fayaz Kabli (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)


I saw this on the front page of the paper this morning and immediately went hunting for the 'Add to Faves' button. ;D (Users of Flickr may be familiar with this.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 24, 2008, 07:22:40 AM
Great photo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Anne on November 25, 2008, 09:18:18 PM
That picture of the mountains is so impressive!  Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on November 27, 2008, 02:29:54 AM
My absolute Magritte fave, "L'Empire des Lumieres":

(http://lewebpedagogique.com/2devadepied/files/2008/01/ma958l-empire-des-lumieres-posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on November 27, 2008, 02:44:05 AM
Wonderful. Haven't seen it before.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 27, 2008, 03:39:37 AM
In 2009 a new Magritte museum ( the "Altenloh-building) will be opened in the center of Brussel's artistic heart - near the Fine Arts Museum and the Museum for musical Instruments.
The Museum will house more than 170 works by Magritte.

Not all Magritte's are breathtaking masterpieces...but Brussels can finaly show one of it's famous artists in a contemporary and welcoming setting.

One can also visit:
http://www.magrittemuseum.be/code/nl/index4.htm
The René Magritte Museum occupies the house in which the Belgian surrealist painter worked nearly 24 years of his life.
On the ground floor the museum presents the appartment which the painter rented together with his wife Georgette from 1930 to 1954, as well as a biographical exhibition dedicated to the painter.

Peter


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 02, 2008, 06:01:15 AM
What?

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/NotYourMothersHysterectomy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 02, 2008, 07:20:45 AM
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9979/fallingsoldierkr0.jpg) (http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9025/1944normandylstkr6.jpg)

Quote from: Corey on December 02, 2008, 06:01:15 AM
What?

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/NotYourMothersHysterectomy.jpg)

Hehe wat
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 02, 2008, 09:12:47 AM
Quote from: Corey on December 02, 2008, 06:01:15 AM
What?

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/NotYourMothersHysterectomy.jpg)  (http://www.healthaffairs.uci.edu/urology/prostate/Images/robot_5.jpg)

The da Vinci Robot (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.healthaffairs.uci.edu/urology/prostate/Images/robot_5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.healthaffairs.uci.edu/urology/prostate/daVinci.html&usg=__48njyENvAH-Y2aqLnPBhQST7hfw=&h=1125&w=853&sz=119&hl=en&start=4&um=1&tbnid=otS_pxzVWEVY4M:&tbnh=150&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dda%2Bvinci%2Brobot%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4DMUS_en___US204%26sa%3DN)  :o - a new approach to minimally invasive surgery - being used at my institution, mainly by the urologists for kidney and prostate surgery - Star Wars comes to medicine!  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 02, 2008, 09:14:20 AM
Quote from: James on December 02, 2008, 08:39:01 AM
(http://www.fredunzel.com/traductions/Interviews/maestro/maestro02.jpg)

Zappa: Look man, you're not fooling anyone with that combover.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on December 02, 2008, 09:26:57 AM
Quote from: Lethe on December 02, 2008, 07:20:45 AM
(http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9025/1944normandylstkr6.jpg)

which film had that violent unloading onto the beach? Was it Saving Private Ryan? I think it was Spielberg film.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bulldog on December 02, 2008, 09:33:51 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on December 02, 2008, 09:26:57 AM
which film had that violent unloading onto the beach? Was it Saving Private Ryan? I think it was Spielberg film.

You're right on all counts.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on December 02, 2008, 09:45:49 AM
Thanks. That's a very powerful opening. I've only seen it once, though I've caught the final half of the film 3 or 4 times  ::) That would make for one of the more harrowing moments in life
Title: Pictures I Don't Like
Post by: karlhenning on December 03, 2008, 12:54:49 PM
Oof.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on December 03, 2008, 02:08:26 PM
(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Dore%2C%20Gustav%20-%20Purgatory%2C%20Dante%20Among%20the%20Slothful%2C%201868.jpg)

Dore - Purgatory, Dante Among the Slothful
___________________

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Van%20Gogh%2C%20Vincent%20-%20The%20Garden%20of%20Saint%20Paul%27s%20Hospital%20%28The%20Fall%20of%20the%20Leaves%27%29%2C%201889.jpg)

Van Gogh - The Garden of Saint Paul's Hospital ("The Fall of the Leaves")
___________________

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Van%20Gogh%2C%20Vincent%20-%20The%20Garden%20of%20Saint%20Paul%27s%20Hospital%2C%201889.jpg)

Van Gogh - The Garden of Saint Paul's Hospital
___________________

(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Friedrich%2C%20Caspar%20David%20-%20Cloister%20Graveyard%20in%20the%20Snow.jpg)

Friedrich - Cloister Graveyard in the Snow
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 04, 2008, 10:16:16 AM
Les bains!  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on December 04, 2008, 12:05:36 PM
It's the apparent caption, actually:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 04, 2008, 04:39:55 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 04, 2008, 12:05:36 PM
It's the apparent caption, actually:
I don't think they're going to sell it very well that way.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 07, 2008, 08:28:35 PM
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6692/brennesselnhd0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on December 10, 2008, 08:39:50 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 14, 2008, 02:01:38 PM
wat

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/imgad.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 14, 2008, 02:05:13 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 14, 2008, 02:01:38 PM
wat

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/imgad.jpg)


50%!? That's amazing. I never need worry about the cost of buying diaper cakes again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on December 14, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/John_Henry_Fuseli_-_The_Nightmare.JPG/752px-John_Henry_Fuseli_-_The_Nightmare.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 14, 2008, 11:40:23 PM
Well, I quite understand, what's not to like there!  >:D


Stourhead Dorset Dec 08

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8495.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8510.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8516.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 14, 2008, 11:46:32 PM
Gold Hill Shaftsbury Dec 08

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8474.jpg)

One of our many kiddy-cash machines

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8486.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 15, 2008, 12:31:06 AM
Nice pictures, Mike!

[Why are those cash machines set so low? Are there many midgets down there?  ;) ]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on December 15, 2008, 12:36:46 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on December 15, 2008, 12:31:06 AM
Nice pictures, Mike!

[Why are those cash machines set so low? Are there many midgets down there?  ;) ]

Maybe it is a multi-function cash machine that you can also kneel and pray, as well as do confessions.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 15, 2008, 12:58:36 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on December 15, 2008, 12:31:06 AM
Nice pictures, Mike!

[Why are those cash machines set so low? Are there many midgets down there?  ;) ]

It was a mystery to me. I think they are challenged in several ways there, but height is not one.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 15, 2008, 02:14:46 AM
Quote from: springrite on December 15, 2008, 12:36:46 AM
Maybe it is a multi-function cash machine that you can also kneel and pray, as well as do confessions.

Quote from: knight on December 15, 2008, 12:58:36 AM
It was a mystery to me. I think they are challenged in several ways there, but height is not one.

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on December 15, 2008, 02:43:56 AM
Quote from: knight on December 14, 2008, 11:46:32 PM

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8486.jpg)


If I am not mistaken, that does appear to be a wheelchair access ATM. Doesn't it look like the lady is in a wheelchair?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 15, 2008, 02:54:36 AM
Quote from: springrite on December 15, 2008, 02:43:56 AM
If I am not mistaken, that does appear to be a wheelchair access ATM. Doesn't it look like the lady is in a wheelchair?

That lady is Mike's wife, if I'm not mistaken, and she is certainly not disabled!  ;D

O, Paul, my dear friend Lena is in Beijing...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on December 15, 2008, 03:52:46 AM
Quote from: Jezetha on December 15, 2008, 02:54:36 AM
That lady is Mike's wife, if I'm not mistaken, and she is certainly not disabled!  ;D

O, Paul, my dear friend Lena is in Beijing...



That appears to be my alma mater Beijing University!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 15, 2008, 04:14:34 AM
Quote from: springrite on December 15, 2008, 03:52:46 AM
That appears to be my alma mater Beijing University!

She is staying there (rented a room on the campus), doing research for her dissertation. Next month she'll be going to Shanghai. (And now she's down with flu, she just wrote to me...)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 18, 2008, 10:33:13 AM
(http://imgsrc.hubblesite.org/hu/db/images/hs-2008-42-a-web.jpg)

No photoshoppery here. That's Ganymede, one of Jupiter's natural satellites, and the largest of its kind in the solar system (well, if you don't count Titan's atmosphere), about to eclipsed by its parent planet.

This was taken by the Hubble back in April '07. Best viewed as large. Other sizes available here (http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2008/42/image/a/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 18, 2008, 10:36:58 AM
Indeed; that lady is my wife and is not disabled. It is the only cash machine that Building Society has. I think it unlikely it was placed with thought of helping chair-bound people, it could not have been sited higher up.

Mike

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Solitary Wanderer on December 18, 2008, 10:39:52 AM
Thomas Cole

(http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/hudson-river-school/landscape_art_csg026_the_voyage_of_life_youth-thomas_cole.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on December 18, 2008, 03:47:52 PM
Quote from: knight on December 14, 2008, 11:46:32 PM
Gold Hill Shaftsbury Dec 08

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8474.jpg)

One of our many kiddy-cash machines

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8486.jpg)

Mike

I know Gold Hill (of Hovis advert fame) well as good friends of mine live in Shaftesbury. Also Stourhead is somewhere I have been to many times. A very beautiful spot.  Mike, do you live iin the vicinity?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dundonnell on December 18, 2008, 03:51:14 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on December 18, 2008, 10:39:52 AM
Thomas Cole

(http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/hudson-river-school/landscape_art_csg026_the_voyage_of_life_youth-thomas_cole.jpg)

I like that pricture very much :) Gorgeously lush :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 19, 2008, 12:07:12 AM
"I know Gold Hill (of Hovis advert fame) well as good friends of mine live in Shaftesbury. Also Stourhead is somewhere I have been to many times. A very beautiful spot.  Mike, do you live iin the vicinity?"

Not  very close, about 60 miles away in Gloucestershire. We went there for a couple of days and heard my boss play the solo in Beethoven's 3rd piano concerto, she was excellent. We were lucky with the weather, cold but sunny.

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8494.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Dorset%20Dec%2008/IMG_8493.jpg)

A couple more of Stourhead.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 19, 2008, 01:43:33 AM
Two photo's I recently discovered :
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 19, 2008, 01:44:29 AM
Nr 2
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 19, 2008, 03:39:22 AM
They are adorable :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 22, 2008, 06:05:48 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/238/516225344_1d25bc5f7f_b.jpg)

Note the scare-quotes. They aren't really sexy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 22, 2008, 06:29:34 AM
Quote from: Corey on December 22, 2008, 06:05:48 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/238/516225344_1d25bc5f7f_b.jpg)

Note the scare-quotes. They aren't really sexy.

What the heck? :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 22, 2008, 07:38:01 AM
Frottage I assume.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 22, 2008, 09:47:25 PM
Note that they also sell carefree ones. I'd like a carefree christmas tree! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 26, 2008, 04:37:24 AM
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1313/149/54/504200998/n504200998_1147506_6983.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 26, 2008, 07:09:51 AM
Just returned from a long weekend to Atlanta, GA - mainly went to see the King Tut & Louvre Museum Exhibits, but at the High Museum there, a small exhibit on the Chinese Terracotta Army was also being presented which impressed us tremendously; only about a dozen actual figures were there, and the pic below just shows a sampling of the 'thousands' of buried warriors, horses, etc. - the short Wiki Article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army) provides a few details on the numbers discovered (and yet to be) so far and additional images to show the enormous size of this project!  :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/14/Terracotta_Army_Pit_1_-_2.jpg/800px-Terracotta_Army_Pit_1_-_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 26, 2008, 09:06:32 AM
*Could not find a picture online* :( I purchased an autobiography of Zubin Mehta yesterday. Among the many pictures printed, one from his personal collection was pretty nice. A photo taken during a trip to an Antarctic island, Mehta is wearing his formal concert attire and a big smile on his face, and hands raised, with baton on the right. Around him and as far as the eye can see Emperor Penguins dot the landscape.

The caption reads: Finally a big enough orchestra to play Mahler's 8th Symphony; about two hundred thousand emperor penguins on an island, South Georgia, during an Antarctic cruise; a photograph by my wife Nancy.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 26, 2008, 05:53:24 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 26, 2008, 04:37:24 AM
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1313/149/54/504200998/n504200998_1147506_6983.jpg)
I bet you 50 bucks that gas station was run by a redneck or an Indian.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on December 26, 2008, 07:44:00 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on December 14, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/56/John_Henry_Fuseli_-_The_Nightmare.JPG/752px-John_Henry_Fuseli_-_The_Nightmare.JPG)

He looks for all the world like he won at the Shire's county fair shooting gallery and has no idea what to do of his prize...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on December 28, 2008, 04:37:40 AM
Quote from: Brünnhilde forever on December 27, 2008, 05:17:14 PM
Now that's Italian advertisement! - LavAzza is the brand name of the coffee.



haha great ad :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 29, 2008, 09:02:39 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Idontknow.jpg)

wat
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 29, 2008, 09:06:38 AM
Quote from: Corey on December 29, 2008, 09:02:39 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Idontknow.jpg)

wat

This could only possibly be better if that man was supposed to be Elvis.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on December 29, 2008, 09:12:48 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Idontknowcopy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on December 29, 2008, 02:07:13 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 29, 2008, 09:12:48 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Idontknowcopy.jpg)


My life has meaning again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 29, 2008, 02:12:54 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 29, 2008, 09:02:39 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Idontknow.jpg)

wat
He's not so tough- he needed knives. They needed some African warrior that could crush their heads with his fist.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 29, 2008, 11:39:02 PM
 ;D

(http://www.kuuke.nl/kuuke/uploads/images/hercules/nemeaanse%20leeuw.jpg)

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 30, 2008, 12:14:07 PM
(http://www.moistworks.com/images/art_cotton.jpg)

A special kind of nostagia.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 30, 2008, 04:56:38 PM
Quote from: knight on December 30, 2008, 12:14:07 PM
(http://www.moistworks.com/images/art_cotton.jpg)

A special kind of nostagia.


Hi Mike - just curious why you chose a picture of Elizabeth Cotton?  She was a wonderful folk guitarist & singer from North Carolina (born in Chapel Hill in 1895 - home of UNC!) - for those wanting to hear this person, check out the disc below - Dave  :D

(http://waxidermy.com/images/cotten.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on December 30, 2008, 08:09:20 PM
Quote from: knight on December 30, 2008, 12:14:07 PM
(http://www.moistworks.com/images/art_cotton.jpg)

A special kind of nostagia.

Mike

Great pic.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 31, 2008, 02:53:35 AM
It is such a great picture. A woman, black who contributed to music with her 'Cotton picking' guitar figurations. But really, it is the photo rather than the story behind it.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on January 02, 2009, 04:43:17 AM
Chaiten volcano erupts in Chile — positively Mordor-esque.

(http://i30.tinypic.com/vcuzq8.jpg)

(http://agaudi.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/volcan-chaiten_1.jpg?w=460&h=306)

(http://agaudi.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/volcan-chaiten_2.jpg?w=460&h=300)

(http://agaudi.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/volcan-chaiten_3.jpg?w=460&h=306)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on January 02, 2009, 05:12:16 AM
That's incredible!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 02, 2009, 05:13:54 AM
I had the first on my desktop for awhile. Incredible at first, but it got old so quickly, somehow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 04, 2009, 05:49:08 PM
I like this pic. There's even a newspaper version of it.
My dad in computer literacy classes.  :)
He's the happy guy third from the right, uncle is the second dude on the right, both bottom row.

http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/archivesearch/images_sizedimage_361023029/resources_photoview
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on January 04, 2009, 06:51:56 PM
Quote from: G$ on January 04, 2009, 05:49:08 PM
He's the happy guy third from the right....

Nice. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 04, 2009, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: Keemun on January 04, 2009, 06:51:56 PM
Nice. ;D
actually, the happy guy that's 4th from the right.

(on the top row)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on January 04, 2009, 07:11:33 PM
Quote from: G$ on January 04, 2009, 06:57:42 PM
actually, the happy guy that's 4th from the right.

(on the top row)

Do you mean 5th from the right?  I could be wrong, but 4th from the right (top row) doesn't look like a guy....   :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 04, 2009, 07:12:56 PM
Quote from: Keemun on January 04, 2009, 07:11:33 PM
Do you mean 5th from the right?  I could be wrong, but 4th from the right (top row) doesn't look like a guy....   :-\
yeah, that was the joke.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 06, 2009, 09:41:14 AM
was googling for an image and came across this, which I like, for obvious enough reasons, I suppose

(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/adc/10073532B~The-Precipice-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on January 06, 2009, 09:44:01 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on January 06, 2009, 09:41:14 AM
was googling for an image and came across this, which I like, for obvious enough reasons, I suppose

It's the hat, isn't it? One can tell from your avatar.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on January 06, 2009, 09:52:33 AM
The city of San Francisco, made out of Jell-O by Liz Hickok.  Her website is here (http://www.lizhickok.com/index.html). 

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 06, 2009, 10:17:02 AM
Quote from: Drasko on January 06, 2009, 09:44:01 AM
It's the hat, isn't it? One can tell from your avatar.

haha you know I just noticed that someone uploaded the entire film to Youtube, albeit without English subs. I should download it again now that I have the time adjuster programme which you recommended. It works well. Anyway yeah it's the hat, as looking at anything else in the picture would be rather depressing
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 08, 2009, 07:21:06 PM
Our Menorah on 'our' last night w/ all candles burning - a yearly event for us this time of the year; now, I know that Hanukkah has ended but we're never home 8 nights in a row for dinner, so just extend the experience - Susan orders 'hand-made' candles which burn evenly and w/ no drippings - the Menorah is beautifully made (she now has about a half dozen  - kind of a mini-collection, but this is the one that we've used for a while) -  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on January 08, 2009, 07:59:51 PM
Quote from: bhodges on January 06, 2009, 09:52:33 AM
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=304.0;attach=14426;image)

I really like that, and I've never even considered myself a fan of Jell-O art.  8)


Quote from: SonicMan on January 08, 2009, 07:21:06 PM
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=304.0;attach=14530;image)

That's a beautiful menorah.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 09, 2009, 09:21:12 AM
I don't necessarily "like" this picture. It's the timing that amazes me.

(http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/gaza_01_07/g01_17466895.jpg)

More images from the recent events at Gaza are available here (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/scenes_from_the_gaza_strip.html).


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 09, 2009, 09:31:58 AM
Quote from: opus67 on January 09, 2009, 09:21:12 AM
It's the timing that amazes me.

Nowadays photojournalists seem to get it rather easy in regard to this - 5 fps burst modes at high quality, possible to continue for several dozen seconds...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 17, 2009, 06:26:30 AM
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4402/81428441gv7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on January 17, 2009, 10:58:56 AM
(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9232/17012009160ac4.jpg)(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6569/17012009164kd0.jpg)(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9679/17012009166kq9.jpg)(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3181/17012009167mq5.jpg)

From today's trip to Nafplion.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on January 17, 2009, 11:03:22 AM
I've never been to Nafplion; but I never knew it was that beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on January 17, 2009, 12:12:33 PM
Quote from: Renfield on January 17, 2009, 11:03:22 AM
I've never been to Nafplion; but I never knew it was that beautiful.


Ditto. Fantastic, inspiring photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 17, 2009, 01:33:09 PM
Christina's World by Andrew Wyeth, controversial American artist who just died at age 91 y/o - probably one of his most famous paintings below; not too long ago I saw an excellent exhibition of his 'Helga' works (many media), of which he did numerous ones over a 15-year period.  :)

(http://christinasworld.com.au/images/christinas_world_wyeth.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 17, 2009, 01:58:14 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on January 08, 2009, 07:21:06 PM
Our Menorah on 'our' last night w/ all candles burning - a yearly event for us this time of the year; now, I know that Hanukkah has ended but we're never home 8 nights in a row for dinner, so just extend the experience - Susan orders 'hand-made' candles which burn evenly and w/ no drippings - the Menorah is beautifully made (she now has about a half dozen  - kind of a mini-collection, but this is the one that we've used for a while) -  :)

Very nice Dave.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 19, 2009, 10:54:46 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2241228011_60932feb20.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on January 19, 2009, 12:09:09 PM
Beautiful
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 20, 2009, 01:43:09 AM
(http://marvaoguide.com/images/stories/telepulesfotok/bosnia/mostar.jpg)

(http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/web/mzeki/bosna/Mostar%20Bridge%201.jpg)

rebuilt old bridge in Mostar, Bosna and Herzegovina

for different angle

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/07/in_pictures_enl_1185362546/img/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on January 20, 2009, 03:40:55 AM
St Paul's in the Blitz:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 21, 2009, 06:31:27 AM
Landscape in the Mist - Angelopoulos

god what a film this is
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 21, 2009, 06:50:46 AM
That last one (mist), I like.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 21, 2009, 06:57:12 AM
Quote from: opus67 on January 21, 2009, 06:50:46 AM
That last one (mist), I like.

yeah me too. And when you see the mist lifting accompanied by this music....

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TxnIIegjNok
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dax on January 21, 2009, 10:35:18 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/84/266600668_453bb2e0b2.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dax on January 21, 2009, 10:41:10 AM
(http://marynowsky.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/hiro1a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 21, 2009, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: Dax on January 21, 2009, 10:41:10 AM
(http://marynowsky.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/hiro1a.jpg)

haha wtf?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on January 21, 2009, 01:48:56 PM
 ;D  :o

(http://gustavmahler.net.free.fr/image/caric1st.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2009, 07:55:12 AM
^

Love it! ;D


What language is it, by the way, spelling Mahler without the H?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on January 22, 2009, 08:28:10 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on January 21, 2009, 06:31:27 AM
Landscape in the Mist - Angelopoulos

god what a film this is

The first one shows Thessaloniki's seafront; (one end of) Aristotle Square lies between the two buildings with the columnades and extends uphill towards the Byzantine basilica of St. Demetrius. You can't tell from the picture but it's actually a very nice spot.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ezodisy on January 22, 2009, 08:49:20 AM
Quote from: opus67 on January 22, 2009, 07:55:12 AM
^

Love it! ;D



What language is it, by the way, spelling Mahler without the H?

Hungarian, no?

Quote from: Wanderer on January 22, 2009, 08:28:10 AM
The first one shows Thessaloniki's seafront; (one end of) Aristotle Square lies between the two buildings with the columnades and extends uphill towards the Byzantine basilica of St. Demetrius. You can't tell from the pict
ure but it's actually a very nice spot.

I'm sure it's lovely
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2009, 09:08:10 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on January 22, 2009, 08:49:20 AM
Hungarian, no?

I also just noticed the Z after the S in Szyfonia. So, likely.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dax on January 22, 2009, 10:51:19 AM
Quote from: ezodisy on January 21, 2009, 10:53:21 AM
haha wtf?

Japanese acoustic locators from the 1930s - one of those figures is supposed to be Hirohito.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_war_tuba

Sorry to disappoint those who thought it was a still from The Jericho Project . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 01, 2009, 06:33:26 PM
This is ludicrous! Why can't I?  >:(  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on March 03, 2009, 05:38:58 PM
   (http://web.ripnet.com/~nimmos/images/next_to_queen.jpg)

Mercifully this grinning brave is not standing on guard... :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 04, 2009, 07:11:19 AM
(http://www.mikero.com/blogpics/darwin-1-sm.gif)

More here (http://www.mikero.com/blog/2009/02/20/more-darwin).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 04, 2009, 05:44:28 PM
Well, did not want to start a 'new thread' on this topic, i.e. horse riding, but below is my most recent aquisition purchased by my wife today!  Yes, a helmet to wear while riding a horse!  :o 8)

Last year, Susan (the LOML) started to take horse lessons (in Piedmont North Carolina, there are plenty of opportunities) - why?  Well, we take many long weekend trips to the ocean & the mountains, and there are plenty of chances for us to do many activities, including riding horses; she had no experience & I've not ridden horses since my teen years (40+ yrs ago!) - HELP, should I do this!

Friday, we are going for a 'horse lesson' (my second - she has had a half dozen so far, but I'm the better 'athletic learner') - now I'll have my own helmet - thrilled!  Now I do love the beauty of horses, their fabulous history w/ humans, and their character - looking forward to the experience (despite my age!).

At the end of this month, we are taking a short vacation to northern Florida (Ponte Vedra, south of Jacksonville) - we'll be visiting St. Augustine (the oldest European city on the USA continent - have not been there in 20+ yrs) - guess what?  The resort we are staying at offers horse riding on the beaches, so I guess that I'll be packing that helmet shown below!  ;) ;D


(http://www.horsetackco.com/images/legacy14navy.jpg)  (http://www.somersettouristguide.com/Articles/Horse%20riding%20XSmall.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 06, 2009, 07:19:01 PM
I designed the South Park characters.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 07, 2009, 03:32:10 AM
Well, Greg, one way or another....Gay Cuban Communist....is a lifestyle choice for you and no doubt to be as short lived as a lot of your ideas.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 07, 2009, 07:07:32 AM
Quote from: knight on March 07, 2009, 03:32:10 AM
Well, Greg, one way or another....Gay Cuban Communist....is a lifestyle choice for you and no doubt to be as short lived as a lot of your ideas.

Mike

(http://stkylies.co.uk/Talk%20to%20the%20hand.jpg)
Gay Cuban Communism Forever!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on March 07, 2009, 07:39:14 AM
The guy in that picture has DISGUSTING fingernails. (http://www.overthegardengate.net/forums/chat/images/puke.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: nut-job on March 07, 2009, 08:12:53 AM
Quote from: Gay Cuban Communist on March 06, 2009, 07:21:12 PM
this almost makes me not want to be a Gay Cuban Communist anymore...

I'm looking forward to the moment when Greg actually talks to a girl, so he doesn't have to post pictures from web sites anymore.   ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 07, 2009, 07:09:43 PM
Quote from: nut-job on March 07, 2009, 08:12:53 AM
I'm looking forward to the moment when Greg actually talks to a girl, so he doesn't have to post pictures from web sites anymore.   ::)

I talk to girls every single day, whether I want to or not.  :P
They might be adorable, but nothing like the pics I just posted... that's why I have no reason to post their pics.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: nut-job on March 08, 2009, 08:55:14 AM
Quote from: Gay Cuban Communist on March 07, 2009, 07:09:43 PM
I talk to girls every single day, whether I want to or not.  :P
They might be adorable, but nothing like the pics I just posted... that's why I have no reason to post their pics.

Every photo you post is a stereotypical docile, submissive adorable child-woman.  Then you patiently explain to us that every girl you come across is to unintelligent to interest you, in a series of a dozen obsessive posts.  Keep up this misogynistic attitude and you'll still be posting these pictures form the old folks home.
 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 08, 2009, 05:22:34 PM
Quote from: nut-job on March 08, 2009, 08:55:14 AM
Every photo you post is a stereotypical docile, submissive adorable child-woman.  Then you patiently explain to us that every girl you come across is to unintelligent to interest you, in a series of a dozen obsessive posts.  Keep up this misogynistic attitude and you'll still be posting these pictures form the old folks home.
 
You have a point- though the thing is, I don't know many- just the same few that I talk to consistently. Let's keep this to this thread, though:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=post;topic=1590.280;num_replies=293

i'm feeling compelled to write an essay.  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 09, 2009, 10:06:43 AM
Quote from: Gay Cuban Communist on March 08, 2009, 05:22:34 PM
You have a point- though the thing is, I don't know many- just the same few that I talk to consistently. Let's keep this to this thread, though:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=post;topic=1590.280;num_replies=293

i'm feeling compelled to write an essay.  :P

Please; don't feel compelled to post it on this site.  8)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 15, 2009, 03:44:13 AM
(http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/CreepyTree030109a.jpg)

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page2970.html?theme=light
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 15, 2009, 06:20:15 PM
Quote from: opus67 on March 15, 2009, 03:44:13 AM
(http://www.coasttocoastam.com/timages/page/CreepyTree030109a.jpg)

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page2970.html?theme=light
Could've been photoshopped.... if not, awesome!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 16, 2009, 02:15:27 PM
Makes me think - again - of Arcimboldo :

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d2/Arcimboldovertemnus.jpeg/250px-Arcimboldovertemnus.jpeg)


P.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 16, 2009, 02:17:46 PM
...or , this photo by Bas Dekker  ;D

(http://basdekker.eu/afbeeldingen/fotografie/bomen/001140-ps1-knot-es-medium.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on March 18, 2009, 05:36:52 PM
A couple of months ago, taken from my front porch, third floor.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 18, 2009, 05:39:10 PM
Quote from: AndyD. on March 18, 2009, 05:36:52 PM
A couple of months ago, taken from my front porch, third floor.

Beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on March 19, 2009, 06:24:46 AM
These aren't very clear, but I love the effect. They are also from a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 19, 2009, 08:29:21 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on March 18, 2009, 05:36:52 PM
A couple of months ago, taken from my front porch, third floor.
Damn it, those cables are a pain for anyone who wants to take a good photo - anywhere in the world! >:(

That's a great scene, Andy. Thanks for sharing it wish us. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on March 19, 2009, 08:43:56 AM
Quote from: opus67 on March 19, 2009, 08:29:21 AM
Damn it, those cables are a pain for anyone who wants to take a good photo - anywhere in the world! >:(

That's a great scene, Andy. Thanks for sharing it wish us. :)


Hey, thank you! Winter is the reason I stay in Vermont. I lived in Maine for fifteen years (until it got warmer there, laughing). I have to live way up north, otherwise I'm miserable.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 19, 2009, 10:27:43 AM
A picture Bunny would like, perhaps? ;)

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/output/warholizer2217363.jpg

Quote from: Bunny on March 19, 2009, 09:02:56 AM
Aha! Mahler as interpreted by Andy Warhol. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 24, 2009, 10:12:16 AM
Is there a lepidopterist in the house? I just found this little fellow outside my window:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3382172035_bfa42f2b3d_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3382173909_6a6a5c2231.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3382988066_00e3e595a7.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on March 24, 2009, 10:12:59 AM
He doesn't look little. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 24, 2009, 10:13:50 AM
He was actually slightly smaller than my hand (granted, I'm not Rachmaninoff, but...)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on March 27, 2009, 01:28:32 PM
Quote from: Corey on March 24, 2009, 10:12:16 AM
Is there a lepidopterist in the house? I just found this little fellow outside my window:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3382172035_bfa42f2b3d_b.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3382173909_6a6a5c2231.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3382988066_00e3e595a7.jpg?v=0)



That is really gorgeous.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 27, 2009, 01:29:51 PM
Tell me you did not name him Mothra, Corey. ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 27, 2009, 01:33:48 PM
What you have here, I believe, is a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus).  More here:

http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/polyphemus_moth.htm
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on March 27, 2009, 01:38:51 PM
If it whispers you secrets, do not listen.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kullervo on March 27, 2009, 02:20:35 PM
Quote from: Bogey on March 27, 2009, 01:33:48 PM
What you have here, I believe, is a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus).  More here:

http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/polyphemus_moth.htm

Thanks, that is it. What an interesting creature. It's funny that they're called Polyphemus moths — If I remember correctly, Polyphemus was the cyclopian son of Poseidon in The Odyssey, whereas the moth has several eyes. ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Anne on March 28, 2009, 08:53:01 PM
http://www.urlesque.com/2008/12/12/the-cutest-little-freak-ever/

Read the comments following the pictures and you will find the answer to the question.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 29, 2009, 05:28:46 AM
One of my all-time favorites:  8)


(http://www.engrish.com//wp-content/uploads/2008/08/erection-party.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2009, 04:11:31 AM
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/669/01020126281600.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: orbital on April 01, 2009, 10:21:24 PM
I am not a fan of hyperrealism but this painting (called Spiritual) by Taner Ceylan is very impressive IMO. It was recently sold at Sotheby's for a hefty price.
(http://artmagazine.arcadja.com/wp-content/gallery/090306-top-lot-eng/09-03-05-taner-ceylan-spiritual.jpg)

Link to his website: http://www.tanerceylan.com/
Warning: His paintings are very provocative. Proceed with caution  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 02, 2009, 06:47:51 AM
A painting! :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: orbital on April 02, 2009, 10:49:11 AM
Quote from: opus67 on April 02, 2009, 06:47:51 AM
A painting! :o
I know, amazing. Photo-realistic painting is not something I really like, but the thing about Ceylan's paintings is that even if they were photographs they would still be beautiful.
(http://www.i-20.com/images/works/w1077.jpg)

For those New Yorkers interested, I think he's got an ongoing exhibition until May.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on April 04, 2009, 01:54:18 PM
Frantisek Kupka (1871–1957).

Resistance, or The Black Idol (1903).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on April 09, 2009, 07:04:58 AM
Greatest Rock Band ever (my opinion)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 09, 2009, 07:14:20 AM
The Smithsonian Institution's Flickr stream
.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithsonian/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 09, 2009, 08:15:27 AM
(http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2009/b1509/b1509_420.jpg)

More info here (http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2009/b1509/).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 10, 2009, 01:11:18 AM
Quote from: opus67 on April 09, 2009, 08:15:27 AM
(http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2009/b1509/b1509_420.jpg)

More info here (http://chandra.harvard.edu/photo/2009/b1509/).

Hehe, that reminds me of this album cover:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41436WP7VJL._SL500_AA240_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/Cell-Scape-Melt-Banana/dp/B0000996HR)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 10, 2009, 01:18:07 AM

The last two APODs are amazing, to say the least.

09 April (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap090409.html)

(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0904/venus26march2009-4-FINAL-1_550.jpg)


10 April (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap090410.html)

(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0904/STS-119_EVA-2_20090321_192411_c800.jpg)

That was taken by an amateur astrophotographer, from the surface of the Earth.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on April 11, 2009, 10:16:32 AM
(http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/32000/Pirate-Obama--32161.jpg)

See also:

http://exurbanleague.com/2009/04/09/obama-issues-statement-on-the-pirate-attack.aspx (http://exurbanleague.com/2009/04/09/obama-issues-statement-on-the-pirate-attack.aspx)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on April 11, 2009, 04:24:27 PM
What's the idea behind this  ???. And why the change to pidgin pirate talk at the end ??
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 12, 2009, 02:24:01 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on April 11, 2009, 04:24:27 PM
What's the idea behind this  ???. And why the change to pidgin pirate talk at the end ??

It's a joke, André. Or is your reaction, too?!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on April 12, 2009, 07:06:02 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on April 11, 2009, 04:24:27 PM
What's the idea behind this  ???. And why the change to pidgin pirate talk at the end ??

"Pidgin pirate talk"?  You're right!

It should be Parrot Pirate Talk!     0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on April 14, 2009, 03:29:25 PM
I imagined it was a joke, but I didn't get it. Something lost in translation ?  :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 15, 2009, 05:28:25 AM
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/uncyclopedia/images/6/64/Einstienthepoet.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 15, 2009, 07:01:17 PM
Well, a few days ago, I posted the photos below in the 'vacation advisory' thread - no responses, but I thought the images attractive - for those interested in the location of these beautiful flowers, please check out that thread -  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510935750_CRR5J-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510935760_aQ5iN-M.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510936045_sY5gZ-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510936055_oxpy7-M.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510936039_mzKbv-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/510935764_2Xxi8-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Anne on April 15, 2009, 07:41:30 PM
Beautiful flowers, Dave!  I keep expecting water to seep between the rocks in that 1st picture and trickle down the wall.  Thanks for posting them.

BTW my youngest sister (I am the oldest of 6 girls) said her son is finishing 4th year of med school and is pondering whether he should go into radiology.  When she said that, I immediately thought of you.  Also I am reading a book from last year's New York Times bestsellers.  The title is How Doctors Think written by Jerome Groopman, MD.  Chapter 8, pp. 177 - 203 discusses radiologists.  I wondered if you had read it and if you agreed with it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 16, 2009, 06:51:36 AM
Quote from: Anne on April 15, 2009, 07:41:30 PM
Beautiful flowers, Dave!  I keep expecting water to seep between the rocks in that 1st picture and trickle down the wall.  Thanks for posting them.

BTW my youngest sister (I am the oldest of 6 girls) said her son is finishing 4th year of med school and is pondering whether he should go into radiology.  When she said that, I immediately thought of you.  Also I am reading a book from last year's New York Times bestsellers.  The title is How Doctors Think written by Jerome Groopman, MD.  Chapter 8, pp. 177 - 203 discusses radiologists.  I wondered if you had read it and if you agreed with it.

Hi Anne - actually, that first picture is called the 'Wall of Orchids' and is much larger than I could capture on just one image; actually a small waterfall is present at one end of the wall and water is coming between the rocks in certain places - much more beautiful 'in person' - glad you like the flowers.

Well, tell your nephew, if he may be contemplating a move 'down south' to give North Carolina a thought - we have some good residencies in this state, including Wake Forest Medical Center, where I'm located.  The field is as busy as ever, so plenty of job opportunities, and if he's into computers & imaging technology, radiology is an exciting field.  If he wants any comments from me about the field and/or Wake Forest, send me a PM w/ his e-mail address - just an offering.

I've not read the book mentioned - Susan actually may have the book in the house and will look for it later; if found, I'll give those pages a read and report back!  ;D

Hope all is well w/ you after your long recovery -  :-*   Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 29, 2009, 04:12:19 AM
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3866/shot.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 29, 2009, 05:32:24 AM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 29, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
Quote from: Lethe on April 29, 2009, 04:12:19 AM
(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3866/shot.jpg)

Sara - LOL!  ;D  Can't imagine if I had to translate English to Japanese or Chinese - I've seen many 'funny' translations in these product booklets, but that is one of the tops!  Dave  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brünnhilde forever on April 30, 2009, 06:30:26 PM
Most beautiful flower pictures, Dave, thanks for posting here.

Now sit back, have a cup of espresso and appreciate Italian advertisement.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 01, 2009, 07:27:11 AM
(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3594/borbw1.jpg) (http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3594/borbw1.jpg)

Click for larger.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 01, 2009, 07:33:22 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bCh-gAJte7Y/SfpizXGUuWI/AAAAAAAAAZE/7Y2EytX3gPg/s1600/Jaya%2BBachchan,%2BAishwarya%2BRai,%2BAmitabh%2BBachchan,%2BAbhishek%2BBachchan.jpg)

On election day, in India, coming from the some of the biggest celebs. ;D It's usually on the index finger that the officer at the voting booth puts a drop of the indelible ink, but Bombay seems to be different.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on May 01, 2009, 06:09:05 PM
Quote from: Lethe on May 01, 2009, 07:27:11 AM
(http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3594/borbw1.jpg) (http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3594/borbw1.jpg)

Click for larger.

I can only guess what happened: 50000 volts and no need to incinerate the body  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 09, 2009, 06:24:38 PM
Making Oxford a better place, one shark at a time...

(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7946/sharkp.jpg) (http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7946/sharkp.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 09, 2009, 06:35:17 PM
I'd be surprised if it wasn't Van Halen performing Jump- when every time he jumps he lets out a really big fart.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 09, 2009, 07:01:58 PM
Quote from: George on May 09, 2009, 06:34:04 PM
Which band is that?

Boredoms - I wasn't familiar with them until a week or two ago, neat - if weird - stuff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 26, 2009, 02:00:33 PM
Well, you never know what will be waiting for you at work after a long holiday weekend; below a couple of radiographic images of the lower chest/upper abdomen (left) and much of the remainder of the abdomen (right) - just plain film imaging.

Young lady (early 20s) presented to the ED over the weekend - history could have been 'indigestion' or a 'tingling in her abdomen' -  ;) :)

Any thoughts -  8)


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/546885050_Mqxo7-L.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/546885068_mM2ED-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on May 26, 2009, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on May 26, 2009, 02:00:33 PM
Any thoughts -  8)
Yes.  WTF?!  I presume you're sure that image was not already present on the film...?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 26, 2009, 05:45:31 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 26, 2009, 02:08:24 PM
Yes.  WTF?!  I presume you're sure that image was not already present on the film...?

OK, David - this is an exam that I had to read this morning; no trickery & nothing superimposed!  ;D

Now below is a pic of the GI tract superimposed over the abdomen - so for those who may be interested, just try to 'match up' the position of the 'foreign bodies' and the GI tract organ, then go from there?  :D

(http://www.genesishealth.com/imgs/ewebeditor/E_digestiv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on May 26, 2009, 06:06:33 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on May 26, 2009, 05:45:31 PM
OK, David - this is an exam that I had to read this morning; no trickery & nothing superimposed!  ;D
So shouldn't this be in the "What are you eating?" thread?   ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 26, 2009, 07:26:17 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 26, 2009, 06:06:33 PM
So shouldn't this be in the "What are you eating?" thread?   ;)

Correct!  These objects were 'injested' (but probably not that tasty!   :D).

At least a half dozen or more AA and AAA batteries (not sure of the brand from the xray appearances), but all in the stomach - removed by our gastroenterologists via upper GI endoscopy (although they likely would have passed via the other end) - patient survived and was not electrocuted!  Amazing what people will swallow or insert into their various orifices -  ;D   Dave

(http://www.cachinggear.co.uk/reviews/batteries.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 27, 2009, 12:21:38 AM
With those batteries, she could have gone on and on, and on... with her life. But, no! The medicos had to remove them.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on May 27, 2009, 05:33:38 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on May 26, 2009, 07:26:17 PM
At least a half dozen or more AA and AAA batteries
Begging the question...? 

(Wait--I see it now:
"Why did you swallow all those AA & AAA batteries?"
"Because D cells were too big.")
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on May 27, 2009, 06:23:43 AM
(http://www.myownmusicindustry.nl/images/2008-12/metalgoat.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 27, 2009, 01:58:21 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on May 27, 2009, 05:33:38 AM
(Wait--I see it now:
"Why did you swallow all those AA & AAA batteries?"
"Because D cells were too big.")

David - LOL!  ;D

Now I've not seen any D-cell batteries in the stomach, but I have viewed xrays of that size battery inserted into the other end of the GI tract, both by themselves and also contained in a flashlight!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on May 27, 2009, 02:06:14 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on May 27, 2009, 01:58:21 PM
David - LOL!  ;D

Now I've not seen any D-cell batteries in the stomach, but I have viewed xrays of that size battery inserted into the other end of the GI tract, both by themselves and also contained in a flashlight!  :D
Practice makes perfect?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on May 28, 2009, 03:25:42 PM
(http://marksamuels.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/peso.jpg?w=450&h=249)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on June 01, 2009, 08:06:37 PM
(http://kilo.naurunappula.com/nn/0/294/400/444706.jpg)

Couldn't resist.

Cheers
Rob
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Diletante on June 01, 2009, 08:17:06 PM
Aw, Lethe, I liked the cat on your avatar...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 01, 2009, 08:21:56 PM
It will return soon, and the farmyard will once again be intact... 0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 01, 2009, 11:47:03 PM
(http://spaceweather.com/swpod2009/31may09/Schaefers1_strip.jpg)

More info here (http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=02&month=06&year=2009).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on June 05, 2009, 03:56:28 AM
Quote from: admin on June 01, 2009, 08:06:37 PM
(http://kilo.naurunappula.com/nn/0/294/400/444706.jpg)

Couldn't resist.

Cheers
Rob

Brought a grin to my face. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on June 05, 2009, 07:08:51 AM
(http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews38/black%20narcissus%20blu-ray/large/corrected/black%20narcissus%20color%20correctedtrial4.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Josquin des Prez on June 05, 2009, 07:29:28 AM
Quote from: orbital on April 01, 2009, 10:21:24 PM
Warning: His paintings are very provocative.

You mean they are degenerate filth. Get it right.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 05, 2009, 09:06:36 AM
Susan & I collect Kachinas and prefer the detailed carved ones from the Hopi mesas in Arizona - more expensive, but worth the extra money - have not added one to our collection in a number of years, but the Billy Goat Fertility Katsina Doll just arrived in the mail yesterday; like the detail of the carving and also the additional pueblo features of the base; ordered from Sedona, AZ and loved the description of this kachina (or katsina) on their website: 

QuoteThe Billy Goat is an animal katsina who appears during the fast parades and in the summer. He is rarely carved as a katsina doll and appears occasionally in plaza dances, always with the clowns. He is one of the copulation Katsinam and is interested in copulating with everything in sight. His large testicles beneath his loin cloth are full of fruit and other goodies, and towards the end of the dance the aunt of the man impersonating the Billy Goat cuts off his testicles and gives the fruit and other goodies to spectators.


(http://www.kachinahouse.com/images/product/medium/1499_5_.jpg)  (http://www.kachinahouse.com/images/product/medium/1499_2_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 05, 2009, 10:45:13 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on June 05, 2009, 09:06:36 AM
loved the description of this kachina (or katsina) on their website

;D

Are those claws on the Goat's feet?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 05, 2009, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: opus67 on June 05, 2009, 10:45:13 AM
;D

Are those claws on the Goat's feet?

Hi Opus - don't you love that 'side view'!  ;D  Just got home & took a look at our Billy Goat - hands & feet are carved to look 'human' - but remember that these are 'carved representations' of Hopi spirits, supernatural beings, ancestors, etc., and the artist is pretty much open to his/her interpretation!

For those more interested, the website of the Sedona store is Kachina House (http://www.kachinahouse.com/c-18-hopi-full-figure-katsinam.aspx) - take a look!  I want a Clown Kachina (often look like prisoners in a black-white suit eating a piece of watermelon!), but wife & I can't decide, i.e. we both have to have a 'good feeling' - I guess like getting a dog or cat?   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on June 05, 2009, 05:49:20 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on June 05, 2009, 09:06:36 AM
Susan & I collect Kachinas and prefer the detailed carved ones from the Hopi mesas in Arizona - more expensive, but worth the extra money - have not added one to our collection in a number of years, but the Billy Goat Fertility Katsina Doll just arrived in the mail yesterday; like the detail of the carving and also the additional pueblo features of the base; ordered from Sedona, AZ and loved the description of this kachina (or katsina) on their website: 
(http://www.kachinahouse.com/images/product/medium/1499_5_.jpg)  (http://www.kachinahouse.com/images/product/medium/1499_2_.jpg)

"...towards the end of the dance the aunt of the man impersonating the Billy Goat cuts off his testicles and gives the fruit and other goodies to spectators."


Yes.  I must get my aunt to stop this carry on every night.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 06, 2009, 12:43:44 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on June 05, 2009, 03:49:19 PM
Hi Opus - don't you love that 'side view'!  ;D  Just got home & took a look at our Billy Goat - hands & feet are carved to look 'human' - but remember that these are 'carved representations' of Hopi spirits, supernatural beings, ancestors, etc., and the artist is pretty much open to his/her interpretation!

Thanks, Dave. Yes, the foot looked human; I guess Billy the Goat isn't into pedicures. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 12, 2009, 06:31:44 PM
Surprised that I was one of the last ones to leave a post here!  :o

In the early 70s, while Susan & I moved to North Carolina from Michigan, my family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas - one of my brothers married a gal who grew up in Texas and loves 'redneck' jokes - she occasionally sends these to us via e-mail; now, most are pretty 'tasteless' but many are funny - so below is a pic (which I had to redo) of the most recent one.  For those unfamiliar w/ this 'southern genre', one of the most noteworthy comedians who has made his career on these jokes is Jeff Foxworthy - check out some HERE (http://www.eszlinger.com/jokes/foxworthyjokes.html) -  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 14, 2009, 11:52:56 PM
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=37228

Edit:

(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4464/firstgirlfriend.jpg)
Title: Iran's Election in the Boston Globe
Post by: bhodges on June 15, 2009, 01:56:00 PM
Once again, the Boston Globe's "The Big Picture" has some stunning photos, this time of the protests over the election in Iran, here (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/06/irans_disputed_election.html).

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 16, 2009, 07:05:10 AM
Navneeth and I were wondering who painted this and what is the title?

(http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Pic-Rec-BIG/MBM-Klemperer-R2-3%5BLP-EMI%5D.jpg)

No one knows this? For shame! Is it from the Sistine Chapel or something?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ten thumbs on June 16, 2009, 01:14:31 PM
One of Berthe Morisot's great paintings:
(http://seeingart.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/onthebalcony1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 18, 2009, 05:59:32 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on June 16, 2009, 07:05:10 AM
Navneeth and I were wondering who painted this and what is the title?

(http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Pic-Rec-BIG/MBM-Klemperer-R2-3%5BLP-EMI%5D.jpg)

No one knows this? For shame! Is it from the Sistine Chapel or something?

???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 18, 2009, 06:14:22 AM
Dave, I just found out that it's an early 16th Century work of art, called The Throne of Mercy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_trinity#Gallery). It was painted by one Albrecht Dürer. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on June 18, 2009, 06:16:39 AM
Quote from: opus106 on June 18, 2009, 06:14:22 AM
Dave, I just found out that it's an early 16th Century work of art, called The Throne of Mercy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_trinity#Gallery). It was painted by one Albrecht Dürer. :)

Well done.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 05:47:47 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on June 05, 2009, 09:06:36 AM
Susan & I collect Kachinas and prefer the detailed carved ones from the Hopi mesas in Arizona - more expensive, but worth the extra money - have not added one to our collection in a number of years, but the Billy Goat Fertility Katsina Doll just arrived in the mail yesterday; like the detail of the carving and also the additional pueblo features of the base; ordered from Sedona, AZ and loved the description of this kachina (or katsina) on their website: 


(http://www.kachinahouse.com/images/product/medium/1499_5_.jpg) 

That's a gorgeous carving, Dave.  Must have set you back a pretty penny--especially from a shop in Sedona!  I've always liked Kachinas.  I remember a shop in Scottsdale when I was a kid (and when Scottsdale was a small town!) that always had a nice display to fascinate me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 03, 2009, 06:10:56 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 05:47:47 AM
That's a gorgeous carving, Dave.  Must have set you back a pretty penny--especially from a shop in Sedona!  I've always liked Kachinas.  I remember a shop in Scottsdale when I was a kid (and when Scottsdale was a small town!) that always had a nice display to fascinate me.

Hello David - we love that goat!  Purchased from the Kachina House (http://www.kachinahouse.com/p-1499-native-american-hopi-billy-goat-fertility-katsina-doll.aspx) in Sedona, as mentioned; we've actually shopped there in person a number of times - just love that place!  BTW, the price is shown in the link - we went w/ the small one (not only less expensive, but matched others in our collection); we did get a 10% discount as members of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian (saw the ad in their magazine).

We now have about 8 or so 'good' Kachinas, i.e. most from Hopi carvers - don't know if you're interested in seeing some more, but I've posted these a while back; the first pic is our fireplace mantle in the den w/ our 'best' kachinas in-between a vase & sculpture (both bought in Taos, NM in the same shop years ago) - the picture is old, so the 'goat' has not been arranged in the mix yet!  :D

But for those interested, I've added some more 'close-ups' because the carving just can't be appreciated from afar; the 'Bear' kachina (our tallest @ about 12") was bought in Scottsdale; the others are from various other places.  Dave

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/26979490_DRsYE-M.jpg)


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041046_AtrHv-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041105_wpnSo-O.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041011_KqnQr-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041166_PhMPo-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 07:08:12 AM
Nice, Dave!  Who is the figure on the bottom right?

I just did a little checking, see that a very pretty price is now being asked by master carvers (as they ought for carvings marketed to collectors).  Here are a couple by Milton Howard:

(http://www.windsong4you.com/files/1694423/uploaded/HopiIndianDeer0001-MKD.jpg)    (http://www.windsong4you.com/files/1694423/uploaded/HopiIndianEagle0333-MKD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 03, 2009, 07:14:05 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on July 03, 2009, 06:10:56 AM
Hello David - we love that goat!  Purchased from the Kachina House (http://www.kachinahouse.com/p-2106-native-american-hopi-billy-goat-fertility-katsina-doll.aspx) in Sedona, as mentioned; we've actually shopped there in person a number of times - just love that place!  BTW, the price is shown in the link - we went w/ the small one (not only less expensive, but matched others in our collection); we did get a 10% discount as members of the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian (saw the ad in their magazine).

We now have about 8 or so 'good' Kachinas, i.e. most from Hopi carvers - don't know if you're interested in seeing some more, but I've posted these a while back; the first pic is our fireplace mantle in the den w/ our 'best' kachinas in-between a vase & sculpture (both bought in Taos, NM in the same shop years ago) - the picture is old, so the 'goat' has not been arranged in the mix yet!  :D

But for those interested, I've added some more 'close-ups' because the carving just can't be appreciated from afar; the 'Bear' kachina (our tallest @ about 12") was bought in Scottsdale; the others are from various other places.  Dave

Thanks for taking the time to post photos, Dave. Those are very nice. :) I notice that some of the dolls (Goat, Bear, and Beaver) have white spots on their legs? Does that have any significance?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 03, 2009, 09:55:19 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 07:08:12 AM
Nice, Dave!  Who is the figure on the bottom right?

I just did a little checking, see that a very pretty price is now being asked by master carvers (as they ought for carvings marketed to collectors).  Here are a couple by Milton Howard:

(http://www.windsong4you.com/files/1694423/uploaded/HopiIndianDeer0001-MKD.jpg)    (http://www.windsong4you.com/files/1694423/uploaded/HopiIndianEagle0333-MKD.jpg)


David - just checked and I put the wrong link to our Billy Goat - correct one HERE (http://www.kachinahouse.com/p-1499-native-american-hopi-billy-goat-fertility-katsina-doll.aspx), actually done by Milton Howard - those ones shown are quite beautiful; these come in a variety of sizes w/ of course escalating prices (same price & discount for the smaller piece).

The one you mentioned is shown below, front & back - one of my favorite stories (before the Billy Goat arrived -  :D).  Lookin' in one of my handful of kachina books, she (sometimes hard to tell!) goes by the name of Soyoko or Soyok' Wuhti, which I can never remember, but English translation is Ogre Woman or Hunter Woman - the story is that she appears during one of the ceremonies and asks children to do chores for her and threatens to eat them if they do not; the crook in her hand is for catching the children and the blood-stained knife in the other hand for disposing of them; her tongue always seems to be stuck out, and on her back is a basket (not well seem in the pic, but if you look closely a child's eyes are staring from the slightly open lid of the basket).

BTW, the Owl & the Mouse Warrior (apparently a rarely carved Kachina) were both done by Watson Namoki who is just a superb carver.

Dave  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041166_PhMPo-M.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/167041202_86bzK-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 03, 2009, 10:14:33 AM
Quote from: opus106 on July 03, 2009, 07:14:05 AM
Thanks for taking the time to post photos, Dave. Those are very nice. :) I notice that some of the dolls (Goat, Bear, and Beaver) have white spots on their legs? Does that have any significance?

Actually, the 'beaver' is suppose to be a Mouse Warrior - we bought that one in Tucson, AZ probably 15+ yrs ago; actually, it was our second 'good' kachina; Susan had been wanting to buy the cheaper ones w/ a lot of fur, leather, etc. - not bad, but just not like one carved well by a Hopi artist.  Well, she fell in love w/ this mouse, and the result over the years was all of these other ones on the mantel - our main rule is that we both have to really like it together - I want a Clown kachina, but she is balking at the thought unless it is really CUTE! Hmmm -  ;D

Oh, concerning those 'white spots' - each of those dolls were carved by a different Hopi artist, and are likely just the way each wanted to paint their creations; doubt that there is much meaning other than decoration (but hey I'm not a real expert).  The carvers seem to take a LOT of liberty w/ certain types of kachinas, the Mudheads & the Clowns being often quite varied in their portrayal w/ often a lot of comic attributes.

But glad that you enjoy them - for those who may want to know more, I have about a half dozen books of various depths and can make a recommendation or two - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 03, 2009, 11:50:21 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on July 03, 2009, 10:14:33 AM
Actually, the 'beaver' is suppose to be a Mouse Warrior

Oh!  :-[

Quotewe bought that one in Tucson, AZ probably 15+ yrs ago; actually, it was our second 'good' kachina; Susan had been wanting to buy the cheaper ones w/ a lot of fur, leather, etc. - not bad, but just not like one carved well by a Hopi artist.  Well, she fell in love w/ this mouse, and the result over the years was all of these other ones on the mantel - our main rule is that we both have to really like it together - I want a Clown kachina, but she is balking at the thought unless it is really CUTE! Hmmm -  ;D

Oh, concerning those 'white spots' - each of those dolls were carved by a different Hopi artist, and are likely just the way each wanted to paint their creations; doubt that there is much meaning other than decoration (but hey I'm not a real expert).  The carvers seem to take a LOT of liberty w/ certain types of kachinas, the Mudheads & the Clowns being often quite varied in their portrayal w/ often a lot of comic attributes.

But glad that you enjoy them - for those who may want to know more, I have about a half dozen books of various depths and can make a recommendation or two - Dave  :)

Thanks, Dave. Seems like you and your wife collect Kachinas like kids do action figures ;D, but I'm sure your enthusiasm for the carved dolls will last much, much longer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 03, 2009, 02:07:55 PM
Quote from: opus106 on July 03, 2009, 11:50:21 AM
Oh!  :-[

Thanks, Dave. Seems like you and your wife collect Kachinas like kids do action figures ;D, but I'm sure your enthusiasm for the carved dolls will last much, much longer.

Opus & David - agree w/ the above; when we decide to purchase a nice work of art, then we do have to agree!  ;D

But, after my story to David about the Ogre Woman, I was disappointed in the pics - just do not show the wonderful detail of these carved dolls; so, I did some repeat filming outside this afternoon and below I've uploaded some MUCH better lookin' pics - hope all will enjoy - Dave  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/581171161_9W9WY-O.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/581171167_bvqid-O.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/581171169_jg89N-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on July 03, 2009, 02:24:44 PM
 0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 02:33:40 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on July 03, 2009, 02:07:55 PM
But, after my story to David about the Ogre Woman, I was disappointed in the pics - just do not show the wonderful detail of these carved dolls; so, I did some repeat filming outside this afternoon and below I've uploaded some MUCH better lookin' pics - hope all will enjoy - Dave  :)
Gorgeous, Dave.  Thanks for the improved pics!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 05, 2009, 01:09:54 PM
(http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3633/duckbunny.jpg) (http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3633/duckbunny.jpg)

Dungeons & Dragons at its most inspired.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 07, 2009, 08:54:31 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on July 03, 2009, 02:33:40 PM
Gorgeous, Dave.  Thanks for the improved pics!

Guess I missed those. Yes, great pictures. Spooky little fellow (child?) peeking out from the bag. ;D




A recent upload from the most prolific uploaders at Flickr that I know of; and it's quality stuff, not 7 different poses of the pet cat in 7 hours. ;) Thomas Hawk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/).

Across a Corner

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3697222469_75747b3fd3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 07, 2009, 02:40:09 PM
Quote from: opus106 on July 07, 2009, 08:54:31 AM
Guess I missed those. Yes, great pictures. Spooky little fellow (child?) peeking out from the bag. ;D

Hi Opus - yep, a child caught by the Ogre Woman's crook and put in her basket - think the child is trying to escape; presume that this 'spirit' was created by the Hopi to put some 'fear' in their children - but, that extra feature probably convinced us to buy this particular doll - just part of the 'thrill' in finding a carving that seems to appeal or 'to speak' to you - Dave  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 08, 2009, 06:33:45 AM
I cannot copy the picture to the page, but here is one of the greatest shots I have seen in years:

Nepalese Musicians outside the house of King Gyanendra!  (See the Wall Street Journal today, p. A8)


http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9 (http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 08, 2009, 07:56:24 AM
(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dEr5Nd0L38W9/610x.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2009, 07:57:31 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 08, 2009, 06:33:45 AM
I cannot copy the picture to the page, but here is one of the greatest shots I have seen in years:

Nepalese Musicians outside the house of King Gyanendra!  (See the Wall Street Journal today, p. A8)

Oops! Sorry to be slow to comply, mon vieux!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2009, 07:58:03 AM
Thanks, Dave!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 08, 2009, 08:16:38 AM
Thanks Dave and Karl!

There should be a Pulitzer Prize for the photographer...unnamed on the Reuters website where the picture appears.   :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on July 08, 2009, 08:26:26 AM
Delightfully ebullient picture!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on July 08, 2009, 08:29:17 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 08, 2009, 06:33:45 AM
I cannot copy the picture to the page, but here is one of the greatest shots I have seen in years:

Nepalese Musicians outside the house of King Gyanendra!  (See the Wall Street Journal today, p. A8)


http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9 (http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9)

That is one fabulous photo.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 09, 2009, 10:57:09 PM
Any sissies wanna complain about this?

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/barbez96/michelle_beadle_hotdog.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Taxes- on July 11, 2009, 12:39:11 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Pieter_Bruegel_d._%C3%84._066.jpg/800px-Pieter_Bruegel_d._%C3%84._066.jpg)

This painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder was on the cover of the edition of Céline's Voyage au bout de la nuit which I finished reading not too long ago. Great painting, and a fabulous book, but I'm not too sure just how well the two match together. I found the Voyage much darker, and way more depressing than anything that I get from this painting.  I guess I could see how one could relate the absurdity of the scene with the equally grotesque imagery used in the book though.

Here's another edition of the same book for comparison sake:

(http://www.passioncompassion1418.com/bibliotheque/imagesBiblio/Site%20Litterature/SiteVoyageBoutNuit.jpg)

much darker this time, but the madness' gone =/. I'm not sure which I prefer.

but anyway, a few other interesting paintings from Bruegel:

Mad meg
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Mad_meg.jpg/800px-Mad_meg.jpg)

The Triumph of Death
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Thetriumphofdeath.jpg/800px-Thetriumphofdeath.jpg)

Tower of Babel
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Pieter_Bruegel_Toren_van_babel_groot.jpg/795px-Pieter_Bruegel_Toren_van_babel_groot.jpg)

Landscape with the Parable of the Sower
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Pieter_Bruegel_d._%C3%84._030.jpg/800px-Pieter_Bruegel_d._%C3%84._030.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 11, 2009, 03:37:14 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/divorced.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 11, 2009, 07:16:07 PM
Quote from: The Six on July 11, 2009, 03:37:14 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/divorced.jpg)
;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 12, 2009, 06:14:34 PM
Taxes, these Brueghel paintings are among my favourites ever. Dulle Griet in particular has a sense of erratic movement and incoherence that is unique (AFAIK). As a teenager I bought many books on painting and painters, but I think the first ever was one on Brueghel.  It has always made me want to visit Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum. I just found out that Griet is in Antwerp, a city I have gone through many years ago. I will make a point of paying an extended visit next time I go to Belgium.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 13, 2009, 09:31:14 AM
I usually dislike those 17th/18th century caricature posters which have the whole joke explained in minute detail in smallprint next to the image, but this one is quite fun (and camp):

(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8656/whatisthismysontom1774.jpg) (http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8656/whatisthismysontom1774.jpg)
(Click for annoyingly huge image.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 13, 2009, 04:01:54 PM
(http://img73.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Khift/jazz.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2009, 05:30:20 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 13, 2009, 09:31:14 AM
I usually dislike those 17th/18th century caricature posters which have the whole joke explained in minute detail in smallprint next to the image, but this one is quite fun (and camp):

(http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8656/whatisthismysontom1774.jpg) (http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/8656/whatisthismysontom1774.jpg)
(Click for annoyingly huge image.)

I'll be damned if I can figure out the joke, even with the minute detail explanation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MishaK on July 13, 2009, 05:47:51 PM
Quote from: Cato on July 08, 2009, 06:33:45 AM
I cannot copy the picture to the page, but here is one of the greatest shots I have seen in years:

Nepalese Musicians outside the house of King Gyanendra!  (See the Wall Street Journal today, p. A8)


http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9 (http://www.daylife.com/photo/0dEr5Nd0L38W9)

Dude, that is awesome! Note the guy on the left with the western tenor tuba (?). I bet he's having some serious horn envy.  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 13, 2009, 06:16:07 PM
Quote from: O Mensch on July 13, 2009, 05:47:51 PM
Dude, that is awesome! Note the guy on the left with the western tenor tuba (?). I bet he's having some serious horn envy.  >:D

Also, the guy with the white beard is wearing a pair of new balance trainers with his outfit. Awesome picture for sure!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 14, 2009, 12:57:12 PM
Found this in a book on the Musee D'Orsay:

Andre Derain - Charing Cross (1906)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/charing.jpg)
Title: Black Bear Killed in my Home Town!
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 14, 2009, 02:18:16 PM
(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/314190823_9G33W-M.jpg)

Above - pic of a beautiful Black Bear from the animal habitat on Grandfather's Mtn (taken by me recently) - woke up Monday morning to our local NPR station w/ the news that a bear was sited in my neighborhood of western Winston-Salem, NC!  :o

The bear was tracked down near an intersection a couple miles from my house - the police seemed to have no other alternative but to killed the bear (i.e. did not have dart guns & could not really chase it off in a heavily populated area) - bears have become an issue in many states and certainly in western NC and the mountains; walking trails have been closed because of potential dangers. 

Below is a short quote from a news flash - now thinking back to the new 'Meat Thread' - maybe I'll be seeing some 'bear' on the local menus?  But, the cubs are so DAMM cute!   :-\ :)

QuoteWINSTON-SALEM — Officers shot and killed a bear they perceived as a threat Monday night after finding it going through trash cans in someone's back yard, police said.

Officers responded to 225 Kramer Court on a report of a bear going through trash cans.  The officers perceived the bear as a threat and shot it, police said in a statement. Police did not elaborate.  City sanitation workers removed the bear.  N.C. Wildlife workers were also notified.  There were no injuries or property damage, police said.

The shooting comes amid recent reports by residents of bear sightings throughout the Triad.

The bear population in North Carolina has also increased significantly in the past several years, climbing from about 4,000 bears living on 2.5 million acres in 1971 to about 11,000 living on almost 10 million acres in 2004.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 18, 2009, 06:40:53 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Agamemnon582bc/Blog/MarioFamilyLinePic.jpg)
Title: Re: Black Bear Killed in my Home Town!
Post by: MishaK on July 19, 2009, 02:19:34 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on July 14, 2009, 02:18:16 PM
The bear was tracked down near an intersection a couple miles from my house - the police seemed to have no other alternative but to killed the bear (i.e. did not have dart guns & could not really chase it off in a heavily populated area) - bears have become an issue in many states and certainly in western NC and the mountains; walking trails have been closed because of potential dangers. 

That's really infuriating. Here in Chicago, they shot and killed a Cougar last year.
Title: Re: Black Bear Killed in my Home Town!
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 19, 2009, 02:52:28 PM
Quote from: O Mensch on July 19, 2009, 02:19:34 PM
That's really infuriating. Here in Chicago, they shot and killed a Cougar last year.

Hi O Mensch - yes, this desire to 'save' these animals & re-introduce them into older habitats (e.g. we now have an expanding elk population in North Carolina) seem to become conflicting issues (and problems) - I'm surprised that no one else has responded to that story - assume that many in the USA (and likely elsewhere) have or will confront this controversial problem.  Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 20, 2009, 07:25:43 AM
I found a nice photo on the Czech Wikipedia of a quite successful attempt at making Communist towerblocks look slightly less hellish:

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6858/jahodovodprask.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6858/jahodovodprask.jpg/)

I wonder why it's not done more often. It doesn't look great, but it's a substantial improvement.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MishaK on July 20, 2009, 07:31:22 AM
Quote from: Lethe on July 20, 2009, 07:25:43 AM
I found a nice photo on the Czech Wikipedia of a quite successful attempt at making Communist towerblocks look slightly less hellish:

(http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6858/jahodovodprask.jpg) (http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6858/jahodovodprask.jpg/)

I wonder why it's not done more often. It doesn't look great, but it's a substantial improvement.

Hell - now available in Technicolor.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on July 20, 2009, 07:38:20 AM
Quote from: Lethe on July 20, 2009, 07:25:43 AM
I wonder why it's not done more often.

Try googling for Tirana+painted, or colored or something.   
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 20, 2009, 08:23:42 AM
Quote from: Drasko on July 20, 2009, 07:38:20 AM
Try googling for Tirana+painted, or colored or something.   

Oh, indeedie, thanks!

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.th.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.jpg/)

It does look a little post-apocalyptic, to be honest :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 20, 2009, 07:43:11 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 20, 2009, 08:23:42 AM
Oh, indeedie, thanks!

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.th.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.jpg/)

It does look a little post-apocalyptic, to be honest :D

Yikes !! Hitting the + to enlarge the pics was a very sobering experience, thank you !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brünnhilde ewig on July 25, 2009, 01:51:58 PM
Hello GMG Ladies! For you only.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on July 25, 2009, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 20, 2009, 08:23:42 AM
Oh, indeedie, thanks!

(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.th.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6005/tiranacollagesm.jpg/)

It does look a little post-apocalyptic, to be honest :D

No tumble dryers in this place then.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on July 25, 2009, 01:58:14 PM
Quote from: Brünnhilde ewig on July 25, 2009, 01:51:58 PM
Hello GMG Ladies! For you only.  ;)

There may be a minority of guys interested in such a pic also.  Not me...nice pic anyway.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bu on July 25, 2009, 05:08:20 PM
For the baseball fans................Señor Ramirez, still number 1 in Boston:

(http://sharonraifordbush.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/manny-picking-nose.jpg)

;D    8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 25, 2009, 11:38:07 PM
I'm loving all the pics John posts, along with the comment below, as his avatar. :D

Before reading the print, I assumed the current one* was how the morphed John looked after listening to Messiaen. ;)




*Future reference: I think it's a magpie -- John had just finished listening to Rossini.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on July 27, 2009, 06:53:05 AM
My cat climbed inside the box spring and is peeking out through the hole. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 27, 2009, 07:13:23 AM
That's a beautiful kitty. :D Its nose looks like it's a patch of grey leather. Fancy!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 27, 2009, 07:14:27 AM
Nice catch, маразм1.

So, does your cat actually have a grey nose and blue-and-yellow eyes, or did you selectively colour the photograph? :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on July 27, 2009, 08:14:24 AM
Quote from: opus106 on July 27, 2009, 07:14:27 AM
Nice catch, маразм1.

So, does your cat actually have a grey nose and blue-and-yellow eyes, or did you selectively colour the photograph? :)

there was no photoshopping involved.  She is completely gray except for her eyes and tongue and inside of her mouth :)  She's a Russian blue mix. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 27, 2009, 08:21:01 AM
Quote from: маразм1 on July 27, 2009, 08:14:24 AM
She is completely gray except for her eyes and tongue and inside of her mouth :)  She's a Russian blue mix. 

Natural selective colouration, then. Very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Harpo on July 27, 2009, 09:17:22 AM
I like surrealism. I've always been attracted to the paintings of Yves Tanguy, outer-spacey, alternative universe, what life might be like on other planets or even inside our own minds....

(http://www.askart.com/AskART/photos/SOL20070205_3882/89.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 28, 2009, 06:36:37 AM
(http://www.box.net/shared/static/lhhpzbs42l.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ten thumbs on July 28, 2009, 11:20:23 AM
here is one of the pictures I have a print of in my piano room. I saw this in Dublin and fell in love with it at once. The feeling of space beneath the trees is quite amazing.
(http://www.irishpenpals.com/iisimages/goosegirl.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on July 28, 2009, 11:26:30 AM
Quote from: corey on July 28, 2009, 06:36:37 AM
(http://www.box.net/shared/static/lhhpzbs42l.jpg)

Well. It looks a bit like Michael Jackson.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 28, 2009, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: Ten thumbs on July 28, 2009, 11:20:23 AM
here is one of the pictures I have a print of in my piano room. I saw this in Dublin and fell in love with it at once. The feeling of space beneath the trees is quite amazing.
(http://www.irishpenpals.com/iisimages/goosegirl.jpg)

Russian art?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 28, 2009, 04:24:37 PM
Quote from: John on July 28, 2009, 11:26:30 AM
Well. It looks a bit like Michael Jackson.

Ouch!   ;D  Very clever, laddie!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 28, 2009, 04:27:36 PM
Quote from: Harpo on July 27, 2009, 09:17:22 AM
I like surrealism. I've always been attracted to the paintings of Yves Tanguy, outer-spacey, alternative universe, what life might be like on other planets or even inside our own minds....

(http://www.askart.com/AskART/photos/SOL20070205_3882/89.jpg)
One of my faves, too--unfortunately, like most of that school, he wasn't really much of a painter so the works are not as satisfying as photographic prints lead us to believe.  I guess that's to be expected among artists for whom the idea is what's important, not the process or the object.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 29, 2009, 09:39:57 PM
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6149/48161262.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 30, 2009, 04:03:45 AM
 :o . That guy is in trouble....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 30, 2009, 09:01:59 AM
Quote from: John on July 28, 2009, 11:26:30 AM
Well. It looks a bit like Michael Jackson.

A bit?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ten thumbs on July 30, 2009, 11:32:28 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on July 28, 2009, 03:31:19 PM
Russian art?
No, actually Stanley Royle hails from Lancashire and much of his later work was done in Nova Scotia.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on July 30, 2009, 07:24:50 PM
Quote from: Ten thumbs on July 30, 2009, 11:32:28 AM
No, actually Stanley Royle hails from Lancashire and much of his later work was done in Nova Scotia.

Oh ! In my mind it evoked this:

(http://www.russianpaintings.net/articleimg/nesterov/nesterov_vision_of_young_bartholomew_1899_1890.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 30, 2009, 08:33:56 PM
(http://media01.switchedononline.com/lan0700_2008/4/la704_24.gif)

If anyone can explain this, I'd appreciate it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ten thumbs on July 31, 2009, 04:39:09 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on July 30, 2009, 07:24:50 PM
Oh ! In my mind it evoked this:

(http://www.russianpaintings.net/articleimg/nesterov/nesterov_vision_of_young_bartholomew_1899_1890.jpg)
I see your point. The connection is probably folk tale elements. The goose girl is of course a princess who is subject to enchantment. Actually, the outside world, which is just visible through the trees, looks very much like southern France.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 02, 2009, 10:24:30 AM
What about those amateurs?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 03, 2009, 04:21:38 PM
OMG !  :o

That's Oistrakh, Menuhin, Grumiaux of course  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 04, 2009, 03:24:51 AM
Yes, papa David marking some point, Yehudi very interested, and Arthur listening rather amused. Probably on a recording session by Menuhin (only one on shirt, the other two on suits.Visiting?)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 04, 2009, 08:46:27 AM
Oistrakh points out to Menuhin it's a G sharp, not a G natural, Menuhin looking in disbelief, and Grumiaux amused 'cause he always plays it as A.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 04, 2009, 09:17:27 AM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on August 04, 2009, 08:46:27 AM
Oistrakh points out to Menuhin it's a G sharp, not a G natural, Menuhin looking in disbelief, and Grumiaux amused 'cause he always plays it as A.
Wow, lol.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 04, 2009, 02:14:10 PM
And who was this smiling young man?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 04, 2009, 06:14:51 PM
Horowitz ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 05, 2009, 04:23:11 AM
No. This gay had a dark character and any pictures of him smiling, like that one, are rarities. It was a very young Heifetz.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 06, 2009, 08:16:41 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Giovanni_Paolo_Panini_-_Interior_of_St._Peter%27s%2C_Rome.jpg)

Interior of St. Peter's Basilica
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765)

This image immediately caught my eye while I was going through the Wikipedia article on Girolamo Frescobaldi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girolamo_Frescobaldi). (I didn't realise St. Peter's was this huge!) At a glance, this painting (and another one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PanniniMusImagin.jpg) by the same artist) reminds me of Escher.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 06, 2009, 12:00:46 PM
It is a bit of a self conscious building. There are brass plates along the aisle counting off the comparitave lengths of other and lesser famous churches that are smaller. The throne of St Peter at the back alter is so large that Peter would have needed a ladder to reach the seat.

Of course, it is all glorious.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 06, 2009, 05:03:37 PM
Quote from: opus106 on August 06, 2009, 08:16:41 AM
This image immediately caught my eye while I was going through the Wikipedia article on Girolamo Frescobaldi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girolamo_Frescobaldi). (I didn't realise St. Peter's was this huge!) At a glance, this painting (and another one (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PanniniMusImagin.jpg) by the same artist) reminds me of Escher.


Yes, the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica is impossible to experience w/o an actual visit - I've been there just a couple of times and that was decades ago, but the memories still persist - because of the SIZE of the church, the artwork had to be proportioned to adapt to the space so is much larger 'in person' than expected, and of course much more glorious when standing next to some of these magnificent works. 

Another example (and many can be mentioned) is that the magnificent Sistine Chapel just cannot be fully appreciated w/o standing on the floor and looking up at the artwork by Michelangelo; BUT, isn't this true of so much architecture and art works?   :D

(http://www.cs.utah.edu/~bigler/pictures/europe2002/italy/sistine%20chapel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 07, 2009, 05:12:06 AM
Quote from: knight on August 06, 2009, 12:00:46 PM
It is a bit of a self conscious building. There are brass plates along the aisle counting off the comparitave lengths of other and lesser famous churches that are smaller.

Interesting. How old (or recent) is this practice of showing off? ;D

Quote from: SonicMan on August 06, 2009, 05:03:37 PM
Another example (and many can be mentioned) is that the magnificent Sistine Chapel just cannot be fully appreciated w/o standing on the floor and looking up at the artwork by Michelangelo; BUT, isn't this true of so much architecture and art works?   :D

Quite. I think it was in class four that we had a lesson (or something like that) on Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. Ever since it has been very close to the top of my 'To-visit' list. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 07, 2009, 03:46:23 PM
Just curious: has anyone ever lied on the floor of the Sistine Chapel looking up? Or witnessed others doing it ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 07, 2009, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: DFO on August 05, 2009, 04:23:11 AM
No. This gay had a dark character and any pictures of him smiling, like that one, are rarities. It was a very young Heifetz.

Now that you mention it... ;). Horowitz was gay, too, and russian, and jewish, and a contemporary of Heifetz.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 07, 2009, 04:34:42 PM
Ok,Ok, I usually confuse guy with gay. And if Vladimir was gay, don Arturo anyway was relieved for get his ugly and manly daughter married, even with a gay jew. ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 07, 2009, 07:17:02 PM
Quote from: DFO on August 07, 2009, 04:34:42 PM
Ok,Ok, I usually confuse guy with gay. And if Vladimir was gay, don Arturo anyway was relieved for get his ugly and manly daughter married, even with a gay jew. ::)
lol what country are you from again?
I was talking to this girl from Columbia (my friend's ex-gf), and we were talking about Family Guy, and she writes "Family Gay."  ;D
Of course, we laugh about it... but still, there is an episode of Family Guy called "Family Gay," where Peter turns gay.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 08, 2009, 01:33:55 AM
Quote from: opus106 on August 07, 2009, 05:12:06 AM
Interesting. How old (or recent) is this practice of showing off? ;D

visit' list. :)

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. But within St Peters there are pharonic scale tombs of the humble Popes; many started off before they died. Their humility and modesty seemed to impell then to make sure they left a larger bum-print on the building than their predecessors. But for us now, these tombs form an astonishing array of marvelous sculpture.


I have not laid down in the Sistine. I suspect the guards would stop people, as it does get crowded there. You would be in real danger of being trampled. The noise level rises to a deafening babble, the guards blow their whistles and you get comparative quiet; for a little while.

It looks pretty astonishing since the cleaning up. There is just so much to take in. Not just the roof and end wall, but the masterpieces just under the windows and what I never noticed in any photograph, wonderful trompe-l'œil round parts of three of the walls up to a height of say 12 feet. This skillfully conveys the images of rich material, beautifully painted and so realistic you feel it would move if you touched it.

I know that the Vatican will do private tours, so you get to see the Sistine and some other places almost deserted. Needless to say, they cost a great deal and don't last all that long.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 08, 2009, 04:05:52 AM
Greg; I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the country when all politician
are corrupt, ignorant, stupid and/or sociopaths.
And talking about Vladimir, look at this:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 08, 2009, 04:21:47 AM
(http://www.netpagz.com/bryce/sistinechapel/firstview.jpg)

From this site...a virtual tour.

http://www.netpagz.com/bryce/sistinechapel/

An alternative using your existing software...

http://www.sistinechapel.va/3_EN/pages/x-Pano/CSN/Visit_CSN_01.html

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 08, 2009, 08:01:21 AM
Quote from: DFO on August 08, 2009, 04:05:52 AM
Greg; I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the country when all politician
are corrupt, ignorant, stupid and/or sociopaths.
And talking about Vladimir, look at this:
ah.... yes. I see.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on August 08, 2009, 01:54:29 PM
Quote from: DFO on August 08, 2009, 04:05:52 AM
Greg; I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the country when all politician
are corrupt, ignorant, stupid and/or sociopaths.
And talking about Vladimir, look at this:

You could as well have left the city and country blank, I'm quite sure a lot of different answers would have come in... ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 10, 2009, 03:01:32 AM
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6917/1249886216950.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 19, 2009, 07:46:38 AM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/3qiyj.png?w=434&h=432)


From Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/join-in-with-the-battle-of-clever-stuff/) via Phil Plait (http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/08/18/square-circle-spiral/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 19, 2009, 08:35:37 AM
One of the most beautiful coins ever produced
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on August 19, 2009, 08:37:18 AM
---and the other side
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 20, 2009, 06:32:29 AM
I don't like this, but it's something that can't not be shown:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3135/monumenttopeterthegreatr.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3135/monumenttopeterthegreatr.jpg)

Just... WTF :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 20, 2009, 06:35:39 AM
Which is the lucky city?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 20, 2009, 06:36:54 AM
Quote from: opus106 on August 20, 2009, 06:35:39 AM
Which is the lucky city?

Glorious MOCKBA - could it be anywhere else? $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 20, 2009, 06:37:24 AM
:) Ah.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on August 20, 2009, 06:42:36 AM
Quote from: opus106 on August 19, 2009, 07:46:38 AM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/3qiyj.png?w=434&h=432)


From Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/join-in-with-the-battle-of-clever-stuff/) via Phil Plait (http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2009/08/18/square-circle-spiral/).

Nice one!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 20, 2009, 06:43:53 AM
Quote from: Henk on August 20, 2009, 06:42:36 AM
Really strange.

I just noticed it kinda spins if you scroll up and down...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on August 20, 2009, 06:46:42 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 20, 2009, 06:43:53 AM
I just noticed it kinda spins if you scroll up and down...

:) Yes, I experienced it. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 20, 2009, 06:49:50 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 20, 2009, 06:43:53 AM
I just noticed it kinda spins if you scroll up and down...

Quote from: Henk on August 20, 2009, 06:46:42 AM
:) Yes, I experienced it. :D

Now you should try Richard's Twitter page (http://twitter.com/RichardWiseman) background.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 20, 2009, 12:57:24 PM
Off to the North Carolina mountains again - this time Highlands in the southwest corner of the state - considered the 'Land of Waterfalls' for the state; some are spectacular, others much smaller but picturesque.  Below is Bridal Falls, adjacent to the mountain highway coming into the town - drove the car underneath but the volume of water was just average (hoping for a 'free' car wash!) - still fun!  :D

(http://holeinthedonut.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/cashiers-highlands-bridal-veil-falls1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on August 21, 2009, 07:44:57 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 10, 2009, 03:01:32 AM
(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6917/1249886216950.gif)



This really creeped me out.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 21, 2009, 07:57:03 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on August 21, 2009, 07:44:57 AM
This really creeped me out.

I think they are the Boy Band of the Owl world.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 21, 2009, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on August 21, 2009, 07:44:57 AM
This really creeped me out.

Yip, it's what finally confirmed what I subconsciously already knew - owls are evil.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on August 21, 2009, 09:18:05 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 21, 2009, 08:43:27 AM
Yip, it's what finally confirmed what I subconsciously already knew - owls are evil.

And they like snacks.

What's that one wolfing down anyway?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 21, 2009, 06:46:05 PM
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8984/textingmom.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dr. Dread on August 25, 2009, 09:03:29 AM
Ah, my teen years...

(http://www.coolscifi.com/gallery/files/9/5/ken_kelly_people_of_the_black_circle.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2009, 04:29:45 PM
Well, as some of you may know, I'm an amateur woodworking (probably a 'tool collector' would be a better description!) - for years I've owned a number of 'cordless' drills powered by NiCd or NiMH (i.e. Nickel Cadmium or Nickel Metal Halide) batteries - these are a PITA for an occasional WW like me because the charges dissipate quickly, and just when you want to use your drill, the damn batteries are dead!  >:(

So, I've just acquired a new Bosch drill using Lithium Ion batteries - these have been around for a while but I've delayed a purchase until now - I have a number of other 'smaller' lithium battery devices but his one below is a MAJOR replacement for an older Bosch drill - plan to ENJOY!  :D

Now, this post may not interest most, but if you need a drill (and screw driver) and are debating on price, model, and battery type, please respond - this is really a confusing topic for the uninitiated!  :)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41cC9MrQ2YL._SS400_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 02, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7705/furrieshomeschool.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 04, 2009, 11:21:49 AM
Quote from: Lethe on September 02, 2009, 10:17:50 PM
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7705/furrieshomeschool.jpg)

Classic.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 08, 2009, 05:46:57 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bon-in-the-oven.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 10, 2009, 12:17:36 PM
This is just wrong.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 10, 2009, 02:42:41 PM
I thought they banned those sort of cartoons.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 11, 2009, 03:23:25 AM
Quote from: corey on September 10, 2009, 02:42:41 PM
I thought they banned those sort of cartoons.
I don't know if they did or not, but I can see why it would be considered.



Quote from: The Six on September 08, 2009, 05:46:57 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bon-in-the-oven.jpg)
After seeing this, I had to go to lamebook... reading the past entries, I'm on page 40 or so.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 20, 2009, 07:02:09 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/grady.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 20, 2009, 07:20:37 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/surprise.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 20, 2009, 07:23:31 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/thanks-robert.jpg)

(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/zackattack.jpg)
especially the last one  :D



(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/picture-26.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 20, 2009, 07:54:08 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/fantasy.jpg)
sounds fun


(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/OhMyFrog.jpg)


(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/good-ol-uncle-Jenn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 21, 2009, 09:24:17 PM
I underestimated the size of those little red-and-white strips.

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/28860516.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1253597518&Signature=ru2JkriUv2xF2VThO7bYcIe6e8s%3D)


That's Rubens Barrichello (http://twitpic.com/h6kx0), if you were wondering.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 21, 2009, 09:52:24 PM
Karl might like this picture for its extra-astronomical associations. ;)

Presenting The Rite of Spring

(http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpegMod/PIA11667_modest.jpg) (http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/jpeg/PIA11667.jpg)

[Click on image for HUGE-er version]

Such a stunning view! The lighting is so soft that it almost looks like it was taken in a photo studio.

An equally illuminating article (http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA11667).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on September 22, 2009, 01:35:57 PM
Motivated by Greg on another thread--

(http://www.engrish.com//wp-content/uploads/2009/07/smiling-grass.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 24, 2009, 03:07:17 PM
Currently reading the October issue of Our State North Carolina magazine which contains a lot of 'fall' pics, esp. from the mountains; included was one of the Linn Cove Viaduct (shown below in glorious fall colors) - this is an engineering marvel finished in 1983 as the last segment completed of the Blue Ridge Parkway - short Wiki Article HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Cove_Viaduct) -  :)

This 'free-floating' bridge curves around Grandfather Mountain and is a glorious (and too short) drive which I've done many times; there is also a 'Visitor's Center' w/ a presentation of the building of this structure; in addition, a mountain path takes one beneath the viaduct which gives you a great view and appreciation of its construction.  A sight not to be missed along the Blue Ridge Parkway -  :D


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/659889675_Rd4Lk-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 24, 2009, 03:31:39 PM
This drive looks fantastic. What a breathtaking view !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 24, 2009, 03:53:13 PM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on September 24, 2009, 03:31:39 PM
This drive looks fantastic. What a breathtaking view !

Good evening André - just over 1200 ft. long but a beautiful drive (I usually turn around and do the trip a few times from both directions!) - the side stop @ the Visitor's Center & the walk underneath is worth a visit!  Dave  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on September 24, 2009, 03:55:26 PM
Well, next time I'm in NC, I'll make the trip to the Blue Ridge. That's provided my brother hasn't moved by then. We never know...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ChamberNut on September 24, 2009, 03:56:57 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on September 24, 2009, 03:07:17 PM
(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/659889675_Rd4Lk-O.jpg)

Dave!  :o  What an absolutely stunning photo!  How beautiful.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 24, 2009, 04:12:07 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on September 24, 2009, 03:56:57 PM
Dave!  :o  What an absolutely stunning photo!  How beautiful.  0:)

Hi Ray - well, not one that I took -  :-\   Found on the web (also a variety of these Linn Cove Viaduct photos of various sizes and from different seasons of the year are ubiquitous when visiting mountain towns & their shops) - however, we've been on that bridge in the fall (and during other seasons) - the 'winter' pics are also just beautiful (can't find a good example on the web but again plenty are offered in the mountain shops) - if you get a chance to visit the mountains of NC & Virginia, then certainly put the the Blue Ridge Parkway on your list of drives!  Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 25, 2009, 06:21:33 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on September 24, 2009, 03:07:17 PM
Currently reading the October issue of Our State North Carolina magazine which contains a lot of 'fall' pics, esp. from the mountains; included was one of the Linn Cove Viaduct (shown below in glorious fall colors) - this is an engineering marvel finished in 1983 as the last segment completed of the Blue Ridge Parkway - short Wiki Article HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linn_Cove_Viaduct) -  :)

This 'free-floating' bridge curves around Grandfather Mountain and is a glorious (and too short) drive which I've done many times; there is also a 'Visitor's Center' w/ a presentation of the building of this structure; in addition, a mountain path takes one beneath the viaduct which gives you a great view and appreciation of its construction.  A sight not to be missed along the Blue Ridge Parkway -  :D

Drenched in colour! What a view, indeed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on September 25, 2009, 10:44:30 AM
wow great colours....  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Haffner on September 25, 2009, 03:05:42 PM
Authentic 1974 Fender Stratocaster

Dreaming.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 27, 2009, 10:32:18 AM
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v121/190/111/633066096/n633066096_228716_608.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: drogulus on September 28, 2009, 01:06:23 AM
Quote from: AndyD. on September 25, 2009, 03:05:42 PM
Authentic 1974 Fender Stratocaster

Dreaming.....

     Oh no....this is really happening! :o

    (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/SlowMRecords/guitar%20room%201mb/P1000042.jpg)

     
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 28, 2009, 06:28:58 AM
Quote from: drogulus on September 28, 2009, 01:06:23 AM


     Oh no....this is really happening! :o

    (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk56/SlowMRecords/guitar%20room%201mb/P1000042.jpg)

     
I wanna play that one!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 30, 2009, 09:42:37 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/imgad-1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 30, 2009, 05:23:01 PM
Continuing to watch the new Ken Burns series on the National Parks (PBS) - going more or less in chronologically order relative to the creation of the parks/monuments.  But in the second episode, Crater Lake in southern Oregon was discussed; this is just a glorious place to visit - Susan & I did probably back in the late 1980s or early 1990s - below is a brief paragraph quoted from the National Park Service Website (http://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm); and finally a picture of the place found on the web - despite the evident beauty & uniqueness, a visit is a MUST!  :D

QuoteCrater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.

P.S. Click on the image for a larger view!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on September 30, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
I've been there twice Dave, it's pretty cool. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 30, 2009, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: DavidW on September 30, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
I've been there twice Dave, it's pretty cool. :)

David - I could easily return - just so unique!  Plus, that trip was mainly an Oregon 'wine tour' for me - and enhanced up my interest in Pinot Noirs from that state, which I continue to enjoy 20 or so years later!  :) Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 30, 2009, 10:59:07 PM
(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/650/spikedying.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on September 30, 2009, 11:58:45 PM
(http://www.boreme.com/media/yr2007/happy-sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 01, 2009, 07:34:45 AM
That is sooo photoshopped! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on October 01, 2009, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: opus106 on October 01, 2009, 07:34:45 AM
That is sooo photoshopped! ;D

Thanks for spoiling the magic.   :'(   ;)

Here's what a bison looks like, after a meal of powdered sugar donuts:


(http://www.heymister.net/storage/American%20Bison.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on October 01, 2009, 05:35:06 PM
Nope. This is a FDA-trained bison who charged a colombian drug trafficker.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on October 02, 2009, 12:39:23 PM
Quote from: Lilas Pastia on October 01, 2009, 05:35:06 PM
Nope. This is a FDA-trained bison who charged a colombian drug trafficker.

:D  In either case, let's hope he didn't inhale.


(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/493199009_883a834c6e.jpg)
"Sea caves" on NE corner of Devil's Island, Apostle Islands, Lake Superior

Haven't been there, yet, but it is a kayaker's paradise.  Maybe next summer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 02, 2009, 02:47:30 PM
As w/ my last post, stimulated by watching the Ken Burns series on The National Parks - tonight a lot on the Florida Everglades which Susan & I have visited many times - plenty of 'air boat' rides & eating 'swamp critters' of all sorts!  :D

On a vacation to Naples, FL (Gulf Coast) we drove down to Everglades City and visited the studio of the photographer Clyde Butcher - check HERE (http://www.clydebutcher.com/online-gallery.cfm?startrowid=1&holdcategory=1) for information on him and his online gallery; we purchased a B&W limited edition signed print (24" x 34" unframed) of Lake Istokpoga (image below from Butcher's gallery) - hangs in our living room and a wonderful reminder of this whole beautiful area!  :)


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/668075554_uNfkv-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 02, 2009, 03:58:23 PM
(http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz116/ThaRealMDC/oprah.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 06, 2009, 05:27:22 AM
I wonder if it's a fan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 11, 2009, 01:45:56 AM
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6880/joybloodyglamour.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 11, 2009, 09:18:56 AM
Now listening to the CD below (top image) and am enjoying the 'cover art' - described as The Gust of Wind (1898) by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer (1865-1953), a French artist who is 'new' to me -  :)

So, I wanted to explore this work and others by the same artist; well, he apparently painted a number of these pictures w/ a similar theme and with variations of the same title; one from the cover art in the middle, and another at the bottom!  :D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/photos/676126184_rzxoR-O.jpg)

(http://jesienny-pan.icx.pl/alegorie/images/The%20Gust%20of%20Wind1-Lucien%20Levy%20Dhurmer.jpg)

(http://jesienny-pan.icx.pl/alegorie/images/The%20Gust%20of%20Wind-Lucien%20Levy%20Dhurmer.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 11, 2009, 09:55:03 AM
SonicMan - I recall looking for an artbook on that painter a while back, then finding to my horror that not only are none available at any price, but possibly also that none have ever existed. It is sad that artists like this cannot be even vaguely appreciated by people who don't have the means to fly around to various countries to see them in person :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 11, 2009, 02:09:50 PM
Quote from: Lethe on October 11, 2009, 09:55:03 AM
SonicMan - I recall looking for an artbook on that painter a while back, then finding to my horror that not only are none available at any price, but possibly also that none have ever existed. It is sad that artists like this cannot be even vaguely appreciated by people who don't have the means to fly around to various countries to see them in person :-X

Hi Sara - I own a lot of art books, including 3 or 4 on 'general art history' - the largest is Janson's History of Art (6th ed., 2001; nearly 1000 pgs) - absolutely no mention of the artist in question - but like all of these 'little known' composers from the past that we seem to be discovering on this forum, I'm sure that there are 'tons' of painters of merit completely lost to history - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 11, 2009, 02:34:44 PM
My book on the Museum of Orsay has a lot of these "forgotten" artists, like George Hendrik Breitner (who?). I particularly like this one called Moonlight.

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/GeorgeHendrikBreitner-Moonlight1187.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 12, 2009, 08:17:07 AM
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/92/39778256.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 12, 2009, 09:28:47 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Sibeliusinchair.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Sibeliushat.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 12, 2009, 09:40:11 AM
Those photos are odd - based on the images I had seen of the elderly (bald) Sibelius, I figured he was rather barrel-shaped, but these contradict this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on October 12, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
I'm to believe Sibelius dressed up in a suite and tie to listen to the radio?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dana on October 12, 2009, 10:55:41 AM
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v165/121/42/2240131/n2240131_40175542_269.jpg)

A picture I took of a lamp at a relative's house. I think it's rather artistic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 12, 2009, 11:16:25 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on October 12, 2009, 09:46:50 AM
I'm to believe Sibelius dressed up in a suite and tie to listen to the radio?


Nice Freudian slip there (or was it?).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 12, 2009, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: corey on October 12, 2009, 09:28:47 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/Sibeliusinchair.jpg)  (http://arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/in-house/wp-content/uploads/thomasville1.jpg)


Quote from: Lethe on October 12, 2009, 09:40:11 AM
Those photos are odd - based on the images I had seen of the elderly (bald) Sibelius, I figured he was rather barrel-shaped, but these contradict this.

Sara - I think he's just sitting in a BIG chair!   ;D

In Thomasville, NC, there is a BIG chair downtown (inserted above) - how would Jean look in that one?  ;) :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 16, 2009, 03:48:25 PM
Just saw this ad when I was reading:
(usually it's a picture of some girl)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on October 16, 2009, 03:56:40 PM
Greg, are your sexual appetites making you overlook that 'some girl' sports a mustache ? Or did you want us to know you are an open-minded fellow?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 16, 2009, 04:07:54 PM
Quote from: Greg on October 16, 2009, 03:48:25 PM
Just saw this ad when I was reading:
(usually it's a picture of some girl)


In this case, the warning symbols are absolutely justified.  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dana on October 16, 2009, 04:12:13 PM
      For a while in facebook, I made it public knowledge that I was single and a christian - facebook started advertising "hot christian babes in your area!" to me and I decided to hide some of that information.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 16, 2009, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: Dana on October 16, 2009, 04:12:13 PM
      For a while in facebook, I made it public knowledge that I was single and a christian - facebook started advertising "hot christian babes in your area!" to me and I decided to hide some of that information.
That's what I always get, too...

That ad is just desperate for people to click on it, to take them to their lame website, whatever it is.  ::)
Eventually, people figure out the "Someone has searched for you" (w/ a picture of a girl) is fake and they overlook it, so they just try something like this to get your attention to potentially get more visits.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2009, 05:49:30 PM
Currently, Susan & I are in NYC on a short vacation (last visit about 5 yrs ago) - so far, we've been to a number of museums, i.e. the Metropolitan, Whitney, and MOMA (Museum of Modern Art); the latter today - two of my many favorite Picasso paintings are there in adjacent rooms, i.e. Three Musicians &  Les Demoiselles d'Avignon - I've seen these originals many times now and am always 'flabbergasted' by their magnificent size; each takes up much of a wall and the figures are life-size (or slightly larger!) - again, just another example of 'being there' vs. seeing a picture/photograph in a book; plus, the colors, brush strokes, and lightening all make a difference - unbelievable.  And this is just a minuscule sampling of what these museums have to offer -  :D


(http://ecmc.rochester.edu/rdm/graphics/tm.jpg)

(http://dbeveridge.web.wesleyan.edu/wescourses/2001f/chem160/01/Photo_Gallery_Humanities/picasso/images/Les_Demoiselles_d%27Avignon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 17, 2009, 06:35:58 PM
This is the normal ad I get:


(notice, it says 1 person has searched for me, but there is a picture of 2 people)  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 17, 2009, 06:40:26 PM
though I prefer this version...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 17, 2009, 10:00:51 PM
Your adblock filter isn't working too well Greg. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 18, 2009, 06:44:20 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 17, 2009, 10:00:51 PM
Your adblock filter isn't working too well Greg. ;D
I can't figure out how to use it...  :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 18, 2009, 11:22:46 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 18, 2009, 06:44:20 AM
I can't figure out how to use it...  :-\

Right click on stuff (images) you don't like and click on AdBlockPlus: Block image... . The web looks a lot cleaner with this add-on.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 18, 2009, 05:57:08 PM
Quote from: opus106 on October 18, 2009, 11:22:46 AM
Right click on stuff (images) you don't like and click on AdBlockPlus: Block image... . The web looks a lot cleaner with this add-on.
Oh, cool, thanks...
works for pictures. Some are Flash images or something, though...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 18, 2009, 08:42:38 PM
Another...

I'm waiting for a pic with an ugly, crazy lady with messed up hair who looks like she lives in a garbage can behind Wal-Mart...
why do they have to only pick on the middle-aged white guys?  ???

(oh well, who cares)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 18, 2009, 11:43:07 PM
Quote from: Greg on October 18, 2009, 05:57:08 PM
Oh, cool, thanks...
works for pictures. Some are Flash images or something, though...

You're welcome. :) For Flash: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

There is an add-on that is specifically used to block Flash, but with NoScript you can block other nasties as well. Remember to add YouTube to your white-list. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 19, 2009, 09:29:23 AM
Quote from: opus106 on October 18, 2009, 11:43:07 PM
You're welcome. :) For Flash: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

There is an add-on that is specifically used to block Flash, but with NoScript you can block other nasties as well. Remember to add YouTube to your white-list. ;)
Wow!  :D
Thanks again.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 21, 2009, 08:51:12 PM
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3332/clipboard01pp.jpg)

Bax
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on October 22, 2009, 03:29:03 AM
Quote from: Lethe on October 21, 2009, 08:51:12 PM
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3332/clipboard01pp.jpg)

Bax

And Harriet Cohen, the pianist (his 'Muse')...

Ths story goes Vaughan Williams had a laugh when, looking through a music lexicon, he read "Harriet Cohen. See under Bax..."

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 24, 2009, 10:38:48 AM
Love eet! ;D

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_COt6T7Tmrok/SuBPtuBzfvI/AAAAAAAAAoo/LHskug3S_-E/s720/dsc_1576.jpg)
[Link (http://picasaweb.google.com/cschlaeger/JapanLinuxSymposium#5395400000458161906)]


That's Linus Torvalds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Torvalds) giving the thumb-up.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on October 24, 2009, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on October 22, 2009, 03:29:03 AM
And Harriet Cohen, the pianist (his 'Muse')...

Ths story goes Vaughan Williams had a laugh when, looking through a music lexicon, he read "Harriet Cohen. See under Bax..."



Quaint british humour. Just the way they like it, I think ;D.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on October 25, 2009, 05:49:54 PM
(http://imgur.com/YHEDE.jpg)

Cool website of Color Photography from Russia in the Early 1900's --

http://www.webofentertainment.com/2009/10/color-photography-from-russia-in-early.html (http://www.webofentertainment.com/2009/10/color-photography-from-russia-in-early.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 25, 2009, 06:10:26 PM
That looks like something from The Thief of Baghdad! Amazing!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 26, 2009, 06:25:54 PM
 :o

(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/memorial-2.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on October 27, 2009, 03:25:08 AM
I love her, but she was a little masculine, don't you think?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 27, 2009, 03:44:07 AM
Quote from: DFO on October 27, 2009, 03:25:08 AM
I love her, but she was a little masculine, don't you think?

It could be worse... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Barnett)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 27, 2009, 05:08:23 AM
Quote from: DFO on October 27, 2009, 03:25:08 AM
I love her, but she was a little masculine, don't you think?

Her face reminds me of a yesterdecade Bollywood hunk. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 27, 2009, 05:57:37 AM
Quote from: Lethe on October 27, 2009, 03:44:07 AM
It could be worse... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Barnett)

Agree w/ Sara -  ;D

(http://www.studiospg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bearded-lady-salma-hayek-363311.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on October 27, 2009, 07:48:20 AM
Quote from: Lethe on August 20, 2009, 06:32:29 AM
I don't like this, but it's something that can't not be shown:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3135/monumenttopeterthegreatr.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3135/monumenttopeterthegreatr.jpg)

Just... WTF :-X

Lethe: are you visiting Moscow?  LOL  Yeah, this was supposed to be Christopher Columbus.  But US of A didn't like this sculpture, so it was installed in Moscow instead.  Very cartoonish.  Not really ugly, but a bit out-of-place, really.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 27, 2009, 07:57:49 AM
Quote from: opus106 on October 27, 2009, 05:08:23 AM
Her face reminds me of a yesterdecade Bollywood hunk. :D

Or a Russian ballerino. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DFO on October 27, 2009, 08:49:06 AM
Neveu's autographs are rare because as you know, she died young and signed very few. The photo I've put should cost in the market no less than u$s 500.-
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 27, 2009, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on October 27, 2009, 05:57:37 AM
Agree w/ Sara -  ;D

(http://www.studiospg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/bearded-lady-salma-hayek-363311.jpg)
That's disturbing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dana on October 29, 2009, 07:10:30 AM
Quote from: DFO on October 27, 2009, 03:25:08 AM
I love her, but she was a little masculine, don't you think?
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=304.0;attach=21634;image)

Who? Is there a chick hiding behind Sylvester Stallone?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 29, 2009, 06:45:51 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/noswimming.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on October 31, 2009, 03:03:49 PM
I wasn't aware it was considered a condition.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 01, 2009, 12:40:30 AM
(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0910/cosmiclatte_jhu.jpg)

The Average Colour of the Universe (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap091101.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 01, 2009, 12:57:43 AM
Quote from: opus106 on November 01, 2009, 12:40:30 AM
(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0910/cosmiclatte_jhu.jpg)

The Average Colour of the Universe (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap091101.html)

People can't diss magnolia as an interior wall paint choice now - it's what the universe would've wanted...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 03, 2009, 09:13:57 PM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/clvcc.gif)

Via Richard Wiseman's Blog (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/lovely-illusion/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on November 06, 2009, 06:48:07 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/fatty.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 06, 2009, 06:51:21 PM
Poor kid doesn't know what is about to happen to her...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on November 07, 2009, 02:56:53 AM
The merry band
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 07, 2009, 02:59:40 AM
Quote from: Carolus on November 07, 2009, 02:56:53 AM
The merry band

Nice one once again, Carlos. :) Schoenberg doesn't seem to be all that merry, though. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dana on November 07, 2009, 01:30:33 PM
Quote from: Corey on November 06, 2009, 06:48:07 PM(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/fatty.jpg)

Who's the kid next to Bette Midler?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 08, 2009, 04:08:16 AM
(http://weblogs.nrc.nl/filmvragen/files/2009/03/sarah-bernhardt.jpg)


Mon dieu! Not Bette Midler again!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 08, 2009, 04:17:45 AM
(http://blog.france3.fr/nng_images.php?img=/cabinet-de-curiosites/files/c/a/b/cabinet-de-curiosites/images/michael-cheval-discordofanalogy.jpg)

Painting  by Michael Cheval
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 08, 2009, 04:21:32 AM
(http://blog.france3.fr/nng_images.php?img=/atelier-ecriture-eric-poindron/files/a/t/e/atelier-ecriture-eric-poindron/images/2279045361_042426a602.jpg)


Max Ernst
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on November 08, 2009, 11:19:36 AM
And who said that he never smiled?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on November 09, 2009, 04:13:49 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/endisinsight.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on November 09, 2009, 09:58:12 AM
Quote from: Corey on November 09, 2009, 04:13:49 AM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/endisinsight.jpg)

Josquin?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 03, 2009, 11:44:08 AM
Recent pic in an e-mail from my sister-in-law - a Texas-bred Christian lady who keeps my brother on a tight leash!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 03, 2009, 11:59:08 AM
Lucian Lévy-Dhurmer - Woman with a Medallion, or Mystery

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/levy-dhurmer_woman_medallion.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 04, 2009, 03:52:03 AM
Quote from: pjme on November 08, 2009, 04:17:45 AM
(http://blog.france3.fr/nng_images.php?img=/cabinet-de-curiosites/files/c/a/b/cabinet-de-curiosites/images/michael-cheval-discordofanalogy.jpg)

Painting  by Michael Cheval

isn't the man supposed to be Mozart, or something?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on December 09, 2009, 04:03:29 PM
Things that make you go awwwwww...

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01469/leopard_1469049i.jpg)

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01468/ocelot_1468970i.jpg)

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01469/otters_1469056i.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on December 09, 2009, 04:11:45 PM
(http://gallery.photo.net/photo/344606-md.jpg)

Thankfully, the bikes are carbon fibre. The riders, however...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 16, 2009, 03:13:34 PM
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8453/historylesson.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 16, 2009, 03:26:12 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/techno.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on December 17, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on October 16, 2009, 05:49:30 PM
Currently, Susan & I are in NYC on a short vacation (last visit about 5 yrs ago) - so far, we've been to a number of museums, i.e. the Metropolitan, Whitney, and MOMA (Museum of Modern Art); the latter today - two of my many favorite Picasso paintings are there in adjacent rooms, i.e. Three Musicians &  Les Demoiselles d'Avignon - I've seen these originals many times now and am always 'flabbergasted' by their magnificent size; each takes up much of a wall and the figures are life-size (or slightly larger!) - again, just another example of 'being there' vs. seeing a picture/photograph in a book; plus, the colors, brush strokes, and lightening all make a difference - unbelievable.  And this is just a minuscule sampling of what these museums have to offer -  :D


(http://ecmc.rochester.edu/rdm/graphics/tm.jpg)

(http://dbeveridge.web.wesleyan.edu/wescourses/2001f/chem160/01/Photo_Gallery_Humanities/picasso/images/Les_Demoiselles_d%27Avignon.jpg)

Sonic, I'm very interested in Picasso and his faces- those noses, esp the one in the bottom right reorder your brain as it should be. A few years ago I got hold of a face line drawing by Picasso which impressed me enormously, one of the most interesting visual images I've ever seen, despite its simplicity. I've not been able to track it down since nor even its title- any thoughts on how I might do this?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 17, 2009, 10:26:46 AM
(http://www.jonco48.com/blog/black_20kids_20desk.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MN Dave on December 17, 2009, 10:30:36 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 17, 2009, 11:58:22 AM
Twenty something..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MN Dave on December 17, 2009, 12:01:13 PM
Quote from: Carolus on December 17, 2009, 11:58:22 AM
Twenty something..

Is that you, Carlos? :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 17, 2009, 02:23:42 PM
Quote from: Sean on December 17, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
Sonic, I'm very interested in Picasso and his faces- those noses, esp the one in the bottom right reorder your brain as it should be. A few years ago I got hold of a face line drawing by Picasso which impressed me enormously, one of the most interesting visual images I've ever seen, despite its simplicity. I've not been able to track it down since nor even its title- any thoughts on how I might do this?

Hi Sean - not sure that I can help w/ the specific drawing that you mention; he was such an excellent draughtsman and did much w/ printmaking; over the years we have seen a number of Picasso exhibits of his drawings and prints - amazing what imagery he could evoke w/ just a few lines.  As an example, we own a couple of Picasso plates (image attached - not great reproduction) which we keep in our living room cadenza - just a few lines but so evocative.

Of course, those faces that you allude to were based on Picasso's interest in African art and masks at the time, and as he was emerging into his cubist period a few years later.  You might have to just to some 'googling' or browse through some art books; also, check out art galleries on line or visit a larger art museum gift shop - not sure 'what else' I can suggest.   :-\  Dave

P.S. - click on the image for an enlargement; BTW, the middle plate is by Edna Hibel - a famous one!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 17, 2009, 02:24:03 PM
Could be me, 40 years ago.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 17, 2009, 02:59:43 PM
New photo from the Cassini probe: Reflection of sunlight from lake on Titan

(http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/moons/images/PIA12481-br500.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 17, 2009, 03:02:46 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 17, 2009, 02:59:43 PM
New photo from the Cassini probe: Reflection of sunlight from lake on Titan

(http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/moons/images/PIA12481-br500.jpg)

Beautiful. Any hi-res link? :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 17, 2009, 03:04:53 PM
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/tiff/PIA12481.tif :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 18, 2009, 02:22:53 AM
Good breeding..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on December 18, 2009, 03:57:45 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on December 17, 2009, 02:23:42 PM
Hi Sean - not sure that I can help w/ the specific drawing that you mention; he was such an excellent draughtsman and did much w/ printmaking; over the years we have seen a number of Picasso exhibits of his drawings and prints - amazing what imagery he could evoke w/ just a few lines.  As an example, we own a couple of Picasso plates (image attached - not great reproduction) which we keep in our living room cadenza - just a few lines but so evocative.

Of course, those faces that you allude to were based on Picasso's interest in African art and masks at the time, and as he was emerging into his cubist period a few years later.  You might have to just to some 'googling' or browse through some art books; also, check out art galleries on line or visit a larger art museum gift shop - not sure 'what else' I can suggest.   :-\  Dave

P.S. - click on the image for an enlargement; BTW, the middle plate is by Edna Hibel - a famous one!

Cheers Sonic, and very beautiful...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 18, 2009, 08:57:17 AM
(http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuuv3jcLYH1qzvvvco1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MN Dave on December 18, 2009, 09:01:37 AM
That last one is now by desktop at work.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 18, 2009, 10:51:17 AM
Quote from: Corey on December 17, 2009, 03:04:53 PM
http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/tiff/PIA12481.tif :)

Thanks. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 18, 2009, 05:00:50 PM
(http://lakecityquietpills.com/photo/multihost/images/30772577757177937517.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 18, 2009, 05:54:19 PM
That's what happens when too many people leave Santa male enhancement pills instead of cookies...  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 19, 2009, 09:45:35 AM
Guess who...

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9436/kekeke.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 19, 2009, 06:38:14 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 18, 2009, 08:57:17 AM
(http://11.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuuv3jcLYH1qzvvvco1_500.jpg)
Excellent.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 19, 2009, 07:02:43 PM
Quote from: Lethe on December 19, 2009, 09:45:35 AM
Guess who...

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9436/kekeke.jpg)

Paddy McHaggisson of Claugheleagguagh?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on December 19, 2009, 07:26:02 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 19, 2009, 07:02:43 PM
Paddy McHaggisson of Claugheleagguagh?

;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 20, 2009, 02:35:16 AM
Jack London, the writer?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 20, 2009, 03:57:06 AM
Quote from: Lethe on December 19, 2009, 09:45:35 AM
Guess who...
Lenin, incognito ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 20, 2009, 07:50:17 AM
(http://lakecityquietpills.com/photo/multihost/images/98258648707215551910.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: drogulus on December 21, 2009, 02:19:30 PM
Quote from: Lethe on December 19, 2009, 09:45:35 AM
Guess who...

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9436/kekeke.jpg)

     Lenin?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 21, 2009, 02:37:14 PM
Quote from: drogulus on December 21, 2009, 02:19:30 PM
     Lenin?
If only you got that in earlier :'(

That disguise must've been effective, given how he had basically looked the same in all his photos from the age of 20 to 53, without a single hair/beard style change...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on December 21, 2009, 04:19:07 PM
He looks like McTeague,  the main character in von Stroheim's Greed

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Greed%2C_1924%2C_12_scale.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 21, 2009, 04:47:10 PM
Hehe, we can do visual degrees of seperation. How to get from Lenin to Rab C. Nesbitt:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9436/kekeke.jpg) (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Greed%2C_1924%2C_12_scale.jpg) (http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6171/rabc65074421t.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on December 21, 2009, 04:54:17 PM
He should have kept the wig and the clean shave.  Much better-looking in disguise  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on December 21, 2009, 05:28:20 PM
(http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/6/4/1945216/Volcano.jpg)

Mount Mayon, Philippines
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 22, 2009, 06:31:24 PM
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3460/ronaldmcdonald.jpg) (http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3285/c8c1i2mjg70ai24vryl2zpi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 24, 2009, 09:30:37 AM
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2d0w2r.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 24, 2009, 04:21:54 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/colonDcolonDcolonDcolonD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 25, 2009, 02:05:22 AM
Good friends
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 26, 2009, 03:14:57 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/etonharrow.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on December 26, 2009, 08:31:59 PM
Yes.  Heres Stéphane Denève and his band the RSNO in action in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.  Yes!  Superb!  But...er...who is he conducting.  No-one is playing anything!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on December 26, 2009, 08:36:09 PM
Quote from: Corey on December 26, 2009, 03:14:57 PM
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/etonharrow.jpg)

The toff with the hat looks like Kimi Raikkonen, Formula One Driver.  I must say, they get younger every day...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on December 27, 2009, 12:24:10 PM
How totally silly to have kids posing in such stuffy attire. I much prefer the bunch of lads on the right, with their hands in their pockets, open shirts and expressive faces. The young Churchills on the left look so blasé... :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 27, 2009, 01:09:09 PM
One of the most beautiful coins ever produced
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on December 27, 2009, 03:18:44 PM
(http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2009/07/red-wing-shoes-flagship-store-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Novi on December 27, 2009, 07:31:22 PM
Quote from: John on December 26, 2009, 08:31:59 PM
Yes.  Heres Stéphane Denève and his band the RSNO in action in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.  Yes!  Superb!  But...er...who is he conducting.  No-one is playing anything!

He isn't; he's probably talking. :D That guy wins first prize for podium loquacity. It bugs me no end that every concert is prefaced by a disquisition. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on December 27, 2009, 08:33:11 PM
Quote from: Novi on December 27, 2009, 07:31:22 PM
He isn't; he's probably talking. :D That guy wins first prize for podium loquacity. It bugs me no end that every concert is prefaced by a disquisition. :P

Ha! I've only heard him twice, the Mahler 5th and the Osborne Brahms 2nd last year, but both occasions support your claim. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on December 29, 2009, 03:54:41 AM
Quote from: Renfield on December 27, 2009, 08:33:11 PM
Ha! I've only heard him twice, the Mahler 5th and the Osborne Brahms 2nd last year, but both occasions support your claim. :P

I think Stephane is great.  A skillful and colourful conductor with a touch for the masses through his constant yapping.

Anyway. I like Brugel - unfortunately, using Brugel pics as a desktop, I spend a lot of time analysing the human antics in the pictures instead of doing important stuff....like playing online racing games, etc.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on December 29, 2009, 10:06:05 AM
No, I didn't go to China...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on December 29, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
Do you know this guy?. He's unique and irreplaceable
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on December 29, 2009, 12:14:40 PM
Quote from: Carolus on December 29, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
Do you know this guy?. He's unique and irreplaceable

http://www.youtube.com/v/I5JQ1m3mxKw
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Andante on December 29, 2009, 09:27:27 PM
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/diefledremaus/1lightswitch.jpg)

The best I could do  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Keemun on December 30, 2009, 05:13:17 AM
Quote from: John on December 29, 2009, 03:54:41 AM
Anyway. I like Brugel - unfortunately, using Brugel pics as a desktop, I spend a lot of time analysing the human antics in the pictures instead of doing important stuff....like playing online racing games, etc.

I also like Brugel.  Here is a nice winter painting, The Hunters in the Snow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on December 31, 2009, 01:19:58 PM
More fine art :3

(http://md.tgpsitecentral.com/pod/2009-12-30.jpg?t=1262224236)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 02, 2010, 04:10:13 PM
 ???
Has to be viewed to see musical notes in action.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 02, 2010, 04:23:08 PM
This is great.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 10, 2010, 07:51:29 AM
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7009/icem.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on January 10, 2010, 08:10:42 AM
Quote from: The Six on January 10, 2010, 07:51:29 AM
(http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7009/icem.jpg)

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z245/tapiola/vanilla-icecopy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dax on January 11, 2010, 02:31:02 AM
Quote from: Barak on December 27, 2009, 12:24:10 PM
How totally silly to have kids posing in such stuffy attire. I much prefer the bunch of lads on the right, with their hands in their pockets, open shirts and expressive faces. The young Churchills on the left look so blasé... :P

Too right.
(http://markgorman.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/cameron-bullingdon-dining-club2_468x420.jpg)

Those of a British persuasion may recognise the Mayor of London as well as the man who would be our next Primester.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 11, 2010, 03:59:48 AM
Quote from: Dax on January 11, 2010, 02:31:02 AM
Too right.
(http://markgorman.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/cameron-bullingdon-dining-club2_468x420.jpg)

Those of a British persuasion may recognise the Mayor of London as well as the man who would be our next Primester.

Nr. 3: Elton John :D
Nr. 7: Hugh Grant :D
Nr. 8: Mayor of London :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on January 11, 2010, 06:41:55 AM
And who were the Soviet moles?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 11, 2010, 07:37:38 PM
This is not a Soviet Mole, but a rather busy British one.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on January 12, 2010, 02:14:34 AM
Do you know who this great pianist was?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on January 15, 2010, 09:03:26 AM
(http://www.dvorak.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/penis_shadow.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 15, 2010, 09:11:31 AM
Quote from: Carolus on January 12, 2010, 02:14:34 AM
Do you know who this great pianist was?

Yes.  He signed the photograph and his name appears as the filename.  But I had to think very hard to figure it out.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on January 15, 2010, 12:48:35 PM
He made the second world recording of Liszt's complete Rhapsodies, and it was magnificent. (BTW, I've that photo)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 16, 2010, 08:50:53 AM
Banded Galloway Cows at Fearrington Village - Susan's (a.k.a. Harpo) BD is next week, and my duty in January for the last half dozen years has been to drive her to the Fearrington House (just south of Chapel Hill) for an overnight - the restaurant is one of the few 5* rated ones in North Carolina (an overnight package includes room, dinner, and breakfast) - sample dinner menu HERE (http://www.fearrington.com/house/samplemenu.asp).

But, as one drives into the village area (which has shops, bookstore, etc.) several corrals contain the 'banded' cows - always a wonderful site!  :D


(http://menstraveler.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/hog_heaven_1_023.153112309_std.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on January 19, 2010, 07:45:05 AM
(http://iamhilarious.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/HeinzSoups.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 19, 2010, 07:47:21 AM
7x3=18.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Maciek on January 19, 2010, 08:52:56 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on January 25, 2010, 05:26:19 PM
(http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz144/jaec_12/Ric%20Flair/flair.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: маразм1 on February 01, 2010, 11:22:04 AM
taken and enlarged from today's google news section.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on February 02, 2010, 09:42:34 PM
Caption contest
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on February 03, 2010, 05:55:58 AM
(http://abagofsalad.com/images/frog-in-salad-bag.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carolus on February 03, 2010, 08:13:26 AM
I want one of these..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 07:28:42 AM
When Capt. Jean-Luc Picard just won't do.

(http://cdn3.knowyourmeme.com/i/7588/original/tactical_facepalm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 10:21:12 AM
The Great White South?

(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/eastcoast_tmo_2010038.jpg)

Link (http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=42568)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 08, 2010, 10:23:14 AM
Very striking, with New York right on the cusp.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 10:41:25 AM
Quote from: knight on February 08, 2010, 10:23:14 AM
Very striking, with New York right on the cusp.

Mike

Something closer to (your) home from a month ago. :) (Click on image for more info and a wider version.)

(http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/42000/42237/gbritain_tmo_2010007.jpg) (http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=42237)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 08, 2010, 10:52:26 AM
Yes, that has the look of something familiar. We had some snow today, but I don't think it lay anywhere on the central belt and frankly....I can't be doing with further bouts. I have so much travel to do for work over the next two weeks, then Morocco on the 23rd, so there had better not be blizzards closing any airports at that point.

One thing that has frankly alarmed me, is the severe and sudden deterioration in the road surfaces. Many main roads have bad holes in them and now, instead of seeing the driver in front weave about and assume he is under the influence, you try to shadow the swerving to avoid the pot holes.

Today I drove on the motorway near to us, mile upon mile I could see that the surface of at least two lanes is breaking up. I wonder about the materials we are using, or the workmanship. My guess is that there will be no money to put all this right. The roads are starting to remind me of Uganda, there people places palm fronds over particularly bad holes, so drivers knew to avoid. We might have to start to do something similar. Except; we might run out of trees.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 11:01:54 AM
Quote from: knight on February 08, 2010, 10:52:26 AM
Yes, that has the look of something familiar. We had some snow today, but I don't think it lay anywhere on the central belt and frankly....I can't be doing with further bouts. I have so much travel to do for work over the next two weeks, then Morocco on the 23rd, so there had better not be blizzards closing any airports at that point.

Looking forward to the sun?

QuoteOne thing that has frankly alarmed me, is the severe and sudden deterioration in the road surfaces. Many main roads have bad holes in them and now, instead of seeing the driver in front weave about and assume he is under the influence, you try to shadow the swerving to avoid the pot holes.

;D

QuoteToday I drove on the motorway near to us, mile upon mile I could see that the surface of at least two lanes is breaking up. I wonder about the materials we are using, or the workmanship. My guess is that there will be no money to put all this right. The roads are starting to remind me of Uganda, there people places palm fronds over particularly bad holes, so drivers knew to avoid. We might have to start to do something similar. Except; we might run out of trees.

I suppose I can relate. Good roads are a rarity here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 08, 2010, 11:02:03 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on February 02, 2010, 09:42:34 PM
Caption contest

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/Garlington2/783974384_9bxRq-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 08, 2010, 11:12:12 AM
My entry
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 08, 2010, 11:19:13 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 11:01:54 AM
Looking forward to the sun?


Very much. Here is a link to photos from three years ago when I visited the country.

http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Morocco/?start=0

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Morocco/IMG_5448.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Morocco/IMG_5518.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Morocco/IMG_5603.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on February 08, 2010, 11:25:42 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 08, 2010, 10:21:12 AM
The Great White South?


Thanks for posting that!  Yes, New Yorkers got lucky this time, but supposedly another big storm is going to hit tomorrow, and we are definitely getting socked.

PS, knight, that last photo with the tables and chairs is fantastic.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 08, 2010, 11:26:36 AM
Get the hot waters bottles out!

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 09, 2010, 03:06:45 AM
Quote from: knight on February 08, 2010, 11:19:13 AM
Very much. Here is a link to photos from three years ago when I visited the country.

http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/demster_2006/Morocco/?start=0

Mike

Thanks for sharing those photos with us, Mike. I especially like the one with the frames -- something that would have made me take a few photographs, as well. :)

Eating at the restaurant(?) along the stream must be quite an experience.

Quote from: bhodges on February 08, 2010, 11:25:42 AM
Thanks for posting that!  Yes, New Yorkers got lucky this time, but supposedly another big storm is going to hit tomorrow, and we are definitely getting socked.

--Bruce

You're welcome, Bruce. :) Keep yourself warm. [I don't know if warm is even the right word at this instance. :-\]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 09, 2010, 06:08:28 AM
(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/1002/sts30nightlaunch_nasa.jpg) (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100209.html)

Sheer awesomeness!

[Click on image for larger version.]

With just four more launches and year to go, I will most likely never have my wish of watching a Shuttle launch from close range fulfilled.  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 09, 2010, 08:26:24 AM
What a shame Navneeth, that it is likely you will never see a Shuttle take off.  I am genuinely sad for you too because I know you are an astrohilic.   :(   ;)

I personally never liked the damn things.   ???
Old technology and old propulsion method, regardless of how much it was updated inside, it is still a fairly unatttractive flying object, and should have been ditched in 1986.  It hasn't proved very useful in the open arena of space anyway, all it can do is go up, fix a sattellite or two, take pictures, research and come back again (not very far at that).  For the purpose of inter-planetary travel, one of its founding visions, it turned out to be hopelessly inadequate.

More advanced and hopefully more aesthetically pleasing and safer technology is on the way Navneeth, keep your chin up!   ;D

But aye, the picture is fabulous.


To cheer you up, here is a picture of Brahms' Music Room.    ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 09, 2010, 08:58:11 AM
Quote from: John on February 09, 2010, 08:26:24 AM
What a shame Navneeth, that it is likely you will never see a Shuttle take off.  I am genuinely sad for you too because I know you are an astrohilic.   :(   ;)

I personally never liked the damn things.   ???
Old technology and old propulsion method, regardless of how much it was updated inside, it is still a fairly unatttractive flying object, and should have been ditched in 1986.  It hasn't proved very useful in the open arena of space anyway, all it can do is go up, fix a sattellite or two, take pictures, research and come back again (not very far at that).  For the purpose of inter-planetary travel, one of its founding visions, it turned out to be hopelessly inadequate.

More advanced and hopefully more aesthetically pleasing and safer technology is on the way Navneeth, keep your chin up!   ;D

But aye, the picture is fabulous.

To cheer you up, here is a picture of Brahms' Music Room.    ???

Thanks, John, for your concern. :) Yes, it's an old piece of technology, I agree, but just watching (on TV!) the boosters power up and lift the colossus off the ground makes me all goosebumpsy. I wish I could express emotions as finely as you do listening to various composers. :D

Brahms' music room, you say? It's a bit gaudy for my taste ;), but your latest (Xenakis) avatar has me in splits. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on February 11, 2010, 05:50:48 PM
From Quebec, with love (photos taken in March 2008):

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 11, 2010, 07:28:20 PM
Quote from: Barak on February 11, 2010, 05:50:48 PM
From Quebec, with love (photos taken in March 2008):

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I don't see any photos
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 11, 2010, 07:30:30 PM
Quote from: Barak on February 11, 2010, 05:50:48 PM
From Quebec, with love (photos taken in March 2008):

I'm afraid I can't see any of them. I think there must be a simpler URI (try right clicking on the image and click Properties or Copy Image Location). :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on February 12, 2010, 03:23:40 PM
Let me try again (no success guaranteed) :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on February 12, 2010, 03:52:22 PM
That's too bad. I received very nice pics of the 2007-2008 winter in Quebec -  12 to 18 feet of snow depending on the location - but I flushed them. When I posted them here yesterday, they were there all right, including the arresting jacuzzi one.  ???

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 12, 2010, 03:55:43 PM
Nope.  I still can't see them.   :(    :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on February 12, 2010, 06:55:09 PM
Well, I see them !! What's wrong?

Anyhow, imagine vast expanses of white stuff, horizontally and vertically filling your screen...

Statistics: 18 ft of snow in the winter of 2007-2008 in Quebec City (most of it Febr-April 2008). We were luckier in Montreal: barely 12ft to shovel.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 12, 2010, 07:01:31 PM
Quote from: Barak on February 12, 2010, 06:55:09 PM
Well, I see them !! What's wrong?

I'll tell you whats wrong.  You only see what you want to see, is that it Barak?   :D   :D 

Sorry my friend, they're not showing up here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lilas Pastia on February 12, 2010, 07:36:53 PM
I'm afraid you're right. But I can't figure out what's wrong  :P. When I review the post, everything is there, but when I leave the thread and come back it's all gone. Oh well. Just forget the whole thing. As I said, there was a lot of white stuff...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 12, 2010, 08:18:00 PM
Quote from: Barak on February 12, 2010, 07:36:53 PM
I'm afraid you're right. But I can't figure out what's wrong  :P. When I review the post, everything is there, but when I leave the thread and come back it's all gone. Oh well. Just forget the whole thing. As I said, there was a lot of white stuff...

Did you copy and paste the links from your e-mail inbox? (Just curious. I'm imagining the white stuff as I type. :D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 12, 2010, 08:56:19 PM
(http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-130/lores/iss022e062672.jpg) (http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-130/hires/iss022e062672.jpg)

[Click for higher res.]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 12, 2010, 09:05:01 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 12, 2010, 08:56:19 PM
(http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-130/lores/iss022e062672.jpg) (http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-130/hires/iss022e062672.jpg)
[Click for higher res.]

Navneeth is a Shuttle Maniac.   :P  It is very nice Navneeth.  I've set it as my wallpaper for a few days.  Thank you!   :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 12, 2010, 09:21:03 PM
You're welcome, Wilson. ;D Not a Shuttle maniac, just a fan of awesome photos! :D

Now, for the next one, I'm trying to post it without actually looking at it, as I simply spend too much time ogling if I do. :-\


(http://www.eso.org/public/archives/images/medium/eso1006a.jpg)

http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1006/

1024x768 (http://www.eso.org/public/archives/images/wallpaper1/eso1006a.jpg)

Link to full-size orginial - 341.5 MB (http://www.eso.org/public/archives/images/original/eso1006a.tif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on February 12, 2010, 09:48:30 PM
(http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/5/0/0/4/ar126601153340055.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 22, 2010, 06:23:47 AM
All right, I'm a shuttle maniac. ::)

;D

(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Endeavour-from-space.jpg)

Read about that streak here (http://www.universetoday.com/2010/02/22/iss-astronaut-captures-shuttle-landing-from-cupola/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 22, 2010, 01:43:34 PM
(http://fumaga.com/i/d9ecbffa.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 28, 2010, 09:14:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/6OSWy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 02, 2010, 08:25:17 PM
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2ns53j9.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 08, 2010, 08:31:16 AM
(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/ChewingGum/805467534_EDsSX-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 11, 2010, 05:28:09 PM
1930's magazine ad
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 25, 2010, 01:31:33 PM
(http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4194/1269529681290.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on March 26, 2010, 02:15:43 AM
I have always liked this for some macabre reason.
Interesting period piece.

The Anatomy Lecture of Dr Nicolaes Tulp
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 26, 2010, 04:39:49 AM
Quote from: John on March 26, 2010, 02:15:43 AM
I have always liked this for some macabre reason.
Interesting period piece.

The Anatomy Lecture of Dr Nicolaes Tulp

Yep, as a physician, I've always enjoyed those types of works - another favorite of mine is the Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins which is located in Philadelphia (although the scene is of an operation!) - Dave  :D

(http://thesubtlelandscape.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/gross-clinic.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 26, 2010, 06:11:10 AM
(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1402/timesboys.jpg) (http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1402/timesboys.jpg)

Click for larger, see: author's name.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on March 29, 2010, 02:13:44 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on March 26, 2010, 04:39:49 AM...the Gross Clinic by Thomas Eakins

Great painting, great painter:

(http://www.artinthepicture.com/artists/Thomas_Eakins/baseball.jpeg)

(http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Thomas_Eakins/images/205.L.jpg)  (http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Thomas_Eakins/images/7.L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 29, 2010, 02:19:30 AM
Quote from: Lethe on March 26, 2010, 06:11:10 AM
Click for larger, see: author's name.

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 29, 2010, 09:14:17 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on March 29, 2010, 02:13:44 AM
Great painting, great painter:  RE:  Thomas Eakins, an American painter!

Hi David - yes, I really enjoy Eakins - was at a medical meeting in Philadelphia in the fall of 2008 - we went to the museum (w/ the steps that Rocky Balboa ran up & down -  :D) - plenty of his works there; he had clients reject his portraits because of their realism and the ability of Eakins to portray the inner souls of his posers - I guess, Tom did it too well for some!  ;)

A good example of the above is the portrait of Ashbury Wright Lee (below) which is hanging in Reynolda House in my home town - I've seen this one many times, and it must be seen in person to really look into those eyes - yes. Lee rejected it - a little description from a website below the pic!  :)


(http://www.antiquesandfineart.com/articles/media/images/00701-00800/00706/fig8.jpg)

QuoteIn 1905, Ashbury Wright Lee saw his finished portrait by Eakins for the first time. Lee sent the artist two hundred dollars and a note stating, "you will receive the Painting back." The exchange was not atypical. Upon his death, Eakins left a studio filled with paintings, many of which his wife donated to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1929. Several of the portraits, like this painting of Lee, had been rejected by the sitters. By the 1920s, art critics were rapidly rethinking Eakins. This posthumous recognition gathered steam in 1933 when Eakins scholar Lloyd Goodrich published his first study of the painter and continues to this day with exhibitions and monographs that justly place the painter in the canon of American artists. Today, Eakins's work is prized for the artist's skill at rendering anatomical detail and nuance. Lee's bloodshot eyes and sallow complexion, while not congruent with the sitter's sense of self, give the painting uncanny presence.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on March 29, 2010, 09:44:52 AM
(http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2007/hopper/fullscreens/urbanpictures/229-031.jpg)

(http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/images/objects/size3/57.145_SL1.jpg)

Two favorites from a favorite.

In contrast, reality is less attractive.

(http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/nyc-bridge-wiki/macombs-dam-bridge/macombs-dam-bridge-overview.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 29, 2010, 11:29:49 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on March 29, 2010, 09:44:52 AM
(http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/images/objects/size3/57.145_SL1.jpg)


In contrast, reality is less attractive.

(http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/nyc-bridge-wiki/macombs-dam-bridge/macombs-dam-bridge-overview.jpg)
How it usually is...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 30, 2010, 12:25:32 PM
(http://dekluizenaar.mimesis.nl/wp-images/Bouts_Erasmus.jpg)

Inspired by Dr.Tulp....( see Rembrandt)

The "beauty" of cool horror...The martyrdom of Saint Erasmus by Dirk Bouts

Dieric Bouts, also spelled Dirk, Dierick and Dirck (born circa 1410/1420, died 1475) was an Early Netherlandish ( Belgo-Dutch) painter.

According to Karel van Mander in his Het Schilderboeck of 1604, Bouts was born in Haarlem and was mainly active in Leuven (Louvain), where he was city painter from 1468. Van Mander confused the issue by writing biographies of both "Dieric of Haarlem" and "Dieric of Leuven," although he was referring to the same artist. The similarity of their last names also led to the confusion of Bouts with Hubrecht Stuerbout, a prominent sculptor in Leuven. Very little is actually known about Bouts' early life, but he was greatly influenced by Jan van Eyck and by Rogier van der Weyden, under whom he may have studied. He is first documented in Leuven in 1457 and worked there until his death in 1475.( From Wikipedia)

Bouts was among the first northern painters to demonstrate the use of a single vanishing point (as illustrated in his Last Supper). His work has a certain primitive stiffness of drawing, but his pictures are highly expressive, well designed and rich in colour.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 02, 2010, 06:05:17 PM
Susan & I are on a short trip to Charlotte to see a Saturday matinée of The Jersey Boys (http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/broadway/); but on the way down (just a 90 min drive from Winston Salem), we stopped at the Carolina Raptor Center (http://www.carolinaraptorcenter.org/) - a place that contains raptor birds of all types, most injured, being rehabilitated, and not able to be re-released for a wide variety of reasons.

Some of the birds include owls of various types, falcons, vultures, eagles (bald & golden) and others, but I really love looking at the faces of the owls and watch them turn their heads; just a couple below - i.e. a horned and barn owl -  :D

(http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/upload/yuiupload/1504657832.jpg)  (http://fatfinch.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/wildlife_barn_owl.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 03, 2010, 10:28:20 AM
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4030/1270314108269.png) (http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4030/1270314108269.png)

Feels good, man...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 03, 2010, 10:34:01 AM
Quote from: Lethe on April 03, 2010, 10:28:20 AM
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4030/1270314108269.png) (http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4030/1270314108269.png)

Feels good, man...

Just goes to show how much justice is for sale. It ain't who you know, it's who you bl**. ::)

8)


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Listening to:
Luc Devos \ Sigiswald Kuijken - K 373a 379 Sonata in G for Fortepiano & Violin 3rd mvmt - Thema Andantino cantabile and Variations I-IV Allegretto & Coda
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on April 03, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Yes, the only up-side there is that the guy now has a home....of sorts....for an extended period. But it sucks.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on April 05, 2010, 05:17:45 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on April 03, 2010, 10:34:01 AM
Just goes to show how much justice is for sale.
Well, our legal system (humorously referred to as a "system of justice") is descended from the English system, which was developed by the ruling (i.e. "moneyed") class as a less taxing means to protect their interests and keep the peasants in line than sallying forth to lop off a few heads now and again. 

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o76WQzVJ434
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on April 06, 2010, 07:07:33 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Steinadler_Aquila_chrysaetos_closeup1_Richard_Bartz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 07, 2010, 11:01:50 AM
(http://blogimages.seniorennet.be/vlaamse_schilders/69-efc7da8df082905ed77570509e96f33c.jpg)

An early work by Constant Permeke  1886-1952

A late drawing by the same painter

(http://users.belgacom.net/bn232073/Images/MSKLiggendeBoerPermekeConstant.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 07, 2010, 04:02:34 PM
Recently on our trip to New Orleans, we visited a favorite art gallery of ours on Royal Street - Elliott Gallery (http://www.elliottgallery.com/) (used to be the Nahan Gallery but still family owned) - this gallery just has artists that Harpo & I enjoy (plus we receive a small discount because of being frequent customers although does not take that many purchases).

This gallery offers limited edition prints, i.e. NOT posters - these are works of art made by different methods using traditional printmaking techniques (examples being etching, lithographs, silk screening, etc.) - not cheap, but less expensive than an original single painting, water color, or other 'single' media work created by an artist!

Well, we bought a lithograph by a French artist Max Papart (1911-94) - being framed at the moment in our home town - can't find a pic to show, but kind of a Picasso cubist style; now another Israeli artist, Nissan Engel was of interest to us (we've purchased two of his prints previously) - wanted to buy two but hesitated, so
on our return we decided to purchase the print below - again, limited edition etching w/ aquatint - very impressionistic, plus this artist encompasses 'music motifs' in his prints which often include music sheets w/ pieces of classic composers - we're about to order this print over the phone - will have it framed locally @ a reliable shop!
;D

Now, this is our third Engel print but one was offered and 'taken' by our son!  So we wanted a replacement -  ;) :D

Variation -Aquatint with Carborundum by Nissan Engel
25.5" x 19.5" - Edition of 150
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 07, 2010, 09:59:36 PM
(http://cheatedbylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Pokemon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 09, 2010, 08:58:57 PM
[img]http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/511027/80959934.jpg/img]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 16, 2010, 05:25:01 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/First_female_MPs_of_the_Turkish_Parliament_%281935%29.jpg)

Middle row, 3rd in. Shostakovich in drag, surely?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 16, 2010, 06:09:21 PM
Well, a first for me - Harpo & I are on a long weekend vacation to Asheville, NC and staying yet again at the Inn of Biltmore Estate - we reserved a Segway tour which included a half hour training session, then about 90 mins on both paved and unpaved trails, the latter going up a mountain w/ a close look at the back of Biltmore House.  Well, Harpo was not comfortable w/ the training session so decided not to go - thus, I was alone w/ a guide - HAD a great time - felt like a teenager an amusement park!  Below, a pic of me on the Segway taken by the guide - lagoon immediately behind and the back of Biltmore House in the background!  :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Harpo on April 17, 2010, 06:14:07 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on April 16, 2010, 06:09:21 PM
Well, a first for me - Harpo & I are on a long weekend vacation to Asheville, NC and staying yet again at the Inn of Biltmore Estate - we reserved a Segway tour which included a half hour training session, then about 90 mins on both paved and unpaved trails, the latter going up a mountain w/ a close look at the back of Biltmore House.  Well, Harpo was not comfortable w/ the training session so decided not to go - thus, I was alone w/ a guide - HAD a great time - felt like a teenager an amusement park!  Below, a pic of me on the Segway taken by the guide - lagoon immediately behind and the back of Biltmore House in the background!  :)

We had hoped that Segway would be a husband/wife "bonding" activity, but it wasn't to be. 60 seconds into my orientation, I started to go in circles when I wanted to go forward. Fearing I would totally lose control of the contraption, I  gave up and went for a cappuccino. When Sonic told me (i.e.  bragged)   ;) that he had effortlessly glided up and down steep hills and over gravel and rocks, I knew I had made the right decision. This is not an activity for a chubby senior citizen lady with poor coordination. (It was, however, a fine activity for a certain doctor/music lover who was an excellent trampoline jumper in college.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 18, 2010, 02:17:48 PM
Can someone tell me if there's an easy way of posting pictures I have in Word files? Or do I laboriously have to get them onto a photo file, then to a photo host site, then link them to the forum?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 18, 2010, 02:20:29 PM
Well, if they're small enough, you don't have to host them on a site- just attach them to a message.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 18, 2010, 02:21:07 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 18, 2010, 02:20:29 PM
Well, if they're small enough, you don't have to host them on a site- just attach them to a message.

How do I do that?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 18, 2010, 02:35:49 PM
Quote from: Sean on April 18, 2010, 02:21:07 PM
How do I do that?

Hello Sean - at the bottom of your 'post reply' box is an option 'Additional Options' - just click on the + sign to see what is available - when done, an Attach: box will appear in which you can browse your 'hard drive' and attach a number of different types of files; total maximum (either 1 or multiple files) is 500 KB - not that big, but for photos you can easily JPEG/resize them down to the size permitted.  A couple of posts before, I 'attached' my Segway photo which was 'gigantic' on the camera, I simply cropped and downsized the photo for easy attachment - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on April 18, 2010, 03:03:49 PM
(http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/bestw2/Ted%20Nasmith%20-%20The%20Lamp%20of%20Thevalar.jpg)

(http://www.fantasygallery.net/nasmith/Turin_Reaches_the_Abandoned_Homestead.jpg)

(http://www.fantasygallery.net/nasmith/Luthien.jpg)

(http://www.fantasygallery.net/nasmith/Minas_Tirith_at_Dawn.jpg)

(http://www.fantasygallery.net/nasmith/At_The_Ford.jpg)

(http://www.tednasmith.com/silmarillion/TN-At_Tarn_Aeluim.jpg)

(http://www.kulichki.com/tolkien/cabinet/images/sil-felagund.jpg)

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_5EUAO_-cNQg/R-RvV_CyoVI/AAAAAAAABoM/BQ03iM1NNwA/Fangorn+Forest.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 05:46:56 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on April 18, 2010, 02:35:49 PM
Hello Sean - at the bottom of your 'post reply' box is an option 'Additional Options' - just click on the + sign to see what is available - when done, an Attach: box will appear in which you can browse your 'hard drive' and attach a number of different types of files; total maximum (either 1 or multiple files) is 500 KB - not that big, but for photos you can easily JPEG/resize them down to the size permitted.  A couple of posts before, I 'attached' my Segway photo which was 'gigantic' on the camera, I simply cropped and downsized the photo for easy attachment - Dave  :)

Many thanks Sonic. I'll give it a go.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 06:54:37 AM
Sonic, I transfered a single picture onto a Word file of its own, and reduced its size in terms of height and width, but still got the no-can-do message. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 19, 2010, 07:06:37 AM
Quote from: Sean on April 19, 2010, 06:54:37 AM
Sonic, I transfered a single picture onto a Word file of its own, and reduced its size in terms of height and width, but still got the no-can-do message. Any thoughts?

Hi Sean - sounds like you have a pic embedded in a Word file, i.e. *.doc - maybe that's the issue; do you need the image inside a Word doc file?  If not, then save as a JPEG image and attach.  If that is not an option or does still not work, you might want to drop Rob a PM?  And I'm assuming that you got the size below the limit?  Good luck - Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 07:20:08 AM
Hello again. Well I've got plenty of JPEG files on my computer here but I'm not sure how to open a blank one and tranfer an image across, assuming that's the thing to do...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on April 19, 2010, 07:31:48 AM
Quote from: Sean on April 19, 2010, 07:20:08 AM
Hello again. Well I've got plenty of JPEG files on my computer here but I'm not sure how to open a blank one and tranfer an image across, assuming that's the thing to do...

You will have cut and paste the image to a program like Photoshop or Microsoft Paint and write a file.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on April 19, 2010, 07:31:48 AM
You will have cut and paste the image to a program like Photoshop or Microsoft Paint and write a file.

My thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on April 19, 2010, 07:50:31 AM
Sean.....no more photos of you in your underpants thank you, nor you on the 'Psycho' set surrounded by the stuffed birds!

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 07:58:01 AM
Quote from: knight on April 19, 2010, 07:50:31 AM
Sean.....no more photos of you in your underpants thank you, nor you on the 'Psycho' set surrounded by the stuffed birds!

Mike

Actually you've lost me on the stuffed birds- not sure I've seen the movie all through. But no, I hadn't got anything to ruffle your neat feathers too badly, just some Hindu-related stuff including pics of the present shrine I keep. The software issues aren't working for me though.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on April 19, 2010, 08:09:10 AM
Some time ago you posted a photo of yourself which looked like Norman Bates' taxiderm display.

Anyway; as you have been posting photos for ages, why have you now experienced a problem?

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on April 19, 2010, 08:16:08 AM
Quote from: knight on April 19, 2010, 07:50:31 AM
Sean.....no more photos of you in your underpants thank you, nor you on the 'Psycho' set surrounded by the stuffed birds!

Mike

Oh, what have I done! 

Okay Sean,  I have some better advice for posting those pictures.  Microsoft Windows has an excellent application for fixing up your pictures, it is called "Recycle Bin" and it should be right on your desktop.   ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on April 19, 2010, 08:18:23 AM
YOU just caused a pyroclastic flow of coke down my nose....but I forgive you.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 08:18:37 AM
Quote from: knight on April 19, 2010, 08:09:10 AM
Some time ago you posted a photo of yourself which looked like Norman Bates' taxiderm display.

Anyway; as you have been posting photos for ages, why have you now experienced a problem?

Mike

Well recently I gave a couple of talks on Hinduism and the pics to go with them could have framed a few discussions- they're on this file but having them presented within posts would've been nice (I did link a version of it once before).

http://www.box.net/shared/dupblz9ax5
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 19, 2010, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Sean on April 19, 2010, 08:18:37 AM
Well recently I gave a couple of talks on Hinduism and the pics to go with them could have framed a few discussions- they're on this file but having them presented within posts would've been nice (I did link a version of it once before).

http://www.box.net/shared/dupblz9ax5

Everytime you give us one of those travelogues you end up coming off as racist and arrogant to the point where even JdP would blush. :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 19, 2010, 10:10:44 AM
Sean - took a look at that file - you should be able to simply right-click the picture and copy or save to your hard drive; but, I used the 'snipping tool' in VISTA (Snag-It is another 'image capture' program that I have on my other computers) - but I 'downsized' just 4 images of the many in the file, and have attached them to this post; so the process can be easily accomplished and in little time.  Dave  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 19, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
Cheers Sonic. I can copy the pics no problem, though when you say copy them to the hard drive, I'm going to need, as Scarpia suggests, to use the Photoshop or Paint programs aren't I? I don't think my present computer network has these. I'll have a think about it though. I'll have a look at this snipping tool on my Vista laptop.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 19, 2010, 04:43:18 PM
Quote from: Sean on April 19, 2010, 10:54:36 AM
Cheers Sonic. I can copy the pics no problem, though when you say copy them to the hard drive, I'm going to need, as Scarpia suggests, to use the Photoshop or Paint programs aren't I? I don't think my present computer network has these. I'll have a think about it though. I'll have a look at this snipping tool on my Vista laptop.

Sean - well if you right-click on an image, then a menu option should be to 'Save image...' - once saved to the place desired on your hard drive and named to your preference, then the image can be easily manipulated w/ a variety of programs.

VISTA (and I assume Windows7) has a neat snipping tool (not very versatile but useful); SnagIt is another good screen capture program, i.e. with either of these, you can have your *.doc file opened, the images appear, and then you can select or crop the image from the monitor.

Once the image is on your hard drive, then a myriad of programs can be used for further manipulation - my main activities are to first crop and then re-size the image for presentation on the web.  On my Windows computers, I have used IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/) for years - completely FREE and allows easy cropping and resizing - give it a try!  Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 20, 2010, 03:50:10 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on April 19, 2010, 04:43:18 PM
Sean - well if you right-click on an image, then a menu option should be to 'Save image...' - once saved to the place desired on your hard drive and named to your preference, then the image can be easily manipulated w/ a variety of programs.

VISTA (and I assume Windows7) has a neat snipping tool (not very versatile but useful); SnagIt is another good screen capture program, i.e. with either of these, you can have your *.doc file opened, the images appear, and then you can select or crop the image from the monitor.

Once the image is on your hard drive, then a myriad of programs can be used for further manipulation - my main activities are to first crop and then re-size the image for presentation on the web.  On my Windows computers, I have used IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/) for years - completely FREE and allows easy cropping and resizing - give it a try!  Dave  :)

Many thanks- I'll take a look at the IrfanView program. Can I point out however that the Save picture as only appears on the right click dropdown for internet pictures, not for pictures already saved on my Word file... As I say, I'm not much of technical person... Best, S
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on April 21, 2010, 07:48:50 AM
By the way Sonic, thanks for your help- I sorted it in the end and learnt a lot.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 05, 2010, 08:09:23 PM
(http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5172/loveisforever.png) (http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5172/loveisforever.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 11, 2010, 10:04:03 AM
Well, I won't confess to liking this one, exactly, but I have been curious about its origins ever since I saw it on a half dozen different Schubert covers (and a couple of Beethoven ones too). Does anyone have any idea who painted this?

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y8V71TTSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Thanks,
8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 11, 2010, 10:12:31 AM
Artist: Caspar David Friedrich.
Painting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanderer_above_the_Sea_of_Fog
:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 11, 2010, 10:26:43 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 11, 2010, 10:12:31 AM
Artist: Caspar David Friedrich.
Painting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanderer_above_the_Sea_of_Fog
:)

Thanks, Navneeth. I don't care what they say about you, you're pretty handy to have around... :D

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 11, 2010, 10:27:51 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on May 11, 2010, 10:26:43 AM
Thanks, Navneeth. I don't care what they say about you, you're pretty handy to have around... :D

8)

What did they say about me?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 11, 2010, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 11, 2010, 10:27:51 AM
What did they say about me?

Umm, that you're handy to have around. No, really. ;)

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 13, 2010, 01:11:41 PM
Last day on Kiawah Island on our short South Carolina coastal vacation - off to Charleston tomorrow for a few days, then back home -  :D

But walking over to Heron Park for a couple of hours by the pool, we were crossing a bridge over a lagoon (plenty on this island), and guess 'what' was sunning right below us - YES, a 6+ foot alligator and some babies; not sure if that was their mama?  One of the pool assistants said the 'real mama' was more like 8 feet in length - the one below is big enough for me!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 13, 2010, 01:31:57 PM
Crikey! Nice shots there, mate. :)

Those remind of my time at another forum, where one of the members was this extremely talented photographer from N. or S. Carolina -- or somewhere along the eastern coast of the U.S.-- who regularly posted photos of 'gators. Some energising themselves on the road, or one from six feet away in its natural habitat. Wonderful stuff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 13, 2010, 05:43:17 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 13, 2010, 01:31:57 PM
Crikey! Nice shots there, mate. :)

Those remind of my time at another forum, where one of the members was this extremely talented photographer from N. or S. Carolina -- or somewhere along the eastern coast of the U.S.-- who regularly posted photos of 'gators. Some energising themselves on the road, or one from six feet away in its natural habitat. Wonderful stuff.

Hi Navneeth - well not the 'best' pics - gator was half in the sun & I was bending over a bridge but probably only 10 ft. or so away - just exciting to see these animals au naturale; for those not familiar w/ this island (or dozens of others along the Carolina Coast into Georgia & Florida), this is indeed 'nature' - not a zoo!  :o

We rented a wonderful lagoon villa (small condo) w/ a screen porch looking out on the lagoon; this morning I saw a gator, but only a 3 footer or so, i.e. a youngster!  :D

But for the fun I was googling Kiawah Island & alligators and found the photo shown below - a youngster w/ a golf ball in its mouth, probably a 2-yr old or so?  This picture was taken on the Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island, a course designed by Jack Nicklaus - back around 1984, I was running our summer radiology meeting on this island (our inaugural meeting); my in-laws (both physicians) attended (our son was about 8 y/o then, so a joy for them) - however, we played one of the courses on the island (can't remember which one?) - but I drove a ball on one hole next to a lagoon, and as I was approaching the ball, an alligator emerged - decided to drop a 'new' ball on the other side of the fairway!  So that pic brings back some memories - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 13, 2010, 06:08:46 PM
Just a few more pics after dinner on Kiawah Island - ate at the Atlantic Room at the Ocean Course (Pete Dye designed & opened in 1991; site of a Ryder Cup, Senior's PGA Championship, and upcoming PGA Championship in 2012 - a ocean seaside course w/ wild winds and no major trees!) - but driving back (i.e. in my car ;-)), I stopped at a large pond (obviously w/ an alligator potential) w/ several egrets resting, and on one pic the clubhouse w/ the restaurant mentioned that we had just had a wonderful seafood dinner!  :D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 20, 2010, 11:31:26 AM
This photo reminds me of Mahler's symphonies.

(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/volcano-3.jpg)

Perhaps this, even more so...

(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/volcano-2-580x383.jpg)


More touristy pictures of Eyjafjallajökull here (http://www.universetoday.com/2010/05/19/more-up-close-images-of-eyjafjallajokull-volcano-and-its-affect-on-life-in-iceland/).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 21, 2010, 03:15:18 PM
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/05/500x_tigerladycrouch.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on May 21, 2010, 03:27:14 PM
From what I've seen in the media, she doesn't look like his type at all.   8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 25, 2010, 09:37:40 AM
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5564/narutard.jpg) (http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/5564/narutard.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 25, 2010, 10:42:32 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 25, 2010, 11:20:21 AM
One reason I do not fight bulls:

(http://media.signonsandiego.com/img/photos/2010/05/24/433d1b2e-0612-4a0f-b79d-de1f920d9e5enews.ap.org_t600.jpg?42b0fb247f69dabe2ae440581a34634cbc5420f3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 25, 2010, 11:24:34 AM
Because you'll then get photoshopped? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on May 25, 2010, 11:37:32 AM
That was a real incident reported on the UK news today. The matador lived and is recovering after a five hour operation. I wonder whether he will be able to speak?

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on May 25, 2010, 11:38:43 AM
Quote from: knight on May 25, 2010, 11:37:32 AM
That was a real incident reported on the UK news today. The matador lived and is recovering after a five hour operation. I wonder whether he will be able to speak?

Mike

Animal cruelty as a spectator sport?  Score one for the bull.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 25, 2010, 11:42:17 AM
Quote from: knight on May 25, 2010, 11:37:32 AM
That was a real incident reported on the UK news today. The matador lived and is recovering after a five hour operation. I wonder whether he will be able to speak?

Mike

Oh. Do you have a link?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 25, 2010, 12:11:56 PM
Quote from: knight on May 25, 2010, 11:37:32 AM
That was a real incident reported on the UK news today. The matador lived and is recovering after a five hour operation. I wonder whether he will be able to speak?

Mike - I'm afraid that he'll be known as Mumbles in the future, unfortunately -  :-\  Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on May 25, 2010, 01:24:53 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on May 25, 2010, 11:38:43 AM
Animal cruelty as a spectator sport?  Score one for the bull.

:D


That said, the guy was extremely lucky. A slightly different angle would very likely have left him with more than a speech problem.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on May 25, 2010, 02:06:44 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 25, 2010, 11:42:17 AM
Oh. Do you have a link?

I heard it on the radio news, but there does not seem to be a link from the BBC site. Here is the story from another source.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/matador-gored-by-bull-in-madrid-fighting-for-life_100368492.html

Poor old mumbles.....no doubt the bull was killed.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on May 25, 2010, 02:16:45 PM
Quote from: knight on May 25, 2010, 02:06:44 PM
.....no doubt the bull was killed.

Bull always gets killed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 25, 2010, 09:21:42 PM
Quote from: knight on May 25, 2010, 02:06:44 PM
I heard it on the radio news, but there does not seem to be a link from the BBC site. Here is the story from another source.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/matador-gored-by-bull-in-madrid-fighting-for-life_100368492.html

Poor old mumbles.....no doubt the bull was killed.

Mike

Thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 25, 2010, 11:48:37 PM
We CAN all get along :)

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2079/chatrouletteawesome019.jpg) (http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/2079/chatrouletteawesome019.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on May 29, 2010, 06:33:07 PM
Hahaha :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 01, 2010, 04:37:09 PM
The first one just makes me laugh like crazy, I don't know why... the second one is just kind of funny in an interesting way.


(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/122/1/f/Angel_Beats__I_heard_you_like__by_Rarayn.jpg)


(only linking this one since the text is too small to read)
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k112/Teemo_01/Misc/1228639437963.jpg

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 02, 2010, 12:27:16 PM
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/773/5068047cb7eddef2f29f263.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on June 02, 2010, 12:29:03 PM
Quote from: Lethe on June 02, 2010, 12:27:16 PM
(http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/773/5068047cb7eddef2f29f263.jpg)

ROFL.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 02, 2010, 02:57:47 PM
Wow, that one's great.
I hope that wasn't really a question on that show, but just a photoshopped one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on June 09, 2010, 03:54:16 PM
(http://blog.nationmultimedia.com/home/blog_data/409/409/images/X2/42.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on June 10, 2010, 08:05:26 AM
I've always kind of liked this picture I took myself many years ago at Expo 67 in Montreal. It's a self-portrait of sorts: I'm the guy whose image is refected in the metal sphere on the left side of the picture ...

(http://www.ody.ca/~wbailey/Selfportrait_Expo67.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 12, 2010, 04:47:07 AM
Susan & I are on a long weekend vacation to St. Louis (our first visit) - stimulated by our son who drove in from Indianapolis, so we had some 'wheels' in the city and he has GPS in his car which made getting places quite easy!  :D

We've had plenty of activities which I might put together in the 'vacation thread' for those who might be contemplating a visit to this city on the river, but just one unique experience below.

Gateway Arch - more information HERE (http://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.htm) on the Mississippi River - 630 ft!  Plenty of underground activities beneath the arch - tram ride to the top is an experience; basically small cubicles that can seat up to 5 - feels like a confined space capsule, and of course pivots like a ferris wheel car while ascending/descending the arch - takes just over a minute.  The views from the top are fabulous, i.e. the city in one direction and the river in the other.  :)

(http://www.oaklandcc.edu/se-math/bjblass/images/StLouisArch%5B1%5D.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on June 12, 2010, 11:48:02 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PgfRBZetNGE/TBLbERY9hqI/AAAAAAAABXw/k2gpyM6dsgc/s400/cat+pianist.jpg)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 13, 2010, 04:56:54 AM
LOL  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on June 13, 2010, 05:05:10 AM
Quote from: knight on June 12, 2010, 11:48:02 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PgfRBZetNGE/TBLbERY9hqI/AAAAAAAABXw/k2gpyM6dsgc/s400/cat+pianist.jpg)

Mike
The sort of thing only a pianist would find funny.  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 16, 2010, 02:10:49 AM
(http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/1006/vermeer_stevenson_big.jpg)


The Astronomer and the Geographer (two separate paintings by Vermeer put into one) made using the images featured on APOD (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100616.html) during the last 15 years. In fact, some (manipulated) form of this painting has been featured during earlier anniversaries as well.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: listener on June 17, 2010, 02:26:27 PM
from an excursion yesterday.    9 bus rides, 3 ferries, 2 subway, 1 railroad to get this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on June 17, 2010, 09:57:49 PM
Quote from: listener on June 17, 2010, 02:26:27 PM
from an excursion yesterday.    9 bus rides, 3 ferries, 2 subway, 1 railroad to get this.
Ah, ... Dvořákian splendor!  A place I would also enjoy.
Is this in B.C.?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: listener on June 17, 2010, 10:29:11 PM
Quote from: Dan on June 17, 2010, 09:57:49 PM
Ah, ... Dvořákian splendor!  A place I would also enjoy.
Is this in B.C.?
Vancouver Island, Esquimalt & Nanaimo branch of the CPR, operated by VIA,  Arbutus Creek bridge.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: WI Dan on June 17, 2010, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: listener on June 17, 2010, 10:29:11 PM
Vancouver Island, Esquimalt & Nanaimo branch of the CPR, operated by VIA,  Arbutus Creek bridge.
Thanks.  Just googled a bit.  Beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 26, 2010, 06:50:17 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/waNOh.jpg)

If it doesn't embed: http://i.imgur.com/waNOh.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 26, 2010, 07:05:52 PM
Totally awesome!
I bet it makes all of the little American kids says, "I want to be Canadian when I grow up!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 07, 2010, 08:33:41 AM
(https://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/words-66050.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 07, 2010, 02:38:36 PM
People wearing hoods?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 07, 2010, 02:42:10 PM
I don't see anything.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 07, 2010, 02:52:02 PM
You have to screw your eyes up like one of those Magic Eye pictures.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 07, 2010, 03:02:54 PM
I could never figure those out. The image is something bad, isn't it?  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on July 07, 2010, 03:04:25 PM
It looks like a row of Klan members.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 07, 2010, 03:12:52 PM
Ah... I saw the outlines, but I can't twist my eyes to where I can see them detailed enough to look like Klan members.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on July 11, 2010, 06:51:49 PM
(http://wallpaper.oceanmoon.com/wp-content/gallery/HD_-_Fantasy_Art_Scenery_1920_X_1200/fantasy_art_scenery_wallpaper_sarel_theron_03.jpg)

(http://www.wallcoo.com/cartoon/Fantasy_Scenery_CG_artwork_1920x1200/wallpapers/1920x1200/fantasy_art_scenery_wallpaper_ron_crabb_05.jpg)

(http://www.wallcoo.com/cartoon/Fantasy_Scenery_CG_artwork_1920x1200/wallpapers/1920x1200/fantasy_art_scenery_wallpaper_sarel_theron_04.jpg)

(http://mobicrazy.com/download/wallpaper/load/Fantasy/jw%20Year%20V%20Fantasy%20Art%20Wall%20089%20-%20Ted%20Nasmith.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 13, 2010, 10:42:43 AM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7362/impressionistpaintingof.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on July 13, 2010, 10:54:30 AM
Quote from: Lethe on July 13, 2010, 10:42:43 AM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7362/impressionistpaintingof.jpg)

I detect an influence of Schoenberg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on July 13, 2010, 11:19:05 AM
Wicked, wicked Sara! ; )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on July 13, 2010, 11:52:27 AM
Quote from: Saul on July 11, 2010, 06:51:49 PM
(http://wallpaper.oceanmoon.com/wp-content/gallery/HD_-_Fantasy_Art_Scenery_1920_X_1200/fantasy_art_scenery_wallpaper_sarel_theron_03.jpg)

...
Are these Ted Nasmith?  He used to live in the same area of town as us.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on July 13, 2010, 12:56:43 PM
Quote from: Feanor on July 13, 2010, 11:52:27 AM
Are these Ted Nasmith?  He used to live in the same area of town as us.

This artist is not Ted Nasmith, the name is Sarel Theron.

By the way I am a huge fan of Nasmith's work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 13, 2010, 01:15:07 PM
I like this one a lot for just pure eye candy:

(http://www.fyscorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/kate-beckinsale.jpg)

In terms of art, 19th Century painters have always been an interest:

Claude Monet

(http://www.freewebs.com/gilcarosio/photos_Claude%20monet%20%20-%20Impressist%20Painter%20-%201840%20-%201926/Claude%20Monet%20-%20The%20White%20Water%20Lilies.jpg)

(http://freecognition.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/monet-la-promenade-sur-la-falaise.jpg)

(http://www.elizabethprice.talktalk.net/beerwalk/images/monet_parliament.jpg)

Camille Pissarro:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Camille_Pissarro_Norwood.jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Camille_Pissarro_Aldeia_perto_de_Pontoise.jpg)

(http://eaobjets.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/copyright-the-israel-museum-10-camille-pissarro.jpg)

Alfred Sisley:

(http://www.art-reproductions.net/images/Artists/Sisley-Alfred/Bridge-at-Villeneuve-la-Garenne.jpg)

(http://images.artnet.com/artwork_images_785_71987_alfred-sisley.jpg)

(http://www.huma3.com/repository/reviews/sisley.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on July 15, 2010, 03:23:02 AM
Quote from: Saul on July 13, 2010, 12:56:43 PM
This artist is not Ted Nasmith, the name is Sarel Theron.

By the way I am a huge fan of Nasmith's work.
Well, good to know.  I like what you've shown of Theron's work which is very similar in style to Nasimith's.  If you like one, you'll like the other I dare say.

I never met Ted but my wife did; years ago his wife and mine where in the same baby sitting co-op!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 15, 2010, 04:55:51 AM
Quote from: Feanor on July 15, 2010, 03:23:02 AM
Well, good to know.  I like what you've shown of Theron's work which is very similar in style to Nasimith's.

Going by the file names, I'd say the last one is by Nasmith.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on July 15, 2010, 08:16:22 PM
Did some Photomanipulation work on this one. My uncle sent me a disk full of photos he took from his trip to Europe.

(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2010/196/4/7/Sunset_by_Musicalpaintings.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 16, 2010, 12:29:01 AM
(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/rachmaninoff.jpg)


Meet Rachmaninoff. Location: Mercury.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on July 16, 2010, 04:03:18 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 13, 2010, 01:15:07 PM


In terms of art, 19th Century painters have always been an interest:

Claude Monet

I do agree! I visited Monets garden this summer in full flower and saw some of the real objects (Rouen cathedral, too) of his paintings. Totally wonderful. How nice to see some real art inbetween lots of, frankly, crass and crappy stuff. Though Saras picture was fun!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 02, 2010, 03:26:26 PM
I can't see why that Japanese stuff caught on.

(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9348/watou.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on August 02, 2010, 09:00:52 PM
THAT GUY IS MY NEW HERO! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dana on August 02, 2010, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: Lethe on July 13, 2010, 10:42:43 AM(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7362/impressionistpaintingof.jpg)

I sense something. A presence I've not felt since...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on August 11, 2010, 04:35:53 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/Sl91PM8GNNI/AAAAAAABAvU/H4bCOY41Xlc/s400/obamasushi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 23, 2010, 10:57:42 AM
(http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/8933/tpenisnormaled.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 24, 2010, 04:38:43 PM
(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/7623/basemente.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on August 24, 2010, 05:45:25 PM
Haha, are these scare-tactic xtian "sex is bad" PSAs from 1998?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 25, 2010, 10:29:21 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Fu75qGwNdWg/TADeHhMEuwI/AAAAAAAAGoQ/Pfg212hiGN8/s400/sphinx+van+der+stappen.jpg)

"Le Sphinx Mystérieux" (1897); ivoire, bronze. 56 x 46 x 31 cm.
Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Bruxelles.



Now an exhibition in Brussels : Charles Van der Stappen.
He not only designed lampposts (!)... but also created some of the most exquisite Art Nouveau sculptures in Europe.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on August 25, 2010, 10:45:37 AM
(http://images.somethingawful.com/inserts/articlepics/photoshop/01-16-04-kinkade/OlinFnard.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 25, 2010, 11:15:52 AM
(http://www.damaris.es/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/semana-santa-sevilla.jpg)


The Semana Santa in Seville.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 26, 2010, 08:15:42 AM
Quote from: Corey on August 24, 2010, 05:45:25 PM
Haha, are these scare-tactic xtian "sex is bad" PSAs from 1998?

Probably parodies of some teen health website.
(http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7858/lolrk.jpg)


(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2715/tstdhived.jpg)
She's got a point.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on August 26, 2010, 08:27:08 AM
Quote from: The Six on August 26, 2010, 08:15:42 AM
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2715/tstdhived.jpg)
She's got a point.
A strong one!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coopmv on August 26, 2010, 04:29:13 PM
Some of my audio gears ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coopmv on August 26, 2010, 04:30:46 PM
Mountain, lake and snow ...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coopmv on August 26, 2010, 04:42:31 PM
From the old world ...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 27, 2010, 04:15:56 PM
Susan & I just returned from our 6-day Maine vacation - an experience for those who may be traveling to this coastal Atlantic state is a visit to the Portland Light, which goes by various names but basically a lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth - the sea looks calm in the photo below but splashing waves against the rocky shoreline is quite dramatic (as is much of the coast of Maine) -  :D

(http://photos.igougo.com/images/p167096-Portland-Portland_Lighthouse.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 29, 2010, 11:51:57 AM
Well this is taking a darker turn.
(http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3116/tbbfemalereproductiveed.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 31, 2010, 07:19:42 AM
(http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1825/1281847562618.jpg)

Why didn't I see it until now - this is what is behind Obama's mask.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 31, 2010, 09:45:14 AM
Thought I'd share this here.

Russian in Color, a century ago

With images from southern and central Russia in the news lately due to extensive wildfires, I thought it would be interesting to look back in time with this extraordinary collection of color photographs taken between 1909 and 1912. In those years, photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii (1863-1944) undertook a photographic survey of the Russian Empire with the support of Tsar Nicholas II. He used a specialized camera to capture three black and white images in fairly quick succession, using red, green and blue filters, allowing them to later be recombined and projected with filtered lanterns to show near true color images. The high quality of the images, combined with the bright colors, make it difficult for viewers to believe that they are looking 100 years back in time - when these photographs were taken, neither the Russian Revolution nor World War I had yet begun. Collected here are a few of the hundreds of color images made available by the Library of Congress, which purchased the original glass plates back in 1948.


Boston Globe - The Big Picture (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/russia_in_color_a_century_ago.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 31, 2010, 10:11:10 AM
Thanks - those early colour photographs often look terrible, but these are well taken, well preserved and well scanned :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on August 31, 2010, 10:24:02 AM
Fascinating, Navneeth. I doubt that I have ever seen anything photographed with that method, so a combination of wonderful subject matter and interesting technology makes for a highly interesting read.

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 31, 2010, 12:31:09 PM
Last week, the French group Royal de Luxe was in Antwerp .
Royal de Luxe creates giant puppets that are manipulated by..normal humans! The effect is quite overwhelming and often strangely poetical.

This year the main character was a diver.

(http://www.standaard.be/Assets/Images_Upload/2010/05/05/reus.jpg.275.jpg)

(http://www.magmanet.be/Portals/magma/images/scan00713-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 31, 2010, 12:32:49 PM
(http://s1.gva.be/imgpath/assets_img_gva/2010/02/16/915200/reuzen-komen-in-augustus-boven-water-in-antwerpen_7_235x280.jpg)


unfortunately, the website doesn't function yet...

http://www.royal-de-luxe.com/

Plenty of photographs on Flickr.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 31, 2010, 03:27:50 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on August 31, 2010, 09:45:14 AM
Thought I'd share this here.

Russian in Color, a century ago.......................

Navneeth - astounding pictures (and technology for its time)!  I was particularly interested because Susan's grandmother was Russian from the Ukraine and from that period of time!  A short bio of her can be found HERE (http://libraries.umdnj.edu/History_of_Medicine/Finkler.html) for those interested in the times of this period and country - unfortunately, my first visit to New Jersey was in 1969, a year after she died - would have loved to have met her (I had just finished my second year in medical school) - Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Harpo on August 31, 2010, 05:17:11 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on August 31, 2010, 09:45:14 AM
Thought I'd share this here.

Russian in Color, a century ago


Great photos! Since my mother's parents came from Russia, some of these people could have been related to me. I am particularly thinking of "Isfandiyar, Khan of the Russian protectorate of Khorezm," since his Russian Afro is curly, as is my hair. Wait a minute--I think that's a hat. Never mind.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 31, 2010, 10:51:29 PM
Susan and Dave, I'm glad to know that those photos connected you with your ancestral past (-in-law ;) ).

Yet another perspective of seeing images of eras gone by is the following collection (http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-ghosts-of-world-war-iis) in which black-and-white photos taken during the Second World War are superimposed on contemporary photographs of the same location. While I will admit that not all of them are well done, some are strangely haunting.

(http://api.ning.com/files/PIMy3q7qzxJQ0GDp7mXBh4Xyzjd2Yv81t8JIiQTR5Bl*joSeVPneCqv16-fYSy41N8VzFKn78KOVu00GSc6OE1I5DwvYV3ho/sergeylarenkov0.jpg)



(http://api.ning.com/files/YkW9tlCEBUjHRORKUDi6Dy39TplGjKlN15Vuysi4Erk8iWQFc18HSBxTrINVkEf-TWid-3hhXeBVcMDAeyx-0iSppQYn0Bua/sergeylarenkov13.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 02, 2010, 01:11:23 PM
(http://resources.ibanez.com/resourceservicehost/images/Ibanez/web/ProductMainZoom/test/RGA8BK.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 03, 2010, 05:32:56 PM
[imghttp://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/8/26/f32e6bfb-fb34-44af-ae44-a3da8087226c.gif][/img]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 03, 2010, 06:29:13 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 02, 2010, 01:11:23 PM
(http://resources.ibanez.com/resourceservicehost/images/Ibanez/web/ProductMainZoom/test/RGA8BK.jpg)

An 8-string guitar? Interesting. What are the two lowest notes? I know one of them is B right? I've been playing guitar for 20 years and I have yet to tackle one of those!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 05, 2010, 03:18:33 AM
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9927/clipboard01es.png)

MAKE YOUR MINDS UP
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 05, 2010, 04:13:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/wyxVv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 05, 2010, 07:42:28 PM
This should have been the front cover to Michael Daugherty's Metropolis Symphony recording on Naxos:

(http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/9186/lucy-pinder-superman-shirt.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 06, 2010, 09:11:14 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 03, 2010, 06:29:13 PM

An 8-string guitar? Interesting. What are the two lowest notes? I know one of them is B right? I've been playing guitar for 20 years and I have yet to tackle one of those!
That's right- the 7th string is B. The 8th string is a low F#- and if you tune it down a full step, it becomes the same note as the lowest note on a standard 4-string bass guitar.

I want this guitar (it's cheap for an 8-string- only ~$800), but the one thing it's missing for me is a whammy bar. I'm not sure if a whammy pedal could be a sufficient substitue, because I've never had the chance to play one.

Also, if I got one of these, if used with some sort of octave pedal, I could get some sort of range such as an E below the lowest note of the piano up to the highest E on the piano. I haven't been able to experiment with this, either, though (I've only played a seven string once, at Guitar Center a couple of months ago).  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 06, 2010, 09:34:53 AM
Quote from: Greg on September 06, 2010, 09:11:14 AM
That's right- the 7th string is B. The 8th string is a low F#- and if you tune it down a full step, it becomes the same note as the lowest note on a standard 4-string bass guitar.

I want this guitar (it's cheap for an 8-string- only ~$800), but the one thing it's missing for me is a whammy bar. I'm not sure if a whammy pedal could be a sufficient substitue, because I've never had the chance to play one.

Also, if I got one of these, if used with some sort of octave pedal, I could get some sort of range such as an E below the lowest note of the piano up to the highest E on the piano. I haven't been able to experiment with this, either, though (I've only played a seven string once, at Guitar Center a couple of months ago).  :D

Very cool. Thanks for the information.

I played a 7-string once too and it was fun. Last time I was at Guitar Center, I bought a Line 6 DL4 Delay modeler, but this was about 9 years ago. I usually enjoy going to into guitar shops, but Guitar Center is so loud that I can't even hear myself think. :) So I try to stick to local dealers and smaller shops.

Since I play jazz, or a hybrid of jazz, rock, and ambient (??? I don't know), I place a lot of importance on tone and hearing every note with great clarity. I try not to use distortion too much, but sometimes I will want an improvisation with a tone that has more bite, so that's when I'll use distortion. I also like delay and reverb, which I consider the main ingredients of my sound. Seldom do I fool around with modulation effects like flanger, chorus, phaser, etc. I do like chorus sometimes though.

What kind of music do you play Greg and how long have you been playing? Who are your favorite guitarists?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 06, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 06, 2010, 09:34:53 AM

Very cool. Thanks for the information.

I played a 7-string once too and it was fun. Last time I was at Guitar Center, I bought a Line 6 DL4 Delay modeler, but this was about 9 years ago. I usually enjoy going to into guitar shops, but Guitar Center is so loud that I can't even hear myself think. :) So I try to stick to local dealers and smaller shops.

Since I play jazz, or a hybrid of jazz, rock, and ambient (??? I don't know), I place a lot of importance on tone and hearing every note with great clarity. I try not to use distortion too much, but sometimes I will want an improvisation with a tone that has more bite, so that's when I'll use distortion. I also like delay and reverb, which I consider the main ingredients of my sound. Seldom do I fool around with modulation effects like flanger, chorus, phaser, etc. I do like chorus sometimes though.

What kind of music do you play Greg and how long have you been playing? Who are your favorite guitarists?
I started off listening to Joe Satriani when I was 10 or so (and it was the only music I liked for several years). When I was almost 13, I started playing guitar gradually, figuring out how to play his stuff and all. It was mainly him and Yngwie Malmsteen who I completely admired, though on the side I'd be into anything related in that style- Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Theodore Ziras, etc. Nowadays I've been getting into other stuff- Opeth, Meshuggah, Kayo Dot, Necrophagist, Psyopus, to name a few (after a period of many years listening almost exclusively to classical)...

Now, when you say jazz-rock, what do you mean by that? I know you mentioned Eric Johnson before, though I don't really know who else would be categorized under that genre. Who are your other influences?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 06, 2010, 01:23:38 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 06, 2010, 09:51:06 AM
I started off listening to Joe Satriani when I was 10 or so (and it was the only music I liked for several years). When I was almost 13, I started playing guitar gradually, figuring out how to play his stuff and all. It was mainly him and Yngwie Malmsteen who I completely admired, though on the side I'd be into anything related in that style- Steve Vai, Vinnie Moore, Theodore Ziras, etc. Nowadays I've been getting into other stuff- Opeth, Meshuggah, Kayo Dot, Necrophagist, Psyopus, to name a few (after a period of many years listening almost exclusively to classical)...

Now, when you say jazz-rock, what do you mean by that? I know you mentioned Eric Johnson before, though I don't really know who else would be categorized under that genre. Who are your other influences?

Sounds like you're really into shred and metal, which is cool and requires a different kind of playing than I'm accustomed to.

I've been playing guitar for 20 years, I'm not going to launch into my whole history with you, for sake of boredom not only to you, but anybody else reading, and keep my answers short.

I started off as a rock player very heavily influenced by progressive bands like King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Marillion, ELP (Emerson, Lake, & Palmer), Pink Floyd, among others, but then I discovered jazz music and been head-over-heels in love every since that day. I would say my style blurs the line between jazz and rock, but also more ambient or textural music. It's hard to explain really, because I can demonstrate it much better than putting it into words.

I have only been actively listening to classical music for 2 years, but have heard it all my life. The guitarists I'm influenced by are Bill Frisell, Eric Johnson, Steve Rothery, David Gilmour, Pat Metheny, Ben Monder, Terje Rypdal, Will Ackerman, Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, Robert Fripp, Alex Lifeson, and Al Di Meola.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on September 07, 2010, 11:58:36 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 06, 2010, 01:23:38 PM

Sounds like you're really into shred and metal, which is cool and requires a different kind of playing than I'm accustomed to.

I've been playing guitar for 20 years, I'm not going to launch into my whole history with you, for sake of boredom not only to you, but anybody else reading, and keep my answers short.

I started off as a rock player very heavily influenced by progressive bands like King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Marillion, ELP (Emerson, Lake, & Palmer), Pink Floyd, among others, but then I discovered jazz music and been head-over-heels in love every since that day. I would say my style blurs the line between jazz and rock, but also more ambient or textural music. It's hard to explain really, because I can demonstrate it much better than putting it into words.

I have only been actively listening to classical music for 2 years, but have heard it all my life. The guitarists I'm influenced by are Bill Frisell, Eric Johnson, Steve Rothery, David Gilmour, Pat Metheny, Ben Monder, Terje Rypdal, Will Ackerman, Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, Robert Fripp, Alex Lifeson, and Al Di Meola.
That's cool, man. (I've been meaning to dive into King Crimson, since I've already heard stuff by them I like.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on September 29, 2010, 08:02:13 PM
Alberto Ginastera :D

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/52271103/Alberto+Ginastera+Ginastera+taking+a+photograph.png)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 29, 2010, 08:12:10 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 07, 2010, 11:58:36 AM
That's cool, man. (I've been meaning to dive into King Crimson, since I've already heard stuff by them I like.)

King Crimson are amazing, but I think the band hit their stride once Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford entered the lineup. The music seemed to incorporate more or less more modern influences.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 29, 2010, 08:13:33 PM
Quote from: Corey on September 29, 2010, 08:02:13 PM
Alberto Ginastera :D

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/52271103/Alberto+Ginastera+Ginastera+taking+a+photograph.png)

That's a great picture! Love that face..haha!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 01, 2010, 10:50:27 AM
(http://api.ning.com/files/DvNFAwYQQlGZQOdGWx0e3T15uU-Lc2gClv0H*-YJX66Fb7VWoZyFVyZ3XXyy8wegEebs8o*5rmRxSgX-YLkaKyoIl1WzyRM1/sergeylarenkov00.jpg)

(http://api.ning.com/files/YkW9tlCEBUjHRORKUDi6Dy39TplGjKlN15Vuysi4Erk8iWQFc18HSBxTrINVkEf-TWid-3hhXeBVcMDAeyx-0iSppQYn0Bua/sergeylarenkov13.jpg)

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-ghosts-of-world-war-iis (http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-ghosts-of-world-war-iis)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 04, 2010, 09:47:05 AM
Just saw the most adorable picture on famitsu:

(http://www.famitsu.com/guc/blog/media/filter/bg/transfer/img/405/4c8faa8c-69e8-4f47-95fa-4591ca5ab698.jpg)

(http://serve.mysmiley.net/love/love0001.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 05, 2010, 07:14:29 AM
(http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1622/94401247.jpg)

Could anyone identify the painting/artist for me?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 05, 2010, 12:51:37 PM
French, Spanish ...? first half of the 19th century...Ingres, Flandrin....more likely someone else. But who?

I'll check my books.

Grz, Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Saul on October 05, 2010, 12:53:41 PM
I took this picture 2 years ago in upstate NY.

http://musicalpaintings.deviantart.com/#/d304lll
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 06, 2010, 02:14:51 AM
Quote from: pjme on October 05, 2010, 12:51:37 PM
French, Spanish ...? first half of the 19th century...Ingres, Flandrin....more likely someone else. But who?

I'll check my books.

Grz, Peter

I was thinking along the same lines, those curls make it most likely early 19th (like Ingres Madame Riviere) but when I went through decent bunch of French Neoclassicists couldn't find even tentative match. Flandrin don't think so, his portraits always have very serious expressions, and this one is coyishly pretty. I'm not very familiar with Spanish painting of that period apart from Goya which doesn't look like to me, brush stroke seems too fine and smooth for him. Maybe someone later? Gerome, Delaroche?

It cought my eye initially because Naive used it on cover of Monteverdi's 2nd Book of madrigals and I thought odd to use what looks like 19th century painting for late 16th century music. But now I'm really curious.

(http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/t_200/naiveop30487.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on October 07, 2010, 04:54:45 AM
Quote from: Drasko on October 06, 2010, 02:14:51 AM
I was thinking along the same lines, those curls make it most likely early 19th (like Ingres Madame Riviere) but when I went through decent bunch of French Neoclassicists couldn't find even tentative match. Flandrin don't think so, his portraits always have very serious expressions, and this one is coyishly pretty. I'm not very familiar with Spanish painting of that period apart from Goya which doesn't look like to me, brush stroke seems too fine and smooth for him. Maybe someone later? Gerome, Delaroche?

It cought my eye initially because Naive used it on cover of Monteverdi's 2nd Book of madrigals and I thought odd to use what looks like 19th century painting for late 16th century music. But now I'm really curious.

(http://www.prestoclassical.co.uk/t_200/naiveop30487.jpg)

Have you tried emailing Naive to ask their cover art department?

Or....a long shot maybe, but have you got a smart phone (iPhone, Android etc)? There is a app called Google Goggles, which is pretty neat - it takes a photo of whatever you point it at, scans it and compares it to it's gigantic library of scanned images and provides information based on that. I've tried it on book covers and it worked with a high success rate. It does claim it can do paintings, landmarks, all sorts. Might be worth a shot.

I'd try it now for you but I'm working at a bank and it might raise a few eyebrows if I start taking photos of my screen...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 07, 2010, 08:50:23 PM
I mailed Naive. No answer yet - but I'll keep you posted.

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 12:46:54 AM
Quote from: pjme on October 07, 2010, 08:50:23 PM
I mailed Naive. No answer yet - but I'll keep you posted.

Peter

Ha, I've done the same yesterday. Now they must be thinking to themselves - Why are all these people inquiring about the same painting all of the sudden? Have we infringed on some copyright? Send these questions to our legal department, on the double!!! -  and we never get our answer  :'( ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 08, 2010, 03:57:58 AM
Quote from: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 12:46:54 AM
Ha, I've done the same yesterday. Now they must be thinking to themselves - Why are all these people inquiring about the same painting all of the sudden? Have we infringed on some copyright? Send these questions to our legal department, on the double!!! -  and we never get our answer  :'( ;D
I recognize some of the artwork that they use in that series, but I am not placing the artist or painting yet. I did recognize the one with Raphael (Charpentier), but that gives us a little more to work with than half a face at weird angles. I'm surprised they don't mention something in the booklet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 08, 2010, 04:55:13 AM
Quote from: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 12:46:54 AM
Ha, I've done the same yesterday. Now they must be thinking to themselves - Why are all these people inquiring about the same painting all of the sudden? Have we infringed on some copyright? Send these questions to our legal department, on the double!!! -  and we never get our answer  :'( ;D

Well, I put in a third e-mail to Naive 2 days ago -  :D  No answer yet either!  I 'googled' a bunch of 'suspect' artists from the early 19th century but no luck.  Dave  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 08:46:28 AM
Quote from: SonicMan on October 08, 2010, 04:55:13 AM
Well, I put in a third e-mail to Naive 2 days ago -  :D

Hahahahaha, now we're definitely doomed. This is how conspiracy theories get born.
Imagine poor guy sorting incoming mail at Naive coming across, at the same time, three e-mails by three unknown persons from different sides of the globe (writing in two languages, I presume Peter wrote in French) asking the same, of first look completely inconsequential question about some obscure painting. He is bound to think there is some secret code behind all this, Templars at the least, if not Rosenkreuzers. I tell you, we'll be happy if he doesn't report us to Sûreté.   >:D $:) 0:)   
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 08, 2010, 11:21:22 AM
Quote from: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 08:46:28 AM
Hahahahaha, now we're definitely doomed. This is how conspiracy theories get born.
Imagine poor guy sorting incoming mail at Naive coming across, at the same time, three e-mails by three unknown persons from different sides of the globe (writing in two languages, I presume Peter wrote in French) asking the same, of first look completely inconsequential question about some obscure painting. He is bound to think there is some secret code behind all this, Templars at the least, if not Rosenkreuzers. I tell you, we'll be happy if he doesn't report us to Sûreté.   >:D $:) 0:)
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on October 08, 2010, 11:28:18 AM
Quote from: Drasko on October 08, 2010, 08:46:28 AM
>:D $:) 0:)

Yeah!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 10, 2010, 05:49:40 AM
Hi Drasko, I wrote in French, indeed.

But at Naive they should be proud and happy to receive all these mails! "wow, they like our artwork"!

I've got no answer either. But the French can be quite lazy about these things. Let's wait till the end of next week.....

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on October 11, 2010, 12:19:34 PM
Quote from: pjme on October 10, 2010, 05:49:40 AM
I've got no answer either. But the French can be quite lazy about these things. Let's wait till the end of next week.....

I ain't going anywhere  :)

Nice avatar. There is big Ballets Russes exhibition in London, has to have bunch of Bakst included. Would you be hopping the Channel to see it, too far for me unfortunately. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 11, 2010, 01:30:51 PM
I've made no plans yet. I'm tempted , though.

But I've just made a trip to Essen/Ruhr Kulturhaupstadt 2010 (Ruhr Museum, Folkwang Museum, Philharmonie, Aalto Opera...). Very interesting. The new Folkwang is quite impressive - clean and cool. Great collection of late 19th - 20 th century art. For the first time I watched attentively a Concetto spaziale by Fontana....

Essen is only 2.5 hrs drive by car. That was easy.

Peter

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 11, 2010, 03:17:01 PM
Well Guys, as expected I've not received a response from Naive about the pic in question - oh well!  :-\

So, I'll post some 'personal' pics of our kitchen table - BORING!  But we just returned from a long weekend trip to Blowing Rock, NC (just 90 mins from us off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone) - in a local co-op artist's shop we purchased a 'lazy Susan' (I have to call it a 'Lazy Lester' because of my wife's first name) and a beautiful flower vase w/ a glass insert; now that necessitated a new wood pepper grinder/salt shaker and a napkin holder - I'm just responsible for the napkin holder - built from scrap pieces in my shop - uprights made from 'glued-up' stock, i.e. middle is walnut, light wood pine, and outer mahogany - thought my concept blends well w/ the rest - Susan added some flowers and we are thrilled w/ the much IMPROVED appearance - a 'work of art' at dinner time!  ;D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan1/1043689140_jgYd3-S.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan2/1043689263_CHR5V-S.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan3/1043689282_yNXvT-S.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan4/1043689304_yNEwX-S.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bulldog on October 11, 2010, 03:22:19 PM
Quote from: SonicMan on October 11, 2010, 03:17:01 PM
Well Guys, as expected I've not received a response from Naive about the pic in question - oh well!  :-\

So, I'll post some 'personal' pics of our kitchen table - BORING!  But we just returned from a long weekend trip to Blowing Rock, NC (just 90 mins from us off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone) - in a local co-op artist's shop we purchased a 'lazy Susan' (I have to call it a 'Lazy Lester' because of my wife's first name) and a beautiful flower vase w/ a glass insert; now that necessitated a new wood pepper grinder/salt shaker and a napkin holder - I'm just responsible for the napkin holder - built from scrap pieces in my shop - uprights made from 'glued-up' stock, i.e. middle is walnut, light wood pine, and outer mahogany - thought my concept blends well w/ the rest - Susan added some flowers and we are thrilled w/ the much IMPROVED appearance - a 'work of art' at dinner time!  ;D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan1/1043689140_jgYd3-S.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan2/1043689263_CHR5V-S.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan3/1043689282_yNXvT-S.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Woodworking-Projects/LazySusan4/1043689304_yNEwX-S.jpg)

Looks great!  When's dinner?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 11, 2010, 06:50:01 PM
They should do an Escher version of that flowerpot.
Maybe a shape like this?
(http://cdn-www.cracked.com/articleimages/dan/1-22-09/escher.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on October 19, 2010, 02:31:51 PM
This mad-cap pair are always up for any kind of zany fun!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on November 10, 2010, 04:43:13 PM
Who do you think this elderly gentleman is, attending the resting place of Jean Sibelius?  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 10, 2010, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: Benji on November 10, 2010, 04:43:13 PM
Who do you think this elderly gentleman is, attending the resting place of Jean Sibelius?  :)

Such a minimalistic grave marker. Well, the file name notwithstanding, it is quite apparent that it is Stravinsky. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on November 11, 2010, 01:24:25 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 10, 2010, 09:52:02 PM
Such a minimalistic grave marker. Well, the file name notwithstanding, it is quite apparent that it is Stravinsky. :)

Correctamundo. It's a cool picture - a 20th century great vistiting the grave of the 20th century greatest.

*runs and hides*

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on November 11, 2010, 11:45:54 AM
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbmfs5cJeI1qzpwi0o1_500.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on November 11, 2010, 12:05:11 PM
Quote from: papy on November 11, 2010, 11:45:54 AM
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbmfs5cJeI1qzpwi0o1_500.png)

Hilarious! Cage would have approved ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 11, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Interesting... if you go to the youtube page, you'll actually see it's real. However, I think he put a different song over it, so that's why it was disabled.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 11, 2010, 07:47:47 PM
Quote from: Benji on November 11, 2010, 01:24:25 AM
Correctamundo. It's a cool picture - a 20th century great vistiting the grave of the 20th century greatest.

*runs and hides*

8)

Yes, it might be a good idea to hide after making such a silly assertion, but you're entitled to your opinion of course. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 11, 2010, 09:27:12 PM
Is it just me or does Morgan Fairchild get better looking with each passing year?

(http://www.mclean-williams.com/images/clients/Morgan%20400x500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on November 12, 2010, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 11, 2010, 09:27:12 PM
Is it just me or does Morgan Fairchild get better looking with each passing year?

(http://www.mclean-williams.com/images/clients/Morgan%20400x500.jpg)

Looks like her make-up gets 1mm thicker with each passing year.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 12, 2010, 07:43:30 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on November 12, 2010, 01:44:52 PM
Looks like her make-up gets 1mm thicker with each passing year.   :P

Yeah, she has too much make-up on in this picture, but she's still a dazzling woman with or without facial enhancers. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 12, 2010, 10:07:33 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 12, 2010, 07:43:30 PM
Yeah, she has too much make-up on in this picture, but she's still a dazzling woman with or without facial enhancers. :D

Show me a picture of hers without make-up which also has not been digitally 'touched'. (And maybe even before the first shot of Botox was taken.) :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 13, 2010, 05:02:41 AM
Susan and I are on our annual (sometimes twice yearly) trip to Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington - usually go in the spring or fall; the best boat ride in the area is actually the NC ferry from Fort Fischer to Southport (or the other way) - a cheap 30 min ride w/ some beautiful sites of the old Civil War earthen fort (one of the last major battles of that war which closed the blockade running port of Wilmington), mouth of the Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island (no cars allowed but golf carts can be used and rented), and Southport - plan to lunch and shop there today and then drive back to Wilmington on the other side of the Cape Fear River - some interesting sites along the way, i.e. Orton Plantation (better in the spring) & Old Brunswick Town (settled before Wilmington) - now a state historic site.  Weather should is sunny and in the mid- to high 60s.  :)


(http://www.julieandblake.com/images/map.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on November 16, 2010, 01:04:43 PM
I don't remember this halo Bush is wearing, back when this was fresh news:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 17, 2010, 03:14:57 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/takhisis16/cover17.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 19, 2010, 11:19:44 PM
(http://ziza.qip.ru/other/022007/08/sleepatwork/46_sleepatwork_2540393.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 01, 2010, 09:52:48 PM
(http://servicios.larioja.com/moda/semana_milan/etro/1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 03, 2010, 08:40:12 AM
(http://www.liveforfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/olivia-wilde-cowboys-and-aliens.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on December 03, 2010, 08:42:53 AM
Quote from: George on December 03, 2010, 08:40:12 AM
(http://www.liveforfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/olivia-wilde-cowboys-and-aliens.jpg)

13?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on December 03, 2010, 10:36:31 AM
Wasn't she on House?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 03, 2010, 11:31:30 AM
Quote from: DavidW on December 03, 2010, 10:36:31 AM
Wasn't she on House?

Yep.

That's 13.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on December 03, 2010, 12:13:16 PM
Oh that's what Scarpia meant.  I thought he meant age! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 03, 2010, 01:32:53 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AHebn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 03, 2010, 02:07:58 PM
Quote from: George on December 03, 2010, 08:40:12 AM
(http://www.liveforfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/olivia-wilde-cowboys-and-aliens.jpg)
Cool...

Quote from: The Six on December 03, 2010, 01:32:53 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AHebn.jpg)
:D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 04, 2010, 09:20:29 AM
Conjoined Leaf-Cutter Ants. (http://myrmecos.net/2010/12/03/ant-freaks-of-nature/)

(http://myrmecos.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/twins1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 08, 2010, 11:19:34 PM
(http://www.allfunnypictures.com/images/freecat.jpg)
(http://a234.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_0b444348db0805fedc663d5dec0de149.jpg)
(http://wearehugh.com/public/2006/07/you-make-bunny-cry.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 10, 2010, 09:36:15 AM
Two masters sitting together:

(http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1409449module13104367photo_1229665922Ravel-Stravinsky.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on December 10, 2010, 10:31:01 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 10, 2010, 09:36:15 AM
Two masters sitting together:

(http://static.squidoo.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/draft_lens1409449module13104367photo_1229665922Ravel-Stravinsky.jpg)

Now that would make a good frivolous vs. poll!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 10, 2010, 10:33:15 AM
Quote from: Brian on December 10, 2010, 10:31:01 AM
Now that would make a good frivolous vs. poll!

Indeed! ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 10, 2010, 08:59:33 PM
(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/9202/pansofevil.jpg)

(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5419/wassily.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 13, 2010, 07:22:40 PM
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/mellowblissful/3085946676_49dd856b9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 16, 2010, 07:23:22 PM
(http://www.funpic.hu/files/pics/00036/00036297.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 23, 2010, 10:56:12 AM
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2402/1292900195352.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 23, 2010, 10:57:51 AM
Quote from: Lethe on December 23, 2010, 10:56:12 AM
(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/2402/1292900195352.gif)

Aaah....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on December 23, 2010, 01:30:59 PM
Quote from: Lethe on December 10, 2010, 08:59:33 PM
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5419/wassily.jpg)
I like that picture as well. It's from Bauhaus archive, female student sitting in Marcel Breuer designed chair (Wassily model: simple tubular steel construction for cheap mass production - yeah! (http://www.dwr.com/product/designers/a-c/marcel-breuer/wassily-chair.do)) wearing mask from Bauhaus theatre production of one of Oscar Schlemmer's ballets, Formen Tanz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II6uUd3CQ3M&NR=1) most likely:
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4287/formentanz.jpg)
another picture I like
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 23, 2010, 01:34:48 PM
It was during trying to find an affordable reproduction that I ran into that pic (I now have the chair sitting happily in my room, making it look a lot prettier). One odd thing I noticed is that so many reproductions seem to have a U-shaped bar around the top of the backrest that juts out making the chair a lot deeper/more space-consuming. In the older models, where they have one, it is a lot shallower.

Edit: Where are my manners?  Thank you for the background information as well, it makes the picture a lot more understandable - I had taken it as a bit of surrealistic silliness and no more.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on December 23, 2010, 01:55:03 PM
The one in the picture is the oldest model, adding bar improves on firmness of construction and durability, as for increasing depth of it I think it has to do something with humanity getting permanently fatter, thus needing more and more of sinking space ;D



 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 23, 2010, 02:01:34 PM
My imprecise vocabulary fails me again :P

(http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5667/92849502.jpg) vs (http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6265/89012400.jpg)

The cheapest ones all seem to have that gigantic thing poking out the back like a shopping trolley handle. Sadly I had to get one like that, as the difference was £200 vs £1000 ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on December 23, 2010, 02:38:24 PM
No, I understood you perfectly. It was just my incomprehensible attempt at humor.

Could be many reasons for different depth of that u-bar, from Breuer himself coming up with slightly different models during design process (and then different companies acquiring different blueprints), to attempt of todays manufacturers to avoid copyrights by altering the design.   
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 23, 2010, 03:23:51 PM
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/1263/condomtrucktipsspillslo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 23, 2010, 03:28:37 PM
Haha!

"The driver of the other transport, which stayed upright, was unhurt."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on December 23, 2010, 03:32:57 PM
First reaction: Hahahaha!
Second reaction: Hey, I've been on that road.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MN Dave on December 25, 2010, 11:22:51 AM
(http://traveldave.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/WendelsteinCrow-500x332.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 29, 2010, 02:10:25 PM
There is a specific person here who will recognize these.  :)
These are just awesome...

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs792.ash1/168260_171569509547553_121422304562274_322727_4471345_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1211.snc4/156310_169150129789491_121422304562274_309205_1415553_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs739.ash1/163179_169150053122832_121422304562274_309203_8028238_n.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1215.snc4/156790_169150006456170_121422304562274_309202_3236291_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 29, 2010, 02:28:21 PM
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5021/mdyingsquirtle.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 29, 2010, 02:30:31 PM
My daughter Dunya, who has just turned 11...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 29, 2010, 02:36:21 PM
Cute! (and dude, that is one clean train)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 29, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
Quote from: Lethe on December 29, 2010, 02:28:21 PM
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5021/mdyingsquirtle.jpg)
:D

Quote from: Jezetha on December 29, 2010, 02:30:31 PM
My daughter Dunya, who has just turned 11...
Cool! Seems like people who have birthdays around the time of mine is more common than I thought before...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 29, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
Quote from: Greg on December 29, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
:D
Cool! Seems like people who have birthdays around the time of mine is more common than I thought before...
I believe it's because people have sex most often during the summer and so give birth most often from Jan-June. But wait, this doesn't actually apply to countries on different latitudes, err. That's what they say for this country anyway.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 29, 2010, 02:40:02 PM
Quote from: Lethe on December 29, 2010, 02:36:21 PM
Cute! (and dude, that is one clean train)
Thanks! Trains are not too bad here in the Netherlands (apart from not always being on time or suffering from the wrong kind of snow, just like in the UK).


Quote from: Greg on December 29, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
:D
Cool! Seems like people who have birthdays around the time of mine is more common than I thought before...
I found it important to alleviate your loneliness.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 29, 2010, 03:16:23 PM
Quote from: Jezetha on December 29, 2010, 02:40:02 PM
Thanks! Trains are not too bad here in the Netherlands (apart from not always being on time or suffering from the wrong kind of snow, just like in the UK).
I've seen videos of the inside of German trains, so I'd imagine the trains there aren't much worse.
The cleanliness over there is like a completely different world from the US...


Quote from: Jezetha on December 29, 2010, 02:40:02 PM
I found it important to alleviate your loneliness.
lol, I guess that helps.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on December 31, 2010, 10:17:28 AM
Boston parking-spot savers - a winter guide (http://www.boston.com/realestate/gallery/parking_space_savers/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 31, 2010, 10:21:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 31, 2010, 10:17:28 AM
Boston parking-spot savers - a winter guide (http://www.boston.com/realestate/gallery/parking_space_savers/)
I like the reclined beach chair.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on December 31, 2010, 10:22:05 AM
Way to get a little sunning in!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on December 31, 2010, 10:23:51 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 31, 2010, 10:22:05 AM
Way to get a little sunning in!

Of course. The sun can get hot on a brilliant winter's day.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 31, 2010, 11:41:59 AM
Well, a Christmas present to ourselves, i.e. another (and likely our last - up to 10 or so) Kachina - this time a Clown Kokopelli by Milton Howard - Kokopelli one of the most beloved of kachina spirits, basically a 'horny' flute player w/ this one painted w/ some black & white stripes typically of clowns (we could never agree on a 'true' clown kachina and Harpo being a musician, this one seemed ideal for us!) - short story of Kokopelli attached.  As a member of the NMAI (National Museum of the American Indian), I was able to haggle a 20% discount off the web price - so now sitting next to our other spirit dolls -  ;D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/Kokopelli2/1142688722_M6M5r-O.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/Kokopelli1/1142688710_DAkNG-O.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/Kokopelli4/1142688759_oqS3z-O.jpg)  (http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/Kokopelli3/1142688737_CVSF4-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 05, 2011, 05:27:19 PM
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/802/12914002047031.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2011, 04:52:19 AM
That's wicked, Sara!

I need something peaceful as a restorative:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 12, 2011, 04:58:43 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 12, 2011, 04:52:19 AM
That's wicked, Sara!

It's like a Rube Goldberg machine!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2011, 05:08:35 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 12, 2011, 04:58:43 AM
It's like a Rube Goldberg machine!  :D

And, not surprisingly, the cat is the brains of the outfit!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 12, 2011, 05:12:21 AM
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7711/rjrnk.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2011, 05:36:42 AM
Well played!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 12, 2011, 05:42:23 AM
LOL on the oblivious cat video, Sara!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 12, 2011, 05:52:29 AM
The fir outside my window:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 13, 2011, 03:45:59 AM
Moar festivity!

(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1003/ffffui.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 13, 2011, 05:51:39 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 13, 2011, 03:45:59 AM
Moar festivity!

(http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1003/ffffui.jpg)

WTF?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 13, 2011, 05:54:10 AM
Colonel Sanders? . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 13, 2011, 06:00:42 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_%28Seattle%29

I wish my town had one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on January 13, 2011, 06:04:06 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 13, 2011, 06:00:42 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_%28Seattle%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_%28Seattle%29)

I wish my town had one.

I know the People's Republik of Cambridge would like one!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 14, 2011, 01:21:44 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 13, 2011, 06:00:42 AM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_%28Seattle%29

Jesus Christ and Mary Holy Mother of God! The man who is directly responsible for the Gulag, one of the greatest ennemies of liberty who ever walked on Earth, a notorious mass-murderer has a statue in the US!!! Adorned with a star for... Christmas??? :o :o :o

How I wish that the "quirky artistic community" of Fremont lived in the tyranny instituted and ruled by Comrade Lenin!

Really, this is outrageous and a direct insult to the memory of the millions of innocent people who died at the direct orders of, or as a result of the policies initiated and directed by, Lenin.

Quote
I wish my town had one.

I think the one from Bucharest, taken down amidst great popular joy and celebration in 1990, is still intact. Write to your mayor, maybe he'll buy it. After all, we need all the money we can get.  ;D

But then again why not trying the real thing instead of a statue?  ;D

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 13, 2011, 06:04:06 AM
I know the People's Republik of Cambridge would like one!

You mean Cambridge, Mass. or Cambridge, UK?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on January 14, 2011, 02:42:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 13, 2011, 06:04:06 AM
I know the People's Republik of Cambridge would like one!
Not lefty enough for the People's Republic of Davis.  Unless he was really a lesbian in drag.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 17, 2011, 05:55:09 AM
Grimshaw.
Out of the many artworks and paintings I see, Grimshaw still holds me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 17, 2011, 07:31:13 AM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on January 17, 2011, 10:18:26 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 13, 2011, 06:00:42 AMhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Lenin_%28Seattle%29

I wish my town had one.
Do not need.
I wish my town had a Shostakovich or Sibelius statue.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on January 21, 2011, 08:09:07 AM
Recently saw the Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and Beyond: Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay show at the de Young http://deyoung.famsf.org/orsay .  One of the finest and most memorable special exhibitions I've ever seen.  Saw several pieces I'd never seen before, even in reproduction, and loved several.  For me the big revelation was this painting by Gauguin, in 1886.  The long directional brush strokes and vibrant color (the reproduction doesn't begin to do it justice--it's vital and glowing with light!) are reminiscent of van Gogh--but before van Gogh had developed his characteristic style, and before they lived together at Arles. 

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_aOhmEki8EPo/R-CUauswYXI/AAAAAAAAIs8/fdBc2WVshwM/s800/Washerwomen%20at%20Pont-Aven%20by%20Gauguin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 31, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Pic2.jpg?t=1296519311)
This is a recent pic of people I used to know- the guy being a very close childhood friend that I basically grew up with, and the girl being not quite a friend, but someone I knew because she was in many of my class in school for many years.

For some reason, she was the only girl I liked from the last year of elementary school (5th grade), all throughout middle school, and through most of high school. No one knows that, probably because that might be a little creepy.  :-\

The picture looks very good, though!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 31, 2011, 08:33:51 PM
They're a cute couple.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 01, 2011, 05:16:53 AM
Quote from: Lethe on January 31, 2011, 08:33:51 PM
They're a cute couple.
Well, they would be- they're just friends.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 04, 2011, 07:08:27 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/hXgqy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 07:21:44 AM
Quote from: Greg on January 31, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Pic2.jpg?t=1296519311)

This is a recent pic of people I used to know- the guy being a very close childhood friend that I basically grew up with, and the girl being not quite a friend, but someone I knew because she was in many of my class in school for many years.

For some reason, she was the only girl I liked from the last year of elementary school (5th grade), all throughout middle school, and through most of high school. No one knows that, probably because that might be a little creepy.  :-\

The picture looks very good, though!

Why don't you tell this girl how you feel? What could go wrong?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 04, 2011, 08:07:39 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 07:21:44 AM
Why don't you tell this girl how you feel? What could go wrong?
Well... that was in school years ago. I haven't seen either of them in (more or less) 5 years. By now, I've forgotten about their existence besides maybe a couple of days in the past, what, 2 years lol.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 04, 2011, 08:25:48 AM
Quote from: John on January 17, 2011, 05:55:09 AM
Grimshaw.
Out of the many artworks and paintings I see, Grimshaw still holds me.

I like Atkinson Grimshaw, too. Wonderfully atmospheric.

On Wikipedia, btw, it says: "A new retrospective exhibition John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836 - 1893): Painter of Moonlight is due to run from 16 April 2011 to 4 September 2011 at Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate"...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 04, 2011, 08:29:01 AM
Hnng, that sounds good, but traveling north of Oxford makes me nervous.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 04, 2011, 08:33:13 AM
Quote from: Lethe on February 04, 2011, 08:29:01 AM
Hnng, that sounds good, but traveling north of Oxford makes me nervous.

Yes, it's dangerous up North.  :o ;) Could this entice you?:




Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 04, 2011, 08:35:24 AM
It's like they can smell my fear...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on February 04, 2011, 08:42:13 AM
Quote from: Lethe on February 04, 2011, 08:35:24 AM
It's like they can smell my fear...

Perhaps they can...  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 06:12:34 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 04, 2011, 08:07:39 AM
Well... that was in school years ago. I haven't seen either of them in (more or less) 5 years. By now, I've forgotten about their existence besides maybe a couple of days in the past, what, 2 years lol.

Actually, I don't think you have forgotten about her or else why would you dig up an old picture that by now means nothing to you as you say? Food for thought indeed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 04, 2011, 06:28:30 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 06:12:34 PM
Actually, I don't think you have forgotten about her or else why would you dig up an old picture that by now means nothing to you as you say? Food for thought indeed.
I happened to find it while looking through my friend's facebook photos, since he just friend requested me and wanted to see how I was, I guess, since it's been a few years.

But yeah, honestly, I have hardly thought about her for years. I had a dream about her once about a year ago and thought about her the whole day- but then again, I frequently have dreams about people from years ago. I think this nostalgia (or whatever) is the subconscious's way of protecting the brain from the mindnumbing boredom of everyday life by focusing on one thing while in sleep and it gives me something to think about the next day, like replenishing brain cells or something.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 06:32:58 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 04, 2011, 06:28:30 PM
I happened to find it while looking through my friend's facebook photos, since he just friend requested me and wanted to see how I was, I guess, since it's been a few years.

But yeah, honestly, I have hardly thought about her for years. I had a dream about her once about a year ago and thought about her the whole day- but then again, I frequently have dreams about people from years ago. I think this nostalgia (or whatever) is the subconscious's way of protecting the brain from the mindnumbing boredom of everyday life by focusing on one thing while in sleep and it gives me something to think about the next day, like replenishing brain cells or something.

Yes, that is a good way to escape the boredom of everyday life. Now, I need to find something to dream about...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 04, 2011, 06:41:29 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 06:32:58 PM
Yes, that is a good way to escape the boredom of everyday life. Now, I need to find something to dream about...
Yes, exactly!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 04, 2011, 06:54:42 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 04, 2011, 06:41:29 PM
Yes, exactly!  :D

Okay Greg I found someone to dream about:

(http://www.sweetandtalented.com/images/kebbel/kebbel06.jpg)

(http://www.hamaraphotos.com/albums300/wpw-20070919/normal_Arielle%20Kebbel%20-%20Unknown%20photoshoot%20-9.jpg)

(http://img.kanciapa.pl/extimg//r/1/2/2/7/2/7/h/1227271708Arielle_Kebbel_91200724713PM422-1.jpg)

Arielle Kebbel is so f****** hot.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 05, 2011, 11:01:16 AM
Now you just have to figure out how to lucid dream...
good luck with that one.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 05, 2011, 07:56:27 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 05, 2011, 11:01:16 AM
Now you just have to figure out how to lucid dream...
good luck with that one.  :D

Lol....

I'm still waiting on the 3D machines where you can interact with holographic images. Let's just say being alone never felt better. ;) :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 06, 2011, 07:16:47 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 05, 2011, 07:56:27 PM
Lol....

I'm still waiting on the 3D machines where you can interact with holographic images. Let's just say being alone never felt better. ;) :D
(http://www.harpreetkhara.com/wp-content/uploads/holodeck.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 06, 2011, 09:40:32 AM
Hehe, well, it could happen eventually. I don't see why not- I'm not sure why holographs aren't common-place by now. Unless there is a reason I don't know about, it's not like they have the same dangers as something like flying cars.
More likely people would end up using robots...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 06, 2011, 09:43:54 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 06, 2011, 09:40:32 AM
Hehe, well, it could happen eventually. I don't see why not- I'm not sure why holographs aren't common-place by now. Unless there is a reason I don't know about, it's not like they have the same dangers as something like flying cars.

Laws of physics, perhaps?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 06, 2011, 09:54:14 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on February 06, 2011, 09:43:54 AM
Laws of physics, perhaps?

Well, there are (purely theoretical) suggestions that the whole universe could be a "holograph." (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holographic_principle) :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 11, 2011, 03:57:07 AM
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6623/italianghettomotherfuck.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 11, 2011, 04:44:47 AM
Sara - looking at that character, is that suppose to be an Italian 'bullet proof' vest?  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 11, 2011, 11:30:54 PM
 :D

(http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2011/02/food-goes-in.jpeg)


(http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2011/02/camera-money.jpeg)

Click here (http://www.geekosystem.com/bill-oreilly-cant-explain-that-meme/) for more. :D


Oh, and here's the context, in case you're not aware: http://vodpod.com/watch/5281104-bill-oreilly-proves-gods-existence


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 19, 2011, 09:18:21 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/ChickenSoup.jpg?t=1298139466)
Notice the price on this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 19, 2011, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 19, 2011, 09:18:21 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/ChickenSoup.jpg?t=1298139466)
Notice the price on this.

Cool!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 22, 2011, 03:01:50 AM
(http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5134/32384218.jpg) (http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/2850/82183330.jpg)

NZ today :c
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 22, 2011, 03:12:19 AM
OMG! I can't believe my eyes that a mere 6.3 can produce such a disaster (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/christchurch-earthquake/index.html)... What were those buildings made from?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 05:07:00 AM
Quote from: Eusebius on February 22, 2011, 03:12:19 AM
OMG! I can't believe my eyes that a mere 6.3 can produce such a disaster (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/christchurch-earthquake/index.html)... What were those buildings made from?

Silly question, you can see exactly what the building was made from, scattered on the ground.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 22, 2011, 05:32:24 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 05:07:00 AM
Silly question

Yes I know, but I couldn't help it. I hope some heads in the Construction Safety Department or whatever they have there will fall. It is inconceivable and unpardonable to build like this in a region with high seismic risk.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 22, 2011, 05:33:22 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 05:07:00 AM
Silly question, you can see exactly what the building was made from, scattered on the ground.   :P

LOL

I have taken a strong liking at a spiritual level to this.  It speaks to me of Gods existence in our own solitary existence, and our singular search for that.  There was another pic I took a liking to, set in the late 1800's or so, a fellow waking up in bed to a shining angel coming through the ruins of the roof.  I lost that pic, anyone know what it was again?   Hang on, it was probably in here I found it!  I'm away to trawl the thread...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on February 22, 2011, 05:44:34 AM
Quote from: John of Glasgow on February 22, 2011, 05:33:22 AM
LOL

I have taken a strong liking at a spiritual level to this.  It speaks to me of Gods existence in our own solitary existence, and our singular search for that.  There was another pic I took a liking to, set in the late 1800's or so, a fellow waking up in bed to a shining angel coming through the ruins of the roof.  I lost that pic, anyone know what it was again?   Hang on, it was probably in here I found it!  I'm away to trawl the thread...

For art we have other threads. Can someone teach John the basics of GMG?

Henk
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 22, 2011, 05:46:02 AM
Henk, I used to like you.
I haven't a clue whats happened to you.   :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 05:47:00 AM
Quote from: Henk on February 22, 2011, 05:44:34 AM
For art we have other threads. Can someone teach John the basics of GMG?

Henk

The thread is "Pictures I like" and I see a picture he likes.  Get it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 06:07:24 AM
Quote from: Henk on February 22, 2011, 05:55:40 AM
Yes, you're right. I suppose I just lost track because of that picture of Arielle Kebbel. I now have an image of her to stimulate my fantasies.

You think this is suited to the "Pictures I like" thread?  Isn't there a "too much information" thread somewhere?   ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on February 22, 2011, 06:13:07 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 06:07:24 AM
I you think this is suited to the "Pictures I like" thread.  Isn't there a "too much information" thread somewhere?   ???

The software hasn't a notebloc function yet, for linking with Facebook.

Henk
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 22, 2011, 09:08:39 AM
Quote from: Eusebius on February 22, 2011, 03:12:19 AM
OMG! I can't believe my eyes that a mere 6.3 can produce such a disaster (http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/christchurch-earthquake/index.html)... What were those buildings made from?

It was apparently at the epicentre.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 09:12:19 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on February 22, 2011, 09:08:39 AM
It was apparently at the epicentre.

Also, Richter scale measures how much energy was released, but there are other factors which influence the level of damage that buildings will sustain.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 22, 2011, 09:24:45 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 09:12:19 AM
Also, Richter scale measures how much energy was released

Not how close a friend one is to George?

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 22, 2011, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 09:12:19 AM
Also, Richter scale measures how much energy was released, but there are other factors which influence the level of damage that buildings will sustain.

Quite so. I overlooked one of the most important: how deep in the crust the quake took place. In Romania we are accustomed to deep earthquakes (> 30 km deep down in the crust). A 6.3 here would scare us like hell but not have that catastrophic impact. But in the case of Christchurch it apparently was only 4 km below and that explains the disaster.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 22, 2011, 06:36:39 PM
Quote from: Henk on February 22, 2011, 05:55:40 AM
Yes, you're right. I suppose I just lost track because of that picture of Arielle Kebbel. I now have an image of her to stimulate my fantasies.

Henk

Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on February 22, 2011, 06:07:24 AM
I you think this is suited to the "Pictures I like" thread.  Isn't there a "too much information" thread somewhere?   ???
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on February 22, 2011, 06:49:33 PM
Damn computer programmer. :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on March 18, 2011, 08:58:31 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on February 11, 2011, 03:57:07 AM
(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6623/italianghettomotherfuck.jpg)

this looks disturbingly like my landlord

(also lolol @ filename)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 22, 2011, 05:13:10 PM
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3271/1299519157832.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2011, 05:22:45 PM
The astonishingly gorgeous Kate Beckinsale:

(http://api.ning.com/files/7LrxgvIwvaoifW0i*iwIlrTaPcAHCRI2LtB1A*QXmc8HWTMmVJFwoMKNa5B*yWyXrmHSTY8ugW5ViIUeKxBI33o*ZKr6ezIy/katebeckinsale30.jpg)

(http://www.celebrity-pictures.ca/Celebrities/Kate-Beckinsale/Kate-Beckinsale-75-small.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Vcbw9L2sDc/TNGQA69-ZZI/AAAAAAAAAy4/eMudsy72_Vg/s1600/kate-beckinsale-gq.jpg)

(http://www.celebs101.com/wallpapers/Kate_Beckinsale/157939/Kate_Beckinsale_099.jpg)

(http://www.celebs101.com/wallpapers/Kate_Beckinsale/157936/Kate_Beckinsale_096.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 03, 2011, 04:56:50 PM
Trust nobody :P

(http://i.imgur.com/QAcJm.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/QAcJm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on April 03, 2011, 05:09:43 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on April 03, 2011, 04:56:50 PM
Trust nobody :P

(http://i.imgur.com/QAcJm.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/QAcJm.jpg)

Maybe that was posted by left-wing partisans to defame right wingers.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on April 04, 2011, 08:21:40 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on March 22, 2011, 05:13:10 PM
(http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3271/1299519157832.jpg)

That made me laugh well out loud.  What a mis-identification, presumably by a worried child, Tyler.  I'm glad my wee crunchie munching Woots is not the same.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 12, 2011, 11:05:25 PM
Well, this puts things in perspective. Today's APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110413.html).

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1104/cena_csiro_900.jpg)


What if you could see the huge radio jets of Centaurus A rising? The Cen A radio jets are not only over a million light years long, they occupy an angular area over 200 times greater than the full Moon in Earth's sky. The jets are expelled by a violent black hole millions of times the mass of our Sun embedded deep in the center of nearby active galaxy Cen A. Somehow, the black hole creates the fast moving jets as other matter falls in. In this picture, radio telescopes from the Australian Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) near Narrabri, NSW, Australia, were captured in front of a full Moon, with a radio image of Cen A superposed at its real angular size in the background. The above picture includes the most detailed map yet of any galaxy-class radio jets in the universe, taking several years and over 1,000 hours exposure time to complete. Details in the photo may yield clues as to how radio jets interact with stars and intergalactic dust. The light dots in the image depict not stars, but typically other radio bright galaxies in the even more distant universe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 15, 2011, 08:37:25 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Donjm.jpg)

+

http://www.youtube.com/v/7_HMLvLB7b0

Romantic nerds :3
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 16, 2011, 03:38:46 PM
That Chrono Trigger thing was really cool!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on April 20, 2011, 07:27:16 PM
Dear Leader, your breath is so fresh!

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216839_195170047187499_121422304562274_440023_2146387_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 20, 2011, 07:31:00 PM
Yeah, keep on liking that possum or whatever photo album on Facebook, because it links me to the new pics, and I actually look forward to it! Tons of great stuff there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CD on April 21, 2011, 02:37:44 PM
That's my friend Jeremiah. The page is probably the best thing about FB.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on April 28, 2011, 12:50:25 PM
I'm not sure I like this picture, but it sure is impressive.  Tuscaloosa Alabama, the morning after....

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_606w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2011/04/28/Style/Images/USA-WEATHERdsy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on May 20, 2011, 07:04:01 PM
;D

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223388_202640639773773_121422304562274_483279_4064903_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on May 23, 2011, 11:32:17 AM
Still love the Richard D. James grin pictures.

(http://lumpen.com/events/smf3/windowlicker3.jpg)
(http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/65/swublogwe1.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MMEYK9A0L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 24, 2011, 12:29:38 AM
Quote from: Coco on May 20, 2011, 07:04:01 PM
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223388_202640639773773_121422304562274_483279_4064903_n.jpg)

From the series "Monarchs of the World", today: Barack Obama, The Sun Tan King.

Ruling house: White House.

Branch: Obamite.

Style: His Republican Majesty Barack I the Nobelprizewinner, President of the USoA, Duke of Abbottabad, Viscount of Guantanamo, Marquess of Deveselu (http://www.state.gov/t/avc/rls/162446.htm).

Motto: "Yes we can"

Coat of Arms: on a blue shield a white dove carrying an air-to-ground missile in its beak.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 24, 2011, 05:00:52 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 24, 2011, 12:29:38 AM
Style: His Republican Majesty

Wha...? :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 24, 2011, 05:22:14 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 24, 2011, 05:00:52 AM
Wha...? :o

USA is a Republic, not a Monarchy, therefore no Royal Majesty. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 29, 2011, 03:39:19 PM
Took this one today.  $:)

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4508/police1t.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 29, 2011, 03:45:22 PM
Ooooooooooooohhhhhh, ooooooooooooohhhhhhh I'm gonna tell on you!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 29, 2011, 03:47:29 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 29, 2011, 03:45:22 PM
Ooooooooooooohhhhhh, ooooooooooooohhhhhhh I'm gonna tell on you!

Too late. The damage's been done.  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 29, 2011, 03:57:57 PM
One day, it will be remembered forever as equal to the picture of the man standing up to the tanks in Tiananmen square.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 29, 2011, 05:07:43 PM
George learned that day that the police were only trying to protect him from landmines... :'(

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 29, 2011, 06:31:59 PM
Quote from: mozartfan on May 29, 2011, 05:07:43 PM
George learned that day that the police were only trying to protect him from landmines... :'(

;D

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on May 29, 2011, 06:47:47 PM
Actual photo of George:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v6Vx4TUIw6Y/SdFBL2UI-KI/AAAAAAAABko/0at-LJlNefw/s400/wile+e+coyote.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 29, 2011, 06:49:40 PM
Now everyone knows why I chose the angle I did.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 07:11:14 AM
Quote from: George on May 29, 2011, 03:39:19 PM
Took this one today.  $:)

What's it for? (Apart from the land mines.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 30, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 07:11:14 AM
What's it for? (Apart from the land mines.)

Fun.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 11:00:57 AM
Quote from: George on May 30, 2011, 10:58:26 AM
Fun.

I meant the police line or whatever it's called. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 30, 2011, 11:02:38 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 11:00:57 AM
I meant the police line or whatever it's called. ;D

To keep people contained, off the street, usually.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 30, 2011, 11:05:05 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 11:00:57 AM
I meant the police line or whatever it's called. ;D

They really hate jaywalking ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 30, 2011, 11:08:08 AM
Quote from: George on May 30, 2011, 11:02:38 AM
To keep people contained, off the street, usually.

Thanks.

Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on May 30, 2011, 11:05:05 AM
They really hate jaywalking ;)

Yes. I find that a bit too uptight about a little careless wandering in the middle of the road.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 30, 2011, 11:45:40 AM
Here's a picture I like that I used recently in a thread, which apparently didn't go over so well with the OP:

(http://www.tuwc.net/confused_old_lady.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 30, 2011, 02:52:13 PM
I like those Corbis photos. I included one on my first slide of my "cyberterrorism" powerpoint presentation.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Cyberterrorism.jpg?t=1306795859)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 30, 2011, 04:43:20 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 30, 2011, 02:52:13 PM
I like those Corbis photos. I included one on my first slide of my "cyberterrorism" powerpoint presentation.
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Cyberterrorism.jpg?t=1306795859)

I'll have to checkout some more Corbis photos. These are pretty funny.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 30, 2011, 05:20:17 PM
I should just go ahead and post my actual powerpoint presentation:

http://www.youtube.com/v/dYqXUr2oAjo

Hehe  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 30, 2011, 05:23:45 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 30, 2011, 05:20:17 PM
I should just go ahead and post my actual powerpoint presentation:

http://www.youtube.com/v/dYqXUr2oAjo

Hehe  8)

There we go I resized it, so I don't need a magnifying glass to see it.

P.S. What the hell is this supposed to be? Was this for a class or something?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on May 30, 2011, 05:24:11 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 30, 2011, 05:20:17 PM
I should just go ahead and post my actual powerpoint presentation:

http://www.youtube.com/v/dYqXUr2oAjo

Hehe  8)

Do you claim that this has a point?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 30, 2011, 05:27:14 PM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on May 30, 2011, 05:24:11 PM
Do you claim that this has a point?
It doesn't, my friend. Absolutely no point. Just one of my ways of making normal, boring classwork as bizarre as I possibly could.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 03, 2011, 05:33:21 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/VY81B.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 04, 2011, 06:37:28 AM
A picture of your hookers George? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 04, 2011, 06:45:35 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 04, 2011, 06:37:28 AM
A picture of your hookers George? ;D

I wish.  ;)

(to be associated with Kristen Wiig in any way possible is my life's goal)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 04, 2011, 07:07:55 AM
Quote from: Coco on June 04, 2011, 07:01:26 AM
It's porn actress Sasha Grey, proving that people famous for being famous can be just as pretentious as average people. :)

;D

Yeah, I thought it was her.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 04, 2011, 11:55:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/c9lZN.png) (http://imgur.com/c9lZN)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 04, 2011, 01:15:35 PM
Translation? :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 04, 2011, 01:40:35 PM
It doesn't make much more sense tbh, but:

(http://i.imgur.com/HZySF.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/HZySF.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 04, 2011, 05:17:32 PM
Quote from: Coco on June 04, 2011, 04:44:25 PM
Forget that people usually only pose for photos with books they don't actually read.
Yeah, I doubt she ever read that book. I know I haven't. But pretending is fun...  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 04, 2011, 06:33:19 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 04, 2011, 06:24:18 PM
Okay. But you started it.  :D

True dat.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 04, 2011, 06:41:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/MOUSN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/MOUSN.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 04, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
Have fun explaining that one to future employers :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 04, 2011, 06:58:46 PM
I used to have a friend who would sit there in the bus, cutting words and stuff into his arms. Other than that, he was completely normal...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on June 04, 2011, 08:58:31 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 04, 2011, 06:41:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/MOUSN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/MOUSN.jpg)

I like the way "piece" is spelled wrong.

This is classic:

http://xkcd.com/202/

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 04, 2011, 09:14:47 PM
That particular comic is so right about youtube comments that I don't know whether to laugh or cry! :D :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on June 05, 2011, 12:22:25 AM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on June 04, 2011, 08:58:31 PM
I like the way "piece" is spelled wrong.

Not to mention pentergram.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on June 05, 2011, 01:38:04 PM
There is a tab to, 'report abuse.' I take it that includes self abuse. Someomne ought to report him.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Antoine Marchand on June 05, 2011, 02:05:05 PM
Quote from: Coco on June 04, 2011, 04:44:25 PM
Forget that people usually only pose for photos with books they don't actually read.

Well, actually I buy books, but I don't read them. :P Anyway, I hope that satanically adorable creature doesn't waste her time reading about Existentialism. It's that old-fashioned!   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 05, 2011, 02:25:29 PM
I was thinking that. Existentialism is soooo 1950s. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 06, 2011, 12:26:26 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 10:07:50 AM
I absolutely adore her, and she's such a lovely person. She's extremely charming, and her acting has approved in each role that I've seen her in. I have high hopes for her continuing success.

:)
I've heard she's not a very likeable person at all- if she isn't, I don't approve. But... I don't know her personally- just what I've heard, so I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on June 06, 2011, 12:28:30 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 06, 2011, 12:26:26 PM
I've heard she's not a very likeable person at all- if she isn't, I don't approve. But... I don't know her personally- just what I've heard, so I could be wrong.

You don't know her.  She looks good on screen.  Is there anything else you need to know about her?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 06, 2011, 12:38:15 PM
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on June 06, 2011, 12:28:30 PM
You don't know her.  She looks good on screen.  Is there anything else you need to know about her?
Nah, I don't really care about her. I'm just saying if she really is a mean, snotty little brat, then I wouldn't think of a person very highly, no matter how they look. I know a girl that looks just as good and is very, very nice. I don't respect spoiled, rich brats at all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 06, 2011, 01:38:00 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 01:26:51 PM
And where exactly did you come across this info? From Michael Bay?

Oh that's just Greg's avoidant personality disorder kicking in! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 06, 2011, 01:43:21 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 01:26:51 PM
And where exactly did you come across this info? From Michael Bay?
I was watching TV and a few people who worked with her on the Transformers set were complaining about her. From what they said, it sounds like she's really stuck up and not nice at all. But... that's according to them, so who knows.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on June 06, 2011, 01:47:33 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 01:45:38 PM
You know we have this wonderful thing called the internet, and on the internet we have this wonderful thing called youtube, and on youtube they have this wonder function called search, and using this search function one can type in the name Megan Fox interviews, and get it from the horse's mouth rather than the horse's ass.

..or maybe you can text.

Soon we'll be reading about the restraining order...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:05:53 PM
for balance :)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/v78siv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 06, 2011, 06:07:12 PM
That picture has ALOT of red! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:11:31 PM
There's a similarity! Who he?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:21:49 PM
Oh my.

Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 06:13:20 PM
That beautiful man, who you can see fully nude in Kinsey, is Peter Sarsgaard. (And let me say, yum.)

Oh, that's him? I'm so bad with celebrity faces.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 06, 2011, 06:25:38 PM
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_krxth4rKUJ1qzoj6fo1_400.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/32275_1435934907732_1513751238_1066695_8157424_n.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SqvWy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:27:03 PM
"Are you serious Wendy?" ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:29:57 PM
Ha, I always associate that actor with having no hair (I think he was bald on the cover of one of his movies).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 06, 2011, 06:31:20 PM
He'll always be the sheriff of Deadwood to me. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:37:07 PM
Needs a haircut :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 06, 2011, 06:39:24 PM
Quote from: The Six on June 06, 2011, 06:25:38 PM
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/32275_1435934907732_1513751238_1066695_8157424_n.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/SqvWy.jpg)
I've seen this before. Loved it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 06, 2011, 06:42:12 PM
Quote from: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:11:31 PM
There's a similarity! Who he?

(http://content.clearchannel.com/cc-common/mlib/2097/06/2097_1277209514.jpg)

Philo -  ;)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 06, 2011, 06:42:42 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 06:28:14 PM
(http://images.wikia.com/theoffice/images/4/48/Timothy_olyphant.jpg)

He was sooo great in The Girl Next Door.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 06, 2011, 06:46:49 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 06:43:09 PM
Oh yeah. I definitely love him. He makes pretty good music as well.

:-*

I have a man crush on Brandon.

But dontcha see the resemblance to Saarsgard? 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 06, 2011, 06:49:52 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 06:48:02 PM
I support both of those statements.

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 06:56:35 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 06, 2011, 06:53:29 PM
(http://celebritywonder.ugo.com/picture/Justin_Tranter/SingerJustin_A__Wyman_60842799.jpg)

Too manicured!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 06, 2011, 07:28:15 PM
(http://thesnort.com/pics/slapfight.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 07, 2011, 12:41:26 AM
Quote from: Coco on June 06, 2011, 07:28:15 PM
(http://thesnort.com/pics/slapfight.gif)

Nice sideburns :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 07, 2011, 12:55:07 AM
Lovely girls, certainly, but how can you 'fancy' a picture?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on June 07, 2011, 01:16:05 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 07, 2011, 01:10:09 PM
Well, I just thought that picture looked good. I don't think I would want to hear her talk. Her music is painful enough.

Wise decision.  I saw a brief news blurb about how she was made editor for a day at some London Newspaper.  She's sitting there in the staff meeting dressed like a circus side-show, whining that she's not part of the "in" crowed and gets bullied every day. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13419324

Words do not avail.   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 08, 2011, 09:01:16 AM
:D

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2vcx643.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 08, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
That just has to be a joke...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on June 08, 2011, 09:03:22 AM
Quote from: Coco on June 08, 2011, 09:01:16 AM
:D

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2vcx643.png)


To coin a phrase - OMG!  :o :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 08, 2011, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: Coco on June 08, 2011, 09:01:16 AM
:D

(http://i55.tinypic.com/2vcx643.png)

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

How on earth did you spot it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on June 08, 2011, 11:03:22 AM
Man, only 10 out of 61? . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 08, 2011, 11:05:01 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 08, 2011, 11:03:22 AM
Man, only 10 out of 61? . . .

You can reverse it: 51 out of 61 apparently know who Nietzsche was and when he lived --- not bad at all, I should say.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on June 08, 2011, 02:40:34 PM
What's not to like here:

(http://www.photobasement.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/awesomealbum.jpg)  (http://webextras.allmusic.com/200905/e98c3c952f9bb14a.jpg)

(http://poperepair.com/sites/default/files/1591/function_lust.jpg)  (http://img1.wantitall.co.za/images/ShowImage.aspx?ImageId=Roger-Bobo-Rainbo-Bo-Man-With-the-Golden-Tuba%7C61rk9PAqxZL.jpg)


Beethoven and Bach are certainly two of my favorites, I wonder why?


Wikipedia:
St. John received attention for her somewhat controversial photo on the cover of her debut album, "Bach Works for Violin Solo" (1996). The cover features St. John holding a violin across her chest while appearing otherwise unclothed. The rationale for this cover was that unaccompanied Bach exposed the artist completely, and the cover art was designed to evoke this sentiment. The album sold 25,000 copies, a very high number by the standards of the classical music industry.
Yes. Very profound.

(http://www.larastjohn.com/images/coverbachworks.jpg) (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FPpiWNARTt4/SPdW-ZHg4-I/AAAAAAAAFV8/PiKKF9m55Cc/s400/innocentear.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on June 11, 2011, 05:58:35 PM
My favourite magazine...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 11, 2011, 06:02:39 PM
LOL ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 11, 2011, 06:04:24 PM
That was great John!  Loved every line!! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 11, 2011, 06:27:35 PM
Quote from: DavidW on June 11, 2011, 06:04:24 PM
That was great John!  Loved every line!! :D

Indeed. I am just hurt that I didn't make the cover.  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 11, 2011, 06:56:47 PM
Strangely, I was so busy reading the content of it that the last thing I realized was the Mahler graffiti background. Nice!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 11, 2011, 07:59:50 PM
Quote from: John of Glasgow on June 11, 2011, 05:58:35 PM
My favourite magazine...

LOL....this was funny as hell, John! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 11, 2011, 09:28:43 PM
(http://pete.com/files/photos/dear-yellow-pages.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 13, 2011, 11:29:09 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/40U8A.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CHG19.jpg)
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3467/gooddoggieln7.jpg)
(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/grygse/dowatnow2/44022e6a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 16, 2011, 07:58:39 AM
I guess everybody needs a good luck charm, especially a WWII bomber crew member:



(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/net/20110614/capt.b9f6a9dd3ce4239190c44b3cfe7813b6.jpeg?x=250&y=345&q=85&sig=NqUqWthwgvhkbCTHU7utkQ--)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 16, 2011, 07:18:42 PM
Heh!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 16, 2011, 08:56:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/JQ37s.jpg)

&

(http://i.imgur.com/Rij0Q.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 17, 2011, 08:48:29 AM
alternately:

(http://mystylefest.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/coco-chanel-coco-chanel-i-006.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 17, 2011, 08:53:40 AM
With all those pearls, do you have to ask? :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Antoine Marchand on June 18, 2011, 12:24:34 PM
These different pictures of the French harpsichordist Blandine Verlet:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kqVnMOFzPtU/TR5DXCVur4I/AAAAAAAABQg/YTvantdGTIg/s1600/Verlet%2BToccatas%2BONE%2BFront%2Bcopy.jpg)(http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Pic-NonVocal-BIG/Verlet-K10%5BPhilips%5D.jpg)(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/7267175/Blandine+Verlet+VerletBlandine022.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 19, 2011, 08:13:43 AM
She has aged gracefully.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on June 19, 2011, 04:55:49 PM
(http://ilol.co/upload_pic/1151.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 20, 2011, 08:21:58 AM
I've become increasingly interested in the works of Alice Neel (1900-1984). She was an absolute master of portraits. She is noted for her direct and emotional style, which appears Expressionistic.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HVJbx7jKvOg/TDRKEWIIk8I/AAAAAAAAAqU/xKnzBMFJrfc/s1600/neel-1.jpg)

(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lioj3bTN4U1qbsgj6.jpg)

(http://www.abbeville.com/images-catalog/full-size/0789207680.interior03.jpg)

(http://www.d-talks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Alice-Neel-portrait-of-Sam-oil-on-canvas-from-the-Estate-of-Alice-Neel.jpg)

(http://artmarketingsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/neel_rubber_plant.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l31gSOwWaKI/Tb8LCh4G3KI/AAAAAAAAAHE/58Pxy_5grhY/s1600/1296809501_large-image_alice_neel_jerry_sokol_1964_014_oil_painting_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on June 20, 2011, 09:19:19 AM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on February 04, 2011, 08:25:48 AM
I like Atkinson Grimshaw, too. Wonderfully atmospheric.

On Wikipedia, btw, it says: "A new retrospective exhibition John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836 - 1893): Painter of Moonlight is due to run from 16 April 2011 to 4 September 2011 at Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate"...

Thank you, I missed this.  I'm going to try make it on 2nd August, or sometime thereafter...it will be worth every penny - Harrogate is one of the most beautiful of Yorkshire towns inteh Summer too!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 20, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

Sam Dillemans

(http://www.fmbrussel.be/assets/img/kingkong3/dillemansmemorial.jpg)


P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 20, 2011, 12:58:55 PM

Sam Dillemans

(http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_ons003200001_01/_ons003200001ill108.gif)

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 20, 2011, 12:59:57 PM

Sam Dillemans - selfportrait


(http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/_ons003200001_01/_ons003200001ill107.gif)


P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 20, 2011, 01:44:43 PM
Yes, Sam Dillemans is a great artist. One of the few working today that I admire. His skill is remarkable. Peter Doig is also another artist whose work impresses me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on June 20, 2011, 01:52:27 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 20, 2011, 01:44:43 PM
Yes, Sam Dillemans is a great artist. One of the few working today that I admire. His skill is remarkable. Peter Doig is also another artist whose work impresses me.

Funny you should mention that - last week I saw this Peter Doig painting, "Blotter," (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG_dg8jxA6Y/TI4ndgue1oI/AAAAAAAABtw/qjoEzSs_ZaA/s1600/Doig-Blotter-my-photo.jpg) in person and was absolutely blown away. Never mind the poor quality of the random internet photo: it is a spectacular work. It's in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, if you ever do a European tour.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 20, 2011, 02:01:34 PM
Quote from: Brian on June 20, 2011, 01:52:27 PM
Funny you should mention that - last week I saw this Peter Doig painting, "Blotter," (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG_dg8jxA6Y/TI4ndgue1oI/AAAAAAAABtw/qjoEzSs_ZaA/s1600/Doig-Blotter-my-photo.jpg) in person and was absolutely blown away. Never mind the poor quality of the random internet photo: it is a spectacular work. It's in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, if you ever do a European tour.

Yes, that is a great painting, Brian. It's nice to see some artists still actually painting their art. This, for me, is where the real talent is.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 22, 2011, 12:26:02 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1vFk1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 22, 2011, 12:40:07 PM
 ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 22, 2011, 05:18:26 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/WuXqv.jpg)

(http://content.ytmnd.com/content/6/9/8/698f9d1e00657b925e3ca096590ce599.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 27, 2011, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 27, 2011, 12:29:27 PM
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/11/10/078e1d0f-5354-4453-a5b8-b9435b3a061e.jpg)

hipster kitty!

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmfstuAT7i1qdapaao1_250.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 27, 2011, 09:12:04 PM
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2715/tstdhived.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 28, 2011, 07:04:09 AM
Hm, I've never really understood the whole admiring actresses thing... are there any actresses I might like, Sarge?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on June 28, 2011, 07:12:27 AM
Quote from: Greg on June 28, 2011, 07:04:09 AM
Hm, I've never really understood the whole admiring actresses thing...

FWIW, that seems a bit alien to me, as well.  Speaking as a chap who does not at all mind watching Barbara Feldon, Diana Rigg or Carolyn Jones . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 28, 2011, 07:19:44 AM
Quote from: Greg on June 28, 2011, 07:04:09 AM
Hm, I've never really understood the whole admiring actresses thing... are there any actresses I might like, Sarge?


I posted two actresses (one with a pistol) because Philo posted two actors (one with a pistol). If he'd had shown us two hot male lawyers, I would have responded in kind (the Harvard Law Review has a centerfold in each issue  :D )

As to your question: I have no idea. The Eurasian Laura Gemser, perhaps?

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3119/3229151118_721ffb8ede_o.jpg)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 28, 2011, 07:31:52 AM
Quote from: Greg on June 28, 2011, 07:04:09 AM
Hm, I've never really understood the whole admiring actresses thing...

Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 28, 2011, 07:12:27 AM
FWIW, that seems a bit alien to me, as well.

It's not their profession I admire...it's simply the fact they are beautiful women...and "better" than men (in the sense that Philo meant).

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on June 28, 2011, 07:57:06 AM
There you go, nothing wrong with appreciating beauty.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 28, 2011, 08:04:34 AM
I like the classics :)

(http://www.larrytt.com/celebrities_playing_tt/james_dean.jpg)

(http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/11/03/dd-industry14_go_0502504392.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 28, 2011, 11:39:28 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 27, 2011, 10:54:58 PM
Is there something better than beautiful men?

I've never tasted beautiful men so I can't say... but I'm with Sarge nevertheless, all the way by a long shot.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 28, 2011, 04:40:47 PM
Philo and Sarge should have some kind of deathmatch to decide whether one is gayer than the other is straight (edit: or vice versa, natch) :P

Also:

(http://i.imgur.com/kl9xQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 28, 2011, 06:02:56 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 28, 2011, 04:40:47 PM
Philo and Sarge should have some kind of deathmatch to decide whether one is gayer than the other is straight (edit: or vice versa, natch) :P

Also:

(http://i.imgur.com/kl9xQ.jpg)

Who is this a picture of, Lethe?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 29, 2011, 03:22:00 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 28, 2011, 06:02:56 PM
Who is this a picture of, Lethe?

A friend's drunk companions (boyfriend and girlfriend). No grand story, it just looked really cool :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 29, 2011, 04:51:31 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 29, 2011, 03:22:00 AM
A friend's drunk companions (boyfriend and girlfriend). No grand story, it just looked really cool :)

I thought he'd just won the ATM lottery  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 29, 2011, 04:53:48 AM
At first I thought the girl was one of those people monitoring the indoor row of machines

"FREE PEN"
"Err, sir, you can't take that"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 29, 2011, 07:13:54 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/2/1/1/67211_v1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 29, 2011, 07:19:40 AM
Quote from: Greg on June 29, 2011, 06:40:23 AM
Would be nice except I find that hairstyle horrible!  :-X

I think David Lynch was going for a retro look here: late 50s, early 60s style. Since that's when puberty hit me, and girls became suddenly important, I find the style "attractive" even though I don't like it either. Such is the power of hormones  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 29, 2011, 11:21:10 AM
Yesterday we had a terrific & quite terrifying thunderstorm over Belgium . More rain and hail in ca 6 hours than in May and June combined...

Just before that first ear shattering thunderclap, people ran for shelter. Felix Valloton caught such a moment to perfection.

(http://madinkbeard.com/blog/wp-content/images/vallotton3.jpg)

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 29, 2011, 01:49:25 PM
Quote from: Florestan on June 28, 2011, 11:39:28 AM
I've never tasted beautiful men so I can't say... but I'm with Sarge nevertheless, all the way by a long shot.  ;D

Quote from: Philoctetes on June 28, 2011, 03:02:55 PM
At least your honest about your uninformed bias.
I was responding to these posts. Florestan says he prefers women even though he has never tried men.
My point was that sometimes you don't have to have all of the information, or experience, to decide whether you'll like something or not. Florestan isn't quite "uninformed"- he can tell by looking at someone whether he likes it or not.

Now, you like both men and women, so my example for you would be- would like to get intimate with an obese old person (man or woman)? (then again, maybe you like that, who knows).  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 29, 2011, 06:07:44 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 29, 2011, 06:02:40 PM
Where did you get any of this? You've made some assumptions that surely couldn't have been drawn from my postings.
Now you know how I feel!  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 29, 2011, 06:14:58 PM
D'Onofrio is great. He's aged very well.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Que on June 29, 2011, 07:51:18 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 29, 2011, 06:02:40 PM
Where did you get any of this? You've made some assumptions that surely couldn't have been drawn from my postings.

And his statements were idiotic. I didn't see any arguments.
Quote from: Greg on June 29, 2011, 06:07:44 PM
Now you know how I feel!  ;D ;)
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 29, 2011, 06:11:05 PM
How so? I essentially quoted you in my responses.

A rather tiring discussion, though I see no malintent on either side.

Let's not go on forever and let it be. OK guys? :)

Q
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 05:35:31 AM
Kinda wish I could join in on the celebrity love-fest (it looks fun, in a Pokemon kind of way) but I tend to only be able to feel attraction or appeal towards people I know irl - the sickly sheen of the actor and the well-lit photoshoot or a carefully stage-managed public persona is hard to admire :\ It's like - they're supposed to be beautiful, but I find that this means nothing to me. I don't know if anybody else is like that - it's technically an irrational POV as it involves other factors outweighing a supposed simple truth.

Now that I think about it, my favourite people irl would be considered pretty bad looking by these standards ;D Wouldn't have it any other way.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 30, 2011, 05:51:37 AM
No, I can relate too. I view celeb-watching as completely separate from finding people attractive in real life and more akin to looking at nice buildings.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Père Malfait on June 30, 2011, 06:02:06 AM
Getting away from the celebrity beefcake for a moment . . .    ::)

I collect Vanitas paintings (unfortunately all in reproductions, as befits my chronic impecunity), and this is one of my favorites:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/advocatus_diaboli/Franciscus_Gysbrechts_-_Vanitas-1.jpg)

Vanitas, by Franciscus Gysbrechts (or Gijsbrechts), (b. before 1630, d. after 1680)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 30, 2011, 06:58:48 AM
Quote from: Père Malfait on June 30, 2011, 06:02:06 AM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b45/advocatus_diaboli/Franciscus_Gysbrechts_-_Vanitas-1.jpg)
I can't find a bigger picture of this...
but I'm wonder if this is by the same artist.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21QKJNS4RBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 07:26:24 AM
Google suggests one David Bailly:

(http://i.imgur.com/rZkrJ.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 09:25:35 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 30, 2011, 09:04:47 AM
Here's a "normal" chick though:

Hehe, here's my normality obsession...

(http://i.imgur.com/zWyVB.jpg)

Bring tha acne scars ;D Totally obsessed with them perfectly interlocking zig-zaggy toothy smiles.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 10:41:47 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on June 30, 2011, 10:23:29 AM
I always worry about people not in the public sphere. It's one of the main reasons I refrain from posting images of "normal" people.

Same, I am enormously protective of my real life friends (and myself -_-). Online people have screwed up standards - sometimes all you have to do is reveal you're dating an average-to-good-looking person, and some jerk will feel that it's time to mention how ugly they are compared to X film star. Plus all the people who think that but don't mention it. Beauty is a crock of shit :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Père Malfait on June 30, 2011, 12:17:18 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 30, 2011, 06:58:48 AM
I can't find a bigger picture of this...
but I'm wonder if this is by the same artist.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21QKJNS4RBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Interesting/amusing use of the Bailly Vanitas. I like the superimposition of Prokofiev's head onto the framed portrait.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 30, 2011, 12:46:26 PM
 ;D Time for some real people

(http://knack.rnews.be/images/resized/119/468/757/210/4/250_0_KEEP_RATIO_SCALE_CENTER_FFFFFF.jpg)

Rik Wouters
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 30, 2011, 12:50:10 PM
(http://www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/foerderer/stiftung-im-obersteg/g-jawlensky-selbstb-264.jpg)

Von Jawlensky
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 30, 2011, 03:15:42 PM
(http://cache.dealbreaker.com/uploads/2011/06/easthamptoncapitalonereceipt2.jpg)

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkxulq6hG41qa9crjo1_500.jpg)

(http://pics.spaceghetto.st/images/pfben.jpg)

(http://www.designsoak.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Library-Secret-Door.jpg).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 30, 2011, 07:00:41 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 30, 2011, 05:35:31 AM
Kinda wish I could join in on the celebrity love-fest (it looks fun, in a Pokemon kind of way) but I tend to only be able to feel attraction or appeal towards people I know irl - the sickly sheen of the actor and the well-lit photoshoot or a carefully stage-managed public persona is hard to admire :\ It's like - they're supposed to be beautiful, but I find that this means nothing to me. I don't know if anybody else is like that - it's technically an irrational POV as it involves other factors outweighing a supposed simple truth.

Now that I think about it, my favourite people irl would be considered pretty bad looking by these standards ;D Wouldn't have it any other way.

I personally don't find anything wrong with looking at a good looking celebrity. It's a harmless thing to do. Obviously, it's not real life and these pictures' intended purpose is merely to draw people in. That is all. Is there a superficiality to these types of pictures? Absolutely, but beauty is all around us everyday. There is also a lot of ugliness too, which sometimes overrides everything within a day. So it's nice to look at these pictures. It lets us escape a little bit. These women I've been posting pictures of are merely eye candy for me. Real women don't need to be photographed like this. To find a real woman, would be to look to at everyday people. Every now and again, we find someone that gives us that spark and that overwhelming feeling of passion. For me, I must be attracted to woman's mind first and the rest follows.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
I get that it's not serious and all that, I think that it's just a bizarre reaction on my part. The degree of fame and interest in a person seems to inversely affect my ability to care about their existence. I flick past the pretties and find myself focusing on the slightly perculiar looking ones ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 30, 2011, 07:42:20 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 30, 2011, 07:30:04 PMI flick past the pretties and find myself focusing on the slightly perculiar looking ones ;)

That explains the avatar!

(http://i.imgur.com/J2HQe.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 30, 2011, 07:44:32 PM
Quote from: The Six on June 30, 2011, 07:42:20 PM
That explains the avatar!

Indeed! I tried to persuade a friend that the haircut in that photo would look good on them, but they couldn't get past the horrifying grin and never took my suggestion seriously :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on June 30, 2011, 08:15:13 PM
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k497/animalsbeingdicks/abd-11.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 30, 2011, 08:31:09 PM
 ;D

A new spin on an old saying: What came first, the chicken or the dog?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 01, 2011, 03:05:37 PM
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnnnhutia81qapbyio1_500.gif)

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjlh8sNid1qzma4ho1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1309655800&Signature=UJ0kotmgASDhvRKdKnDQN%2Ft%2Bgd8%3D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 01, 2011, 07:22:10 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on July 01, 2011, 06:32:58 PM

(http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/1/v/1vhd4lfotor5rof.jpg)

Who is this?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 01, 2011, 07:56:23 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on July 01, 2011, 07:26:53 PM
The man is Michael Shannon.
The woman is Terry Farrell.

Damn, I should've known who this woman was she's in one of my favorite TV sitcoms: Becker. She plays Reggie Kostas who runs a diner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 02, 2011, 04:54:08 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on June 30, 2011, 09:25:35 AM
Hehe, here's my normality obsession...
Bring tha acne scars ;D Totally obsessed with them perfectly interlocking zig-zaggy toothy smiles.


(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/avatar_23_1294115567.jpg)

Shostakovich's daughter?  ;D


Sarge

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on July 02, 2011, 04:56:59 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 01, 2011, 03:05:37 PM
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnnnhutia81qapbyio1_500.gif)
Do you remember the game from which this is taken? It seems familiar.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 02, 2011, 04:58:58 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 02, 2011, 04:54:08 AM

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/avatar_23_1294115567.jpg)

Shostakovich's daughter?  ;D


Sarge

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 02, 2011, 05:44:24 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 01, 2011, 03:05:37 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjlh8sNid1qzma4ho1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1309655800&Signature=UJ0kotmgASDhvRKdKnDQN%2Ft%2Bgd8%3D)
This one... lol.  :D
Hey, it's so weird that I don't even know what to think, which is a good thing, according to me. The only explanation I can think of is they were seeing what it would be like if they had superpowers float horizontally. The guy on the top of the cabinets who looks like he's sleeping is threatening to make me die of laughter.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 02, 2011, 05:53:32 AM
planking? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=planking)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on July 02, 2011, 05:58:10 AM
How many bottles of wine are in that picture?  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 02, 2011, 08:59:53 AM
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268889_213640682007102_121422304562274_541047_1610213_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 02, 2011, 01:54:00 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 02, 2011, 04:54:08 AM

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/avatar_23_1294115567.jpg)

Shostakovich's daughter?  ;D

Woah, I didn't notice that (http://i.imgur.com/aKkc3.gif) Truly a fetish to behold ;D

Quote from: Coco on July 02, 2011, 05:53:32 AM
planking? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=planking)

Yip, they're doing it wrong by not looking straight forward, but the magnitude of their achievement otherwise cannot be ignored.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 02, 2011, 07:00:19 PM
Quote from: Coco on July 02, 2011, 05:53:32 AM
planking? (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=planking)
You know, what was so funny was that coincidentally, a guy I work with today told me about stuff some of the Orlando Magic players are doing. When he described it, he basically defined what that picture was, which was new to me the same exact day.
I've heard of the word, just never knew what it meant.

Here's a couple of Dwight Howard:

(http://a2.img.mobypicture.com/22e43fdae1c45594503cc3e61386d70c_view.jpg)
(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/keyj.com/files/2011/07/FireShot-capture-283-With-NBA-Lockout-Looming-Gilbert-Arenas-And-Dwight-Howard-Start-Planking-deadspin_com_5816747_with-nba-lockout-looming-gilbert-arenas-and-dwight-howard-start-planking.png)

I guess it's just a new fad, but I approve!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 02, 2011, 07:33:36 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 02, 2011, 04:56:59 AM
Do you remember the game from which this is taken? It seems familiar.

Is it from "Colossal Cave Adventure"? A buddy of mine got a job at a major computer firm right out of college in the late 1970s and he got to take a computer home -- an extremely big deal at that time. It had a modem that was a padded case about the size of a shoebox that you'd stick the entire telephone receiver into. We'd spend hours playing this game. I remember hating whenever the troll showed up.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 02, 2011, 07:38:31 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 02, 2011, 04:56:59 AM
Do you remember the game from which this is taken? It seems familiar.

Sorry I didn't notice this until it was quoted - I don't know where it's from, I think it's just creative writing based on those old text games.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 02, 2011, 10:46:49 PM
Looks like a $200m budget isn't enough anymore:

(http://i.imgur.com/p4mYe.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/p4mYe.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/mhLTK.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/mhLTK.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 03, 2011, 05:59:24 PM
nerdlolz

(http://i52.tinypic.com/aeobck.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 03, 2011, 11:53:52 PM
Ok - back to reality Philo!

(http://www.getty.edu/oudry/default/images/wandelaar.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 04, 2011, 07:34:54 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 01, 2011, 03:05:37 PM
(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnnnhutia81qapbyio1_500.gif)

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnjlh8sNid1qzma4ho1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1309655800&Signature=UJ0kotmgASDhvRKdKnDQN%2Ft%2Bgd8%3D)

Angry Birds, of course
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 04, 2011, 07:41:35 AM
Abandoned JC Penney:

(http://www.themorningnews.org/images/ghosts_of_shopping_past/06.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 04, 2011, 01:08:07 PM
Quote from: Coco on July 04, 2011, 07:41:35 AM
Abandoned JC Penney:

(http://www.themorningnews.org/images/ghosts_of_shopping_past/06.jpg)
I know a guy in a metal band who works at JC Penney. I wonder if he'd like this picture.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 04, 2011, 01:43:39 PM
Quote from: Greg on July 04, 2011, 01:08:07 PM
I know a guy in a metal band who works at JC Penney. I wonder if he'd like this picture.  :D

Where was this located?  (I'm not in a metal band, but I do work for JCPenney!)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 04, 2011, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 04, 2011, 01:43:39 PM
Where was this located?  (I'm not in a metal band, but I do work for JCPenney!)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Square_Mall
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 04, 2011, 02:15:46 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 04, 2011, 01:43:39 PM
Where was this located?  (I'm not in a metal band, but I do work for JCPenney!)
The guy works at the one in the Mall of Millenia in Orlando, I think. But there are several malls in Orlando, and since I rarely go over there, I can't remember which mall it was we went to.
That would be so funny if you he were your coworker.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 04, 2011, 05:40:05 PM
Quote from: Greg on July 04, 2011, 02:15:46 PM
The guy works at the one in the Mall of Millenia in Orlando, I think. But there are several malls in Orlando, and since I rarely go over there, I can't remember which mall it was we went to.
That would be so funny if you he were your coworker.  :D

Read the Wiki article.  That's just sad.

I'm from further downstate, so I don't know the stores around Orlando. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 04, 2011, 06:22:37 PM
Yep, the whole article is sad. It's like that place is nothing but death, destruction, and poverty (literally).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 05, 2011, 05:36:04 AM
Craig looks better with the beard.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 05, 2011, 07:41:40 AM
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268398_212995582071612_121422304562274_537326_199405_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 05, 2011, 10:12:52 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/lVCrK.jpg)

MFW I thought the back left guy had a sheep's face.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 05, 2011, 05:23:43 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 05, 2011, 10:12:52 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/lVCrK.jpg)

MFW I thought the back left guy had a sheep's face.

I especially like how the kid seems to have fallen asleep.  Must have been a very long grace.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 10, 2011, 10:34:36 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_O0ch3ABb3L4/SzPP8Jshu_I/AAAAAAAAAEo/kleHJ90Vd6E/s400/Skeleton_by_Alexander_Mair_Dornai_1605.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 10, 2011, 10:36:13 AM
(http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/media/vernonImages/1981-1990/1983_27_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on July 10, 2011, 01:45:09 PM
What is that last one, Peter? Some pre-raphaelite allegory?

To keep with the theme

(http://colorofmylife.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/posada9.jpg)

(http://atypicalblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/don_quijote-jose-guadalupe-posada31.jpg)

(http://www.brownpride.com/history/diegorivera/DiegoRivera_DreamCenter.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 10, 2011, 04:31:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1lFMI.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 11, 2011, 01:01:07 AM
(http://data.whicdn.com/images/10461481/580x436_goya_war3_thumb.jpg?1307222228)

Hi Drasko,

i wasn'able to figure out who made that etching/drawing. Definitely late 19th century and possibly by one of the Pre Raphaelites.

The glossy photographs of actors and celebrities ...made me think of Vanitas paintings...the brittleness of Life.

Here's a fragment of François Villon's  "La ballade des pendus" ....

Frères humains qui après nous vivez
N'ayez les coeurs contre nous endurcis,
Car, se pitié de nous pauvres avez,
Dieu en aura plus tost de vous merciz.
Vous nous voyez cy attachez cinq, six
Quant de la chair, que trop avons nourrie,
Elle est pieça devoree et pourrie,
Et nous les os, devenons cendre et pouldre.
De nostre mal personne ne s'en rie :
Mais priez Dieu que tous nous vueille absouldre!

My brothers who live after us,
Don't harden you hearts against us too,

If you have mercy now on us,

God may have mercy upon you.

Five, six, you see us, hung out to view.

When the flesh that nourished us well

Is eaten piecemeal, ah, see it swell,

And we, the bones, are dust and gall,

Let no one make fun of our ill,

But pray that God absolves us all.



And


Many a man I then refused –

Which wasn't wise of me, no jest –

For love of a boy, cunning too,

To whom I gave all my largesse.

I feigned to him unwillingness,

But, by my soul, I loved him bad.

What he showed was his roughness,

Loving me only for what I had.



He could drag me through the dirt,

Trample me underfoot, I'd love him,

Break my back, whatever's worse,

If only he'd ask for a kiss again,

I'd soon forget then every pain.

A glutton, full of what he could win,

He'd embrace me – with him I've lain.

What's he left me? Shame and sin.

 

Now he's dead, these thirty years:

And I live on, old, and grey.

When I think of those times, with tears,

What I was, what I am today,

View myself naked: turn at bay,

Seeing what I am no longer,

Poor, dry, meagre, worn away,

I almost forget myself in anger.



Where's my smooth brow gone:

My arching lashes, yellow hair,

Wide-eyed glances, pretty ones,

That took in the cleverest there:

Nose not too big or small: a pair

Of delicate little ears, the chin

Dimpled: a face oval and fair,

Lovely lips with crimson skin?



The fine slender shoulder-blades:

The long arms, with tapering hands:

My small breasts: the hips well made

Full and firm, and sweetly planned,

All Love's tournaments to withstand:

The broad flanks: the nest of hair,

With plump thighs firmly spanned,

Inside its little garden there?



Now wrinkled forehead, hair gone grey:

Sparse eyelashes: eyes so dim,

That laughed and flashed once every way,

And reeled their roaming victims in:

Nose bent from beauty, ears thin,

Hanging down like moss, a face,

Pallid, dead and bleak, the chin

Furrowed, a skinny-lipped disgrace.



This is the end of human beauty:

Shrivelled arms, hands warped like feet:

The shoulders hunched up utterly:

Breasts....what? In full retreat,

Same with the hips, as with the teats:

Little nest, hah! See the thighs,

Not thighs, thighbones, poor man's meat,

Blotched like sausages, and dried.

From: Le Testament: Les Regrets De La Belle Heaulmière

There's beauty in death and decay...

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 11, 2011, 08:08:27 AM
Quote from: pjme on July 10, 2011, 10:36:13 AM
(http://www.aucklandartgallery.com/media/vernonImages/1981-1990/1983_27_5.jpg)

After it bugging me for a day, this one might be Sandys - it doesn't remind me of Rossetti, and he is the only other one I can think of who engraved extensively:

(http://i.imgur.com/0P27g.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/vuGHZ.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/2SBJE.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 11, 2011, 08:26:12 AM
(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270542_218175851553585_121422304562274_552552_1302519_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 11, 2011, 08:37:29 AM
I saw my first ever "guy in a ridiculous costume outside a store" last week. I was on a bus at the time, and so unfamiliar were the passengers at the sight that we all immediately let out an instinctive "holler" at the guy in question, who in turn waved back.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 11, 2011, 11:21:54 AM
Thanks Drasko,
this is what I found

Until Her Death'
Dinah Maria Mulock, afterwards Craik, 'Until Her Death' Good Words 3, 5 (May 1862)
Illustration by Frederick Sandys. Engraving by Dalziel Brothers
Size: 4" x 5"

And I must not forget our own James Ensor

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lktwdzlXVA1qzultro1_500.png)

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 11, 2011, 11:29:16 AM
And this is a very nice one :

(http://www.mgilleland.com/images/gamelin-skeleton-books.jpg)

Nouveau receuil d'ostéologie et de myologie by Jacques Gamelin (1738-1803)


(http://img46.xooimage.com/files/2/8/8/delvaux-scene-74a8d0.jpg)

And Paul Delvaux.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 11, 2011, 02:46:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/qBWMP.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 11, 2011, 05:37:47 PM
The Dance of Death is actually a late medieval/early Renaissance meme, especially in Northern and Central Europe.
(http://www.godecookery.com/macabre/holdod/holdod25.jpg)(http://www.godecookery.com/macabre/holdod/holdod34.jpg)(http://www.godecookery.com/macabre/holdod/holdod11.jpg)

are all from a series by Hans Holbein.  You can find the full series here:
http://www.godecookery.com/macabre/holdod/holdod.htm
with further links to Holbein's Alphabet of Death (Initial letters artistically engraved ) and various medieval horribeness.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wanderer on July 11, 2011, 08:54:37 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 11, 2011, 02:46:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/qBWMP.jpg)

They must be relatives.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2011, 12:57:31 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on July 11, 2011, 08:54:37 PM
They must be relatives.

Well, the first might be taken as a typo, but the second... LOL.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 12, 2011, 01:22:38 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/heavy-load.jpg)


(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/w1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 12, 2011, 01:30:21 PM
Hey, lay off his memories or I will set my gigglebytes on you!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 12, 2011, 07:28:21 PM
Bohuslav Martinu:

(http://patachonf.free.fr/musique/martinu/img/martinu2p.jpg)

James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson approve this picture. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on July 15, 2011, 10:38:29 AM
Quote from: pjme on July 11, 2011, 01:01:07 AM
Hi Drasko,

i wasn'able to figure out who made that etching/drawing. Definitely late 19th century and possibly by one of the Pre Raphaelites.

The glossy photographs of actors and celebrities ...made me think of Vanitas paintings...the brittleness of Life.

Here's a fragment of François Villon's  "La ballade des pendus" ....

Hi Peter, sorry for bit late reply, I was offline for a few days.

I have very lovely book of Villon in Serbian translation illustrated with some early Vladimir Velickovic prints. Modern prints and 15th century poetry go better than one might think.

(http://www.affordableart101.com/images/velickovic%2075.JPG)(http://www.affordableart101.com/images/velicovic.jpg)

Do you remember way back that 'Girl with curls' painting from Naive cover that I couldn't identify, and Naive didn't reply to any of the queries. Well now they reused the painting for the box set and gave us bit more of the picture. It seems the girl is holding finger to her lips.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PeX4MkUoL.jpg)

My best guess is still French, neoclassical, style most reminds me of David or maybe one of his pupils, but still don't really know.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 15, 2011, 11:23:35 AM


Hi Drasko,

With the help of Google:

Until Her Death'
Dinah Maria Mulock, afterwards Craik, 'Until Her Death' Good Words 3, 5 (May 1862)
Illustration by Frederick Sandys. Engraving by Dalziel Brothers
Size: 4" x 5"

As for the girl with the pearl earring... We're having awfuil weather in Belgium, so I' just might enjoy another searchg for this "coquette".

Now back to TV  fo The Proms and Janacek.  The choral/orchestral overture by Judith Weir was ...a bit tame.

A bientöt,
Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 15, 2011, 01:11:52 PM
Well ALL - I retired at the end of June after 34 years as an academic radiologist (abdominal imaging) from the Wake Forest University Medical Center - now promoted (or demoted?) to Professor Emeritus, which does have some perks -  ;)  :D

My GI/GU technologists (who I worked most closely w/ on a daily basis) put on a nice luncheon for me on my last clinical day - gave me a nice gift certificate to one of the local wine stores (already GONE!) - a bunch of pictures were taken (one shown below) - I'll miss my gals but looking forward to not having to set my alarm for an early morning wake up & making out a monthly schedule!   ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on July 15, 2011, 01:26:01 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 15, 2011, 01:11:52 PM
Well ALL - I retired at the end of June after 34 years as an academic radiologist (abdominal imaging) from the Wake Forest University Medical Center - now promoted (or demoted?) to Professor Emeritus, which does have some perks -  ;)  :D

My GI/GU technologists (who I worked most closely w/ on a daily basis) put on a nice luncheon for me on my last clinical day - gave me a nice gift certificate to one of the local wine stores (already GONE!) - a bunch of pictures were taken (one shown below) - I'll miss my gals but looking forward to not having to set my alarm for an early morning wake up & making out a monthly schedule!   ;D
Congratulations on that! Now you can spend MORE of your time buying...errr....umm...listening (phew) to classical music. Seriously, it can be a scary day, but it can also lead to all sorts of new, exciting experiences. I hope you enjoy it!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on July 15, 2011, 01:32:49 PM
Congrats Dave!  Enjoy retirement.  And keep posting vacation pics!! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 15, 2011, 01:39:04 PM
Quote from: Drasko on July 15, 2011, 10:38:29 AM

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PeX4MkUoL.jpg)  (http://salem.blog.24heures.ch/media/01/00/268103318.jpg)

My best guess is still French, neoclassical, style most reminds me of David or maybe one of his pupils, but still don't really know.

Hello Milos - that picture drove me NUTS when you first asked about its origin; well, I thought that the 'new' Google images software might do the trick - first try for me?

Well, the painting added above popped up on the 2nd page or so (most of the initial hits were the CD offering) - apparently painted in 1806 w/ the following description:

Portrait de femme à la fourrure, Bon-Thomas Henry, 1806, Musée Thomas-Henry de Cherbourg-Octeville (link HERE (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Femme-Henry.jpg))

Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on July 15, 2011, 02:35:39 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 15, 2011, 01:39:04 PM
Hello Milos - that picture drove me NUTS when you first asked about its origin; well, I thought that the 'new' Google images software might do the trick - first try for me?

Well, the painting added above popped up on the 2nd page or so (most of the initial hits were the CD offering) - apparently painted in 1806 w/ the following description:

Portrait de femme à la fourrure, Bon-Thomas Henry, 1806, Musée Thomas-Henry de Cherbourg-Octeville (link HERE (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Femme-Henry.jpg))

Dave

Bravo Dave !!! 

You are genius! :-* That's the one! That painting was driving me nuts for months (see, I'm even rhyming).
But I guess we did get most about it right from the beginning - it is early 19th century French neoclassicism. Have to admit don't think I've heard before of Thomas Henry, that's probably why I couldn't find it.

Found picture with what looks like more natural color scheme:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Femme-Henry.jpg)

And Congratulations on your retirement!! Now you can plan as many museum trips as you like, maybe even one to Normandy to see femme à la fourrure in person. :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on July 15, 2011, 10:36:04 PM
My kitten's first bath...

(http://www.guitarrum.net/athena_bath4.1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on July 15, 2011, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 15, 2011, 01:39:04 PM
Hello Milos - that picture drove me NUTS when you first asked about its origin; well, I thought that the 'new' Google images software might do the trick - first try for me?

Well, the painting added above popped up on the 2nd page or so (most of the initial hits were the CD offering) - apparently painted in 1806 w/ the following description:

Portrait de femme à la fourrure, Bon-Thomas Henry, 1806, Musée Thomas-Henry de Cherbourg-Octeville (link HERE (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Femme-Henry.jpg))

Dave
Fantastic! You guys had sucked me in too and I had searched with no luck at the time. Good job!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 16, 2011, 06:32:33 AM
Hey Guys - thanks for the 'retirement' congrats - just 2 weeks and need to slip into the 'new' role -  :D

Concerning the 'Lady in Fur', I never heard of the painter either, but there is a short Wiki bio on him HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_%28patron_of_the_arts%29) - dates are 1766-1836; he was born & died in Cherbourg - he donated his art collection which started the museum named in his honor; apparently included 160+ paintings by him - 'Google Images' just brings up a few.

Dave   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 18, 2011, 09:46:52 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/6BaRC.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 18, 2011, 09:49:17 AM
Unusually clean on the back.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on July 18, 2011, 10:34:15 AM
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12672585/hendrix.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 18, 2011, 10:47:20 AM
That pic won't display for me :c
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 18, 2011, 10:54:26 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 18, 2011, 10:47:20 AM
That pic won't display for me :c

Me neither.

Brian, you tease!!!!  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on July 18, 2011, 10:57:13 AM
How about now?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 18, 2011, 10:58:39 AM
Works, indeed. And hey, I recognise those curtains. Delicious prehistoric hotel rooms :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wendell_E on July 19, 2011, 02:40:48 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on July 18, 2011, 09:49:17 AM
Unusually clean on the back.

She probably exercises like that every day, so it gets cleaned often.   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 22, 2011, 11:25:37 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/GvMgm.jpg) (http://blogs.forbes.com/christopherhelman/2011/07/20/abu-dhabi-oil-sheikh-writes-his-name-in-the-sand-two-miles-wide/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 23, 2011, 04:00:18 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AEybU.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 23, 2011, 05:15:56 PM
American flag pants, 'nuff said.  ^_^
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 23, 2011, 05:25:28 PM
Quote from: Coco on July 23, 2011, 05:15:56 PM
American flag pants, 'nuff said.  ^_^

Guess those colors do run.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on July 23, 2011, 05:50:59 PM
Quote from: Coco on July 23, 2011, 05:15:56 PM
American flag pants, 'nuff said.  ^_^

Wooaahh I didn't notice that - I thought he was in a chef's outfit or something ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 24, 2011, 11:50:04 AM
Quote from: toñito on July 24, 2011, 11:47:15 AM
Yep, mine: Tennessee Nights.

That one isn't even listed on RT.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Antoine Marchand on July 24, 2011, 11:56:55 AM
Quote from: George on July 24, 2011, 11:50:04 AM
That one isn't even listed on RT.

Sorry, what's RT?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 24, 2011, 12:02:07 PM
Quote from: toñito on July 24, 2011, 11:56:55 AM
Sorry, what's RT?

Rotten Tomatoes, it isn't listed at amazon or at my favorite movie tracker. Not saying it doesn't exist, just that I can't find any info on it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Antoine Marchand on July 24, 2011, 12:04:55 PM
Quote from: George on July 24, 2011, 12:02:07 PM
Rotten Tomatoes, it isn't listed at amazon or at my favorite movie tracker. Not saying it doesn't exist, just that I can't find any info on it.

I know. I usually use IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096935/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 24, 2011, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: toñito on July 24, 2011, 12:04:55 PM
I know. I usually use IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096935/

Cool thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 24, 2011, 08:21:18 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loutznOIbC1qk5yn3o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on July 25, 2011, 11:17:49 AM
Pussies under a hot tin roof?

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on July 25, 2011, 07:29:17 PM
Just your friendly neighborhood SpiderCats.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 26, 2011, 03:30:02 PM
I just received my Boston Symphony 2011-2012 Season catalog and it's a rather slick publication. Page 3 has a nice picture of Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on July 26, 2011, 04:18:04 PM
Every year she seems to be skinnier than the year before.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 26, 2011, 04:20:41 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 26, 2011, 04:18:04 PM
Every year she seems to be skinnier than the year before.

I think it's because they keep airbrushing the same photo and by now have removed a number of layers.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on July 26, 2011, 04:27:07 PM
Quote from: George on July 26, 2011, 04:20:41 PM
I think it's because they keep airbrushing the same photo and by now have removed a number of layers.  ;D

tehehehe ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 30, 2011, 07:32:39 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/TosinAbasi.jpg?t=1312039810)
The drummer in my friend's band (right), who I spent the day with in December, along with Tosin Abasi from Animals as Leaders.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 30, 2011, 09:44:40 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on July 26, 2011, 06:22:05 PM
Well, she's opening the BSO season by conducting as well as playing, so I'm sure she'll have her butt-on.

:D

Hi Tony - yet another pic of Anne-Sophie from the back (probably sans air-brushing) -  ;) ;D

(http://boxset.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mutter_mozart_the_violin_sonatas.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 31, 2011, 09:37:02 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 30, 2011, 09:44:40 AM
Hi Tony - yet another pic of Anne-Sophie from the back (probably sans air-brushing) -  ;) ;D

(http://boxset.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mutter_mozart_the_violin_sonatas.jpg)

Nice! An attractive CD cover that takes full advantage of her physical ass-ets!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 31, 2011, 10:29:32 AM
Anne got back.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 31, 2011, 11:59:06 AM
Quote from: George on July 31, 2011, 10:29:32 AM
Anne got back.
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 26, 2011, 04:57:03 PM
Butt - she always seems to portray a nice bottom -  ;D
Quote from: Szykneij on July 31, 2011, 09:37:02 AM
Nice! An attractive CD cover that takes full advantage of her physical ass-ets!


Back off, guys. I saw her first.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 31, 2011, 01:41:33 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 31, 2011, 11:59:06 AM

Back off, guys. I saw her first.

Sarge

Pimp!  ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 01, 2011, 02:12:17 PM
The average voter?

(http://i.imgur.com/4jp5n.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 02, 2011, 08:25:24 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/0/1/4/72014_slide.jpg?v=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 02, 2011, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on July 31, 2011, 09:37:02 AM
Nice! An attractive CD cover that takes full advantage of her physical ass-ets!

Tony -  :D ;D   Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 02, 2011, 05:56:51 PM
Susan & I were on a short trip to Boone, NC (about 90 mins from us) - went to see a bluegrass concert that featured Tong Rice, now 60 y/o but still a superb guitar picker - enjoyed!

We had most of a Friday free and traveled to Banner Elk (near Beach Mtn - main ski areas of NC) - visited a winery and also an alpaca farm which had many other animals - even had a tour - now wearing some really smooth alpaca socks!  Just one pic attached of the alpacas - just sheared expect for a little 'fiber' (not wool) left around their legs, tail, and head - the latter looking like little toupees - quite cute!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 03, 2011, 03:23:23 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EKCLs.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on August 04, 2011, 08:15:23 PM
(http://www.buzzhunt.co.uk/wp-content/2011/06/entertainment-15-years-ago-vs-now.jpg)

Wonder what the next 15 years will bring...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 05, 2011, 04:58:36 AM
Quote from: John of Glasgow on August 04, 2011, 08:15:23 PM
Wonder what the next 15 years will bring...

The same thing as today except all on a cell phone! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on August 05, 2011, 06:17:43 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 05, 2011, 04:58:36 AM
The same thing as today except all on a cell phone! :D

LOL! I don't even think it will take that long!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on August 06, 2011, 07:38:28 AM
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhljak8xMh1qz9bwro1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 06, 2011, 08:05:22 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 06, 2011, 07:49:53 AM
This chick has some hairy arms.

Maybe the hair was photoshopped in to hide her bony arms. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on August 06, 2011, 08:12:39 AM
Quote from: George on August 06, 2011, 08:05:22 AM
Maybe the hair was photoshopped in to hide her bony arms. ;D

My arms are... slightly bigger I guess. Above the elbow. But then, I have no muscle whatsoever. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 06, 2011, 08:32:38 AM
Quote from: Brian on August 06, 2011, 08:12:39 AM
My arms are... slightly bigger I guess. Above the elbow. But then, I have no muscle whatsoever. ;D

Yes, but do you skip meals and undereat to achieve this effect? (not saying the woman in question definitely did this, but so many others do)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 06, 2011, 08:39:56 AM
 ^^ ;D

(http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=193861&stc=1&d=1312648601)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 06, 2011, 09:19:56 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NbnyuORrc9Q/TjUESSSt6WI/AAAAAAAAAt4/w5qidS6f8AA/s1600/DSCF4646.JPG)

Photographed in Riga, Latvia.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on August 06, 2011, 09:26:11 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VBULlkRtSRk/TWPUW_eSKqI/AAAAAAAAJIY/ADHdA0ukJxM/s1600/you-are-traffic-sign.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 06, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
A warming advert for a snowbound day.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on August 06, 2011, 09:45:54 AM
unfortunately I think it's modified — the original ad is for a automobile GPS company. the repurposed ad makes more sense.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on August 06, 2011, 09:49:50 AM
You can't believe your own eyes these days.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStrcs8iujKMdH7cJORfzDonEm637Z1vDbf6IlDvm9qUvDBKDw6qQ)

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 06, 2011, 02:07:12 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/uEq2Q.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/Cgm0A.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/dJi6F.jpg)

I like how I sensed the last one was Dutch before even checking the poster. Where the hell else would it be?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 06, 2011, 03:41:11 PM
Well, I kind of like somewhat 'hairy' women, of course if the 'fur' is in the right places -  ;) ;D

The one shown below may be a little TOO MUCH even for me -  :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 06, 2011, 06:29:44 PM
That's just disgusting.
Hair on a woman's arm is not good at all... no matter what you think before you look at her arms.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 07, 2011, 12:27:42 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/k4cAm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 07, 2011, 02:36:14 PM
 ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Marc on August 09, 2011, 11:13:10 AM
Childhood memories: the organ of grandpa.
He played on this instrument for more than 50 years.
During lectures and sermon, he sometimes peekaboo'd at us through the railings or nodded very seriously whilst listening to the priest. :)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/5vc3u8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 09, 2011, 03:03:46 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 09, 2011, 06:13:37 PM
Most straight men are turned on by pictures of nude women, even it involves lesbian sex.  That's why lesbian sex plays a surprisingly large role in pornography aimed at straight men.

And every lesbian whom I have known to be a lesbian has always dressed and acted in a way that is at least somewhat "butch", and have not been what I would consider as a straight male to be sexually attractive.   I italicized the key phrase there because I suspect that there are plenty of women whom I find sexually attractive,  and who dress/act in "feminine" ways, who are actually lesbians, but whose sexual orientation is unknown to me.  Perhaps lesbians who are more open about being lesbians are also more "butch"?--but that's speculation on my part.

At any rate, unless you consider normal heterosexual male attitudes and thinking to be inherently homophobic,  there's nothing I see in the last several comments from anyone that I could consider to be homophobic, patronizing to gays or lesbians, or anything else.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 09, 2011, 06:51:51 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 09, 2011, 06:40:52 PM
Now, if only those emo girls would shed some clothes, then you'd have an erotic picture. ;) :D I'm not sure if the picture I posted will get taken off, but I'm still in awe over it myself. :)
Yep, but I kinda like it the way it is. Imagine it is winter and you have one by each side to stay warm while walking through the park at night. And have Mahler playing over the loudspeakers.
Well, only in a lucid dream...  :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 09, 2011, 07:00:47 PM
Quote from: Greg on August 09, 2011, 06:51:51 PM
Yep, but I kinda like it the way it is. Imagine it is winter and you have one by each side to stay warm while walking through the park at night. And have Mahler playing over the loudspeakers.
Well, only in a lucid dream...  :(

Yeah or how about instead of Mahler they have Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht playing? Now, that would be one wicked little walk down memory lane. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 09, 2011, 07:02:01 PM
Quote from: Coco on August 09, 2011, 06:53:16 PM
Can we just post photos of vulvas and get it over with?
lol
ehhh that'd be weird.  :D


Quote from: Philoctetes on August 09, 2011, 06:54:38 PM
I imagine they have backlogs of such images.
I wouldn't dare... I let other people use my computer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 09, 2011, 07:04:18 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 09, 2011, 07:00:47 PM
Yeah or how about instead of Mahler they have Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht playing? Now, that would be one wicked little walk down memory lane. :)
Actually, you're right. That probably would be one of the best pieces to play for such an occasion. I've actually sat down and listened to Verklarte Nacht before, imagining myself walking around at night alone. Adding that additional element would be quite a nice variation!  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 09, 2011, 07:08:39 PM
Quote from: Greg on August 09, 2011, 07:04:18 PM
Actually, you're right. That probably would be one of the best pieces to play for such an occasion. I've actually sat down and listened to Verklarte Nacht before, imagining myself walking around at night alone. Adding that additional element would be quite a nice variation!  8)

Yes, and a nice extra touch of fantasia would be if the animals started following you and you look up at the moon and it's smiling back at you. Jeepers creepers. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on August 09, 2011, 07:15:07 PM
Check out this photo of a cute young chick:























(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Day_old_chick.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 09, 2011, 07:22:52 PM
Quote from: Coco on August 09, 2011, 07:15:07 PM
Check out this photo of a cute young chick:

I'd applaud if I weren't laughing so hard.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 09, 2011, 07:22:59 PM
That was predictable, Corey, but I have to say, it's a good thing you didn't post that at the top of your post, because your cat sure looks hungry.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 09, 2011, 07:49:59 PM
Quote from: Coco on August 09, 2011, 07:15:07 PM
Check out this photo of a cute young chick.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Day_old_chick.jpg)

First the pussy in your avatar and now this?

All these naked images are tarnishing my Virgin eyes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 09, 2011, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 09, 2011, 08:01:54 PM
I no longer have to say anything.

Finally...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 10, 2011, 06:06:04 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 09, 2011, 08:15:50 PM
Here's the video of the image:
Insane!
Those crazy white boys...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 10, 2011, 09:30:48 AM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/errrr.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 10, 2011, 09:32:52 AM
Edit: Srsly? I posted it here? I am not paying attention at all ;D I now need to find a use for this message... hmm, so. How about those lesbians then.

(http://i.imgur.com/8yzBD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 10, 2011, 09:48:03 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 10, 2011, 09:32:52 AM
Edit: Srsly? I posted it here? I am not paying attention at all ;D I now need to find a use for this message... hmm, so. How about those lesbians then.

(http://i.imgur.com/8yzBD.jpg)

Wow, I spent about 5 minutes trying to figure out your original post and how it related to the previous images  :D  I think I busted a blood vessel.

Now there is a happy lesbian couple. Must be the apple.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: premont on August 10, 2011, 10:14:50 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 10, 2011, 09:32:52 AM
How about those lesbians then.

(http://i.imgur.com/8yzBD.jpg)

Are you sure they are lesbians? They might be waiting for an Adam to come so that they might entice him to eat the apple. The old story, you know.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 10, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
Quote from: (: premont :) on August 10, 2011, 10:14:50 AM
Are you sure they are lesbians? They might be waiting for an Adam to come so that they might entice him to eat the apple. The old story, you know.

;D Frankly, none of the couples posted in this thread so far have been ;) I considered finding a real couple but they wouldn't meet MI's supermodel requirements.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on August 10, 2011, 10:44:27 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 10, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
;D Frankly, none of the couples posted in this thread so far have been ;) I considered finding a real couple but they wouldn't meet MI's supermodel requirements.
You don't have to go far actually. Portia de Rossi is a stunning woman. She seems really nice too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: premont on August 10, 2011, 01:46:46 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 10, 2011, 10:33:11 AM
;D Frankly, none of the couples posted in this thread so far have been ;) I considered finding a real couple but they wouldn't meet MI's supermodel requirements.

I may be wrong, but I would become surprised, if lesbians as a rule preferred supermodels, even if the models were lesbians too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on August 10, 2011, 01:52:48 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on August 10, 2011, 10:44:27 AM
Portia de Rossi is a stunning woman.

She's a recovering anorexic, by the way, and sadly still looks it.
She's also married to Ellen DeGeneres. They must have wicked parties.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: premont on August 10, 2011, 01:55:06 PM
Quote from: Brian on August 10, 2011, 01:52:48 PM
She's a recovering anorexic, by the way, and sadly still looks it.
She's also married to Ellen DeGeneres. They must have wicked parties.

Portia di Rossi was quite beautiful in "Sirens", but that was a long time ago.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on August 10, 2011, 08:50:06 PM
DavidW wasn't kidding! What happened to this thread? Guys?

You know that face Robert De Niro makes? That one. Guys, seriously.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 10, 2011, 09:11:58 PM
Some disturbing pictures from Irish painter, Francis Bacon:

(http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/bacon/head-vi.jpg)

(http://www.artquotes.net/masters/bacon/bacon_head1961.jpg)

(http://www.kainos.it/numero2/sezioni/bacon/leris.jpg)





Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 10, 2011, 09:16:01 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 10, 2011, 09:10:39 PM
Poor taste.

Yeah, I have poor taste. ::) This is coming from a guy who listens to this garbage...

http://www.youtube.com/v/udP1Njm7Cno
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 10, 2011, 09:47:28 PM
Some great paintings by Camillie Pissarro:

(http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/pissarro/pissarro.stage-coach.jpg)

(http://www.artchive.com/artchive/p/pissarro/pissarro_lhermitage.jpg)

(http://www.fabulousmasterpieces.co.uk/USERIMAGES/pissarro020.jpg)

(http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~malek/Impression/Pissarro/pissarro01.jpg)

(http://scottsmithart.wikispaces.com/file/view/'Near_Sydenham_Hill',_oil_on_canvas_painting_by_Camille_Pissarro.jpg/216908574/'Near_Sydenham_Hill',_oil_on_canvas_painting_by_Camille_Pissarro.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 10, 2011, 10:02:43 PM
Now for some contrast: Edvard Munch

(http://www.friendsofart.net/static/images/art2/edvard-munch-moonlight-over-oslo-fjord.jpg)

(http://www.bestpriceart.com/shop-online/images/vault/cgfa_munch14.jpg)

(http://www.saleoilpaintings.com/paintings-image/edvard-munch/edvard-munch-old-aker-church-81313.jpg)

(http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/munch/munch.scream.jpg)





Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Que on August 10, 2011, 11:41:17 PM
This thread went a bit astray - I've deleted several posts with bikini/lingerie photos and nudity/erotic nature.

Not there is anything wrong with enjoying them privately - this forum is not the place to display them.


For the moment I'll leave it at that. ::)

Q
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on August 12, 2011, 06:27:58 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpmg6rYmzd1qk5yn3o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on August 14, 2011, 05:18:58 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 12, 2011, 03:29:55 PM
(http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/2001/pc/rpg/arcanum/arcanum_790screen002.jpg)

I so love this game. And, is that Darth Malak, above?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Marc on August 15, 2011, 12:04:58 PM
Quote from: (: premont :) on August 10, 2011, 01:55:06 PM
Portia di Rossi was quite beautiful in "Sirens", but that was a long time ago.

Showing off in front of cutie Hugh Grant, I presume? :P

Mmm, getting spanked by Peter MacNicol in the tv series Ally McBeal probably was the highlight of her career. ;D

Seriously now: I like them both very much, Ellen & Portia.
And therefore here's picture I like! :-*

(http://i52.tinypic.com/30xk1t2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 16, 2011, 05:36:11 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on August 16, 2011, 05:31:45 PM
(http://pix3lnati0n.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/lair2.jpg)

What is that from? The head looks kinda like the western Godzilla reboot film.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 16, 2011, 05:38:06 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 18, 2011, 07:43:39 PM
(http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/6OJ4s-1.jpg)


Tron Vader
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 18, 2011, 07:48:02 PM
Greg that is awesome! :)  Now we just need a Star Wars movie with a Daft Punk soundtrack, with Tron-esque visuals and directed by Spielberg, not Lucas, written by Neil Gaiman and really, really not Lucas. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 18, 2011, 07:55:20 PM
Quote from: DavidW on August 18, 2011, 07:48:02 PM
Greg that is awesome! :)  Now we just need a Star Wars movie with a Daft Punk soundtrack, with Tron-esque visuals and directed by Spielberg, not Lucas, written by Neil Gaiman and really, really not Lucas. ;D

Yeah, I love this image. And George Lucas should never be allowed to write a script ever, ever again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 18, 2011, 08:04:11 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 18, 2011, 07:55:20 PM
Yeah, I love this image. And George Lucas should never be allowed to write a script ever, ever again.

Especially after he allowed the original theatrical releases of Star Wars Episodes IV-VI to be butchered by technology they didn't even have in the late '70s and '80s. Leave Star Wars alone, Lucas and release the original theatrical released on Blu-Ray with remastered sound and picture!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 23, 2011, 11:42:41 AM
http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/detail.nhn?titleId=350217&no=20&weekday=tue

Manual mousewheel-scroll down the comic, not too fast (you don't need to know Korean for the gist of it).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on August 23, 2011, 11:50:00 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 18, 2011, 07:55:20 PM
. . . And George Lucas should never be allowed to write a script ever, ever again.

Oh, but the damage is done, you know . . . the horse is well out that barn.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 24, 2011, 02:25:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/9bLlc.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on August 24, 2011, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 23, 2011, 11:42:41 AM
http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/detail.nhn?titleId=350217&no=20&weekday=tue

Manual mousewheel-scroll down the comic, not too fast (you don't need to know Korean for the gist of it).

Clever. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:06:32 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 23, 2011, 11:42:41 AM
http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/detail.nhn?titleId=350217&no=20&weekday=tue (http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/detail.nhn?titleId=350217&no=20&weekday=tue)

Manual mousewheel-scroll down the comic, not too fast (you don't need to know Korean for the gist of it).


Thanks, Sara, for this poetic offering.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 24, 2011, 03:12:23 PM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:06:32 PM
Thanks, Sara, for this poetic offering.

I was slightly worried that the graphical effects wouldn't work on some PCs (like those with flash or java disabled) and some might mistake me for somebody who actually likes anime on its own merits ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:14:34 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 24, 2011, 03:12:23 PM
I was slightly worried that the graphical effects wouldn't work on some PCs (like those with flash or java disabled) and some might mistake me for somebody who actually likes anime on its own merits ;)


The graphical effects worked all right (I am writing this in my hospital bed).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on August 24, 2011, 03:18:16 PM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:14:34 PM
The graphical effects worked all right (I am writing this in my hospital bed).

Hehe, sorry I couldn't resist :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:20:42 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Shostakovich on August 24, 2011, 03:18:16 PM
Hehe, sorry I couldn't resist :)


Neither can I, sending you my bill.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 24, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
(http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/190034-1/Too_much_Internet.gif?) (http://forgifs.com)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 25, 2011, 07:03:16 AM
Quote from: George on August 24, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
(http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/190034-1/Too_much_Internet.gif?) (http://forgifs.com)

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 25, 2011, 07:08:49 AM
What program can you use (besides a web browser) to play those animated GIFs just like that?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 25, 2011, 07:12:53 AM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on August 24, 2011, 03:14:34 PM

The graphical effects worked all right (I am writing this in my hospital bed).

Yeah, that should have come with an age-appropriate warning:

NOT SAFE FOR THOSE OVER 50

I had to defibrillate myself.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 25, 2011, 07:14:14 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 25, 2011, 07:08:49 AM
What program can you use (besides a web browser) to play those animated GIFs just like that?

An image viewing application. I know at least one (http://projects.gnome.org/eog/) which works.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 25, 2011, 07:15:45 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 25, 2011, 07:08:49 AM
What program can you use (besides a web browser) to play those animated GIFs just like that?

I use Media Player Classic but I'd like to know of other programs too. Surprisingly GIFs don't work in Windows photo.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 30, 2011, 02:04:43 AM
I like strong contrasts:



Erich Heckel:

(http://www.spaightwoodgalleries.com/Media/Heckel/Heckel_Madchen_Kopf.jpg)

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 30, 2011, 08:52:59 PM
(http://cbskluv.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/lady-gaga-as-a-guy-brian-may-queen-vma-zippo-kluv-getty-photo-by-kevin-winter-getty-images.jpg?w=385&h=240)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 31, 2011, 07:33:52 AM
Shades of the great Yakov Smirnoff. 


(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/7/30/128618864605761700.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mn Dave on August 31, 2011, 07:36:24 AM
Quote from: Todd on August 31, 2011, 07:33:52 AM
Shades of the great Yakov Smirnoff. 

Thanks. I put that on my Facebook wall.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 31, 2011, 07:51:09 AM
A little dated but still good. :)

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/state_web_summer/netflix.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 31, 2011, 07:52:52 AM
And considering all of the spotify talk of late:

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/state_web_summer/spotify.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on August 31, 2011, 07:54:10 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 31, 2011, 07:51:09 AM
A little dated but still good. :)

Not all that dated! I'm still smiling at having closed my Netflix account : )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 31, 2011, 02:20:27 PM
Quote from: DavidW on August 31, 2011, 07:52:52 AM
And considering all of the spotify talk of late:

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/state_web_summer/spotify.jpg)

;D
Nice.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mn Dave on September 01, 2011, 07:35:13 AM
Spotify's too good for Canadians.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 05, 2011, 08:52:53 PM
Less so, now with the context-sensitive visual cues. :P

47 was most badass around the time he murdered the small army of his own clones.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 06, 2011, 12:07:08 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on September 05, 2011, 08:55:53 PM
I thought he was most badass in Blood Money, and Olyphant exudes badassery.

True, he was pretty high on the badass scale there, too. However, that was after he had become a gardener, in Hitman 2.

Whereas the clone-mowing (cf. lawn-mowing) scene preceded that ignominy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 06, 2011, 01:42:48 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on September 06, 2011, 01:34:21 AM
Yeah, but with that garden shed of his. I mean... come on.  ;D

Fair point. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 08, 2011, 12:13:24 PM
Sadly it is fake, but the glorious sentiment is real - I doubt somebody made that specific image without the subject requesting it.

I only wish that I was as stone cold awesome as that guy, but I lack the profound creative impulse to make such a beautiful thing ;_;
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2011, 12:39:31 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_4599.jpg?w=500&h=333)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 11, 2011, 10:54:48 AM
(http://djwong.org/docs/31-tuxlogo.png)

Courtesy: Darrick Wong (https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/9/10/24)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 11, 2011, 12:10:05 PM
Sounds like Communism to me :-*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 11, 2011, 12:16:03 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 11, 2011, 12:10:05 PM
Sounds like Communism to me :-*

Oh, it is. The communism, with a dictator to boot, that's behind much of "the cloud" these days (though not that version exactly).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on September 13, 2011, 05:59:31 AM
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1050/gracecallas.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 13, 2011, 06:28:13 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/EaGdh.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 15, 2011, 06:55:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UlnNI.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on September 15, 2011, 06:57:12 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 15, 2011, 06:55:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UlnNI.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/v/JO18G-n9wYk
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 15, 2011, 08:21:55 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 15, 2011, 06:55:26 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UlnNI.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 15, 2011, 09:00:50 PM
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj124/MoMo_316_2008/sshot4e42e4a1732e3.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/t94kR.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KVQmx.png)

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/671/batmansigni.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/VI5v2.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 16, 2011, 06:00:58 AM
Love the Batman equation! :D 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on September 16, 2011, 07:12:40 AM
I had to show that to a student, I found a post where someone explained how each term contributed to the shape. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 16, 2011, 09:01:49 AM
Quote from: DavidW on September 16, 2011, 07:12:40 AM
I had to show that to a student, I found a post where someone explained how each term contributed to the shape. :)

Yeah, it was a delight to reverse-engineer the equation. Probably an excellent learning tool!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on September 16, 2011, 09:15:24 AM
Quote from: Renfield on September 16, 2011, 09:01:49 AM
Yeah, it was a delight to reverse-engineer the equation. Probably an excellent learning tool!

Yeah I had a student that had to a project in one of his high school math classes-- design a function to make a picture.  He made a car!  Sounds fun. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 17, 2011, 07:55:27 AM
(http://www.webmastertalkforums.com/attachments/lounge/1049d1297786265-angry-baby-faces-angry-baby-mouth-open-jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 17, 2011, 09:19:04 AM
Who is your avatar, Philo?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 17, 2011, 01:45:46 PM
Quote from: Todd on September 17, 2011, 07:55:27 AM
(http://www.webmastertalkforums.com/attachments/lounge/1049d1297786265-angry-baby-faces-angry-baby-mouth-open-jpg)

FUCK IT, WE'LL DO IT LIVE!!!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 17, 2011, 06:38:48 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on September 17, 2011, 11:00:55 AM
Her name is Georgia Jones.
Oh, yeah... it's probably been a couple of years now, but I still remember that name...  :-X

Georgia... wtf kind of name is that? Reminds me of that Family Guy episode where they are watching some show and this lady is crying because her name is Florida. "Florida... I'm named after a state..."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 17, 2011, 06:51:53 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 17, 2011, 06:38:48 PM
Oh, yeah... it's probably been a couple of years now, but I still remember that name...  :-X

Georgia... wtf kind of name is that? Reminds me of that Family Guy episode where they are watching some show and this lady is crying because her name is Florida. "Florida... I'm named after a state..."

Man, you make me feel old. Florida was not her real name, it was the name of the mother on Good Times. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Times)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 17, 2011, 07:03:02 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on September 17, 2011, 06:46:18 PM
You know who she is?

That's not her real name, but she created the name by combining two of her favorite songs.
Glad to hear that's not her real name, because I would then have to feel bad for her.

Yep, I discovered her one day and remember thinking she was unusually cute. I'm surprised I even remember.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 17, 2011, 08:27:33 PM
Quote from: Coco on September 17, 2011, 01:45:46 PM
FUCK IT, WE'LL DO IT LIVE!!!!!

Exactly...

http://www.youtube.com/v/jjdkhUDZnts

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 17, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
my favorite variation on the O'Reilly rage clip ;D (http://oreillydoesntknowlatin.ytmnd.com/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 17, 2011, 08:41:00 PM
Quote from: Coco on September 17, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
my favorite variation on the O'Reilly rage clip ;D (http://oreillydoesntknowlatin.ytmnd.com/)

:P That's too funny! Ha!

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 18, 2011, 02:09:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/YposP.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 18, 2011, 02:43:49 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 17, 2011, 07:03:02 PM
Glad to hear that's not her real name, because I would then have to feel bad for her.

Yep, I discovered her one day and remember thinking she was unusually cute. I'm surprised I even remember.


My (ex-)sister-in-law is called Florida. And she is Dutch. The name is very uncommon, perhaps even unique.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 19, 2011, 04:20:52 AM
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/o/2011/138/9/2/92cc506e9f5229a3aea2362a12c4f867.jpg)


Lovecraft meets Hergé, the tentacle meets the 'ligne claire'... More brilliant spoof albums here:


http://muzski.darkfolio.com/gallery/508305 (http://muzski.darkfolio.com/gallery/508305)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 19, 2011, 08:30:12 AM
Ahh, that is kind of depressing - Tintin was at its coolest when it went a little out of the norm (like the scary Incan mummy one), and any book with one of those covers I would read in a heartbeat :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 19, 2011, 08:32:35 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 19, 2011, 08:30:12 AM
Ahh, that is kind of depressing - Tintin was at its coolest when it went a little out of the norm (like the scary Incan mummy one), and any book with one of those covers I would read in a heartbeat :'(


I know what you mean. We're like Haddock in the desert, seeing the mirage of a bottle...  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 19, 2011, 01:27:35 PM
 :o ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 20, 2011, 01:59:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fldrH.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 20, 2011, 02:23:11 PM
Who she?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 20, 2011, 04:39:08 PM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on September 20, 2011, 02:23:11 PM
Who she?

Some random expert on an episode of the Apprentice (UK version). People with a single massive "flaw" (so far as our biological impulses towards what we find attractive dictate) on their face fascinate me. It makes me wonder about how they view themselves, how others they encounter in life view them, and how they perceive how others view them (whether correctly or incorrectly). It makes me think about what I would do in their position: would I feel insecure, would it inspire me to greater confidence in life from having to surpass that insecurity, would I consider having surgery to alter it, etc?

The "problems" of neutral or attractive looking people are far less interesting than a person like this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on September 20, 2011, 04:52:31 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 20, 2011, 04:39:08 PM
Some random expert on an episode of the Apprentice (UK version). People with a single massive "flaw" (so far as our biological impulses towards what we find attractive dictate) on their face fascinate me. It makes me wonder about how they view themselves, how others they encounter in life view them, and how they perceive how others view them (whether correctly or incorrectly). It makes me think about what I would do in their position: would I feel insecure, would it inspire me to greater confidence in life from having to surpass that insecurity, would I consider having surgery to alter it, etc?

The "problems" of neutral or attractive looking people are far less interesting than a person like this.

"The "problems" of neutral or attractive looking people are far less interesting than a person like this" so resonates as a truth with me too.  Thank you for pointing that out.  It may be that she too is 'pointing it out' with her 'single massive "flaw" '!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 20, 2011, 06:20:42 PM
I'm not sure what you're fussing about.  I see a woman of absolutely middle of the road features, who, while not of stunning beauty, has no obvious flaws, other than her haircut, and obviously that could be fixed by changing stylists on her next visit to the beauty salon.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 20, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
Now here's a woman of stunning beauty...Kate Beckinsale:

(http://www.scandalsnappers.com/images/actresses/beckinsale_kate114.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 20, 2011, 06:39:39 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on September 20, 2011, 06:20:42 PM
I'm not sure what you're fussing about.  I see a woman of absolutely middle of the road features, who, while not of stunning beauty, has no obvious flaws, other than her haircut, and obviously that could be fixed by changing stylists on her next visit to the beauty salon.

If you say so - I guess we're seeing different things.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 20, 2011, 07:06:20 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 20, 2011, 06:39:39 PM
If you say so - I guess we're seeing different things.

Who nose what is in the eye of the beholder? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 20, 2011, 07:14:11 PM
Quote from: Coco on September 20, 2011, 07:06:20 PM
Who nose what is in the eye of the beholder? ;D

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 20, 2011, 11:00:09 PM
The haircut doesn't do her any favours, as Jeffrey points out. But I don't find her particularly attractive/repulsive, though not my type. Do you have another photo (no profile)?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 21, 2011, 12:03:52 AM
Quote from: J. Z. Herrenberg on September 20, 2011, 11:00:09 PM
Do you have another photo (no profile)?

Non, it was a stream :\

I suppose it's a matter of definition: everything else about her is normal, if the body part in question was more average, she could be on the upper regions of average, but applying the words "normal" or "average" to a feature way beyond the genetic middle-ground (although this seems to be disputed) seems to go against the meaning of both the words.

I was kind of getting at - some people may have had crooked teeth, and these tend to be corrected if the person or person's family has the disposable income to do so, children have their protruding ears pinned-back as a matter of routine. People shave their monobrows. But if it's an asymmetry to the face, or an unusual protrusion, that is much less straight-forward to change and often less desirable, but this doesn't make it any less noticeable or able to be willed away. It catches the roaming human eye which subconsciously searches for the unusual or macabre in the same way a person in a wheelchair might.

It is an odd kind of no-mans land between average and ugly, something holding you back from the comfortable mundanity (something that I take comfort from in dring my day to day life - not standing out) due to an extra-ordinary feature. Revulsion doesn't come into it, but it'll always draw unflattering looks. Maybe I'm trying to reconcile the propaganda aspect of society, which tells us that we should be comfortable with ourselves the way we were born, and the reality, in which ease of appearance is often considered equal to other social-spectrum skills such as speech and movement.

This all means nothing if you don't consider her nose to be all that unusually sized after all, but the image got lodged in my mind somehow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 21, 2011, 12:42:11 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 21, 2011, 12:03:52 AM
It is an odd kind of no-mans land between average and ugly, something holding you back from the comfortable mundanity (something that I take comfort from in dring my day to day life - not standing out) due to an extra-ordinary feature. Revulsion doesn't come into it, but it'll always draw unflattering looks. Maybe I'm trying to reconcile the propaganda aspect of society, which tells us that we should be comfortable with ourselves the way we were born, and the reality, in which ease of appearance is often considered equal to other social-spectrum skills such as speech and movement.


Well put.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on September 21, 2011, 03:43:56 AM
Gotta love this early on a Wednesday morning:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 21, 2011, 09:59:44 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 21, 2011, 03:43:56 AM
Gotta love this early on a Wednesday morning:

Yes, that's an extraordinary combination  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on September 21, 2011, 10:10:09 AM
I think that also belongs on the convenient alignment thread! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 22, 2011, 03:01:19 AM
Eugène Boudin: Nature morte au potiron

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A8XgY7cWYaI/Sa0CEv8G59I/AAAAAAAABio/TRLAD0rvPbc/s400/boudin-potiron-hav.jpg)


P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 22, 2011, 03:09:15 AM
Paula Modersohn - Becker


(http://oilpainting-frame.com/upload1/file-admin/images/new20/Paula%20Modersohn-Becker-684349.jpg)


(http://images.artnet.com/WebServices/picture.aspx?date=20071130&catalog=127263&gallery=111629&lot=00012&filetype=2)

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2011, 04:01:34 AM
Jn Singer Sargent (1856–1925)
Head of an Arab. Ca. 1891
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on September 22, 2011, 04:14:36 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 21, 2011, 03:43:56 AM
Gotta love this early on a Wednesday morning:

Oh shit!  How disturbing!  Sorry about that.  Glad I changed my avatar...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2011, 04:39:05 AM
Quote from: pjme on September 22, 2011, 03:01:19 AM
Eugène Boudin: Nature morte au potiron

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A8XgY7cWYaI/Sa0CEv8G59I/AAAAAAAABio/TRLAD0rvPbc/s400/boudin-potiron-hav.jpg)

I have a Boudin (well, just a poster, really, though a large one) right here on the wall of my cubicle:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: karlhenning on September 22, 2011, 04:41:09 AM
Quote from: John of Clydebank on September 22, 2011, 04:14:36 AM
Oh shit!  How disturbing!  Sorry about that.

Not at all! Brought a smile to my face yester morn, laddie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 22, 2011, 04:52:22 AM
Quote from: John of Clydebank on September 22, 2011, 04:14:36 AM
Oh shit!  How disturbing!  Sorry about that.  Glad I changed my avatar...


That new avatar is even more disturbing!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 22, 2011, 05:29:38 AM
Earlier this year I traveled (again) along the Channel and Normandy coast - Boudin's beloved region!  A great painter, a master of beautuful skies and clouds.

Paula Modersohn - Becker is another very interesting figure (Worpswede ) and some of her portraits are extremely intens and gripping.

Peter

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 23, 2011, 06:44:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/kdMPV.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 23, 2011, 09:06:25 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 23, 2011, 06:44:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/kdMPV.jpg)

How delightfully, mechanistically tidy a way of putting it! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 23, 2011, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Renfield on September 23, 2011, 09:06:25 PM
How delightfully, mechanistically tidy a way of putting it! :D
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 23, 2011, 06:44:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/kdMPV.jpg)

Yet it has people running directly into each other, for when walking downstairs and upstairs, they should both stay to the right.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 23, 2011, 09:15:04 PM
Quote from: pjme on September 22, 2011, 03:09:15 AM
Paula Modersohn - Becker


(http://oilpainting-frame.com/upload1/file-admin/images/new20/Paula%20Modersohn-Becker-684349.jpg)


(http://images.artnet.com/WebServices/picture.aspx?date=20071130&catalog=127263&gallery=111629&lot=00012&filetype=2)

P.

Very nice paintings. I wonder how much of Modersohn-Becker's style influenced the work of Alice Neel whose paintings also have this Expressionistic look to them?

A few Alice Neel paintings:

(http://www.aliceneel.com/images/home/robert-smithson.jpg)

(http://www.ocma.net/img/226_Neel-Postcard-Website.jpg)

(http://www.timesquotidian.com/wp-content/gallery/alice-neel/alice-neel-painting-abes-grandchildren-1964-oil-on-canvas.jpg)

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/files.posterous.com/dominey/PrfasixDaKTHImNiwRqkHJJlnRnDhJ3Nqb4OuPsHgSg7LJXfzBR5XL2cafTS/501525914_32a037aac4.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJFZAE65UYRT34AOQ&Expires=1316841587&Signature=%2FpbKRjibzBB4PrF%2F3C31bSQSSMQ%3D)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 23, 2011, 09:15:50 PM
Quote from: George on September 23, 2011, 09:07:50 PM
Yet it has people running directly into each other, for when walking downstairs and upstairs, they should both stay to the right.

That's the thing: it reads like a description of a tidy system that its author had in his/her head. It's not written with perspective in mind. And the way he/she adds that it will 'keep people from running into each other', as if they're inanimates, enhances this impression.

Hence my amusement.


(I grant you, too much exposure to Discourse Analysis may have simply damaged my brain. :P)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on September 23, 2011, 10:31:09 PM
(http://www.homestead.com/~media/elements/Clipart/food/bananas.jpg)

Dreadful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 24, 2011, 05:04:28 AM
Awesome, Coco!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 24, 2011, 12:44:54 PM
Quote from: George on September 24, 2011, 05:04:28 AM
Awesome, Coco!  ;D


Indeed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 24, 2011, 12:51:40 PM
I just love it because of everyone in that photo, his reaction is the only one that's absolutely correct. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 24, 2011, 01:35:35 PM
Yep. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 24, 2011, 01:59:56 PM
Quote from: Coco on September 24, 2011, 12:51:40 PM
I just love it because of everyone in that photo, his reaction is the only one that's absolutely correct. ;D

Hi Coco - LOL!  ;D  But that reaction needs a caption, like:

My God! Am I going to look like that when I grow up!  EEEK! 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 25, 2011, 05:27:19 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 25, 2011, 06:23:08 AM
If you go under that page now, it says instead "Skrillex being talentless."  :o
Wikipedia. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on September 26, 2011, 07:25:41 AM
Quote from: Coco on September 26, 2011, 07:22:01 AM
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319667_253458864691950_121422304562274_646042_649970486_n.jpg)
Being Chinese, I wouldn't be able to understand half of that without the English translations!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 26, 2011, 07:27:39 AM
What are those -- number plates for vehicles?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 27, 2011, 10:47:48 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SsSgO.jpg)

&

http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-03-16/50-photos-of-basset-hounds-running/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 27, 2011, 11:06:39 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 27, 2011, 10:47:48 AM
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-03-16/50-photos-of-basset-hounds-running/

Some are avatar material. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on September 27, 2011, 01:15:17 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 27, 2011, 10:47:48 AM


http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-03-16/50-photos-of-basset-hounds-running/ (http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-03-16/50-photos-of-basset-hounds-running/)


Bassett Jedi


(http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2011/03/BASSET-HOUND-RUNNING-22.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on September 27, 2011, 05:06:52 PM
(http://cachext.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/image001.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 27, 2011, 05:14:34 PM
She still looks remarkably evil. I don't know how she manages it, but from that angle she's like a female Damian.

(http://i.imgur.com/rOApS.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 27, 2011, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevich Pettersson on September 27, 2011, 02:18:33 PM
Multipost, but this guy is my internet hero for the week:

(http://i.imgur.com/9mQlp.jpg)

<3 Ballers who don't take no crap from anyone.
Lol, wonderful!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 27, 2011, 07:43:23 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 27, 2011, 07:29:30 PM
Lol, wonderful!  :D

I actually found this Stephanie on Facebook and added her as a friend. Let's see if she does it. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 27, 2011, 07:52:55 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 27, 2011, 07:43:23 PM
I actually found this Stephanie on Facebook and added her as a friend. Let's see if she does it. :D
Lethe should definitely submit this to lamebook if this is her one of her friends or something (surprised this wasn't a lamebook post).

I don't know why you'd want to friend her... those posts don't exactly give off a good impression. That guy, though, I agree with Lethe, also has to be my Internet hero of the week.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 27, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 27, 2011, 07:52:55 PM
Lethe should definitely submit this to lamebook if this is her one of her friends or something (surprised this wasn't a lamebook post).

I don't know why you'd want to friend her... those posts don't exactly give off a good impression. That guy, though, I agree with Lethe, also has to be my Internet hero of the week.  :D

I just want to see how good looking she is. That's all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 27, 2011, 08:32:29 PM
o_O
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 27, 2011, 09:07:19 PM
(http://www.zadan.nl/pics/box/box.jpg)
(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2870/tumblrljeo7lchyg1qzgcpy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/E5a7L.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Qu7oq.jpg)

(http://www.pluspets.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Animal-Love1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 28, 2011, 05:11:14 AM
(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/gallery/business-cat/business-cat-keyboard.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 28, 2011, 07:53:41 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/rOApS.jpg)
(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319667_253458864691950_121422304562274_646042_649970486_n.jpg)

(http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2109/kdmpv.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Renfield on September 28, 2011, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: The Six on September 27, 2011, 09:07:19 PM
(http://www.zadan.nl/pics/box/box.jpg)

:D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 28, 2011, 05:10:29 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on September 27, 2011, 05:06:52 PM
(http://cachext.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/image001.jpg)
I laughed out loud and am still chuckling.  That one's a keeper, Steve.  Maybe I'll frame it and hang it above my desk.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 28, 2011, 07:03:47 PM
Here is a picture I made.
Enjoy...  ::)

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Childhood-Adulthood.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on September 28, 2011, 07:24:51 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 28, 2011, 07:03:47 PM
Here is a picture I made.
Enjoy...  ::)

5 Reasons Life Actually Does Get Better (http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-reasons-life-actually-does-get-better/) (Cracked.com)

Thread duty:

(http://i.imgur.com/d27xX.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 28, 2011, 08:34:05 PM
Quote from: Brian on September 28, 2011, 07:24:51 PM
5 Reasons Life Actually Does Get Better (http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-reasons-life-actually-does-get-better/) (Cracked.com)

I've read that one before. 3 is the only one I agree with...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 29, 2011, 06:59:17 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l4oAO6Q7yXk/S_LgTjMk8QI/AAAAAAAAAOc/UtsoPcaaH38/s1600/MexicanStandoff_Fullpic_1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 29, 2011, 07:47:52 AM
Quote from: Todd on September 29, 2011, 06:59:17 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_l4oAO6Q7yXk/S_LgTjMk8QI/AAAAAAAAAOc/UtsoPcaaH38/s1600/MexicanStandoff_Fullpic_1.gif)

The paper ruled that one in the end, although only by a margin.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on September 29, 2011, 08:01:33 AM
...then along comes this guy to ruin his day:

(http://i.imgur.com/w3I0G.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on September 29, 2011, 10:43:15 AM
(http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/6143338263_d2497c02fe_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 29, 2011, 10:58:39 AM
Not that I especially like it. ::)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/egc048.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on September 29, 2011, 04:39:41 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on September 29, 2011, 10:58:39 AM
Not that I especially like it. ::)

(http://i55.tinypic.com/egc048.png)

HAHAHAHA

I hope it's OK if I repost that on Facebook.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on September 29, 2011, 05:01:55 PM
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319087_10150329147905842_593225841_7905969_152148276_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 29, 2011, 09:33:44 PM
Quote from: Coco on September 29, 2011, 04:39:41 PM
HAHAHAHA

I hope it's OK if I repost that on Facebook.

Not a problem.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 30, 2011, 06:52:56 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on September 29, 2011, 05:01:55 PM
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319087_10150329147905842_593225841_7905969_152148276_n.jpg)
A classic.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/22454_305440894673_655149673_3318194_289212_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 30, 2011, 07:04:59 PM
(http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5882/img2011093000059.jpg)

I took this one today. You know it's a classy joint when they use duct tape to hang the signs. I went in the sink.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 30, 2011, 07:52:30 PM
Quote from: George on September 30, 2011, 07:04:59 PMYou know it's a classy joint when they use duct tape to hang the signs. I went in the sink.  ;)

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 01, 2011, 06:04:52 AM
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/299925_291676860858561_134318169927765_1182813_1033280505_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on October 01, 2011, 11:38:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/jbRG2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 01, 2011, 11:39:50 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 01, 2011, 11:38:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/jbRG2.jpg)

Love it! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 02, 2011, 04:56:50 AM
Yeah that has to be pic of the week! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 02, 2011, 08:29:11 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 01, 2011, 11:39:50 PM
Love it! ;D

I got to wonder what the bassoonist thought of it.

"Gee, they know my instrument is so difficult to play that anyone who tries will look like the bloomin' idiot they are."

or

"Gee, they think my instrument is so easy to play any bloomin' idiot can play it."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 02, 2011, 08:33:34 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 02, 2011, 08:29:11 AM
I got to wonder what the bassoonist thought of it.

"Gee, they know my instrument is so difficult to play that anyone who tries will look like the bloomin' idiot they are."

or

"Gee, they think my instrument is so easy to play any bloomin' idiot can play it."

Or,

"I know that this will make people walk out because no one likes to play the bassoon (apart from me and my chums in the wind section :-[ )"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 02, 2011, 05:01:52 PM
have a Vespa dealership?  Then why not use a painting of a great Italian city?
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0003small.jpg)
But next time perhaps you should make sure it's a city where someone can actually use a scooter...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 02, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
(http://minutest.com/i/more-random-hilarious-comics-and-cartoons-to-keep-you-rolling_niaii_2.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 02, 2011, 05:24:26 PM
(http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200128&stc=1&d=1316719259) 


(http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200137&stc=1&d=1316722029)


For Bogey and Karl:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_w9XO9zBePXE/Sp0rR40sUKI/AAAAAAAABxs/M-hMmABP0Q8/s400/philcollins.jpg)


(http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=200579&stc=1&d=1316931145)   


(http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=199074&stc=1&d=1316132961)


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/SD9ufhHRmUI/AAAAAAAADg0/X9ph7ag2n4c/s320/9RFmdzLCr9k7b8lfx2psnb9L_500.jpg)


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MB-AQETnxjo/TY9ZCSQJROI/AAAAAAAAAw4/jlGtqk02x48/s1600/Rodrigues+-+anechoic+dealer.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 02, 2011, 10:43:35 PM
Goerge, I guess only members of the Steve Hoffman Forum can view the pics which are stored as attachments there. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 02, 2011, 11:10:39 PM
Quote from: George on October 02, 2011, 05:24:26 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/SD9ufhHRmUI/AAAAAAAADg0/X9ph7ag2n4c/s320/9RFmdzLCr9k7b8lfx2psnb9L_500.jpg)
Clever.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 03, 2011, 06:28:13 AM
Quote from: George on October 02, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
(http://minutest.com/i/more-random-hilarious-comics-and-cartoons-to-keep-you-rolling_niaii_2.jpg)

Sad but true...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 03, 2011, 07:32:54 AM
Quote from: George on October 02, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
(http://minutest.com/i/more-random-hilarious-comics-and-cartoons-to-keep-you-rolling_niaii_2.jpg)

I think this has been posted before but since it makes a good companion piece to the above picture, it's worth a repeat.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/0200714095800zj.jpg)



Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 03, 2011, 07:35:02 AM
Oktoberfest 2011 ends today. That's a good excuse to post a picture of my favorite Bavarian beer...and stuff.


(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/Sexy_beer_girls-thumb.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brahmsian on October 03, 2011, 07:39:10 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 03, 2011, 07:35:02 AM
Oktoberfest 2011 ends today. That's a good excuse to post a picture of my favorite Bavarian beer...and stuff.


(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/Sexy_beer_girls-thumb.jpg)


Sarge

Those are hearty.....healthy jugs......of beer.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 03, 2011, 07:40:46 AM
Solar Ballistics (http://spaceweather.com/images2011/03oct11/cometandcme.gif?PHPSESSID=hlncs1i7tr0a770tjq22mgg8q3). In this case, it's literally (a series of) pictures I like leading to one awe-some moment.

[NOTE: It links to a ~2 MB animated GIF.]

The "bullet" is a comet that was discovered by armchair astronomers from the pictures taken by SOHO, the satellite which also sent this set of images, just a day before this event. However, do note that as of now there is no accepted explanation between the comet's crashing into the Sun and the massive explosion (http://helios.gsfc.nasa.gov/cme.html).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on October 03, 2011, 03:54:46 PM
(http://monotonousforest.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d045953ef011571f2ab70970b-800wi)

Nepalese musicians rockin' out birthday ditties for the King's birthday!  I have tried to find the name of the Reuters photographer who took the picture, but so far...I can find nothing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brahmsian on October 03, 2011, 05:29:11 PM
Quote from: Cato on October 03, 2011, 03:54:46 PM
(http://monotonousforest.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d045953ef011571f2ab70970b-800wi)

Nepalese musicians rockin' out birthday ditties for the King's birthday!  I have tried to find the name of the Reuters photographer who took the picture, but so far...I can find nothing.

Are there any concertos for these instruments?  I want to know!   :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 03, 2011, 05:30:43 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 03, 2011, 05:29:11 PM
Are there any concertos for these instruments?  I want to know!   :D

:D



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 03, 2011, 05:38:46 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 03, 2011, 05:29:11 PM
Are there any concertos for these instruments?  I want to know!   :D

Sure, you haven't seen the "GMGs Favorite Concertos for ___________" thread yet?


;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 03, 2011, 07:30:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5b2da.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 03, 2011, 07:34:52 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 03, 2011, 07:35:02 AM
Oktoberfest 2011 ends today. That's a good excuse to post a picture of my favorite Bavarian beer...and stuff.


(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/Sexy_beer_girls-thumb.jpg)


Sarge

That's a nice set of....beer mugs.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 04, 2011, 10:40:22 AM
Quote from: The Six on October 03, 2011, 07:30:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5b2da.png)
LOL this one is awesome  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 04, 2011, 10:47:24 AM
Quote from: The Six on October 03, 2011, 07:30:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5b2da.png)
That one had me on the floor!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 04, 2011, 01:08:25 PM
That was great!! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on October 04, 2011, 05:49:10 PM
Geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus being backlit by Saturn-shine. Amazing.

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6193/6209087320_89518e324f_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 04, 2011, 07:12:22 PM
Been taking some vacation time, so Sunday and today (Tuesday) I pretended to be a tourist and took my camera to the local beach areas.

First, this is how you take the taxi in Fort Lauderdale.  (Just north of the Las Olas Bridge, if you are familiar with the area.  The blue and white bisected building is, I'm pretty sure, the Ritz Carlton.)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0023small.jpg)

Next to the taxi stand is a public (meaning city owned) marina.  These boats are small compared to some of the yachts moored in the network of canals you can see in the background.  The main body of water in the picture is the Intracoastal Waterway (for the benefit of non-Yanks, that's a long waterway, part natural part man made, which runs slightly inland of the actual beach areas for most of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts).
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0019small.jpg)
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0021small.jpg)

Passing on to the beach itself, here's AIA, the beach highway.   Florida is probably the only place in the world where you would see that sign (which can be found up and down the coastline).
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0031small.jpg)


And here's one of the many eatery-drinkeries directly across the street from the beach.   Notice the size of the glasses--but I have no idea of how strong the drinks actually were.  And yes, Guitar Guy was actually singing "Wasting Away in Margaritaville" when I walked past.
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0034small.jpg)

And one from this afternoon, on the Hollywood Broadwalk (not a typo, that's the actual name)--I'll be posting the full set (a lot of 3 and 4 MB files) to Flickr in the next day or so.  But this one got on my snark radar.  It's a banner they haven't gotten around to taking down yet from a couple of weeks ago.  But really, aren't $5 Bloody Marys early on a Sunday morning the most appropriate way to memorialize 9-11?
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0097small.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 04, 2011, 07:18:23 PM
Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 04, 2011, 11:06:01 PM
A friend of a friend just got sent this msg when they applied for a hostel place:

(http://i.imgur.com/o8PA9.png)

Sounds awesome :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 04, 2011, 11:15:09 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 04, 2011, 07:12:22 PM

Florida is probably the only place in the world where you would see that sign (which can be found up and down the coastline).
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz350/kishnevi/personal%20pictures/GEDC0031small.jpg)
In some places (in the Boca area), restaurants will only seat you outside up until a certain time, because of the light and their proximity to the beach (so as not to disturb the turtles I guess). I've seen those signs all over southern Florida (along or near A1A).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 05, 2011, 06:20:51 AM
My in-laws used to live in Delray Beach between Boca Raton (i.e. Rat's Mouth) & Palm Beach - we use to visit yearly and also have made numerous trips to Florida, both coasts are lovely.  A1A is one of my favorite roads - love the manatee mail boxes.  But for those visiting try to take a scenic intracoastal waterway cruise (a nice one is in Delray Beach) if you want to see some EXPENSIVE homes (most only used in the winter) and some BIG boats.  And the eating - OH MY!   :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 05, 2011, 12:39:00 PM
As threatened, I posted the full set of pictures from yesterday's stroll along part of Hollywood (FL)'s beach (called the Broadwalk) over at Flickr.   The Broadwalk itself was recently renovated and pretties up but the stores and restaurants and motels range all over the place from 1940/50s to brand new, and from tourist kitschy on up to middle class respectable (there's nothing very upscale about this part of town, unlike some of the beach areas in Fort Lauderdale or Miami Beach).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/

Since I'm not paying for Flickr Pro, eventually these pictures will come down to make way for others, but  in the meantime you're welcome to enjoy them, and download a copy if, halevai, you really like them.  (There's a total of 82 pictures.)

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6214180299_0c2f41793c_m.jpg)(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6214685208_3bae7c219f_m.jpg)(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6214674292_2cd4a86b62_m.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on October 05, 2011, 04:57:56 PM
(http://monotonousforest.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d045953ef011571f2ab70970b-800wi)


Quote from: ChamberNut on October 03, 2011, 05:29:11 PM
Are there any concertos for these instruments?  I want to know!   :D

Paging Karl Henning!  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 05, 2011, 11:12:36 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 05, 2011, 12:39:00 PM
Since I'm not paying for Flickr Pro, eventually these pictures will come down to make way for others...

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there's a storage limit for the free account. However, there is an upload limit per month.

And thanks for the tour. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 06, 2011, 10:11:43 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 05, 2011, 11:12:36 PM
Please correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there's a storage limit for the free account. However, there is an upload limit per month.

And thanks for the tour. :)

You're welcome.  I'll have to check,but I think there's a limit of 200 pictures for the free accounts, unless they've changed it.  This new set of pictures took up almost all of the upload limit for the month.  Which made me angry because, after loading up the files (4000X3000 pixels each, meaning somewhere between 2.8MB and 4.5MB per image) Flickr only shows the downsized version (768X1024 or whatever it is), and doesn't allow the original huge size to be viewed. 

I did however also upload the whole set to Photobucket where they can stay permanently, but this way people can see the new images without impinging on Photobucket's bandwidth limits.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 07, 2011, 04:25:50 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K5vkaSgvB4k/TmvS315Od1I/AAAAAAAAGPk/9ImiahG9XDI/s1600/Funny+cartoon+pictures+of+people1.jpg)



(http://funandmusic.biz/funny-pic-pepsi-worker.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 08, 2011, 03:24:34 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/jfA8Y.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wqxOz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 05:16:41 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/virgins.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 06:53:39 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/harnoncourtlumberjack.jpg)

Where it ought to belong! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 06:57:12 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 06:53:39 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/harnoncourtlumberjack.jpg)

Where it ought to belong! ;D

But will it be as funny out of context?  :D

We should add some text:

This is a picture of Harnoncourt after a performance of Haydn's Mass in Time of War, played by the Winnepeg Philharmonic and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Choir.

The picture was originally a reply to this post:

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,54.msg567131.html#msg567131

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 06:59:28 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 06:57:12 AM
But will it be as funny out of context?  :D

Sarge

No, it won't... I was in two minds about quoting the original posts, but I thought they would take the attention away from sheer artistic creation that is Harnoncourt in a lumberjack's outfit. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 07:02:02 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 06:59:28 AM
No, it won't... I was in two minds about quoting the original posts, but it will take the sheer artistic creation that is Harnoncourt in a lumberjack's outfit. ;D

;D :D ;D

I added a sentence to my original post, hopefully clarifying things a bit.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 07:04:56 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 07:02:02 AM
;D :D ;D

I added a sentence to my original post, hopefully clarifying things a bit.

Sarge

Ray didn't say anything about attending it, did he?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 07:06:40 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 10, 2011, 07:04:56 AM
Ray didn't say anything about attending it, did he?

If he did he probably wouldn't admit it.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brahmsian on October 10, 2011, 08:39:46 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 10, 2011, 06:57:12 AM
But will it be as funny out of context?  :D

We should add some text:

This is a picture of Harnoncourt after a performance of Haydn's Mass in Time of War, played by the Winnepeg Philharmonic and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Choir.

Sarge

Huh??????   ??? ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 10, 2011, 08:45:56 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 10, 2011, 08:39:46 AM
Huh??????   ??? ???
Go to Haydn's Haus and start reading from post 1400 onwards (or scroll down to the pics!)...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brahmsian on October 10, 2011, 08:48:24 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 10, 2011, 08:45:56 AM
Go to Haydn's Haus and start reading from post 1400 onwards (or scroll down to the pics!)...

Ok, thanks.   :)  I hardly even visit Haydn's Haus, so this should be interesting.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 12, 2011, 08:22:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/GBKu2.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/YUF3A.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/dFNlo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 15, 2011, 10:36:34 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 15, 2011, 06:07:01 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/166271_189120337771107_100000194252024_824969_6116706_n.jpg)

That's an interesting one.
1) the background seems to be a photograph, but the foreground seems to be some sort of digitized CGI.
2) what exactly is being depicted?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 15, 2011, 10:52:49 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 15, 2011, 10:36:34 AM
That's an interesting one.
1) the background seems to be a photograph, but the foreground seems to be some sort of digitized CGI.

I thought the opposite. :)

Quote
2) what exactly is being depicted?

It turns out to be a Church in the middle of nowhere (in Greenland).

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/wood-church-greenland/

I suppose it can be considered legit.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DieNacht on October 15, 2011, 11:06:57 AM
Yes, the photo looks artificial, but the scene is actually real:
http://www.northtravel.dk/groenland/sydgroenland/sydgroenland-via-island-igaliku.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 15, 2011, 11:11:46 AM
'Tis legit.  Strikes me as a site conducive to communing with the Great Unfathomable. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 15, 2011, 11:14:48 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 15, 2011, 10:52:49 AM
I thought the opposite. :)

It turns out to be a Church in the middle of nowhere (in Greenland).

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/wood-church-greenland/

I suppose it can be considered legit.

Thank you to all of you. 
The Greenland origin explains what threw me off--"oh, that looks rather medieval Norse.  Must be a computerized reconstruction."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 15, 2011, 12:18:47 PM
(http://www.woerthersee-architektur.at/images/S_Villa-Mahler.jpg)

(http://www.ainola.fi/gfx/photo_ainola.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DieNacht on October 15, 2011, 12:28:13 PM
North American rather than Central European ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on October 15, 2011, 12:52:51 PM
The second one is definitely Sibelius's house.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 15, 2011, 04:21:37 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/MUJA-Tyrannosaurus.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 15, 2011, 08:50:40 PM
My, but you are a naughty girl.   8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 16, 2011, 06:08:24 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314620_1562527320912_1767230927_837487_2063868045_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 17, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/linedoggie/KhalidShiekODonnell.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 17, 2011, 12:54:18 PM
Talk about Disintegration.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 17, 2011, 03:41:05 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 17, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/linedoggie/KhalidShiekODonnell.jpg)

Rosie, you've let yourself go. I always knew you were a hairy bitch. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on October 17, 2011, 06:16:29 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 17, 2011, 12:13:52 PM
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/linedoggie/KhalidShiekODonnell.jpg)

Actually, this picture explains quite a bit!   0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 18, 2011, 06:48:56 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dnnY20Bu_hM/TNs6BLliAcI/AAAAAAAADdk/MxqwKpws0ZA/s400/scannevermind.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 22, 2011, 04:18:10 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299778_1571070214479_1767230927_844612_1327836195_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on October 22, 2011, 12:42:38 PM
(http://www.metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/119122345.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 22, 2011, 06:47:38 PM
Quote from: Coco on October 22, 2011, 12:42:38 PM
(http://www.metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/119122345.jpg)
If only he did something like that one his show just once...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 23, 2011, 09:09:23 AM
http://i.imgur.com/zGspU.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 23, 2011, 09:25:54 AM
The joke is that she explodes because he didn't text back in 28 minutes?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 23, 2011, 09:28:54 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 23, 2011, 09:25:54 AM
The joke is that she explodes because he didn't text back in 28 minutes?

He probably replied, "Ok, sure :-)".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 25, 2011, 02:51:06 PM
http://i56.tinypic.com/2145i6r.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2011, 06:25:52 AM
(http://30.media.tumblr.com/3F7gN4uIxd1xe6poJ8LJfJjE_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 27, 2011, 07:42:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZX6CN.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on October 28, 2011, 03:29:52 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZL4v5.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 28, 2011, 07:23:41 PM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Propulsion.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on October 29, 2011, 05:07:09 AM
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302426_2549685060370_1201140663_4084787_861270081_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: offbeat on October 31, 2011, 11:53:18 AM
(http://www.abacus-gallery.com/shopinfo/uploads/1278493998_large-image_kazimir_malevich_peasant_in_a_field_c1928_042_oil_painting_large.jpg)


kazimir malevich 'Peasant in a Field'
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 31, 2011, 04:13:06 PM
(http://editorialcartoonists.com/cartoons/McKeeR/2011/McKeeR20111029_low.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 02, 2011, 01:35:38 PM
Thus begins my experiments at putting anime characters into real life backgrounds.  8)
However, I don't know much about photoshop.  ::) Thus, after copying the image to this background, I kept on thinking that Haruhi looks too tall- she would realistically only be about 5 feet tall...

I've never seen these types of pictures before.  :D All you have to do is get a vector image of a character, an appropriate-sized background, copy and paste.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/haruhi--japanesegardencopy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 02, 2011, 02:05:46 PM
Does this look like a more realistic height? I might have to end up resizing the one before...

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/azumanga--japanesegarden.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 02, 2011, 02:21:26 PM
I won't go at this forever lol...
again, I can't decide whether the height of the character is right or not.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/unknown--flatlands.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 04, 2011, 07:39:19 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/cxRNH.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Josquin des Prez on November 04, 2011, 07:47:41 AM
Greg, why are you so ronery?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 04, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Quote from: Josquin des Prez on November 04, 2011, 07:47:41 AM
Greg, why are you so ronery?
Ronery... that is just such a great word. But luckily, I'm not due to disinterest in people.

(http://friendster.layoutlocator.com/graphics/dldimg/de6ebf6c847d15a039621685fc672927_pyzamronery.jpg)
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/1/4/3f9a24f5-a6d5-403a-9ab4-1607f655364b.jpg)
(http://terriblestuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Ronery.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 07, 2011, 08:04:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/eRfPz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 07, 2011, 08:15:26 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 07, 2011, 08:04:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/eRfPz.jpg)

Typical moron.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 08, 2011, 05:17:50 AM
Even his name is funny- "David Davis?"....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2011, 09:32:33 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 07, 2011, 08:04:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/eRfPz.jpg)


Gonna start a new trend..."Give me the Double D. cut."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 08, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 07, 2011, 08:04:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/eRfPz.jpg)

I think that's known as a "halfro"!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2011, 06:47:15 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 08, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
I think that's known as a "halfro"!  ;D

"Half off the halfro sale"  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 11, 2011, 10:10:56 AM
(http://www.chinapost.com.tw/news_images/20101212/p07a.jpg)


He received a standing ovation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 11, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 11, 2011, 10:10:56 AM
(http://www.chinapost.com.tw/news_images/20101212/p07a.jpg)


He received a standing ovation.

Who is that?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 11, 2011, 11:41:17 AM
Oh dear, and I thought Tony Blair playing his guitar was the most awkward thing I had ever seen ;D

(Putin, I believe.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jared on November 11, 2011, 11:44:05 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 11, 2011, 10:10:56 AM
(http://www.chinapost.com.tw/news_images/20101212/p07a.jpg)


He received a standing ovation.

well, would risk remaining in your seat and refusing to put your hands together?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 11, 2011, 02:08:54 PM
He's Russian. Of course he plays piano.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 11, 2011, 09:45:40 PM
Quote from: George on November 11, 2011, 11:36:15 AM
Who is that?

That P. Jaarvi look-alike from Russia.

Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on November 11, 2011, 11:41:17 AM
Oh dear, and I thought Tony Blair playing his guitar was the most awkward thing I had ever seen ;D


He should play along with Putin and Clinton. And they should call themselves the Premier Trio or some such thing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on November 13, 2011, 05:35:41 AM
Putin would have to be manager, Clinton would do PR and Blare look after the money.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on November 13, 2011, 06:07:54 AM
and Cherie can can sell their autographs....  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 13, 2011, 06:10:32 AM
Quote from: knight66 on November 13, 2011, 05:35:41 AMBlare


An unintentional misspelling, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on November 13, 2011, 06:12:20 AM
Cherie would be the Yoko-like figure, but with more of a touch of Lady Macbeth. She would prompt them to break their contracts, then sue them. Clinton would shrug go home and ask Hilary to give him back his balls from the jar she keeps in her handbag. Putin would have Cherry and Tone die in a helicopter crash, then attend the double funeral looking enigmatic, as usual.

Yes Todd....that's right.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 14, 2011, 11:12:30 AM
I don't like it - I hate it - it's terrifying ;_;

(http://i.imgur.com/o9HNx.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 14, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/bag1.jpg)

(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/1/9/1/100191_slide.jpg?v=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 16, 2011, 02:39:23 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/QJZ71.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 16, 2011, 06:32:07 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/5f6239b9-cf10-4158-ad0c-6bc7b53ebf9d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 17, 2011, 02:16:54 PM
(http://www.tonedeafcomics.com/wp-content/themes/tonedeaf/images/post_imgs/13191749722011-11-16-What-Mahler-Symphony-Did-You-Hear-.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 17, 2011, 02:28:48 PM
(http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/epic-win-photos-paying-parking-ticket-win.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 18, 2011, 03:57:56 PM
For some reason Google seems to think it's going to get a lot of clicks from this ad on an English-language videogame website:

(http://i.imgur.com/lxDv4.jpg)

-_-
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 18, 2011, 06:51:31 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on November 18, 2011, 03:57:56 PM
For some reason Google seems to think it's going to get a lot of clicks from this ad on an English-language videogame website:

(http://i.imgur.com/lxDv4.jpg)

-_-
Why is that guy so much older?...

... oh yeah, older guys usually have more money...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on November 18, 2011, 07:26:25 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 17, 2011, 02:16:54 PM
(http://www.tonedeafcomics.com/wp-content/themes/tonedeaf/images/post_imgs/13191749722011-11-16-What-Mahler-Symphony-Did-You-Hear-.gif)
I think I'll print this in wallet size and laminate it.
Simply brilliant.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on November 18, 2011, 10:59:33 PM
Yes, a nice cheering image for the early morning. Perhaps Philo should add it to his Art thread for that very purpose.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 21, 2011, 07:40:05 AM
(http://www.ekfineart.com/publish/worksimages/HITC12_LG.jpg) (http://www.ekfineart.com/publish/worksimages/HITC17_LG.jpg) (http://www.ekfineart.com/publish/worksimages/HITC9_LG.jpg)(http://www.ekfineart.com/publish/worksimages/Liu_Bolin_HITC_ItalyNo5_LG.jpg)


More of Liu Bolin's works at....
http://www.ekfineart.com/html/ArtistResultsfull.asp?offset=&artist=82&artistname=Liu%20Bolin
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 21, 2011, 12:29:18 PM
http://menstrugglingtodrinkmilk.tumblr.com/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 21, 2011, 01:35:36 PM
Eh... I'm sure you enjoyed that, Lethe.  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 21, 2011, 06:17:10 PM
I did very much n__n

(http://i.imgur.com/a9hpR.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 21, 2011, 10:10:50 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on November 21, 2011, 06:17:10 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/a9hpR.png)

Which one did you opt for eventually? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 21, 2011, 10:58:34 PM
(http://www.guitarrum.net/english_teacher_win.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on November 22, 2011, 11:04:47 AM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on November 21, 2011, 06:17:10 PM
I did very much n__n

(http://i.imgur.com/a9hpR.png)


Quote from: Opus106 on November 21, 2011, 10:10:50 PM
Which one did you opt for eventually? ;D


More to the point, what were the answers ? I have my doubts about a few of them....  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on November 22, 2011, 04:42:38 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 22, 2011, 11:04:47 AM
More to the point, what were the answers ? I have my doubts about a few of them....  ;D

It's clearly part of the UK - I'm married to someone from there, you're here too Oli - I guess after Ireland left, a position required filling ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 23, 2011, 07:05:56 AM
Can't say that I "like" this picture, or ones related to it, as it is certainly horrible to look at.  Apparently, desomorphine, aka Krokodil, is something of an issue in Russia, and it looks like it is slowly spreading in Europe.  This stuff makes meth look like aspirin.  Kinda makes me wonder why codeine is so easily available in some countries, and how long that will last.  This is all new to me, though my teenage son already knew about it.  I wonder if that's a bad thing . . .

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/11/de7977c7e60bb44e24f04bfb2e75a4c9.jpg (http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/11/de7977c7e60bb44e24f04bfb2e75a4c9.jpg)

(Kinda hope it's all fake.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 23, 2011, 09:40:31 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 23, 2011, 09:31:32 AM
At this point, why bother putting on pants?

Don't you mean shorts?   ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on November 23, 2011, 01:16:33 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on November 22, 2011, 04:42:38 PM
It's clearly part of the UK - I'm married to someone from there, you're here too Oli - I guess after Ireland left, a position required filling ;)

and me who thought I came here for the strong pound and the flying sheep... i must have missed this bigger picture  ;D

nice to see another one of us did escape though...  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 23, 2011, 06:51:51 PM
Quote from: George on November 23, 2011, 09:40:31 AM
Don't you mean shorts?   ;)
Yeah, probably his pants are normal person's shorts, and his shorts are kids' shorts (just guessing).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 24, 2011, 06:29:22 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on November 23, 2011, 08:57:17 PM
As did I. It's a gift to be able to enjoy a variety of forms.
I actually have to agree with you there. The more stuff to enjoy, the better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 25, 2011, 07:03:19 AM
You have to know what this is parodying, but it's wonderful!  8)

(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wtf2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 26, 2011, 03:17:24 PM
(http://www.guitarrum.net/k-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 27, 2011, 09:07:06 AM
Read all the way to the end!

(http://www.guitarrum.net/bear_warning.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 27, 2011, 09:14:16 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 27, 2011, 09:07:06 AM(http://www.guitarrum.net/bear_warning.jpg)


Hilarious.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 01, 2011, 07:24:16 PM
Quote from: Greg on December 01, 2011, 07:16:03 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/likeable3.jpg)

;D

Break your heart, that's how I'm goin' out...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 03, 2011, 08:20:56 AM
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/7/2011/11/7d161ea8102e71561851d6a2765ac9c5.jpg)



Things that make you go Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 03, 2011, 11:27:26 AM
On some level, it's not funny, but still...

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296081_10150418890800555_782450554_10328918_614979366_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 03, 2011, 07:39:37 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 03, 2011, 11:27:26 AM
On some level, it's not funny, but still...

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296081_10150418890800555_782450554_10328918_614979366_n.jpg)

I guess that's better than the other way around.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on December 03, 2011, 09:54:01 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on December 03, 2011, 07:39:37 PM
I guess that's better than the other way around.

:D ;D


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on December 03, 2011, 11:27:55 PM
He needs to go to Specsavers; (UK specific remark).

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 05, 2011, 04:58:50 AM
Click for glory. (http://i.imgur.com/HZ1J7.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HZ1J7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 09, 2011, 03:29:16 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/epic-fail-photos-bros-do-the-world-a-favor-and-put-it-away-forever.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 09, 2011, 05:35:57 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on December 05, 2011, 04:58:50 AM
Click for glory. (http://i.imgur.com/HZ1J7.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HZ1J7.jpg)
Either I'm too Yankee or too old--I'm not getting all the references.  Teenage Ninja Turtle, Smurf, Spongebod and Teletubbies--but who are the others--especially that rabbit-headed one that ought to scare the bejesus out of any self respecting three year old.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 09, 2011, 11:00:31 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 09, 2011, 03:29:16 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/epic-fail-photos-bros-do-the-world-a-favor-and-put-it-away-forever.jpg)

I've been doing the same for some months now, although it's a different Fedora (http://fedoraproject.org/) under consideration. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 10, 2011, 05:16:47 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 09, 2011, 05:35:57 PM
Either I'm too Yankee or too old--I'm not getting all the references.  Teenage Ninja Turtle, Smurf, Spongebod and Teletubbies--but who are the others--especially that rabbit-headed one that ought to scare the bejesus out of any self respecting three year old.

It looks like Pikachu, Bart Simpson and an Oompa Loompa.

The guy has some similar wonders on his webpage: http://www.buttjohnson.com/drawings/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Antoine Marchand on December 10, 2011, 05:46:34 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 27, 2011, 09:07:06 AM
Read all the way to the end!

(http://www.guitarrum.net/bear_warning.jpg)

Me, too! It's really very instructive.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 10, 2011, 04:38:55 PM
Quote from: Lethe Dmitriyevna Pettersson on December 10, 2011, 05:16:47 AM
It looks like Pikachu, Bart Simpson and an Oompa Loompa.

The guy has some similar wonders on his webpage: http://www.buttjohnson.com/drawings/

Thanks.  Looks like a nice place to wander about.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 10, 2011, 06:09:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/hNYz1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 11, 2011, 05:58:54 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/rQanz.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 11, 2011, 06:50:09 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 12, 2011, 06:18:24 PM
(http://media.heavy.com/gallery/the-20-worst-glamour-shots/lemmy_0.jpg)


Er, uh, oh boy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 12, 2011, 06:22:36 PM
He doesn't have tits - that's one up on most bikers ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 14, 2011, 05:15:17 AM
My dog did something like when I gave him a piece of squid. Also, he simply does not eat bananas- he just licks them and stares at them.
The food he seemed probably the most excited for was caviar, surprisingly.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: snyprrr on December 14, 2011, 05:48:30 AM
Quote from: The Six on December 13, 2011, 08:04:21 PM
(http://img01.imagecanon.com/_upload/img/54/H3fAZ.gif)

It's just not FAIR using cutie animals to make me go, Awwww!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 15, 2011, 04:18:08 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/epic-fail-fail-nation-douchebag-parker-meet-douchebag-note-writer.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 16, 2011, 06:50:16 AM
(http://valleysleepcenter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cranky-early-morning1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 16, 2011, 09:04:29 AM
Robert Smith's kid?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 16, 2011, 06:38:36 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/dating-fails-dating-fails-she-didnt-get-the-semper-fi-part.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 16, 2011, 06:52:59 PM
If I knew that guy I'd have to give him a high-five.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 17, 2011, 08:32:02 PM
Quote from: snyprrr on December 14, 2011, 05:48:30 AM
It's just not FAIR using cutie animals to make me go, Awwww!!

Check this one out, snyprrr:

http://www.youtube.com/v/SE-MwLL8uhg

This is just too damn cute! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2011, 06:33:13 AM
Seen on Facebook:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 20, 2011, 06:35:22 AM
A Facebook page should certainly push a lot of people to demand a balanced budget.  Power to the people!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2011, 06:37:13 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 20, 2011, 06:35:22 AM
A Facebook page should certainly push a lot of people to demand a balanced budget.

Hah!

I bet we can get 10,000 people to like this page that sez we need more cutesie-pie kitten vidz!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 20, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/4Huf1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 20, 2011, 04:26:11 PM
Oh. My. God.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 20, 2011, 05:51:53 PM
Quote from: Lethevich Dmitriyevna Pettersonova on December 20, 2011, 03:52:14 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/4Huf1.jpg)

And you like this because...?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 21, 2011, 08:18:37 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 20, 2011, 05:51:53 PM
And you like this because...?

It's fascinating.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Willoughby earl of Itacarius on December 21, 2011, 08:21:10 AM
I like this one ;D :P

(http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1744/1744386rd5f1eb3b5.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 21, 2011, 08:47:51 AM
(http://demotivators.despair.com/tshirts/occupythenorthpoletshirt.gif)


A shirt I am tempted to buy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 21, 2011, 11:51:44 AM
(http://www.advertisingweek.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/BrankoTheProstateCzech.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 22, 2011, 09:55:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/BLrbB.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 22, 2011, 06:46:13 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/like-dis.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 22, 2011, 07:27:21 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/IT0Ab.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 23, 2011, 01:43:17 AM
An 'honourable mention' (http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/12/winners-of-the-national-geographic-photo-contest-2011/100211/) from the National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 (http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/)

(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/ngmwin122011/s_n06_hm117023.jpg)

Make sure to view the hi-res versions available at the links posted above.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 23, 2011, 10:40:24 AM
Since I'm a teacher, this is especially funny. I'd love to have the nerve to write such feedback on a student's paper! (I gather this is actually a Facebook conversation, though.)

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/funny-facebook-fails-failbook-so-not-good.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 24, 2011, 08:35:31 AM
I think it's amusing that the various activities are indistinguishable in the computer age!

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/406810_10150546611289104_653124103_10936450_88062810_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 24, 2011, 12:21:17 PM
Revenge for bad parking!  :)

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/epic-win-photos-win-bad-parking-punishment-win.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 24, 2011, 02:36:40 PM
Even the Porsche...?  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 25, 2011, 11:35:49 AM
The worst case of "piano face" ever!

(http://oi51.tinypic.com/wm06js.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 25, 2011, 12:16:29 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 25, 2011, 11:35:49 AM
The worst case of "piano face" ever!

(http://oi51.tinypic.com/wm06js.jpg)

Yes, either it's constipation or he just got through eating something extremely sour. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 25, 2011, 12:22:06 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 25, 2011, 12:16:29 PM
Yes, either it's constipation or he just got through eating something extremely sour. :)

Or he's playing a 4 hand Mozart work and is having a face contest with Uchida.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 25, 2011, 05:51:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fkkjK.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 25, 2011, 07:56:24 PM
Quote from: Lethevich Dmitriyevna Pettersonova on December 25, 2011, 05:51:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/fkkjK.jpg)

Brutal!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 26, 2011, 08:16:32 AM
 :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 26, 2011, 08:43:41 AM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/mobile-phone-texting-autocorrect-autocowrecks-grandpa-got-me-a-bad-pun-for-christmas.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 27, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
(http://www.belch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/kimjongun.jpg)


Uncanny.

In unrelated news, I read that the young Kim is about to issue a decree dedicating 1.37% of North Korean GDP to pie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on December 27, 2011, 05:09:10 PM
Amazingly, he is 29 years old — he looks 12!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 27, 2011, 06:46:30 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/holiday-plankin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on December 28, 2011, 07:49:25 PM
I am used to seeing random nonsense on Asian brand tshirts, but even considering their history, this one came from the left field:

(http://i.imgur.com/3o61g.jpg)

Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Kennet_Long_Barrow).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 28, 2011, 08:05:17 PM
Nothing quite as hip as a burial site...

eh, I guess it could be an appropriate shirt for the new generation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 30, 2011, 10:30:17 PM
I think this guy is a little too into his dog...

(http://awkwardfamilypetphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Pet-Noir-566p-711x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 01, 2012, 12:01:21 PM
(http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/DSC00242-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 01, 2012, 03:16:24 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-too-true-too-true.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 02, 2012, 03:06:37 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/epic-fail-fail-nation-failtumblr-lowvdubvqzbwro-jpeg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 03, 2012, 01:59:16 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vDWWj.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 03, 2012, 09:11:31 PM
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7959/icecubes.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 05, 2012, 02:07:33 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF47rrHd7wo&feature=related
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 05, 2012, 02:30:04 AM
Quote from: The Six on January 03, 2012, 09:11:31 PM
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/7959/icecubes.png)


;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2012, 04:53:47 AM
Lactose-free ice cubes: what's not to like?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 06, 2012, 01:34:26 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 27, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
(http://www.belch.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/kimjongun.jpg)


Uncanny.

In unrelated news, I read that the young Kim is about to issue a decree dedicating 1.37% of North Korean GDP to pie.

LOL!  ;D  No wonder that country is constantly facing starvation - this guy is eating all of the food!  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 09, 2012, 03:38:22 PM
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp14.jpg)

National Geographic photography contest winners:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/national_geographic_photograph.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2 (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/national_geographic_photograph.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 09, 2012, 04:56:01 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 09, 2012, 03:38:22 PM
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp14.jpg)

National Geographic photography contest winners:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/national_geographic_photograph.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2 (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/01/national_geographic_photograph.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2)

Thanks for posting that.  There is a plethora of jaw dropping images through National Geo on that Boston site.  Amazing stuff.  Glad you put it up, there are some real eye openers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 09, 2012, 05:08:07 PM
I like this image from the National Geographic contest...

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp5.jpg)

This would be an excellent cover for a Sibelius recording.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 09, 2012, 05:35:14 PM
Quote from: John of Clydebank on January 09, 2012, 04:56:01 PM
Thanks for posting that.  There is a plethora of jaw dropping images through National Geo on that Boston site.  Amazing stuff.  Glad you put it up, there are some real eye openers.

You're welcome. I agree that there are some fantastic photos there. I wish this one had more of an explanation.

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp12.jpg)

The pictures are even more impressive at that website because they download at a much larger size than here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 09, 2012, 05:50:54 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 09, 2012, 05:35:14 PM
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp12.jpg)
I was just about to post that.

The best ones are that, the winner, and these two:
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp10.jpg)
(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/ngmwinners_122011/bp13.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 09, 2012, 08:55:25 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on December 23, 2011, 01:43:17 AM
An 'honourable mention' (http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/12/winners-of-the-national-geographic-photo-contest-2011/100211/) from the National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 (http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/)

(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/static/infocus/ngmwin122011/s_n06_hm117023.jpg)

Make sure to view the hi-res versions available at the links posted above.

Quote from: Szykneij on January 09, 2012, 03:38:22 PM
National Geographic photography contest winners:

Great minds and all that. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 10, 2012, 02:05:56 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 09, 2012, 08:55:25 PM
Great minds and all that. 8)

Yup, looks like you were way ahead of me. I must have missed your post in the Christmas rush. Interesting that we both chose the same photo. At least the pictures are worthy of a re-visit.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 10, 2012, 02:23:29 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 10, 2012, 02:05:56 AM
Interesting that we both chose the same photo. At least the pictures are worthy of a re-visit.

Quite. I just love the textures created by the rain, the bricks and the tiles. And I wonder if all that might have been lost had the photo been in colour.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 10, 2012, 02:07:19 PM
(http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hand_holding_cute_kitten1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 12, 2012, 09:12:10 AM
It's not that they are especial lookalikes, but every time I see RP smile, it reminds me of this:

(http://i.imgur.com/Kc6Lu.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2012, 09:25:09 AM
And then, with your sig as the apparent caption, Sara

QuotePeanut butter, flour and sugar do not make cookies. They make FIRE.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 13, 2012, 05:13:52 PM
 :o I'd hate to read the list of ingredients...

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/engrish-funny-engrish-funny-cheap-and-easy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 13, 2012, 06:04:04 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on January 13, 2012, 05:13:52 PM
:o I'd hate to read the list of ingredients...

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/engrish-funny-engrish-funny-cheap-and-easy.jpg)

I might think a New England chowder would be more appropriate.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 14, 2012, 01:46:13 PM
With acts like SOPA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Online_Piracy_Act) being seriously considered, I think they should perhaps demolish this thing before it becomes embarassing:*

(http://i.imgur.com/nLGxJ.jpg)

*Or perhaps add some footnotes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 15, 2012, 07:50:53 AM
(http://www.bloomberg.com/image/iLsAGrGONu0A.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 15, 2012, 08:41:21 AM
Those things always did look top-heavy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 15, 2012, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: Lethevich Dmitriyevna Pettersonova on January 15, 2012, 08:41:21 AM
Those things always did look top-heavy.

How on earth will they get it upright again?   ???     :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 15, 2012, 12:50:07 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 15, 2012, 10:37:31 AM
How on earth will they get it upright again?   ???     :o

That's what she said. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 15, 2012, 02:48:18 PM
Quote from: DavidW on January 15, 2012, 12:50:07 PM
That's what she said. ;D

aah ... simply fill the ship with liitle blue pills!   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 16, 2012, 03:12:24 PM
She must have done time...

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-mom-was-never-the-same-after-that-prison-sentence.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 17, 2012, 07:05:07 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/qmRNT.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2012, 06:02:45 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvfdzsrMJa1qaxydno1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 17, 2012, 06:04:30 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2012, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: Ataraxia on January 17, 2012, 06:04:30 PM
;D

Remember when you were fab...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 18, 2012, 03:24:41 AM
ffffff-

(http://i.imgur.com/1x0Gq.jpg)

While I was hoping they would do this, I am still super annoyed at instinctively clicking every link I Google up, going back, clicking Google cache, closing once I have read, and forgetting about it right away. Then repeating the cycle - it's been about 10 times today ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 18, 2012, 04:59:16 AM
Man I'm so sick of hearing about sopa.  I have contacted my representatives already.  I feel like I've done enough.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:03:15 AM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2012, 06:12:28 PM
Remember when you were fab...

You flew like Queen Mab...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:04:56 AM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2012, 06:12:28 PM
Remember when you were fab...

It was just yesterday when all my troubles seemed so far away.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:06:14 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 18, 2012, 04:59:16 AM
Man I'm so sick of hearing about sopa.  I have contacted my representatives already.  I feel like I've done enough.

Lovely opening line to a piece at the Washington Post on line:

Quote from: David A. FahrentholdThis is what happens when you make the Internet mad.

RTWT here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:07:20 AM
Quote from: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:04:56 AM
It was just yesterday when all my troubles seemed so far away.

Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar, twist and shout . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 18, 2012, 05:12:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 18, 2012, 05:07:20 AM
Come in here, dear boy, have a cigar, twist and shout . . . .

;D

How can you eat your Savoy Truffle if you don't eat you meat?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 18, 2012, 05:16:21 AM
Quote from: Lethevich Dmitriyevna Pettersonova on January 18, 2012, 03:24:41 AM
ffffff-

(http://i.imgur.com/1x0Gq.jpg)

While I was hoping they would do this, I am still super annoyed at instinctively clicking every link I Google up, going back, clicking Google cache, closing once I have read, and forgetting about it right away. Then repeating the cycle - it's been about 10 times today ;D
It says you could also disable javascript.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:18:31 AM
Shine on, you crazy walrus.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 18, 2012, 05:18:41 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 18, 2012, 05:06:14 AM
Lovely opening line to a piece at the Washington Post on line:

RTWT here (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sopa-protests-to-shut-down-web-sites/2012/01/17/gIQA4WYl6P_story.html).

It goes to show that the unlike popular belief politicians do listen to what their constituents want and are not easily bought out by lobbyists.  This also makes a rare time this term where both repubs and dems can agree on something. :D 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:21:45 AM
Hah!

Also from that article:


Quote"Much more education for Members of Congress about the workings of the Internet is essential."

(corrected, je-je-je!)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 18, 2012, 05:25:41 AM
Quote from: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:18:31 AM
Shine on, you crazy walrus.

Careful with that Axe, Eugene. Man, I was mean, but I'm changing my scene.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:30:17 AM
Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way, I'm only dreaming . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:31:29 AM
For tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:33:10 AM
And in her eyes you see nothing; she has become comfortably numb.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2012, 05:38:00 AM
I love you lads! : )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 18, 2012, 05:39:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 18, 2012, 05:38:00 AM
I love you lads! : )

...And we feel fine.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 05:43:29 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 18, 2012, 05:38:00 AM
I love you lads! : )

All in all, all you need is love.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 18, 2012, 05:53:02 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 18, 2012, 04:59:16 AM
Man I'm so sick of hearing about sopa.  I have contacted my representatives already.  I feel like I've done enough.

The awkward thing is that though coverage is over-saturated on sites like Reddit, this WP blackout might be the first time that many have even heard of it, which is... scary.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 18, 2012, 03:57:52 PM
From cracked if album covers were honest:

(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/1/5/4/112154_v1.jpg)

;D

http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_307_if-album-covers-were-honest_p2/ (http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_307_if-album-covers-were-honest_p2/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on January 18, 2012, 04:34:26 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 20, 2012, 01:12:06 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398700_10150539265444834_544834833_8763884_1320518666_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 20, 2012, 09:57:20 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UDhqk.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 21, 2012, 02:26:41 AM
Quote from: Lethevich Dmitriyevna Pettersonova on January 20, 2012, 09:57:20 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UDhqk.png)

Reminds me of that Rage song, Year of the Boomerang: fear is ya, fear is ya, fear is ya only God...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 21, 2012, 06:49:11 AM
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/1/21/1327128844418/The-nail-in-Daniel-Autull-008.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on January 21, 2012, 06:54:16 AM
Quote from: Todd on January 21, 2012, 06:49:11 AM
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/1/21/1327128844418/The-nail-in-Daniel-Autull-008.jpg)



Man - you nailed it! Ugh, I know. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 21, 2012, 07:51:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/397150_3196466470381_1227553922_33517216_1878065985_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2012, 05:01:34 AM
From Central Park yesterday afternoon:

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/3545/img2012012100097.jpg)         (http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9513/img2012012100092.jpg)


(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5894/img2012012100099.jpg)         (http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2452/img2012012100100.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 22, 2012, 09:10:04 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s320x320/380214_2206351038432_1237087670_31933234_2098808709_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 22, 2012, 10:45:59 AM
Quote from: George on January 22, 2012, 05:01:34 AM
From Central Park yesterday afternoon:
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5894/img2012012100099.jpg)         (http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2452/img2012012100100.jpg)

I really like these two. Did you take the photos?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2012, 11:41:34 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 22, 2012, 10:45:59 AM
I really like these two. Did you take the photos?

Yes, I did, thanks! On my Blackberry Torch. I uploaded them here (http://www.mediafire.com/?wq06fbfkmk6s44p) if you or others would like the original (bigger) files.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2012, 11:44:00 AM
Well done, George!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2012, 11:44:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 22, 2012, 11:44:00 AM
Well done, George!

Thanks, karl!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 22, 2012, 12:17:06 PM
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/10/26/6efd27dd-9d46-4990-b3b2-66b9d9cbf471.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 22, 2012, 12:29:14 PM
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1201/divorce-marriage-divorce-house-demotivational-posters-1326675967.jpg)

(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1201/duct-tape-duct-tape-blonde-girl-stupid-demotivational-posters-1326590668.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2012, 06:51:56 PM
Anyone else seeing random Mahler-heads on their pages? Honestly, this is what I am seeing on many of the GMG pages...

(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/photo1.png) (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/photo-1.png?w=500&h=375)


Click for larger view of this weirdness.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 22, 2012, 06:55:25 PM
I don't see them...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2012, 07:05:39 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/photo-22.png)



So, here's another one...It's only doing this on my iPad.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 22, 2012, 07:13:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/muVmf.png)

mind: expanded
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2012, 08:01:49 PM
Quote from: George on January 22, 2012, 11:41:34 AM
Yes, I did, thanks! On my Blackberry Torch.

Wow! I expected a regular digicam. Neat work, George. :)

Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on January 22, 2012, 12:17:06 PM
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/10/26/6efd27dd-9d46-4990-b3b2-66b9d9cbf471.jpg)

;D That's a great shot!

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2012, 06:51:56 PM
Anyone else seeing random Mahler-heads on their pages? Honestly, this is what I am seeing on many of the GMG pages...

Spooky! It's like Daniel is trying to take over GMG. :D Try clearing your cache.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 22, 2012, 08:01:49 PM

Spooky! It's like Daniel is trying to take over GMG. :D Try clearing your cache.


That worked, thanks.  :)
Was kinda fun though, glad I took screen shots.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 22, 2012, 09:57:40 PM
I love the juxtaposition here!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403701_283690245019234_100001347830803_775767_470316457_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2012, 10:06:47 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on January 22, 2012, 09:57:40 PM
I love the juxtaposition here!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403701_283690245019234_100001347830803_775767_470316457_n.jpg)

And it was not intentional? (read: it wasn't photoshopped to appear so?)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 23, 2012, 05:12:44 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2012, 06:51:56 PM
Anyone else seeing random Mahler-heads on their pages? Honestly, this is what I am seeing on many of the GMG pages...

I blame Daniel . . . .

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; )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 23, 2012, 08:34:26 AM
I really did think it was a joke, an early April fools day trick or something.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 23, 2012, 10:44:43 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 22, 2012, 10:06:47 PM
And it was not intentional? (read: it wasn't photoshopped to appear so?)

I'm think it is photoshopped, as his response doesn't seem to fit the article below the picture, either!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 23, 2012, 06:19:56 PM
Clearly, some fun with Photoshop!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396480_283798505008408_100001347830803_776010_1570246878_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 24, 2012, 02:10:48 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400240_348784991799152_114517875225866_1353043_1176287210_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 24, 2012, 04:23:01 PM
 :o :o

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-you-had-me-at-other-inmates.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 24, 2012, 04:52:25 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on January 24, 2012, 04:23:01 PM
:o :o

(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-you-had-me-at-other-inmates.jpg)

Lol...

It started off great, but then quickly declined from there. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 24, 2012, 04:56:34 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 24, 2012, 04:52:25 PM
Lol...

It started off great, but then quickly declined from there. :)

It's funny, but it's obviously a fake.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 24, 2012, 05:11:43 PM
Quote from: George on January 24, 2012, 04:56:34 PM
It's funny, but it's obviously a fake.

Well sure, it's a joke.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 25, 2012, 07:44:48 AM
Bottle-shadows [More where it came from (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/amazing-shadow-art/)]

(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sgadow2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 25, 2012, 07:58:25 AM
Nice.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 25, 2012, 08:22:58 AM
Very awesome! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 25, 2012, 03:27:15 PM
(http://content.leenks.com/pics/2012/perspectiveh/perspectiveh002.jpg)

(http://content.leenks.com/pics/2012/perspectiveh/perspectiveh004.jpg)

(http://content.leenks.com/pics/2012/perspectiveh/perspectiveh067.jpg)

Many more here:

http://leenks.com/link404226.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 25, 2012, 03:42:06 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 25, 2012, 03:27:15 PM
Many more here:

http://leenks.com/link404226.html

Ooh, do like.

(http://i.imgur.com/OYkEo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 25, 2012, 10:29:27 PM
Why do the photos posted by Jeffrey Tony (sorry!) and David appear as plain white boxes? ???

From the link: the photo of the man "lighting" from the Sun is, I think, from the collection of the very talented Thierry Legault (http://www.astrophoto.fr/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on January 25, 2012, 11:09:05 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 25, 2012, 10:29:27 PM
Why do the photos posted by Jeffrey and David appear as plain white boxes? ???

From the link: the photo of the man "lighting" from the Sun is, I think, from the collection of the very talented Thierry Legault (http://www.astrophoto.fr/).

Interesting to see the progression through time of his astro-photography, the photos, depending on their date, get better with higher resolution etc from the early 90's to today.  Thierry Legault is BRILLIANT, love his work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on January 25, 2012, 11:15:37 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 25, 2012, 10:29:27 PM
Why do the photos posted by Jeffrey and David appear as plain white boxes? ???

I think the site has an anti-leeching measure. As it's fussy to test each case and sites are well-entitled to do that anyway, I followed my standard practice and rehosted the one I linked.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 26, 2012, 05:37:02 AM
Sorry about that, the pic is the guy at the beach standing on the ocean.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 26, 2012, 06:01:32 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 26, 2012, 05:37:02 AM
Sorry about that, the pic is the guy at the beach standing on the ocean.

I could see it when you first post it, but then it faded away.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 26, 2012, 03:05:59 PM
(http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ewJtBfOYKl4TfVtVt895aA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD03OTc7cT04NTt3PTYwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/446/2012/01/24/127-ocampo-friendship-of-don-quixote_030321.jpg)


Art of Octavio Ocampo
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 26, 2012, 07:21:12 PM
Oh that is so insane Greg!  Every single thing in the picture is serving for two different images!!  Even the woman's dress, even the mountains etc etc :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 27, 2012, 02:44:42 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 26, 2012, 07:29:47 PM
Name That Score  >:D

Ravel's Bolero?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 27, 2012, 04:11:42 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 27, 2012, 04:03:58 AM

Not sure, but it must be filled with crescendos.  :)

Looks pretty complicated too, might take awhile to work out the fingering.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 30, 2012, 06:33:36 PM
Brilliant! (Probably inspired by Fitzgerald's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.")

(http://c.cslacker.com/3292l.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 30, 2012, 08:02:59 PM
Hahaha that's a good one! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on January 31, 2012, 10:18:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/2owN5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 01, 2012, 10:33:24 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on January 31, 2012, 10:18:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/2owN5.jpg)

Excellent Papy.  Brilliant that you even understood the cultural humor behind it.  Top marks!    :D :D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 01, 2012, 06:46:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EV6qx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oiVGy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 02, 2012, 04:18:35 AM
(http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/291453_S/lord-of-the-rings-alternate-ending.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 04, 2012, 10:43:15 PM
With apologies to Gilligan's Island...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/422857_10150629230482597_723017596_11528822_768147202_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 05, 2012, 05:24:03 AM
Ron Paul definitely would be the transgender one...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 05, 2012, 07:15:53 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/0TUGo.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/H7CBK.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/ojcTs.gif)


(http://i.imgur.com/FMD5G.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 05, 2012, 08:44:41 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/job-fails-monday-thru-friday-also-you-may-want-to-clear-your-browser-history-at-work.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 06, 2012, 03:41:51 PM
Quote from: The Six on February 05, 2012, 07:15:53 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/0TUGo.jpg)

When I was at Penn State I used to crave ice cream in the winter but not in the summer.  I have fond memories of walking down to Ben and Jerries in below freezing weather for a waffle cone! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 06, 2012, 03:54:35 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/epic-fail-photos-bros-i-beg-to-differ-they-look-pretty-dumb-to-me.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 08, 2012, 03:08:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/NxStt.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/q5e6X.gif) (http://img.memecenter.com/uploaded/Teletubbies-Having-Fun_15d8d16a8b299e0f8116ca14f298c251.gif)
Edit: woah, so many beautiful things today:

(http://i.imgur.com/LNCd5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 08, 2012, 05:48:51 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 08, 2012, 03:08:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/LNCd5.jpg)
Hmmm.... interesting...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 09, 2012, 12:29:26 PM
(http://www.neatorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/future-humans-1-500x659.jpg)


Dougal Dixon's vision of what humans will look like 50 million years hence. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 09, 2012, 06:09:39 PM
True observation.

(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/the-difference.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 09, 2012, 08:17:28 PM
Haha I love it! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 10, 2012, 07:14:22 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/7/4/1/114741_v1.jpg)

(http://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/perkins-2.jpg?w=420)

For some reason, Kendrick Perkins has always reminded me of Gordon the Big Tank Engine. Anyone else notice the similarity?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 10, 2012, 12:55:24 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 10, 2012, 07:14:22 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/7/4/1/114741_v1.jpg)

(http://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/perkins-2.jpg?w=420)

For some reason, Kendrick Perkins has always reminded me of Gordon the Big Tank Engine. Anyone else notice the similarity?

Not until now, but it is uncanny -- especially since he started wearing blue instead of green!

(http://kwtv.images.worldnow.com/images/15261769_BG1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 10, 2012, 01:13:11 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on February 10, 2012, 12:55:24 PM
Not until now, but it is uncanny -- especially since he started wearing blue instead of green!

(http://kwtv.images.worldnow.com/images/15261769_BG1.jpg)
Yes! I didn't even think about that, but now that he's with the Thunder, it's even funnier!

Must be the long nose, small mouth, and perpetually angry eyes. Every time I see him, I hear the narrator say the line he always does, "And Gordon was cross..." which leads to a somewhat bizarre feel when I'm watching a game.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 10, 2012, 07:56:09 PM
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2152/img2012020900112.jpg)

Took this one this week.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 11, 2012, 06:00:44 PM
*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2012, 08:44:50 AM
(https://p.twimg.com/AljLOi4CEAAJwh_.jpg)


My 2-year old playing on an iPhone. He knows how to unlock the phone, get to the videos and watch them.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2012, 09:43:28 AM
 Quote from: George on February 11, 2012, 12:56:09 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=304.msg600526#msg600526) >(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2152/img2012020900112.jpg)

Took this one this week.
 
Nice.

And I see you . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 13, 2012, 02:25:40 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 13, 2012, 09:43:28 AM
Nice.

And I see you . . . .


Thanks, it was not my intention, but it worked out well.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 13, 2012, 04:25:01 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 13, 2012, 07:30:57 PM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/409023_324730617572376_121129571265816_989400_1538122566_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 14, 2012, 04:54:04 PM
(http://www.evilreligion.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/How-to-Build-a-Skyscraper-in-New-York-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 16, 2012, 06:48:55 AM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/sock-minkowski_edited-2.jpg?w=500&h=500)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 16, 2012, 06:54:21 AM
Sock Monkey's is my favorite recording.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 16, 2012, 07:00:10 AM
Sock Monkey au supplice
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 16, 2012, 12:50:44 PM
(http://i.minus.com/i0hh4VSKM2F9o.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 16, 2012, 12:55:56 PM
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6349/img2012021600115.jpg)

Taken this afternoon, on Park Avenue, NYC. (yes, he was just sitting there, in the trash can)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 16, 2012, 01:17:18 PM
Quote from: DavidW on February 06, 2012, 03:41:51 PM
When I was at Penn State I used to crave ice cream in the winter but not in the summer.  I have fond memories of walking down to Ben and Jerries in below freezing weather for a waffle cone! :D

Twice I misread that as, "When I was at the State Penn" I looked to make sure who was writing and eventually read what had actually been written.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 16, 2012, 11:29:32 PM
Quote from: knight66 on February 16, 2012, 01:17:18 PM
I looked to make sure who was writing

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 17, 2012, 05:02:24 AM
Quote from: knight66 on February 16, 2012, 01:17:18 PM
Twice I misread that as, "When I was at the State Penn" I looked to make sure who was writing and eventually read what had actually been written.

Mike

You don't how many times my Father would make jokes about going to the state penn when I was in grad school! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2012, 05:05:03 AM
Rick Santorum was a perfectly normal bloke until his uncle kept making those Penn = penitentiary jokes . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2012, 08:06:16 AM
Just the happy accident of two ads in close proximity, but still:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 17, 2012, 11:19:50 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on February 17, 2012, 05:05:03 AM
Rick Santorum was a perfectly normal bloke until his uncle kept making those Penn = penitentiary jokes . . . .

Maybe Santorum was at one time normal, but the Penn State/State Pen analogy is apropos in regards to Sandusky.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 17, 2012, 01:26:58 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/iEulP.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 17, 2012, 01:34:22 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 16, 2012, 12:50:44 PM
(http://i.minus.com/i0hh4VSKM2F9o.gif)

And I thought the pink hair was just an eccentricity...;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 17, 2012, 01:37:09 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 17, 2012, 01:26:58 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/iEulP.jpg)
Nice!
I remember once during an FCAT test in middle school, instead of writing a couple of paragraphs, I drew a picture for an answer to a question and wrote, "A picture is worth a thousand words."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 17, 2012, 03:11:28 PM
 :o Kitty porn?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426779_10150622180042240_26012002239_8953226_960742562_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 17, 2012, 09:58:40 PM
Not quite what I thought it was!

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1202/CarinaRoad_tafreshi.jpg)

APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120219.html)

Quote[T]he remarkable skyscape is not a composite of varying exposures or a photomontage. Far from sources of light pollution, the landscape illuminated by starlight and the Milky Way above were recorded by a modified digital camera and fast lens. The sensitive system captured both planet Earth and deep sky in a relatively short exposure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2012, 07:14:03 AM
Very cool Navneeth! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on February 18, 2012, 07:46:50 AM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/feb/14/underwater-dogs-pictures#/?picture=385913198&index=0 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gallery/2012/feb/14/underwater-dogs-pictures#/?picture=385913198&index=0)

woof !  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2012, 07:51:59 AM
Those dogs look scary!! :-[
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 18, 2012, 08:30:48 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vc0BF.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 18, 2012, 10:14:37 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 18, 2012, 07:51:59 AM
Those dogs look scary!! :-[

There's a nice story behind the pictures, though. The photographer was struggling to pay his bills when he splurged on the underwater camera. Then, the pictures he took went viral and now he's having trouble keeping up with the orders for them.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/underwater-dog-photos-seth-casteel_n_1277404.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/underwater-dog-photos-seth-casteel_n_1277404.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 18, 2012, 03:46:18 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/vivaldi-naive-sock-camera.jpg?w=400&h=400)


Looks as if Sock Monkey is testing his talents in Baroque now.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 18, 2012, 04:24:45 PM
Well, at least he's not doing this again:


(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/SockMonkeyViolinConcerto.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 18, 2012, 05:07:58 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 18, 2012, 04:24:45 PM
Well, at least he's not doing this again:


(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/SockMonkeyViolinConcerto.jpg)

Sock Monkey needs new flowers for his head, those are beginning to die. ;D

Well done!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 19, 2012, 07:33:01 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/MicroSDReview.jpg)
A review I found for a Micro SD card.
I think it's a joke, because Swahili doesn't have clicks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 20, 2012, 09:14:13 AM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/dsch1.jpg?w=500&h=750)  (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/dsch-2.jpg?w=500&h=750)


Was doing FaceTime with my brother, he was showing some of the score to DSCH's opera Moskva, Cheremushki, Op. 105, if you notice the second pic describes the t-bones to "make a horrible noise".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 21, 2012, 05:10:59 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Q4Lcb.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 21, 2012, 06:46:26 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 21, 2012, 05:10:59 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Q4Lcb.jpg)
???
She can get that removed, right...?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 21, 2012, 08:05:05 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 21, 2012, 06:46:26 AM
???
She can get that removed, right...?

The comments?



;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 21, 2012, 08:53:58 AM
Quote from: Greg on February 21, 2012, 06:46:26 AM
???
She can get that removed, right...?

I strongly hope she considers camouflaging it to this:

(http://i.imgur.com/xrLGc.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 21, 2012, 10:54:34 AM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-are-you-willing-to-risk-death-and-dismemberment.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 21, 2012, 01:20:36 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on February 21, 2012, 10:54:34 AM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/crazy-parenting-fails-parenting-fails-are-you-willing-to-risk-death-and-dismemberment.jpg)

This pretty funny. HA!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 21, 2012, 01:48:45 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 21, 2012, 01:20:36 PM
This pretty funny. HA!

Yeah, it's one of funniest things I've seen in a while! Some of it is rather subtle, such as the name of his dentist, and what he wants to be if he grows up (emphasis mine)!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 21, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 21, 2012, 01:20:36 PM
This pretty funny. HA!

Happy post 10,000!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 21, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on February 21, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
Happy post 10,000!

Which is also a mirror image of his first.  $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 21, 2012, 03:10:04 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on February 21, 2012, 02:19:20 PM
Happy post 10,000!

Thank you!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 21, 2012, 03:20:00 PM
Quote from: George on February 21, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
Which is also a mirror image of his first.  $:)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 21, 2012, 03:35:00 PM
Quote from: George on February 21, 2012, 02:27:06 PM
Which is also a mirror image of his first.  $:)

:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 24, 2012, 04:08:26 PM
Well, a NEW art purchase for us, just framed locally, and hung in my den bar area - the den is decorated w/ mainly native American & African artworks of all kinds but the new addition is Australian aboriginal, i.e. a linocut print done by a lady Aboriginal artist from the Northern territory.

Purchase stimulated by watching Quigley Down Under, a film that I enjoy - every time that I've viewed this movie I wanted to purchase some aboriginal art work, well after 2-3 yrs, I finally did!  Ordered from an Australian website HERE (http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/aboriginalprints/arnhem-pr.php?type=1&local=1#) and framed locally - picture really does not do justice to the beauty of the print in this location (2nd pic is from the linked website better showing the print) - need a 'panoramic' type presentation -  ;D

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-2mb4hG4/0/O/ArtDenBar2.jpg)  (http://67.222.56.248/shop/shimages/pr516.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 25, 2012, 04:02:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/j0PdA.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on February 25, 2012, 10:00:25 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/mobile-phone-texting-autocorrect-autocowrecks-autocarwrecks.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on February 28, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gy4gJ.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 01, 2012, 08:10:29 AM
(http://assets.motherboard.tv/post_images/assets/000/012/022/intelligence_large.jpg?1330465931)

[Source (http://motherboard.vice.com/2012/2/29/wikileaks-and-anonymous-join-forces-to-reveal-how-dumb-our-intelligence-is)]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 01, 2012, 08:19:09 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 28, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gy4gJ.gif)

You would think reporters would know better than to broadcast from the field where the team(s) are warming up and practicing. ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on March 01, 2012, 08:22:06 AM
It reminds me of those "funniest" videos shows. Which should have been titled "Taking It in the Nuts."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 01, 2012, 01:07:46 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 01, 2012, 08:10:29 AM
(http://assets.motherboard.tv/post_images/assets/000/012/022/intelligence_large.jpg?1330465931)


The joke isn't really a joke at all.
The reference in this case it to George Herbert Walker Bush (Daddy) not George Walker Bush (Sonny), who was at one point in his career the head of the CIA, and who, before he became Ronald Reagan's vice-president, termed Reagan's economic proposals "voodoo economics".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bulldog on March 01, 2012, 01:09:52 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 28, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gy4gJ.gif)

Do I hear CONCUSSION!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 01, 2012, 01:14:06 PM
(http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/epic-fail-fail-nation-literacy-fail.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 02, 2012, 04:49:05 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on February 28, 2012, 12:37:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/gy4gJ.gif)

Watching this is mezmerizing. For some reason, viewing the smooth arc of the ball and seeing it grow in size at it nears the camera is very satisfying. Over and over again, the poor lady's head keeps getting clobbered, but I can't turn away!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 02, 2012, 11:59:07 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 02, 2012, 04:49:05 PM
Watching this is mezmerizing. For some reason, viewing the smooth arc of the ball and seeing it grow in size at it nears the camera is very satisfying. Over and over again, the poor lady's head keeps getting clobbered, but I can't turn away!

;D I can relate to that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 03, 2012, 02:53:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/WFPYE.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 03, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 03, 2012, 02:53:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/WFPYE.jpg)

Sara, I'd ask for a bigger version so I can actually read whatever the first three signs say, but that would make the--the--the individual pictured--yes, that it's--the individual pictured larger as well, which is not a consummation devoutly to be wished for.

Meanwhile,  today to celebrate my birthday I took the day off from work and went to the Las Olas Art Fair.  Bought three giclees from three different artists, but my favorite of the three is from this artist: http://www.aprilwdavis.com--a small one of two parrots together.  (Look for the painting called The Wedding--Parrots II; my gilcee is a small central section that contains the parrots.)

A giclee, for those that don't know what it is, is essentially a computerized/digitized reproduction on canvas of the original painting/photograph/etc.--a high resolution print of the original IOW, done on canvas and in the case of my three done under the supervision of the original artist.

Sometime next week, I'll be posting pictures of the Las Olas Isles neighborhood to Flickr/Photobucket--an area just down the street from the Art Fair's location, and part of the reason Fort Lauderdale has the nickname "Venice of the Americas".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 03, 2012, 06:14:05 PM
;D The forum auto-resizes - clicking on the image should fix that, or failing that, right clicking and "view image". I agree, it's not the most appealing of sights and they knew it :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 04, 2012, 04:12:58 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 03, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
A giclee, for those that don't know what it is, is essentially a computerized/digitized reproduction on canvas of the original painting/photograph/etc.--a high resolution print of the original IOW, done on canvas and in the case of my three done under the supervision of the original artist.

By strange coincidence, Jeffrey,  I discovered just yesterday what a giclee is at a memorial service for a family member who died too young. He was an incredible photographer who, due to his deteriorating eyesight from diabetes, started making his living by producing giclees for Cape Cod artists. These are some of his photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 04, 2012, 06:50:15 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 04, 2012, 04:12:58 AM
By strange coincidence, Jeffrey,  I discovered just yesterday what a giclee is at a memorial service for a family member who died too young. He was an incredible photographer who, due to his deteriorating eyesight from diabetes, started making his living by producing giclees for Cape Cod artists. These are some of his photos.

My condolences.  He obviously had talent.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 04, 2012, 06:52:16 AM
Those are beautiful photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 04, 2012, 07:09:14 AM
The photographs are superb, Szykneij. I'm sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 04, 2012, 06:06:22 PM
Thanks, Jeffrey, David, and North Star. He was my wife's cousin and as good a person as the pictures he took. Here is some more info about him:

http://www.gallery333.com/artists/manter.htm (http://www.gallery333.com/artists/manter.htm)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 05, 2012, 06:15:03 AM
F*ck Australia, seriously ???

(http://i.imgur.com/gZq18.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/ACQnG.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 05, 2012, 06:25:20 AM
F*ck Australia pt.2

(http://i.imgur.com/ZHunG.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on March 05, 2012, 06:27:48 AM
My brother-in-law invented this:

http://www.winonapost.com/stock/functions/VDG_Pub/detail.php?choice=46389&home_page=1&archives

So we visited the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona to view it. And while there, saw this painting by Renoir:

(http://www.winona360.org/winona360/sites/default/files/slideshow/_MG_8629.jpg)
Pierre-August Renoir, "Le Fete De Pan," 1879
They also had a van Gogh, a Picasso and a few other nice things.

Who knew?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2012, 06:37:05 AM
Nice! Will you go again? (Really I meant to ask: When will you go again?)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on March 05, 2012, 06:40:18 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 05, 2012, 06:37:05 AM
Nice! Will you go again? (Really I meant to ask: When will you go again?)

I may not go down to Winona again but it made me want to revisit here: http://artsmia.org/.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2012, 06:45:32 AM
 Quote from: MN Dave on Today at 11:40:18 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=304.msg607429#msg607429)
I may not go down to Winona again but it made me want to revisit here:
http://artsmia.org/ (http://artsmia.org/).
 
Fabulous!  If I ever get out your way, that's one place I definitely want to visit! I see you've got one of JMW Turner's magnificent watercolor landscapes, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite Bridge and Castle Crag:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on March 05, 2012, 06:46:39 AM
Nice.

There were a ton of marine themed paintings in the Winona museum...of course.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2012, 06:53:34 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 03, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
A giclee, for those that don't know what it is, is essentially a computerized/digitized reproduction on canvas of the original painting/photograph/etc.--a high resolution print of the original IOW, done on canvas and in the case of my three done under the supervision of the original artist.


Tony - sorry about the loss to your family - indeed a talented photographer - my condolences - Dave

Giclee (zhee-klay) is a fascinating 'modern' printing technique that combines computer digitization of various  original media art works, such as paintings, with the use of expensive ink-jet printers (8 or 12 colors) printing on archival papers - more information HERE (http://www.gicleeprint.net/abtGclee.shtm) for those interested.

Susan & I became familiar w/ the technique 3-4 years ago when we purchased several giclee prints of original paintings by the artist George Pocheptsov done as a teenager (short bio of this remarkable young man attached - Wiki Article HERE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Pocheptsov) - take a look at the latter w/ a few pics of several of his many well known clients).  Would like one of his original paintings but now at $200,000 or so, we went w/ the prints!  ;D

Below is the largest of our two acquisitions (framed locally and a little skewed to avoid reflections of the glass) - giclee edition of 275 signed simple 'George' - each print in this series was supervised by the artist and also additional items added to make each copy more individual - title is 'Sally and a Cat' - not for everyone but we love it!  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/GeorgeCat/467700290_4Er4E-O.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 05, 2012, 07:05:34 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2012, 06:53:34 AMtitle is 'Sally and a Cat' - not for everyone but we love it!  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/GeorgeCat/467700290_4Er4E-O.jpg)

I like it, Dave. Makes me grin uncontrollably (that's the way I define great art  ;D )

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 05, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425485_399552353403615_108038612554992_1536919_1805514908_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 05, 2012, 06:30:32 PM
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5237/photogwb.jpg)

My girlfriend, Amy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
Quote from: George on March 05, 2012, 06:30:32 PM
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5237/photogwb.jpg)

My girlfriend, Amy.

Hey George - you've shrunk!  ;) ;D   Nice looking gal - Dave  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2012, 06:46:22 PM
OK - I just have to post this pic although most will be bored!  As some of you know, I'm an amateur woodworker but have been working w/ an underpowered table saw (TS)  for over 20 yrs; on my retirement last June, I wanted to replace the saw - WHY does it take so long to make a decision?   ::)

Well tonight I ordered the TS below - a Steel City product w/ a continuous cast iron table top (300# plus) - from Lowe's - will be put in my garage via a fork lift - will need one or two friends to help lift a number of the parts, BUT I cannot wait!   :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 06, 2012, 02:49:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 05, 2012, 06:45:32 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on Today at 11:40:18 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=304.msg607429#msg607429)
I may not go down to Winona again but it made me want to revisit here:
http://artsmia.org/ (http://artsmia.org/).

Fabulous!  If I ever get out your way, that's one place I definitely want to visit! I see you've got one of JMW Turner's magnificent watercolor landscapes, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite Bridge and Castle Crag:

That Turner is absolutely gorgeous, I should get better acquainted with his watercolours, the ones from Venice are superb, too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 06, 2012, 03:10:02 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2012, 06:36:48 PM
Hey George - you've shrunk!  ;) ;D   Nice looking gal - Dave  :D

Smoking stunts your growth, you know.  ;)

Thanks, Dave!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on March 07, 2012, 11:26:17 AM
(http://static.rateyourmusic.com/lk/f/s/15bb8ff129b76f8cee3ce704bca75b88/3657620.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2012, 11:33:30 AM
Go there. You know you want to.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 07, 2012, 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 07, 2012, 11:33:30 AM
Go there. You know you want to.

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab315/aintbaroque/fake-violin.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 07, 2012, 12:54:36 PM
(http://www.soundsandfury.com/viola_billboard.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 07, 2012, 12:55:55 PM
(http://images9.cafepress.com/product/83670829v12_480x480_Front_Color-BlackWhite.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 07, 2012, 05:44:32 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on March 07, 2012, 11:26:17 AM
(http://static.rateyourmusic.com/lk/f/s/15bb8ff129b76f8cee3ce704bca75b88/3657620.jpg)

For some strange reason, after seeing this picture, I've got a hankering for some milk.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scion7 on March 07, 2012, 05:58:08 PM
(http://www.mic.hr/images/composers/dora/gallery/files/picture_50.jpg)   &   (http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqt5kpb5PF1qzn0deo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 08, 2012, 02:13:54 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/socktbone.jpg?w=500&h=625)


Was trying to make this my avatar but failed several times...
...another one of my Sock-Monkey creations.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 08, 2012, 02:32:49 PM
Quote from: The Six on March 05, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425485_399552353403615_108038612554992_1536919_1805514908_n.jpg)


Excellent  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 08, 2012, 03:14:53 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 08, 2012, 02:13:54 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/socktbone.jpg?w=500&h=625)

Sharp dressed monkey  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 08, 2012, 03:17:00 PM
Quote from: Scion7 on March 07, 2012, 05:58:08 PM
(http://www.mic.hr/images/composers/dora/gallery/files/picture_50.jpg)   &   (http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqt5kpb5PF1qzn0deo1_500.jpg)

Alma and Stefi...wonderful portraits.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 10, 2012, 04:30:09 AM
(http://cdn.wg.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Louis-CK-On-Fox-News-full-650x396.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on March 10, 2012, 10:45:06 PM
I take it he is a stand-up.

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 11, 2012, 08:28:30 AM
Quote from: knight66 on March 10, 2012, 10:45:06 PM
I take it he is a stand-up.

Mike

Not sure either, but I would suspect he performs erect?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 11, 2012, 08:42:00 AM
Quote from: knight66 on March 10, 2012, 10:45:06 PM
I take it he is a stand-up.

Mike

Subtle. ;D

Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 11, 2012, 08:28:30 AM
Not sure either, but I would suspect he performs erect?  ;D

Not subtle! :D

btw I love Louie CK he is hilarious! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 12, 2012, 07:16:44 PM
So funny...
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/benni.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 15, 2012, 05:08:40 AM
And The Rock got all oiled up for the occasion.  Vin Diesel is not going to enjoy that hug! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 15, 2012, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 15, 2012, 06:33:24 AM
I'll just mention that I wouldn't mind being in the middle.  ;D

Hi Philo - BTW, who would you prefer to face?  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on March 16, 2012, 01:28:37 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 15, 2012, 07:09:35 PM
Hi Philo - BTW, who would you prefer to face?  ;) ;D

I think it's rather a question of whose, not who...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on March 16, 2012, 08:51:22 AM
There is just so much wrong with this....
(http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rDr1ah1Gwr4PHa52bcKZOg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusmlbexperts/broxtonpants2.jpg)

Here is the article: Two men, one pair of pants: Everett Teaford and Tim Collins borrow Jonathan Broxton's britches http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/two-pitchers-one-pair-pants-everett-teaford-tim-162734930.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/two-pitchers-one-pair-pants-everett-teaford-tim-162734930.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 16, 2012, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on March 16, 2012, 08:51:22 AM
There is just so much wrong with this....

I guess it's what you get from a team that finished 20 games under .500.   ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 16, 2012, 12:11:44 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/9fkou.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 16, 2012, 12:50:47 PM
That's fair.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 17, 2012, 03:44:44 PM
Just as found on an actual web page:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 18, 2012, 12:41:22 PM
(http://chzmemebase.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/internet-memes-misunderstood-shark.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 19, 2012, 07:00:48 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m156rwGqNa1qzdw7ho1_500.jpg)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 20, 2012, 04:19:56 AM
.99 cents for applause...that's how Apple makes their money.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-75e0-6c37.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2012, 04:23:51 AM
Those are both funny, Sara & Greg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 20, 2012, 04:26:17 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 19, 2012, 07:00:48 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m156rwGqNa1qzdw7ho1_500.jpg)

Giggity Giggity....

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 20, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 19, 2012, 07:00:48 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m156rwGqNa1qzdw7ho1_500.jpg)

She seems to have had a wardrobe malfunction with her left pastie hubcap.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 20, 2012, 03:39:44 PM
Thought I would include my newest mash-up here...introducing, Super-Rued.


(https://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/duperrued.jpg?w=500&h=271)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 20, 2012, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 20, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
She seems to have had a wardrobe malfunction with her left pastie hubcap.

Tony - you're right!  Or am I confused?  ;) ;D   Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 20, 2012, 07:12:48 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 20, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
She seems to have had a wardrobe malfunction with her left pastie hubcap.
Glad you made this comment, because up until now, I had no idea why that picture was supposed to be funny. Now I see...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 20, 2012, 08:46:21 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 20, 2012, 03:39:44 PM
Thought I would include my newest mash-up here...introducing, Super-Rued.

Sounds like a Hip-Hop artist's name.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 20, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 20, 2012, 08:46:21 PM
Sounds like a Hip-Hop artist's name.

Just put a "z" on the end and you would have one. Super-Ruedz. There, that's better. I can now sleep better tonight knowing this. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 21, 2012, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 20, 2012, 07:12:48 PM
Glad you made this comment, because up until now, I had no idea why that picture was supposed to be funny. Now I see...

I had the same issue, Greg. Ungreat minds.... ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 21, 2012, 12:30:11 PM
Karl's new avatar reminds me of this album:

(http://ia600802.us.archive.org/zipview.php?zip=/32/items/olcovers263/olcovers263-L.zip&file=2637311-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 21, 2012, 05:09:37 PM
Stare at the red dot on the lady's nose, then look at the ceiling and blink your eyes. You should see an image of the the original lady.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 21, 2012, 05:20:32 PM
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/1119/ny_g_tebowsanchz_sy_576.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 21, 2012, 05:38:07 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 21, 2012, 05:09:37 PM
Stare at the red dot on the lady's nose, then look at the ceiling and blink your eyes. You should see an image of the the original lady.

OMG!!!  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 21, 2012, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 21, 2012, 05:09:37 PM
Stare at the red dot on the lady's nose, then look at the ceiling and blink your eyes. You should see an image of the the original lady.

Wow...that was weird. :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 21, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
You two really haven't learned about that trick yet?...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 21, 2012, 06:57:34 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 21, 2012, 06:55:30 PM
You two really haven't learned about that trick yet?...

Nope, Greg. Never heard of it and tonight was the first time I tried it. It was pretty cool. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2012, 07:01:28 AM
I had theorized such an experiment, so it does not surprise me : )
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 11:01:19 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-76f8-88f0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 11:25:39 AM
Not sure if these have been posted here before but I thought they were amusing...

(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ouc1.png)

(http://vator.tv/images/attachments/051110100858fed_up_ville.png)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0d7Epv8Nnjw/S9Zx-5B65jI/AAAAAAAABV4/-T7PP6Vbyh0/s1600/Reunion+-+Lamebook.com.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 11:53:32 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 11:25:39 AM
Not sure if these have been posted here before but I thought they were amusing...

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0d7Epv8Nnjw/S9Zx-5B65jI/AAAAAAAABV4/-T7PP6Vbyh0/s1600/Reunion+-+Lamebook.com.png)

OK, I lied, Facebook is good for something.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 22, 2012, 11:54:19 AM
Thing is, you don't want to be "friends" with the sort of person who furnishes that level of amusement ; )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 12:10:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 22, 2012, 11:54:19 AM
Thing is, you don't want to be "friends" with the sort of person who furnishes that level of amusement ; )

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 12:11:50 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 11:53:32 AM
OK, I lied, Facebook is good for something.

Lol...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 03:47:21 PM
This is Whitney James, a jazz vocalist, that I happened to run across on the internet. She's certainly gorgeous...

(http://palladiumpaul.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/whitney-james-11.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 04:15:01 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 03:47:21 PM
This is Whitney James, a jazz vocalist, that I happened to run across on the internet. She's certainly gorgeous...

(http://palladiumpaul.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/whitney-james-11.jpg)


I'm more interested in checking out her nice set of...lungs. Girl must be able to sing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 04:15:01 PM

I'm more interested in checking out her nice set of...lungs. Girl must be able to sing.

Not me. I'm much more interested in checking out her....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 06:20:08 PM
Now here's a picture of my favorite jazz vocalist, Cassandra Wilson:

(http://www.mondaviarts.org/press/press_uploads/2008/CassandraWilson_v2(creditMcBride).jpg)

My other favorite jazz vocalists are Shirley Horn and Diana Krall.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 06:21:44 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 06:20:08 PM
Now here's a picture of my favorite jazz vocalist, Cassandra Wilson:

My other favorite jazz vocalists are Shirley Horn and Diana Krall.

Good choices.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 06:27:32 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 06:21:44 PM
Good choices.

Thanks, Greg. As you may or may not know, jazz was my first real musical love. I obsessed over it for 10 years before moving on to classical music.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 06:35:07 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 06:27:32 PM
Thanks, Greg. As you may or may not know, jazz was my first real musical love. I obsessed over it for 10 years before moving on to classical music.

I went through a Jazz phase in high school...Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Artie Shaw, Coltrane.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 22, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 22, 2012, 06:35:07 PM
I went through a Jazz phase in high school...Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Artie Shaw, Coltrane.

I was pretty much strictly bebop: early Miles, Monk, Blakey, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Cannonball Adderley, MJQ, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, Dizzy, Bud Powell, and big band leaders like Duke, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, and Basie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 22, 2012, 08:39:24 PM
(http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4506408556_fbf33f1f41_b-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 23, 2012, 10:05:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dWDaY.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 24, 2012, 01:03:16 AM
Hah!

~Karlo
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 24, 2012, 01:42:42 AM
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7156/eastboundanddown.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 24, 2012, 09:18:58 AM
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1203/a-squared-plus-b-squared-equals-c-squared-algebra-zombies-demotivational-posters-1332272375.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 24, 2012, 10:15:24 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316117_176152469139131_157750900979288_371865_1540713170_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 24, 2012, 10:30:06 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 24, 2012, 09:18:58 AM
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1203/a-squared-plus-b-squared-equals-c-squared-algebra-zombies-demotivational-posters-1332272375.jpg)

That reminds me of this (http://xkcd.com/135/):

(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/substitute.png)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 24, 2012, 12:41:48 PM
*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 24, 2012, 12:45:15 PM
Chenobryl? Sad to say, but I recognised that wheel from a videogame set there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 24, 2012, 12:57:46 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 24, 2012, 12:45:15 PM
Chenobryl? Sad to say, but I recognised that wheel from a videogame set there.

Probably. It's from a set of pictures of unidentified abandoned locations.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 25, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/ToTrainaChild-AmazonReview.jpg)
click to see the number of reviews- 1 star versus 5 star.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 25, 2012, 11:34:44 AM
Quote from: Greg on March 25, 2012, 11:18:06 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/ToTrainaChild-AmazonReview.jpg)
click to see the number of reviews- 1 star versus 5 star.

I guess there's no gray area. Either you're a child abuser or you're not.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 25, 2012, 11:36:18 AM
Instead of the cover of the child smiling, they should have a cover of a child crying while being whipped with a belt.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 26, 2012, 03:32:03 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2Ph66kkAmg/T2tN5fUlyCI/AAAAAAAArWA/VajZ5p2ZZYI/s1600/prepare_to_have_your_mind_altered_03.gif)

http://www.amazfacts.com/2012/03/these-pictures-will-make-you-trip.html (http://www.amazfacts.com/2012/03/these-pictures-will-make-you-trip.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2012, 12:40:59 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 24, 2012, 10:30:06 AM
That reminds me of this (http://xkcd.com/135/):

(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/substitute.png)

;D

Great, I can't wait using this  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 27, 2012, 03:26:34 AM
Yeah I love the running raptor jokes in xkcd! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 27, 2012, 11:23:47 AM
If this isn't photoshopped, then it's amazing!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383391_107083219404861_100003095496438_61234_997262122_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 27, 2012, 12:55:59 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 27, 2012, 11:23:47 AM
If this isn't photoshopped, then it's amazing!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383391_107083219404861_100003095496438_61234_997262122_n.jpg)

I'm gonna call fake, unless the lion is preparing that baby deer for dinner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 27, 2012, 06:38:14 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 27, 2012, 06:20:14 PM
(http://beautysalon.officialtips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kendra-post-pregnancy-body1.jpg)

Ooh, I can be semi relevant - I highly approve of the following image:

(http://i.imgur.com/CXuoq.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 27, 2012, 07:08:04 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 27, 2012, 06:38:14 PM
Ooh, I can be semi relevant - I highly approve of the following image:

(http://i.imgur.com/CXuoq.jpg)
Scrolling down slowly...
hmmm  :)
scrolling down slowly...
hmmmm?  ???

Philo might like, but I think she'd be more adorable without the muscles.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 27, 2012, 07:15:35 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 27, 2012, 07:08:04 PM
Scrolling down slowly...
hmmm  :)
scrolling down slowly...
hmmmm?  ???

Philo might like, but I think she'd be more adorable without the muscles.

SHE COULD CRUSH ME ANYDAY :C

Well, I am far too tired to be posting ;D Nite.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 27, 2012, 07:49:22 PM
Yes, good night. It is almost midnight here, and I'm about to get off.
What, is it near 5am where you are? Wow...  :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 27, 2012, 08:02:31 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 27, 2012, 07:49:22 PM
Yes, good night. It is almost midnight here, and I'm about to get off.
What, is it near 5am where you are? Wow...  :-X

Oh, you didn't know that Lethe was an insomniac? :)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2012, 05:19:08 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-0f97-4611.jpg)

Only in GMG can you find a lineup featuring Dio, Martinu and Haydn together.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: canninator on March 28, 2012, 05:52:08 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 27, 2012, 12:55:59 PM
I'm gonna call fake, unless the lion is preparing that baby deer for dinner.

Yes, the fern to the right of the lion is Polystichum setiferum and is not found in Africa. In fact there are relatively few species of Polystichum endogenous to Africa and this is a basic error in the Photoshop. The perpetrator should have replaced the fern for the much more common Pteridium aquilinum and the ruse would have gone unnoticed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2012, 06:00:05 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 27, 2012, 11:23:47 AM
If this isn't photoshopped, then it's amazing!

Obviously fake. The lion's tongue seems to cover part of the deer's head, yet the deer's left ear is completely unbent.

Apart from the color and lighting looking entirely mismatched, of course.

Fake, but amusing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 28, 2012, 06:08:17 AM
Quote from: Il Furioso on March 28, 2012, 05:52:08 AM
Yes, the fern to the right of the lion is Polystichum setiferum and is not found in Africa. In fact there are relatively few species of Polystichum endogenous to Africa and this is a basic error in the Photoshop. The perpetrator should have replaced the fern for the much more common Pteridium aquilinum and the ruse would have gone unnoticed.

<3
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 28, 2012, 06:15:20 AM
Quote from: Il Furioso on March 28, 2012, 05:52:08 AM
Yes, the fern to the right of the lion is Polystichum setiferum and is not found in Africa. In fact there are relatively few species of Polystichum endogenous to Africa and this is a basic error in the Photoshop. The perpetrator should have replaced the fern for the much more common Pteridium aquilinum and the ruse would have gone unnoticed.

All of that, on the assumption that the picture was taken in the African wilderness, of course. :P

Reminds me of a documentary in which a lioness "adopts" an oryx's calf! Quite an unbelievable series of events with a tragic ending. An excerpt can be watched here (http://animal.discovery.com/videos/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-a-walking-contradiction.html).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 28, 2012, 06:16:37 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 28, 2012, 06:15:20 AM
Reminds me of a documentary in which a lioness "adopts" an oryx's calf!

There was an old Twilight Zone with a twist on those lines: "To Serve Man."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 28, 2012, 01:29:23 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2012, 05:19:08 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-0f97-4611.jpg)

Only in GMG and at Andy's house can you find a lineup featuring Dio, Martinu and Haydn together.

Fixed.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 28, 2012, 06:57:52 PM
Random pregnant women. Um... interesting new interest you've got there, Kevin...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 29, 2012, 12:50:07 AM
(http://i.space.com/images/i/8899/i02/4940991512_cba6867f84_b.jpg?1301513245)

Courtesy: NASA; via Space.com (http://www.space.com/15075-apollo-11-moon-rocket-engines-discovered.html)

I'm getting a kick just by imagining the true size of that exhaust mega-plume.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 29, 2012, 08:41:12 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 28, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
My sexiness rankings:

1. Pregnant Women/Post-Pregnancy/Child-bearing hips
2. Shemales
3. Women
4. Men

A fetish that I wish were more practical - there must only be about 10 good looking ones in the world.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 29, 2012, 09:04:52 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 29, 2012, 08:41:12 AM
A fetish that I wish were more practical - there must only be about 10 good looking ones in the world.

Is that the same for Hefemales?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 29, 2012, 09:11:31 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 29, 2012, 09:04:52 AM
Is that the same for Hefemales?

Possibly, although I am unqualified for proper criticism. This guy seems to have made a fine job of it, though -

(http://i.imgur.com/3WoON.jpg)

inb4 nobody ever opens this thread again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 09:14:10 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 29, 2012, 09:04:52 AM
Is that the same for Hefemales?

Or Sheilas (a Crocodile Dundee word)?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 29, 2012, 10:54:49 AM
You guys and your NSFW pics. Thanks for making another thread off-limits.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 11:01:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 29, 2012, 10:54:49 AM
You guys and your NSFW pics. Thanks for making another thread off-limits.

No problem. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 11:22:52 AM
I really like Jessica Gomes...

(http://theblemish.com/images/2012/02/0214-jessica-gomes-si-10.jpg)

(http://blog.joinsmsn.com/usr/t/on/tony4328/1203/4f63c116510c3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bulldog on March 29, 2012, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 11:22:52 AM
I really like Jessica Gomes...

(http://theblemish.com/images/2012/02/0214-jessica-gomes-si-10.jpg)

(http://blog.joinsmsn.com/usr/t/on/tony4328/1203/4f63c116510c3.jpg)

I like her more than you do, so keep your hands off!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on March 29, 2012, 12:15:33 PM
(http://blog.joinsmsn.com/usr/t/on/tony4328/1203/4f63c116510c3.jpg)

Well, that is an impressive airbrush job.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 12:26:21 PM
Quote from: Bulldog on March 29, 2012, 12:11:41 PM
I like her more than you do, so keep your hands off!!

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 12:27:09 PM
Quote from: Coco on March 29, 2012, 12:15:33 PM
(http://blog.joinsmsn.com/usr/t/on/tony4328/1203/4f63c116510c3.jpg)

Well, that is an impressive airbrush job.

Nah, man, she's the real deal. 100% babe-o-rama. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 29, 2012, 12:28:59 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 28, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
My sexiness rankings:
1. Pregnant Women/Post-Pregnancy/Child-bearing hips

I don't share your taste but I'll make an exception for The Bride. Pregnancy has its compensations.

I like the photo for less obvious reasons too. I'm sure we're mistaking the meaning of those hand gestures  ;D

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/jan11/UmaThurman_CC_001.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 01:02:52 PM
Quote from: Coco on March 29, 2012, 12:15:33 PM
(http://blog.joinsmsn.com/usr/t/on/tony4328/1203/4f63c116510c3.jpg)

Well, that is an impressive airbrush job.

Yeah, I can't dig that either.

(http://www.practikel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/gay_marriage.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 03:52:47 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 01:02:52 PMYeah, I can't dig that either.

Not all women can be pregnant. ::)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 29, 2012, 05:47:27 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-10ac-cca5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 29, 2012, 06:06:02 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 03:58:51 PM
That isn't why I don't care for her.
Is it specifically pregnant women, or do you like fat women, too?

Quote from: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 11:22:52 AM
(http://theblemish.com/images/2012/02/0214-jessica-gomes-si-10.jpg)
I really don't like that style of presentation for some reason. Normal presentation looks best for me...
such as:

(http://allcutegirls.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/celia-kung-24-cute-girls.jpg) (http://www.emostyleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tumblr_lp0dbdFymY1qzfsq0o1_400.jpg) (http://acidcow.com/pics/20091225/cute_emo_girls_38.jpg)

The swimsuit presentation loses that "adorable" look that I find the most attractive...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 29, 2012, 06:15:39 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 06:09:10 PM
I don't like either of those girls you posted as well. Girl is the key term as to why I don't find them attractive.

I like all women. I don't care for girls. I do favor girls which are thicker overall, but it's really about the hips for this guy.
Gotcha.
Well, if by "hips," you mean somewhat wide hips (but not too wide), as in a vase shape, then that's an aspect I appreciate, too. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 06:19:13 PM
Regular Jessica Gomes shots (just for Greg):

(http://www2.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Jessica+Gomes+Dresses+Skirts+Off+Shoulder+ShpHhdi4-5Zl.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2hn0jZjqHTU/TaGtCq3B1eI/AAAAAAAAEms/cVNIwAd6Lwo/s1600/Jessica%2BGomes.jpg)

(http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Sports+Illustrated+Launches+2009+Swimsuit+17-3cfVPEXel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 29, 2012, 06:33:50 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 29, 2012, 05:47:27 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-10ac-cca5.jpg)
Schoenberg's music is hot as well.  8)


Quote from: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 06:19:13 PM
Regular Jessica Gomes shots (just for Greg):
Hmm... I thought I would like these, but I don't. She doesn't look as attractive in these pictures, although I like the presentation better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2012, 06:39:35 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 29, 2012, 06:33:50 PMHmm... I thought I would like these, but I don't. She doesn't look as attractive in these pictures, although I like the presentation better.

Well maybe you can hook up with Philo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on March 29, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
Could we have a moratorium on photos of hot chicks/dudes/chickdudes for a while?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on March 29, 2012, 07:45:21 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 07:10:09 PM
If this also applied to polls, I'd be on boaard. I view this thread as one of the counterbalances.

What, you don't care to know the best composer born in the year 1814?

Anyway, back to pretty things:

(http://laptopandluggage.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/light-room.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 29, 2012, 08:11:55 PM
Quote from: Coco on March 29, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
Could we have a moratorium on photos of hot chicks/dudes/chickdudes for a while?

+1 (or +2 since Karl echoed the same).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 29, 2012, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on March 29, 2012, 08:22:36 PM
I've listed the terms I'd agree to. Although, I haven't really posted any sexy images.

I'm thinking of MI, Greg and was there someone else?  I didn't have any problem with what you posted.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2012, 03:47:24 AM
Quote from: Coco on March 29, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
Could we have a moratorium on photos of hot chicks/dudes/chickdudes for a while?

Well, at the risk of suggesting that whatever Philo finds sexy is not of general interest, and that bounds of good taste are being transgressed when argot like shemale is posted (no idea what it means, and no interest in being told, thank you very much) — this (http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/slave-ship-slavers-throwing-overboard-the-dead-and-dying-typhoon-coming-on-31102) is a picture I like.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2012, 03:49:45 AM
Nothing personal to Philo.  I shouldn't think that what any participant on the board finds sexy is of interest at GMG, yea, even in the Diner.  Take it elsewhere.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2012, 03:52:44 AM
Well, all right: who wouldn't find Daisy hot?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on March 30, 2012, 04:23:43 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 30, 2012, 03:47:24 AM
this (http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/slave-ship-slavers-throwing-overboard-the-dead-and-dying-typhoon-coming-on-31102) is a picture I like.

Turner is wonderful. I like this one here at the AIC:

(http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/WebLarge/WebImg_000103/801_881933.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 30, 2012, 04:32:40 AM
The drama in those waves!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 30, 2012, 08:06:28 AM
Quote from: Coco on March 29, 2012, 06:50:02 PM
Could we have a moratorium on photos of hot chicks/dudes/chickdudes for a while?
Maybe there should be a separate thread for this. But, of course, NSFW images should not be allowed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2012, 10:58:12 AM
$5 for the major D&D games of the Baldur's Gate generation. Most ridiculous bargain ever:

http://www.atari.com/buy-games/action-adventure-fighting-rpg-strategy/dungeons-amp-dragons-anthology-master-collection

Edit: wait, this isn't the games thread? Why did I even post it here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 30, 2012, 11:02:48 AM
And they work on Windows 7?  Awesome I'm highly tempted.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 30, 2012, 11:03:37 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-033b-a8b9.jpg)

Who needs a choir and orchestra? Not at my "Mahler -the piano editions" recital.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2012, 11:04:13 AM
Quote from: DavidW on March 30, 2012, 11:02:48 AM
And they work on Windows 7?  Awesome I'm highly tempted.

I think they've always worked with compatability mode. The GOG versions are more highly optimised, but I think maybe unneccessary.

I'll cross-post this to where it's actually meant to be ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2012, 07:25:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/caepa.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 30, 2012, 07:28:55 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n-njTteDnPw/TMRdukEbgJI/AAAAAAAAFbY/RnqBo0fwxKY/s1600/smoking+after+sex.jpg)

Baby, was it as good for you as it was for me?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on March 30, 2012, 08:34:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/dJNlJ.png)

NSFW (or NSFL). Internet is here (click for readable size, etc).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2012, 05:03:04 AM
One of Van Gogh's very last canvases. (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc9/sc93771.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 31, 2012, 05:06:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 31, 2012, 05:03:04 AM
One of Van Gogh's very last canvases. (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc9/sc93771.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

That's great, Karl. Have you seen the Google Art Project? It's beautiful, similar to what you linked, highly detailed images of famous works, can see every brush stroke and even the detail of the canvas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 31, 2012, 05:43:44 AM


Nice! Now that's a picture I like!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 31, 2012, 06:51:06 AM
I don't get it: pictures NSFW (of varying degrees) are displayed in their full glory, while an artistic creation gets a hyperlink?

In any case, thanks for posting it, Karl. I'd never seen the textures pop-out like that before in a photograph. :)
Title: Re: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 31, 2012, 06:55:24 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 31, 2012, 06:51:06 AM
I don't get it: pictures NSFW (of varying degrees) are displayed in their full glory, while an artistic creation gets a hyperlink?

Aye; consider it civil disobedience : )

Quote from: NavIn any case, thanks for posting it, Karl. I'd never seen the textures pop-out like that before in a photograph. :)

Brushwork as one dimension of the artistry. Marvelous!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 31, 2012, 02:18:52 PM
Thanks for the van Gogh, and the Turner, too - both were masterful users of the brush.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 31, 2012, 07:11:26 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on March 30, 2012, 08:34:19 PM

NSFW (or NSFL). Internet is here (click for readable size, etc).

Speaking as a heterosexual male:  I'd rather have sex with Josh Robertson.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 01, 2012, 03:16:16 AM
Sargent's celebrated portrait of The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc123932.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on April 01, 2012, 06:57:30 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2012, 03:16:16 AM
Sargent's celebrated portrait of The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc123932.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 01, 2012, 01:01:07 PM
I know this is a YouTube clip, but it is a clip of a group of pictures, sooo it kinda counts...anyway...here's Lindsey Lohan'Changing Face in 60 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/v/_0Mi5Q-ExZ8&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on April 02, 2012, 08:19:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2012, 03:16:16 AM
Sargent's celebrated portrait of The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc123932.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

Stunning.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2012, 11:28:46 AM
Seems a friendly enough feller.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 04, 2012, 11:30:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2012, 11:28:46 AM
Seems a friendly enough feller.

Is the eyeball motion working on your end, Karl?
It's a gif and am testing to see if it works.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 04, 2012, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 01, 2012, 01:01:07 PM
I know this is a YouTube clip, but it is a clip of a group of pictures, sooo it kinda counts...anyway...here's Lindsey Lohan'Changing Face in 60 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/v/_0Mi5Q-ExZ8&feature=youtu.be

Amazing how much one of these celebrities can change in such a short amount of time. Pretty ridiculous and vain actually.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 04, 2012, 11:53:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 01, 2012, 03:16:16 AM
Sargent's celebrated portrait of The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc123932.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

Wow...look at the size of those vases! What do you put in them? Oak trees?  :D

That is a gorgeous painting though.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2012, 12:03:06 PM
And those vases are in the museum, standing before the canvas.  They joked about the debris found inside when they were moving them . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2012, 12:03:53 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 04, 2012, 11:30:04 AM
Is the eyeball motion working on your end, Karl?
It's a gif and am testing to see if it works.

Hm, didn't come across in Tapatalk . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 04, 2012, 12:08:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2012, 12:03:06 PM
And those vases are in the museum, standing before the canvas.  They joked about the debris found inside when they were moving them . . . .

How large is the canvas, Karl? I was surprised by the size of Sargent's Portrait of Madame X: almost lifesize.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 04, 2012, 12:11:06 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2012, 12:03:06 PMThey joked about the debris found inside when they were moving them . . .

Mrs Rock just asked me if they found any remains of children in the vases.  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2012, 12:12:30 PM
The beasts . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 04, 2012, 12:14:17 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 04, 2012, 12:08:28 PM
How large is the canvas, Karl?

221.93 x 222.57 cm (87 3/8 x 87 5/8 in.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on April 04, 2012, 12:15:09 PM
Odilon Redon - Melancholy (1876)

(http://impressionistsgallery.co.uk/artists/Artists/pqrs/Redon/pictures/Melancholy,%201876.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 04, 2012, 12:49:37 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 04, 2012, 12:14:17 PM
221.93 x 222.57 cm (87 3/8 x 87 5/8 in.)

Nice. I have the perfect spot for it in my living room  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 05, 2012, 04:24:23 AM
Guess the subject-matter:

(http://i.imgur.com/x4gyf.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: fridden on April 05, 2012, 04:41:55 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on April 05, 2012, 04:24:23 AM
Guess the subject-matter:

(http://i.imgur.com/x4gyf.png)

Something with drinking preferences?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 05, 2012, 04:59:25 AM
Quote from: fridden on April 05, 2012, 04:41:55 AM
Something with drinking preferences?

Indeed! Blue is vodka, brown is beer, red is wine :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 05, 2012, 05:11:17 AM
Good call!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: fridden on April 05, 2012, 05:13:05 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on April 05, 2012, 04:59:25 AM
Indeed! Blue is vodka, brown is beer, red is wine :)

Then I was thinking in the right direction  :D
Actually the drinking preferences in Sweden (and I guess the other scandinavian countries) is more like a brown and red mixture nowadays.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 05, 2012, 06:52:42 AM
And I was going to guess the spread of the zombie infection! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 05, 2012, 07:04:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 05, 2012, 05:11:17 AM
Good Last call!

Fixed.  $:)

Mornin, Karl!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on April 05, 2012, 07:16:19 AM
I thought it was about voluntary nap time (as siesta is in Spain) and involuntary nap time (as passing out from alcohol is on the sidewalks of Moscow)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 05, 2012, 12:36:00 PM
(http://jdc.parodius.com/lj/doom3_wtf.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 05, 2012, 12:42:04 PM
(http://static.msxbox-world.com/assets/screenshots/20551/10.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 05, 2012, 01:00:08 PM
(https://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_3224.jpg?w=500&h=370)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on April 05, 2012, 05:10:52 PM
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1gzuayKlO1qbvr04o1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 05, 2012, 06:45:38 PM
Gustav Klimt --- what an amazing artist.

(http://www.fineart-china.com/upload1/file-admin/images/new22/Gustav%20Klimt-623292.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on April 05, 2012, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 05, 2012, 06:45:38 PM
Gustav Klimt --- what an amazing artist.

(http://www.fineart-china.com/upload1/file-admin/images/new22/Gustav%20Klimt-623292.jpg)


Wow. Beautiful.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 05, 2012, 09:16:24 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on April 05, 2012, 08:22:12 PM

Wow. Beautiful.

Yeah, I've been looking at a lot of his work over the past couple of months. Awe-inspiring.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 05, 2012, 10:24:20 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 05, 2012, 06:45:38 PM
Gustav Klimt --- what an amazing artist.

I thought it was one of those "3D" hidden pop-out thingies and squinted my eyes very badly... until of course I noticed the line above the image.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 06, 2012, 01:15:30 PM
F*ck Australia pt. 3056:

(http://i.imgur.com/cXPmP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/z633E.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Conor71 on April 06, 2012, 01:43:55 PM
Quote from: Lethevich on Today at 05:15:30 AM (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=304.msg618063#msg618063)
F*ck Australia pt. 3056:

>(http://i.imgur.com/cXPmP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/z633E.jpg)

Haha, I like this series Lethe - did'nt know we had Scorpions too though!  :o :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 06, 2012, 01:54:41 PM
Quote from: Conor71 on April 06, 2012, 01:43:55 PM
Haha, I like this series Lethe - did'nt know we had Scorpions too though!  :o :-\

In my imagination your newspapers are full of articles about people carried away by swarms of them :( "Oh, they only took seventeen of us this month, quiet time of year" I am scared enough by the alarmingly fast running speed of decidedly non-venomous house spiders in this country ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 07, 2012, 01:49:44 AM
(http://www.visualwalkthroughs.com/deusex/deusex2/tarsus/1.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ukBAS06xwwI/TsKVwzzaMtI/AAAAAAAAA_w/K6CHSaBQp6Q/s1600/deus-ex-invisible-war-50746.371637.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on April 07, 2012, 01:13:40 PM
From the Thomas Kinkade thread:

(http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhhq408rDy1qcbq58o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 08, 2012, 07:33:24 AM
(http://img3.wpdigital.net/rf/image_606w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2012/04/06/Editorial-Opinion/Graphics/Toles%2004082012.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 08, 2012, 10:36:52 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/jKdAE.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Coco on April 09, 2012, 07:23:48 PM
Today I discovered that Chicago has a stained glass museum! Beautiful stuff, lots of examples from the early 20th century:

(http://allisence.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/chicago-stainedglass7.jpg?w=460&h=451)

(http://allisence.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/chicago-stainedglass11.jpg?w=460&h=483)

(http://allisence.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/chicago-stainedglass3.jpg?w=460&h=506)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 10, 2012, 12:27:57 PM
(http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/D53963/ford_madox_brown_portrait_of_elizabeth_clara_bromley_d5396358h.jpg)

The museum of Fine Arts in Ghent has a very good exhibition on Ford Madox Brown.
Rather stiff historical/mythological scenes, some very strange and haunting landscapes, several brillant portraits...combine in a very welcome show of discoveries.

(http://petergreenaway.org.uk/theprettybaalambs.jpg)

The pretty baa-lambs is Madox Brown at his best.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 10, 2012, 08:49:40 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/562697_10150721058622488_33477462487_9285814_1771791281_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 04:09:51 AM
Either somebody at Amazon is slipping, or there's a subversive element there out to give us a chuckle:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 04:10:40 AM
Of course, our dear wee Kimi knows that Beethoven rawks!...
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 11, 2012, 04:20:46 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-76ed-e36b.jpg)

From Google Art Project, close up of the moon.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Funny...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 11, 2012, 04:23:24 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 04:09:51 AM
Either somebody at Amazon is slipping, or there's a subversive element there out to give us a chuckle:

Love that! I'd take them all (except I have them). :D

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 04:23:58 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 11, 2012, 04:20:46 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-76ed-e36b.jpg)

From Google Art Project, close up of the moon.

I beheld the Sea of Tranquillity . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 04:24:34 AM
Quote from: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Funny...

Verily!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 11, 2012, 04:33:39 AM
(http://images.wikia.com/jadeempire/images/8/82/ForestShadowAndShiningTusk.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 11, 2012, 05:03:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 04:23:58 AM
I beheld the Sea of Tranquillity . . . .

I wouldn't describe that riot of colours as tranquil. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Uncle Connie on April 11, 2012, 05:23:08 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on April 11, 2012, 05:03:02 AM
I wouldn't describe that riot of colours as tranquil. ;)

I am reminded of my living room wall, during a period of great indecision....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 05:26:26 AM
Quote from: Uncle Connie on April 11, 2012, 05:23:08 AM
I am reminded of my living room wall, during a period of great indecision....

C'mon, you said that on seeing a Jackson Pollock, too . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 11, 2012, 06:05:10 AM
Quote from: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Funny...
You have to write on the cassette tape its content?
(making mixed tapes were so much fun...)
Or that they are "obsolete"?...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 06:08:39 AM
Spoiler Alert

Using the pen to advance/rewind the tape
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 06:09:14 AM
Quote from: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Funny...

I always found that a pencil worked better than a pen.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 06:10:17 AM
Quote from: George on April 11, 2012, 06:09:14 AM
I always found that a pencil worked better than a pen.

Yes, the angles of the hexagon catch better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 06:10:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 06:08:39 AM
Spoiler Alert

Using the pen to advance/rewind the tape

I used to use a pencil to take up the tape slack.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 06:11:36 AM
More like it, yes.  Good morning, George!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 06:12:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 06:11:36 AM
More like it, yes.  Good morning, George!

Morning, karl!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 11, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
Quote from: Greg on April 11, 2012, 06:05:10 AM
You have to write on the cassette tape its content?
(making mixed tapes were so much fun...)
Or that they are "obsolete"?...
Oh, the answer is supposed to be that you wind up the tape when it unwinded... but I used my finger.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 08:02:53 AM
Quote from: Greg on April 11, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
Oh, the answer is supposed to be that you wind up the tape when it unwinded... but I used my finger.

I did too, when I didn't have a pencil handy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 11, 2012, 08:19:06 AM
Quote from: George on April 11, 2012, 06:10:52 AM
I used to use a pencil to take up the tape slack.

Yeah same here.  For simple rewinding, the machine suffices.  The pencil is for when the tape spools out or goes slack so you can wind it back in.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 08:29:30 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 11, 2012, 08:19:06 AM
Yeah same here.  For simple rewinding, the machine suffices.  The pencil is for when the tape spools out or goes slack so you can wind it back in.

I quickly learned to carry my tapes in their cases, as the teeth inside prevented the tape slack from occurring.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 11, 2012, 09:23:26 AM
Quote from: George on April 11, 2012, 08:29:30 AM
I quickly learned to carry my tapes in their cases, as the teeth inside prevented the tape slack from occurring.

When it happened for me it was always during playback.  But that was probably because I always kept them in their cases too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 11, 2012, 09:33:51 AM
I'm no Monk . . . but my heart sank whenever I would see loose cassette tapes strewn around a floor or (worse) a car interior.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2012, 09:57:58 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 09:33:51 AM
I'm no Monk . . . but my heart sank whenever I would see loose cassette tapes strewn around a floor or (worse) a car interior.

Yeah, right? Even worse when people do that with CDs, as they are more likely to get damaged.  :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 11, 2012, 10:14:36 AM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3211/2842653337_1a983ce224_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on April 11, 2012, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 04:22:05 AM
Funny...

;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: J.Z. Herrenberg on April 11, 2012, 02:34:50 PM
Quote from: George on 11-04-2012, 16:09:14 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?topic=304.msg619487#msg619487)
I always found that a pencil worked better than a pen.



>
Quote from: karlhenning on April 11, 2012, 06:10:17 AM
Yes, the angles of the hexagon catch better.


Indeed. Used my finger, too, like Greg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 12, 2012, 05:54:35 AM
Quote from: SpaceWeather.comARCTIC MIX: Something magical is happening around the Arctic Circle this week. The blue midnight skies of spring are intermingling with the gray snow clouds of winter--with a dash of green cutting through the mix. Anne Birgitte Fyhn photographed the phenomenon last night from Ringvassøya island, north of Tromsø, Norway:

(http://spaceweather.com/images2012/12apr12/northernrays_strip.jpg)

Fyhn was on an overnight kayaking trip with friends. "This is how the sky looked just before the weather turned cloudy and a snow storm started," she says.

The midnight sun was also present. "It's just amazing to see auroras dancing across blue sky with the glow of the sun on the horizon," says fellow kayaker Gunnar Hildonen. Altogether, the ensemble was a nice surprise, adds Harald Albrigtsen, who was there, too.

[Source (http://spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=12&month=04&year=2012)]

She never ceases to surprise and amaze us!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 12, 2012, 11:07:34 PM
(http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/9400000/Young-Guns-2-young-guns-9448321-500-308.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 13, 2012, 07:15:38 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2691607343_053a07f643.jpg)

Autun cathedral: the dream of the Kings.

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 13, 2012, 07:18:26 AM
(http://images.ewins.com/digital_asset_manager/image_resize.php?vi=841751&mdx=400)

P;
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 13, 2012, 07:24:35 AM
(http://storage.canalblog.com/60/29/577050/55308215.jpg)

Matisse

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 13, 2012, 08:11:38 AM

(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg256/scaled.php?server=256&filename=1296668333279.jpg&res=landing)

(http://copypast.ru/uploads/posts/thumbs/1235296038_odin_v_pole_ne_voin.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3618386506_48d7467233_b.jpg)

(http://www.webpark.ru/uploads54/110526/Lanch_fly_02.jpg)

(http://www.webpark.ru/uploads54/110526/Lanch_fly_04.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: cilgwyn on April 13, 2012, 08:40:37 AM
Quote from: George on April 11, 2012, 06:10:52 AM
I used to use a pencil to take up the tape slack.
Get the feeling I'm the only one here who's still winding cassette tapes in the present tense! :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on April 14, 2012, 11:44:20 AM
(http://lovemeow.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7076015885_f3851a631b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 17, 2012, 07:50:26 AM
(http://static3.cuantarazon.com/crs/2012/04/CR_610691_jackass.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on April 19, 2012, 06:51:27 AM
(http://abstrusegoose.com/strips/i_only_need_500_words_for_most_of_my_conversations_anyway.png)

It's almost like he was spying on me. :D

[Comic's page (http://abstrusegoose.com/454)]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 19, 2012, 06:10:35 PM
(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526103_10151545569845092_438375240091_23868308_694193149_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 19, 2012, 06:34:24 PM
Navneeth, that's why ereaders are awesome-- now you just click on the word and get the definition. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 19, 2012, 06:49:12 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/foto1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 19, 2012, 07:05:57 PM
Haha!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 21, 2012, 02:49:15 PM
(http://scoopertino.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/apple_water_page.jpg)

;D

If you can't see it click on the url for the full sized picture-- http://scoopertino.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/apple_water_page.jpg (http://scoopertino.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/apple_water_page.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 21, 2012, 03:12:09 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/2l60A.gif)
Joe Campbell posted this on fb.
So funny because that's me 100%. It's as if someone followed me around my whole life and made this just because it's so amusing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 21, 2012, 06:49:51 PM
(http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2006/12/06/shostakovich460.jpg)

So that's why DSCH is so happy!!  ;D :-* ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on April 21, 2012, 10:28:37 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/f3CLL.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 22, 2012, 02:41:03 PM
Another one from Joe Campbell.  ;D


(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/thanks-jesus-for-this-food-de-nada.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 22, 2012, 05:09:02 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-%2BKVUsu-L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA400_SH20_OU01_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 23, 2012, 05:49:33 PM
(http://electrokami.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hackers-playstation-racing-game-wipeout-concept.jpg)
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ln48cdAxwS1qla5soo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 25, 2012, 09:26:26 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/8/6/1/126861_slide.jpg?v=1)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 25, 2012, 09:51:46 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 25, 2012, 09:26:26 AM
(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/8/6/1/126861_slide.jpg?v=1)

Great  :D

This is the way the world ends, not with a whimper but a Wagner

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 29, 2012, 09:02:53 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/574729_348056991927046_268330443233035_947836_1016359437_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on April 30, 2012, 06:43:16 PM
God, I love lighting effects.

(http://nerdreactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Max-Payne-3-screenshots-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on April 30, 2012, 08:02:04 PM
Quote from: DavidW on April 29, 2012, 09:02:53 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/574729_348056991927046_268330443233035_947836_1016359437_n.jpg)

Can I ask where and what this one is?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 01, 2012, 01:30:59 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 30, 2012, 08:02:04 PM
Can I ask where and what this one is?

I think the forum rules allow you to do so.

Anyway, Google says "Piano House in China (http://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZisSUsBZBAj1jL7MPs4xLtm3Cb_13BH_1GInQG59cgFveC3oxFeFBC_1UFaPiYrRDTh478IsiddxLUsn19RSI_1-LbBFc82MzQZZH-jZvI-J4vSDQ_1j-XteuS_1BIMx7WH5_1afxSKnLZZBGLxMGOU0V3mQI5eMt0KNMTh83_1r_1e2Dm_1xkTYfNsRrKlke_1pSn4ohZ05BFCrEix73dMFLvJogIJp_1nE3esmcVcC4wmncCBhQ3qmm5zdMwY855MbPn_1KXPZCOqzmsajA7lonJza9CqKiDun5Nd_1za4nj0Psud4mLI8U6iWO2BC5hIxyupvgSHWEV68v3F49_1mrdjRi_1K9_1_1WbOP9HhWMASM89zRZIzrN7HqLADW80gsAbEN12TDaGEcmO_1JXQC_1N3q5Ms-KLlX5Z7wlaJgumckNzxqq9MF6Bmcefw_1GplYaAMq9yBMvKwfcujT4jrehVqdlNA5slCAMjciuOZy8nt3debFQA6Ft2ju0xe5p6QgYpvEZawODX5gLaMSZZQf-ubgyQ-MXXJXNqt_15Qkbnd_1h0HLH3OKkUskxoSkaqbrYp7940XzPl6MP1z5Apo3C1hqMIYbs_1M6s_1TEtPy3wsCv_1PPzgb1La_12aM2SetDWTpGRpcaPm3ipUizZlG_19ZQ2LbSRkKCJoV7SvnUUg6kdEU1SHyz0mpXYYz7CMtYdQAzXq1-JSvVi4wBF_1IdHYFwSjM2iqhrJ4f5l8UsSaS1kLYrJqNlKpogu9xB4Fb2CAkFKqxbjC6W0SGIoehH9D3pHev7tKWo8QqOw7tUWEOjp4nFIjWxCN7IoPjfMmHODagD152mWlC2u7zxwKfj1JmxgDjB_1GcsqmFIVAfCH0azxhRfA14bTUyeODLU_1PMUcaxYJDsnhMMscKIW0GkI8BeOyFfGyE9DNSYPhPRi7-qSNuktFdoc0qtbO54MuPS8bFPiTzZ8Jv58uop8x5W5SpmECWBnvg4DxK6xMSPH7lTBGwg_1tJMtMYCsAZkO4sClktuo9cHYSFifK2c_1Iv5JOewn3EiOE-o6c5J5hJ8Bg8YNZFMWkOl-rVgl2HNEmZDRaB6SOTvFjhrLthGBSg8KtNNpj9lcuF0FJhAOR5i6nTLVRVWF2A6k2bp4h4Jbg2ZANI_1SMPma6EsvVMnLWxt0U8yM_1vuSxUuqAKaezagB2BeH0ma2kxOm5h6vlanmMQ40kLEjjLKhySZN9NYqCMZ4YQOZIZBMdSm5x5d6acqeSGuUEraPJRQMXpCvlTTm3Z_1JBvStLvxbqt-JoKJSTMlTHyYIXn8GDyWz-tFWT-H17QpjhzL-vkhq-6TbmrtqeALvpERmPH7rmOYDcjASH2QauVXWnDsjUsNDfXI9CgeHOqjI17fm0xkTuaDQKv9nJygv-0M9Q)".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 01, 2012, 03:19:38 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 01, 2012, 01:30:59 AM
I think the forum rules allow you to do so.

Anyway, Google says "Piano House in China (http://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZisSUsBZBAj1jL7MPs4xLtm3Cb_13BH_1GInQG59cgFveC3oxFeFBC_1UFaPiYrRDTh478IsiddxLUsn19RSI_1-LbBFc82MzQZZH-jZvI-J4vSDQ_1j-XteuS_1BIMx7WH5_1afxSKnLZZBGLxMGOU0V3mQI5eMt0KNMTh83_1r_1e2Dm_1xkTYfNsRrKlke_1pSn4ohZ05BFCrEix73dMFLvJogIJp_1nE3esmcVcC4wmncCBhQ3qmm5zdMwY855MbPn_1KXPZCOqzmsajA7lonJza9CqKiDun5Nd_1za4nj0Psud4mLI8U6iWO2BC5hIxyupvgSHWEV68v3F49_1mrdjRi_1K9_1_1WbOP9HhWMASM89zRZIzrN7HqLADW80gsAbEN12TDaGEcmO_1JXQC_1N3q5Ms-KLlX5Z7wlaJgumckNzxqq9MF6Bmcefw_1GplYaAMq9yBMvKwfcujT4jrehVqdlNA5slCAMjciuOZy8nt3debFQA6Ft2ju0xe5p6QgYpvEZawODX5gLaMSZZQf-ubgyQ-MXXJXNqt_15Qkbnd_1h0HLH3OKkUskxoSkaqbrYp7940XzPl6MP1z5Apo3C1hqMIYbs_1M6s_1TEtPy3wsCv_1PPzgb1La_12aM2SetDWTpGRpcaPm3ipUizZlG_19ZQ2LbSRkKCJoV7SvnUUg6kdEU1SHyz0mpXYYz7CMtYdQAzXq1-JSvVi4wBF_1IdHYFwSjM2iqhrJ4f5l8UsSaS1kLYrJqNlKpogu9xB4Fb2CAkFKqxbjC6W0SGIoehH9D3pHev7tKWo8QqOw7tUWEOjp4nFIjWxCN7IoPjfMmHODagD152mWlC2u7zxwKfj1JmxgDjB_1GcsqmFIVAfCH0azxhRfA14bTUyeODLU_1PMUcaxYJDsnhMMscKIW0GkI8BeOyFfGyE9DNSYPhPRi7-qSNuktFdoc0qtbO54MuPS8bFPiTzZ8Jv58uop8x5W5SpmECWBnvg4DxK6xMSPH7lTBGwg_1tJMtMYCsAZkO4sClktuo9cHYSFifK2c_1Iv5JOewn3EiOE-o6c5J5hJ8Bg8YNZFMWkOl-rVgl2HNEmZDRaB6SOTvFjhrLthGBSg8KtNNpj9lcuF0FJhAOR5i6nTLVRVWF2A6k2bp4h4Jbg2ZANI_1SMPma6EsvVMnLWxt0U8yM_1vuSxUuqAKaezagB2BeH0ma2kxOm5h6vlanmMQ40kLEjjLKhySZN9NYqCMZ4YQOZIZBMdSm5x5d6acqeSGuUEraPJRQMXpCvlTTm3Z_1JBvStLvxbqt-JoKJSTMlTHyYIXn8GDyWz-tFWT-H17QpjhzL-vkhq-6TbmrtqeALvpERmPH7rmOYDcjASH2QauVXWnDsjUsNDfXI9CgeHOqjI17fm0xkTuaDQKv9nJygv-0M9Q)".

Found a bigger photo (click to enlarge):

(http://nu-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/the-piano-house.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 01, 2012, 04:23:05 AM
Thanks for the research Navneeth and George.

I saw it on facebook so I didn't know the origin. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 01, 2012, 04:25:31 AM
Quote from: DavidW on May 01, 2012, 04:23:05 AM
Thanks for the research Navneeth...

Ah, Googling is the new research, I see. ;D

Quote from: DavidW on May 01, 2012, 04:23:05 AM
I saw it on facebook so I didn't know the origin. :)

Google has been providing their 'reverse' image search (http://www.google.com/insidesearch/features/images/searchbyimage.html) for about a year now. They also have extensions for Firefox and Chrome (duh!), so that now it's only a right-click, left-click away. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 01, 2012, 04:32:24 AM
Ah cool I've only used that feature once so far. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 01, 2012, 04:59:17 AM
Another one from fb:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576829_348876095178469_268330443233035_950579_2039604316_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 01, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
(http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/Hell%20Comes%20To%20Frogtown%20DVD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 01, 2012, 02:12:14 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 01, 2012, 02:07:50 PM
(http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/Hell%20Comes%20To%20Frogtown%20DVD.jpg)

Please tell me where I can see this potentially fabulous film?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 01, 2012, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 01, 2012, 02:12:14 PM
Please tell me where I can see this potentially fabulous film?

No clue, but there are, I believe, 3 sequels, and it is awesome. It only gets better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 01, 2012, 03:24:32 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 01, 2012, 02:34:17 PM
No clue, but there are, I believe, 3 sequels, and it is awesome. It only gets better.

My search begins, thank you, friend.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 01, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 01, 2012, 03:24:32 PM
My search begins, thank you, friend.  :)

Anytime. They are well worth the watch. Your eyes will fall out.  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 01, 2012, 05:52:58 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 01, 2012, 01:30:59 AM
I think the forum rules allow you to do so.

Anyway, Google says "Piano House in China (http://www.google.com/search?tbs=sbi:AMhZZisSUsBZBAj1jL7MPs4xLtm3Cb_13BH_1GInQG59cgFveC3oxFeFBC_1UFaPiYrRDTh478IsiddxLUsn19RSI_1-LbBFc82MzQZZH-jZvI-J4vSDQ_1j-XteuS_1BIMx7WH5_1afxSKnLZZBGLxMGOU0V3mQI5eMt0KNMTh83_1r_1e2Dm_1xkTYfNsRrKlke_1pSn4ohZ05BFCrEix73dMFLvJogIJp_1nE3esmcVcC4wmncCBhQ3qmm5zdMwY855MbPn_1KXPZCOqzmsajA7lonJza9CqKiDun5Nd_1za4nj0Psud4mLI8U6iWO2BC5hIxyupvgSHWEV68v3F49_1mrdjRi_1K9_1_1WbOP9HhWMASM89zRZIzrN7HqLADW80gsAbEN12TDaGEcmO_1JXQC_1N3q5Ms-KLlX5Z7wlaJgumckNzxqq9MF6Bmcefw_1GplYaAMq9yBMvKwfcujT4jrehVqdlNA5slCAMjciuOZy8nt3debFQA6Ft2ju0xe5p6QgYpvEZawODX5gLaMSZZQf-ubgyQ-MXXJXNqt_15Qkbnd_1h0HLH3OKkUskxoSkaqbrYp7940XzPl6MP1z5Apo3C1hqMIYbs_1M6s_1TEtPy3wsCv_1PPzgb1La_12aM2SetDWTpGRpcaPm3ipUizZlG_19ZQ2LbSRkKCJoV7SvnUUg6kdEU1SHyz0mpXYYz7CMtYdQAzXq1-JSvVi4wBF_1IdHYFwSjM2iqhrJ4f5l8UsSaS1kLYrJqNlKpogu9xB4Fb2CAkFKqxbjC6W0SGIoehH9D3pHev7tKWo8QqOw7tUWEOjp4nFIjWxCN7IoPjfMmHODagD152mWlC2u7zxwKfj1JmxgDjB_1GcsqmFIVAfCH0azxhRfA14bTUyeODLU_1PMUcaxYJDsnhMMscKIW0GkI8BeOyFfGyE9DNSYPhPRi7-qSNuktFdoc0qtbO54MuPS8bFPiTzZ8Jv58uop8x5W5SpmECWBnvg4DxK6xMSPH7lTBGwg_1tJMtMYCsAZkO4sClktuo9cHYSFifK2c_1Iv5JOewn3EiOE-o6c5J5hJ8Bg8YNZFMWkOl-rVgl2HNEmZDRaB6SOTvFjhrLthGBSg8KtNNpj9lcuF0FJhAOR5i6nTLVRVWF2A6k2bp4h4Jbg2ZANI_1SMPma6EsvVMnLWxt0U8yM_1vuSxUuqAKaezagB2BeH0ma2kxOm5h6vlanmMQ40kLEjjLKhySZN9NYqCMZ4YQOZIZBMdSm5x5d6acqeSGuUEraPJRQMXpCvlTTm3Z_1JBvStLvxbqt-JoKJSTMlTHyYIXn8GDyWz-tFWT-H17QpjhzL-vkhq-6TbmrtqeALvpERmPH7rmOYDcjASH2QauVXWnDsjUsNDfXI9CgeHOqjI17fm0xkTuaDQKv9nJygv-0M9Q)".

Thanks for the information and the link to the Google image search thing!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 01, 2012, 09:35:06 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 01, 2012, 05:52:58 PM
Thanks for the information and the link to the Google image search thing!

De nada.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 02, 2012, 09:00:26 AM
Susan & I just returned from a short trip to the NC mountains (Blowing Rock) - in our usual walk around Bass Lake (image below of the island in the middle), we saw more wild life than usual (ducks, geese, swans, & a female deer) - now if your into 'cute' then the other pic of the adult geese w/ their goslings will likely be enjoyed - :)


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Bass-Lake-April-2012/i-s4wN6K8/0/O/IslandBassLake1.jpg)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Bass-Lake-April-2012/i-QKLHjb2/0/O/GeeseChicks1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 02, 2012, 04:57:07 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 01, 2012, 03:24:32 PM
My search begins, thank you, friend.  :)

God, I love Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/v/sRuShLpnlMw
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 02, 2012, 06:05:29 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 02, 2012, 04:57:07 PM
God, I love Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/v/sRuShLpnlMw

[cross-country high-five]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 03, 2012, 10:01:34 AM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/funny-dog-pictures-i-has-a-hotdog-im-utterly-shocked.jpg)

It's going to be tough to wipe this image off my mind for at least a day! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2012, 10:05:17 AM
And you like that picture, eh, Nav? ; )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 03, 2012, 10:11:25 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 03, 2012, 10:05:17 AM
And you like that picture, eh, Nav? ; )

I don't think I need to remind you that thread titles aren't taken entirely seriously at GMG. :P ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 03, 2012, 07:25:18 PM
(http://static.zerochan.net/full/28/13/1100678.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: rubio on May 05, 2012, 08:24:46 AM
Where do I find the picture of the two old mongolian/asian women with thumbs up? I think Drasko used it to approve different recordings :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on May 05, 2012, 08:49:05 AM
Quote from: rubio on May 05, 2012, 08:24:46 AM
Where do I find the picture of the two old mongolian/asian women with thumbs up? I think Drasko used it to approve different recordings :)

here you go

http://lads.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/thumbsup.jpg (http://lads.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/thumbsup.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: rubio on May 05, 2012, 09:02:31 AM
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 05, 2012, 06:50:12 PM
My previous post isn't showing. Let's try this again...



(http://c2.sankakustatic.com/data/sample/e9/d5/previewe9d54d04625caae9d5477bc07fba0da6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 05, 2012, 06:55:22 PM
Sorry, Greg, I tried to make it work but apparently there is an error at the source. :-\

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 05, 2012, 07:13:52 PM
Quote from: Gurnatron5500 on May 05, 2012, 06:55:22 PM
Sorry, Greg, I tried to make it work but apparently there is an error at the source. :-\

8)
Oh, that's okay. Some sites just don't like hotlinking, I suppose.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 05, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 05, 2012, 07:13:52 PM
Oh, that's okay. Some sites just don't like hotlinking, I suppose.

Here you go --
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 05, 2012, 07:26:25 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 05, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
Here you go --

Why the fuck would you help support his perversions?
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 05, 2012, 07:30:16 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-f041-f5f2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 05, 2012, 07:31:37 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 05, 2012, 07:26:25 PM
Why the fuck would you help support his perversions?

:-[

:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 05, 2012, 08:36:27 PM
(http://www.crawspace.com/ss/misc/140_2.jpg)

(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/Zcg1KthOX4U/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 05, 2012, 08:48:32 PM
Oh boy I know that first one!  Still bummed that the third game would be an mmo, the exact opposite of a single player experience.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 05, 2012, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 05, 2012, 08:48:32 PM
Oh boy I know that first one!  Still bummed that the third game would be an mmo, the exact opposite of a single player experience.

I was disappointed as well, but I've heard so many good things about it. I hope to play it one day.

The second image is from the greatest adventure game ever made: Zork Nemesis.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 06, 2012, 03:29:42 PM
Does anyone ever see this sometimes on facebook?
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/fb.jpg)


Quote from: Szykneij on May 05, 2012, 07:18:10 PM
Here you go --
Thanks. I should have uploaded it in the first place...
but that looks like an attachment... under my "Attachments and other options", it doesn't let me upload anything any more, so I thought that functionality was removed.



Quote from: Philoctetes on May 05, 2012, 07:26:25 PM
Why the fuck would you help support his perversions?
I think everyone is just thankful you're not posting pictures of your favorite trannies.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 03:31:08 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 06, 2012, 03:29:42 PM
I think everyone is just thankful you're not posting pictures of your favorite trannies.

The trannies are at least of legal, consenting age.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 04:22:42 PM
(http://www.mystjourney.com/img/main-riven.jpg)
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2003/xbox/syberia/0805/siberia_screen002.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 06, 2012, 05:00:14 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 03:31:08 PM
The trannies are at least of legal, consenting age.
Oh, I guess I should check the age of each imaginary character I'm posting, huh?   ;D
I will watch Hyouka eventually... now that I read the plot, it's probably another high school anime typical of KyoAni, so she might be around 16 or 17. Guess I can't appreciate that then...  :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 06, 2012, 05:00:14 PM
Guess I can't appreciate that then...  :-X

This isn't your first track down this road, and I think one can also look at some of the real people you've posted (without their permission, I imagine), and yes, if they're underage, you shouldn't be getting any sexual gratification from it at all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 06, 2012, 05:14:12 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:04:43 PM
This isn't your first track down this road, and I think one can also look at some of the real people you've posted (without their permission, I imagine), and yes, if they're underage, you shouldn't be getting any sexual gratification from it at all.
Real people I've posted? Help me out here...  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:15:42 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 06, 2012, 05:14:12 PM
Real people I've posted? Help me out here...  ???

Right. Selective memory is useful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 06, 2012, 05:21:22 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/563461_10151447599105531_680485530_23506357_665851915_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:22:58 PM
Quote from: George on May 06, 2012, 05:21:22 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/563461_10151447599105531_680485530_23506357_665851915_n.jpg)

No 8-track?!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 06, 2012, 05:24:37 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:22:58 PM
No 8-track?!  ;D

I guess the author didn't want to show his (or her) age.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 06, 2012, 05:25:14 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:15:42 PM
Right. Selective memory is useful.
Or maybe you're just making stuff up?  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 06, 2012, 05:25:14 PM
Or maybe you're just making stuff up?  ::)

Sure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:27:27 PM
Quote from: George on May 06, 2012, 05:24:37 PM
I guess the author didn't want to show his (or her) age.

Lol. Probably. I sometimes like going into second-hand shops to see 8-tracks. I always wonder how many people have no clue what they actually are.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 06, 2012, 05:38:26 PM
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/62/6264/LQG5100Z/posters/paul-karasik-nice-but-as-long-as-there-are-readers-there-will-be-scrolls-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:46:31 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:26:21 PM
Sure.

It literally took about 5 seconds to prove my prior assertion.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2012, 05:48:26 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-29e7-15c5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 05:57:52 PM
(http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/104/1049220/the-evolution-of-flashlights-in-wii-games--20091124105711349.jpg)
(http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/30/1049372-16_super.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 06, 2012, 06:36:18 PM
Nice George! ;D

Is that a Silent Hill game Philo?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 06:38:29 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 06, 2012, 06:36:18 PM
Is that a Silent Hill game Philo?

The second is from Silent Hill. The first is from Fatal Frame, which may be the best in that genre.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 06, 2012, 06:39:06 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 06, 2012, 06:36:18 PM
Nice George! ;D

;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 06, 2012, 06:49:25 PM
Oh I've heard of that Fatal Frame!  I'd like to play it.  If it was available on the xbox I might be able to play it on the 360 (it worked for replaying kotor).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 06, 2012, 06:51:07 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 06, 2012, 06:49:25 PM
Oh I've heard of that Fatal Frame!  I'd like to play it.  If it was available on the xbox I might be able to play it on the 360 (it worked for replaying kotor).

Both versions are on the Xbox, and are well worth the time investment. It's one of only two games that actually scared me (the other is Doom 3).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 07, 2012, 06:29:35 PM
(http://morrowind.nexusmods.com/downloads/images/23606-1-1238971669.jpg)
(http://www.gamexeon.com/forum/imagehosting/200000/65/6514612647fc63a6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 08, 2012, 04:13:00 AM
Okay a modded Morrowind for the first one, but what is the second?  It looks familiar but I can't place it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 08, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
The horrible UI graphics look like Stalker.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 06:45:45 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on May 08, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
The horrible UI graphics look like Stalker.

Boom, but they're aren't that bad. They had pretty good lighting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 08, 2012, 08:02:49 AM
Oh Stalker... oh I didn't like that game!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 08, 2012, 12:35:49 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 08, 2012, 08:02:49 AM
Oh Stalker... oh I didn't like that game!

I know some women who don't like it either.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 12:53:40 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D0Jr2iagPIA/TWUd3SW8s3I/AAAAAAAAABE/EHs81anWRaM/s1600/2.jpg)
(http://img.wsgf.org/f/u/imagecache/node-gallery-display/contrib/dr/126/ingame_4x3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 08, 2012, 01:01:05 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 12:53:40 PM
(http://img.wsgf.org/f/u/imagecache/node-gallery-display/contrib/dr/126/ingame_4x3.jpg)

One of the best games I've ever played!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 01:19:29 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 08, 2012, 01:01:05 PM
One of the best games I've ever played!!

Have you seen the gameplay trailer for the sequel? Looks amazing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 08, 2012, 08:12:17 PM
Shoo! Get off my picture lawn! >:( And go here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,16297.0.html), please. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 08:13:45 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 08, 2012, 08:12:17 PM
Shoo! Get off my picture lawn! >:( And go here (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,16297.0.html), please. ;D

Well, for me, I'm really just looking at the games aesthetically. At one point, though, I was playing them.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 08, 2012, 09:05:57 PM
I hate everything about the Twilight film series except for:

Ashley Greene

(http://cdn2.team-twilight.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/AshleyCosmo1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 09:10:51 PM
Figures it would be Mirror Image to bring down the thread showing us his perversions. How lovely.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Let's get back to something a bit more fun.

(http://www.gigagamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/shadow-of-the-colossus-pic2.jpg)
(http://pixelorama.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/ico.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 08, 2012, 09:28:39 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 09:10:51 PM
Figures it would be Mirror Image to bring down the thread showing us his perversions. How lovely.

If it's perverted to look at gorgeous women, then, yes, I'm certainly guilty as charged. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 03:24:34 AM
I doubt anyone would take the word "perversion" at face value, when used by Philo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 09, 2012, 03:48:57 AM
Ico was the first video game that I had played since the Nintendo era.  Never played a ps1 game, but my friends once made me try to play a ps2 game... and that was it.  Pretty cool game.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 03:56:30 AM
Thread duty:

Artist in His Studio (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc2/sc239459.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 09, 2012, 04:02:17 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 03:56:30 AM
Thread duty:

Artist in His Studio (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc2/sc239459.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)


That's wonderful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 09, 2012, 06:37:08 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 03:24:34 AM
I doubt anyone would take the word "perversion" at face value, when used by Philo.

I think they might given that I believe I removed the offensive images and haven't posted any others sense.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 09, 2012, 06:40:28 AM
Quote from: DavidW on May 09, 2012, 03:48:57 AM
Ico was the first video game that I had played since the Nintendo era.  Never played a ps1 game, but my friends once made me try to play a ps2 game... and that was it.  Pretty cool game.

What I like about Ico was that it is generally the first video game that made folks begin to see video games as a valid artform.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 06:47:23 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 03:56:30 AM
Thread duty:

Artist in His Studio (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc2/sc239459.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

It's those doll-like eyes, especially in the shadow of the hat while the rest of the room seems fairly well-lit, and the expression which creep me out a bit. It makes me wonder about what was staring back at him from the easel.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 09, 2012, 06:57:48 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 06:47:23 AM
It's those doll-like eyes, especially in the shadow of the hat while the rest of the room seems fairly well-lit, and the expression which creep me out a bit. It makes me wonder about what was staring back at him from the easel.

Dorian Gray?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 07:02:59 AM
Quote from: George on May 09, 2012, 06:57:48 AM
Dorian Gray?

:)

Thanks for reminding me; I must pick that one up again.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 09, 2012, 08:01:17 AM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 08, 2012, 09:20:06 PM
Let's get back to something a bit more fun.

(http://www.gigagamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/shadow-of-the-colossus-pic2.jpg)
(http://pixelorama.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/ico.jpg)


Again, Philo, two of my favorites from PS2. Especially Shadow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 09, 2012, 08:28:35 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 09, 2012, 08:01:17 AM
Again, Philo, two of my favorites from PS2. Especially Shadow.

I didn't think I'd like Shadow more, but that storyline just grips you and drags you down with it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 08:38:29 AM
Millet, The Sower (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc153084.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 09, 2012, 09:19:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 08:38:29 AM
Millet, The Sower (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc1/sc153084.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

Lovely, Karl. Is that a wood carving?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 09:24:41 AM
Lithograph on cream paper, Greg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 10:34:11 AM
A Jn Singer Sargent watercolor — Venice: Under the Rialto Bridge (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc3/sc31336.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 10:36:54 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 10:34:11 AM
A Jn Singer Sargent watercolor — Venice: Under the Rialto Bridge (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc3/sc31336.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg)

By the same man who created that painting with the young girls and the rather tall vase?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 10:41:14 AM
Aye. A pair of vases.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 10:42:16 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 09, 2012, 10:41:14 AM
Aye. A pair of vases.

That's quite a contrast in styles!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 10:44:28 AM
Ooh, found this at Wikipedia.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/John_Singer_Sargent_A_Street_in_Venice.jpg/454px-John_Singer_Sargent_A_Street_in_Venice.jpg)

I might have wished for a little more detail... still, even the thumbnail was quite striking.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 10:47:12 AM
Part of it is the different media, part of it that the one is a portrait, and the subjects are meant to be recognized.

Part of it is that he painted the Venice watercolor 27 years after the Boit daughters : )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 10:48:33 AM
This (http://zoom.mfa.org/fif=sc2/sc203103.fpx&obj=iip,1.0&wid=960&cvt=jpeg) is a portrait about nine years after the Boit daughters canvas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 10:57:01 AM
Appreciate the information. Found some more landscapes that are more in line with the Venice you posted. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2012, 10:59:55 AM
A pleasure, Nav.

At mfa.org, you can search the collection by artist, and narrow it (if you wish) by medium.

E.g. (http://www.mfa.org/search/collections?keyword=john+singer+sargent&objecttype=99&page=2&rows=16)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 09, 2012, 12:00:40 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 10:44:28 AM
Ooh, found this at Wikipedia.
Nice...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 09, 2012, 01:38:58 PM
Nice Millet and Sargents there

Sargent: Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, 1893

(http://jssgallery.org/Paintings/lady_agnew.jpg)



Savrasov: Sundown over a marsh, 1871

(http://uploads5.wikipaintings.org/images/aleksey-savrasov/sundown-over-a-marsh-1871.jpg!HalfHD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 09, 2012, 01:42:02 PM
That second one is my new desktop background.  Thanks!  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 09, 2012, 01:43:28 PM
Quote from: George on May 09, 2012, 01:42:02 PM
That second one is my new desktop background.  Thanks!  8)
I've used it myself, too  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 09, 2012, 02:20:56 PM
Some Finnish art

Eero Järnefeldt: Raatajat Rahanalaiset, Kaski (Under the Yoke, Slash-and-burn)
(http://molekyyligastronomia.fi/files/2011/02/Raatajat_rahanalaiset.jpg)


Albert Edelfelt - Kaarle-Herttua Herjaa Klaus Flemingin ruumista (Duke Kaarle abuses the body of Klaus Fleming)
(http://www3.kokkola.fi/historia/nuijasota/images/Herjaus.jpg)



Akseli Gallen-Kallela - Sammon taonta (The Forging of Sampo)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Gallen_Kallela_The_Forging_of_the_Sampo.jpg)


Magnus Enckell - Poika ja kallo (Boy with a skull), 1893
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Magnus_Enckell_-_Boy_with_a_scull.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 09, 2012, 02:29:13 PM
Now this is my kind of thread. Thanks for all of those great images North Star.

(http://cdn1.eveonline.com/www/dominion/icon4large.jpg)
(http://www.edo-casper.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/145122-homeworld-2-2434.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 09, 2012, 05:43:07 PM
I always liked this one by Max Beckmann:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1218/1428911787_ddffa52e1d_o.jpg)

Edward Hopper:

(http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/hopper/landscapes/hopper.corn-hill.jpg)

Edvard Munch:

(http://uploads4.wikipaintings.org/images/edvard-munch/the-sun-1916.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 09, 2012, 05:44:38 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 09, 2012, 01:43:28 PM
I've used it myself, too  8)

Me too! :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 09, 2012, 01:38:58 PM
Savrasov: Sundown over a marsh, 1871

(http://uploads5.wikipaintings.org/images/aleksey-savrasov/sundown-over-a-marsh-1871.jpg!HalfHD.jpg)

Love the reflection from the setting/rising sun (?), although the source of the light seems hidden!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 09, 2012, 11:03:46 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 08:55:26 PM
Love the reflection from the setting/rising sun (?), although the source of the light seems hidden!
Well, it is named Sundown, so presumably it is a setting Sun. It's obviously below horizon already, there is some light because of atmospheric refraction.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 11:16:44 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 09, 2012, 11:03:46 PM
Well, it is named Sundown, so presumably it is a setting Sun.

D'oh!

QuoteIt's obviously below horizon already, there is some light because of atmospheric refraction.

The reflection just seems to me a tad brighter than the actual light, that's all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 09, 2012, 11:49:22 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on May 09, 2012, 11:16:44 PM
The reflection just seems to me a tad brighter than the actual light, that's all.
Yes, that is true.


JMW Turner
Death on a Pale Horse, 1825-1830
(http://uploads2.wikipaintings.org/images/william-turner/death-on-a-pale-horse-1830.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 10, 2012, 10:08:52 AM
(http://ui01.gamespot.com/1665/soa-66736_2.jpg)
(http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/2005/features/greatestgames/freespace2/freespace2_790screen004.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 10, 2012, 11:48:53 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 09, 2012, 05:43:07 PM
I always liked this one by Max Beckmann:

Edward Hopper:

Edvard Munch:

Nice ones, John, especially the Munch.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 10, 2012, 09:07:11 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 10, 2012, 11:48:53 AM
Nice ones, John, especially the Munch.

My favorite artist is Gustav Klimt, but I admire the Impressionists and Expressionists most of all. Klimt is labeled as a post-Impressionist in one of my art history books, but I'm not sure how accurate the label actually is.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 11, 2012, 04:56:34 AM
Klimt is someone whose art I haven't yet come to appreciate much, except for the one you posted earlier in this thread (some barn IIRC), and some others. I just can't stand the gold leafs. But seeing them live might change my view, of course.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 11, 2012, 06:25:10 AM
(http://spaceweather.com/submissions/pics/d/David-Maidment-M00030_ppc_1336664835.jpg)

One might be tempted to compare it brush strokes, but it is SO...O much bigger!

Mind you, that's being viewed from an oblique angle, almost from "overhead". That fount was likely many Earths tall and wide.

[Source (http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=David-Maidment-M00030_ppc_1336664835.jpg)]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on May 11, 2012, 12:42:11 PM
Symbolist & occultist Jean Delville (19 January 1867, Leuven/Louvain – Brussels 1953) had a weird and crazy imagination:

(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg519/scaled.php?server=519&filename=herbertjamesdraperlamen.jpg&res=landing)


(http://www.sublimatrix.com/images/delville/JeanDelville.jpg)

Delville
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on May 11, 2012, 12:51:22 PM
Gaston Bussière is a French painter. Très kitsch..but fascinating!

here's Salomé (1914)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vIkaLgegzMc/SjEvHCFirSI/AAAAAAAAATg/DKwqrOLtlKk/s400/Salome_bussiere.jpg)

For more Brunehildes, Salammbo's and helen of Troy : see http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaston_Bussi%C3%A8re
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 11, 2012, 06:41:58 PM
If you want to reach suicidal depression, play this game. Nothing will prepare you for the truth during the second playthrough.

(http://lparchive.org/NIER/Update%20109/28-kalil29.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 11, 2012, 08:43:27 PM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/545074_439935502684948_261501807194986_1703868_130605429_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 11, 2012, 08:55:52 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 11, 2012, 08:43:27 PM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/545074_439935502684948_261501807194986_1703868_130605429_n.jpg)

Lowest common denominator humor served up on a hot plate of refried Simpsons and Futurama. Never cared for any of these shows. Family Guy has to be just the stupidest, completely unfunny cartoon sitcom I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 12, 2012, 06:53:05 AM
Yeah that's pretty funny Greg! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on May 12, 2012, 09:57:39 AM
Almost anything by H.R. Giger, especially "Spell 1":

(http://www.hrgiger.com/images/spell1_40.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 12, 2012, 10:16:38 AM
(http://www.geoffwilkins.net/images/feynman/feynman-blackboard.jpg)

The wizard that he was.

He would have been 94 yesterday.

[Source (http://www.richard-feynman.net/gallery.htm)]

If you haven't done so, when you have the time I urge you to watch and listen his lectures on The Character of Physical Law (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=feynman+character+of+physical+law). Immensely interesting, thought-provoking and humorous. (Hey, almost any video of his can be described in that way.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 12, 2012, 01:54:15 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 11, 2012, 08:55:52 PM
Lowest common denominator humor served up on a hot plate of refried Simpsons and Futurama. Never cared for any of these shows. Family Guy has to be just the stupidest, completely unfunny cartoon sitcom I've ever seen.
I guess you just don't like surrealist humor...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 12, 2012, 11:06:59 PM
Quote from: Greg on May 12, 2012, 01:54:15 PM
I guess you just don't like surrealist humor...

::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philoctetes on May 14, 2012, 07:10:40 PM
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gcmzEJMA1rubz2go2_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 15, 2012, 06:50:27 PM
(http://0.static.funpic.hu/files/pics/00036/00036297.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 16, 2012, 05:29:21 AM
Getting frustrated debating with someone on a thread? Just think of this:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/581261_360898473976231_268330443233035_975849_989709395_n.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 16, 2012, 05:31:53 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 16, 2012, 05:33:17 AM
Good one, Dave!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 16, 2012, 03:08:27 PM
Mozart duck

(http://i.imgur.com/LYChS.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 18, 2012, 10:02:56 AM
Mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey is pretty easy on the eyes:

(http://southfloridaclassicalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kl1-kohler1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on May 18, 2012, 10:14:35 AM
(http://distilleryimage8.instagram.com/86b7c07ca05b11e1af7612313813f8e8_7.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380328_449808815048577_205344452828349_100680053_2059928935_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 18, 2012, 10:33:29 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/kIUQb.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 18, 2012, 04:13:46 PM
 ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 19, 2012, 11:57:29 AM
(http://weareuncivilized.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/tumblr_lr6k05yc5g1qcbo9lo1_500.jpg?w=500&h=749)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 19, 2012, 02:35:18 PM
"Ew, keep your clothes on, you nasty ginger!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on May 19, 2012, 05:57:48 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/z9WSV.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on May 19, 2012, 06:58:53 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382467_363451767054235_268330443233035_980565_48615872_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on May 19, 2012, 10:41:39 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 19, 2012, 06:58:53 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382467_363451767054235_268330443233035_980565_48615872_n.jpg)

;D

That violinist's facial expression says it all. Also the cellist on the far right. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 21, 2012, 06:26:50 PM
(http://gif.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DRUNK-MAN-FALLING-OUT-OF-WINDOW.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 05, 2012, 05:48:08 AM
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01521/CAT-532_1521652a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lethevich on June 10, 2012, 03:25:06 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uaGhD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on June 10, 2012, 03:51:27 AM
Quote from: Lethevich on June 10, 2012, 03:25:06 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/uaGhD.jpg)

:) Had to laugh about it.

Ok, I admit I had those feelings. :( But I have reason for it, reasons no one understand and it doesn't make sense to talk about. I have left it behind me and look forward now.

Two songs from Prince Free-As-A-Bird:

MY BLISS.

Once more, St Mark, thy pigeons meet my gaze,

The Square lies still, in slumbering morning mood:

In soft, cool air I fashion idle lays,

Speeding them skyward like a pigeon's brood:

And then recall my minions

To tie fresh rhymes upon their willing pinions.

My bliss! My bliss!

Calm heavenly roof of azure silkiness,

Guarding with shimmering haze yon house divine!

Thee, house, I love, fear envy, I'll confess,

And gladly would suck out that soul of thine!

"Should I give back the prize? "

Ask not, great pasture-ground for human eyes!

My bliss! My bliss!

Stern belfry, rising as with lion's leap

Sheer from the soil in easy victory,

That fill st the Square with peal resounding, deep,

Wert thou in French that Square's "accent aigu "?

Were I for ages set

In earth like thee, I know what silk-meshed net...

My bliss! My bliss!

Hence, music! First let darker shadows come,

And grow, and merge into brown, mellow night!

Tis early for your pealing, ere the dome

Sparkle in roseate glory, gold-bedight.

While yet tis day, there's time

For strolling, lonely muttering, forging rhyme

My bliss! My bliss!


COLUMBUS REDIVIVUS.

Thither I'll travel, that's my notion,

I'll trust myself, my grip,

Where opens wide and blue the ocean

I'll ply my Genoa ship.

New things on new the world unfolds me,

Time, space with noonday die:

Alone thy monstrous eye beholds me,

Awful Infinity!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 18, 2012, 02:06:48 PM
(http://i.prs.to/images/promotions/karajan_promo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on June 18, 2012, 02:14:56 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 18, 2012, 02:06:48 PM
(http://i.prs.to/images/promotions/karajan_promo.jpg)

Haha, well said! Very funny ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 19, 2012, 02:50:45 AM
Quote from: George on June 17, 2012, 06:22:02 PM
My girlfriend Claudia and I, taken this weekend in lovely New Paltz, NY. (the dog, (Duncan) is not ours.)

Great! Is she the Chopin babe you talked about?  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2012, 04:32:20 AM
Quote from: Florestan on June 19, 2012, 02:50:45 AM
Great! Is she the Chopin babe you talked about?  :)

Indeed, she loves Satie and Rachmaninoff too. Last night we were listening to Gould's Brahms and she liked that as well. I am so happy!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2012, 04:37:54 AM
Splendid, George! And good morning!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2012, 04:39:20 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 19, 2012, 04:37:54 AM
Splendid, George! And good morning!

Thanks! Good morning to you, buddy! Looks like a heatwave's a-comin'.  :-[
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 19, 2012, 05:55:49 AM
Quote from: George on June 19, 2012, 04:39:20 AM
Looks like a heatwave's a-comin'.  :-[

Wish it on my behalf. Had a lovely two months together. In other news, it rained about 20 minutes ago... for all of 30 seconds.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 06:13:48 AM
Quote from: George on June 17, 2012, 06:22:02 PM
My girlfriend Claudia and I, taken this weekend in lovely New Paltz, NY. (the dog, (Duncan) is not ours.)

(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/732/img2012061600017.jpg)

Good looking couple  8)  Claudia reminds me of the woman who plays Morgan's girlfriend (Casey's daughter) in Chuck.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2012, 06:27:45 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 06:13:48 AM
Good looking couple  8)  Claudia reminds me of the woman who plays Morgan's girlfriend (Casey's daughter) in Chuck.

Sarge

I hadn't seen her before. She's pretty.

You can get a better view of Claudia here:  http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showpost.php?p=7804162&postcount=473
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 07:05:20 AM
Quote from: George on June 19, 2012, 06:27:45 AM
You can get a better view of Claudia here:  http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showpost.php?p=7804162&postcount=473

The pics don't open for me, George. And when I click on a link, it takes me to a log-in page instead.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 07:05:20 AM
The pics don't open for me, George. And when I click on a link, it takes me to a log-in page instead.

Sarge

Sorry, I was afraid that might happen. You need to be a member of that forum to view the page (it's free, fast and easy, just like here and I think it's a great forum, the thread I directed you to is an informal classical music thread on a primariliy rock/pop music forum.) If you don't want to join, let me know and I can upload the pictures later when I am home from work. 

If you do join, there's more photos here as well: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=280649&page=16
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2012, 08:42:38 AM
Quote from: George on June 19, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
Sorry, I was afraid that might happen. You need to be a member of that forum to view the page (it's free, fast and easy, just like here and I think it's a great forum, the thread I directed you to is an informal classical music thread on a primariliy rock/pop music forum.) If you don't want to join, let me know and I can upload the pictures later when I am home from work. 

If you do join, there's more photos here as well: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=280649&page=16

Don't have time right now (Mrs. Rock is home from work, and hungry  ;D ) but I'll check it out later this evening.


Edit: an off-topic question: I bought Lilya Zilberstein's Rach 3 (Abbado conducting). Have you heard it, George?

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2012, 10:49:04 AM
No, I haven't heard that one, sarge. Looking forward to your thoughts on the photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on June 19, 2012, 01:34:20 PM
(https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/538159_10151027170027597_575143279_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2012, 07:19:44 AM
Maria was just in New York for Artists Take Times Square; no, her work was not one of the prize-takers, and in the event, for the big screen display here, they cropped her painting, the tossers, so that she almost didn't recognize it for her own.

I do like the picture, all the same.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 20, 2012, 07:37:33 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 20, 2012, 07:19:44 AM
Maria was just in New York for Artists Take Times Square; no, her work was not one of the prize-takers, and in the event, for the big screen display here, they cropped her painting, the tossers, so that she almost didn't recognize it for her own.

I do like the picture, all the same.

Cool. Which one is hers, Karl, the one at the top?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2012, 07:41:14 AM
Bottom right, George. If you click to view the larger image, her name is about legible underneath : )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 20, 2012, 07:45:59 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 20, 2012, 07:41:14 AM
Bottom right, George. If you click to view the larger image, her name is about legible underneath : )

Ah, yes. It is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2012, 08:55:11 AM
Thank you! She is indeed a fabulous artist — and that is not merely a husband's love talking.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 20, 2012, 11:28:14 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 20, 2012, 07:19:44 AM
Maria was just in New York for Artists Take Times Square; no, her work was not one of the prize-takers, and in the event, for the big screen display here, they cropped her painting, the tossers, so that she almost didn't recognize it for her own.

Even cropped, it's still a stunning image. Love her art.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 21, 2012, 08:55:09 AM
Quote from: George on June 19, 2012, 07:11:19 AM
If you do join, there's more photos here as well: http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/showthread.php?t=280649&page=16

I did join and can finally see the three photos in your first link. However, I'm still barred from accessing the second link. Maybe the mods haven't granted me full membership yet? Anyway, great images of a very attractive woman. That's a spectacular location in the first pic (although she should have been wearing a leather and metal corset and holding a sword  ;D )  I love the solar flare in the second pic, and the way the backlight highlights her hair, turning it auburn. Beautiful. And the candid in front of the mirror is really good. Love the composition. Capturing this kind of intimate moment is difficult. Well done, George.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 21, 2012, 10:44:27 AM
Thanks, Sarge! I actually didn't take the photos. It was probably a prior beau.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 24, 2012, 08:17:13 AM
(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/SWZiALA0Yb3STt7WpOR2xg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD03MjA7cT04NTt3PTYwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/446/2012/05/25/Mona-copyright-Larry-Moss-600-jpg_160042.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 24, 2012, 08:33:39 AM
Definitely smiling!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 25, 2012, 11:35:08 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june12/Hokey%20Pokey%20Shakespeare.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 25, 2012, 11:38:12 AM
'Swounds!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on June 26, 2012, 01:22:20 PM
.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 26, 2012, 02:47:31 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/sEWQK.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 26, 2012, 03:04:38 PM
 ;D    ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on June 30, 2012, 05:02:31 AM
(http://a.yfrog.com/img875/8384/qqvkg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 30, 2012, 05:26:31 AM
Quote from: Drasko on June 30, 2012, 05:02:31 AM
(http://a.yfrog.com/img875/8384/qqvkg.jpg)

;D

And I'd like to give a glove slap to everyone who seems compelled to remark that it's hot outside when you are out with them. It's like just as you start to adjust and forget about the heat, they remind you again, as if it's going to do anything but make you more aware of the heat.  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 30, 2012, 01:11:02 PM
Quote from: George on June 30, 2012, 05:26:31 AM
;D

And I'd like to give a glove slap to everyone who seems compelled to remark that it's hot outside when you are out with them. It's like just as you start to adjust and forget about the heat, they remind you again, as if it's going to do anything but make you more aware of the heat.  ::)
I hear that at least 10 times a day every summer, and have to hold back doing that to people. I'd imagine it's not healthy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 30, 2012, 06:38:14 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 30, 2012, 01:11:02 PM
I hear that at least 10 times a day every summer, and have to hold back doing that to people. I'd imagine it's not healthy.

Yeah, I guess I should just say SHUT THE FUCK UP!! instead.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 02, 2012, 05:40:56 AM
Sure.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on July 02, 2012, 07:31:41 AM
(http://danieljmitchell.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/food-stamp-animals.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on July 02, 2012, 07:34:12 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 24, 2012, 08:17:13 AM
(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/SWZiALA0Yb3STt7WpOR2xg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD03MjA7cT04NTt3PTYwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/446/2012/05/25/Mona-copyright-Larry-Moss-600-jpg_160042.jpg)
What's a hanging penis doing on Mona Lisa's face?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on July 02, 2012, 11:20:21 AM
I laughed way too much at this (http://gifsound.com/?gif=http://i.imgur.com/Lu6DW.gif&sound=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=SKdVq_vNAAI)

:P
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 02, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-46ec-8560.jpg)

This must be a the new "paused" format on Netflix, I was watching this film when I paused it and loved the image that it was on. The text on the side and the faded bottom give an aesthetically appealing look.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 03, 2012, 06:10:44 AM
(http://www.funnytimes.com/archives/files/art/20040225.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on July 03, 2012, 08:01:50 AM
(http://retrorambling.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/1174897_wwg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 03, 2012, 08:07:00 AM
Quote from: Drasko on July 03, 2012, 08:01:50 AM
(http://retrorambling.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/1174897_wwg.jpg)

A glimpse into a more relaxed time, for sure.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 04, 2012, 09:49:35 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/a6937994-824f-2343.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 04, 2012, 12:39:59 PM
Zowie!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 05, 2012, 07:00:22 PM
Any amateur entomologists here? I took pictures of this little guy who visited my milkweed garden today and I can't identify what he is. At first, I thought he was some kind of wasp, but after noticing he has a proboscis and no stinger, I'm guessing he has to be some type of lepidoptera. An unusual moth, perhaps?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 05, 2012, 07:01:15 PM
One more.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 06, 2012, 06:34:32 AM
God, I love Russian women:

(http://www.straitpinkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Irina-Voronina-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 06, 2012, 08:55:38 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 06, 2012, 06:34:32 AM
God, I love Russian women:

(http://www.straitpinkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Irina-Voronina-16.jpg)

But the question is, do they love you back? That's an issue I've been dealing with.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 06, 2012, 09:15:37 AM
Raisa thinks John is dreamy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sammy on July 06, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 06, 2012, 06:34:32 AM
God, I love Russian women:

(http://www.straitpinkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Irina-Voronina-16.jpg)

I think she is God. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 06, 2012, 12:20:03 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 06, 2012, 09:15:37 AM
Raisa thinks John is dreamy.

How come she's not wearing a swimsuit?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on July 07, 2012, 03:08:39 AM
Today, in honour of Gustav Mahler:

"My God, I've forgotten the motor horn! Now I shall have to write another symphony!"

(http://gustavmahler.net.free.fr/image/caric6eme.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 07, 2012, 06:17:05 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 07, 2012, 06:18:27 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 07, 2012, 06:50:58 PM
There has to be a place where you got those photos... unless you made them yourself, then I'd be impressed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2012, 07:01:26 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 06, 2012, 08:55:38 AM
But the question is, do they love you back? That's an issue I've been dealing with.

Good question, you can always pay them to love you. ;) :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2012, 07:02:09 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 06, 2012, 09:15:37 AM
Raisa thinks John is dreamy.

Okay...hmmm...maybe not ALL Russian women. ;) :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2012, 07:03:08 PM
Quote from: Sammy on July 06, 2012, 09:39:04 AM
I think she is God. 8)

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 07, 2012, 07:03:37 PM
Quote from: Greg on July 07, 2012, 06:50:58 PM
There has to be a place where you got those photos... unless you made them yourself, then I'd be impressed!

I would be, too! I saw them on line, but hotlinking doesn't work with the site they appear on.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 10, 2012, 12:58:11 PM
One of my favorite jazz groups of all-time: the Bill Frisell Quartet -

(http://www.allaboutjazz.com/media/medium/7/8/5/98423ee28a12516acdc109f586284.jpg)

From left to right: Kermit Driscoll, Hank Roberts, Bill Frisell, and Joey Baron.

Interestingly enough, it was through this quartet that I was introduced to the music of Aaron Copland and Charles Ives.
Title: Re: Pictures I like: Dudes! You Know You Want This!
Post by: Cato on July 11, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
This popped up in the middle of a story about Titan, the moon of Saturn:

(http://store.space.com/images/products/s-g-5014.jpg)

Only $29.95!!!  It's a Pizza Cutter!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2012, 07:53:54 AM
Where no pizza has baked before!
Title: Re: Pictures I like: Dudes! You Know You Want This!
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 11, 2012, 08:04:31 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 11, 2012, 07:52:20 AM
This popped up in the middle of a story about Titan, the moon of Saturn:

(http://store.space.com/images/products/s-g-5014.jpg)

Only $29.95!!!  It's a Pizza Cutter!!!

As a dude, I definitely want this! Mrs. Rock, as a non-dude with apparently not a single nerd gene in her body, stared at it blankly for several seconds and then wanted to know what was so special about it. She wondered why there were two cylinders attached to the cutting blade. She thought that impractical for cutting. I had to point out the Star Trek connection  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Re: Pictures I like: Dudes! You Know You Want This!
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2012, 08:27:01 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 11, 2012, 08:04:31 AM
... I had to point out the Star Trek connection  :D

But then, Mrs Rock was enthusiastic, right?! : )
Title: Re: Re: Pictures I like: Dudes! You Know You Want This!
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 11, 2012, 11:40:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2012, 08:27:01 AM
But then, Mrs Rock was enthusiastic, right?! : )

Well, her expression was sorta like this   ::)   What do you think that means?

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
It is in the Nature of Woman, to be Mysterious . . . .
Title: Re: Re: Pictures I like: Dudes! You Know You Want This!
Post by: George on July 11, 2012, 12:20:47 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 11, 2012, 11:40:48 AM
Well, her expression was sorta like this   ::)   What do you think that means?

Sarge

That your wife is OK by me.

(I'm not a Trekkie)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 11, 2012, 12:24:38 PM
Hi, George! : )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on July 11, 2012, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 11, 2012, 11:40:48 AM
Well, her expression was sorta like this   ::)   What do you think that means?

Sarge
Anything but a categorical 'NO' MUST be considered a yes. A categorical "no" is just a maybe anyway. There's always the 'I just wanted to see how much the shipping was and oops, I clicked the 'complete transaction' button' defense. Alternatively, you could buy her one of those rings she was looking at to balance things out. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 11, 2012, 12:34:33 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2012, 11:42:34 AM
It is in the Nature of Woman, to be Mysterious . . . .

Amen, brother!   0:)

Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 11, 2012, 12:31:35 PM
Anything but a categorical 'NO' MUST be considered a yes. A categorical "no" is just a maybe anyway.

Spoken like a divorce lawyer trying to drum up business!   8)   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 11, 2012, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 11, 2012, 12:24:38 PM
Hi, George! : )

Yo, karl!  :D
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 11, 2012, 02:33:17 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-ff4d-ede3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on July 11, 2012, 03:53:33 PM
First picture to ever appear on the internet

(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/680782/thumbs/o-FIRST-PHOTO-EVER-INTERNET-570.jpg?4)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/10/first-photo-ever-on-the-internet-les-horribles-cernettes_n_1662823.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D177502 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/10/first-photo-ever-on-the-internet-les-horribles-cernettes_n_1662823.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D177502)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 12, 2012, 03:59:44 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on July 11, 2012, 03:53:33 PM
First picture to ever appear on the internet

More evidence on the fact that being the original doesn't necessarily mean that you're any good.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 14, 2012, 04:17:23 PM
(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_5020.jpg?w=500)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 14, 2012, 04:59:47 PM
Well, the pic below was just sent to me from our son who lives in Indianapolis in Carmel not far from a famous golf course, i.e. Crooked Stick , where John Daly won the PGA tournament!

We are visiting him & DIL in early September and and FedEx tournament is being held at this time - my son picked up 2 day tickets (Thursday-Friday) for the two of us (the gals have NO interest) - Tiger Woods will be there (have never seen him in person) - NOW, I'm a BIG golf fan and am looking forward to this trip - SO, this will maybe interest GOLF fans (like GURN but not sure if he 'chimes into' this thread?) - :)


(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-NFPrcCz/0/O/BMWGolfIndy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 16, 2012, 08:53:46 AM
(http://www.gramophone.co.uk/sites/gramophone.co.uk/files/imagecache/gallery_main_image/Kohler_Mahler.jpg)

Suits the man (or maybe just the music) well methinks.

From here (http://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/gallery/carl-k%C3%B6hler-composer-portraits).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 16, 2012, 10:18:54 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on July 16, 2012, 08:53:46 AM
(http://www.gramophone.co.uk/sites/gramophone.co.uk/files/imagecache/gallery_main_image/Kohler_Mahler.jpg)

Suits the man (or maybe just the music) well methinks.

From here (http://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/gallery/carl-k%C3%B6hler-composer-portraits).

The music is the man. That is a good portrait
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 16, 2012, 10:40:01 AM
A picture I like a lot: Eva Longoria

(http://beautiful-pics.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Eva_Longoria_16.jpg)

If only I was in the bed with her. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on July 17, 2012, 08:07:46 AM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/252617_10150932933749117_1515346974_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 18, 2012, 07:40:07 PM
That boy is an obvious terrorist and those TSA workers look very happy to prevent him from killing innocent people. In fact, they look absolutely giddy about saving lives.
Nothing wrong about that at all!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 30, 2012, 06:17:31 AM
(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1207/volcano_stefnisson_orig_960.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 30, 2012, 06:22:28 AM
Very good timing there, and the burning ash cloud looks especially nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on July 30, 2012, 02:21:49 PM
Oh, what a cutie!

(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/185891_10151007511453197_1658769106_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 30, 2012, 08:18:54 PM
Five interesting pictures can be found here--I'd rather point you to the blog post than simply reproduce the photos because it's one of my favorite blogs.

http://thewoundedbird.blogspot.com/2012/07/cool-designs.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 31, 2012, 07:08:32 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 16, 2012, 10:40:01 AM
A picture I like a lot: Eva Longoria

If only I was in the bed with her it. :P

Fixed. Enjoy yourself...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2012, 07:13:00 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 07, 2012, 11:42:36 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-6fa8-76fd.jpg)

Missed the exit.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 08, 2012, 10:50:40 AM
Without "peeking", guess the artist.

(http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/v2/getMediumImage.php?id=PIA13075)


If you've given up, here's the answer (http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/details.php?id=PIA13075).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on August 12, 2012, 03:47:28 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319459_412636705453144_1726926851_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 12, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Wow, where is that from?  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on August 12, 2012, 05:08:08 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on August 12, 2012, 03:47:28 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319459_412636705453144_1726926851_n.jpg)
Quote from: George on August 12, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Wow, where is that from?  :o

Hmmm.  Looks like Toccata&Fugue has been taking photos from the ceiling of my living room.   >:(        ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on August 12, 2012, 05:31:15 PM
Quote from: George on August 12, 2012, 03:57:14 PM
Wow, where is that from?  :o

It's St Paul's Cathedral in England and a performance of Berlioz' Requiem. Sadly, I didn't take it! It's a re-post from this site: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalMusicians
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 12, 2012, 11:29:40 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on August 12, 2012, 05:31:15 PM
It's St Paul's Cathedral in England and a performance of Berlioz' Requiem. Sadly, I didn't take it! It's a re-post from this site: https://www.facebook.com/ClassicalMusicians

:o Is that a whole row of timpani in between the orchestra and chorus?

Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on August 13, 2012, 01:33:15 PM
stunning picture ! thank you for this !
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 15, 2012, 04:51:36 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/4c61fab9-440f-cd27.jpg)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 16, 2012, 09:01:32 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/a693799d-2752-04e7.jpg)


Hogwash, I don't see any trombones in this bag.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 16, 2012, 09:06:41 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 16, 2012, 09:01:32 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/a693799d-2752-04e7.jpg)


Hogwash, I don't see any trombones in this bag.

Did you get your money back?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on August 16, 2012, 09:09:22 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 16, 2012, 09:06:41 AM
Did you get your money back?
He doesn't want his money back. He wants his trombones back.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on August 16, 2012, 09:12:23 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 16, 2012, 09:01:32 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/a693799d-2752-04e7.jpg)


Hogwash, I don't see any trombones in this bag.

I thought the standard package size was 76.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ataraxia on August 16, 2012, 11:50:06 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on August 16, 2012, 02:36:04 PM
phew! Got it!

(http://cdn.cutestpaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Cartoon-Tongue-l.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 16, 2012, 02:44:47 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8arslGmHK1qfadvwo1_500.jpg)

Ravel with his pet kitty, and Debussy with his pet...bass clarinet.  (http://leadingtone.tumblr.com/post/28789463098/ravel-with-his-pet-kitty-and-debussy-with-his)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 17, 2012, 02:51:34 AM
 ;) Clever... and good looking cake.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on August 17, 2012, 03:21:50 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 16, 2012, 02:44:47 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8arslGmHK1qfadvwo1_500.jpg)

Ravel with his pet kitty, and Debussy with his pet...bass clarinet.  (http://leadingtone.tumblr.com/post/28789463098/ravel-with-his-pet-kitty-and-debussy-with-his)

Very nice picture :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 22, 2012, 06:37:55 AM
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/245277/slide_245277_1390091_free.jpg?1345466526000)(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/245277/slide_245277_1390164_free.jpg?1345466526000)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 23, 2012, 03:28:02 PM
Well, worth only a penny for best butt and a penny for best looking. Must not have been an LA establishment.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: premont on August 29, 2012, 07:37:34 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on August 12, 2012, 11:29:40 PM
:o Is that a whole row of timpani in between the orchestra and chorus?

Yes, and the venue is the so called "whispering gallery".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 29, 2012, 06:33:44 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 13, 2012, 07:20:48 AM
Quote from: Scots John on September 13, 2012, 07:00:07 AM
48 Dollars??  Thats less than £40 for that unit.  Is that an exceedingly cheap shop, or is that what you'd expect to pay?  Something like that over here would cost well over £80!  That's it.  I am moving to my favourite part of America, New England, up that way, to take advantage of such lucratively cheap offers!

It's from Petco which is a chain retailer. This is my first time shopping for tanks so I have no idea if it's good or not.
I just love the $1 savings they are advertising.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on September 13, 2012, 07:22:05 AM
Quote from: Scots John on September 13, 2012, 07:00:07 AM
48 Dollars??  Thats less than £40 for that unit.  Is that an exceedingly cheap shop, or is that what you'd expect to pay?  Something like that over here would cost well over £80!  That's it.  I am moving to my favourite part of America, New England, up that way, to take advantage of such lucratively cheap offers!

Really? £80 for a 22 l aquarium setup? I'm moving to my favourite part of Britain where I can take advantage of such ludicrously expensive offers!   :o

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on September 13, 2012, 07:30:03 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on September 13, 2012, 07:22:05 AM
Really? £80 for a 22 l aquarium setup? I'm moving to my favourite part of Britain where I can take advantage of such ludicrously expensive offers!   :o

8)

I paid £69.99 for a "starter kit" of similar dimensions in 1995...perhaps I was duped.   :-[  Village petshop in wee Yorkshire town, so it was.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 13, 2012, 08:22:23 AM
Another cool Miles Davis picture that I like:

(http://songbook1.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/miles_davis_1956_don_hunstein_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Gurn Blanston on September 13, 2012, 08:26:12 AM
Quote from: Scots John on September 13, 2012, 07:30:03 AM
I paid £69.99 for a "starter kit" of similar dimensions in 1995...perhaps I was duped.   :-[  Village petshop in wee Yorkshire town, so it was.

Probably not duped. Small shops can't afford to give things away like large chains do. I used to work in that business, we gave tanks and such cheap and made our $$$ on fish and accessory items.

Value (IMO) is directly proportional to the amount of pleasure one gains from watching the animals at play. I personally spent many thousands, no regrets whatsoever.  :)

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 13, 2012, 08:45:08 AM
Another cool Miles Davis picture:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_pwKfo5X1Q/TTeEarQaBcI/AAAAAAAAB5s/aReVlkIiE6I/s1600/miles-davis-64.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 13, 2012, 06:20:11 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on September 13, 2012, 02:34:47 PM
Lovely picture, no doubt
Best Miles pic out of all of these...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 16, 2012, 03:27:25 AM
Cool! Thanks for these, especially the first one, Nav.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 16, 2012, 04:19:54 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 16, 2012, 03:27:25 AM
Cool! Thanks for these, especially the first one, Nav.

You're welcome. I knew you'd like it. :)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: pbarach on September 16, 2012, 08:21:55 AM
I saw miles Davis play near the end of his career. He wore a red outfit and paced back and forth, occasionally playing a few notes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 17, 2012, 12:36:56 PM
(http://assets.amuniversal.com/2b6a1f40db64012fe7ac001dd8b71c47?width=450.0)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 19, 2012, 05:39:42 AM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Beethoven-Bagatelles-Buchbinder-TELDEC-JAPAN-/00/s/MTMzNlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!oIE8VUgB9iDBPIpgfQvP!~~60_35.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on September 19, 2012, 05:45:04 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on September 17, 2012, 12:36:56 PM
(http://assets.amuniversal.com/2b6a1f40db64012fe7ac001dd8b71c47?width=450.0)

Quote from: Opus106 on September 19, 2012, 05:39:42 AM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Beethoven-Bagatelles-Buchbinder-TELDEC-JAPAN-/00/s/MTMzNlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!oIE8VUgB9iDBPIpgfQvP!~~60_35.JPG)

Two great ones indeed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 21, 2012, 12:55:54 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/sep2012/curiositycat.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on September 21, 2012, 01:02:35 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 21, 2012, 12:55:54 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/sep2012/curiositycat.jpg)


Sarge

***groan***   :-\   Come on Sarge, there's got to be something better...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 21, 2012, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: Scots John on September 21, 2012, 01:02:35 PM
***groan*** 

Excellent...my work here is done  ;D


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 21, 2012, 05:28:29 PM
(http://ktismatics.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/fitz-gramo.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 21, 2012, 07:23:04 PM
(http://ktismatics.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/fitz-gramo.png)(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpoxseVfPi1qbezvqo1_500.jpg)
                           Before Pettersson                                                                 After Pettersson
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 21, 2012, 07:33:54 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 21, 2012, 07:23:04 PM
(http://ktismatics.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/fitz-gramo.png)(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpoxseVfPi1qbezvqo1_500.jpg)
                           Before Pettersson                                                                 After Pettersson

Ha! Well done.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LVB_opus.125 on September 22, 2012, 02:02:19 PM
(http://b.vimeocdn.com/ts/333/495/333495135_640.jpg)
(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/72683470/Deanna+Durbin+DeannaDurbin47413.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 22, 2012, 07:23:08 PM
Posting this here because, well, I like it, and second, I can't remember the title of the thread for good cover art...but I mainly want to know who did the art. I feel as if I may have seen this style or works similar to this painting and might be by the same artist. In fact, I have some of those works saved to my hard drive if I can find them, but i the meantime, here is the one I'm trying to get info on...

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PeBZVpmjL._SS450_.jpg)

...I'm in love with this cover, I love the composition of the subjects, how Méphistophélès is layered behind Faust. Anyway, thank you in advance for those that can help me identify.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 23, 2012, 02:01:17 AM
I didn't know Thielemann acted in a Batman movie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 23, 2012, 03:50:52 PM
(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Vacation/Kiawah092012/i-CV4TTNR/0/O/Susan3.jpg)

If interested, check out the Vacation Advisory tread - Susan (aka Harpo) wading in the Atlantic Ocean peering at a shrimp boat on the left horizon - maybe her meal for the night!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 23, 2012, 07:45:29 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on September 17, 2012, 12:36:56 PM
(http://assets.amuniversal.com/2b6a1f40db64012fe7ac001dd8b71c47?width=450.0)
Nah. Way too much bother.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on September 23, 2012, 08:06:26 PM
I've always liked this picture of Jimi Hendrix--quite a powerful image.

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRH6sea4OsTaGYM2Zw6edgVHrcByUa0eiuqwPf8WVw7YE9gElwKVzSjWmxWEQ)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on September 24, 2012, 04:30:05 PM
Funny picture of one of my absolute favourite pianists.....

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/480206_10151045899991190_1975765449_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 24, 2012, 08:25:26 PM
A few pictures of my favorite composer:

(http://www.remusik.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Dmitry-Shostakovich.jpg)

(http://www.communitymusicworks.org/images/shostakovich.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2o8uKTtYl0g/T_s6pV-PYGI/AAAAAAAAB3E/zaP1mHsnykw/s1600/Dmitri%2BShostakovich%2BOutsde%2BHis%2BDacha.jpg)

(http://assets7.gcstatic.com/u/apps/asset_manager/uploaded/2009/05/dmitri-shostakovich-1233767711-view-0.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on September 25, 2012, 01:24:38 AM
He certainly knew how to strike a pose - and stay there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 25, 2012, 09:32:16 AM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on September 24, 2012, 04:30:05 PM
Funny picture of one of my absolute favourite pianists.....

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/480206_10151045899991190_1975765449_n.jpg)
Don't you just hate these guys who take themselves so seriously?

By all accounts a wonderful man, not just a decent piano player.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on September 25, 2012, 10:41:59 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 25, 2012, 09:32:16 AM
Don't you just hate these guys who take themselves so seriously?

By all accounts a wonderful man, not just a decent piano player.

Just decent?? He was a genius at the piano! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 25, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on September 25, 2012, 10:41:59 AM
Just decent?? He was a genius at the piano! :)
Understatement, my dear, understatement.... ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on September 25, 2012, 03:01:08 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 25, 2012, 01:39:59 PM
Understatement, my dear, understatement.... ;)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 25, 2012, 03:11:47 PM
Scriabin, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Busoni pale next to Artur.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 29, 2012, 10:20:45 AM
Posted some pictures on the Vacation thread as a supplement to Andre's post,  and was particularly taken with this one
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a1/Blue_Tang_and_Squirrelfish.jpg/800px-Blue_Tang_and_Squirrelfish.jpg)

Found in the Wikipedia entry for Turks and Caicos--the picture caption identifies these fish as blue tang and squirrelfish
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 30, 2012, 02:29:36 AM
This was not (http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/12380/20120927/eves-rib-woman-successfully-grows-ear-arm.htm) photoshopped (http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/09/26/hopkins-doctors-give-woman-a-new-ear/).

http://images.medicaldaily.com/data/images/full/6240/ear.jpg?w=500

[The image shows a medically grown ear protruding out of an arm. I have linked to it from the first article, taking in mind the squeamish who might be out there.]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on September 30, 2012, 06:59:28 AM
Quote from: Corey on September 30, 2012, 06:08:53 AM
Alcohol, discovered by Prohibition agents during a raid on an illegal distillery, pours out of upper windows of three--story storefront in Detroit during Prohibition, 1929
Where are all the people with buckets?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 30, 2012, 07:09:16 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 30, 2012, 06:59:28 AM
Where are all the people with buckets?

No TV channels, back then, with BREAKING NEWS, sadly.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on September 30, 2012, 07:09:46 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 30, 2012, 06:59:28 AM
Where are all the people with buckets?


Pressed up against the sewer grates :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 30, 2012, 06:13:19 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/2GOvz.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on October 01, 2012, 11:36:25 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/9e9Yh.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 16, 2012, 06:45:26 AM
Jessica is hot! Her weight seems to fluctuate a lot, either that or she had some work done at some point.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 16, 2012, 08:10:04 AM
Quote from: George on October 16, 2012, 06:45:26 AM
Jessica is hot! Her weight seems to fluctuate a lot, either that or she had some work done at some point.

Yeah, I've noticed this too about her, but she's still a babe. I don't know if she's had any work done to her body, but it looks quite okay with me. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 16, 2012, 11:47:08 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 16, 2012, 06:19:16 AM
Here's some pictures I like:

Jessica Gomes -
Too much clothing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 16, 2012, 11:59:02 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 16, 2012, 11:47:08 AM
Too much clothing.

(http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachments/dodge-dart-general-discussion/1551d1347987410-center-console-side-pockets-giggity.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 16, 2012, 02:10:17 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m21c1uRz2H1rtnugpo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 16, 2012, 04:26:18 PM
Quote from: Greg on October 16, 2012, 11:47:08 AM
Too much clothing.

(http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.166883!/img/httpImage/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on October 18, 2012, 02:21:10 AM
If I were approached by a man in a bears clothing ala Wagner, my response would be the same as this fellow.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hc9uaKwpDHc/UH_Xxk2grNI/AAAAAAAAAME/k01XYmqNoHg/s427/Microsoft%2520Office%25202010_2012-10-18_11-16-44.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 18, 2012, 05:53:27 PM
Hmm... I suppose people like me are supposed to have an imaginary "waifu." Well, if I had to have one, then it would be Eru Chitanda:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-whVQXdNgQa8/T6gybbIw4WI/AAAAAAAACaw/mO07wDbF5ao/s1600/Episode._3_Descendant_of_the_Classics_Club_and_Her_Reasons_Eru_Chitanda.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 18, 2012, 08:29:18 PM
Tasty dish: Petra.
Petri dish. That's her new nickname.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 19, 2012, 03:54:57 AM
Dude, I suspect the wallpapers on your room resemble those of a prison cell...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on October 19, 2012, 04:20:44 AM
Martin Schongauer - The Temptation of St. Anthony (c. 1475)

(http://thewholegardenwillbow.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/temptations_of_st_anthony_schongauer_martin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 19, 2012, 04:33:08 AM
Quote from: Corey on October 19, 2012, 04:20:44 AM
Martin Schongauer - The Temptation of St. Anthony (c. 1475)
That's great. Totally should go on a black metal album cover.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 19, 2012, 06:04:39 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 19, 2012, 03:54:57 AM
Dude, I suspect the wallpapers on your room resemble those of a prison cell...  ;D
;D
We'd better hurry up and finish this page in this thread. As it is, when I visit this one and start scrolling down I immediately forget all about classical music!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 19, 2012, 06:14:25 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 19, 2012, 03:54:57 AM
Dude, I suspect the wallpapers on your room resemble those of a prison cell...  ;D

:P I just can't help to share my love of beautiful women here. I hope everybody here understands. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 19, 2012, 06:14:58 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 19, 2012, 06:04:39 AM
;D
We'd better hurry up and finish this page in this thread. As it is, when I visit this one and start scrolling down I immediately forget all about classical music!

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 19, 2012, 08:53:58 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 19, 2012, 06:04:39 AM
;D
We'd better hurry up and finish this page in this thread. As it is, when I visit this one and start scrolling down I immediately forget all about classical music!

While at work, I simply avoid the whole thing. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 19, 2012, 07:04:37 PM
Quote from: North Star on October 19, 2012, 06:24:05 AM
Kandinsky: White Line (1936)
Thought I've seen all of Kandinsky's works, but apparently not. I like it!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 19, 2012, 08:05:40 PM
Quote from: Corey on October 19, 2012, 04:20:44 AM
Martin Schongauer - The Temptation of St. Anthony (c. 1475)

(http://thewholegardenwillbow.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/temptations_of_st_anthony_schongauer_martin.jpg)

Saint Anthony, you spoke of the importance of persevering in our faith and our practice. Help us to wake up each day with new zeal for the Christian life and a desire to take the next challenge instead of just sitting still. Amen

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 20, 2012, 06:35:07 PM
Quote from: Bogey on October 19, 2012, 08:05:40 PM
Saint Anthony, you spoke of the importance of persevering in our faith and our practice. Help us to wake up each day with new zeal for the Christian life and a desire to take the next challenge instead of just sitting still. Amen

Amen, indeed. :)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 20, 2012, 06:38:05 PM
(http://therealrevo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Big-Wheel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 20, 2012, 06:49:42 PM
Very cool, Bill!

I had one of these as a kid:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7IcDtaK0adU/S7NV38AdlHI/AAAAAAAABBA/6d_jNFEEC9M/s1600/greenmachine.jpg)

(http://www.timewarptoys.com/toys326d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 21, 2012, 04:48:34 AM
Susan & I are on a short visit to Montauk, LI (NY, USA) - seeing her aging mother & brother (who is in a community play in Southampton); we've been coming here since 1973 - now 'stuffing' ourselves on shellfish, mainly oysters, clams, & lobsters!

About 10 minutes from their house is the very tip of Long Island w/ the famous lighthouse commissioned by George Washington and first lit (literally back then!) in 1797!  :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/i-h9FM9Pt/0/L/smugshot5984872-L.jpg)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 21, 2012, 05:18:59 AM
My 3 year-old son loves to talk to Siri on my iPhone. Unfortunately she doesn't always understand what he's saying.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/21/8ahy8atu.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/21/rusy3yzy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on October 21, 2012, 12:35:28 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 21, 2012, 05:18:59 AM
My 3 year-old son loves to talk to Siri on my iPhone. Unfortunately she doesn't always understand what he's saying.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/21/8ahy8atu.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/21/rusy3yzy.jpg)
Looks as if they'd fit right in here!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 22, 2012, 09:10:41 AM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/starbucks.jpg?w=620)

I'm not commenting, as they invaded these shores opened their first store here only last week. 0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on October 22, 2012, 09:15:34 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 22, 2012, 09:10:41 AM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/starbucks.jpg?w=620)

I'm not commenting, as they invaded these shores opened their first store here only last week. 0:)

Don't expect them to pay Taxes to the Indian government though.
They are tax dodging coffee lovers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2012, 09:54:20 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on October 22, 2012, 09:10:41 AM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/starbucks.jpg?w=620)

I'm not commenting, as they invaded these shores opened their first store here only last week. 0:)

Is that legit, or Photshopped, Nav? Would be wicked poor design, if the former . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 22, 2012, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 22, 2012, 09:54:20 AM
Is that legit, or Photshopped, Nav? Would be wicked poor design, if the former . . . .

I haven't the slightest idea, Karl. I found it at Dr. Wiseman's (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/why-starbucks-vans-shouldnt-have-sliding-doors/) blog. The first commenter seems to suggest that it was 'shopped; but I don't suppose one would have go very far to achieve the intended result.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 24, 2012, 03:36:28 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/25/gubegy4a.jpg)

My pumpkin this year, I found this idea online an had to try it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 24, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
I've seen a model for that notion, too. Nice execution, Greg!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 25, 2012, 12:58:21 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 24, 2012, 03:52:59 PM
Nice execution, Greg!

Yep.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 25, 2012, 02:26:09 AM
Thanks, Nav and Karl!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 25, 2012, 07:42:50 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc1ukfVegO1rimwz2o1_500.png)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbu8leTA8d1rimwz2o1_500.png)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbu8ksTjd51rimwz2o1_500.png)
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc1upgm3MC1rimwz2o1_500.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 26, 2012, 03:28:05 AM
(http://www.panarchy.org/debellis/anarchy/images/vote.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 26, 2012, 05:29:02 AM
(http://www.panarchy.org/debellis/anarchy/images/politics1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 26, 2012, 10:55:14 AM
Those last two are great, Florestan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on October 26, 2012, 11:53:22 PM
Quote from: Bogey on October 26, 2012, 08:02:04 PM
1925. Sidney Lust's Leader Theater at 507 Ninth Street NW in Washington, D.C. Now playing: "The Air Mail," starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and an "Our Gang" short.

Check out a larger view here:

http://www.shorpy.com/node/3228?size=_original#caption

A great set of expressions from the boys on the left corner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 01:19:32 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 26, 2012, 10:55:14 AM
Those last two are great, Florestan.

They are, aren't they?  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on October 27, 2012, 04:30:15 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 01:19:32 AM
They are, aren't they?  :D

The second one is particularly suited to this weekend in Chile. Tomorrow we will have municipal elections and, for the first time, the election will be with automatic registration and voluntary vote (previously people were penalized if didn't vote, when they had voluntarily registered to vote).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 05:53:52 AM
Quote from: Gordon Shumway on October 27, 2012, 04:30:15 AM
The second one is particularly suited to this weekend in Chile. Tomorrow we will have municipal elections and, for the first time, the election will be with automatic registration and voluntary vote (previously people were penalized if didn't vote, when they had voluntarily registered to vote).

Whenever I hear about compulsory vote I am reminded of Nicolas Gomez Davila's dictum: It is no longer enough for the citizen to submit — the modern state demands accomplices.  ;D

Some more from him:

Democracy is the political regime in which the citizen entrusts the public interests to those men to whom he would never entrust his private interests.

For the democrat it is not enough that we respect what he wants to do with his life; he demands, in addition, that we respect what he wants to do with our life.

For two centuries the people has borne the burden not only of those who exploit it, but also of those who liberate it.
Its back is buckling under the double weight.


;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on October 27, 2012, 06:40:47 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 05:53:52 AM
Whenever I hear about compulsory vote I am reminded of Nicolas Gomez Davila's dictum: It is no longer enough for the citizen to submit — the modern state demands accomplices.  ;D

Some more from him:

Democracy is the political regime in which the citizen entrusts the public interests to those men to whom he would never entrust his private interests.

For the democrat it is not enough that we respect what he wants to do with his life; he demands, in addition, that we respect what he wants to do with our life.

For two centuries the people has borne the burden not only of those who exploit it, but also of those who liberate it.
Its back is buckling under the double weight.


;D

Thanks, Andrei.

I must confess I didn't know nothing about Nicolás Gómez Dávila, but I have found a selection of his aphorisms and they look extremely attractive.

Additionally, this has recalled me that I have the St. Petersburg Nights waiting for a reading.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on October 27, 2012, 07:31:17 AM
That reminds me Florestan: I was trying to find a source for the Proudhon quote that used to be your signature, but the only Google results were for your posts here. :D Where did you find it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 11:08:42 AM
Quote from: Corey on October 27, 2012, 07:31:17 AM
That reminds me Florestan: I was trying to find a source for the Proudhon quote that used to be your signature, but the only Google results were for your posts here. :D Where did you find it?

I first encountered it, unsourced and in the original French form, in one of Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn's books (either Liberty or Equality or The Menace of The Heard) then in other two places, unsourced too:

http://www.wikiberal.org/wiki/Citations_sur_la_d%C3%A9mocratie (http://www.wikiberal.org/wiki/Citations_sur_la_d%C3%A9mocratie)

http://www.libertas-europa.com/wiki/Pierre-Joseph_Proudhon (http://www.libertas-europa.com/wiki/Pierre-Joseph_Proudhon)

In my former signature I translated it in English.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 27, 2012, 02:38:42 PM
(http://collections-static-1.mcny.org/Doc/MNY/Media/TR14/5/8/0/8/MNY13088.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on October 27, 2012, 03:13:08 PM
Quote from: Florestan on October 27, 2012, 11:08:42 AM
I first encountered it, unsourced and in the original French form, in one of Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn's books (either Liberty or Equality or The Menace of The Heard) then in other two places, unsourced too:

http://www.wikiberal.org/wiki/Citations_sur_la_d%C3%A9mocratie (http://www.wikiberal.org/wiki/Citations_sur_la_d%C3%A9mocratie)

http://www.libertas-europa.com/wiki/Pierre-Joseph_Proudhon (http://www.libertas-europa.com/wiki/Pierre-Joseph_Proudhon)

In my former signature I translated it in English.

thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 31, 2012, 10:09:31 AM
I love these paintings by Chaim Soutine:

(http://ns2.the-athenaeum.org/art/display_image.php?id=176596)

(http://ns2.the-athenaeum.org/art/display_image.php?id=176650)

(http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ma/original/DT4178.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on October 31, 2012, 10:23:01 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 31, 2012, 10:09:31 AM
I love these paintings by Chaim Soutine:

(http://ns2.the-athenaeum.org/art/display_image.php?id=176596)

(http://ns2.the-athenaeum.org/art/display_image.php?id=176650)

(http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ma/original/DT4178.jpg)

:)
Great.  Wind blows in all these pictures. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 31, 2012, 10:25:57 AM
Quote from: Scots John on October 31, 2012, 10:23:01 AM
:)
Great.  Wind blows in all these pictures.

I admire Soutine's work a lot, John. Another one of my favorite painters is Chagall. He was an incredibly versatile painter, particularly his work with stained-glass windows. Beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 31, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
Those Soutines are very nice, John - thanks, I'll have to check out more of his work.
Chagall is great. Very nice lithographies, Dave.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 31, 2012, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: North Star on October 31, 2012, 12:29:00 PM
Those Soutines are very nice, John - thanks, I'll have to check out more of his work.

Yeah, Karlo. He did some fine work. Other painters who I've come to enjoy are Francis Bacon, Alice Neel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee, and Max Beckmann.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 31, 2012, 02:00:32 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 31, 2012, 01:20:34 PM
Yeah, Karlo. He did some fine work. Other painters who I've come to enjoy are Francis Bacon, Alice Neel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee, and Max Beckmann.
Klee, and Bacon and Beckmann, have done good stuff. I searched Neel and Kirchner, and especially Neel looked good enough that I'll try to look into it at some point.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 02, 2012, 12:01:12 PM
Hello! [LINK (http://www.universetoday.com/98302/the-curiosity-rovers-ultimate-self-portrait/)]

(http://ut-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/msl-self-portrait-nov-1-736x1024.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 02, 2012, 03:30:44 PM
(http://assets.poponthepop.com/photos/full/nana-gouvea-hurricane-sandy.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Scarpia on November 02, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 02, 2012, 12:01:12 PM
Hello! [LINK (http://www.universetoday.com/98302/the-curiosity-rovers-ultimate-self-portrait/)]

(http://ut-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/msl-self-portrait-nov-1-736x1024.jpg)

Survived the flood?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 02, 2012, 06:27:23 PM
Camilla Belle is some nice eye candy:

(http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/4V/Camilla-Belle2-1209-de.jpg)

(http://i2.esmas.com/galerias/fotos/2011/9/_Camilla-Belle-Hot1-0024420e-3d15-102f-ad72-0019b9d5c8df.jpg)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwy3ncG1i01qcb4k3o1_500.jpg)

(http://images.starpulse.com/news/bloggers/8/blog_images/camilla-belle.jpg)

The girl can't act IMHO, but you don't have to be a great actress anymore to get your name noticed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 03, 2012, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on November 02, 2012, 03:39:55 PM
Survived the flood?

?!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on November 04, 2012, 01:32:14 PM
Hurricane Sandy --- from a safe distance.

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/sandy/bp17.jpg)

Incredible pictures here from the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_the_superstorm.html (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_the_superstorm.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 04, 2012, 02:42:03 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on November 04, 2012, 01:32:14 PM
Hurricane Sandy --- from a safe distance.

Incredible pictures here from the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_the_superstorm.html (http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/10/hurricane_sandy_the_superstorm.html)
Thanks for the link, Tony.

This cracked road is quite something:

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/sandy/bp48.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 04, 2012, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 04, 2012, 02:42:03 PM
Thanks for the link, Tony.

This cracked road is quite something:

Holy crap!  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 06, 2012, 10:49:50 AM
(http://pigroll.com/img/your_mother_is_like_my_thoughts_on_socio-economics.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 06, 2012, 04:19:50 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 04, 2012, 02:42:03 PM
Thanks for the link, Tony.

This cracked road is quite something:

(http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/sandy/bp48.jpg)

Well, that is HW 12 on the Outer Banks, North Carolina (my state) - this road ALWAYS suffers in major storms -  was completely 'wash out' in parts in the last major storm - a beautiful area to visit but one that can be dangerous if you live there - Dave :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 07, 2012, 09:26:09 PM
(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/thing.jpg)

Did you mis-read the the first line? How about the line you just read?

From Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/take-a-look-at-this/)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2012, 03:19:38 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/uhenu8yp.jpg)

By photographer Ilina Viktoria. Has some gorgeous and striking black and white images, this being one of them.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 08, 2012, 09:49:09 AM
This classic image made even more stunning, thanks to further processing by an amateur astrophotographer (http://billsnyderastrophotography.com/?page_id=2464). As amazing as the 'tadpole' looks, check out the details in the galaxies in the background!

[Click on the image for higher resolution.]

APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121108.html) has all the details.

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1211/TadpoleGalaxyPS1V9snyder900.jpg) (http://billsnyderastrophotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/UGC10214-Tadpole-Galaxy-PS1-V9-for-Website-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on November 08, 2012, 10:51:06 AM
Two geniuses of the piano.....Sviatoslav Richter & Arthur Rubinstein

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6441117151_cbc52f3881_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 08, 2012, 11:21:12 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 08, 2012, 09:49:09 AM
(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1211/TadpoleGalaxyPS1V9snyder900.jpg)

That's stunning...both the image and the details.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 08, 2012, 11:22:36 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 07, 2012, 09:26:09 PM
Did you mis-read the the first line? How about the line you just read?

Yes, and yes  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on November 08, 2012, 02:02:50 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BeWnro1iL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Coming soon: Dmitri Hvorostovsky starring in ... "Kung Fu."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 08, 2012, 02:40:09 PM
Quote from: DavidRoss on November 08, 2012, 02:02:50 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BeWnro1iL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Coming soon: Dmitri Hvorostovsky starring in ... "Kung Fu."

Haha! Well done.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 09, 2012, 06:41:49 AM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/2012/11/02/021801/82888977/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 09, 2012, 06:42:52 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 09, 2012, 06:41:49 AM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/2012/11/02/021801/82888977/3.jpg)

Only at Walmart can you get a shopping experience like this one. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2012, 11:03:17 AM
Monet, nuff said.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 15, 2012, 11:27:57 AM
Walmart. 'Nuff said.

(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/karapaia_zaeega/imgs/7/6/76eda58e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 15, 2012, 11:30:04 AM
Wait — you like that picture?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2012, 12:14:59 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 15, 2012, 11:30:04 AM
Wait — you like that picture?

Perhaps the "like" can go towards capturing that moment, imagining being there in person, first thing on my mind would be "I have got to get this on the web."  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 15, 2012, 12:17:07 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 15, 2012, 11:27:57 AM
Walmart. 'Nuff said.

(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/karapaia_zaeega/imgs/7/6/76eda58e.jpg)

I'd like to know the um, back story on that one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on November 15, 2012, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 02, 2012, 06:27:23 PM
Camilla Belle is some nice eye candy:

(http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/4V/Camilla-Belle2-1209-de.jpg)

(http://i2.esmas.com/galerias/fotos/2011/9/_Camilla-Belle-Hot1-0024420e-3d15-102f-ad72-0019b9d5c8df.jpg)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwy3ncG1i01qcb4k3o1_500.jpg)

(http://images.starpulse.com/news/bloggers/8/blog_images/camilla-belle.jpg)

The girl can't act IMHO, but you don't have to be a great actress anymore to get your name noticed.

It doesn't bother me, but I think there is some distance between:

1) Pictures I like

and

2) Pictures of People that I like...

Here, the number 1) is mandatory.

The number 2) just accidental.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 15, 2012, 01:10:32 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 15, 2012, 11:27:57 AM
Walmart. 'Nuff said.
Walmart is art in the highest form where the aristocrats and the scientists of the day something something...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2012, 02:53:54 PM
Surprised nobody has linked the People of Walmart.

Ok, I will  :D

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

Go to photos, it's the best part.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 15, 2012, 05:52:56 PM
That site is a classic. Strangely, I first heard about it from my dad (probably heard about it on the radio).
A quick search through the first few recent pages:

(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4378.jpg)(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4372.jpg)
(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4368.jpg)(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4366.jpg)
(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4364.jpg)(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4357.jpg)
(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4359.jpg)(http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/4350.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 15, 2012, 06:43:47 PM
Okay... ahem... to make up for all of the ugly pictures I just posted, I'll post some... better pictures.
There is nothing hotter than Haruhi attacking Mikuru and having her way with her.  :) :P

(http://www.pureanimegallery.com/d/15084-2/Haruhi-Suzumiya-Mikuru-Asahina.jpg)(http://jedko.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/mikuru-haruhi-earbite.jpg)(http://download.minitokyo.net/The.Melancholy.of.Suzumiya.Haruhi.Wallpaper.290405.jpg)(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6152/6268404536_32b9b18271_z.jpg)
(http://www.animesekai.com/images/uploads/tcdmhs044.jpg)


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 15, 2012, 07:02:14 PM
Thanks for sparing us the Hentai images, Greg.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 15, 2012, 07:06:12 PM
Needed caption for that post: "Giddyup, cowgirl!"  8)

Quote from: George on November 15, 2012, 07:02:14 PM
Thanks for sparing us the Hentai images, Greg.  ;)
There's definitely that, too...  ;)


I'm only behaving this way and not miserable probably because of the scholarship money. Hehe! Hoohoo! ;) ;D :P 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on November 19, 2012, 07:04:01 AM
(http://0.tqn.com/d/babyclothes/1/0/6/1/-/-/BeenInsidefor9Months.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on November 19, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 15, 2012, 02:53:54 PM
Surprised nobody has linked the People of Walmart.

Ok, I will  :D

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

Go to photos, it's the best part.
I used to check it almost daily, but lately, my Norton has blocked two "severe" hacking/virus attempts from the site, so no more for me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 19, 2012, 04:46:50 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on November 19, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
I used to check it almost daily, but lately, my Norton has blocked two "severe" hacking/virus attempts from the site, so no more for me.

Not good, thanks for the warning.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 20, 2012, 06:43:35 AM
(http://www.mpia.de/Public/Aktuelles/PR/2012/PR121119/bilder/de/PR_121119_1de_gr.jpg)


That -- that little orange blob -- is a planet* 1,700,000,000,000,000 kilometres away, more or less.

More on this available here (http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2012/11/19/newly_discovered_planet_kappa_andromedae_b_seen_in_picture_of_nearby_star.html) and here (http://www.mpia.de/Public/menu_q2e.php?Aktuelles/PR/2012/PR121119/PR_121119_en.html).





*Or an extreeeeeeeeeeeemely low-mass failed proto-star
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 24, 2012, 04:59:11 AM
Always love when MSN has a rack of family photos:

http://now.msn.com/awkward-family-photos
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 24, 2012, 06:38:38 AM
Quote from: Bogey on November 24, 2012, 04:59:11 AM
Always love when MSN has a rack of family photos:

http://now.msn.com/awkward-family-photos

One of the best compilations of family photos I've seen. Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 24, 2012, 05:07:24 PM
I recognized one of those.

(http://i.imgur.com/aozcb.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 25, 2012, 10:58:24 AM
Set apart about half an hour to explore this image: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/117375 (You really should zoom in all the way! And it's better when you do it in stages and build up the suspense. :D)

Done? Well, you've just taken a look at about one hundred-thousandth of the estimated number of stars in the Milky-way galaxy (maybe even less). :)

More about the image here (http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1242/).


You may now go to the corner of the room and cry over your insignificance.  0:)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 25, 2012, 11:29:56 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on November 25, 2012, 10:58:24 AM
You may now go to the corner of the room and cry over your insignificance.  0:)

Apparently, you do not own a TARDIS.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 25, 2012, 10:07:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A8VDaAICUAA00E9.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on November 28, 2012, 10:14:22 AM
On top of Saturn. Just yesterday.
(http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/raw/casJPGFullS76/N00198376.jpg)

Look at that detail! :o Serenity comes to mind when one generally thinks of this planet. But not with a photo like this. It's one of the most incredible (and that seems to be a word everyone's using) astrophotos I've seen recently.

More here (http://www.universetoday.com/98667/incredible-raw-image-of-saturns-swirling-north-pole/), here (http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2012/11/28/clouds_at_saturn_s_north_pole_form_huge_circular_and_hexagonal_storms.html) and here (http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2012/11272100-saturn-south-pole-raw.html).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 29, 2012, 02:06:50 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 25, 2012, 10:07:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A8VDaAICUAA00E9.jpg:large)

Why didn't he run in the opposite direction then?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on November 29, 2012, 03:36:43 PM
Big disappointments in life

(http://www.bonsaisgigantes.net/zen/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/grandes-desenga%C3%B1os-de-la-vida.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 29, 2012, 06:27:49 PM
Weird how I just realized that was in Spanish after I finished reading it...

I think if they had an English version of that, the first one would have to be replaced with Santa Claus. It's all being taught wrong stuff when you're a kid, although it's understandable why. Would be nice to live in a world where children aren't murdered in the street every day, etc... nice to be innocent and ignorant for a while, I suppose.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 21, 2012, 06:30:50 AM
Left click to enlarge  ;D

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/sep2012/mayan.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 21, 2012, 06:38:42 AM
Rather than portending the supposed destruction of the world, it would more apt at mid-night between the 21st and 22nd, as the myth comes to a stu... stut....stuttering close.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 23, 2012, 02:03:22 PM
Richard Thompson (comic artist, drew Cul de sac):
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeNqVhbU2JA/UIXBpF4AxeI/AAAAAAAADxo/8jBM-_BQGpM/s1600/why+things+are_0004.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 24, 2012, 09:38:57 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8301596284_65d4af1c1f_o.gif)

Okay, up first: it's mere co-incidence that I'm posting an image of a moving star on Christmas eve. ;D

On a serious note: this series of images, the oldest of which dates back to the 20s, shows the motion of star with the Ring Nebula in the background. This movement was discovered accidentally by an amateur astronomer while he was creating a new image of the aforementioned nebula.

More here (http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2012/12/24/ring_nebula_a_new_picture_shows_a_star_moving_across_the_sky_photo.html).
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 26, 2012, 11:26:58 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/27/upe2etuz.jpg)


WTF? Get out of there!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2012, 11:28:16 AM
Bwa-ha-ha-ha-haaah!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on December 26, 2012, 03:08:36 PM
By Greg Bull: American Gabby Douglas at the Olympics:

(http://www.poynter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gabbydouglas.jpg)

And yes, she "nailed" the landing on the beam, which (I have read) has the width of an "i-phone."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 26, 2012, 03:34:55 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 26, 2012, 03:08:36 PM
By Greg Bull: American Gabby Douglas at the Olympics:

(http://www.poynter.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gabbydouglas.jpg)

And yes, she "nailed" the landing on the beam, which (I have read) has the width of an "i-phone."

Astonishing to think about how these gymnasts do these unbelievable things.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on December 26, 2012, 06:44:36 PM
Considering that beam is 4 inches across, I would have trouble walking across it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 26, 2012, 06:52:19 PM
Quote from: Bogey on December 26, 2012, 06:44:36 PM
Considering that beam is 4 inches across, I would have trouble walking across it.

Yeah, I would too, but, then again, I'm no toothpick. :D

Thread duty:

I like this picture of Elgar:

(http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2012/05/02/elgar-26956e3c5b7ad07f4d9030421e221e7f4c4b0dc0-s6-c10.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on December 26, 2012, 08:03:28 PM
I must say Sir Ed carries that 'stache with grace and dignity, not something every man can do.  What is that style of moustache called?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 26, 2012, 08:26:54 PM
Quote from: Octave on December 26, 2012, 08:03:28 PM
I must Sir Ed carries that 'stache with grace and dignity, not something every man can do.  What is that style of moustache called?

Just looked this up: probably an 'English moustache.'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_moustache
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on December 26, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
I took this picture. :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12672585/IMG_4047.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 26, 2012, 08:49:15 PM
Quote from: Brian on December 26, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
I took this picture. :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12672585/IMG_4047.JPG)

Cool, Brian. I miss your Dvorak avatar though.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 27, 2012, 02:16:59 PM
(http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/6150302_700b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 27, 2012, 02:20:58 PM
Quote from: Brian on December 26, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
I took this picture. :)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12672585/IMG_4047.JPG)

Brian - did you put any $$ in the basket?   ;) ;D  Dave  (Happy New Year)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 27, 2012, 02:54:21 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_E9sqyCAAI5Int.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on December 27, 2012, 03:58:19 PM
(http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-121217-misp-year/ss-121217-YISP-space-02.ss_full.jpg)

More "space"shots here:

http://slideshow.nbcnews.com/slideshow/news/the-year-in-pictures-2012-50296813?ocid=msnhp&pos=4
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 27, 2012, 04:00:37 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 27, 2012, 04:14:11 PM
Quote from: Lake Swan on December 27, 2012, 04:00:37 PM
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Dave, I can't keep up with you anymore. Avatar keeps changing.

Is that snow from MN?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 27, 2012, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on December 27, 2012, 04:14:11 PM
Dave, I can't keep up with you anymore.

Anymore? Bwah-ha-ha-haaaa!!!!

I have no idea where that snow came from, nor do I know the cat's name.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 27, 2012, 06:58:03 PM
Some pictures I like of ol' RVW:

(http://www.echonyc.com/~horn/stacy/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/ralphursula.jpg)

With wife, Ursula

(http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/multimedia/archive/00138/review-vaughan-will_138031c.jpg)

Another with Ursula

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_62U6SRw_72o/S_GFe6y2aII/AAAAAAAACBY/qritFgWJzH0/s1600/RVW_1920Photo.jpeg)

(http://www.stokowski.org/images/Vaughan_Williams_Stokowski_piano.jpg)

With Stokowski

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 30, 2012, 10:07:30 AM
Can't upload pics anymore?  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on December 30, 2012, 10:08:45 AM
Quote from: Lake Swan on December 30, 2012, 10:07:30 AM
Can't upload pics anymore?  ???

You're not a subscriber any-more.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 30, 2012, 10:09:42 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on December 30, 2012, 10:08:45 AM
You're not a subscriber any more.

Oh. Thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 30, 2012, 10:38:19 AM
 8)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 30, 2012, 11:51:25 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/31/yrase7ev.jpg)

Title: Pictures I like
Post by: Lake Swan on December 30, 2012, 11:54:17 AM
=8O
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 13, 2013, 06:11:09 PM

(http://funnypicturesplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/unbake-a-cake.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 14, 2013, 08:03:57 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 13, 2013, 06:11:09 PM
(http://funnypicturesplus.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/unbake-a-cake.jpg)

Lol...the question itself was incredibly stupid but I loved the smart ass responses. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 20, 2013, 07:14:45 PM
(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-nRZPDjQ/0/O/PB_Walrus.jpg)

Well, one can only be jealous!  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 21, 2013, 05:11:37 PM
A few pics from my Myrtle Beach trip last week...

(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5247.jpg)   (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5260.jpg)  (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5286.jpg)   (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5909.jpg)   (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5888.jpg)   (http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_5299.jpg) 


More pics and larger files of these at my Blog...

http://gregscottmoeller.wordpress.com/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mc ukrneal on January 21, 2013, 05:19:52 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 21, 2013, 05:11:37 PM
More pics and larger files of these at my Blog...

Some really nice pictures. You got some good light and I like the one with the birds flying. I like the first one too!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 21, 2013, 05:27:46 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on January 21, 2013, 05:19:52 PM
Some really nice pictures. You got some good light and I like the one with the birds flying. I like the first one too!

Thanks!
I benefitted from waking up early and catching the sunrise (and sunset). Plus I had some cooperative subjects  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 21, 2013, 05:30:44 PM
Nice pictures, Greg. Each time I see a sunrise on the beach I think of Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 21, 2013, 06:04:43 PM
Two stills from MGM's Dancing Lady (1933)


(http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/279223245618736769_HaqaAySb_c.jpg)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/DANCING-LADY-1933-MGM-MUSICAL-Busby-Berkeley-choreography-ORIG-NM-PHOTO-STILL-/00/s/MTMwNlgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZ,!iYFDqmcsderBQ9KW(EGJw~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 22, 2013, 01:25:12 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 21, 2013, 05:11:37 PM
A few pics from my Myrtle Beach trip last week...


More pics and larger files of these at my Blog...

http://gregscottmoeller.wordpress.com/
Some really nice photos, both technically and artistically. Thanks for reminding that I want need a decent DSLR >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on January 22, 2013, 01:59:44 AM
Regarding athletic feats and narrow beams, here's a picture from the top of Vikersundbakken skijump (250 m jumps):

(http://www.nettavisen.no/imagecache/parameter/?upsizable=true&action-resize&width=980&height=-1&url=http://www.nettavisen.no/multimedia/na/archive/00896/Vikersundbakken__89680516x9.jpg)

I used to live near by. Most of us would have a hard time just standing at the top.

(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/203/203533/20353336/jpg/active/978x.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2013, 02:20:54 AM
Beautiful shades in the one with the 'gulls, Greg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: CaughtintheGaze on January 22, 2013, 02:50:52 AM
Yes, this is real.

(http://api.ning.com/files/3H59CJSJYGKIAhvkz8s9mUuFthK3yqfC4LwyEaPoVP7V*APevdDuEDLM0IDspJPkTt-rNLP*Y08OZLiX5PRkwA__/ChristmasStory2.bmp)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2013, 02:59:00 AM
Thank you for the kind words, friends.

@NorthStar - I have a Canon20D that I've owned for almost 10 yers now, it's only 8 megapixels, (some phone-cameras have more I think now), mine is definitely behind in upgrades...but, I'm not parting with it until the shutter quits, DSLRs are so much fun, and there are some very affordable prosumers ones. And truthfully, megapixels aren't everything, with total control and good compositional framing (less cropping) you can maximize the MPs and 8 can go a long way. I once took a portrait of a family friend's kids and developed into a 30x40, I was a bit nervous for the results, but they were sharp.

Sorry for the long post, I'm a bit of a photography nut. Perhaps a new thread is needed?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 22, 2013, 03:17:07 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on January 22, 2013, 02:59:00 AM
Thank you for the kind words, friends.

@NorthStar - I have a Canon20D that I've owned for almost 10 yers now, it's only 8 megapixels, (some phone-cameras have more I think now), mine is definitely behind in upgrades...but, I'm not parting with it until the shutter quits, DSLRs are so much fun, and there are some very affordable prosumers ones. And truthfully, megapixels aren't everything, with total control and good compositional framing (less cropping) you can maximize the MPs and 8 can go a long way. I once took a portrait of a family friend's kids and developed into a 30x40, I was a bit nervous for the results, but they were sharp.

Sorry for the long post, I'm a bit of a photography nut. Perhaps a new thread is needed?  ;D

Yeah, I checked the metadata  8)

Megapixels aren't everything, agreed. It's gotten a bit ridiculous nowadays, with MP's well into double digits - often causing other problems with the optics..

New thread might be a good idea...
My camera is 7.2 MP Sony Cyber-shot with 3x zoom, it's about 8 years old. It's OK when the lighting is good, and obviously it's not at its best in macros objects that are far and/or small.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on January 22, 2013, 05:16:03 AM
"Evaluating" cameras by comparing megapixels is like evaluating cars by comparing trunk space.

For a brief explanation, see http://www.digitalphotopro.com/gear/cameras/comparing-photosites.html (http://www.digitalphotopro.com/gear/cameras/comparing-photosites.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 22, 2013, 05:44:29 AM
Quote from: DavidRoss on January 22, 2013, 05:16:03 AM
"Evaluating" cameras by comparing megapixels is like evaluating cars by comparing trunk space.

For a brief explanation, see http://www.digitalphotopro.com/gear/cameras/comparing-photosites.html (http://www.digitalphotopro.com/gear/cameras/comparing-photosites.html)
Had a brief look, and it seems to be well written, and accurate.
Here's the essential bit (although there's more to this)
QuoteOkay. More pixels mean more detail and bigger prints. But as they say, here's the rub: To get more pixels on a given-sized image sensor, we have to make them smaller. And the smaller the photosites, the less effectively they collect light. This limits the higher end of the camera's ISO range. Smaller pixels also produce a lower signal-to-noise ratio because there's less signal for a given amount of noise, and this can adversely affect image quality at all ISO settings, but especially at the higher ones. Another drawback to smaller pixels is that they can hold only so many photons—if more hit them, they'll overflow, blowing out highlights and reducing dynamic range.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 22, 2013, 06:31:20 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 22, 2013, 03:17:07 AM
New thread might be a good idea...
My camera is 7.2 MP Sony Cyber-shot with 3x zoom, it's about 8 years old. It's OK when the lighting is good, and obviously it's not at its best in macros objects that are far and/or small.

My Canon PS S3 IS "died" last year, after five years of being my first camera. For that level, it had a 20x optical zoom, which was great for basic tripod astrophotography, and an amazing macro mode. Well, it can repaired, but my thought was that I'd rather invest the amount to get a new component in a new dSLR or perhaps a lens.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 24, 2013, 08:56:11 PM
Quote from: The new erato on January 22, 2013, 01:59:44 AM
Regarding athletic feats and narrow beams, here's a picture from the top of Vikersundbakken skijump (250 m jumps):

(http://www.nettavisen.no/imagecache/parameter/?upsizable=true&action-resize&width=980&height=-1&url=http://www.nettavisen.no/multimedia/na/archive/00896/Vikersundbakken__89680516x9.jpg)

I used to live near by. Most of us would have a hard time just standing at the top.

(http://gfx.dagbladet.no/labrador/203/203533/20353336/jpg/active/978x.jpg)

I have some vertigo issues and I kid you not, I got a bit sick just looking at the first pic.  Seriously.

Incredible shot, though.  Those folks that head down that hill are pure "nails" in my book.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 26, 2013, 06:20:51 AM
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-51019aaf/turbine/chi-lyric1-20130114/600)


Just one of 20 from a collection of behind-the-scenes pictures from this year of the Lyric Opera of Chicago...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-chi012713-lyric-scenes-pictures,0,1427234.photogallery
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on January 30, 2013, 10:15:58 AM
(http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article8471245.ece/ALTERNATES/w620/1-Amy-Winehouse.jpg)


Why would I put up a photo of Amy Whinehouse here? Because it's not a photo (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/in-pictures-drawn-to-perfection--the-pencil-portraits-8471239.html).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 31, 2013, 07:50:51 PM
http://www.behance.net/gallery/ART-DIRECTION-INSTRUMENTS-FROM-INSIDE/340016
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 31, 2013, 08:10:10 PM
Some various pictures of Delius that I like:

(http://rilm.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/grainger-delius-1923-1.jpg)

Delius with Percy Grainger

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pUhElEu2lTE/TKi7uNMeEUI/AAAAAAAAEK8/XSMS3pbMsPo/s1600/Jelka,,_Delius_and_Percy_Grainger.jpg)

Delius, his wife Jelka Rosen, and Grainger

(http://thompsonian.info/grez-house/back-delius-fenby-1929-lloyd.jpg)

Delius with Eric Fenby

(http://www.thebluegrassspecial.com/archive/2011/june2011/imagesjune2011/delius2.jpg)

Delius towards the end of his life (probably dated around '30 or '31)

(http://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/.a/6a00d8341c464853ef017743f44e45970d-800wi)

Early picture of Delius sporting a mustache. This picture was taken probably around the late 1880s or early 1890s --- well before Delius reached full maturity as a composer.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 03, 2013, 08:03:07 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on January 30, 2013, 10:15:58 AM
(http://www.independent.co.uk/incoming/article8471245.ece/ALTERNATES/w620/1-Amy-Winehouse.jpg)


Why would I put up a photo of Amy Whinehouse here? Because it's not a photo (http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/in-pictures-drawn-to-perfection--the-pencil-portraits-8471239.html).

Wow!  Those pics are incredible! I'm surprised it only takes 100 hours to finish one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 05, 2013, 10:13:07 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9mkiydFwU1rwi7two1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 05, 2013, 02:17:21 PM
(http://i49.tinypic.com/1zgcch5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 05, 2013, 10:39:37 PM
What about live ones?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 08:32:44 PM
When I recently downloaded the new Jarvi / Atterberg album, this amazing photo of two of my favorite composers, Kurt Atterberg and Ture Rangstrom, sitting outside with a bottle of wine or champagne and two...er...cups.  What a great picture to find, it will soon be on my wall.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TayNSv5qoUQ/URMxI06LcTI/AAAAAAAAANo/0QmHAwh0lWk/s435/Together.JPG)
Image (C) The Estate of Kurt Atterberg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:12:35 PM
More of Delius that I like:

(http://media.wnyc.org/media/photologue/photos/Rosen_-_Frederick_Delius.jpg)

Portrait painted by his Delius' wife, Jelka.

(http://85.214.48.237/kunst/pic570/347/410803172.jpg)

Portrait drawn by Max Beckmann

(http://www.frederickdelius.com/img/gallery/delius-8.jpg)

Delius with his wife, Jelka

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/aHyNHMV3ljbflw1mGNPNmpsVo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAI6WLSGT7Y3ET7ADQ&Expires=1360303883&Signature=O4tgGkCjoHbtx7tA9XRy9x19oH0%3D)

Delius at the piano
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 09:30:42 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:12:35 PM
More of Delius that I like:

(http://media.wnyc.org/media/photologue/photos/Rosen_-_Frederick_Delius.jpg)

Portrait painted by his Delius' wife, Jelka.

(http://85.214.48.237/kunst/pic570/347/410803172.jpg)

Portrait drawn by Max Beckmann

(http://www.frederickdelius.com/img/gallery/delius-8.jpg)

Delius with his wife, Jelka

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/aHyNHMV3ljbflw1mGNPNmpsVo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAI6WLSGT7Y3ET7ADQ&Expires=1360303883&Signature=O4tgGkCjoHbtx7tA9XRy9x19oH0%3D)

Delius at the piano

What I pick up on how Delius physically looks is the impression of a very thoughtful man, someone with patience and no mind for the harmful.  I would spend an awful long time talking to a fellow like Delius.   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:49:45 PM
Quote from: Scots John on February 06, 2013, 09:30:42 PM
What I pick up on how Delius physically looks is the impression of a very thoughtful man, someone with patience and no mind for the harmful.  I would spend an awful long time talking to a fellow like Delius.   :)

I would have loved to have known him and have been able to speak with him before his disease took over his mind and body. In other words, when he was healthy and more cordial. He could still function mentally towards the end of his life of course, but he was in so much pain all the time that talking with him would have been nerve-wracking and unbearable. He appears to be a patient, easy-going man and many people have recalled this was true when he was younger, but the closer the disease zeroed in on him, the more acidic his personality became.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 06, 2013, 09:49:45 PM
I would have loved to have known him and have been able to speak with him before his disease took over his mind and body. In other words, when he was healthy and more cordial. He could still function mentally towards the end of his life of course, but he was in so much pain all the time that talking with him would have been nerve-wracking and unbearable. He appears to be a patient, easy-going man and many people have recalled this was true when he was younger, but the closer the disease zeroed in on him, the more acidic his personality became.

Very interesting and insightful stuff.  Can you believe after all the hullabaloo I made of the Delius video, I've still only watched the last half hour when it was broadcast, I've yet to watch it in entirety.   :laugh:  I've still got it and I will watch it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 06, 2013, 10:11:28 PM
By all the Gods, look at this here, you'd think I owned the place because I got up so early.   :-[   ???

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RBkhs2RqMW4/URNRiFm8mTI/AAAAAAAAAOI/mNg67GeNEAo/s1192/corel028.jpg)

I will butt out for a wee while.    :P  I was in danger of answering my own posts.   :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 07, 2013, 10:12:42 AM
Via Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/want-to-see-an-impossible-chair/)

(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/gha17j9.gif?w=620)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 07, 2013, 11:46:38 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 07, 2013, 10:12:42 AM
Via Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/want-to-see-an-impossible-chair/)
Brilliant!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on February 07, 2013, 01:56:16 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 31, 2013, 08:10:10 PM
Some various pictures of Delius that I like:

(http://www.thebluegrassspecial.com/archive/2011/june2011/imagesjune2011/delius2.jpg)

Delius towards the end of his life (probably dated around '30 or '31)

Poor Delius....his last years were very gloomy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 07, 2013, 02:19:12 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 07, 2013, 10:12:42 AM
Via Richard Wiseman (http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/want-to-see-an-impossible-chair/)

(http://richardwiseman.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/gha17j9.gif?w=620)

I checked this out Nav.  Unfortunately, after repeated  viewings, now I need to make an appointment to have my head examined for any parallax interpretation mutations.   >:(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 07, 2013, 06:35:47 PM
Quote from: Scots John on February 06, 2013, 09:58:26 PM
Very interesting and insightful stuff.  Can you believe after all the hullabaloo I made of the Delius video, I've still only watched the last half hour when it was broadcast, I've yet to watch it in entirety.   :laugh:  I've still got it and I will watch it.

You should definitely watch it. I knew probably 99.9% of the information that was covered in the documentary, but for someone who is interested in the composer and doesn't know much about him it will be quite insightful for them I think. Like I've mentioned to you, this is the best documentary on Delius I've seen yet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 07, 2013, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on February 07, 2013, 01:56:16 PM
Poor Delius....his last years were very gloomy.

Yes, Ilaria. I can't imagine what kind of suffering he went through, but he lived to be 72 years old. For someone with this fatal disease, that's quite astonishing. Smetana, Schubert, and Schumann all died from the disease, although all three causes of these composers' deaths are still being disputed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 07, 2013, 09:33:34 PM
Quote from: Scots John on February 07, 2013, 02:19:12 PM
I checked this out Nav.  Unfortunately, after repeated  viewings, now I need to make an appointment to have my head examined for any parallax interpretation mutations.   >:(

Um... good luck? :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 08, 2013, 05:21:41 AM
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/jjarmstrong47/einstein.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 08, 2013, 05:31:06 AM
[citation needed]
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/jjarmstrong47/einstein.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 08, 2013, 05:35:59 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 08, 2013, 05:31:06 AM
[citation needed]
(http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g469/jjarmstrong47/einstein.jpg)

We are well past the first generation...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 09, 2013, 11:22:43 AM
This is bound to become an historical image. (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/news/msl20130209.html)

(http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/725705main_pia16726-946.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on February 09, 2013, 11:25:51 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 09, 2013, 11:22:43 AM
This is bound to become an historical image. (http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/news/msl20130209.html)

(http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/725705main_pia16726-946.jpg)

It looks so....other Worldly.  What a very strange image, almost like the black eye of Mars!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on February 10, 2013, 10:20:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/co78s55.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 13, 2013, 06:55:48 AM
Given that a video is essentially a series of images -- pictures -- I'm posting this here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/8465269711/in/photostream

No special effects, folks. Full screen recommended.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 13, 2013, 11:27:40 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on February 13, 2013, 06:55:48 AM
Given that a video is essentially a series of images -- pictures -- I'm posting this here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/8465269711/in/photostream

No special effects, folks. Full screen recommended.

It ended just when it started to get good!

(Do the guys who narrate these things moonlight as golf announcers?)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 13, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on February 13, 2013, 11:27:40 AM
It ended just when it started to get good!

(Do the guys who narrate these things moonlight as golf announcers?)

Pun intended?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 13, 2013, 11:55:27 AM
Quote from: George on February 13, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Pun intended?

No, actually not!    :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on February 13, 2013, 03:17:24 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on February 10, 2013, 10:20:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/co78s55.jpg)
Nice.

Don't we wish.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on February 13, 2013, 09:01:47 PM
Quote from: George on February 13, 2013, 11:47:36 AM
Pun intended?

Pun non-existent. That was actually the Sun rising over the Earth. :)

Quote from: Szykneij on February 13, 2013, 11:27:40 AM
(Do the guys who narrate these things moonlight as golf announcers?)

Well, they are not television commentators as such. If you really want true, unbridled excitement along amateurish commentary, watch the recording of the trial launch of the Dragon X capsule, especially when the visual of the payload doors opening comes in solar arrays are deployed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 22, 2013, 05:40:49 AM
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/67/6783/1Y7I100Z/posters/paul-noth-oh-and-give-the-executive-the-right-to-rain-down-death-from-on-high-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 01, 2013, 10:50:03 AM
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/post/9/2013/03/trashcan.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 02, 2013, 03:56:20 PM
(http://weknowawesome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/baby-sleep-in-meme.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 02, 2013, 06:33:43 PM
An early inspiration of mine on guitar, Robert Fripp:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5043/5296345858_9fc264651a_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 02, 2013, 09:26:15 PM
(http://i.qkme.me/3otd7v.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 05, 2013, 05:12:53 AM


APOD 2013-03-05 (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130305.html)

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1303/lemmonpanstarrs_beletsky_1200.jpg)

A sign -- or two of them, rather -- of things to come


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 05, 2013, 05:58:21 AM
Thanks for the desktop, Hammerklavier!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 05, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Any painting by Johannes Vermeer is a masterpiece, but I especially like these a lot:

(http://www.book530.com/paintingpic/06155/Johannes_Vermeer_Oil_Painting_Reproductions_A_Lady_at.jpg)

(http://cultured.com/images/image_files/2864/8385_m_johannes_vermeer.jpg)

(http://visualelsewhere.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/xxl_view.jpg)

(http://www.lib-art.com/imgpainting/6/8/7886-return-of-the-bucentoro-to-the-molo-canaletto.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on March 05, 2013, 11:44:03 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on March 05, 2013, 05:12:53 AM

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130305.html

A sign -- or two of them, rather -- of things to come


Superb, that. Thank you Nav.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NJ Joe on March 05, 2013, 03:36:53 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 02, 2013, 06:33:43 PM
An early inspiration of mine on guitar, Robert Fripp:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5043/5296345858_9fc264651a_z.jpg)

He probably stopped the performance and tried to confiscate the camera right after the photo was taken.  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 05, 2013, 04:25:44 PM
Quote from: NJ Joe on March 05, 2013, 03:36:53 PM
He probably stopped the performance and tried to confiscate the camera right after the photo was taken.  ::)

:) Tried being the operative word there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2013, 04:43:43 PM
Well All!  I'm trying to find some 'things' to do in my early retirement - I have plenty of non-medical interests, such as woodworking; BUT, when I was a teenage in the 1960s, I did have 3 yrs of accordion lessons - SO, a few months ago I decided to buy a 'cheap' accordion (shown below - about $500 from a place in CA - made in China w/ German reeds) - now my accordion from a half century ago was a Hohner made in Germany - now about $2K or more - BUT, I'm having a LOT of fun re-learning & playing this instrument that does not sound too bad - I'm not that good nor will be but the sound of playing some of the American classics is a pleasure - BOTTOM LINE - having some fun!  Dave :)

(http://giradman.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-Bh7CzTh/0/M/AccordionRosetti72Bass-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 05, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 05, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Any painting by Johannes Vermeer is a masterpiece...

True. My favourite is the one he painted soon after the WMAP (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CC8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmap.gsfc.nasa.gov%2F&ei=_s82UZPuF4zdkgXurIGQCQ&usg=AFQjCNFXNd_wLfofoWNLCQdihICQM4-tWg&bvm=bv.43287494,d.dGI) results were announced. ;D

Link (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050616.html)

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/0506/bobjerry_vermeer_map7.jpg)

And here's another one:

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1006/vermeer_stevenson.jpg)

One more link (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100616.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 07, 2013, 07:13:41 PM
(http://rlv.zcache.com/retro_vintage_kitsch_tiki_gods_comic_ad_card-p137262119548514813envwi_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 07, 2013, 07:18:25 PM
Here's one I like:

(http://www.delius.org.uk/images/Delius_stamp_2012.jpg)

In fact, this was a 2012 Royal Mail stamp and postcard. I purchased the postcard several days ago and I'm going to frame it, because, you know, Delius is my favorite composer and all that good stuff. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 09, 2013, 07:02:42 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/nOfAe.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 09, 2013, 08:31:11 AM
Lol
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Daimonion on March 09, 2013, 09:37:19 AM
And here is a picture I do like: Aristotle as drawn by Veronese:

(http://uploads3.wikipaintings.org/images/paolo-veronese/aristotle.jpg)


I prefer it to the classical depcition by Raphael (Aristotle is on the right):

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/Sanzio_01_Plato_Aristotle.jpg/458px-Sanzio_01_Plato_Aristotle.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 10, 2013, 12:22:28 PM
(http://www.tikiyakiorchestra.com/graphics/HipKitty_fondu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 10, 2013, 03:28:29 PM
Tablesalt crystal found in the saltmill:
(http://files.myopera.com/KK91/albums/13793692/001.JPG) (http://files.myopera.com/KK91/albums/13793692/001rr.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 11, 2013, 10:27:04 AM
(http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/images/vc140.jpg)


A 200 year old picture for those who think politics is too nasty/partisan/etc today.  Somehow I think Jefferson was not fond of this one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 13, 2013, 12:08:04 PM
(http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/tumblr_mjdewm72yn1rqcu9eo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 14, 2013, 11:36:08 AM
(http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx70/bazza4338/January-16-2012-18-40-20-21392.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 17, 2013, 01:43:27 PM
Tony - LOL!  ;D

My eyes @ first deceived me - thought for the vegan guru that the age was 81!   :)  Dave
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 19, 2013, 06:32:13 AM
Oldest running car in the world!

(http://car-fans.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Oldest-Running-Car-In-The-World3.jpg)

(http://car-fans.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Oldest-Running-Car-In-The-World6.jpg)

http://car-fans.com/oldest-running-car-in-the-world/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 19, 2013, 06:34:34 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 14, 2013, 11:36:08 AM
(http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx70/bazza4338/January-16-2012-18-40-20-21392.jpg)

I like this one.  :D

However, I bet if the gal on thwe left had the benefit fo the makeup and airbrushing of the one on the right she could look even younger.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 20, 2013, 07:10:13 AM
Not necessarly "like"...
a picture my redneck friend shared on facebook.

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580492_360019414111110_1774388064_n.jpg)

Stereotypes are funny.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 21, 2013, 07:11:11 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xLhyDP1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 23, 2013, 09:16:02 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Kenrokuen_bridge.jpg)
From Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 25, 2013, 07:18:57 AM
(http://thegentlemanblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/sinatra_car.jpg)

Very cool.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 25, 2013, 03:13:03 PM
Quote from: Bogey on March 25, 2013, 07:18:57 AM

Very cool.

Sinatra cool.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H8din88NRYM/URKOWCKA9II/AAAAAAAAuO8/6toIS43vUBE/s1600/sinatra+cool+blue+front.GIF)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 25, 2013, 06:28:21 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 23, 2013, 09:16:02 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Kenrokuen_bridge.jpg)
From Kenroku-en, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan.

Beautiful, Greg. Such a serene picture. Snow certainly is beautiful to view, but it's hell being stuck on the expressway in Atlanta during a snowstorm. That I do not recommend. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 26, 2013, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 25, 2013, 06:28:21 PM
Beautiful, Greg. Such a serene picture. Snow certainly is beautiful to view, but it's hell being stuck on the expressway in Atlanta during a snowstorm. That I do not recommend. :D
Something I never had to worry about. I didn't even know it ever snowed in Atlanta.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 26, 2013, 03:06:46 PM
Quote from: Greg on March 26, 2013, 01:17:42 PM
Something I never had to worry about. I didn't even know it ever snowed in Atlanta.

It's snowed plenty of times in Atlanta. This is just a glimpse of what I saw:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jRSothBbQN0/TSuAVZqr6lI/AAAAAAAAGpw/NIpRbR7lfl4/s1600/snow.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 26, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Have you ever witnessed snow before, Greg?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 26, 2013, 04:33:45 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 26, 2013, 03:42:39 PM
Have you ever witnessed snow before, Greg?
Not anything substantial.
The only times I get to get out of Florida are during the summer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 27, 2013, 08:15:44 PM
(http://www.nuinitari.com/Road.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on March 27, 2013, 08:36:15 PM
(http://cdn.lolchamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AutoFrustration.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 29, 2013, 05:08:42 AM
Monster storm, hurricane strength, stretching from Newfoundland in the west to Greenland in the north to Portugal in the east and the Caribbean in the south.

(http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/files/2013/03/incredible-storm.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 29, 2013, 03:39:12 PM
This afternoon, Susan & I just saw an exhibit of Edward Steichen photographs (mainly of celebrities from the 1920s & 1930s) - she just got an iPad Mini, so when we approached the photo below, I chuckle and said, well there's Mini and Walt is working on his Maxi-Pad - NOW, she did laugh but would now deny it -  :D

(http://www.fep-photo.org/wp/wp-content/gallery/edward-steichen-star-power/1364_Steichen_Disney_RVB.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 29, 2013, 07:00:52 PM
Quote from: The Six on March 27, 2013, 08:36:15 PM
(http://cdn.lolchamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AutoFrustration.jpg)
"Did you featherpussy out who error you horse?"
Best sentence I've ever read.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2013, 07:14:37 PM
Good ol' Hindemith tearing up the viola:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly9ylzsCtm1qfky6co1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 30, 2013, 04:49:35 PM
Sock Monkey conducting the New York Phil, circa 1977.


(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/leonard-bernstein.jpg?w=500&h=317)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 31, 2013, 03:39:34 AM
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i340/Szyk/mybutthurts_fullpic_artwork.jpg)

Happy Easter!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 31, 2013, 07:00:30 AM
LOL!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on March 31, 2013, 07:22:07 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on March 31, 2013, 03:39:34 AM
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i340/Szyk/mybutthurts_fullpic_artwork.jpg)

Happy Easter!

;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on April 02, 2013, 06:27:48 PM
I wouldn't exactly say I like this picture, but I find it disturbing:

(http://www.contexto.com.ar/uploads/2009/10/15//size1_95658_DIARIO.jpg)

Cover of the book Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent, 1934-1941 (Spanish translation) by William Shirer. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 09, 2013, 07:42:39 AM
From some recent protests.  Gotta like Putin's response.  (Some of the others are enjoyable, too.)


(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-481311-galleryV9-cjyj.jpg)


(http://cdn4.spiegel.de/images/image-481313-galleryV9-ihyy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on April 09, 2013, 07:46:31 AM
Quote from: Todd on April 09, 2013, 07:42:39 AM
From some recent protests.  Gotta like Putin's response.  (Some of the others are enjoyable, too.)


(http://cdn2.spiegel.de/images/image-481311-galleryV9-cjyj.jpg)


(http://cdn4.spiegel.de/images/image-481313-galleryV9-ihyy.jpg)

"Now, that's quite a nice welcoming ceremony! I like! Da!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 11, 2013, 11:48:32 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BHl69EmCMAA-VWb.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on April 13, 2013, 01:05:32 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/n8ERTVP.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on April 13, 2013, 01:45:56 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/883100/83187141.jpg)

(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/883100/83187138.jpg)

(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/883100/83187135.jpg)

Just three of the treasures at http://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/view/83187111/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on April 14, 2013, 07:45:00 AM
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/stampsfromhongkong/northkoreachuck2_zpsfe00c1a0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on April 14, 2013, 06:00:51 PM
 :D :D :D :D



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 17, 2013, 01:19:34 PM
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/547783_504167072971882_419695248_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Speaking of Koreans, here's my favorite one, Isang Yun:

(http://ecmreviews.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/yun.jpg)

(http://ecmreviews.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/yunisang.jpg)

(http://img.maniadb.com/images/artist/108/108011.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 17, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 17, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
Speaking of Koreans, here's my favorite one, Isang Yun:

Better music than Psy, that's for sure.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2013, 04:50:06 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
Better music than Psy, that's for sure.  8)

Who?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 17, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 17, 2013, 04:50:06 PM
Who?
Gangnam Style. That's actually a picture of him in my pic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2013, 05:22:04 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 17, 2013, 05:16:33 PM
Gangnam Style. That's actually a picture of him in my pic.

Oh, I thought this Psy was an actual composer. Sorry, I don't pay much attention to popular media since most of it is first-rate garbage and mind-numbingly stupid, but that's our culture for you.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on April 17, 2013, 08:06:32 PM
Missed!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIGsuStCcAAIsJj.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on April 24, 2013, 01:40:59 PM
(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/4/24/14/enhanced-buzz-13475-1366827622-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidRoss on April 24, 2013, 03:45:20 PM
Quote from: Brian on April 24, 2013, 01:40:59 PM
(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr02/2013/4/24/14/enhanced-buzz-13475-1366827622-15.jpg)
Backstory!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 28, 2013, 11:58:13 AM
(http://www.thatswhatshesaids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/CockFlavoured.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 28, 2013, 05:29:47 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 28, 2013, 11:58:13 AM
(http://www.thatswhatshesaids.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/CockFlavoured.jpg)
I've seen that picture quite a few times, and I think there is a variant with a price tag of 69 cents.


Reminds me of another favorite:

(http://tosh.comedycentral.com/blog/files/2011/02/black-history-month-sale.jpg)
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 06, 2013, 10:19:24 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/7366/image5qi.jpg)

I was on Jones street (where the photo for Freewheelin' was taken (see below)) over the weekend with a friend and took a few photos. I think I am facing the wrong way, but this was the only way to get a shot in the light. Wasn't sure where to post this, figured this thread was as good as any.

Original Dylan cover, taken on the same street:

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyjxukizvJ1qgurgko1_500.jpg)


Another cool one I found:

(http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bob_dylan_suze_rotolo_freewheelin_bob_dylan_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2013, 10:25:11 AM
Cool pic, George. Only thing you're missing is the awesome VW van in the background.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 06, 2013, 10:32:47 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2013, 10:25:11 AM
Cool pic, George. Only thing you're missing is the awesome VW van in the background.  :)

Yeah, and the girl!!  :-[
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 06, 2013, 03:03:52 PM
Cool, buddy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 07, 2013, 02:21:31 AM
Quote from: George on May 06, 2013, 10:32:47 AM
Yeah, and the girl!!  :-[

But the hands in pockets is perfect.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 02:31:33 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2013, 02:21:31 AM
But the hands in pockets is perfect.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 07, 2013, 01:07:30 PM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/SD9ufhHRmUI/AAAAAAAADg0/X9ph7ag2n4c/s320/9RFmdzLCr9k7b8lfx2psnb9L_500.jpg)

(http://www.dumage.com/img/art/most-amazing-photos-ever/most-amazing-photos-ever02.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on May 07, 2013, 01:18:21 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2013, 02:21:31 AM
But the hands in pockets is perfect.

Then there's this

(http://m3.paperblog.com/i/43/431737/autumn-movie-time-vanilla-sky-2001-L-7xJHbQ.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 07, 2013, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: Parsifal on May 07, 2013, 01:18:21 PM
Then there's this

(http://m3.paperblog.com/i/43/431737/autumn-movie-time-vanilla-sky-2001-L-7xJHbQ.jpeg)

Yeah, I almost posted that one in my OP, but felt it would be a bit cheesy. I am one of the weirdos who actually likes that movie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 07, 2013, 01:26:23 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ulduyGSkxA/UXxFPCyE6KI/AAAAAAAAUzU/J4YEskcdvsI/s1600/cockpit+is+not+a+gay+bar+dr+heckle+funny+wtf+pictures.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 07, 2013, 04:06:44 PM
Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 01:23:36 PM
Yeah, I almost posted that one in my OP, but felt it would be a bit cheesy. I am one of the weirdos who actually likes that movie.

Make that two weirdos. (guilty pleasure, perhaps)  :-[
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 07, 2013, 06:43:54 PM
Quote from: George on May 07, 2013, 01:23:36 PM
Yeah, I almost posted that one in my OP, but felt it would be a bit cheesy. I am one of the weirdos who actually likes that movie.

What movie?

I know that is probably displaying a cultural ignorance of movies that ought to be embarrassing, but actually films occupy only a small place in my life.  The last three movies which I bothered to see in theater at the time of their original release were Star Trek VI, Junior, and Schindler's List; delete the Harry Potter and the LOTR movies, and the list of movies I've seen on cable or via DVD at any time close to its original release boils down to one (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon--or have I messed up the name?)
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2013, 02:21:31 AM
But the hands in pockets is perfect.
I know I'm being picky, but it could be more perfect if you had imitated the scrunching against the cold wind effect of the LP cover (which I assume was meant to play off the title of the first song listed)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 08, 2013, 04:11:52 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 07, 2013, 06:43:54 PM
What movie?

Vanilla Sky.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 09, 2013, 06:31:34 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A3TLz2uCAAAVdSD.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 13, 2013, 04:02:23 PM
(http://www.dailyfunlists.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1175.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on May 13, 2013, 07:27:53 PM
Some unique snapshots from astronaut Chris Hadfield aboard the  International Space Station. (http://news.yahoo.com/photos/astronaut-s-incredible-photos-from-space-slideshow/)



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 30, 2013, 06:38:15 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2d9pfeME91qd7qb5o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 30, 2013, 06:51:25 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dave b on May 30, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
That was almost more than I could Handel.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 30, 2013, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: Dave B. on May 30, 2013, 07:01:30 PM
That was almost more than I could Handel.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 04, 2013, 09:51:29 AM
Wouldn't you want one like this for your birthday, Bill? :) ;)

(http://telescoper.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dscn0592.jpg)

Source (http://telescoper.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/hows-this-for-a-birthday-cake/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on June 04, 2013, 10:27:24 AM
I see even 19th century paintings are verboten if they show flesh.  See Francesco Hayez, Accusa Segreta.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 04, 2013, 10:33:28 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on June 04, 2013, 09:51:29 AM
Wouldn't you want one like this for your birthday, Bill? :) ;)

(http://telescoper.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/dscn0592.jpg)

Source (http://telescoper.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/hows-this-for-a-birthday-cake/)

Coolness!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Bill, have you seen The Cheap Detective? . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 04, 2013, 11:29:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Bill, have you seen The Cheap Detective? . . .

No.  More info, please.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 04, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
Peter Falk, John Houseman, Madeline Kahn, James Coco, Dom Deluise, Stockard Channing, & al., spoofs of The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and I know not what else. Great fun.

Won't you light my fire?

- Sure, I was just looking over your kindling wood.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 04, 2013, 12:06:28 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2013, 11:53:39 AM
Peter Falk, John Houseman, Madeline Kahn, James Coco, Dom Deluise, Stockard Channing, & al., spoofs of The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and I know not what else. Great fun.

Won't you light my fire?

- Sure, I was just looking over your kindling wood.

*out loud chuckle*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 04, 2013, 06:39:46 PM
(http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/51add4626bb3f7425f000012/china-blocks-searches-for-big-yellow-duck-after-brilliant-tiananmen-square-pun.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 06, 2013, 05:08:14 PM
(http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130531-enter-pianocompetition-12-ft_31367287_157710.jpg.ece/BINARY/w700x467/ENTER+PIANOCOMPETITION+12+FT_31367287_157710.JPG)

(http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20130531-enter-pianocompetition-22-ft_31353269_951081.jpg.ece/BINARY/w700x467/ENTER+PIANOCOMPETITION+22+FT_31353269_951081.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on June 08, 2013, 12:47:25 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 04, 2013, 06:39:46 PM
(http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/51add4626bb3f7425f000012/china-blocks-searches-for-big-yellow-duck-after-brilliant-tiananmen-square-pun.jpg)

Those ducks actually look scarier than the tanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 10, 2013, 10:05:37 AM
I tried linking some of the photos I took at the Morikami Museum and Gardens (there's over a hundred of them),  but either Flickr or the forum won't co-operate.

So I can only supply the overall link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on June 10, 2013, 10:19:59 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/9009139186_3c2dff8829_z.jpg)

Works well, it seems. Flickr even gives you the image link embedded in BBCode so that it can be posted in forums. Once you are in the photo's page, click on the 'Arrow emerging from the rectangle' icon

Thanks for sharing the photos. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 10, 2013, 10:31:35 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on June 10, 2013, 10:19:59 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/9009139186_3c2dff8829_z.jpg)

Works well, it seems. Flickr even gives you the image link embedded in BBCode so that it can be posted in forums. Once you are in the photo's page, click on the 'Arrow emerging from the rectangle' icon

Thanks for sharing the photos. :)

Ah.  I was using the wrong code.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 10, 2013, 10:37:07 AM
Let's see if I can do this
Zen garden, early stage (before they were totally abstracted into rock and sand)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/9009156380_810d5535cb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/9009156380/)
A gate along the path
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9007979595_79c61eee16.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/9007979595/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on June 10, 2013, 10:40:32 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 04, 2013, 06:39:46 PM
(http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/51add4626bb3f7425f000012/china-blocks-searches-for-big-yellow-duck-after-brilliant-tiananmen-square-pun.jpg)

Beijing's official position.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 10, 2013, 07:03:10 PM
(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/556/610/7a5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 10, 2013, 07:55:38 PM
From 4chan:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421080_311991568856101_513606820_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/421278_311976765524248_1515722438_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 11, 2013, 02:52:49 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on June 11, 2013, 03:28:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 04, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Bill, have you seen The Cheap Detective? . . .
Does this mean that only the expensive ones can stalk unnoticed?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 11, 2013, 06:37:36 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 10, 2013, 10:37:07 AM
Let's see if I can do this
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/9009156380_810d5535cb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/9009156380/)  (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9007979595_79c61eee16.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/9007979595/)

Thanks Jeffrey for the pics & your link to the MANY photos you took @ the gardens - believe that I made a comment to your trip in another post (probably vacation thread) - been there several times when my in-laws lived in Delray - had some delightful lunches and should probably plan to return - Dave :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on June 17, 2013, 11:03:37 AM
Last Friday, violinist/composer/conductor David Fulmer gave a recital at the Austrian Cultural Forum on Mozart's violin - the first time the instrument has been in the United States - all arranged by the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg. On the program were works by himself, Matthias Pintscher, and (of course) Mozart.

This is me (at right) with Fulmer holding the guest of honor.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 17, 2013, 11:23:50 AM
Quote from: Brewski on June 17, 2013, 11:03:37 AM
Last Friday, violinist/composer/conductor David Fulmer gave a recital at the Austrian Cultural Forum on Mozart's violin - the first time the instrument has been in the United States - all arranged by the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg. On the program were works by himself, Matthias Pintscher, and (of course) Mozart.

Hi Bruce - hope that all is going well for you in the Big Apple!  Susan & I have been going annually in the fall to Montauk, LI to see her aging mother and the thought of re-visiting NYC always comes up, of course!

But, about Wolfie's violin, any special history (e.g. maker, other owners, etc.)?  Thanks - Dave :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 17, 2013, 11:35:10 AM
Quote from: Brewski on June 17, 2013, 11:03:37 AM
Last Friday, violinist/composer/conductor David Fulmer gave a recital at the Austrian Cultural Forum on Mozart's violin - the first time the instrument has been in the United States - all arranged by the Mozarteum Foundation Salzburg. On the program were works by himself, Matthias Pintscher, and (of course) Mozart.

This is me (at right) with Fulmer holding the guest of honor.

--Bruce
I heard about this on the radio. They made sure to be as inconspicuous as possible while transporting it, rather than put on a show of high security.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on June 17, 2013, 11:39:32 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 17, 2013, 11:23:50 AM
Hi Bruce - hope that all is going well for you in the Big Apple!  Susan & I have been going annually in the fall to Montauk, LI to see her aging mother and the thought of re-visiting NYC always comes up, of course!

Well, come by any time! (And fully acknowledging the reality of many of us, with aging parents...)

Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 17, 2013, 11:23:50 AMBut, about Wolfie's violin, any special history (e.g. maker, other owners, etc.)?  Thanks - Dave :)

I don't have the Mozarteum Foundation handout with me at the moment, but I believe there was a period of time in the mid-20th century when apparently the instrument was not tracked (a thought that slightly blows my mind, that such an instrument could be "lost"). The Foundation acquired it in the mid-1950s (IIRC) and makes a point to have people play it. I'll get more information later.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Geo Dude on June 17, 2013, 05:55:47 PM
I'm sure a few members will appreciate this one. (http://imgur.com/gallery/0ancqz5)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 17, 2013, 05:57:39 PM
Quote from: Geo Dude on June 17, 2013, 05:55:47 PM
I'm sure a few members will appreciate this one. (http://imgur.com/gallery/0ancqz5)

That is a good one, thanks, Geo!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 17, 2013, 08:10:29 PM
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1127758/thumbs/o-KELLY-ROWLAND-ALBUM-COVER-570.jpg?6)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 19, 2013, 07:09:25 PM
(http://i.minus.com/jbgSKN6laoZeQC.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 28, 2013, 05:20:16 PM
A few pics from Cracked.com's If Movie Characters' Timing Had Been Slightly Off, some of them weren't funny at all, but I did like these two.

(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/5/4/2/187542_slide.jpg?v=1)  (http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/5/3/1/187531_slide.jpg?v=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 28, 2013, 06:54:01 PM
(http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/new-yorker-cover-bert-ernie-gay-marriage-580.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 28, 2013, 07:06:02 PM
What is that they are watching on TV?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 28, 2013, 07:09:34 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 28, 2013, 06:54:01 PM
(http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/new-yorker-cover-bert-ernie-gay-marriage-580.jpg)

Hmm....I wonder how Sesame Street will feel about the inference, here.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 28, 2013, 07:14:24 PM
Quote from: George on June 28, 2013, 07:06:02 PM
What is that they are watching on TV?

Hey, George. It's the High Court :)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 28, 2013, 07:16:48 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on June 28, 2013, 07:14:24 PM
Hey, George. It's the High Court :)

Hey Don! Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on June 28, 2013, 07:21:47 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on June 28, 2013, 07:09:34 PM
Hmm....I wonder how Sesame Street will feel about the inference, here.

Well, didn't we all suspected it already?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 28, 2013, 07:39:47 PM
Quote from: springrite on June 28, 2013, 07:21:47 PM
Well, didn't we all suspected it already?

I wouldn't go that far. Obviously anyone can read anything into anything but growing up I certainly never got that impression.

But my main point is will a major player like Sesame Street® give the New Yorker leverage to play that card?


Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 03, 2013, 05:06:52 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/zepaveza.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 03, 2013, 05:12:41 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 03, 2013, 05:06:52 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/zepaveza.jpg)

An understatement...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 03, 2013, 05:15:24 AM
Somewhere, Larry David is wiping green chalk off his fingers...
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 03, 2013, 05:19:35 AM
Quote from: George on July 03, 2013, 05:15:24 AM
Somewhere, Larry David is wiping green chalk off his fingers...

Well played, George. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 03, 2013, 05:36:36 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 03, 2013, 05:19:35 AM
Well played, George. :)

Pre-tty, pre-tty, pre-tty, pre-tty good?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 03, 2013, 05:47:43 AM
Quote from: George on July 03, 2013, 05:36:36 AM
Pre-tty, pre-tty, pre-tty, pre-tty good?

Hey George, heard of Larry David's new movie?

http://youtu.be/BQ7p_q9SpoE
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 03, 2013, 10:03:19 AM
No, wow!! Looks great, thanks!!!

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on July 18, 2013, 02:54:32 AM
Waiting for the gentlemen's game* to begin...

(http://www.espncricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/162200/162219.jpg)

[left-click to enlarge]

Source (http://www.espncricinfo.com/the-ashes-2013/content/image/652599.html?object=566933;page=1)





*Let the mockery begin!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 24, 2013, 03:55:54 AM
The Russian special police unit doesn't try to hide their anti-gay feelings  8)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/OMON.jpg/420px-OMON.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on July 24, 2013, 07:04:14 PM
(http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/uploads/2011/03/alex-olson-crail-tap-video1.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lui86r8WkC1r1j851o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 27, 2013, 06:47:46 PM
(http://www.phuketboatshow.com/cms/media/Umbrella-frog.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on July 31, 2013, 01:40:51 AM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/198661_1399014833652327_162633425_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 31, 2013, 02:43:25 AM
(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9170/zat6.jpg)

An early shot of Aretha Franklin, from the Columbia years.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 31, 2013, 06:43:45 PM
Some cool pictures of Schnittke:

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/15650435/Alfred+Schnittke.jpg)

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/58136215/Alfred+Schnittke+01.png)

(http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/54894505/Alfred+Schnittke+schnittke.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4402097334_fbf0050ec4.jpg)

(http://cdn.calisphere.org/data/13030/q2/c81j97q2/files/c81j97q2-FILEID-1.42.43.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 01, 2013, 05:27:28 PM
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5eY0c1g-zJw/SgjMC3Ah89I/AAAAAAAAAEg/jmqHp0CKYaI/cool%20star%20wars%20photo%20pink%20darth%20vader%20hello%20kitty%5B11%5D.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 01, 2013, 06:21:49 PM
(http://www.starwarstoybox.com/1055-2567-thickbox/at-first-stormtrooper-t-shirt.jpg)

(http://shirtoid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stormtrooper-emotions.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 02, 2013, 06:50:29 PM
(http://www.saint.org/images/actors/marais-1_3x4.jpg) (http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/59592003.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 02, 2013, 07:47:41 PM
Quote from: modUltralaser on August 02, 2013, 06:50:29 PM
(http://www.saint.org/images/actors/marais-1_3x4.jpg) (http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/59592003.jpg)

Jean Marais?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 02, 2013, 07:52:07 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 02, 2013, 07:47:41 PM
Jean Marais?

*finger on nose*

So pretty.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 02, 2013, 08:09:03 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/954742_1400308720189605_1580742315_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 06, 2013, 10:06:23 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/q71/1150304_1402294726657671_1119632667_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 07, 2013, 09:08:40 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1098034_1402734509947026_487859569_n.jpg)(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1150371_1402734519947025_764083181_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on August 08, 2013, 03:03:55 PM
The Peanuts:

(http://hornmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/peanutsMahler.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 08, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on August 08, 2013, 03:03:55 PM
The Peanuts:

(http://hornmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/peanutsMahler.jpg)

A Daniel reference? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Lisztianwagner on August 08, 2013, 03:10:35 PM
Quote from: North Star on August 08, 2013, 03:08:16 PM
A Daniel reference? ;D

;D ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 08, 2013, 05:20:13 PM
Quote from: Lisztianwagner on August 08, 2013, 03:03:55 PM
The Peanuts:

(http://hornmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/peanutsMahler.jpg)

Post of the month year!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 11, 2013, 06:37:55 PM
(http://noneco.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/www-noneco-com229.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 12, 2013, 08:09:25 PM
(http://cdn12.lbstatic.nu/files/looks/medium/2013/05/09/3027658_lookbook_coral.jpg?1368117156)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 12, 2013, 08:41:36 PM
This may be my current favorite piece of architecture: House of Soviets

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5056/5464167329_8cd5631b31_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 12, 2013, 09:10:08 PM
Ryugyong Hotel:

(http://www.nkeconwatch.com/nk-uploads/ryugyong-feb-2009.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on August 12, 2013, 09:30:59 PM
Quote from: Philo (Artist formerly known as) on August 12, 2013, 08:41:36 PM
This may be my current favorite piece of architecture: House of Soviets

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5056/5464167329_8cd5631b31_z.jpg)

The geometry reminds me on this site.  AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ. 

(http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/08/large_bell.JPG)

When I visited there, in its heyday, there were no vines growing across the carpet in the atrium.  I wonder if there are any larger abandoned buildings in North America.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 12, 2013, 09:33:24 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on August 12, 2013, 09:30:59 PM
The geometry reminds me on this site.  AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ. 

(http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/08/large_bell.JPG)

When I visited there, in its heyday, there were no vines growing across the carpet in the atrium.  I wonder if there are any larger abandoned buildings in North America.

Envious. I'd wager there are buildings abandoned in the US but probably not on that scale.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 13, 2013, 02:40:45 AM
There are a couple of abandoned skyscrapers in Detroit, a half abandoned city.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 13, 2013, 06:34:28 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 13, 2013, 02:40:45 AM
There are a couple of abandoned skyscrapers in Detroit, a half abandoned city.

True. Doesn't even look real any more.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 13, 2013, 06:39:57 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on August 12, 2013, 09:30:59 PM
I wonder if there are any larger abandoned buildings in North America.

The abandoned site of what-would-have-been the Superconducting Super Collider in Texas might fit your bill. Any single building may not be as big you are looking for, but considering the scale of the project, it's a ghost town.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on August 13, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
Quote from: Opus106 on August 13, 2013, 06:39:57 AM
The abandoned site of what-would-have-been the Superconducting Super Collider in Texas might fit your bill. Any single building may not be as big you are looking for, but considering the scale of the project, it's a ghost town.

That's an interesting comparison and contrast (Bell Labs was one of the most active research centers in the world for decades and the SSC was abandoned before it was complete).  I'm not sure which one is physically larger.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 13, 2013, 07:30:55 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 13, 2013, 02:40:45 AM
There are a couple of abandoned skyscrapers in Detroit, a half abandoned city.
It would be fun to play a game of tag in Detroit, where one team dresses up as zombies and the others are the humans- just because it would be the perfect setting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 13, 2013, 08:20:07 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 13, 2013, 02:40:45 AM
There are a couple of abandoned skyscrapers in Detroit, a half abandoned city.

Sad, but true. A real pitiful sight for sure. In 5-10 years, the whole city will be abandoned. Maybe even sooner than that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 13, 2013, 06:20:54 PM
Thanks Scarpia and Opus106.

Likely the most technological advanced feat in regards to city building: Masdar City

(http://blacklemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/masdar.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 13, 2013, 09:47:56 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1004821_1405422553011555_762724601_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 14, 2013, 10:39:58 AM
(http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sIxr.PfS9az3w78IYDgmnA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTE4NztweW9mZj0wO3E9ODU7dz02MDA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ucomics.com/dt130814.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 14, 2013, 06:28:37 PM
Quote from: Todd on August 14, 2013, 10:39:58 AM
(http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sIxr.PfS9az3w78IYDgmnA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTE4NztweW9mZj0wO3E9ODU7dz02MDA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ucomics.com/dt130814.gif)

lol

I love Love LOve LOVe LOVE this ice:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936528_1405770666310077_192547347_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 14, 2013, 06:47:35 PM
Some cool pictures of Lutoslawski:

(http://cdn.calisphere.org/data/13030/t8/c85d8pt8/files/c85d8pt8-FILEID-1.10.43.jpg)

(http://boleslawlutoslawski.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BL-Witold-Lutoslawski-z-oknem.jpg)

(https://infolab.censa.pl/wp-content/uploads/biuletyn_2013/maj/3/Lutoslawski_6.png)

(http://www.culture.pl/image/image_gallery?uuid=65870cd2-eed4-42a9-a877-cd3500f9c4dd&groupId=10162&t=1363945980291)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: modUltralaser on August 15, 2013, 06:46:03 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q71/1175142_1405217229698754_1231236160_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 20, 2013, 08:40:34 AM
Jack Spencer
(http://jackspencer.com/media/original/MISCANTHIUS.jpg) (http://jackspencer.com/This-Land/23/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 21, 2013, 03:12:55 AM
Good news for those who are interested in the hidden treasures of Brussels!

The pavillion that houses Jef Lambeaux bas relief "Les passions humaines" will - finally - be restaured!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Temple_of_Human_Passions.jpg)

See Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Human_Passions


http://i22.servimg.com/u/f22/13/92/55/60/p1060010.jpg

Afaik, one still has to ask for the key at the entrance of the Museum for art and History.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on August 22, 2013, 11:57:28 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--O2TZHtBwMI/Ug5Bb8gLrcI/AAAAAAABcf4/qXSy55IA8MA/s1600/7.gif)

How trombones are made.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 28, 2013, 03:53:58 PM
Can't get enough of this character. There was even a British post-metal group that named themselves after her, "Rinoa."


(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/rinoamyloves/Decorated%20images/ff8-08-rinoa.jpg)

(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRcq-1D6Kuzz9CQm3DJgltIXmoLVDf0RSgHzMvg42pHcxXMxgPf)

(http://th04.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/344/2/e/rinoa_heartilly_cosplay_by_princessrin0a-d3429ab.jpg)

(http://www.angelfire.com/sd/turksexpo/images/rinoa01.jpg)

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/362/d/a/rinoa__s_signature_pose_by_veronicavae-d35v9xc.jpg)

Maybe it's that mysterious smile...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 28, 2013, 06:17:02 PM
(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/200/484012121_a4b45578f3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 28, 2013, 06:46:46 PM
Too bad they couldn't fight smallpox!  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on August 31, 2013, 11:15:50 PM

(http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/1309/fires_mccolgan_960.jpg)
Forest fire in Bitterroot Valley, USA. (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130901.html)

Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 01, 2013, 03:40:01 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/02/vu5aqa5a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 01, 2013, 05:35:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/Fm8FJ8la2VU


Not so much a picture as a video, but I do like it, so hopefully it counts.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 01, 2013, 05:56:57 PM
These are too good and too relevant.

From the New York Times' "The Strip":

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/09/09/opinion/9-1-strip-web/9-1-strip-web-jumbo.png)

and these slides:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#7
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#8
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#12
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#14
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#17
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/the-strip.html?ref=sunday#28
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 03, 2013, 10:19:29 AM
Not exactly a picture I like; rather, a photo of a door I like (but there is no favorite door thread, so I post here  :) )

Some background: we lost the key to our kitchen door. The door hasn't been opened in years; the Rollladen (rolling shutters) haven't been opened in months. Yesterday we had a new ceiling and light fixture installed. When we opened the shutters to let light in for the workmen, this is what we saw: ivy had taken over. In person, it's like a 3D Monet painting. Really beautiful. Sometimes it pays to let nature take over  8)

Left click to enlarge

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/sep2013/P9030030_800_crop.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 03, 2013, 11:04:20 AM
Some cool pictures of Panufnik:

(http://panufnik.com/wp-content/gallery/photographs/panufnik-at-work-in-his-studio.jpg)

(http://atuneadayblogdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/andrzejimage.jpg)

(http://s371218328.websitehome.co.uk/andrzejpanufnik/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/links_page.jpg)

(http://s371218328.websitehome.co.uk/andrzejpanufnik/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/contact.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 06, 2013, 07:28:40 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/yna182/pic_147_clean_790_zps869edd16.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 06, 2013, 05:07:03 PM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/29/article-2405662-1B83CC9A000005DC-704_634x495.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 07, 2013, 12:13:37 AM

(http://spaceweather.com/submissions/pics/b/Ben-Cooper-LADEE_1378531705.jpg)
[Source (http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=86421)]

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 10, 2013, 06:54:15 AM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7724907008/h4BB8FC22/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 11, 2013, 09:33:41 AM
(http://jokegurus.com/wp-content/uploads/post-glam-speed-folk.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 11, 2013, 10:16:17 AM
NP: Charles Mingus, "Don't Be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid, Too"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 15, 2013, 06:04:19 AM
(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/q71/565049_566035906800155_19760635_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/q71/1185640_566458823424530_1549155053_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 15, 2013, 10:02:49 AM
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/5695/n1if.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 15, 2013, 10:07:45 AM
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9458/r3ow.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 15, 2013, 10:09:50 AM
(http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/3750/aunq.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on September 15, 2013, 10:12:39 AM
Quote from: George on September 15, 2013, 10:02:49 AM
(http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/5695/n1if.png)

Sunk.  "Afternoon, buddy.  Still pouring rain here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 15, 2013, 10:17:30 AM
Quote from: Bogey on September 15, 2013, 10:12:39 AM
Sunk.  "Afternoon, buddy.  Still pouring rain here.

Bummer!

Afternoon! Sunny and 70 here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 15, 2013, 10:18:28 AM
Rainy and in the 80s here.   
I'm grabbing some of those for Facebook.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on September 15, 2013, 10:21:09 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on September 15, 2013, 10:18:28 AM
Rainy and in the 80s here.   
I'm grabbing some of those for Facebook.

Sunny and 100 here in Hangzhou. Can't wait to get to Shanghai tomorrow where it is only 95. Then it will be Taiyuan, in the 70's.

Now, that photo of Monk sure looks cool. I've got to remember to listen to some Monk tomorrow!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 17, 2013, 10:59:56 AM
(http://www.giga.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/star-trek-gewinnspiel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2013, 11:04:05 AM
Quote from: springrite on September 15, 2013, 10:21:09 AM
Now, that photo of Monk sure looks cool. I've got to remember to listen to some Monk tomorrow!

It's a detail of the cover art for Underground (though perhaps you knew that).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 19, 2013, 08:25:50 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kI4oXN5c3fE/TqqgiNKTZgI/AAAAAAAAAP0/633kVpPxIlg/w497-h373/2895_4cfc.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: snyprrr on September 19, 2013, 08:38:43 AM
Quote from: The Six on September 19, 2013, 08:25:50 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kI4oXN5c3fE/TqqgiNKTZgI/AAAAAAAAAP0/633kVpPxIlg/w497-h373/2895_4cfc.gif)

30 Years  of Film Advancement in 30 Seconds.

Yer vid's making it hard to type haha- anyhow, this is what the future's gonna look like. Wait till third world countries can do this, ugh. :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 19, 2013, 09:05:29 AM
Quote from: snyprrr on September 19, 2013, 08:38:43 AM
Yer vid's making it hard to type haha- anyhow, this is what the future's gonna look like. Wait till third world countries can do this, ugh. :(

It is from what is largely a so-called third world country.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 19, 2013, 09:32:36 AM
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/91/b3hd.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 19, 2013, 09:33:16 AM
(http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5084/xpj8.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 19, 2013, 01:29:16 PM
Quote from: Opus106 on September 19, 2013, 09:05:29 AM
It is from what is largely a so-called third world country.
One of those over-the-top Indian action movies?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Opus106 on September 19, 2013, 11:06:43 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 19, 2013, 01:29:16 PM
One of those over-the-top Indian action movies?

Yep.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on September 19, 2013, 11:28:05 PM
Hey The Six, what movie is that?  I am not usually into gonzo "men's action" pictures, but that scene just improved my life.  I am in a Goa trance.
I mean it, I just watched it like eight times in a row and my day is totally better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on September 20, 2013, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: The Six on September 19, 2013, 08:25:50 AM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kI4oXN5c3fE/TqqgiNKTZgI/AAAAAAAAAP0/633kVpPxIlg/w497-h373/2895_4cfc.gif)

Where does his fancy white police cruiser vanish off to?


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on September 20, 2013, 08:18:10 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on September 20, 2013, 08:06:15 PM
Where does his fancy white police cruiser vanish off to?

It rolls up a few seconds later, saying "Michael-ji, I do wish you'd take it a bit easier on the antilock brakes..."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on September 20, 2013, 08:20:43 PM
Quote from: Octave on September 20, 2013, 08:18:10 PM
It rolls up a few seconds later, saying "Michael-ji, I do wish you'd take it a bit easier on the antilock brakes..."

:D  Yeah, I see it now. Handy how it noodles off to just the right spot.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on September 20, 2013, 08:22:19 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on September 20, 2013, 08:06:15 PM
Where does his fancy white police cruiser vanish off to?

It's there, in the background of the right part of the frame at the end of the sequence.  The suspension of the laws of physics is what makes the video fun.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on September 20, 2013, 08:54:21 PM
Quote from: snyprrr on September 19, 2013, 08:38:43 AM
Yer vid's making it hard to type haha- anyhow, this is what the future's gonna look like. Wait till third world countries can do this, ugh. :(

It will be great!  That is one of the very few futures I am looking forward to.  I predict transformation (probably not quite to the point of redemption) of all the awfulness that Hollywood hath wrought.  I believe the spirit of generosity will be greater, as well, even if it comes clothed in jest: as in LAGAAN, where all the evil British colonists have perfect teeth.  Down with verisimilitude!

Godard: "I look forward to the end of cinema with optimism."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 30, 2013, 06:57:57 PM
Tifa Lockhart cosplay

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c0/91/1b/c0911b5c693ec0905d044d9ec8e3b0df.jpg) (http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/08/e5/99/08e5991e440a2786a39c847217f2a40f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 30, 2013, 07:12:40 PM
We really need to get you a girlfriend, Greg. ;) :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 01, 2013, 02:21:27 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 30, 2013, 07:12:40 PM
We really need to get you a girlfriend, Greg. ;) :laugh:
What's a "girlfriend?" Don't make up words I don't understand.  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 02, 2013, 08:15:21 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/diPCS5C.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 03, 2013, 09:54:10 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/SMe47W9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 04, 2013, 04:27:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/HWMTM8H.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on October 06, 2013, 05:51:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/PXkn0bH.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 09, 2013, 12:24:42 PM
(http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/misc/Karate%20Ref%20Fight.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 20, 2013, 10:33:48 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/bz2Zw2O.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 24, 2013, 06:28:50 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2183782/83390524.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 24, 2013, 08:56:15 PM
Gifs of people potentially getting hurt thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 24, 2013, 09:30:38 PM
Here's a little something more heartwarming, just for you!

(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1106165/cp3cam.gif)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/946962_209577002524597_14634642_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 25, 2013, 02:39:15 AM
Ok, cute panda bears makes everything better.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 27, 2013, 12:15:56 PM
Perhaps the greatest blog post in the history of Tumblr:

http://trumpetangst.tumblr.com/post/64216370126/musical-notation-as-described-by-cats
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on October 30, 2013, 09:55:46 PM
This must have been posted already, but I can't trawl the thread right now.

(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y434/8ve/sse5o_zps36f85178.jpg) (http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/8ve/media/sse5o_zps36f85178.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on October 31, 2013, 03:26:03 AM
(http://bostonherald.com/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/media/2013/10/31/103013redsoxce028.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2013, 05:11:33 AM
Ah, that inning when they did a scene from The Life of Birds . . . .
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 31, 2013, 05:23:31 AM
From another angle...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/31/ygezuse6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on October 31, 2013, 11:13:59 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 31, 2013, 05:23:31 AM
From another angle...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/31/ygezuse6.jpg)

Safe call confirmed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 01, 2013, 01:01:28 PM
Boston Common

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/02/nabeba2e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 01, 2013, 05:51:46 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 01, 2013, 01:01:28 PM
Boston Common

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/02/nabeba2e.jpg)

Nothing common about it....Boston Beautiful.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 03, 2013, 04:40:37 AM
Spano has a chuckle on the podium...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/03/a3etypeq.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 03, 2013, 04:41:23 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 03, 2013, 04:40:37 AM
Spano has a chuckle on the podium...
Hopefully it's just a chuckle.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 03, 2013, 04:54:30 AM
Quote from: Greg on November 03, 2013, 04:41:23 AM
Hopefully it's just a chuckle.

Ha! I was trying to keep it PG on here, but yes let's hope for just the chuckle.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on November 03, 2013, 06:49:26 AM
Looks more like a spanospasm.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 03, 2013, 07:09:33 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on November 03, 2013, 06:49:26 AM
Looks more like a spanospasm.

Or Spanogasm.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 03, 2013, 07:58:00 AM
Some of Freddy Krueger:

(http://patdollard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/freddy-krueger.jpg)

(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11/118136/2367709-8babddff6ad21c3375ae3bd6a7c1609b.jpg)

(http://ttcritic.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/nightmare-on-elm.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on November 03, 2013, 06:17:13 PM
(http://cdn.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/04-tiv8PJ4.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on November 03, 2013, 06:18:01 PM
(http://cdn.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20-mpmap0F.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 04, 2013, 08:15:12 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lputj1VhyQ1qaw0cco1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 05, 2013, 07:06:12 AM
(http://www.usnews.com/usnews/php/galleries/image.php/2437/10/10.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fafner on November 05, 2013, 07:23:33 AM
(http://blogs.artinfo.com/silhouettes/files/2011/08/Picture-5.png)

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 05, 2013, 07:59:36 AM
(http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/729/overrides/snow-landscape-japan_72960_990x742.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sammy on November 05, 2013, 01:27:38 PM
Quote from: Fafner on November 05, 2013, 07:23:33 AM
(http://blogs.artinfo.com/silhouettes/files/2011/08/Picture-5.png)

8)

Fantastic legs and she plays well also. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Artem on November 05, 2013, 06:18:48 PM
What's that guy looking at on the last photo? Such a dreamy look on his face.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 05, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
I'm probably the only one that thinks she looks terrible in those pictures. Watching her play on video leaves me with a more favorable impression of her appearance; not to mention I was impressed her interpretations.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on November 06, 2013, 02:03:20 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 05, 2013, 06:33:29 PM
I'm probably the only one that thinks she looks terrible in those pictures. Watching her play on video leaves me with a more favorable impression of her appearance; not to mention I was impressed her interpretations.

I see.  That's the first time I've heard her fine womanly assets called 'interpretations'.   :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 06, 2013, 02:06:24 PM
Quote from: Scots John on November 06, 2013, 02:03:20 PM
I see.  That's the first time I've heard her fine womanly assets called 'interpretations'.   :P

Interesting interpretation of Greg's post, John.

;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on November 08, 2013, 12:53:51 AM
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y434/8ve/GrimBunny_zps97b3625f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 08, 2013, 04:43:49 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2315435/83610148.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on November 09, 2013, 07:06:35 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 08, 2013, 04:43:49 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2315435/83610148.gif)

Cruel joke! It could only have been masterminded by the evil fiend, Hannibal Leporid!

(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y434/8ve/GrimBunny_zps97b3625f.jpg)

Smile for the camera, Clarice ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on November 09, 2013, 07:28:18 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 08, 2013, 04:43:49 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2315435/83610148.gif)

You'll love the elaborate, wordless pranks pulled by Canada's TV show "Just for Laughs":

http://www.youtube.com/v/662KGcqjT5Q
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 09, 2013, 10:31:04 AM
Quote from: Brian on November 09, 2013, 07:28:18 AM
You'll love the elaborate, wordless pranks pulled by Canada's TV show "Just for Laughs":

http://www.youtube.com/v/662KGcqjT5Q

Those are good!
Here's my personal favorite, Japanese portable toilet pranks...

http://www.youtube.com/v/MxYO_QDcDBM
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 09, 2013, 11:55:59 AM
(http://cl.jroo.me/z3/z/P/_/d/a.baa-Two-drunk-dogs.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 10, 2013, 05:47:38 AM
R&B saxophonist Big Jay McNeely, a photo from 1953, colorized

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/Colorized-Historical-Photos-201-BigJayMcNeely.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 14, 2013, 03:39:20 AM
Goya's Caprichos is such a wonderful series. :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Museo_del_Prado_-_Goya_-_Caprichos_-_No._03_-_Que_viene_el_Coco.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 14, 2013, 01:25:21 PM
(http://static.music.cbc.ca/v2/blogs/images/40/40343/ozawa-auerbach-hulton-getty142064103_1108124026998_16x9_620x350.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 14, 2013, 01:30:30 PM
(http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/74/7484/FQYQ100Z/posters/shannon-wheeler-sisyphus-pushes-the-boulder-up-a-hill-but-his-wife-casually-pushes-against-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 14, 2013, 02:55:59 PM
(https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/574681_10151752393168231_48633539_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 15, 2013, 08:53:55 AM
Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph of Goebbels, who had recently learned that Eisenstaedt was Jewish. (Carlton Hotel during Goebbels' first trip abroad to attend the League of Nations, in 1933)

(http://blog.kevinmoloney.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eisenstaedt-goebbels.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 15, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZKDgShCEAAoDaa.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on November 16, 2013, 07:35:10 AM
Quote from: The Six on November 15, 2013, 07:02:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZKDgShCEAAoDaa.jpg:large)

;D

They don't look very eager to make the tackle, do they?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 16, 2013, 07:50:10 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/siwahkj.png?1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 19, 2013, 11:38:18 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/DBVUsObh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vQiZnjj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pVX5p1Lh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/celkbv5h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PQ2CvbU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/uCzKd84h.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fafner on November 21, 2013, 02:48:05 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 15, 2013, 08:53:55 AM
Alfred Eisenstaedt's photograph of Goebbels, who had recently learned that Eisenstaedt was Jewish. (Carlton Hotel during Goebbels' first trip abroad to attend the League of Nations, in 1933)

(http://blog.kevinmoloney.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/eisenstaedt-goebbels.jpg)

It reminded me of this interview:

http://www.youtube.com/v/BMP18WixiVo 

:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 25, 2013, 06:43:25 AM
(http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3621689/bonnerpg.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 25, 2013, 07:07:03 AM
Probably just sick of taking the ball up the floor as a point guard.  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 29, 2013, 04:38:49 PM
Eugène Atget - Versailles, The Orangerie Staircase, 1901
(http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ph/original/DP124793.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 02, 2013, 12:11:40 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/e62fddefef8392c16134d851e2db473e/tumblr_mwz9qhWepg1qduewro1_1280.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 02, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
Dude, and I thought Japanese was bad with the homonyms!  ;D

I really like the consistent spelling and cool-sounding words that Finnish has to offer. Probably my second or third favorite language, if I ever made a list. I doubt I'll ever really learn it since there's pretty much no need to, but I do remember having some fun learning some basic grammar and such a few years ago. I remember thinking it was quite inflective, which I normally don't like, but the words sounded so cool that I ended up seeing it as a positive thing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 02, 2013, 10:47:56 PM
Quote from: Greg on December 02, 2013, 06:51:44 PM
Dude, and I thought Japanese was bad with the homonyms!  ;D

I really like the consistent spelling and cool-sounding words that Finnish has to offer. Probably my second or third favorite language, if I ever made a list. I doubt I'll ever really learn it since there's pretty much no need to, but I do remember having some fun learning some basic grammar and such a few years ago. I remember thinking it was quite inflective, which I normally don't like, but the words sounded so cool that I ended up seeing it as a positive thing.

Yeah, the inflections must be pretty strange to English speakers :D

talo-ssa-ni-kin-ko, where talo = house, -ssa = in, -ni = my, -kin = too, and -ko = question.
Quote from: Wikipedia (Inflection)Hungarian and Finnish, in particular, often simply concatenate suffixes. For example, Finnish talossanikinko "in my house, too?" consists of talo-ssa-ni-kin-ko.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 03, 2013, 08:29:48 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lx8uyTozlvo/Ufrg66_9HZI/AAAAAAAAO_I/YtDrt0Re1fc/s1600/img-dm_be_like_han.jpg)


(Click to enlarge.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 03, 2013, 09:27:09 PM
(http://jp14.r0tt.com/l_d556ac60-dfaf-11e2-9a29-8160fe600014.jpg)

(http://img.chan4chan.com/img/2011-12-24/Cat.gif)

(http://img.chan4chan.com/img/2011-05-09/33490.gif)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 03, 2013, 11:05:27 PM
Quote from: The Six on December 03, 2013, 09:27:09 PM

(http://img.chan4chan.com/img/2011-12-24/Cat.gif)


This gif needs the Wilhelm scream.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 04, 2013, 03:25:25 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on December 03, 2013, 11:05:27 PM
This gif needs the Wilhelm scream.

This will take you to the video I made  8)

http://imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013?w=4&z=9&g=catwilhelmscream.wmv


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on December 04, 2013, 03:49:27 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 04, 2013, 03:25:25 AM
This will take you to the video I made  8)

http://imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013?w=4&z=9&g=catwilhelmscream.wmv


Sarge

Brilliant!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on December 04, 2013, 03:51:24 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 04, 2013, 03:25:25 AM
This will take you to the video I made  8)

http://imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013?w=4&z=9&g=catwilhelmscream.wmv


Sarge

"Geronimooooo!"   8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 04, 2013, 04:27:11 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/amazondeliverydrone.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 04, 2013, 03:27:07 PM
ALL-TIME CLASSIC

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/198e80usxofatgif/ku-medium.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 04, 2013, 04:36:41 PM
Quote from: The Six on December 04, 2013, 03:27:07 PM
ALL-TIME CLASSIC

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/198e80usxofatgif/ku-medium.gif)

Awesome!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 04, 2013, 05:51:23 PM
Quote from: The Six on December 04, 2013, 03:27:07 PM
ALL-TIME CLASSIC

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/198e80usxofatgif/ku-medium.gif)

Lol... :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 11, 2013, 05:34:26 AM
(http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20131110/rs_560x415-131210091220-560-presidentobama-selfie.jpg-Shot-2013-12-10-at-12.07.jpg)



Putting the 'fun' back in funeral.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 12, 2013, 06:34:37 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 11, 2013, 05:34:26 AM
(http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20131110/rs_560x415-131210091220-560-presidentobama-selfie.jpg-Shot-2013-12-10-at-12.07.jpg)



Putting the 'fun' back in funeral.

He could have as well scratch on the bench with his penknife "Barack was here!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on December 12, 2013, 07:04:44 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 11, 2013, 05:34:26 AM
(http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20131110/rs_560x415-131210091220-560-presidentobama-selfie.jpg-Shot-2013-12-10-at-12.07.jpg)



Putting the 'fun' back in funeral.

Adolescent, narcissistic America is well reflected here!   :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on December 12, 2013, 07:21:56 AM
The wife did not look too pleased...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 12, 2013, 07:29:27 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 12, 2013, 06:34:37 AMHe could have as well scratch on the bench with his penknife "Barack was here!"


He needed to do something, because otherwise no one would have known he was in attendance.




Quote from: springrite on December 12, 2013, 07:21:56 AMThe wife did not look too pleased...


Mrs Obama is continuing the long, proud tradition of having to sit politely by as her husband does something foolish.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 12, 2013, 04:07:22 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 12, 2013, 07:04:44 AM
Adolescent, narcissistic America is well reflected here!   :(

How's that?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 15, 2013, 11:52:25 AM
How to make a left turn in Michigan in the winter:

http://www.youtube.com/v/YeqG0CqzHq4


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 15, 2013, 11:55:57 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 15, 2013, 11:52:25 AM
How to make a left turn in Michigan in the winter:

http://www.youtube.com/v/YeqG0CqzHq4


Sarge

Lol...yeah. That's one hell of a left turn! :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Eli on December 15, 2013, 07:08:56 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 06, 2012, 08:55:38 AM
But the question is, do they love you back? That's an issue I've been dealing with.

Ditto.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 16, 2013, 01:34:18 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 12, 2013, 07:29:27 AM

He needed to do something, because otherwise no one would have known he was in attendance.


You racist pig! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

LMAOL ROTFL  :D :D :D :D :D 

Post of the year!!!!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 17, 2013, 07:08:14 AM
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/589564bc8afd1ec0ae81f78d156030d7/tumblr_mwofsm4lgE1s71q1zo1_r1_1280.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 17, 2013, 07:41:53 AM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/9031408895_c4c80e6936_b.jpg)


Quote from: The Six on December 17, 2013, 07:08:14 AM
[i mg]https://www.stripperweb.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35784&d=1387252362[/img]
Apparently stripperweb.com/forum only shows its content to members. Which might well be a good thing...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 17, 2013, 07:59:45 AM
Strippers are highly reputable people!

(http://i.imgur.com/TnsFL5S.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 19, 2013, 06:27:57 AM
Practical.
(http://www.cutlers-hallamshire.org.uk/uploads/images/norfolk%20knife%20500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 19, 2013, 11:48:30 AM
Quote from: North Star on December 19, 2013, 06:27:57 AM
Practical.
(http://www.cutlers-hallamshire.org.uk/uploads/images/norfolk%20knife%20500.jpg)

Makes my Swiss army knife seem so inadequate ...          :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 19, 2013, 12:30:37 PM
It's almost Christmas!



(http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=urn:gvn:SFA04:SFA002003382&role=image&size=variable)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 19, 2013, 12:38:57 PM
(http://markdroberts.com/images/MadonnaBruegel.jpg)

Bruegel


(http://babylonbaroque.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/772px-weihnachten_1892.jpg?w=450&h=349)

The tree!


(http://cdn.iofferphoto.com/img/item/533/322/468/2013-new-givenchy-madonna-and-child-men-s-t-shirt-tee-efb8.jpg)


Givenchy
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 22, 2013, 04:54:58 AM
http://mom.me/toddler/8998-hilariously-outrageous-vintage-ads/?icid=maing-grid7|maing15|dl8|sec1_lnk1%26pLid%3D421818 (http://mom.me/toddler/8998-hilariously-outrageous-vintage-ads/?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing15%7Cdl8%7Csec1_lnk1%26pLid%3D421818)

Some great pictures of real ads that could never run today!

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 22, 2013, 04:56:04 AM
more ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 22, 2013, 04:59:04 AM
one more ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 22, 2013, 06:13:48 AM
LMAO
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on December 22, 2013, 10:57:18 PM
No really it's rather sad.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 04:42:48 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on December 22, 2013, 04:56:04 AM
more ...

Mmm, start that toothrot early!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2013, 04:43:57 AM
The Soda Pop Board of America . . . YCMTSU (You Cannot Make This Stuff Up)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 05:26:24 AM
Quote from: The new erato on December 22, 2013, 10:57:18 PM
No really it's rather sad.

I know, but it's funny too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 23, 2013, 12:34:06 PM
Those are marvelous, but what about this one :D
(http://www.whale.to/v/images/ddt.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 23, 2013, 02:53:10 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 23, 2013, 12:34:06 PM
Those are marvelous, but what about this one :D
(http://www.whale.to/v/images/ddt.jpg)

All that's wrong with that ad could fill a book!

(http://birdnote.org/sites/default/files/storage/show_photo_square_285/silent-spring-and-rachel-285.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on December 23, 2013, 09:58:51 PM
(https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1462891_10201209418339977_162294373_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 24, 2013, 06:52:10 AM
Aw, the dying medium is trying to survive. How cute!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 24, 2013, 07:18:18 AM
There will always be a niche for vinyl. The sign is very smart marketing. I'm sure the store had increased sales by customers appreciative of the tactile experience.

Most likely -- just like trading cards, comic books, and other ephemera -- record albums will have a resurgence of collector interest in the future. Unfortunately, it will probably happen long after it will benefit me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 24, 2013, 07:30:58 AM
McDonald's tells its employees that fast food is unhealthy and should be avoided.

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/19abu9k9are0sjpg/original.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 24, 2013, 11:22:23 AM
(http://thefaym.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Santa-Violin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 30, 2013, 06:29:23 PM
(http://timenewsfeed.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/450033831.jpg?w=720&h=480&crop=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2013, 06:53:13 PM
A few of one my musical heroes: Edward Elgar -

(http://blog.sina.com.tw/myimages/24/29976/images/20120627233929406.jpg)

(http://assets8.classicfm.com/2012/25/edward-elgar-1340099622-view-1.jpg)

(http://www.hum.aau.dk/~i12bent/elgar-hoppe-profile-1915.jpg)

(http://www.hum.aau.dk/~i12bent/elgar-31-herbert-lambert.jpg)

(http://blogs.wfmt.com/offmic/files/2013/09/Edward_Elgar_writing_1931.jpg)

(http://www.culture24.org.uk/asset_arena/9/95/70/307599/v0_master.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 30, 2013, 07:13:52 PM
Elgar phase now, hmm?
Which phase will the next one be?

Taking a random guess...
ummm....

Rangstrom?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2013, 07:23:33 PM
Quote from: Greg on December 30, 2013, 07:13:52 PM
Elgar phase now, hmm?
Which phase will the next one be?

Taking a random guess...
ummm....

Rangstrom?

If I followed the same trend as last year, then my next phase, which will happen in January, will be Delius. Nothing wrong with that! ;D But, seriously, I've just been so enamored with Elgar's music. I really have made a connection with his music which I feel I can finally say, with some certainty, that I understand why listeners whose this man's music touches haunts them for the rest of their lives.

I always liked Elgar's music but I never loved it. It wasn't until last year whenever his Symphony No. 2 fired at my ears like a cannon that everything began to click with me. After this, everything started just happening one work after the other. I can't really explain this metamorphosis, but I can say I'm glad it happened.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 30, 2013, 07:30:48 PM
John, nice pictures.  Although I must say I liked most the picture you had for your avatar just prior to this one--Elgar seemed to be on the point of giving someone heck about something.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 30, 2013, 07:34:00 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 30, 2013, 07:23:33 PM
I always liked Elgar's music but I never loved it. It wasn't until last year whenever his Symphony No. 2 fired at my ears like a cannon that everything began to click with me. After this, everything started just happening one work after the other. I can't really explain this metamorphosis, but I can say I'm glad it happened.
That's pretty cool, though. I've always liked his music, but never loved it (Sym 2, for example); always a nice experience when it becomes something greater to you.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2013, 07:38:42 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 30, 2013, 07:30:48 PM
John, nice pictures.  Although I must say I liked most the picture you had for your avatar just prior to this one--Elgar seemed to be on the point of giving someone heck about something.

Yeah, but I must say that I like this neutral picture of him. You don't know whether he's smiling or even pissed. The enigmatic Elgar. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2013, 07:39:29 PM
Quote from: Greg on December 30, 2013, 07:34:00 PM
That's pretty cool, though. I've always liked his music, but never loved it (Sym 2, for example); always a nice experience when it becomes something greater to you.

Agreed. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 02, 2014, 12:54:18 PM
(http://oi40.tinypic.com/2mfn69z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 02, 2014, 01:12:00 PM
Quote from: The Six on January 02, 2014, 12:54:18 PM
(http://oi40.tinypic.com/2mfn69z.jpg)

:)

A Picardy third would have been more uplifting, though.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 10, 2014, 12:06:11 PM
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1554615/thumbs/o-HAND-OF-GOD-570.jpg?6)

The hand might look like an X-ray from the doctor's office, but it is actually a cloud of material ejected from a star that exploded. NASA's NuSTAR spacecraft has imaged the structure in high-energy X-rays for the first time, shown in blue. Lower-energy X-ray light previously detected by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory is shown in green and red.  
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 13, 2014, 05:23:36 AM
(http://jameskennedymonash.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/ingredients-of-an-all-natural-egg1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2014, 05:27:43 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 13, 2014, 05:23:36 AM
(http://jameskennedymonash.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/ingredients-of-an-all-natural-egg1.jpg)

Sure as eggs is eggs!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 13, 2014, 05:28:56 AM
You better watch what artificial chemicals you eat really carefully...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 13, 2014, 05:59:24 AM
What are they pumping into those chickens, anyway?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 13, 2014, 08:39:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 13, 2014, 05:59:24 AM
What are they pumping into those chickens, anyway?
I guess someone might find it offensive that there are colouring agents in an egg that isn't monochromatic.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2014, 05:28:46 AM
The combination of av and comment . . . this just tickles me so:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 16, 2014, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 16, 2014, 05:28:46 AM
The combination of av and comment . . . this just tickles me so:

"Huuuh?" -Damn, Dirty Apes  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 16, 2014, 07:09:18 PM
As found on Facebook.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2014, 04:05:55 AM
Nice!

Happy Friday, Jeffrey!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 05:34:50 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 16, 2014, 07:09:18 PM
As found on Facebook.

LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 17, 2014, 05:36:48 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 16, 2014, 07:09:18 PM
As found on Facebook.

That gave me a chuckle. Thanks!

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 17, 2014, 08:14:55 AM
(http://img.chan4chan.com/img/2010-07-23/1279894202891.gif)

(http://semi-rad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/555x807xgreg-epperson-photo.jpg.pagespeed.ic.4N6Yk9REea.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:30:47 AM
(http://fansinaflashbulb.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/kertesz_andre_915_1986.jpg)

André Kertész - Washington Square, Winter, 1954.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 08:35:07 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:30:47 AM
André Kertész - Washington Square, Winter, 1954.

Is that NYC?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:39:33 AM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2014, 08:35:07 AM
Is that NYC?
Yes.
Here's another one of his NYC works:
Lost Cloud, 1937

(http://www.joseflebovicgallery.com/catalogue/cl_131_2008/Large/0019.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 08:51:28 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:39:33 AM
Yes.

Thanks, I LOVED it!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 09:00:21 AM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2014, 08:51:28 AM
Thanks, I LOVED it!
A great photograph from one of the best photographers. Good to see others enjoying pictures I like, too  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 17, 2014, 09:59:55 AM
Quote from: The Six on January 17, 2014, 08:14:55 AM
(http://img.chan4chan.com/img/2010-07-23/1279894202891.gif)

(http://semi-rad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/555x807xgreg-epperson-photo.jpg.pagespeed.ic.4N6Yk9REea.jpg)

Dang it, Earl! You already dropped Becky-Sue and baby Belinda down that canyon. Can you at least hang on to little Billy-Bob?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 12:43:32 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BeMRhPLIMAAD28N.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on January 17, 2014, 01:01:14 PM
Quote from: North Star on January 17, 2014, 08:39:33 AM
Yes.
Here's another one of his NYC works:
Lost Cloud, 1937

Those are both fantastic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 01:17:00 PM
Quote from: Pat B on January 17, 2014, 01:01:14 PM
Those are both fantastic.
:)

Something more recent, from Sebastião Salgado, whose 70th birthday was 9 days ago.

(http://agonistica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/91-7-82-28.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 01:39:16 PM
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/833/mlcc.jpg)

My girlfriend likes to take photos using the Pop Dolls as subjects. She took this one of me around Christmas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 01:42:03 PM
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/30/b9lo.jpg)

This is my favorite one she has done with the dolls.

More can be found here: http://www.iphoneogram.com/u/654732022

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 01:46:30 PM
Nice colour scheme on the first one, George!
Seeing that we're apparently posting our own pictures here...
King Oscar II Chapel, Norway (June 28, 2007)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5495/11398460233_986d83289b_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 17, 2014, 01:47:58 PM
That's gorgeous!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 17, 2014, 01:49:35 PM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2014, 01:47:58 PM
That's gorgeous!!
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 18, 2014, 04:47:50 AM
This is a great photo! Do you know the location?

Quote from: North Star on January 17, 2014, 12:43:32 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BeMRhPLIMAAD28N.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 18, 2014, 06:11:05 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 18, 2014, 04:47:50 AM
This is a great photo! Do you know the location?
No, saw it on Facebook, as shared by Decca from here (https://twitter.com/DiscoveryImages/status/424202052735361024/photo/1). Might well be 'shopped.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 21, 2014, 05:35:43 AM
Going through my comic book collection from when I was younger. Getting the ones out my 4 year old would enjoy. Apparently I bought a Sgt Rock comic in 87, which was inspired by our own Sarge here at GMG...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/qa6agune.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 21, 2014, 05:38:09 AM
That's awesome!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on January 24, 2014, 12:06:06 PM
Sir Anthony Pappano wants everyone to know how long his baton is...


(http://imgartists.com/uploads/artist_images/IMG_7414.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 24, 2014, 03:23:46 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3774/9058638528_c2f0739b7d_c.jpg)

Euroopa Liidu Maja, Tallinn, Estonia, July 7th, 2011
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on January 25, 2014, 03:25:43 PM
Click to enlarge.


(http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/FGe3w4ekKQqU5gfQLyvthQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9MjM1Mztjcj0xO2N3PTM1NDE7ZHg9MTtkeT0wO2ZpPXVsY3JvcDtoPTgwMDtxPTc1O3c9MTIwNA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/news/2014-01-23/83b32719-0a64-40d6-8092-d20c9152463d_8_CATERS_STUNNING_LIGHTNING_PHOTOGRAPHY_04.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 27, 2014, 05:46:54 AM
A winter portrait of Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/Severance%20Hall%20Cleveland.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 29, 2014, 06:27:39 PM
(http://a.fod4.com/misc/Straw%20Kiss%20Fakeout.gif)

(http://a.fod4.com/misc/Anonymous%20Mom.gif)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 31, 2014, 04:26:53 PM
Perhaps we need a separate threads for gifs...

Quote from: BBCSonic is the latest project by German photographer Martin Klimas. Paint is put on top of a speaker and then music is played at full volume – creating explosions of colour. (Photo: Martin Klimas) (http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130920-what-does-music-look-like)

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/624_351/images/live/p0/1h/3w/p01h3wcy.jpg)
Charlie Parker - Ornithology

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/624_351/images/live/p0/1h/3w/p01h3w7n.jpg)
Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries

(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/624_351/images/live/p0/1h/3w/p01h3wl3.jpg)
Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 31, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: North Star on January 31, 2014, 04:26:53 PM
Perhaps we need a separate threads for gifs...

Nah. We post TV in the Movie thread, keeps things simple.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 31, 2014, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: George on January 31, 2014, 05:13:40 PM
Nah. We post TV in the Movie thread, keeps things simple.

Kind of like"Where should I post jazz?"  Jazz or non-classical.  Ends up making for a game of ping-pong.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 31, 2014, 05:45:07 PM
Quote from: George on January 31, 2014, 05:13:40 PMNah. We post TV in the Movie thread, keeps things simple.


I concur.



Quote from: Bogey on January 31, 2014, 05:39:58 PMKind of like"Where should I post jazz?"  Jazz or non-classical.  Ends up making for a game of ping-pong


Here, though, I think jazz should go in a jazz thread.  It's too good to be mixed up with other riff raff, really.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 31, 2014, 05:50:15 PM
Quote from: Todd on January 31, 2014, 05:45:07 PM





Here, though, I think jazz should go in a jazz thread.  It's too good to be mixed up with other riff raff, really.

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2014, 07:17:42 PM
Nice find, North Star.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 01, 2014, 03:15:45 AM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img849/3980/z4ed.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 01, 2014, 05:28:26 PM
(http://cdn.theatlantic.com/newsroom/img/upload/wire/2014/01/30/Screen_Shot_2014_01_30_at_9.32.54_AM/lead_large.png)


Competing magazine covers for the week.  The edge goes to The Economist.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 02, 2014, 03:48:32 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/nov2013/ThingsIHate.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 02, 2014, 04:23:36 AM
 ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 02, 2014, 12:59:03 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/63551_805269242822541_1518244624_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 02, 2014, 01:02:24 PM
(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/536966_1386738998235505_156962982_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 02, 2014, 01:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogey on February 02, 2014, 12:59:03 PM
[Brooks Stevens, (American, 1911-1995)
Spohn
Die Valkyrie, 1954-11-01]
Very nice!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on February 03, 2014, 09:41:26 AM
Survival of the fittest

(http://i.imgur.com/Ikp6ngU.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 03, 2014, 03:48:08 PM
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31/841197_10151924493409430_132696418_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 03, 2014, 04:06:39 PM
Quote from: Bogey on February 03, 2014, 03:48:08 PM
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31/841197_10151924493409430_132696418_o.jpg)

Desert survival kit.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 03, 2014, 06:37:12 PM
Quote from: George on February 03, 2014, 04:06:39 PM
Desert survival kit.  8)

I do not drink, except a glass of wine, and then usually only with a meal that calls for it, but I would love to have the above.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 04, 2014, 03:35:38 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 03, 2014, 06:37:12 PM
I do not drink, except a glass of wine, and then usually only with a meal that calls for it, but I would love to have the above.

Nor do I. I figured it could hold some juice or fresh water. And that durable radio (which is hopefully run on batteries) would come in handy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2014, 05:03:38 AM
An exceptionally smart - or perhaps dumb - dog.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/9010886626_582239c1e7_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/9010886626/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 05, 2014, 05:28:49 AM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 05, 2014, 10:36:13 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/9EGvRPY.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 06, 2014, 02:56:39 PM
(http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Creationists-Notes-to-Evolutionists-13.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on February 07, 2014, 12:21:56 AM
Quote from: The Six on February 06, 2014, 02:56:39 PM
(http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Creationists-Notes-to-Evolutionists-13.jpg)

Not sure if this was posted seriously or to ridicule creationists.

Just in case: humans and modern monkeys evolved from a common ancestor.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on February 07, 2014, 12:22:30 AM
(http://cdn.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/awesome-people11.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 07, 2014, 09:55:28 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on February 07, 2014, 12:21:56 AM
Not sure if this was posted seriously or to ridicule creationists.

Just in case: humans and modern monkeys evolved from a common ancestor.

They're serious questions from people challenging evolution, written for the Bill Nye debate.

(http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Creationists-Notes-to-Evolutionists-05.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 07, 2014, 10:08:02 AM
Quote from: The Six on February 07, 2014, 09:55:28 AM
They're serious questions from people challenging evolution, written for the Bill Nye debate.

(http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Creationists-Notes-to-Evolutionists-05.jpg)

Needs a proofreader ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 07, 2014, 10:50:59 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on February 07, 2014, 10:08:02 AM
Needs a proofreader ...

:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on February 07, 2014, 02:52:25 PM
Quote from: The Six on February 07, 2014, 09:55:28 AM
They're serious questions from people challenging evolution, written for the Bill Nye debate.

(http://cdn.twentytwowords.com/wp-content/uploads/Creationists-Notes-to-Evolutionists-05.jpg)

Seriously? The US had to have a debate about creationism vs evolution?

(As an aside, we Australians are deeply sorry to have inflicted Ken Ham on you).

Here is a counter:

(http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-02/enhanced/webdr05/4/23/enhanced-24768-1391575802-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 11, 2014, 02:48:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/HvLOk7l.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 13, 2014, 07:38:08 PM
My favorite pictures are all here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/)

  Because I take pictures, and they're mine 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2014, 07:45:22 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 13, 2014, 07:38:08 PM
My favorite pictures are all here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/)

  Because I take pictures, and they're mine 8)

Very cool! Thank you for sharing.
I'm a big fan of B&W, so naturally your B&W photos are the ones I enjoyed the most.   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 13, 2014, 07:52:57 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2014, 07:45:22 PM
Very cool! Thank you for sharing.

The pleasure was mine, sir. It's nice to have one's efforts noticed :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 13, 2014, 08:21:05 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 13, 2014, 07:52:57 PM
The pleasure was mine, sir. It's nice to have one's efforts noticed :)

I looked at your portfolio as well. Very nice work indeed. Keep it up!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 13, 2014, 08:38:21 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 13, 2014, 07:38:08 PM
My favorite pictures are all here.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/)

  Because I take pictures, and they're mine 8)
Very nice!
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2014, 07:45:22 PM
I'm a big fan of B&W, so naturally your B&W photos are the ones I enjoyed the most.   :)
+1

I'm on flickr, too (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2014, 08:42:46 PM
Quote from: North Star on February 13, 2014, 08:38:21 PM
Very nice!+1

I'm on flickr, too (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/)

Yes! Etude in Blue is still a favorite of mine. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 13, 2014, 08:46:14 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 13, 2014, 08:42:46 PM
Yes! Etude in Blue is still a favorite of mine. ;D
:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 14, 2014, 01:08:02 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 13, 2014, 08:38:21 PM
I'm on flickr, too (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/)

  Just checked it out. Very impressive stuff!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 14, 2014, 01:17:39 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 14, 2014, 01:08:02 AM
  Just checked it out. Very impressive stuff!
Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 14, 2014, 03:01:53 AM
@baklavaboy and @north star... What do you shoot with? I've been intrested in photography for a long time, even used to have a small portrait studio in Texas for a few years. I still shoot with my (now ten years old) Canon 20D, always been reliable. Has 8 MP which is now dwarfed by some camera phones, but I've always found MP to be slightly overrated, and with the proper lighting I could push that camera much further than I thought. Now days I usually keep my 50mm, 1.8 fixed lens on my camera, and shoot, or convert, mostly in B&W.
I love B&W photography, I think it offers such an unprejudiced portrayal of the subject, provides more raw emotion without any distractions. Now, I don't feel that all color photography is distracting, but I do feel that technology (new cameras, photo editing softwares) have become so high-tech that they create a level of detail that our own naked eye can't even naturally see.

And again, thank you for sharing your work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 14, 2014, 03:27:28 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 14, 2014, 03:01:53 AM
@baklavaboy and @north star... What do you shoot with? I've been intrested in photography for a long time, even used to have a small portrait studio in Texas for a few years. I still shoot with my (now ten years old) Canon 20D, always been reliable. Has 8 MP which is now dwarfed by some camera phones, but I've always found MP to be slightly overrated, and with the proper lighting I could push that camera much further than I thought. Now days I usually keep my 50mm, 1.8 fixed lens on my camera, and shoot, or convert, mostly in B&W.
I love B&W photography, I think it offers such an unprejudiced portrayal of the subject, provides more raw emotion without any distractions. Now, I don't feel that all color photography is distracting, but I do feel that technology (new cameras, photo editing softwares) have become so high-tech that they create a level of detail that our own naked eye can't even naturally see.

And again, thank you for sharing your work.
At the moment I don't have a camera, I hope I'll manage to get one later this year.

Any camera these days has enough MPs usually, except perhaps for printing. Having too many MPs can cause more problems with the optics, actually.
Agreed on b&w.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 14, 2014, 03:31:12 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 14, 2014, 03:01:53 AM
@baklavaboy and @north star... What do you shoot with? I've been intrested in photography for a long time, even used to have a small portrait studio in Texas for a few years. I still shoot with my (now ten years old) Canon 20D, always been reliable. Has 8 MP which is now dwarfed by some camera phones, but I've always found MP to be slightly overrated, and with the proper lighting I could push that camera much further than I thought. Now days I usually keep my 50mm, 1.8 fixed lens on my camera, and shoot, or convert, mostly in B&W.
I love B&W photography, I think it offers such an unprejudiced portrayal of the subject, provides more raw emotion without any distractions. Now, I don't feel that all color photography is distracting, but I do feel that technology (new cameras, photo editing softwares) have become so high-tech that they create a level of detail that our own naked eye can't even naturally see.

And again, thank you for sharing your work.

  Greg, I have two kits. I have a Canon 5D3 and a Micro 4/3 setup--a Panasonic GX7.  They are both great, although I agree with you, I rarely need all the megapixels (although, they can be very useful when you want crop way in on one part of your picture).  The Canon 50mm 1.8 is a sweet little lens, and there is a lot to be said for keeping it simple...  Just like with CDs, I tend to go way overboard and get lots more than is really necessary >:(   
 
NorthStar, I saw Nikon, Canon and Sony in your pix! Looks like you like to try stuff out.  You should definitely get a new one :o :o  There are nice little cameras out there now for just a couple hundred bucks...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 14, 2014, 03:44:00 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 14, 2014, 03:31:12 AM
  Greg, I have two kits. I have a Canon 5D3 and a Micro 4/3 setup--a Panasonic GX7.  They are both great, although I agree with you, I rarely need all the megapixels (although, they can be very useful when you want crop way in on one part of your picture).  The Canon 50mm 1.8 is a sweet little lens, and there is a lot to be said for keeping it simple...  Just like with CDs, I tend to go way overboard and get lots more than is really necessary >:(   
 
NorthStar, I saw Nikon, Canon and Sony in your pix! Looks like you like to try stuff out.  You should definitely get a new one :o :o  There are nice little cameras out there now for just a couple hundred bucks...
The Nikon & Canon are my parents', and the Sony is broken.  :(

Indeed. If only I had that to spare.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2014, 07:19:29 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 14, 2014, 03:31:12 AM
  Greg, I have two kits. I have a Canon 5D3 and a Micro 4/3 setup--a Panasonic GX7.  They are both great...

Sorry to get too far into a gear discussion but I heartily endorse Micro 4/3. I have a Panasonic GF1 (a much older version of Baklavaboy's GX7). I usually leave the 20/1.7 lens on it. That combination is high quality, surprisingly versatile, and it fits easily into a coat pocket. The best camera is the one that's with you!

Unfortunately my photostream is badly out of date but here's a shot I was happy with.

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5948603226_735c558823.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40193577@N05/5948603226/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on February 14, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
(http://padcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/John_Stump_-_FaeriesAireandDeathWaltz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 15, 2014, 03:30:30 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on February 14, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
(http://padcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/John_Stump_-_FaeriesAireandDeathWaltz.jpg)

Neat creation that made the rounds regularly when I was in college (and I believe still circulates at music schools.)

http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18371.msg506998.html#msg506998 (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,18371.msg506998.html#msg506998)

Interesting background info about it here:

http://lostinthecloudblog.com/2010/03/13/john-stump-composer-of-faeries-aire-and-death-waltz/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 15, 2014, 06:55:53 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on February 14, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
(http://padcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/John_Stump_-_FaeriesAireandDeathWaltz.jpg)

I wonder what this sounds like?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 15, 2014, 07:18:12 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 15, 2014, 06:55:53 AM
I wonder what this sounds like?

  "Based on a Cro-magnon skinning chant" and "arranged by accident"?  I suspect it's just a joke and doesn't have any real form whatsoever. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 15, 2014, 07:25:43 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 15, 2014, 07:18:12 AM
  "Based on a Cro-magnon skinning chant" and "arranged by accident"?  I suspect it's just a joke and doesn't have any real form whatsoever.

Yeah, but it would be fun to hear it actually attempted.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 15, 2014, 07:28:59 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on February 15, 2014, 07:18:12 AM
  "Based on a Cro-magnon skinning chant" and "arranged by accident"?  I suspect it's just a joke and doesn't have any real form whatsoever.
But you're not entirely sure?  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 15, 2014, 10:08:38 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 15, 2014, 07:28:59 AM
But you're not entirely sure?  8)

Then he should go to the link already posted above.

http://lostinthecloudblog.com/2010/03/13/john-stump-composer-of-faeries-aire-and-death-waltz/ (http://lostinthecloudblog.com/2010/03/13/john-stump-composer-of-faeries-aire-and-death-waltz/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 15, 2014, 05:11:27 PM
Quote from: North Star on February 15, 2014, 07:28:59 AM
But you're not entirely sure?  8)

  Not entirely. I'll bet Cziffra could have played it, maybe using both fore-arms and maybe his forehead for a couple of parts.  Hell, Cziffra could probably have sight-read it ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 17, 2014, 07:41:56 AM
Theme and Variation

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/playdead1.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/asheville/playdead2.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 17, 2014, 04:23:05 PM
^^^ ;D ;D esp. the first
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 18, 2014, 07:32:22 AM
Nice photograph of Bartók and his wife Ditta Pásztory:

(http://www.accademiafilarmonica.org/UserFiles/Image/felesegevel_pasztory_dittaval500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 20, 2014, 01:26:20 AM
Jousef Koudelka, Prague Spring
(http://www.justseeds.org/blog/images/evite_koudelka.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on February 21, 2014, 08:07:46 PM
Rick "I got the style" James



(http://www.rickjames.com/graphics/homeimage.jpg)


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Rick_James_-_Fire_It_Up_album_cover.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: knight66 on February 22, 2014, 11:51:31 PM
Surely those two photos have been posted on the wrong thread!

Mike
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on February 23, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Quote from: knight66 on February 22, 2014, 11:51:31 PM
Surely those two photos have been posted on the wrong thread!

Mike

:D

I've always enjoyed Funk-a-delica.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 23, 2014, 05:47:08 PM
Here is my pet dog Hershey:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/12492060525_2906f6886c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99341766@N04/12492060525/)
IMG_0262 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99341766@N04/12492060525/) by david.whitbeck (http://www.flickr.com/people/99341766@N04/), on Flickr

I snapped this pic today at the beach:

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/12736201374_f4700f1ae9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99341766@N04/12736201374/)
IMG_0299 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99341766@N04/12736201374/) by david.whitbeck (http://www.flickr.com/people/99341766@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 24, 2014, 05:50:30 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwz13x44pY1qak1zgo1_500.png)


Next month the orchestra of La Monnaie/De Munt will play Mascagni's music, live,  to "Rapsodia Satanica", Nino Oxillia's 1914 film with Lyda Borelli.

Lyda, possibly the first screen diva.

P.

Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 24, 2014, 03:26:02 PM
Looks like Pierre Boulez is on twitter now, definitely not what I was expecting...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/25/8a3aguja.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 24, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
The guy behind that Twitter is trying way too hard.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 24, 2014, 06:14:51 PM
Quote from: The Six on February 24, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
The guy behind that Twitter is trying way too hard.

This was one of the tamer ones.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 25, 2014, 09:45:00 AM
Now imagine that in a French accent and it turns from funny to bizarre...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on February 25, 2014, 12:52:31 PM
This is Shel Silverstein and Bill Cosby visiting the Playboy Mansion.

(http://i.imgur.com/5kAWBpK.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: amw on February 25, 2014, 01:00:01 PM
Quote from: The Six on February 24, 2014, 05:23:16 PM
The guy behind that Twitter is trying way too hard.

Brian Ferneyhough's twitter is still the best.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 26, 2014, 11:39:12 PM
Patrick De Smet (aka Mused Renaissance Man at flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepskydiver/))
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 27, 2014, 03:46:04 AM
Sebastião Salgado (1944-) (http://www.photography-now.net/sebastiao_salgado/portfolio1.html)
(http://www.taschen.com/media/images/960/teaser_fo_salgado_genesis_top_1212171540_id_645724.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 27, 2014, 05:48:47 AM
(http://s20.postimg.org/he0ymkgjx/Lyda_Borelli.png)

and - shocking!- as Salome!

(http://salomewrtg3020.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/cropped-nunes_vais_mario_1856-1932_-_lyda_borelli_in_costume_da_salomc3a91.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 10, 2014, 05:52:36 AM
(http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/voiceactors/1/10211.jpg)
Kana Hanazawa
Voice actor in many anime, including Kanade in Angel Beats and Mayuri in Steins;Gate.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 10, 2014, 07:08:36 PM
How can you not like Mikuru?

(http://i.myniceprofile.com/712/71278.gif) (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PYfLvACYmFY/TmRyhboprbI/AAAAAAAABO0/lQ8mOgP0op0/s1600/mikuru-asahina-Haruhi44312493180216263.jpeg)

(http://www.kawapaper.com/d/12975-3/Kawapaper_Haruhi_0000189_1024x768.jpg)(http://i16.beon.ru/72/25/1172572/97/34463097/MikuruAsahina02.jpeg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 11, 2014, 12:28:29 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/11586759623_9601528ce4_b.jpg) (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=11586759623&bg=white&size=large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 11, 2014, 11:17:15 AM
One of my favourite photographers (on flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepskydiver/), or anywhere) (NSFW - lots of fine art nudes, among other work) has announced that he won't be posting there anymore, and might stop photographing altogether due to personal losses.  :( :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 11, 2014, 06:30:43 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 11, 2014, 11:17:15 AM

One of my favourite photographers (http://www.musedrenaissance.com/renaissance/index.html) (on flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepskydiver/), or anywhere) (NSFW - lots of fine art nudes, among other work) has announced that he won't be posting there anymore, and might stop photographing altogether due to personal losses.  :( :(

Very fine images indeed. The close ups of the train engine were very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 11, 2014, 06:31:34 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/13013665315_b728db6eff_z.jpg)  (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3586/13013834523_5945c6103e_z.jpg)



I hesitated posting these given how intrinsically offensive they are to contemporary eyes, but I ultimately thought it worthwhile to show what the US National Park Service used to allow to be sold on the premises of one of the US National Parks.  (This is from the late 50s or early 60s, from what I have been told.)  Best not to forget.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 12, 2014, 07:49:57 AM
Quote from: Todd on March 11, 2014, 06:31:34 PM

I hesitated posting these given how intrinsically offensive they are to contemporary eyes, but I ultimately thought it worthwhile to show what the US National Park Service used to allow to be sold on the premises of one of the US National Parks.  (This is from the late 50s or early 60s, from what I have been told.)  Best not to forget.

  We've come a long way.  20 years ago I would have thought that was very funny.   
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 12, 2014, 08:32:30 AM
My son + plastic slide = crazy hair
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/13/vy2yqe7e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 12, 2014, 09:07:04 AM
That hairstyle looks more like Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman than Batman. :D
Very nice image.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 12, 2014, 09:35:18 AM
Second time I point a camera at a flower vase.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3796/13103444365_cf13f4c608_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13103444365/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 13, 2014, 02:11:55 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 12, 2014, 09:07:04 AM
That hairstyle looks more like Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman than Batman. :D
Very nice image.

  young David Bowie.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 14, 2014, 09:31:29 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/ase5upyh.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 14, 2014, 10:14:06 AM
Wicked good!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 14, 2014, 04:41:13 PM
The second one looks much more accessible for me, Greg.  Thanks! ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 15, 2014, 07:27:09 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Biz3NMzIEAAc97W.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on March 16, 2014, 11:07:17 AM
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/chateau-de-chambord-france-15413095.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on March 16, 2014, 06:00:37 PM
A beautiful picture of the 2014 South American Games (a.k.a. ODESUR Games; Spanish: Juegos Sudamericanos; Portuguese: Jogos Sul-Americanos), hosted these days in Santiago.These young ladies are our 4x100 relay team (silver medal):


(http://images.lun.com/lunservercontents//Imagenes%20de%20la%20galeria%20de%20la%20foto/2014/mar/16/1600_1_4_x_100_femenino_01.JPG)


Look at the charming detail of the Chilean flag on their nails.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 17, 2014, 03:59:22 AM
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/fc/7d/26/fc7d2644fee890c3492b4fa56a1eb5a7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on March 17, 2014, 04:32:58 AM
I love you, baby, it's that button-up I cannot abide.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on March 17, 2014, 03:57:10 PM
(http://joyofsix.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451afb969e2017d3c62e950970c-320wi)

"I'm a doctor, Jim, not a miracle worker!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 18, 2014, 05:59:53 AM
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004)

(http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2010/henricartierbresson/assets/photos/000/000/074/74_lg.jpg) (http://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2010/henricartierbresson/assets/photos/000/000/020/20_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 19, 2014, 06:49:42 AM
Took these on today and on Friday.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/13261495245_13b7d8bbdc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13261495245/)



(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/13213012335_9c2c8726b6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13213012335/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 19, 2014, 05:09:18 PM
North Star, nice to see you've been "re-encameraed".  Good for you. 

One of mine from last week.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/13168788443_a5d6949e37_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/)
20140312-DC2C8439-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 19, 2014, 05:20:23 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 19, 2014, 06:49:42 AM
Took these on today and on Friday.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/13213012335_9c2c8726b6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13213012335/)


Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 19, 2014, 05:09:18 PM
North Star, nice to see you've been "re-encameraed".  Good for you. 

One of mine from last week.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/13168788443_a5d6949e37_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/)
20140312-DC2C8439-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

Wonderful contrast. B&W is so beautiful, so expressive. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 19, 2014, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 19, 2014, 05:20:23 PM

Thanks for posting.
:) :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 19, 2014, 10:28:54 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 19, 2014, 05:09:18 PM
North Star, nice to see you've been "re-encameraed".  Good for you. 

One of mine from last week.
At least temporarily anyway.

Ooh, this is excellent!
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 19, 2014, 05:20:23 PM

Wonderful contrast. B&W is so beautiful, so expressive. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for looking & commenting!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 20, 2014, 03:41:53 AM
A few interesting pictures from Sandy

Quote(http://i1.nyt.com/images/misc/nytlogo379x64.gif)
In the Eye of a Superstorm, Their Close-Ups

Photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the New York region are on display in "Rising Waters: Photographs of Sandy,"
at the Museum of the City of New York through April 6. Here, photographers with work in the show share the stories behind their images. MARCH 19, 2014 (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/03/20/nyregion/photographs-of-sandy.html?_r=0)
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/03/20/nyregion/BLOCKSss-slide-O9BA/BLOCKSss-slide-O9BA-master1050.jpg) (http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/03/20/nyregion/BLOCKSss-slide-0GKO/BLOCKSss-slide-0GKO-master1050.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2014, 05:29:06 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 19, 2014, 06:49:42 AM
Took these on today and on Friday.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/13261495245_13b7d8bbdc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13261495245/)



(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2829/13213012335_9c2c8726b6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13213012335/)

Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 19, 2014, 05:09:18 PM
North Star, nice to see you've been "re-encameraed".  Good for you. 

One of mine from last week.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/13168788443_a5d6949e37_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/)
20140312-DC2C8439-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mookalafalas-pixgalore/13168788443/) by Mookalafalas (http://www.flickr.com/people/mookalafalas-pixgalore/), on Flickr

Beautiful, thank you both.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 21, 2014, 12:27:37 PM
(http://s18.postimg.org/4hywwi4qx/photo_2.jpg)

Evening view from my apartment.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 21, 2014, 02:29:01 PM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 21, 2014, 05:43:07 PM
Quote from: George on March 21, 2014, 12:27:37 PM
(http://s18.postimg.org/4hywwi4qx/photo_2.jpg)

Evening view from my apartment.

That is special.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 22, 2014, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 21, 2014, 02:29:01 PM
Beautiful!

Quote from: Bogey on March 21, 2014, 05:43:07 PM
That is special.

Thanks, guys!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 22, 2014, 07:30:04 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1526843_629450073756842_692154093_n.jpg)

Saw this on facebook and this picture and read the comments... and was actually delighted at how people reacted to this. Most of the comments said something like, "gender doesn't matter, people just shouldn't hit other people" or "a woman who hits a man is not a woman." Now that's the right type of thinking.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 24, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Another picture from 1½ weeks ago
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/13378198953_ae592c1e03_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13378198953/lightbox/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Octave on March 24, 2014, 02:13:16 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 24, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Another picture from 1½ weeks ago

1/4 empty!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 25, 2014, 02:45:12 AM
Henri Cartier-Bresson - Isaac Stern (Magnum think he's a violonist, violin player and/or a cellist), Leonard Bernstein, and Sviatoslav Richter (the pianist accompanying Stern isn't identified).
(http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/d/a/f/5/PAR118406.jpg)         (http://mediastore2.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/b/5/1/4/PAR118405.jpg)            (http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/e/c/9/6/PAR33602.jpg)
(http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/d/9/d/7/PAR60066.jpg)       (http://mediastore.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/c/c/e/2/PAR60068.jpg)        (http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/2/5/8/3/PAR18936.jpg)
(http://mediastore4.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/4/4/e/6/PAR60073.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 25, 2014, 09:26:50 AM
There's really only one tone in the curtain.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3692/13408041753_ed4a88a483_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13408041753/in/photostream/lightbox/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 25, 2014, 11:54:53 AM
(http://japandailypress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/poklonskaya-415x260.jpg)
(http://yakuzaweb.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/crimea-fiscal-moe-natalya.jpg?w=604)
(http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/More+of+Natalia+Poklonskaya.+Natalia+is+33+years+old+crimean_99afaf_5062937.jpg)
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/73700000/jpg/_73700741_73700740.jpg)
(http://k31.kn3.net/taringa/1/4/9/4/6/9/54/arieloxp/109.jpg?2341)
(http://j-cul.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/NataliaPoklonskaya-AttorneyGeneral-Crimea-8-468x263.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 25, 2014, 05:22:31 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 25, 2014, 02:45:12 AM
Henri Cartier-Bresson - Isaac Stern (Magnum think he's a violonist, violin player and/or a cellist), Leonard Bernstein, and Sviatoslav Richter (the pianist accompanying Stern isn't identified).
(http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/d/a/f/5/PAR118406.jpg)         (http://mediastore2.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/b/5/1/4/PAR118405.jpg)            (http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/e/c/9/6/PAR33602.jpg)
(http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/d/9/d/7/PAR60066.jpg)       (http://mediastore.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/c/c/e/2/PAR60068.jpg)        (http://mediastore3.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/2/5/8/3/PAR18936.jpg)
(http://mediastore4.magnumphotos.com/CoreXDoc/MAG/Media/TR2/4/4/e/6/PAR60073.jpg)

Great stuff!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on March 25, 2014, 08:37:17 PM
Fantastic photos, but... Richter with Bernstein?! Does anyone know more about this?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 25, 2014, 09:47:29 PM
Quote from: Pat B on March 25, 2014, 08:37:17 PM
Fantastic photos, but... Richter with Bernstein?! Does anyone know more about this?
December 18, 1960. New York. Philharmonic Hall. Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic.
Liszt: Concerto No. 2 in A;
Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 in b flat minor. (http://www.trovar.com/str/dates/a1960.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 26, 2014, 02:21:27 AM
From a week ago:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2835/13421454293_78e768cfbf_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/13421454293/in/photostream/lightbox/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on March 26, 2014, 08:37:36 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 25, 2014, 09:47:29 PM
December 18, 1960. New York. Philharmonic Hall. Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic.
Liszt: Concerto No. 2 in A;
Tchaikovsky: Concerto No. 1 in b flat minor. (http://www.trovar.com/str/dates/a1960.html)

Thanks -- I responded on the Richter thread to avoid further derailment here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 26, 2014, 12:36:21 PM
Artist conception, but cool (just on MSN):

(http://media4.s-nbcnews.com/j/newscms/2014_13/279721/140326-asteroid_c878d6ade5ef50583e0d474dd94df785.nbcnews-ux-840-600.jpg)

An artist's conception shows the icy asteroid Chariklo and its rings, which are 4 miles and 2 miles (7 kilometers and 3 kilometers) wide and separated by a 6-mile-wide (9-kilometer-wide) gap. The ring system extends about 500 miles (810 kilometers) in diameter.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2014, 05:12:26 AM
Taken this morning
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/13445898085_b6aac48988_z.jpg) (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=13445898085&bg=white)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2014, 05:20:58 AM
Beautiful, the color especially.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 27, 2014, 05:35:17 AM
Great photo. made me think of Fantin Latour.

(http://uploads1.wikipaintings.org/images/henri-fantin-latour/roses-in-a-bowl-1883.jpg!Blog.jpg)


(http://www.canvaz.com/f/Fantin-Latour-Henri/Roses%204.jpg)

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2014, 05:41:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 27, 2014, 05:20:58 AM
Beautiful, the color especially.
Quote from: pjme on March 27, 2014, 05:35:17 AM
Great photo. made me think of Fantin Latour.

Peter
Thanks, chaps. :)

I swear I didn't try to imitate Fantin-Latour.  ;) I hadn't even read of him before. I will have to look into his work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 27, 2014, 05:42:36 AM
You want to look at some of Bablyak's floral canvases.  As your photo, too, demonstrates, there are still fresh things to be said with flowers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 27, 2014, 05:47:40 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 27, 2014, 05:41:02 AM
Thanks, chaps. :)

I swear I didn't try to imitate Fantin-Latour.  ;) I hadn't even read of him before. I will have to look into his work.

(http://a142.idata.over-blog.com/500x276/3/01/16/35/FLEURS/ROSES/Sans-titre-2x.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2014, 06:03:04 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on March 27, 2014, 05:42:36 AM
You want to look at some of Bablyak's floral canvases.  As your photo, too, demonstrates, there are still fresh things to be said with flowers.
"There is still plenty of good music to be written in C major."
Yes, I would certainly like to see them.

Quote from: pjme on March 27, 2014, 05:47:40 AM
Good advice. :)

Quote from:  Arthur Conan Doyle, in The Memoirs of Sherlock HolmesThere is nothing in which deduction is so necessary as in religion," said he, leaning with his back against the shutters. "It can be built up as an exact science by the reasoner. Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me to rest in the flowers. All other things, our powers, our desires, our food, are all really necessary for our existence in the first instance. But this rose is an extra. Its smell and its colour are an embellishment of life, not a condition of it. It is only goodness which gives extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 12:31:18 AM
Another one from last week
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/13462505015_b628456467_c.jpg) (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=13462505015&bg=white&size=large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 28, 2014, 02:21:16 AM
Somehow those brittle textures make me think of....

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Rembrandt_-_Old_Man_with_Flowing_Beard%2C_Looking_down_Left_-_WGA19072.jpg/568px-Rembrandt_-_Old_Man_with_Flowing_Beard%2C_Looking_down_Left_-_WGA19072.jpg)

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 02:32:39 AM
Quote from: pjme on March 28, 2014, 02:21:16 AM
Somehow those brittle textures make me think of....

Peter

I guess that's a compliment.  8)
Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 28, 2014, 03:32:05 AM
Maybe you've heard of this already.  A few years ago a guy bought a trunk full of negatives at an auction. They had been taken by a reclusive ex-nanny who lived in Chicago.  He started looking at the negatives and realized she was brilliant. Although she had died in the meantime, posthumously she is now one of the most celebrated street photographers out there.  In my opinion she is far and away the best.  Although she was pretty poor most of the time, she did squeeze in some travel. There is a thread with hundreds of her pics. I just saw this and LOL'ed.  She's a grim looking lady, but has a wicked sense of humor.  (whoops, I should mention, her name is Vivian Maier)
(http://vivianmaier.maloofcollection.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/VM1959W04125-08-MC.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:00:41 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 28, 2014, 03:32:05 AM
Maybe you've heard of this already.  A few years ago a guy bought a trunk full of negatives at an auction. They had been taken by a reclusive ex-nanny who lived in Chicago.  He started looking at the negatives and realized she was brilliant. Although she had died in the meantime, posthumously she is now one of the most celebrated street photographers out there.  In my opinion she is far and away the best.  Although she was pretty poor most of the time, she did squeeze in some travel. There is a thread with hundreds of her pics. I just saw this and LOL'ed.  She's a grim looking lady, but has a wicked sense of humor.  (whoops, I should mention, her name is Vivian Maier)

I knew this story, and the name is familiar, but I don't think I've seen much of her work. Which 'thread' do you mean? I'm looking at her photographs at www.vivianmaier.com now, and they are indeed extraordinary.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 28, 2014, 04:22:46 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 02:32:39 AM
I guess that's a compliment.  8)
Thanks!

since this etching is by Rembrandt, it defnitely is a compliment!

Peter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:28:52 AM
Quote from: pjme on March 28, 2014, 04:22:46 AM
since this etching is by Rembrandt, it defnitely is a compliment!

Peter
I certainly don't mind being compared to van Rijn, and I guess my previous post is a bit ambiguous.  0:)

Karlo
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 28, 2014, 04:37:54 AM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:00:41 AM
I knew this story, and the name is familiar, but I don't think I've seen much of her work. Which 'thread' do you mean? I'm looking at her photographs at www.ivanmaier.com now, and they are indeed extraordinary.
Weird. I posted the url but it's been deleted...anyway, it's http://www.vivianmaier.com/
  The more I look the more amazed and impressed I am.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:42:36 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on March 28, 2014, 04:37:54 AM
Weird. I posted the url but it's been deleted...anyway, it's http://www.vivianmaier.com/
  The more I look the more amazed and impressed I am.
Very impressive indeed! (and a spectacular typo from me in the url  :laugh: )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on March 28, 2014, 02:08:57 PM
I had not heard of Vivian Maier until I received this as a gift a couple years ago:
[asin]1576875776[/asin]
She was extraordinary.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 28, 2014, 02:12:21 PM
Quote from: Pat B on March 28, 2014, 02:08:57 PM
I had not heard of Vivian Maier until I received this as a gift a couple years ago:
[asin]1576875776[/asin]
She was extraordinary.

Saw this in the NY Times today, though this says yesterday:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/28/movies/finding-vivian-maier-explores-a-mysterious-photographer.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 02:12:34 PM
Quote from: Pat B on March 28, 2014, 02:08:57 PM
I had not heard of Vivian Maier until I received this as a gift a couple years ago:
[asin]1576875776[/asin]
She was extraordinary.

Ironically I just came across this trailer for the documentary earlier today.
Some stunning photographs, more proof that B&W offers the most beautiful images from a camera.

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/ifcfilms/findingvivianmaier/

http://www.youtube.com/v/er8-Vq__cRE
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 03:26:35 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 02:12:34 PM
Some stunning photographs, more proof that B&W offers the most beautiful images from a camera.

I've always tried to emulate the stark B&W look, sometimes I think I've been successful...


(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/img_3871.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:00:17 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 03:26:35 PM
I've always tried to emulate the stark B&W look, sometimes I think I've been successful...
Self-quoting, are we? :D

Monochromatic photographs show perhaps best what photographs can do better than paintings or drawings, although photographic colours are certainly not without artistic value.

The picture you posted is indeed an excellent monochrome, Greg. :)

Here's a monochrome I took six years (and a week) ago:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/12452696015_8f71533910_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 04:21:35 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:00:17 PM
Self-quoting, are we? :D


QuoteWhats wrong with self-quoting?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 04:22:52 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:00:17 PM

Here's a monochrome I took six years (and a week) ago:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/12452696015_8f71533910_c.jpg)

Beautiful. Where was this taken?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:27:26 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 04:22:52 PM
Beautiful. Where was this taken?
Thanks. Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saana).



Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 04:21:35 PM
Oh, absolutely nothing.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 04:34:06 PM
Here are a few from my last film camera, shots taken on a trip to Chicago...

(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/z-room.jpg) 

(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/z-chicago-child.jpg) 

(http://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/z-spit-again.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:36:09 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:44:48 PM
Seeing how we're posting monochromes by the pound now.. ;)
Another one from Finnish Lapland:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/12607214253_b4b6a548e1_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/12607214253/)

A pine tree one block from here:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/9010073393_10e728fe87_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/9010073393/)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/9032675765_fdb056288b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/9032675765/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3824/11236332466_bbe21b56f5.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/11236332466/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 04:44:48 PM

A pine tree one block from here:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/9010073393_10e728fe87_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/janacekian/9010073393/)


I love the composition of this one, the placement of the tree is perfect.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 28, 2014, 05:04:18 PM
Almost do not want to post anything here as it will break up the wonderful photos.  Have you two considered starting a photography thread?  I would frequent it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 05:06:22 PM
Quote from: Bogey on March 28, 2014, 05:04:18 PM
Almost do not want to post anything here as it will break up the wonderful photos.  Have you two considered starting a photography thread?  I would frequent it.
Not a bad idea at all. I wonder if such a thread was created, should it also include photographs we like - from Vivian Maier et al.

Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 05:01:39 PM
I love the composition of this one, the placement of the tree is perfect.
Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 05:22:41 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 28, 2014, 05:06:22 PM
Not a bad idea at all. I wonder if such a thread was created, should it also include photographs we like - from Vivian Maier et al.
Thanks! :)

Looks like there are some threads already created, but are years old and have images removed. I vote for a new photography thread, using both images from favorite photographers and from users themselves.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 05:25:33 PM
The Photography Thread (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,23022.0.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 28, 2014, 05:25:53 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on March 28, 2014, 05:22:41 PM
Looks like there are some threads already created, but are years old and have images removed. I vote for a new photography thread, using both images from favorite photographers and from users themselves.
Hear, hear!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 01, 2014, 07:18:42 PM
(http://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3944555520/hB8689DEE/)
Not sure who Camilla Belle is, but nice!  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2014, 07:25:07 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 01, 2014, 07:18:42 PM
(http://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3944555520/hB8689DEE/)
Not sure who Camilla Belle is, but nice!  8)

She's a babe indeed, Greg. Check her out!

(http://cdn.cnwimg.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/camilla-belle.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 01, 2014, 07:56:19 PM
Nice! Problem is, I'd be calling her "Rinoa."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2014, 07:59:08 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 01, 2014, 07:56:19 PM
Nice! Problem is, I'd be calling her "Rinoa."

I'd call her whatever she wanted me to call her. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 05, 2014, 05:38:01 PM
(http://pix.avaxnews.com/avaxnews/32/48/00014832_medium.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 05, 2014, 07:14:15 PM
Probably Wind & Wuthering period Genesis:

(http://api.ning.com/files/Ls2Td4ApEZFPJnZ0LOuvEQkwLVztbHEZ0gPgEIZ2Z1T5Y7z1F6O7jXSt5vMuAdMwMCUY8mzKyKq-GL0lyudsNL-hJftFIRF6/Genesis771.jpg)

The last great period of this band IMHO. Of course, they went on to become a commercial success much to the dismay of many hardcore prog fans. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 05, 2014, 07:30:33 PM
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/maestor_2009/untitled-1.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 05, 2014, 08:25:02 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 05, 2014, 07:30:33 PM
(http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/maestor_2009/untitled-1.jpg)

;D

That is very funny!!!    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on April 05, 2014, 09:00:14 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 05, 2014, 08:25:02 PM
That is very funny!!!    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
+1  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 08, 2014, 06:07:26 AM
(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/ultimateclassicrock.com/files/2012/06/Beatles-Hard-Days-Gif.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 08, 2014, 09:28:03 PM
Quote from: George on April 08, 2014, 06:07:26 AM
(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/ultimateclassicrock.com/files/2012/06/Beatles-Hard-Days-Gif.gif)
No wonder they called the album a hard day's night.....    :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 13, 2014, 11:07:36 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/wJBr6rW.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 14, 2014, 08:22:08 AM
The weather here is very appropriate for some cloud studies by John Constable.

(https://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/N/N06/N06065_10.jpg)         (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2439347).jpg/800px-John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2439347).jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2442698).jpg/571px-John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2442698).jpg)            (http://uploads0.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/spring-clouds-study-1822.jpg)

(http://uploads2.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/cloud-study-1821.jpg!Large.jpg)             (http://uploads2.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/cloud-study-1822.jpg!Large.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 14, 2014, 08:49:10 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 14, 2014, 08:22:08 AM
The weather here is very appropriate for some cloud studies by John Constable.

(https://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/N/N06/N06065_10.jpg)         (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2439347).jpg/800px-John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2439347).jpg)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2442698).jpg/571px-John_Constable_-_Cloud_Study_-_Google_Art_Project_(2442698).jpg)            (http://uploads0.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/spring-clouds-study-1822.jpg)

(http://uploads2.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/cloud-study-1821.jpg!Large.jpg)             (http://uploads2.wikipaintings.org/images/john-constable/cloud-study-1822.jpg!Large.jpg)

Ahh, clouds are so hard to paint!  Those are great paintings and makes me want to pick up a book with Constable's paintings or, alternatively, take a walk and ponder the sky! Thanks for posting them North Star!    :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 14, 2014, 08:49:50 AM
(http://cdn.smosh.com/sites/default/files/ftpuploads/bloguploads/1013/funny-job-title-porno-historian.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 14, 2014, 12:08:57 PM
(http://www.queromedia.be/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/internet-censuur-twitter-google.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on April 16, 2014, 01:05:41 PM
grabbed from Facebook
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 16, 2014, 05:16:44 PM
Found this cool gif via Google:

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrul2fjAGe1qfaaqfo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on April 16, 2014, 06:05:04 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 16, 2014, 01:05:41 PM
grabbed from Facebook

Cool! Bass comedy!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 16, 2014, 06:52:38 PM
I found portraits of two former GMG members.

M Forever:

(http://www.buzzly.fr/jq/ckeditor/plugins/doksoft_uploader/userfiles/Yes-you-eric-cartman-24771701-719-403.png)



Saul Dzorevashvili:

(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120109031601/southpark/images/6/69/Kyleschwartztransparent.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on April 16, 2014, 07:05:06 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/4hrGNbV.jpg)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 17, 2014, 02:17:57 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/syha3u2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 17, 2014, 02:24:36 AM
Can you tell me what's in that picture as I can't see it?


Using Internet Explorer  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on April 17, 2014, 12:15:26 PM
(http://www.truthdig.com/images/cartoonuploads/thanksgiving_parker5.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2014, 07:09:09 PM
(http://media.giphy.com/media/3df0AoEAyRAqI/giphy.gif)

Aren't Muppet babies cute? Well I thought so...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 17, 2014, 08:12:11 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 17, 2014, 02:17:57 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/syha3u2a.jpg)

Ahhhh, so true...........     :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 18, 2014, 08:51:54 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10014704_10152067663399562_1306503617496637867_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 18, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Z8qaf0a.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philo on April 18, 2014, 05:12:26 PM
Quote from: The Six on April 18, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Z8qaf0a.png)

LMFAO!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 19, 2014, 03:52:18 AM
Quote from: The Six on April 18, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Z8qaf0a.png)
Basically.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philo on April 19, 2014, 11:08:21 PM
I think this advertisement was meant for Greg... (This advertisement appeared for me on GMG.)

(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/7486390994068244807)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 20, 2014, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: Philo on April 19, 2014, 11:08:21 PM
I think this advertisement was meant for Greg... (This advertisement appeared for me on GMG.)

(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/7486390994068244807)

Hmm, so Thaimatches.com is an upcoming ensemble....or is that the label ?           >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 20, 2014, 11:44:36 AM
Quote from: Philo on April 19, 2014, 11:08:21 PM
I think this advertisement was meant for Greg... (This advertisement appeared for me on GMG.)

(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/7486390994068244807)

Lmao
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 20, 2014, 11:49:08 AM
Quote from: The Six on April 18, 2014, 05:08:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Z8qaf0a.png)

Lol...one 'sound' they forgot is 'The Nocturnal Slave' section which deals with those 10 PM - 7 AM workers who 'slave' away and have no life whatsoever.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 20, 2014, 01:05:53 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 20, 2014, 11:49:08 AM
Lol...one 'sound' they forgot is 'The Nocturnal Slave' section which deals with those 10 PM - 7 AM workers who 'slave' away and have no life whatsoever.
Reminds me of a character I saw in Final Fantasy 14 recently. Someone named their character "Shadowslave Bojangles."  ???

Probably one of the funniest was the one about the lady saying loudly in a store how people should work harder... on a Tuesday afternoon.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 20, 2014, 01:54:31 PM
Quote from: Greg on April 20, 2014, 01:05:53 PM
Reminds me of a character I saw in Final Fantasy 14 recently. Someone named their character "Shadowslave Bojangles."  ???

Probably one of the funniest was the one about the lady saying loudly in a store how people should work harder... on a Tuesday afternoon.

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 22, 2014, 05:58:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1k8M70I.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 23, 2014, 02:14:50 AM
Esa-Pekka Salonen (Juhani Niiranen, HS.fi)
(http://www.vuodenlehtikuvat.fi/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/JuhaniNiiranen.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 23, 2014, 09:38:43 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Yk6_DptA--/c_fit,w_320/691931438254422187.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 23, 2014, 11:09:04 AM
(http://www.mydisplayimage.com/aim/premium/anim_blowjob.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:42:53 AM
Quote from: The Six on April 23, 2014, 09:38:43 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Yk6_DptA--/c_fit,w_320/691931438254422187.jpg)

Clay Man was always a favorite DC villain of mine.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:43:44 AM
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/ac4a32e152e4a47a3a13c898f4428316/tumblr_n4hvonqw6v1qd3lbbo1_1280.jpg)

Awesome 10 foot wide poster of one of the greatest cinematic works.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 23, 2014, 11:49:47 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:43:44 AMAwesome 10 foot wide poster of one of the greatest cinematic works.
That reminds me - I still haven't seen this, and it's waiting on the media box. I ought to watch it on Friday..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:57:11 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 23, 2014, 11:49:47 AM
That reminds me - I still haven't seen this, and it's waiting on the media box. I ought to watch it on Friday..

You should, Karlo!
Is there a score attached with it? Dryer never really used, or chose a particular score for the film. There's a really fascinating piece written in 1994 by Richard Einhorn called Voices of Light, it was inspired by the film and can be played along with it. The Criterion Collection has released Passion with a separate audio track with Einhorn's piece, it works very well.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 23, 2014, 12:04:28 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:57:11 AM
You should, Karlo!
Is there a score attached with it? Dryer never really used, or chose a particular score for the film. There's a really fascinating piece written in 1994 by Richard Einhorn called Voices of Light, it was inspired by the film and can be played along with it. The Criterion Collection has released Passion with a separate audio track with Einhorn's piece, it works very well.
The Einhorn is attached to it.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 12:11:38 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 23, 2014, 12:04:28 PM
The Einhorn is attached to it.  :)

[asin] B0000029NX[/asin]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 23, 2014, 12:17:29 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 12:11:38 PM
[asin] B0000029NX[/asin]
Sounds promising! Thanks, Greg. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on April 23, 2014, 04:37:57 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:42:53 AM
Clay Man was always a favorite DC villain of mine.

  I saw him perform about 25 years ago. He opened for The Pretenders.  I considered him really old then, and couldn't imagine him continuing much longer. Clearly I was mistaken, as usual.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 23, 2014, 06:26:00 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 04:37:57 PM
  I saw him perform about 25 years ago. He opened for The Pretenders.  I considered him really old then, and couldn't imagine him continuing much longer. Clearly I was mistaken, as usual.

I thought it was superman after eating too much kryptonite.....     ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on April 23, 2014, 06:57:47 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 23, 2014, 06:26:00 PM
I thought it was superman after eating too much kryptonite.....     ???

  Iggy Pop, I think (At least the expression and "point" are Iggy looking).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philo on April 24, 2014, 01:23:03 AM
I wish.

(http://a2.img.mobypicture.com/862807bb505a25fdc3f15d203a33928c_view.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philo on April 24, 2014, 02:02:18 AM
They need to bring back this level of album cover consistency:

(http://www.japagirl.com.br/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/discos_exotica.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on April 24, 2014, 03:34:15 AM
Quote from: Philo on April 24, 2014, 01:23:03 AM
I wish.
That you had a shirt like that? That that particular gentleman really were gay (cuz you don't think he is but find him alluring)? That smoking was allowed in that establishment?
   Perhaps if I knew who the guy was I would know the answer...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 24, 2014, 11:27:36 AM
Inspired by Philo

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/85/e4/8c/85e48c43f8de22dc3254dd1fd12390d8.jpg)

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5250/1954/400/Esquivel%20Other%20Worlds.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pat B on April 25, 2014, 09:08:56 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on April 23, 2014, 06:57:47 PM
  Iggy Pop, I think (At least the expression and "point" are Iggy looking).

I thought it was Iggy Pop's grandfather.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 25, 2014, 04:34:02 PM
(http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100525152007/simpsons/images/7/7c/Kentucky_fried_panda.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2014, 11:14:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/UTWdlaX.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on May 01, 2014, 09:41:25 AM
Two variations on the same theme:

(http://www.bobcarlosclarke.co.uk/images/advert/28wallis1.jpg)

(http://www.bobcarlosclarke.co.uk/images/advert/29wallis.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 06, 2014, 06:55:50 AM
Oh, I kid . . . .
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2014, 05:24:58 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/07/7esa9y9a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 08, 2014, 01:30:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bm1El8SIYAAgsvi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 02:13:55 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 08, 2014, 01:30:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bm1El8SIYAAgsvi.jpg)
Who is Harry?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on May 08, 2014, 02:15:31 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 02:13:55 PM
Who is Harry?

Potter.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 08, 2014, 02:16:05 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 02:13:55 PM
Who is Harry?
The Dutch one with lots of CDs.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 02:17:33 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 08, 2014, 02:16:05 PM
The Dutch one with lots of CDs.
Ahhhh. Makes sense now.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 08, 2014, 02:20:36 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 08, 2014, 02:17:33 PM
Ahhhh. Makes sense now.
Indeed - said force being needed to carry the discs.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on May 13, 2014, 02:07:17 PM
RIP HR Giger

(http://www.hrgiger.com/images/spell1_40.jpg)

(http://lcart3.narod.ru/image/fantasy/giger/ot/hr_giger_thespell_IV.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 18, 2014, 06:16:18 PM
(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10307412_10203079495324356_634359095758521954_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 19, 2014, 02:17:15 AM
Quote from: Bogey on May 18, 2014, 06:16:18 PM
(https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10307412_10203079495324356_634359095758521954_n.jpg)

Up your nose with a rubber hose!

Great picture! Hard to believe that's how John Travolta first gained his fame.  (At least "Welcome Back Kotter" was somewhat entertaining. "Bosom Buddies", that launched Tom Hanks', career was dreadful.) "Barney Miller" was an outstanding sitcom.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 21, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
(http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4449047/batswing.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 21, 2014, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 21, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
(http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4449047/batswing.gif)

Is that taken after the Joker tortured Batman with Stockhausen's music?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 01:14:41 AM
 :)

(http://realfoodforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/carrots-kissing.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 22, 2014, 05:39:17 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 01:14:41 AM
:)

(http://realfoodforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/carrots-kissing.jpg)

When two carrots met and fell in love...

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 22, 2014, 10:26:01 AM
(http://www.kaliweb.com/jacksonpollock/images/art/bluepoles.jpg)

:P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 11:04:05 AM
Marinated dried pollock

(http://koreanathome.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/dsc_3112_693.jpg?w=588)

>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 22, 2014, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 11:04:05 AM
Marinated dried pollock

(http://koreanathome.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/dsc_3112_693.jpg?w=588)

>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D :laugh:

CANNIBAL!!!

  >:D :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 11:49:51 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 22, 2014, 11:17:16 AM
CANNIBAL!!!

  >:D :laugh:

(http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f3/83559d1213977571-can-super-charged-engine-burp-pop-burp.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 23, 2014, 02:24:40 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 22, 2014, 01:14:41 AM
:)

(http://realfoodforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/carrots-kissing.jpg)

I always wondered where these came from ...

(http://blogs.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/Baby-carrots.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 23, 2014, 04:13:19 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 23, 2014, 02:24:40 AM
I always wondered where these came from ...

(http://blogs.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/Baby-carrots.jpg)

HAHAHA
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 23, 2014, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 23, 2014, 02:24:40 AM
I always wondered where these came from ...

(http://blogs.cisco.com/wp-content/uploads/Baby-carrots.jpg)

You mean these..

(http://www.artemisiaherbals.net/uploads/6/4/2/4/6424479/s682761778741112899_p154_i1_w255.jpeg)

Baby carrots are tortured grown up carrots...     :'( :'( :'(

Evil, evil machine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 23, 2014, 12:48:15 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 23, 2014, 12:41:21 PM
Baby carrots are tortured grown up carrots...     :'( :'( :'(
Mutilated carrots!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 23, 2014, 01:05:30 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 23, 2014, 12:41:21 PM
You mean these..

(http://www.artemisiaherbals.net/uploads/6/4/2/4/6424479/s682761778741112899_p154_i1_w255.jpeg)

Baby carrots are tortured grown up carrots...     :'( :'( :'(

Evil, evil machine...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stCKRExcRBA

On the topic of evil machines ...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJovYQA8ycY (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJovYQA8ycY)

>:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 23, 2014, 01:11:07 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 23, 2014, 01:05:30 PM
On the topic of evil machines ...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJovYQA8ycY (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJovYQA8ycY)

>:D

We will find you soon Ken! Soon....

(http://christianitymalaysia.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/960x800-Evil_Eyes.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on May 26, 2014, 07:52:38 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on April 23, 2014, 11:43:44 AM
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/ac4a32e152e4a47a3a13c898f4428316/tumblr_n4hvonqw6v1qd3lbbo1_1280.jpg)

Awesome 10 foot wide poster of one of the greatest cinematic works.

Amazing. Is it recent, or from the original 1928 release ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 26, 2014, 03:55:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Mg4C4KR.jpg)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 29, 2014, 06:13:55 AM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/ejy7u3ud.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 30, 2014, 06:13:29 PM
I do not play an instrument , but thought this was funny.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/1509765_10152236715339238_329617368_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 31, 2014, 05:37:49 AM
(http://static.chatnu.nl/userdata/240815/albums/97417/1352514_full.gif)

For Greg.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 31, 2014, 06:11:23 AM
Quote from: George on May 31, 2014, 05:37:49 AM
For Greg.  8)
I like it.  8)
Thanks, George.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 31, 2014, 10:57:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10369744_287946321387096_8045474377951598566_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 31, 2014, 01:13:31 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 31, 2014, 10:57:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10369744_287946321387096_8045474377951598566_n.jpg)

*cringe* - ahhw - that would be awful!!!!!!   :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 31, 2014, 01:53:04 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 31, 2014, 01:13:31 PM
*cringe* - ahhw - that would be awful!!!!!!   :'( :'( :'(

She could listen to CDs with me.  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on May 31, 2014, 01:55:31 PM
Quote from: George on May 31, 2014, 01:53:04 PM
She could listen to CDs with me.  >:D

Don't you mean, she could "fill this space with anything" with you?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 31, 2014, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: springrite on May 31, 2014, 01:55:31 PM
Don't you mean, she could "fill this space with anything" with you?

Anything? Well, I'm not that kinky.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on May 31, 2014, 02:15:58 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 31, 2014, 10:57:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10369744_287946321387096_8045474377951598566_n.jpg)

Nobody could hold that big a pile of 33rpm vinyls the way he does (should be closer to the wrist, even the elbow to balance the weight). Obviously an amateur cartoonist  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 31, 2014, 05:43:20 PM
Quote from: André on May 31, 2014, 02:15:58 PM
Nobody could hold that big a pile of 33rpm vinyls the way he does (should be closer to the wrist, even the elbow to balance the weight). Obviously an amateur cartoonist  :D

Could be late Columbia releases. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 31, 2014, 07:11:56 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 31, 2014, 05:43:20 PM
Could be late Columbia releases. ;D

Or an artist that only relates to cds rather than vinyl?   ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on June 01, 2014, 01:04:40 PM
(http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/20/images/2008122052911601.jpg)

Alfred Brendel with his former students (from left to right) Paul Lewis, Kit Armstrong, Imogen Cooper and Till Fellner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 04, 2014, 05:49:07 PM
(http://images.liveluvcreate.com/create/t/touch_my_cake_and_i_will_cut_you-233898.jpg?i)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 04, 2014, 06:01:52 PM
Quote from: Gordo on June 01, 2014, 01:04:40 PM
(http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/20/images/2008122052911601.jpg)

Alfred Brendel with his former students (from left to right) Paul Lewis, Kit Armstrong, Imogen Cooper and Till Fellner.

I don't know Armstrong. I heard Fellner, an interesting, rather diffident player. But I value Lewis and Cooper as great artists, certainly worthy of their illustrious teacher.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 06, 2014, 09:10:44 PM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/venn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 08, 2014, 12:01:11 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BpcycjBIMAAfBCe.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 09, 2014, 07:27:16 PM
(https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x395/10404436_4393472492214_1474212099921585678_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 09, 2014, 08:17:29 PM
Quote from: George on June 09, 2014, 07:27:16 PM
(https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x395/10404436_4393472492214_1474212099921585678_n.jpg)

LOL!!


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 09, 2014, 08:25:31 PM
Power Windows-era Rush -

(http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/tourbooks/powerwindows/powerwindows-36.jpg)

(http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/tourbooks/powerwindows/powerwindows-9.jpg)

(http://cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/books/canadian-musician-11.1985/canadian-musician-11.1985-3.jpg)

(http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/books/music-express-12.1985/music-express-12.1985-1.jpg)

(http://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/rush/images/books/guitar-player-04.1986/guitar-player-04.1986-3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 13, 2014, 04:13:23 PM
(http://tinyurl.com/nvpknuq)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NJ Joe on June 15, 2014, 08:32:23 AM
Doing a "cliff walk" while recently vacationing in Newport, RI, we encountered this sign which I found strangely amusing:


(http://www.aroundtheworldl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_7929-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 15, 2014, 08:42:50 AM
Maybe the steep cliff was just a few feet ahead  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 15, 2014, 08:59:20 AM
Quote from: George on June 13, 2014, 04:13:23 PM
(http://tinyurl.com/nvpknuq)

;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: EigenUser on June 15, 2014, 09:04:44 AM
Quote from: George on June 13, 2014, 04:13:23 PM
(http://tinyurl.com/nvpknuq)
There's another guy who listens to Mahler symphonies one movement at a time!
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 15, 2014, 01:55:12 PM
I can't take credit for this, saw it on twitter..

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/egu9u8yj.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 16, 2014, 07:00:03 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10378544_736052696451878_4741729202834690188_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 16, 2014, 09:07:10 AM
Love these  :D


(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/4/0/40a9b038.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/b/4/b4c5b159.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/0/4/04722b87.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/2/b/2b3cb779.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/0/8/08b08a0c.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/b/4/b4841fb0.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/b/7/b717d5c0.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/3/d/3dc95d14.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/5/e/5e748a4d.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/0/a/0a7b5f4e.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/9/7/97abe2c4.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/c/3/c3a22b95.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/6/0/60c27b7b.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/0/d/0d7fdad7.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/2/6/26708565.jpg)
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/kaikaihanno/imgs/6/a/6a0bf004.jpg)

source:
http://blog.livedoor.jp/kaikaihanno/archives/29690336.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on June 16, 2014, 10:17:49 PM
 :)

(http://keyboardkrumbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/records.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 19, 2014, 08:09:09 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqgHFnLCYAAMYLt.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on June 19, 2014, 09:21:03 AM
Quote from: The Six on June 19, 2014, 08:09:09 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqgHFnLCYAAMYLt.jpg:large)

Wow! I didn't realize Rachmaninov was so tall. No wonder he had such big hands! I bet he could palm a basketball and slam dunk it, too!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 19, 2014, 09:57:04 AM
I didn't know Prokofiev was tall, either. The Beethoven and Wagner heights were a little shorter than expected.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on June 19, 2014, 11:50:19 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 19, 2014, 09:57:04 AM
I didn't know Prokofiev was tall, either. The Beethoven and Wagner heights were a little shorter than expected.  ;D
Remember that people's height has grown a lot since then, what with more food available in the developed countries.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 20, 2014, 06:09:12 AM
Quote from: North Star on June 19, 2014, 11:50:19 PM
Remember that people's height has grown a lot since then, what with more food available in the developed countries.
I kinda like the idea of being able to tuck Schubert or Beethoven into my backpack and take him with me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 21, 2014, 04:42:17 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 20, 2014, 06:09:12 AM
I kinda like the idea of being able to tuck Schubert or Beethoven into my backpack and take him with me.

You'll need to use a baby-leash with the Grieg, he tends to wander off in public places.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 21, 2014, 03:22:41 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 21, 2014, 04:42:17 AM
You'll need to use a baby-leash with the Grieg, he tends to wander off

So do his melodies
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 22, 2014, 01:04:54 PM
I really do like this pic, I applaud Torres for wearing one. It's scary to see some of those pitchers get hit by a returning ball.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqtTHKvCQAEE4Sp.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on June 23, 2014, 07:27:45 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on June 22, 2014, 01:04:54 PM
I really do like this pic, I applaud Torres for wearing one. It's scary to see some of those pitchers get hit by a returning ball.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqtTHKvCQAEE4Sp.jpg)

Seems like a wise precaution, but it must take some getting used to.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: EigenUser on June 25, 2014, 02:22:00 AM
I usually get annoyed with all of the cat stuff on the internet, but this made me laugh. I found it while searching for "plotting" for the picture game thread.
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/667244288/h716B7DAE/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 02, 2014, 02:21:00 PM
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/68/81/e1/6881e1262d5cb281a9528f0f48cac126.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 02, 2014, 02:52:57 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on July 02, 2014, 08:58:31 PM
(http://www.paradoxplace.com/Photo%20Pages/UK/Britain_Centre/Gloucester_Cathedral/Images/800/Cloister-Aug04-DC3866sAR800.jpg)

Gloucester Cathedral
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 03, 2014, 02:32:41 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/76/7683/9371300Z/posters/david-borchart-let-s-look-at-projected-earnings-for-the-next-quarter-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 06, 2014, 07:57:18 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10351323_279363712243144_6550875014796810438_n.jpg)


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10388137_272831682896347_5483374134065046902_n.jpg)

:P

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on July 07, 2014, 08:31:48 AM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/belgium.jpg?w=899)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 10, 2014, 07:02:07 PM
One of the best I've seen yet.


(http://www.dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/20000/4000/600/224681/224681.strip.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 20, 2014, 04:10:28 PM
(http://gifshost.com/012012/1327341620_unfriendly_cat_rescue.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 20, 2014, 04:21:54 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 20, 2014, 04:26:20 PM
(http://gifs.gifbin.com/032010/1268050404_struck_by_karma.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on July 20, 2014, 06:35:44 PM
  Those two gifs are priceless.  Of course the cat one is kind of tragic, but it's balanced out by the poetic justice of the dog one :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 23, 2014, 12:03:45 PM
LeBron James and his father, Greg Oden.

(http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/oden-500x500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 23, 2014, 05:48:35 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on July 20, 2014, 06:35:44 PM
  Those two gifs are priceless.  Of course the cat one is kind of tragic, but it's balanced out by the poetic justice of the dog one :laugh: :laugh:

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 23, 2014, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: Greg on July 23, 2014, 12:03:45 PM
LeBron James and his father, Greg Oden.
Fun fact: LeBron is 29 and Greg Oden is 26, even though he looks 52.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 24, 2014, 01:57:31 PM
(http://d3dsacqprgcsqh.cloudfront.net/photo/aOqg9W2_460sa_v1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on July 28, 2014, 07:52:47 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--oH7oFzq1--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/nzrixctxtpblxoma6yep.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 29, 2014, 07:34:27 PM
(http://static2.minitokyo.net/view/00/48/559900.jpg)

Nostalgia.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 31, 2014, 08:57:49 AM
This is a pic that is being shared with a petition to help prevent The Met Opera's lockout, showing that Gelb is wrong in saying that Opera attendance and interest is low...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 01, 2014, 05:33:31 PM
(https://s.yimg.com/cd/resizer/original/fN3hbFihYbtUwLzbJ9x1IRm2R24.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 01, 2014, 07:01:22 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 01, 2014, 05:33:31 PM
(https://s.yimg.com/cd/resizer/original/fN3hbFihYbtUwLzbJ9x1IRm2R24.gif)
You have an unexpected cruel streak. I kinda like it  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 03, 2014, 05:28:26 AM
(http://images.smh.com.au/2013/12/13/5008017/pd-Sp-Aw-20131213120710960367-620x349.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on August 07, 2014, 01:09:34 PM
Courtesy of my brother: a restaurant in Peking aka Beijing, a restaurant which obviously believes in being brutally honest with its potential customers, who apparently hail from Australia, Germany, and assorted Scandinavian countires, from what I can glean in the image.

(http://shantasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2485.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 07, 2014, 02:42:25 PM
That's a bit more modest than the Chinese restaurant that I go to- they display the sign saying that they were voted #1 in the county and will remind customers. They are proud of it (and should be- let's just say that I'm honored to be able to spend time again tomorrow morning with someone who has virtually no free time).  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: jimkita on August 08, 2014, 03:45:17 AM
(http://www.entrepreneur.com/dbimages/article/topimage/1393614413-angry-client-listen-keep-cool.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 09, 2014, 01:54:36 PM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/c565d39827344a6636fbca5d4eb4b5de/tumblr_na0wnwcEqA1rlpicfo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2014, 06:27:58 AM
Glance just happened to fall on this . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on August 12, 2014, 07:34:56 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2014, 06:27:58 AM
Glance just happened to fall on this . . . .

  This is a first for me.  Something I have produced has been "re-purposed" into some kind of artifact. 
     Should I go all Disney on you and sue for theft of intellectual copy-rite?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2014, 08:25:45 AM
8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2014, 10:43:26 AM
Others misinform with passionate volunteerism . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 15, 2014, 03:22:51 PM
Several promotional pics from Harnoncourt's soon to be released Mozart Symphonies disc.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/7120vaqsxHL._SL500_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71mbv0AyqoL._SL500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 15, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
I wonder if Harnoncourt ever actually blinks? :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 15, 2014, 07:15:02 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 15, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
I wonder if Harnoncourt ever actually blinks? :)

Only after he yells, "Harnoncourt, Smash!" which the force of the blink is known to topple small buildings.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on August 15, 2014, 07:18:09 PM
Quote from: Cato on August 07, 2014, 01:09:34 PM
Courtesy of my brother: a restaurant in Peking aka Beijing, a restaurant which obviously believes in being brutally honest with its potential customers, who apparently hail from Australia, Germany, and assorted Scandinavian countires, from what I can glean in the image.

(http://shantasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IMG_2485.jpg)
I have been there. It is correct to add the word "probably". It would have been better to add the word "not" as well.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 15, 2014, 07:22:51 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 15, 2014, 07:15:02 PM
Only after he yells, "Harnoncourt, Smash!" which the force of the blink is known to topple small buildings.

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 15, 2014, 07:39:28 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 15, 2014, 06:56:05 PM
I wonder if Harnoncourt ever actually blinks? :)

And I wonder when they will cast him to be the villian in one of those Die Hard movies.

Dude is scary.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 15, 2014, 07:58:56 PM
Quote from: George on August 15, 2014, 07:39:28 PM
And I wonder when they will cast him to be the villian in one of those Die Hard movies.

Dude is scary.

Yeah, he definitely fits the role of an Austrian criminal mastermind pretty well I think. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 16, 2014, 05:07:52 AM
Quote from: George on August 15, 2014, 07:39:28 PM
And I wonder when they will cast him to be the villian in one of those Die Hard movies.

Dude is scary.

Not Die Hard, but he was the main villain in the Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies with Pierce Brosnan...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2014, 08:26:30 AM
This can be no coincidence . . .

For snypsss, from snopes.com:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 18, 2014, 08:36:36 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 18, 2014, 08:26:30 AM
This can be no coincidence . . .

For snypsss, from snopes.com:

Woah!
What other words can you create by folding the bill? I think Tom is one, is there a Tom we can add controversy to?
;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 19, 2014, 06:32:11 AM
I'll admit this is kinda funny.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IyBeSjJCyQo/T82nh0erkVI/AAAAAAAAClk/VqysYYP1Zs4/s1600/americanwomenforeignwomen.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 19, 2014, 07:02:40 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 19, 2014, 06:32:11 AM
I'll admit this is kinda funny.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IyBeSjJCyQo/T82nh0erkVI/AAAAAAAAClk/VqysYYP1Zs4/s1600/americanwomenforeignwomen.jpg)

Post of the day!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2014, 10:59:07 AM
We few, we happy few . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2014, 11:10:20 AM
Well, the 32 greatest of all time, anyway!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 19, 2014, 04:19:19 PM
Quote from: Greg on August 19, 2014, 06:32:11 AM
I'll admit this is kinda funny.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IyBeSjJCyQo/T82nh0erkVI/AAAAAAAAClk/VqysYYP1Zs4/s1600/americanwomenforeignwomen.jpg)

That sounds about right! 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 19, 2014, 06:33:12 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 19, 2014, 04:19:19 PM
That sounds about right! 8)
Me, you and George should all travel abroad!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 20, 2014, 07:12:27 AM
I thnk our dear, late Iago posed for this  ;D

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/may2014/old%20men.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on August 20, 2014, 07:20:51 AM
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 20, 2014, 07:28:58 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 19, 2014, 06:33:12 PM
Me, you and George should all travel abroad!  ;D

Pun intended?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 20, 2014, 07:29:33 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 20, 2014, 07:20:51 AM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

+1
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 20, 2014, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on August 20, 2014, 07:20:51 AM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

+2
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 20, 2014, 11:46:58 AM
Quote from: George on August 20, 2014, 07:28:58 AM
Pun intended?
Didn't know there was a pun in there...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 20, 2014, 11:49:40 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 20, 2014, 11:46:58 AM
Didn't know there was a pun in there...

Sarge will get it.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 20, 2014, 11:51:59 AM
Clearly it's a reference to Some Like It Hot.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 20, 2014, 06:28:15 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-eg-OIifL.jpg)


There are also some humorous customer reviews written for this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1618081012/ref=s9_pop_gw_g14_i7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=093AECGXF30N2RV7VMXZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1873692562&pf_rd_i=507846)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 20, 2014, 06:36:07 PM
(http://www.theliberal.co.uk/images/issue13/help_mom.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 20, 2014, 06:48:23 PM
Quote from: North Star on August 20, 2014, 11:51:59 AM
Clearly it's a reference to Some Like It Hot.  8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/Xf2MNCu5oqM

Damn good guitar solo in this song. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 21, 2014, 04:54:03 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 20, 2014, 06:28:15 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-eg-OIifL.jpg)

I wonder how the black and Latino editions of this title are faring.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 21, 2014, 06:21:39 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 21, 2014, 04:54:03 AM
I wonder how the black and Latino editions of this title are faring.
I'm gonna guess: not so well.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on August 21, 2014, 06:22:49 AM
This planet is so screwed up that sometimes I want to punch it in the face.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 24, 2014, 06:03:12 AM
(http://cdn.rockabilia.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/300x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/CHILDONESIE/142400F.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 26, 2014, 03:18:25 AM

(http://cdn.lolhappens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/391429_271856972918304_858827445_n1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 26, 2014, 10:27:30 AM
 Portraits of homosexuals by Marlene Dumas at the Saint Petersburg' Manifesta

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/08/24/t-magazine/24womens-well-dumas-slide-63S1/24womens-well-dumas-slide-63S1-jumbo.jpg)

Read more about this: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/19/arts/international/art-shapes-a-civil-rights-debate-in-russia.html

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 26, 2014, 11:22:17 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bv-v0RmCQAAEwrj.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 26, 2014, 12:07:59 PM
...and a few pies later...

(http://www.boylecartoon.co.uk/book/uk/statu.jpg)


P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 27, 2014, 02:20:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwEoJ8VIQAEnYIj.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 27, 2014, 02:28:46 PM
lol
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 31, 2014, 06:09:33 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415jbhZrTAL._SL600_AA350_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 01, 2014, 12:22:43 PM
(http://www.puma-automobiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Youabian_Puma_35.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 01, 2014, 01:49:00 PM
(http://www.stedelijk.nl/upload/tentoonstellingen/marlene-dumas-the-image-as-burden/Screenshot%202014-04-14%2016.26.03.png?w=580&h=400&mode=max&404=backup)

I cannot say "I like" the works of Marlene Dumas, but they are unsettling and demand a serious approach...

She has a big retrospective in Amsterdam now: The image as burden.

http://www.stedelijk.nl/en/exhibitions/marlene-dumas-the-image-as-burden


Peter

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 02, 2014, 06:15:31 AM
Thrown up by the Boston Herald website last night.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 04, 2014, 10:59:13 AM
It's me, not you...no, it is you...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Have you seen this book (I mean, title) yet?  8)

[asin]0767918762[/asin]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 04, 2014, 11:40:03 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Have you seen this book (I mean, title) yet?  8)

[asin]0767918762[/asin]

I have - and perhaps predictably - own a copy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2014, 11:45:17 AM
I should have guessed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 04, 2014, 12:25:35 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2014, 11:45:17 AM
I should have guessed!

I aspire to snobisme in several areas of human endeavor.... :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on September 05, 2014, 02:47:57 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10649671_710660012322319_1508515887901273094_n.jpg?oh=ff33b2242b3a2b50e1ac03772f05878c&oe=549AF7DE&__gda__=1419455490_424c95791d5e39b2dcc5432936e1b988)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on September 05, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2014, 11:05:59 AM
Have you seen this book (I mean, title) yet?  8)

[asin]0767918762[/asin]

Not for me.  I would just end up disagreeing with what they have to say. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 09, 2014, 03:10:30 PM
(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/1242952876132860679)


One of the ads I see right here at GMG.  Now, who wouldn't want to meet the young lady pictured?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 09, 2014, 03:12:43 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 04, 2014, 11:45:17 AM
I should have guessed!
I would have guessed!

>:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 09, 2014, 06:00:10 PM
Quote from: Todd on September 09, 2014, 03:10:30 PM
(http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/1242952876132860679)


One of the ads I see right here at GMG.  Now, who wouldn't want to meet the young lady pictured?
Apparently you need adblock.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on September 09, 2014, 08:37:33 PM
Quote from: Greg on September 09, 2014, 06:00:10 PM
Apparently you need adblock.

Ah. I see now. I couldn't imagine what he was referring to...
   (now I'm  sorta tempted to put it on pause and find out ;))
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 10, 2014, 06:14:09 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 09, 2014, 08:37:33 PM
Ah. I see now. I couldn't imagine what he was referring to...
   (now I'm  sorta tempted to put it on pause and find out ;))
He put an image in his post, but since there was no file extension, it didn't show up. The link is still accessible, though:

http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/simgad/1242952876132860679

Nothing special IMO.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 10, 2014, 06:48:38 AM
Quote from: Greg on September 10, 2014, 06:14:09 AMNothing special IMO.



Looks like you missed the point of my post.  I can't say that I'm surprised.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2014, 08:06:56 AM
Can you see what this picture means to me?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 10, 2014, 08:18:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on September 10, 2014, 08:06:56 AM
Can you see what this picture means to me?

The world?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 10, 2014, 08:20:17 AM
8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on September 10, 2014, 03:23:46 PM
Just in case someone is easily offended, I've put this as a link to the article rather than posting the picture:
http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/227880/devil-statue-with-giant-erection-pops-up-in-vancouver-nsfw/ .

Th link title says it all. The good burghers of Vancouver were in for a 'massive' surprise that morning. >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 10, 2014, 04:11:58 PM
(http://cdn-www.i-am-bored.com/media/naturefacts.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 11, 2014, 07:20:26 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyaAlkHHCQ4
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 12, 2014, 07:50:21 AM
If you've seen Alan Arkin in The In Laws, you know why I like this...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/12/u6yraza6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 12, 2014, 04:10:54 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/vfxlJuz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 13, 2014, 10:42:13 AM
Lang x2 and The Harnoncourt...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 13, 2014, 11:21:19 AM
I'm in love

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2749306/What-scam-Student-boasts-friends-trekking-Asia-visiting-stunning-beaches-tasting-local-cuisine-meeting-Buddhist-monks-using-FAKE-photos-taken-home-town.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2749306/What-scam-Student-boasts-friends-trekking-Asia-visiting-stunning-beaches-tasting-local-cuisine-meeting-Buddhist-monks-using-FAKE-photos-taken-home-town.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 14, 2014, 09:39:41 AM
(http://lovelace-media.imgix.net/uploads/414/a8cff270-1cb7-0132-7118-0add9426c766.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 14, 2014, 09:57:26 AM
You gotta love internet memes...

it's like part 2 of the Michael Jackson eating popcorn and saying he's just there to read the comments.


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/7075_10205213036744595_2539759567310748949_n.jpg?oh=cc2a5d97ff6d38fa8357d5eef2aab453&oe=5490D6F6&__gda__=1419530507_5feb3a2fc5ed58115f4c498ae7292b38)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 17, 2014, 06:13:57 PM
(http://a.abcnews.com/images/Lifestyle/ht_kent_state_urban_outfitters_kb_140915_16x9_992.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on September 18, 2014, 01:45:06 AM
My avatar, of David Morrissey as Bradley Headstone in 1998 tv serial of Our Mutual Friend. He portrays this tragic, passionate villain perfectly. Headstone is probably Dickens character I most identify with.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 18, 2014, 02:21:15 PM
(http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/279239/slide_279239_2078422_free.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 18, 2014, 06:12:26 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91J47w1bs7L._SL1500_.jpg)


Damn, look at Martha! What a babe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on September 18, 2014, 07:03:44 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 18, 2014, 06:12:26 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91J47w1bs7L._SL1500_.jpg)


Damn, look at Martha! What a babe.

All I can think about when looking at that picture is how uncomfortable and embarrassed they must have been being so amateurishly and awkwardly posed...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 19, 2014, 07:57:57 PM
(http://www.picturevip.com/v2/images/2013/12/29/jBXg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 19, 2014, 08:22:43 PM
(http://stokowski.org/images/Vaughan_Williams_Stokowski_piano.jpg)

Stokowski with Vaughan Williams.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on September 21, 2014, 05:04:38 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 19, 2014, 08:22:43 PM
(http://stokowski.org/images/Vaughan_Williams_Stokowski_piano.jpg)

Stokowski with Vaughan Williams.

Cool shot, John.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 21, 2014, 05:21:36 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 18, 2014, 06:12:26 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91J47w1bs7L._SL1500_.jpg)

Damn, look at Martha! What a babe.

Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 18, 2014, 07:03:44 PM
All I can think about when looking at that picture is how uncomfortable and embarrassed they must have been being so amateurishly and awkwardly posed...

What are those two doing? Why does she have her hand inside the piano. Is she playing Cage?  ;)  And Abbado could not be more awkwardly posed :o  You know that cover is good enough to be in the Worst Looking CD Artwork thread ;D

But I do agree with MI's evaluation of Martha.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on September 21, 2014, 07:34:52 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 21, 2014, 05:21:36 AM
But I do agree with MI's evaluation of Martha.

  Yeah, and I think the record companies did, too. They used pictures that all look like they are from the same 60s sessions for decades.  Suddenly her "Argerich and Friends in Lugano" came out and she seemed to have changed overnight from young hotty into Great Aunt Martha. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 21, 2014, 05:46:41 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 18, 2014, 07:03:44 PM
All I can think about when looking at that picture is how uncomfortable and embarrassed they must have been being so amateurishly and awkwardly posed...

How's this for awkward? Abbado does not look comfortable.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MY4F0A8BL.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on September 21, 2014, 06:15:40 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on September 21, 2014, 05:46:41 PM
How's this for awkward? Abbado does not look comfortable.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MY4F0A8BL.jpg)

  Yeah, you are right. But I can understand this one. Hands are surprisingly powerful in portraiture, and I can see the photographer asking him to get them out there, even if it looks a bit strange.  And it's the only thing that looks odd. In the other one, you can tell they had been positioned like wax dummies. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 21, 2014, 07:07:13 PM
Quote from: Bogey on September 21, 2014, 05:04:38 AM
Cool shot, John.

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 21, 2014, 07:12:34 PM
I'm in love with Emily VanCamp. I think she's, what's the word, cutesy, but beautiful -

(http://croobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Emily-VanCamp.jpg)

(http://www2.pictures.fp.zimbio.com/Declare+Yourself+Last+Call+Hollywood+Party+KxCsDk3SU-rl.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a81VHk1Ej9U/UGolm4Z_SHI/AAAAAAAAPjM/WHuNvW9S_yY/s1600/emily-van-camp-0010.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 23, 2014, 06:07:02 AM
Quote from: Ken B on September 13, 2014, 11:21:19 AM
I'm in love

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2749306/What-scam-Student-boasts-friends-trekking-Asia-visiting-stunning-beaches-tasting-local-cuisine-meeting-Buddhist-monks-using-FAKE-photos-taken-home-town.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2749306/What-scam-Student-boasts-friends-trekking-Asia-visiting-stunning-beaches-tasting-local-cuisine-meeting-Buddhist-monks-using-FAKE-photos-taken-home-town.html)

She's a deceiver, Ken - she'll only hurt you.  But I'll bet you're willing to run that risk!  (You should Photoshop some photos of you and her out on romantic dates!).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 24, 2014, 12:44:39 PM
A friend posted this to FB
(https://i.imgflip.com/cfa8w.jpg)
Credit to Jeffrey Quick.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 24, 2014, 01:41:18 PM
(http://img-9gag-lol.9cache.com/photo/aqZ1gwv_460sa_v1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 25, 2014, 07:25:54 AM
(http://746356305518259583.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/3/2/15329654/3421387_orig.jpg?0)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on September 25, 2014, 07:28:54 AM
^^^ very nice
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 25, 2014, 07:30:33 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on September 25, 2014, 07:28:54 AM
^^^ very nice

Soon to be used (cropped) for this:

(http://i1.cdnds.net/14/35/618x618/bob-dylan-basement-complete.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2014, 07:35:38 AM
Oooo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 27, 2014, 12:42:49 PM
(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2014/09/Obama%20relaunched.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on September 30, 2014, 03:22:09 AM
(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10710571_866642040013129_4111779499471648117_n.jpg?oh=f359d63afc00d5af09cd05262bd89d1e&oe=5488F0EC)

John!, curious about your opinion.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 02, 2014, 02:13:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/Ern/GeorgeandPaul69.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 03, 2014, 10:09:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/tKnlUBD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 04, 2014, 06:54:50 AM
Quote from: The Six on October 03, 2014, 10:09:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/tKnlUBD.jpg)

You have to admire the creativity of this selfie.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 06, 2014, 03:38:20 AM
Quote from: The Six on October 03, 2014, 10:09:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/tKnlUBD.jpg)

Demis Roussos!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 08, 2014, 06:10:47 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10712793_847547291931198_4163987853781118902_n.jpg?oh=02cbde812c6780ccf9e640e5bfbac6dd&oe=54C4BB39&__gda__=1422754277_a5662f92d885c355fb6a21d6eeadceae)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 11, 2014, 07:48:37 AM
(http://s1.legalinsurrection.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Wendy-Davis-Ad-Greg-Abbot-Wheelchair-e1412970504613-620x434.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2014, 06:48:42 AM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on October 08, 2014, 06:10:47 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10712793_847547291931198_4163987853781118902_n.jpg?oh=02cbde812c6780ccf9e640e5bfbac6dd&oe=54C4BB39&__gda__=1422754277_a5662f92d885c355fb6a21d6eeadceae)


Nice work, but not a chair I'd really sit in.

Morticia, now . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 13, 2014, 06:53:01 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/maria.tipo/img/foto/grandi/foto%202.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 13, 2014, 07:29:03 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 13, 2014, 06:53:01 AM
(http://digilander.libero.it/maria.tipo/img/foto/grandi/foto%202.jpg)

Sexy!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 14, 2014, 01:15:13 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 13, 2014, 06:48:42 AM
Nice work, but not a chair I'd really sit in.

Morticia, now . . . .

Or Elvira...but I'm with you...~shudderrrr~....


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 14, 2014, 01:17:20 PM
The instant the sound barrier is broken:



(http://cdn.grindtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CATERS_AT_THE_SPEED_OF_SOUND_02-1024x683.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 14, 2014, 07:36:18 PM
Very, very cool.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 14, 2014, 09:10:55 PM
Quote from: Bogey on October 14, 2014, 07:36:18 PM
Very, very cool.
+1
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 15, 2014, 08:08:17 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--8K2Xw2PM--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/n1xwhfh0kljymevi3j6i.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 15, 2014, 08:26:46 AM
Quote from: The Six on October 15, 2014, 08:08:17 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--8K2Xw2PM--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/n1xwhfh0kljymevi3j6i.jpg)

What is that? Pnut Butter and Jelly sandwich?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 15, 2014, 10:11:46 AM
Black Burger from McDonald's Japan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2014, 03:57:39 AM
Still my mind is back on vacation . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 17, 2014, 05:33:09 PM
(http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-08-15-ScreenShot20130815at2.08.59PM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 19, 2014, 03:47:33 PM
I'm sure I posted this a few years ago, but here it is again.

(http://memeblender.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/RIP-Kim-Jong-Il.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 19, 2014, 03:49:09 PM
(http://thefunniestpictures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/funniest-pictures-hello-america-kim-jong-un.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 20, 2014, 11:10:35 AM
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af164/MasterVir/tumblr_ncekjt6GZK1r4oye7o1_1280_zpsc755d6a7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 21, 2014, 08:20:12 PM
Some cool Strauss pictures:

(http://www.newyorker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Richard-Strauss-2-690.jpg)

(http://media1.faz.net/ppmedia/aktuell/984803138/1.2982371/width610x580/erfolgreich-und-angesehen-auch-heute-ist-richard-strauss-ein-komponist-an-dem-niemand-vorbei-kommt.jpg)

(http://www.elbinari.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/alpenhintergrund-Richard-Strauss.jpg)

(https://welltempered.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/richard-strauss-in-1914-hutton-archive-getty-images.jpg)

The mad scientist or nutty professor look:

(http://www.classiquenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/richard-strauss-102_v-image360h_-ec2d8b4e42b653689c14a85ba776647dd3c70c56.jpg)

Private Detective Strauss:

(http://web.sjsmitaa.org/~lily/image-1/Strauss1.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on October 22, 2014, 07:15:55 PM
(http://www.robertsinclair.net/comic/asshole_peanuts-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 22, 2014, 08:15:09 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2014, 07:15:55 PM
(http://www.robertsinclair.net/comic/asshole_peanuts-2.jpg)

;D ;D :laugh: :laugh:
   I'm a big time peanuts fan. That really took me by surprise. People out on the street probably could have heard me laugh.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 23, 2014, 03:14:33 AM
A screen grab I took from the new Avangers: Age of Ultron trailer. I'm frothing at the mouth for this one, Marvel is starting to get to some of the villains that have wreaked havoc in the comics, Ultron, Thanos and even the X-Men are getting to Apocalypse. The next few years should be awesome for the comic book movie, especially for those like myself that grew up reading all of these...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 23, 2014, 03:44:22 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 23, 2014, 03:14:33 AM
A screen grab I took from the new Avangers: Age of Ultron trailer. I'm frothing at the mouth for this one, Marvel is starting to get to some of the villains that have wreaked havoc in the comics, Ultron, Thanos and even the X-Men are getting to Apocalypse. The next few years should be awesome for the comic book movie, especially for those like myself that grew up reading all of these...

As long as they add a Bruckner soundtrack!!!! Right! Right.....? 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 23, 2014, 04:01:59 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 23, 2014, 03:44:22 AM
As long as they add a Bruckner soundtrack!!!! Right! Right.....?

Symphony No. 6! Has to be No. 6!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 23, 2014, 04:14:25 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 23, 2014, 04:01:59 AM
Symphony No. 6! Has to be No. 6!

Of course!!!   

(http://www.post-gazette.com/image/2013/10/17/Anton-Bruckner.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 23, 2014, 07:31:47 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 23, 2014, 03:44:22 AM
As long as they add a Bruckner soundtrack!!!! Right! Right.....?

I've always thought of him as father of the film score, especially in light of No. 6.....

Meanwhile,  pictures of pictures and Chinese ceramics and bronze from the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach when I was there they day before.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/34574498@N06/sets/72157646602548713/

Among the painters, in no particular order:
Rubens Gilbert Stuart  Matisse Renoir Picasso O'Keeffe Hopper Pollack van Dyck Reynolds Tiepolo Chagall Monet Hassam Cranach the Elder.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:04:56 AM
Two clever covers of recent books.  I have long hoped to write an article on the meaning and use of railroad-related images in modern Am. culture (most see RRs as antiquated - they are anything but! - and the survival of steam locomotives and cabooses in the public imagination is fascinating in and of itself) but I've always been hung-up on methodology.  The author's name of the Internet-related title is cause for wonderment!  And concern.

[asin]0300151241[/asin]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 24, 2014, 05:09:48 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:04:56 AM
Two clever covers of recent books.  I have long hoped to write an article on the meaning and use of railroad-related images in modern Am. culture (most see RRs as antiquated - they are anything but! - and the survival of steam locomotives and cabooses in the public imagination is fascinating in and of itself) but I've always been hung-up on methodology.  The author's name of the Internet-related title is cause for wonderment!  And concern.
Clever, eh... Perhaps Zit TRAIN should have considered writing 'how to change it' instead of 'how to stop it'..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on October 24, 2014, 05:11:16 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:04:56 AMThe author's name of the Internet-related title is cause for wonderment!  And concern.

I tried to think of what author would cause wonderment and concern, as the author of a book about bad things happening to the internet. When I scrolled down, I said "Oh! It is" out loud to my computer. That dude's a bigtime internet scholar who has been focused for a long time on open access and keeping the web free of barriers and censorship.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:13:48 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 24, 2014, 05:09:48 AM
Clever, eh... Perhaps Zit TRAIN should have considered writing 'how to change it' instead of 'how to stop it'..

Good point - wonder if he contemplated that - though STOP is more compelling in the title. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:16:50 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 24, 2014, 05:11:16 AM
I tried to think of what author would cause wonderment and concern, as the author of a book about bad things happening to the internet. When I scrolled down, I said "Oh! It is" out loud to my computer. That dude's a bigtime internet scholar who has been focused for a long time on open access and keeping the web free of barriers and censorship.

A noble cause to be sure - he sounds sufficiently worthy to be accorded the dignity of a non-train-related image by the cover designer!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 24, 2014, 05:20:45 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:13:48 AM
Good point - wonder if he contemplated that - though STOP is more compelling in the title.
True. But I'm still amused by the train tracks on the cover :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 24, 2014, 10:40:21 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:04:56 AM
Two clever covers of recent books.  I have long hoped to write an article on the meaning and use of railroad-related images in modern Am. culture (most see RRs as antiquated - they are anything but! - and the survival of steam locomotives and cabooses in the public imagination is fascinating in and of itself) but I've always been hung-up on methodology.  The author's name of the Internet-related title is cause for wonderment!  And concern.

[asin]0300151241[/asin]

As for the other book....fascination with trains is a well known trait among Aspies. It is something of a stereotype but not devoid of reality.  Robinson was undoubtedly playing off that. (As you might guess, I perseverate on music, not trains.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 24, 2014, 05:36:46 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 24, 2014, 10:40:21 AM
As for the other book....fascination with trains is a well known trait among Aspies. It is something of a stereotype but not devoid of reality.  Robinson was undoubtedly playing off that. (As you might guess, I perseverate on music, not trains.)

Quite so!  In fact, there was an excellent NYT article from several years ago on that very topic : http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/nyregion/children-with-autism-connecting-via-bus-and-train.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 02:32:35 PM
A good symbolic image for our music addictions....    ;)

(http://jotracey.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/523879_10150805410991918_658191917_9583193_68683592_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 25, 2014, 06:23:03 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 02:32:35 PM
A good symbolic image for our music addictions....    ;)

(http://jotracey.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/523879_10150805410991918_658191917_9583193_68683592_n.jpg)

  I agree that it is a good symbol of our situation. But does this represent addiction? I think he is the luckiest rabbit in the cosmos. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 06:37:12 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 25, 2014, 06:23:03 PM
  I agree that it is a good symbol of our situation. But does this represent addiction? I think he is the luckiest rabbit in the cosmos.

Yes, but will he die from eating too many carrots? That is the question....   >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 25, 2014, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 02:32:35 PM
A good symbolic image for our music addictions....    ;)

(http://jotracey.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/523879_10150805410991918_658191917_9583193_68683592_n.jpg)

Pick a carrot. Any carrot. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 25, 2014, 06:59:42 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 06:37:12 PM
Yes, but will he die from eating too many carrots? That is the question....   >:D

  I don't think carrots are something one gorges to death on, even for a rabbit.
   I will confess here that I do intend to listen to classical music til it kills me--but I am pretty sure it will take 30 or more years 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 11:38:21 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 25, 2014, 06:59:42 PM
  I don't think carrots are something one gorges to death on, even for a carrot.
   I will confess here that I do intend to listen to classical music til it kills me--but I am pretty sure it will take 30 or more years 8)

Your brain will be crammed to the brim with carrots!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 04:49:35 AM
While you folks have been chatting, I found this little guy in my backyard wanting more ;):

(http://members.jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/superphoto/11024947.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 26, 2014, 04:51:07 AM
Quote from: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 04:49:35 AM
While you folks have been chatting, I found this little guy in my backyard wanting more ;):

(http://members.jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/superphoto/11024947.jpg)

:o :o ??? ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 26, 2014, 05:34:44 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 25, 2014, 02:32:35 PM
A good symbolic image for our music addictions....    ;)

(http://jotracey.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/523879_10150805410991918_658191917_9583193_68683592_n.jpg)

A good symbolic image for my vegetarian predilections... :D
I love this image - thanks  - for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 26, 2014, 06:46:41 AM
Quote from: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 04:49:35 AM
While you folks have been chatting, I found this little guy in my backyard wanting more ;):

(http://members.jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/superphoto/11024947.jpg)
I live along the edge of a nature preserve, and most of the summer saw a bunny each day. Then since August, no more bunny sightings.  :'(
I hope it was carrot overload ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 26, 2014, 06:49:01 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 26, 2014, 06:46:41 AM
I live along the edge of a nature preserve, and most of the summer saw a bunny each day. Then since August, no more bunny sightings.  :'(
I hope it was carrot overload ...

Wasn't it in August when you started to listen more seriously to Stockhausen and Ligeti?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 26, 2014, 09:53:57 AM
Quote from: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 04:49:35 AM
While you folks have been chatting, I found this little guy in my backyard wanting more ;):

(http://members.jacksonville.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/superphoto/11024947.jpg)

He reminds me of Carter's "Attack Rabbit!" 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 02:51:14 PM
Live in Colorado since '84 and did not see a rabbit until close to 2008.  Now you cannot count them all as you drive down our suburb road.

Hmmm,  saw this dreadful movie as a kid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yww2x3bm9k
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 26, 2014, 05:47:00 PM
Zombie fingers...

(http://jamesthecomic.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/zombie-fingers--313x486.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on October 26, 2014, 05:56:02 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 26, 2014, 05:47:00 PM
Zombie fingers...

(http://jamesthecomic.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/zombie-fingers--313x486.jpg)


Sweet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 26, 2014, 06:03:32 PM
(http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/certificate/certificate.php?id=60807425&qid=234691&uname=I)

Not sure if this will stay up, but my score after guessing test questions so I could see the answers. I should frame this and hang it on the wall.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 26, 2014, 06:52:07 PM
(http://4-ps.googleusercontent.com/h/www.thegatewaypundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/xebola-cdc-cough.jpg.pagespeed.ic.sz1-a_HQhi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 26, 2014, 07:58:51 PM
I think this is mistaken.  I saw some Fox news, and it turns out The movie World War Z is directly based on ebola.  Remember the airplane scene? That is what ebola carriers are like.  We need to build a wall around America, and then keep very, very quiet (and be expecially wary of foreigners, especially non-white foreigners).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2014, 06:52:24 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 26, 2014, 07:58:51 PMI saw some Fox news, and it turns out The movie World War Z is directly based on ebola.



I'm not sure what Fox News reports, nor do I care.  What I do care about is the fact that the CDC has not been forthright about Ebola, or how it spreads.  The second section of the document I posted states that the disease can be spread by coughing or sneezing.  That is, the disease is airborne.  No, not airborne like measles (thankfully), but it can be spread by a wee sneeze.  Until this document was released - without notifying the press - the US government had insisted that it cannot be spread easily.  The fact that over 200 trained medical professionals, almost all of whom wore protective gear, have died during this outbreak was apparently supposed to be overlooked.  I am concerned by the poor communication, poor coordination, and poor execution by US public health professionals.  Nigerian public health officials did a better job. 

It's time for the US to get serious, and to impose a sensible quarantine on healthcare workers returning from infected regions - home quarantine for at least 21 days, and up to 42 days, with compensation of lost wages at taxpayer expense - and for much more tightly monitored travel.  At least US Marines are headed to West Africa, which would allow the President the ability to stop all mass travel if needed.  Not that that is factored into the deployment of forces at all, mind you.

Of course, I sort of have indirect concerns.  My wife works in healthcare, and the provider she works for is touting the line that the disease is hard to spread.  Unfortunately, she gets sneezed on and coughed on all the time, with no protective gear.  Granted, I live on the Left Coast, and none of her coworkers are running off to treat Ebola patients, and the African immigrant populations that have taken up residence in my area are mostly East African, but it would still be good to take stronger efforts to stop a disease with a 50-70% fatality rate.  Before it mutates yet again.  (If the current story in The New Yorker is accurate, it apparently already has.)  Oh, and the government should pour more money into producing more ZMapp.  I don't find Ebola to really be a matter to joke about, but maybe it's just me. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 27, 2014, 07:04:28 AM
Indeed, the best prophylactic against mass panic, is sensible precaution, among the health professionals first of all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 27, 2014, 07:11:17 AM
  Well, I agree that if it can be spread in that manner, the disease has been misrepresented.   However, there is still a ridiculous amount of (often) politically inspired fear-mongering going on.  When I read about the Texas college that is refusing readmission of students from any African country that has had an ebola case, to the (Alabama?) congressional candidate recommending that anyone diagnosed with the disease be immediately executed (and that is just the tip of the ice-berg), it makes me sick.

Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 06:52:24 AM


I'm not sure what Fox News reports, nor do I care.  What I do care about is the fact that the CDC has not been forthright about Ebola, or how it spreads.  The second section of the document I posted states that the disease can be spread by coughing or sneezing.  That is, the disease is airborne.  No, not airborne like measles (thankfully), but it can be spread by a wee sneeze.  Until this document was released - without notifying the press - the US government had insisted that it cannot be spread easily.  The fact that over 200 trained medical professionals, almost all of whom wore protective gear, have died during this outbreak was apparently supposed to be overlooked.  I am concerned by the poor communication, poor coordination, and poor execution by US public health professionals.  Nigerian public health officials did a better job. 

It's time for the US to get serious, and to impose a sensible quarantine on healthcare workers returning from infected regions - home quarantine for at least 21 days, and up to 42 days, with compensation of lost wages at taxpayer expense - and for much more tightly monitored travel.  At least US Marines are headed to West Africa, which would allow the President the ability to stop all mass travel if needed.  Not that that is factored into the deployment of forces at all, mind you.

Of course, I sort of have indirect concerns.  My wife works in healthcare, and the provider she works for is touting the line that the disease is hard to spread.  Unfortunately, she gets sneezed on and coughed on all the time, with no protective gear.  Granted, I live on the Left Coast, and none of her coworkers are running off to treat Ebola patients, and the African immigrant populations that have taken up residence in my area are mostly East African, but it would still be good to take stronger efforts to stop a disease with a 50-70% fatality rate.  Before it mutates yet again.  (If the current story in The New Yorker is accurate, it apparently already has.)  Oh, and the government should pour more money into producing more ZMapp.  I don't find Ebola to really be a matter to joke about, but maybe it's just me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:26:00 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 07:11:17 AMHowever, there is still a ridiculous amount of (often) politically inspired fear-mongering going on.


True.  Witness the Cuomo 'n' Christie sideshow.  It has been made worse by bungling by the Obama Administration.  If only a person, perhaps a leader of some sort, who had access to national media, would give a television address, or even a webcast, covering this topic in a bit of detail, laying out a more comprehensive government response, and calming nerves, these types of things could be mitigated.  If only the US had such a person at a time like this. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 27, 2014, 07:32:12 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:26:00 AM

True.  Witness the Cuomo 'n' Christie sideshow.  It has been made worse by bungling by the Obama Administration.  If only a person, perhaps a leader of some sort, who had access to national media, would give a television address, or even a webcast, covering this topic in a bit of detail, laying out a more comprehensive government response, and calming nerves, these types of things could be mitigated.  If only the US had such a person at a time like this.

Something like this?

http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/weekly-address
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:35:53 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 07:32:12 AMSomething like this?



That's step one.  I don't know what the viewership is for the President's weekly web addresses, but I can say that no one I know watches them.  A press conference would also be good, but of course, Obama is more press averse than any recent President.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 27, 2014, 01:09:09 PM
The title of this article from VOX.COM (http://www.vox.com/2014/10/27/7077669/kim-jong-un-north-korea-photo-toy-swan-wes-anderson) is, "This photo of Kim Jong Un looks like a still from a Wes Anderson movie"

(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bCNESUyRK6rOkx_C91T9AwUV6Ok=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2395732/20141026015148302.0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 01:41:14 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:35:53 AM


That's step one.  I don't know what the viewership is for the President's weekly web addresses, but I can say that no one I know watches them.  A press conference would also be good, but of course, Obama is more press averse than any recent President.

Todd,
I don't think that is exactly true. It depends on how you define recent and how you analyze the numbers. He is currently #6 out of the last ten presidents in terms of news conferences per month. The last three presidents had about 2 press conferences per month on average. Your statement is incorrect unless you consider 1.70 conferences per month as a drastic difference compared to 2.01 or 2.18 (comparing to the last two presidents). In my eyes those numbers are pretty similar, so I would argue that the last three presidents have had a very similar relationship to the press in terms of number of press conferences. In contrast FDR and Coolidge were very active with the press!!  :o

Source:
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/data/newsconferences.php (http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/data/newsconferences.php)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on October 27, 2014, 02:11:35 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 27, 2014, 01:09:09 PM
The title of this article from VOX.COM (http://www.vox.com/2014/10/27/7077669/kim-jong-un-north-korea-photo-toy-swan-wes-anderson) is, "This photo of Kim Jong Un looks like a still from a Wes Anderson movie"

(http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bCNESUyRK6rOkx_C91T9AwUV6Ok=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2395732/20141026015148302.0.jpg)

Kim Jong seems to be having a flashback...(click image to enlarge)



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2014, 04:45:09 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 01:41:14 PMHe is currently #6 out of the last ten presidents in terms of news conferences per month.



Well, I stand corrected.  President Obama is only in the bottom half of the last ten presidents in terms of press conferences.  I guess this is in line with being the most transparent administration ever. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 05:18:34 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 04:45:09 PM


Well, I stand corrected.  President Obama is only in the bottom half of the last ten presidents in terms of press conferences.  I guess this is in line with being the most transparent administration ever.

It seems like the last 10-20 years should have been more transparent compared to the past considering the "flow" and "frenzy" of the media compared to FDR's days. Peculiar!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 27, 2014, 06:02:51 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 04:45:09 PM


Well, I stand corrected.  President Obama is only in the bottom half of the last ten presidents in terms of press conferences.  I guess this is in line with being the most transparent administration ever.
One of the easiest to see through anyway.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 27, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 06:52:24 AM


I'm not sure what Fox News reports, nor do I care.  What I do care about is the fact that the CDC has not been forthright about Ebola, or how it spreads.  The second section of the document I posted states that the disease can be spread by coughing or sneezing.  That is, the disease is airborne.  No, not airborne like measles (thankfully), but it can be spread by a wee sneeze.  Until this document was released - without notifying the press - the US government had insisted that it cannot be spread easily.  The fact that over 200 trained medical professionals, almost all of whom wore protective gear, have died during this outbreak was apparently supposed to be overlooked.  I am concerned by the poor communication, poor coordination, and poor execution by US public health professionals.  Nigerian public health officials did a better job. 

It's time for the US to get serious, and to impose a sensible quarantine on healthcare workers returning from infected regions - home quarantine for at least 21 days, and up to 42 days, with compensation of lost wages at taxpayer expense - and for much more tightly monitored travel.  At least US Marines are headed to West Africa, which would allow the President the ability to stop all mass travel if needed.  Not that that is factored into the deployment of forces at all, mind you.

Of course, I sort of have indirect concerns.  My wife works in healthcare, and the provider she works for is touting the line that the disease is hard to spread.  Unfortunately, she gets sneezed on and coughed on all the time, with no protective gear.  Granted, I live on the Left Coast, and none of her coworkers are running off to treat Ebola patients, and the African immigrant populations that have taken up residence in my area are mostly East African, but it would still be good to take stronger efforts to stop a disease with a 50-70% fatality rate.  Before it mutates yet again.  (If the current story in The New Yorker is accurate, it apparently already has.)  Oh, and the government should pour more money into producing more ZMapp.  I don't find Ebola to really be a matter to joke about, but maybe it's just me.

+1 on all counts.
Well, except for the joking part, I can never resist a good one-liner and if I think of one on ebola it will pop out.
So far we have been pretty lucky. But it is hard not to notice the lack of competence, preparation, and candour from those who are supposed to be prepared for just exactly this sort of thing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 06:17:25 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 04:45:09 PM


Well, I stand corrected.  President Obama is only in the bottom half of the last ten presidents in terms of press conferences.  I guess this is in line with being the most transparent administration ever.

Average number of conferences - not the bottom layer. Interesting how words can change perspectives!  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 06:18:23 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 27, 2014, 06:12:04 PM
+1 on all counts.
Well, except for the joking part, I can never resist a good one-liner and if I think of one on ebola it will pop out.
So far we have been pretty lucky. But it is hard not to notice the lack of competence, preparation, and candour from those who are supposed to be prepared for just exactly this sort of thing.

I think the issue is that we haven't had any experience since the great flu epidemic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 27, 2014, 06:31:49 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 06:18:23 PM
I think the issue is that we haven't had any experience since the great flu epidemic.

  Of course a deadly disease is serious, but still, perspective is called for. Only two people have been infected in the US, and that was due to lack of appropriate carefulness, and the lesson was learned.  One person in total has died of Ebola in the US. The "new strain" in NY turned out to be a cold. And yet there is a media frenzy.  Meanwhile, an average of 286 people are shot every day, over 80 of whom die.  Every 3 days more children (0-19 years of age) are killed by guns than died in the Newtown shooting.  Just sayin'

Hey, whatever happened to the "Picures I like" thread?  Here is one I took fairly recently.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5602/15592965602_10acf7a857_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pKU2qw)The Hand that Rocks the Hammock (see it-}.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pKU2qw) by Mookalafalas (https://www.flickr.com/people/53250618@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 27, 2014, 07:01:48 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on October 27, 2014, 06:18:23 PM
I think the issue is that we haven't had any experience since the great flu epidemic.
Not so. There have been for instance ebola and Marburg outbreaks in Africa, Legionnaires here, etc, etc. the CDC is supposed to learn from these, and know what measures are apprpriate. There was an ebola outbreak in Virginnia I believe some years ago.
A lot of this is mundane stuff: should masks be worn, is three feet enough, what anti septics work, what thickness gloves, how long should observation periods be? When do you quarntine?

Another example I forgot.
A few years ago there was SARS. Toronto dealt with that, a more extensive outbreak of a more contagious disease, well, without panic, without misleading the public to calm them.
There has been ebola in Africa for a while now, this is no surprise.

Preparedness and knowledge of how to deal with an outbreak is the CDC's whole reason for being, and for having big budgets. Yet hospitals get no clear guidance, and conflicting things get said. The concern seems to be political, avoid embarassing panic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:27:21 PM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 06:31:49 PMOf course a deadly disease is serious, but still, perspective is called for...Meanwhile, an average of 286 people are shot every day, over 80 of whom die.  Every 3 days more children (0-19 years of age) are killed by guns than died in the Newtown shooting.  Just sayin'



Well, if it's perspective you're after, more people die every day in West Africa from malaria and AIDS.  On the flip side, the fatality rate is lower for any given period for those two diseases. 

It is sensible to take measures to prevent Ebola from infecting more people in the US, and every other non-West African country not currently dealing with the disease, and for the US and other wealthy countries to take steps to stop the current outbreaks.

Toting out gun deaths and Newtown is, though, a nicely cynical ploy, and one that can be disguised as a caring, concerned rejoinder.  It's not.  It's hard to see, for instance, how American Bullet Flu can be transmitted to Canada or Japan, whereas it is conceivable that Ebola could be transmitted from the US to either of those countries due to carelessness.

And none of this has anything to do with the fact that the current Administration has failed to clearly or effectively communicate facts about the disease and steps being taken to address it.  It took the CDC until today to widely publish the rudimentary four tier risk categories for travelers arriving from West Africa.  That's just plain old ineptitude.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 27, 2014, 09:05:04 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2014, 07:27:21 PM
Toting out gun deaths and Newtown is, though, a nicely cynical ploy, and one that can be disguised as a caring, concerned rejoinder.  It's not. 

  It's cynical to think we should focus our effort on something that's actually killing lots of Americans?  To be honest, I am not sure what you mean by "cynical" here, and am doubtful about your usage. It is clear, though, that this has shifted the topic from a debate about an issue to talking about my character, thus forming an ad hominem attack. As far as bad form in argument, this is not your worst offense.  Your central argument seems to run that "As zero people have died as a result of contracting ebola in the United States, we can see that the US response to the disease is terrible"--a classic non-sequitir. If you stopped there, it would have been impressive, but you continue with a slippery slope "and this terrible response shows that the CDC is incompetent and therefore Obama is a terrible president".  Your continuing the slippery slope right out of American by suggesting that this incompetence will also harm our friends (Canada and Japan), is inspired.  Keep this up, and you could get a job ghost writing for Ann Coulter.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 28, 2014, 05:41:15 AM
At the risk, or perhaps with the hope, of pissing off everyone here ...

I think the CDC has done a poor job. I explained why in detail earlier. That is an issue completely separate from guns, immigration, or Obama's failings. (For one thing I bet the CDC would have been no better had Romney won. The problems look institutional, and of long standing.) Todd is right to point that out. It seems the Nigerian government did better than the US one so far. It really shouldn't be controversial to say, I think our government should do better than Nigeria's. That it has been is probably due to the baleful influence of partisanship.

That does not excuse goig after Baklavaboy's motives. It's not just rude. The biggest reason American politics is f*cked up is that ad hominem is widely accepted as a valid argument. Just look at any campus, or the cable networks. Intelligent thoughtful people should do better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 28, 2014, 05:44:06 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 27, 2014, 09:05:04 PMIt's cynical to think we should focus our effort on something that's actually killing lots of Americans?  To be honest, I am not sure what you mean by "cynical" here, and am doubtful about your usage.



It's cynical to conflate completely unrelated topics such as Ebola and gun violence into one post.  That's political bait and switch. 

If you think that the federal government's public response has been effective or otherwise well managed, then I wonder what you think a poor response might look like.  The CDC could have/should have/probably would have responded differently had the leaders known how unfortunate the response has been.  The CDC, and the entire executive branch, is under the direct supervision of the President, who was elected to manage the branch.  The buck apparently no longer stops there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 06:00:31 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 28, 2014, 05:44:06 AM
I wonder what you think a poor response might look like. 

  I can answer that easily: When the disease is spreading and people are dying.  Right now I see it as US 319 million/ Ebola 0 . So far I don't see anything in the statistics to make me think things aren't being handled, at the very least, satisfactorily.

Anyway, I apologize to the fans of this thread for contributing to its hijacking.  And apologies to the other gentleman involved, but I will not be continuing in this non-likable-picture centered...discussion.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2014, 06:00:52 AM
Tangentially:

Quote"Boulez's whole life has been nothing but bluff, invective, impertinence, and conceit. He's exercised a bad influence over an entire generation that's wasted its energies in following him" — Henri Sauguet, 1987

Thanks for this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 06:04:38 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2014, 06:00:52 AM
Tangentially:

Thanks for this.

Karl, with all due respect, have you wandered into the wrong thread? Or has this devolved into the "polarized partisan bickering" thread? (By the way, I like that too ;), and I know Ken does).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 28, 2014, 06:06:15 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 28, 2014, 06:04:38 AM
Karl, with all due respect, have you wandered into the wrong thread? Or has this devolved into the "polarized partisan bickering" thread? (By the way, I like that too ;), and I know Ken does).
Well, 'tis his signature, so I'm sure we all know Ken likes it.  0:)
And I do, too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 06:12:45 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 28, 2014, 06:06:15 AM
Well, 'tis his signature, so I'm sure we all know Ken likes it.  0:)
And I do, too.

Oh, I didn't realize that :-[ :-[ Now I understand.  Sorry Karl! I didn't realize you were using the quote as a picture.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2014, 06:18:16 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 28, 2014, 06:12:45 AM
Oh, I didn't realize that :-[ :-[ Now I understand.  Sorry Karl! I didn't realize you were using the quote as a picture.

Sorry to have been unclear!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 28, 2014, 06:23:00 AM
I am starting a new thread, apology-fest.

I'm sorry for not doing so earlier.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 06:27:34 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 28, 2014, 06:23:00 AM
I am starting a new thread, apology-fest.

I'm sorry for not doing so earlier.

I forgive you Ken.  I'll copy this into a thread I recently started "The Forgiveness-fold".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2014, 07:04:11 AM
I'm sorry I ever apologized on this thread!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 07:12:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 28, 2014, 07:04:11 AM
I'm sorry I ever apologized on this thread!

0:) 0:)I forgive you 0:) 0:). (Next time, apologize in Ken's thread, if you don't mind. I'll leave a link to the forgiveness thread 0:) 0:))
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 28, 2014, 07:25:52 AM
I'm sorry for not being apologetic.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 28, 2014, 07:48:30 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 28, 2014, 07:25:52 AM
I'm sorry for not being apologetic.

  I love a good oxymoron :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 28, 2014, 07:55:06 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on October 28, 2014, 07:48:30 AM
  I love a good oxymoron :D
I am a sorry, unapologetic fellow
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 28, 2014, 01:43:48 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8358504960/hEF96D971/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on October 29, 2014, 03:48:59 PM
Quote from: George on October 28, 2014, 01:43:48 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8358504960/hEF96D971/)

LOL!  Another advantage of front-wheel drive!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on October 29, 2014, 03:53:27 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 29, 2014, 04:20:23 PM
LOL Tony!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 29, 2014, 05:47:07 PM
If Karl ever decides to expand his professional opportunities
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 29, 2014, 06:10:45 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on October 29, 2014, 05:47:07 PM
If Karl ever decides to expand his professional opportunities

Lemme guess, the guy in the pics specialty is "Fever"?  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 29, 2014, 06:20:25 PM
Quote from: George on October 29, 2014, 06:10:45 PM
Lemme guess, the guy in the pics specialty is "Fever"?  ;)
The FB post I grabbed thus from was thinking more in terms of colonoscopies.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 29, 2014, 07:30:45 PM
Sad and so true :



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 29, 2014, 07:57:11 PM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 29, 2014, 07:30:45 PM
Sad and so true :
Why you no good son of a $&@%#, you don't $&%#^@?$ deserve to live!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 29, 2014, 08:02:04 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 29, 2014, 07:57:11 PM
Why you no good son of a $&@%#, you don't $&%#^@?$ deserve to live!

@#$%* !&*$@ @*$@!$@!!!!

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 30, 2014, 03:38:08 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 29, 2014, 07:57:11 PM
Why you no good son of a $&@%#, you don't $&%#^@?$ deserve to live!

  :) :D ;D :laugh: LMAO!!!!!  You, too, John!  Hugs for you both!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 30, 2014, 03:51:41 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on October 30, 2014, 03:38:08 AM
  :) :D ;D :laugh: LMAO!!!!!  You, too, John!  Hugs for you both!

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 30, 2014, 05:10:25 AM
I know it's crazy, and I might apologize on the Apology thread, but this is where we were discussing the competence and candour of the federal ebola response.

"Oops, our bad" says the CDC http://nypost.com/2014/10/29/cdc-admits-droplets-from-a-sneeze-could-spread-ebola/ (http://nypost.com/2014/10/29/cdc-admits-droplets-from-a-sneeze-could-spread-ebola/)

CNN mocked Dr Rand Paul for making this exact point, and the Washington Post gave him 3 Pinocchios, just short of "Pants on fire" for it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2014, 05:31:34 AM
Reminds me of the street in downtown NY where my dad once worked.  But this is Pearl St in Boston.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 31, 2014, 09:06:27 AM
Hallowe'en!
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/cat-in-the-hat-halloween-costume.jpg?w=719&h=1070)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2014, 09:07:11 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 31, 2014, 09:06:27 AM
Hallowe'en!
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/cat-in-the-hat-halloween-costume.jpg?w=719&h=1070)

Very stylish!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on October 31, 2014, 05:39:23 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on October 31, 2014, 09:07:11 AM
Very stylish!

And quite surprising--usually cats won't put up with such shenanigans.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 01, 2014, 06:40:24 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--_9O0H5ei--/968072101717104042.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 01, 2014, 07:54:20 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 01, 2014, 06:40:24 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--_9O0H5ei--/968072101717104042.gif)

:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 02, 2014, 04:54:27 AM
(http://www.satanicamerica.com/simngarf.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 02, 2014, 05:02:55 AM
I'll share this one with Ethan, George.  He enjoys S&G as much as me and will get a kick out of it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jo498 on November 02, 2014, 05:07:15 AM
LOL!

Isn't Art Garfunkel sporting a handlebar mustache (not quite that long...) in that movie with Jack Nicholson?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 02, 2014, 05:21:22 AM
Quote from: Bogey on November 02, 2014, 05:02:55 AM
I'll share this one with Ethan, George.  He enjoys S&G as much as me and will get a kick out of it.

  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 02, 2014, 01:27:38 PM
Quote from: George on November 02, 2014, 04:54:27 AM
(http://www.satanicamerica.com/simngarf.gif)

This wins it all. Close the thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 03, 2014, 02:18:07 AM
(http://img-9gag-lol.9cache.com/photo/aXEPbe2_460sa_v1.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 03, 2014, 03:19:59 AM
Quote from: George on November 03, 2014, 02:18:07 AM
(http://img-9gag-lol.9cache.com/photo/aXEPbe2_460sa_v1.gif)

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 03, 2014, 03:41:58 AM
Quote from: George on November 03, 2014, 02:18:07 AM
(http://img-9gag-lol.9cache.com/photo/aXEPbe2_460sa_v1.gif)

From his Bell Boy, 1918
(title is funny, too).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2014, 04:10:28 AM
Quote from: George on November 02, 2014, 04:54:27 AM
(http://www.satanicamerica.com/simngarf.gif)

Channeling Terry Gilliam!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 04, 2014, 04:32:44 AM
Just say no to ear infections and infestations.

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/11/03/erin-pkg-moos-spider-invades-ear.cnn.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 04, 2014, 05:55:08 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 04, 2014, 04:32:44 AM
Just say no to ear infections and infestations.

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/11/03/erin-pkg-moos-spider-invades-ear.cnn.html

That's alright, I could look past the flaw of having living spiders in her ear.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 06, 2014, 04:12:40 AM
My friend Bob from England is visiting and brought me several issues of Private Eye, the British satire magazine.  Among many very funny cartoons, this is prob. my fave:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 07, 2014, 07:49:52 AM
.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Leonard_Bernstein_in_his_apartment,_New_York,_between_1946_and_1948_(William_P._Gottlieb_00721).jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 07, 2014, 08:29:53 AM
I'd recognize him anywhere.  Love the fluffy slippers; he's not the only one who likes 'em!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 07, 2014, 08:36:31 AM
The earliest known photograph of a person (persons, actually).  I have spent a lot of time looking at this and never tire of it.  Paris in 1838, sigh, Bizet was born that year!

http://mashable.com/2014/11/05/first-photograph-of-a-human/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 07, 2014, 09:30:48 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 07, 2014, 08:36:31 AM
The earliest known photograph of a person (persons, actually).  I have spent a lot of time looking at this and never tire of it.  Paris in 1838, sigh, Bizet was born that year!

http://mashable.com/2014/11/05/first-photograph-of-a-human/

The earliest selfie. Is it also the earliest recognizable face?
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/RobertCornelius.jpg/585px-RobertCornelius.jpg)

1848 Cincinnati
Having lived there I could actually recognize these before I read what they are. Amazing detail
http://1848.cincinnatilibrary.org/ (http://1848.cincinnatilibrary.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 07, 2014, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 07, 2014, 08:36:31 AM
The earliest known photograph of a person (persons, actually).  I have spent a lot of time looking at this and never tire of it.  Paris in 1838, sigh, Bizet was born that year!

http://mashable.com/2014/11/05/first-photograph-of-a-human/
(http://)
I wonder what is shining the shoes of 'the human in question'...  :( ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on November 07, 2014, 01:02:43 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 07, 2014, 12:43:08 PM
(http://)
I wonder what is shining the shoes of 'the human in question'...  :( ::)
True...but all you can see of the bootblack is his arm.   The rest is blocked by a post.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 09, 2014, 08:06:44 AM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/8204bbb743b524c921d10768d300a0be/tumblr_nej8hqCJsf1qdlh1io1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 09, 2014, 08:07:22 AM
LMAO
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on November 09, 2014, 04:10:13 PM
Quote from: George on November 09, 2014, 08:07:22 AM
LMAO

+1. Terrible, but funny.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 10, 2014, 04:48:03 AM
It never ceases to amaze - what corporate America will tell its customers to sell product!   :D  Maybe it will help with Ebola.  (from Consumer Reports)



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 10, 2014, 06:23:34 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10397107_610502109057216_4027912124991546120_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 10, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 10, 2014, 06:23:34 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10397107_610502109057216_4027912124991546120_o.jpg)

How annoying...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 11, 2014, 08:17:48 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 10, 2014, 02:23:25 PM
How annoying...
Good.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 11, 2014, 11:57:59 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 10, 2014, 06:23:34 AM
(https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10397107_610502109057216_4027912124991546120_o.jpg)
Scrolling the image up and down quickly adds to its ... errr... qualities!    8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 12, 2014, 07:26:09 AM
(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10430906_967760903238397_7222102032072812202_n.jpg?oh=a3a55e0df04e24a3a6b1e9cbe930a87d&oe=551F7D5B)

Posted by Dave on facebook. I am that guy. Especially during store meetings at work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 12, 2014, 10:02:06 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQLRT6G6Qa7P_ffO7g87mQPpJ6_7OWiPUlhVICfCEnjxuOsA32q)








(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/062/313/220710-2.jpg?1318992465)








(http://static3.beanscdn.co.uk/modules/ems-v2/article/images/Paul_Yarrow_bbc.jpg.jpg)







(http://scs03.resimyukle.com/files/view/ryu.pho.img/763/20/ingiliz-paul-yarrow_3.jpg)








(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR6GqH9n_SFY9PF_VFQOM1dpxx0bufyuCFjm0JzlLyVlmey5Hj8)




Apparently the guy's name is Paul Yarrow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 15, 2014, 11:07:44 AM
(http://media.animevice.com/uploads/2/29816/728146-lucy_heartfilia.jpg)

I really, really like Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tale...

I mean, really, really like.   0:) 0:) 0:)  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 16, 2014, 11:33:32 AM
(http://www.drunkard.com/issues/03_03/images/intervention-header.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 16, 2014, 02:03:22 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 15, 2014, 11:07:44 AM
(http://media.animevice.com/uploads/2/29816/728146-lucy_heartfilia.jpg)

I really, really like Lucy Heartfilia from Fairy Tale...

I mean, really, really like.   0:) 0:) 0:)  8)

She's a cartoon, Greg. ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 16, 2014, 02:07:16 PM
I really like Aragorn's karaoke turn.  IIRC he sang "The Devil Went Down to Mordor."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 16, 2014, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 16, 2014, 02:03:22 PM
She's a cartoon, Greg. ::)
Yep, an extremely hot and cool cartoon character. And you don't see a body like that very often...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 16, 2014, 11:27:19 PM
http://www.kylebean.co.uk/portfolio/whatcamefirst
(http://www.kylebean.co.uk/thumbs/093d8fd34241f3dddfb998c9f74d7024.560.0.0.0.90.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 17, 2014, 12:18:11 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 16, 2014, 02:03:22 PM
She's a cartoon, Greg. ::)

And?  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 17, 2014, 06:56:15 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 16, 2014, 02:03:22 PM
She's a cartoon, Greg. ::)

MI!
Perhaps Greg is a cartoon as as well?   :P
Then it is a perfect match!   0:)

(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140326173601/kingdomhearts3dddd/images/8/82/Bored-anime-guy-using-computer-yiWHXO.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 17, 2014, 08:50:56 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on November 17, 2014, 06:56:15 AM
MI!
Perhaps Greg is a cartoon as as well?   :P
Then it is a perfect match!   0:)

(http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140326173601/kingdomhearts3dddd/images/8/82/Bored-anime-guy-using-computer-yiWHXO.jpg)
Lol, you discovered my true identity.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 17, 2014, 08:52:23 AM
Quote from: Greg on November 17, 2014, 08:50:56 AM
Lol, you discovered my true identity.

;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 17, 2014, 08:58:45 AM
Quote from: Greg on November 16, 2014, 06:53:13 PM
Yep, an extremely hot and cool cartoon character. And you don't see a body like that very often...

Well you won't see a body like that on real woman because, again, this woman you're looking at is a freakin' cartoon! ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 17, 2014, 07:18:32 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 17, 2014, 08:58:45 AM
Well you won't see a body like that on real woman because, again, this woman you're looking at is a freakin' cartoon! ::)
Yes, true. One more from Fairy Tail, someone I adore almost as much:
(http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac35/Lirael6/Renders/ErzaRender.png)

At least my friends can appreciate anime girls...  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 17, 2014, 07:19:17 PM
Lol

(http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Matt+taylor+that+shirt_6fa582_5354889.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on November 17, 2014, 10:51:17 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 17, 2014, 07:18:32 PM
At least my friends can appreciate anime girls...  :P

Sooooo many responses to this came to mind. Through a terrific effort of will, I will refrain from voicing any of them...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 18, 2014, 07:11:59 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10714334_830161380358799_8434525196680331760_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 19, 2014, 08:39:32 PM
Genius

(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/1185442_726280574068065_350502922_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 22, 2014, 06:44:35 AM
I'm dying laughing at this.

(http://wizardvarnish.com/wv/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DmPE1sd49b4o1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 22, 2014, 12:44:10 PM
(http://disinfo.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/4380441_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 22, 2014, 04:52:35 PM
(http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE0LzExLzIxLzI5L2ZlbGxvd3NoaXBjLmQ0YjJmLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/9357a566/81f/fellowship-comic.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on November 23, 2014, 05:08:54 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 22, 2014, 04:52:35 PM
(http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE0LzExLzIxLzI5L2ZlbGxvd3NoaXBjLmQ0YjJmLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/9357a566/81f/fellowship-comic.jpg)

Printing.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 23, 2014, 05:49:14 AM
I never realized that it's the hat where Gandalf gets his powers from.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 23, 2014, 07:53:05 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 22, 2014, 04:52:35 PM
(http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE0LzExLzIxLzI5L2ZlbGxvd3NoaXBjLmQ0YjJmLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/9357a566/81f/fellowship-comic.jpg)

(http://romston.com/wp-posts/11-08-10-And_my_AXE/And_my_AXE_Img01.jpg)

Better one in my opinion. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on November 24, 2014, 10:28:00 AM
Lartigue's Boule de Verre (1931)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on November 24, 2014, 02:06:44 PM
From the time when Jerry Lewis was shooting "The Day The Clown Cried":

(http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/1926x1170/g_j/Jerry-Lewis-01-GQ-12Aug13_getty_b_1.jpg)

(http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/1926x1170/g_j/Jerry-Lewis-02-GQ-12Aug13_getty_b_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 24, 2014, 04:59:49 PM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-24-at-12-31-53-pm.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 24, 2014, 06:12:58 PM
Here's a cool one:

(http://www.chicagoreader.com/imager/john-luther-adams/b/original/3301498/36d6/JohnLutherAdams1_magnum.jpg)

John Luther Adams in his natural habitat. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 24, 2014, 09:25:45 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 24, 2014, 04:59:49 PM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-24-at-12-31-53-pm.png)
Lol. The absurdity of world history in a single picture.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2014, 09:44:15 AM
Because Abe was all about getting rich.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 25, 2014, 09:54:06 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2014, 09:44:15 AM
Because Abe was all about getting rich.
It's interesting how much Lincoln hatred I come across.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on November 25, 2014, 09:54:17 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 24, 2014, 04:59:49 PM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/screen-shot-2014-11-24-at-12-31-53-pm.png)

Both sides have "duck god" banners hoisted. So what's the fuss about?



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 25, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on November 25, 2014, 09:54:17 AM
Both sides have "duck god" banners hoisted. So what's the fuss about?
Just in case you are not being droll ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 25, 2014, 10:26:47 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 25, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Just in case you are not being droll ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion)
Lol, that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on November 25, 2014, 10:47:59 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 25, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Just in case you are not being droll ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit%E2%80%93duck_illusion)

Nope. On the level. Genuine query.


 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2014, 11:07:18 AM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on November 25, 2014, 10:47:59 AM
Nope. On the level. Genuine query.

And because the optical ambiguity is not well served by the cartoony drawing, a fair query.  Took me a few seconds to realize that this was the crux of the joke.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 25, 2014, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2014, 11:07:18 AM
And because the optical ambiguity is not well served by the cartoony drawing, a fair query.  Took me a few seconds to realize that this was the crux of the joke.

I thought the cruz of the joke was that they were both (unknowingly) on the same side. The only difference was the name they chose for their God.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 25, 2014, 11:58:06 AM
Quote from: George on November 25, 2014, 11:32:07 AM
I thought the cruz of the joke was that they were both (unknowingly) on the same side. The only difference was the name they chose for their God.

Yes, I think we're approaching the same idea from different angles  8)

They both have the same image, see it in different ways . . . and in the back of my mind I knew there was that rabbit/duck optical illusion, but in my case there was kind of a clunky process of rediscovering that, and piecing it in to this cartoon.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 25, 2014, 01:39:48 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on November 25, 2014, 11:58:06 AM
Yes, I think we're approaching the same idea from different angles  8)

They both have the same image, see it in different ways . . . and in the back of my mind I knew there was that rabbit/duck optical illusion, but in my case there was kind of a clunky process of rediscovering that, and piecing it in to this cartoon.
I had the same reaction. Rabbit god? Wait, duck/rabbit ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 26, 2014, 06:11:01 AM
Now for something completely different....!

I went to Charleroi / Marchienne - au - Pont for the Musée de la Photographie : http://www.museephoto.be/actuelles.html

Great little exhibition on Léonard Misonne (1870-1943) .

(http://www.museephoto.be/images/expos/mai2014/07.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4c/cf/e4/4ccfe4ec125e60fb22f2b62ba5613725.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 26, 2014, 06:16:01 AM
Quote from: pjme on November 26, 2014, 06:11:01 AM
Now for something completely different....!

I went to Charleroi / Marchienne - au - Pont for the Musée de la Photographie : http://www.museephoto.be/actuelles.html

Great little exhibition on Léonard Misonne (1870-1943) .

A photographer I'd never heard of - not that this is in any way extraordinary, a year ago I wasn't all that familiar with Ansel Adams, not to mention Edward Weston and countless others.
Interesting works, thanks for posting.

I liked these two in particular:

(http://www.museephoto.be/images/expos/mai2014/10.jpg)    (http://www.museephoto.be/images/expos/mai2014/08.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on November 26, 2014, 06:46:56 AM
Great selections! Photos like these are magic to me--not just art but time machines.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 26, 2014, 07:04:45 AM
Quote from: Baklavaboy on November 26, 2014, 06:46:56 AM
Great selections! Photos like these are magic to me--not just art but time machines.

That's how I feel about historical recordings.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 26, 2014, 07:46:46 AM
Thanks!

Misonne is mainly famous for his "artistic" photographs. He tried (using all kinds of techniques) to be a "painter with light".  The expo in Marchienne-au-Pont focuses on his (still carefully framed) snapshots of friends and family.

Some of the landscapes come close to sentimental kitsch. But he was a master.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Misonne_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 26, 2014, 10:18:25 AM
Ah yes, Pictorialism. :)
That does have a nice Millet-like feel to it, but I certainly don't think Pictorialism really helped promoting photography as an art form.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on November 26, 2014, 12:22:33 PM
Indeed, and Wikipedia says it all:

Pictorialism is the name given to an international style and aesthetic movement that dominated photography during the later 19th and early 20th centuries. There is no standard definition of the term, but in general it refers to a style in which the photographer has somehow manipulated what would otherwise be a straightforward photograph as a means of "creating" an image rather than simply recording it. Typically, a pictorial photograph appears to lack a sharp focus (some more so than others), is printed in one or more colors other than black-and-white (ranging from warm brown to deep blue) and may have visible brush strokes or other manipulation of the surface. For the pictorialist, a photograph, like a painting, drawing or engraving, was a way of projecting an emotional intent into the viewer's realm of imagination.[1]
Pictorialism as a movement thrived from about 1885 to 1915, although it was still being promoted by some as late as the 1940s. It began in response to claims that a photograph was nothing more than a simple record of reality, and transformed into an international movement to advance the status of all photography as a true art form. For more than three decades painters, photographers and art critics debated opposing artistic philosophies, ultimately culminating in the acquisition of photographs by several major art museums.
Pictorialism gradually declined in popularity after 1920, although it did not fade out of popularity until the end of World War II. During this period the new style of photographic Modernism came into vogue, and the public's interest shifted to more sharply focused images. Several important 20th-century photographers began their careers in a pictorialist style but transitioned into sharply focused photography by the 1930s.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 26, 2014, 12:25:00 PM
And they tended to smear the lens with vaseline to achieve that blurry look.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 27, 2014, 09:10:41 AM
.

(http://www.freeallimages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-gif-4.gif)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8200801191_0bf6d04255.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on November 27, 2014, 09:46:06 AM
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(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hYCKh29DLv8/SwxhQDVB56I/AAAAAAAACjs/9c8Ewm43VKU/s400/stuffing.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 27, 2014, 10:14:13 AM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--TLp_vGoU--/hkmdvzf74odnlsphihaz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 28, 2014, 03:48:05 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8385720064/h583FAE14/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 28, 2014, 04:15:17 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/PoKVR0c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 29, 2014, 06:00:44 PM
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/eeae0892c4e84d6fe3d958f990fce534/tumblr_newdaiGgI11qzgnzho1_500.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 29, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: The Six on November 29, 2014, 06:00:44 PM
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/eeae0892c4e84d6fe3d958f990fce534/tumblr_newdaiGgI11qzgnzho1_500.png)
I don't get it...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on November 29, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
Quote from: Greg on November 29, 2014, 06:49:00 PM
I don't get it...

Yeah, I'm definitely missing something. Maybe you have to see the movie? (Which probably means i will never get it...)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 29, 2014, 07:02:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3PQuQ1CEAAvkxV.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 01, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/cf6f411a215f705e08d78a6f96739137/tumblr_nftxhdpLFM1t88bloo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mn dave on December 01, 2014, 01:48:00 PM
Quote from: George on December 01, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/cf6f411a215f705e08d78a6f96739137/tumblr_nftxhdpLFM1t88bloo1_500.gif)

:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 03, 2014, 07:35:20 AM
Oh yes, Star Wars, Star Wars! For the most part trailer felt little forced (no pun intended) but I liked that part. I still think Abrams can make it a very good movie and hell, almost anything is better than Lucas's script writing skills.

//Oh, I didn't even notice that gif was a parody, not original. Should I be worried?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 03, 2014, 11:18:19 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10613022_509975935799807_2667813270765856223_n.jpg?oh=83728d8c834408043a926f547639de19&oe=551AF9B1&__gda__=1427784504_a706a2f37e81992ac4a73b85a6f0395c)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 03, 2014, 11:24:25 AM
Quote from: Alberich on December 03, 2014, 07:35:20 AM
//Oh, I didn't even notice that gif was a parody, not original. Should I be worried?

I could not possibly have an opinion  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:00:42 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/e84260e8f361ca0d8fe42f7e19d26b19)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:01:18 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/c76d7eec85120fc4743423a4c6a4a264)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:06:50 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/c5c8b1e6e793f8105357fade374b8d93)

They build a bridge to get to food.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:07:46 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/8a30d778271e4d86347733b1ef4c8386)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:20:24 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/f4ad2762b3255f12337dab7e46b34b98)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 03, 2014, 11:45:34 PM
I recall those kinds of pictures resulting in trouble with the site's ad business, Henk..
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:51:54 PM
Don't understand. Can you explain?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 04, 2014, 01:40:53 AM
Quote from: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:01:18 PM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/c76d7eec85120fc4743423a4c6a4a264)

Actually, Spiderman is part of Avengers. He just isn't full official member.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on December 06, 2014, 12:36:05 PM
Quote from: Henk on December 03, 2014, 11:51:54 PM
Don't understand. Can you explain?

GMG is partially funded by Google advertising.

Google has strict rules about the content of sites on which it advertises. If a site contravenes those rules, Google bans that site from its advertising program. In the past GMG was banned by Google for some tastefully risqué  pictures, and it took a lot of work to get back in Googles good books.

The images you posted contravene those rules, and I have (with regret) removed them.

Please read our forum guidelines (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,5.0.html) about content that can and can not be posted on GMG.

Cheers
Rob
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 06, 2014, 03:07:42 PM
Stick to fully-clothed women.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NOTXjyAty2w/UsHHOK4BzOI/AAAAAAAAPls/iIKNvGFJzlg/s1600/Araksya-Karapetyan.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 07, 2014, 02:47:44 AM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on December 06, 2014, 12:36:05 PM
GMG is partially funded by Google advertising.

Google has strict rules about the content of sites on which it advertises. If a site contravenes those rules, Google bans that site from its advertising program. In the past GMG was banned by Google for some tastefully risqué  pictures, and it took a lot of work to get back in Googles good books.

The images you posted contravene those rules, and I have (with regret) removed them.

Please read our forum guidelines (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,5.0.html) about content that can and can not be posted on GMG.

Cheers
Rob

Ok. Maybe you can add in the guidelines that it has to do with the Google advertisments? "Pornography" isn't the proper word to describe the images I posted I think. So maybe you can give a more broader description in the guidelines?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on December 07, 2014, 04:30:31 PM
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(http://img0.joyreactor.com/pics/post/comics-pink-floyd-darth-vader-dark-side-of-the-moon-305427.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 07, 2014, 05:39:50 PM
(http://wp.production.patheos.com/blogs/exploringourmatrix/files/2014/12/Jesus-in-Star-Wars-Episode-VII.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 07, 2014, 11:51:55 PM
(http://kuvaton.com/kuvei/seems_legit.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 08, 2014, 03:44:06 AM
Roadrunner is great.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 08, 2014, 03:50:11 AM
Haha!

here is the real thing, eh, bird:

http://www.youtube.com/v/RU_7nZbII6o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 08, 2014, 08:14:18 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4YtmmsCQAAtnGY.png:small)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 09, 2014, 11:46:59 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/w7e58qw.jpg?w=382&h=316)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 09, 2014, 02:46:06 PM
Quote from: cilgwyn on December 09, 2014, 07:29:37 AM
It reminds me of my late mother,"You can't wear cds!" :(
Shows what mothers know.
(http://cdn.instructables.com/F6J/84GS/H8LVX5LB/F6J84GSH8LVX5LB.MEDIUM.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Philo on December 09, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
(http://img2.hebus.com/hebus_2004/02/05/preview/20040205093545_97.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 10, 2014, 11:45:01 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 09, 2014, 11:46:59 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/w7e58qw.jpg?w=382&h=316)
lol
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 10, 2014, 01:06:44 PM
(http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w423/ggergm/gifs/cat%20abduction.gif~original)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 10, 2014, 01:07:13 PM
(http://i.minus.com/irp6GlgRCHWKC.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on December 10, 2014, 06:44:51 PM
Foggy Tuesday morning over downtown Dallas. Click image for larger panoramic view.



(http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/files/2014/12/Lee-Evans-photo-Dec.-9-2014-shot-of-downtown-Dallas.jpeg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 11, 2014, 05:16:22 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Johann_Sebastian_Bach.jpg/280px-Johann_Sebastian_Bach.jpg)





I've always loved that smirk Bach has. He's a great composer and he knows it. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2014, 03:28:48 PM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on December 06, 2014, 12:36:05 PM
GMG is partially funded by Google advertising.

Google has strict rules about the content of sites on which it advertises. If a site contravenes those rules, Google bans that site from its advertising program. In the past GMG was banned by Google for some tastefully risqué  pictures, and it took a lot of work to get back in Googles good books.

The images you posted contravene those rules, and I have (with regret) removed them.

Please read our forum guidelines (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,5.0.html) about content that can and can not be posted on GMG.

Cheers
Rob
A sad necessity, but you didn't mail me copies!

>:D

TD
This is not a spiral.
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/not-a-spiral.jpg?w=809&h=608)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on December 12, 2014, 05:34:42 PM
That reminds me...is it moving:



(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1924309_95237478354_2984272_n.jpg?oh=3413d93661236939de3ec1d0799a0505&oe=55126097&__gda__=1430532457_0e40e71a0504b75d95336813594006d2)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 12, 2014, 05:40:33 PM
I say yes, it is moving.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 12, 2014, 06:05:13 PM
Quote from: George on December 12, 2014, 05:40:33 PM
I say yes, it is moving.
Pfft, it's a jpg, of course it's not moving!  8)  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2014, 09:13:54 PM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/owl-photography-10__880.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 15, 2014, 11:42:36 AM
Explain this one, science hotshots.

(https://38.media.tumblr.com/77217fc40688807eb7f255743bf65c7c/tumblr_ngg6j1pdOh1qdlh1io1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 15, 2014, 12:32:31 PM
Quote from: The Six on December 15, 2014, 11:42:36 AM
Explain this one, science hotshots.

(https://38.media.tumblr.com/77217fc40688807eb7f255743bf65c7c/tumblr_ngg6j1pdOh1qdlh1io1_500.gif)

Pshaw. Even Nate can explain that one!
>:D :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on December 16, 2014, 03:28:34 AM
Perfect for the holidays! I call it "The CDCDCD Maelstrom"!

(http://www.wallpapername.com/download/view?resolution=1280x1024&file=MTY4MHgxMDUwLzIwMTIxMTEzL2V5ZXMgc3BpcmFsIGlsbHVzaW9ucyBtYyBlc2NoZXIgb3B0aWNhbCBpbGx1c2lvbnMgMTY4MHgxMDUwIHdhbGxwYXBlcl93d3cud2FsbHBhcGVybmFtZS5jb21fMTYuanBn&name=ZXllc19zcGlyYWxfaWxsdXNpb25zX21jX2VzY2hlcl9vcHRpY2FsX2lsbHVzaW9uc18xNjgweDEwNTBfd2FsbHBhcGVy)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 16, 2014, 04:21:36 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 15, 2014, 12:32:31 PM
Pshaw. Even Nate can explain that one!
>:D :laugh:
+1. Unless he won't listen to War Requiem before Christmas, of course.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 17, 2014, 09:38:26 AM
Here we have a rare photograph where a newspaper editor's spine is showing (most of them lack one):

(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/79778538_ind17.jpg?w=750&h=974)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 17, 2014, 11:20:48 AM
(http://kes.wimp.com/images/sthumbs/2014/09/8e68d6c72800da9938360601ea99fcef_7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 18, 2014, 08:48:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nJFYRBh.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 20, 2014, 05:27:16 AM
(http://www.mangapartay.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/One-Piece-747-Doflamingo-Defends-Peeka-Killed-Dad-Lost-Mom.jpg)





I really like this part in One Piece. It really makes me sympathize with supposed monster. I hope Oda doesn't subvert this and somehow reveal this redeeming quality of Doflamingo was all a lie. I have my fingers crossed. Doflamingo is awesome.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 20, 2014, 07:09:38 AM
Quote from: The Six on December 18, 2014, 08:48:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nJFYRBh.jpg)
(http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/triscuit-ad.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 20, 2014, 07:15:08 AM
Quote from: Alberich on December 20, 2014, 05:27:16 AM
(http://www.mangapartay.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/One-Piece-747-Doflamingo-Defends-Peeka-Killed-Dad-Lost-Mom.jpg)





I really like this part in One Piece. It really makes me sympathize with supposed monster. I hope Oda doesn't subvert this and somehow reveal this redeeming quality of Doflamingo was all a lie. I have my fingers crossed. Doflamingo is awesome.
You read One Piece? My friend and I joke about how you would have to have a pallet with stacks of omnibuses if you want the whole series. And Oda wants to keep One Piece alive for at least another 10 years.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 20, 2014, 08:01:47 AM
Yah, I do. I kind of have love-hate relationship (that applies to many other series/books/movies too though) with it. I can certainly see that One piece has several ass-pulls. For example if you're not in flashback it is almost impossible for a character, even for a minor one, to die. The worst case of this is when this guy named Pell survives city-destroying atomic bomb while on ground zero, there is just no excuse. Just before the halfway-point in the series aka two years time skip, two characters die, though. Oda also isn't very subtle, often his writing sounds like something by 10-year old, especially when describing things such as racism, often using very black-and white imagery or black and gray (although there are exceptions). His villains are often very vile although many are later given redeeming qualities but I would have liked them to show those qualities from the beginning. There are exceptions though like Arlong and Blackbeard and apparently Doflamingo, whose redeeming qualities are shown from the very beginning. And the straw hat pirates themselves aren't saints. There are many awesome characters (my favorite character is Crocodile, he is pure awesomeness), Oda also never seems to forget even slightest a thing (there is a saying "Oda never forgets"), the level of detail is awesome, some minor event years and years ago may bear great significance much later and just about 10 chapters ago there was chapter which blew my mind, showing Doflamingo's horrifyingly tragic past. Although then in the great flashback of the arc comes Corazon (or Rocinante), Doflamingo's brother, one of the most annoying characters ever and then once again handling of these themes becomes crude. But still there are things like unbelievably powerfully described events about Doflamingo's past.
Horrible certainly, but genius as well. No wonder the guy is so messed up. One Piece is little past halfway point by now (the timeskip came some years ago, IIRC).  Although One piece has its downs, it can be also very rewarding manga. Anime has lot of awful fillers but the soundtrack is very nice and voice actors are top-class. Crocodile, my favorite character in the show, coincidentally has same seiyu as my favorite digimon character, Vamdemon aka Myotismon. Even their laugh is identical. One Piece often also shows homage to Naruto and Dragonballz.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 20, 2014, 09:07:48 AM
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/cc/cc26b8997405451f9fa67b8a90094e42b237ff004920e0fdfb7d66e917946697.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 21, 2014, 06:17:21 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/86/8612/FOOV300Z/posters/david-sipress-a-man-holds-up-a-sign-that-says-no-war-while-another-holds-up-a-sign-that-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 22, 2014, 03:22:02 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 22, 2014, 04:35:54 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 22, 2014, 03:22:02 PM
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:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on December 22, 2014, 06:43:21 PM
 ;)

(http://newlifehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/AFamilyChristmas1400x900-456x300.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on December 23, 2014, 12:38:09 AM
(http://theswede.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1.jpg)


On the 3rd September 1967 Sweden changed from left-hand to right-hand traffic. Okay, this isn't picture I really like (it probably wasn't funny experience to be in that chaos) but it's still interesting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on December 26, 2014, 09:09:21 AM
(http://files.purpleclover.com/photos/2014/12/05/53-22395-desktop-1417033466-1417797160.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 29, 2014, 09:54:05 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 29, 2014, 12:45:46 PM
Didn't I see somewhere a cartoon where the master lectures Fido, hwo only hears his name, the rest bing totally ignored ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on December 29, 2014, 02:56:31 PM
Quote from: André on December 29, 2014, 12:45:46 PM
Didn't I see somewhere a cartoon where the master lectures Fido, hwo only hears his name, the rest bing totally ignored ?

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 29, 2014, 05:53:00 PM
Seasonal with a twist.
Santa laying tefillin (phylacteries is the most common English translation: worn during morning prayers except on Sabbath and festivals).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 30, 2014, 05:55:52 AM

Click the link.
https://mobile.twitter.com/davecallantwit/status/548683486928728065/photo/1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/davecallantwit/status/548683486928728065/photo/1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 30, 2014, 10:04:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/eeMCymA.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 30, 2014, 04:48:44 PM
Quote from: Szykneij on December 29, 2014, 02:56:31 PM
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Thanks ! So true to all dog lovers !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 30, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2014, 07:17:22 PM
Wagner tubas, Ken?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 30, 2014, 07:23:46 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 30, 2014, 07:17:22 PM
Wagner tubas, Ken?
:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 30, 2014, 09:29:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/4DgcQe1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on December 31, 2014, 08:04:51 PM
(http://img-9gag-ftw.9cache.com/photo/a1Z8AmP_700b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 01, 2015, 09:45:57 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/takin-it-that-far.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 01, 2015, 10:22:29 PM
Quote from: The Six on January 01, 2015, 09:45:57 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/takin-it-that-far.jpg)
(http://emcrit.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/prej-big.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 02, 2015, 07:04:23 AM
Quote from: The Six on January 01, 2015, 09:45:57 PM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/takin-it-that-far.jpg)
;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 02, 2015, 10:35:02 AM
For Sarge
(http://178.238.143.130/ts-archive/assets/a/b/ab3332b6-350f-488d-943e-786f0a41f30d/firstImage/Rachel_Barton_Pine.jpg)
This, or a variant,  btw, also serves as the photo on the back of the liner notes of her Mozart concertos recording.   
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 02, 2015, 04:20:12 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/aN8W2ze.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 03, 2015, 07:11:22 AM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/86/8684/AKYU300Z/posters/benjamin-schwartz-use-your-white-privilege-luke-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on January 03, 2015, 08:14:57 AM
I really like Calvin's dad:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vaGRfU6N57A/UQbPioJ35CI/AAAAAAAAAhA/JJ61OfhRzMk/s640/sears.png)



(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSPnLaYX5_G5MhU7zoZwGmm3qR3uLpJLtYMfpMpNO9CIlsTEpq2SA)



(http://picayune.uclick.com/comics/ch/1986/ch861126.gif)



(http://i.imgur.com/8nAS3XJ.gif)



(http://mayainmontreal.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/calvin_hobbes_character3.gif)



(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_LFN0w9FGu-x5E-Ml3OEgWX_00Kfb8XSemNM_42VA6o57mfkO7w)



(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBvWGzSKtXA4mIH-eUsmnuOIBkWCebq4dM5Qme04V0bY7LHpRP)



(http://www.marcellosendos.ch/comics/ch/1987/11/19871109.gif)




(https://exvasure.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/calvins-dads-polls-3.gif)



Too bad I can't find my favorite strip including him anywhere. It basically goes like this:

Calvin: "So once you become a father you get a book that explains everything in the world?"

Calvin's dad: "That's right."

Calvin: "Can I see it?"

Dad: "Nope."

Calvin: "Why not?"

Dad: "It tells you what it's like to have a kid."

Calvin: "So?"

Dad: (with a big smirk on his face)"You aren't allowed to know that until it's too late not to have one."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 03, 2015, 09:31:47 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrSI57iPwNU/U_h3aRO980I/AAAAAAAATIE/lQN3-rWeu4s/s1600/young%2Bjesus%2Bat%2Bbath%2Btime.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on January 04, 2015, 01:59:13 AM
Quote from: Ken B on January 03, 2015, 09:31:47 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrSI57iPwNU/U_h3aRO980I/AAAAAAAATIE/lQN3-rWeu4s/s1600/young%2Bjesus%2Bat%2Bbath%2Btime.jpg)
:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 04, 2015, 06:45:06 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 02, 2015, 10:35:02 AM
For Sarge
(http://178.238.143.130/ts-archive/assets/a/b/ab3332b6-350f-488d-943e-786f0a41f30d/firstImage/Rachel_Barton_Pine.jpg)

Much obliged  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on January 04, 2015, 02:53:41 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--G3ZzPD1h--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/idnfexxxnk0qsbjm3ztg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 05, 2015, 10:19:07 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/NRduJNV.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 06, 2015, 07:36:37 AM
(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/tu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2015, 08:14:44 AM
A cool photograph of RVW:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 07, 2015, 10:20:14 AM
(https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Y_5gojV2T8FybG1Vsa7SbTz7HYk=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2912100/charliehebdotoonlamourcover.0.0.png)

(http://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/b6wzoy8cmaa_b6v.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Klaze on January 07, 2015, 10:50:20 AM
Nice. I also saw:

(http://static0.ad.nl/static/photo/2015/9/4/8/20150107173316/media_xll_2697173.jpg)

It reads "immortal" underneath the cartoon.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 07, 2015, 10:59:56 AM
More here.
https://twitter.com/MailOnline/timelines/552857621188055040 (https://twitter.com/MailOnline/timelines/552857621188055040)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 07, 2015, 04:12:11 PM
On the Great Balcony of the Montreal City Hall building (from which Charles de Gaulle once addressed the crowd), a giant banner reads :

JE SUIS CHARLIE

........................

Latest news: one terrrrrrist dead, two arrested. There you go !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 09, 2015, 06:35:41 PM
(http://assets.amuniversal.com/ef7132f079b50132bc98005056a9545d)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 11, 2015, 12:18:28 PM
March in Paris today over Hebdo.
Notice Obama front and centre

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7GD2-LIgAE3q6l.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 11, 2015, 07:40:01 PM
Florestan's new avatar. I do not entirely agree with the sentiment, but it does have a proper zing to it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 11, 2015, 07:46:52 PM
Here's a cool one of my dog, Chiclet:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 11, 2015, 07:56:21 PM
Another one of my dog who believes she is a human:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 13, 2015, 10:24:45 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/deW039M.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on January 13, 2015, 10:39:46 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 11, 2015, 07:46:52 PM
Here's a cool one of my dog, Chiclet:

Chiclet has an Elgarian aspect. Has he been listening to The Spirit of England lately?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 15, 2015, 06:19:17 PM
(http://cdn.pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/jesuischicken.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 15, 2015, 06:34:27 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on January 13, 2015, 10:39:46 AM
Chiclet has an Elgarian aspect. Has he been listening to The Spirit of England lately?

She actually prefers Stravinsky and Bartok. Her ears went way back whenever I played her The Miraculous Mandarin a few weeks ago. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 15, 2015, 08:35:27 PM
Here's a cool photo of Elgar I snagged from a Chandos booklet:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 16, 2015, 04:05:40 PM
Cartoonist is R. Piccolo. From an online Civil War group
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on January 18, 2015, 06:44:13 AM
(https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10940635_10204910129106480_1753907141426473151_n.jpg?oh=bba34af1b5e9e03c54551626d7bbf439&oe=556613A5)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 19, 2015, 09:01:28 AM
(http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/15/03/980x490/landscape_nrm_1421595742-crash.jpg)



The luckiest man alive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 09:08:52 AM
Alfred Hitchcock is just the epitome of hipness:

(http://the.hitchcock.zone/files/gallery/org/6524.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 19, 2015, 02:18:03 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 12:16:09 PM
Here's a picture I made of my 'British Trifecta' -

Whose the doorman on the left?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 19, 2015, 03:18:16 PM
My favorite picture of Hitch, John....used to be my avatar.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZZVJF539L.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: Bogey on January 19, 2015, 03:18:16 PM
My favorite picture of Hitch, John....used to be my avatar.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ZZVJF539L.jpg)

Very cool, Bill. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 19, 2015, 03:31:47 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 03:25:35 PM
Very cool, Bill. 8)

Used to have it without the titles.  I believe I saved it somewhere.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 05:10:36 PM
Quote from: Ken B on January 19, 2015, 02:18:03 PM
Whose the doorman on the left?

(In James Bond voice) That would be Elgar. Edward Elgar. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 19, 2015, 06:21:59 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 05:10:36 PM
(In James Bond voice) That would be Elgar. Edward Elgar. :)

The dour walrus is a marked improvement. 

;) :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 07:34:37 PM
Quote from: Ken B on January 19, 2015, 06:21:59 PM
The dour walrus is a marked improvement. 

;) :P

:blank:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 20, 2015, 01:53:09 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 19, 2015, 07:34:37 PM
:blank:

Missing a few!
Purcell, Byrd, Fayrfax, Tallis. Now there's a fab four! And that still leaves many to choose for the octet. Dunstable, Croft, Philips, Gibbons, ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on January 20, 2015, 07:50:49 PM
Quote from: Ken B on January 20, 2015, 01:53:09 PM
Missing a few!
Purcell, Byrd, Fayrfax, Tallis. Now there's a fab four! And that still leaves many to choose for the octet. Dunstable, Croft, Philips, Gibbons, ...

McCartney, Lennon, .... ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 27, 2015, 07:54:51 AM
Quote from: Bogey on January 20, 2015, 07:50:49 PM
McCartney, Lennon, .... ;D

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8Uw_yvCEAAugl_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 27, 2015, 07:56:32 AM
Quote from: George on January 27, 2015, 07:54:51 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B8Uw_yvCEAAugl_.jpg)
They're in Boston?  8)
(actually that looks like here today when it wasn't dark yet)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 27, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 27, 2015, 07:56:32 AM
They're in Boston?  8)
(actually that looks like here today when it wasn't dark yet)

The Beatles are here, there and everywhere.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 27, 2015, 08:06:35 AM
Quote from: George on January 27, 2015, 08:02:00 AM
The Beatles are here, there and everywhere.  8)
And they're plowing, too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on January 27, 2015, 10:52:50 PM
Quote from: North Star on January 27, 2015, 08:06:35 AM
And they're plowing, too.

Let it be!

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 28, 2015, 03:39:28 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 28, 2015, 06:28:43 AM
"If you see some one drowning, laugh out loud and call 911"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 28, 2015, 07:08:24 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 28, 2015, 06:28:43 AM
"If you see some one drowning, laugh out loud and call 911"

Looks like it's time for the  international symbol for "I'm going under!" to be changed.   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 28, 2015, 07:12:14 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 28, 2015, 07:08:24 AM
Looks like it's time for the  international symbol for "I'm going under!" to be changed.   :)
I suppose you know the Stevie Smith poem Not laughing out loud but drowning.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 28, 2015, 08:21:42 AM
Quote from: North Star on January 28, 2015, 07:12:14 AM
I suppose you know the Stevie Smith poem Not laughing out loud but drowning.  ;)

Poor chap, he always loved larking ...    :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on January 28, 2015, 11:21:20 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 28, 2015, 07:08:24 AM
Looks like it's time for the  international symbol for "I'm going under!" to be changed.   :)
It should be the icon for the CDCDCD thread.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 30, 2015, 12:04:36 PM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/10923195_10152592221636975_2721535889675877126_n.jpg?w=1000&h=770)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on January 30, 2015, 02:46:05 PM
From a recent Private Eye :
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on February 02, 2015, 11:08:49 AM
The Rwandan bicycle team sees snow for the first time ever. Click to expandofy.

(http://i.imgur.com/gzg1R3H.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 02, 2015, 04:21:49 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 02, 2015, 04:22:33 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 02, 2015, 04:23:39 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 03, 2015, 08:17:49 PM
I've been seriously considering making one more attempt at learning how to draw. We'll see how it goes, but for now, this is all the inspiration I need.


(http://static.zerochan.net/K-ON%21.full.1120284.jpg)
(http://www.mangauk.com/gallery/albums/album-19/lg/k-on_image.jpg)
(http://hd.wallpaperswide.com/thumbs/k_on%2521_spring-t2.jpg)
(http://static.zerochan.net/K-ON%21.full.416260.jpg)
(http://juliewight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/k-on-wallpaper.jpg)
(http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/35500000/-Kawaii-K-On-kawaii-anime-35587901-2560-1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 03, 2015, 08:24:23 PM
Here's a few for the ladies, from a show I absolutely detest since it should have never taken itself seriously:


(http://www.sofakingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/free-iwatobi-swim-club-wallpaper-kyoani.jpg)
(http://www.tofugu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Free-Header.jpg)
(http://www.mymangamarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/free-wallpaper-swimming-anime.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 03, 2015, 08:36:18 PM
Greg, you have me seriously worried.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 03, 2015, 08:41:46 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 03, 2015, 08:36:18 PM
Greg, you have me seriously worried.
>:D

(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/004/c/7/yusuke_vs_toguro___i_will_win_by_accelerator16-d5qeogp.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 03, 2015, 08:58:07 PM
Quote from: Greg on February 03, 2015, 08:41:46 PM
>:D

(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/004/c/7/yusuke_vs_toguro___i_will_win_by_accelerator16-d5qeogp.png)

(Trembles in fear)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 04, 2015, 06:02:19 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 03, 2015, 08:58:07 PM
(Trembles in fear)
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 05, 2015, 09:07:24 AM
(http://cdn.pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Screen-Shot-2015-02-05-at-11.31.50-AM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on February 05, 2015, 09:51:38 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 02, 2015, 11:08:49 AM
The Rwandan bicycle team sees snow for the first time ever. Click to expandofy.

(http://i.imgur.com/gzg1R3H.jpg)

That's great. I recently watched a short clip about a family of Somalians moving to New Jersey -- watching their joy in figuring out how escalators work, seeing their breath in the cold and encountering snow for the first time was really moving.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 05, 2015, 09:56:56 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 02, 2015, 11:08:49 AM
The Rwandan bicycle team sees snow for the first time ever. Click to expandofy.
Would be the same for me...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on February 05, 2015, 10:59:35 AM
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/05/07/article-2140702-12F90417000005DC-272_468x705.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 05, 2015, 12:07:19 PM
(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9009/roriguesaudiosympathyca.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 05, 2015, 06:21:50 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/87/8715/GY9N300Z/posters/paul-noth-then-we-carefully-disguise-the-bribes-as-legal-fees-by-changing-the-word-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on February 10, 2015, 08:55:29 PM
More evidence of Brian Williams "being there"...



(http://i.imgur.com/c9spS7Y.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 11, 2015, 07:24:40 AM
Why does he have such huge hands ? Is it to cover his face ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 11, 2015, 08:30:40 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5107/5762802196_6d3ac7fec0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on February 11, 2015, 06:55:02 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/BrQ7vLH.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 11, 2015, 07:24:56 PM
 :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Walt Whitman on February 11, 2015, 07:33:20 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on February 11, 2015, 08:04:45 PM
Quote from: André on February 11, 2015, 07:24:40 AM
Why does he have such huge hands ? Is it to cover his face ?

Hee Hee....


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 12, 2015, 03:08:56 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on February 10, 2015, 08:55:29 PM
More evidence of Brian Williams "being there"...



(http://i.imgur.com/c9spS7Y.jpg)

(http://newsninja2012.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/williams-and-beatles-584x360.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on February 12, 2015, 03:19:37 PM
Quote from: George on February 12, 2015, 03:08:56 PM
(http://newsninja2012.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/williams-and-beatles-584x360.jpg)

:laugh: :laugh:

That look on John's face is perfect!


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 12, 2015, 05:14:05 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 16, 2015, 11:47:51 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/1VFc0xK.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 17, 2015, 04:20:41 PM
https://mobile.twitter.com/greyraven41/status/567677034026237952/photo/1 (https://mobile.twitter.com/greyraven41/status/567677034026237952/photo/1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 18, 2015, 07:59:27 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on February 19, 2015, 10:20:43 AM
The "city" of Boston is having problems with snow and where to put their cars.

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--kSW3gSGO--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/ie7zd1xqtfnmidh5loa9.jpg)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--orl_I5hx--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/uwseudx8nyqsppif9rnn.jpg)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tfqXgnuq--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/xqbf6rjixhks7hjfjvb1.jpg)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--ryw_3UyE--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/ousxmvpxrfpzch2kmdbe.jpg)

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--lPmsv7Fc--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/k3qn5vsjs3ndxehwfgtq.png)
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--JKoOWUMW--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/tcob1ndko57bbymowt5b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 19, 2015, 11:41:55 AM
Low-tech texting!   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on February 19, 2015, 11:15:35 PM
.

https://www.youtube.com/v/DsNYR6XyZQk
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 20, 2015, 06:02:55 PM
Moonfish, thank you for that. Most enjoyable.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 21, 2015, 06:46:00 AM
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-54e59e36/turbine/la-na-tt-jeb-bush-foreign-policy-20150218-001/1150/1150x647)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 21, 2015, 09:09:45 AM
(https://scontent-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/13774_1458055044469489_5109227101157586480_n.jpg?oh=08f04b8aa42f9056e972686ef4dbc94a&oe=554BCA66)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 22, 2015, 02:41:59 PM
This illusion is spectacular.
http://www.youramazingbrain.org.uk/supersenses/herman.htm# (http://www.youramazingbrain.org.uk/supersenses/herman.htm#)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Corey on February 22, 2015, 07:43:58 PM
I've been really into the work of Bridget Riley lately

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkp6s5S7dF1qhvptfo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on February 25, 2015, 06:15:54 AM
(http://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/userimages/62489.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2015, 02:29:06 AM
For the low price of 0.99 cents, you too could own the infamous "Audience Noise" from a 1961 Otto Klemperer concert...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 26, 2015, 02:30:29 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2015, 02:29:06 AM
For the low price of 0.99 cents, you too could own the infamous "Audience Noise" from a 1961 Otto Klemperer concert...
And just $2.97 for all three audience noises.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2015, 02:37:24 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 26, 2015, 02:30:29 AM
And just $2.97 for all three audience noises.  :laugh:

I don't know, Karlo. Audience noise 3 isn't nearly as rich in character as Audience Noise 2, I'd say save your money.  $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 26, 2015, 02:44:53 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2015, 02:37:24 AM
I don't know, Karlo. Audience noise 3 isn't nearly as rich in character as Audience Noise 2, I'd say save your money.  $:)
And you only get 12 seconds with Audience noise 3. Not worth as much as the others, I agree. Is that some reference to the corruption of law enforcement that the police smiley has a dollar sign in it, BTW?   8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2015, 02:46:51 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 26, 2015, 02:44:53 AM
And you only get 12 seconds with Audience noise 3. Not worth as much as the others, I agree. Is that some reference to the corruption of law enforcement that the police smiley has a dollar sign in it, BTW?   8)

Yes. You weren't supposed to see that. Oh look, my friends showed up.  $:)  $:)  $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 27, 2015, 06:38:41 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/s960x960/10991677_839964799409293_6962842547839621362_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 01, 2015, 06:50:10 AM
(http://www.vontobel-art.com/resources/230x330_8548JPG.jpg)
Self-portrait (1506) by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 05, 2015, 04:39:53 PM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/Crystal%20Meeks-%20looking%20at%20a%20tiger_zpshp2dwjrn.jpg)

Stumbled across this photo taken nearly 4 years ago of an old friend again.

I forgot how much looking at this makes me laugh. Is it just me? That's one of her typical, halfway confrontational expressions, but looking at a tiger and there is a slight sense of fear there. This has to be one of my favorite pictures ever, though I really have no idea why. There's just something about it that is so odd that it makes me laugh nearly uncontrollably.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 07, 2015, 09:53:37 AM
Lol

(https://scontent-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10675527_10152646163310588_4665022266188847326_n.jpg?oh=eb507dfe6abc14b61ef791ebfb87ac9a&oe=557F683F)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on March 09, 2015, 05:25:23 AM
Harry Mulisch, one of the latests photos of him, the author of "The Composition of the World" and "The Discovery of Heaven".

(http://www.harrymulischhuis.nl/Portals/3/header.jpg)

A quote of him I just read: "I want that my life becomes everybody's property, so I can silently dissapear through the backdoor".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2015, 03:42:40 PM
Wife of Pi

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/Wife%20of%20Pi.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 16, 2015, 03:53:41 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2015, 03:42:40 PM
Wife of Pi

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/Wife%20of%20Pi.jpg)


Sarge
Lol, and "He goes on but never quite reaches me."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 16, 2015, 05:53:25 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on March 16, 2015, 03:42:40 PM
Wife of Pi

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/Wife%20of%20Pi.jpg)


Sarge

"She's so square."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on March 18, 2015, 11:49:30 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 19, 2015, 06:23:28 PM
(http://www.kaamranhafeez.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Magic-Beans.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on March 20, 2015, 10:33:42 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 20, 2015, 10:39:23 AM
Quote from: Ken B on March 20, 2015, 10:33:42 AM
.
Plural: pizzecati
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 25, 2015, 02:55:43 PM
(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10390126_10154863879510456_4435007879151178552_n.jpg?oh=16f417ac9431e554873118a401f89c10&oe=55A5D52D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 25, 2015, 03:31:19 PM
Quote from: Bogey on March 25, 2015, 02:55:43 PM
(https://scontent-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10390126_10154863879510456_4435007879151178552_n.jpg?oh=16f417ac9431e554873118a401f89c10&oe=55A5D52D)

Bill - read your PM and found the pic of Frank you referenced - hope that he was not the one flying the copter!  Dave ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 27, 2015, 06:12:41 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10460680_1621520288070224_5505361569084689182_n.jpg?oh=6c1ffa0319f0b428ae6976af52e85d1c&oe=55B752A6&__gda__=1433879939_ba48fa3e490678c3704766f5703128dd)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 27, 2015, 11:45:29 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 25, 2015, 03:31:19 PM
Bill - read your PM and found the pic of Frank you referenced - hope that he was not the one flying the copter!  Dave ;)

His pal Deano could fly without a copter. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 27, 2015, 12:12:51 PM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2015, 11:45:29 AM
His pal Deano could fly without a copter. ;)

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 28, 2015, 11:14:32 AM
(https://scontent-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10610858_909544615093_2856054311903808097_n.jpg?oh=ea74a2e825e82b675303e4f7c7373e79&oe=55A8A532)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on March 28, 2015, 12:31:30 PM
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/1mrBbPMMydhvn38lFtwISC8k_500.jpg)

This is not modified. The word boner had quite different meaning back then.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on March 28, 2015, 12:33:28 PM
More info of the above: http://bmj2k.com/2010/12/28/the-infamous-case-of-the-jokers-boner/ (http://bmj2k.com/2010/12/28/the-infamous-case-of-the-jokers-boner/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 28, 2015, 12:39:22 PM
Oh... wow.  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on March 31, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9814uqUKg1ro0pxzo1_500.jpg)

Thumbs up if you "get" this.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 31, 2015, 06:23:32 PM
Btw, if you split meme in half, you get.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 31, 2015, 07:20:14 PM
Stan Getz "The Sound"

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb6m9qplhn1rhs603o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 02, 2015, 02:22:23 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/VXSvAIw.jpg)


This is titled 'Ballet Society, 1948' and was shot by Irving Penn.

From left to right are the painter (although in this instance probably employed as a designer) Corrado Cagli, composer Vittorio Bieti*, choreographer (understatement!) George Balanchine, and at the rear, the lovely and talented Tanaquil LeClercq. This is a precursor to the New York City Ballet. And it's also (in my opinion) a great photo.

*please see this post for a correction by pjme  http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,304.msg881287.html#msg881287
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 02, 2015, 04:06:18 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ioaYpTd.jpg)

Jeanne Moreau by Sam Levin.

Technically, this shot is flawed. But it's probably my all time favourite photo of any woman.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on April 02, 2015, 09:41:05 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 02, 2015, 02:22:23 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/VXSvAIw.jpg)


This is titled 'Ballet Society, 1948' and was shot by Irving Penn.

From left to right are the painter (although in this instance probably employed as a designer) Corrado Cagli, composer Vittorio Bieti, choreographer (understatement!) George Balanchine

Oh, there were other people in that photo? Sorry, something distracted me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 03, 2015, 03:53:45 AM
Hi,
I cannot find any information on a composer called "Bieti". is it possible that it should read "Rieti"?

http://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/21/obituaries/vittorio-rieti-prolific-composer-in-neo-classical-style-dies-at-96.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio_Rieti

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 03, 2015, 04:03:22 AM
Quote from: pjme on April 03, 2015, 03:53:45 AM
Hi,
I cannot find any information on a composer called "Bieti". is it possible that it should read "Rieti"?

http://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/21/obituaries/vittorio-rieti-prolific-composer-in-neo-classical-style-dies-at-96.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vittorio_Rieti

P.

Hello P.

Yes, i believe you're right. And it's my fault for copy/paste the caption without double checking.
Well spotted and identified.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 04, 2015, 11:06:26 AM
.
(http://www.musicaltoronto.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wagner.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 04, 2015, 11:08:47 AM
 0:)

(http://www.2reed.net/2ndhtml/Images/Impossible%20Music2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 05, 2015, 12:38:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/pBJp8D5.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 05, 2015, 06:56:05 AM
Quote from: George on April 05, 2015, 12:38:55 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/pBJp8D5.gif)

Hah! Cute dog. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 07, 2015, 09:16:27 AM
That was not a dog. This is not a chameleon.

(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/chameleon-body-painting-optical-illusion-johannes-stotter.jpg?w=876&h=584)

here is a video of it
https://youtu.be/97vPNAUYJsc (https://youtu.be/97vPNAUYJsc)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on April 10, 2015, 05:37:01 AM
Get can't enough of Herriman's Krazy Kat newspaper comic series (1913-44).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 10, 2015, 07:09:53 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Jan_Six_-_Rembrandt.jpg)

Rembrandt: Portrait of Jan Six I
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 10, 2015, 10:01:02 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/Peter_Paul_Rubens_060.jpg/1920px-Peter_Paul_Rubens_060.jpg)

Rubens: A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning, ca. 1636 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_View_of_Het_Steen_in_the_Early_Morning)  (see the large (30.5 megapixels) image through the link)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 10, 2015, 10:25:02 AM
This impressed me as much as anything I saw in the National Gallery in London

(http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/christ-before-the-high-priest-gerrit-van-honthorst.jpg)

Honthorst, Christ before the High Priest
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2015, 10:33:49 AM
Exquisite.
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 10, 2015, 10:40:59 AM
From the sublime to you-know-what ... Aeroflot candy! Cheap, but who knows if you'll make it to the end ...

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/10/c83e525000b6fa0c8b47106cdefa272b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 10, 2015, 10:49:03 AM
Quote from: Ken B on April 10, 2015, 10:25:02 AM
This impressed me as much as anything I saw in the National Gallery in London

Honthorst, Christ before the High Priest
Beautiful work.

And now some Calvinist art:

(https://www.kimbellart.org/sites/default/files/styles/large_800/public/tms/AP1986_09_MAIN1.jpg?itok=Uy_2kMhU)

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam - Interior of the Buurkerk, Utrecht (1645)


(http://www.wagnerstudios.org/Calvin_and_Hobbes_Snowmen/Snowman_Doom.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on April 10, 2015, 12:31:56 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 10, 2015, 10:49:03 AM
Beautiful work.

And now some Calvinist art:

(https://www.kimbellart.org/sites/default/files/styles/large_800/public/tms/AP1986_09_MAIN1.jpg?itok=Uy_2kMhU)

Pieter Jansz. Saenredam - Interior of the Buurkerk, Utrecht (1645)


(http://www.wagnerstudios.org/Calvin_and_Hobbes_Snowmen/Snowman_Doom.gif)
Great painting. I have seen a painting by this artist in one of the London galleries.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 10, 2015, 12:53:19 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 10, 2015, 12:31:56 PM
Great painting. I have seen a painting by this artist in one of the London galleries.
(http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/upload/img/saenredam-interior-grote-kerk-haarlem-NG2531-fm.jpg)    (http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/upload/img/saenredam-interior-buurkerk-utrecht-NG1896-fm.jpg)

These two are at the National Gallery (http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/artists/pieter-saenredam).

I love these works, but I'm not so happy about what the Calvinists did to the art in the churches, even if I like the result.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 11, 2015, 06:16:15 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UrQHl0MWVbI/VJFRKmWencI/AAAAAAAAbv8/SlWD6eyKJYE/s1600/0%2B12.jpg)

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/b256e99512513b1abb59199c5aa2d16c/tumblr_n6q32gPbH61s30mflo1_500.jpg)

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/eb391f1d2f31dbe1a61366255de1c6aa/tumblr_mozr819ZmE1sted3oo1_500.jpg)

(http://theevilsnest.com/images_Site/hd/ledroit_dp8.jpg)

(http://www.cristoraul.com/Mis_Imagenes/0011/Marzo/Triunfo-de-la-Muerte.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 11, 2015, 06:30:36 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_Praying_Hands%2C_1508_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/300px-Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_Praying_Hands%2C_1508_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Dürer: Praying Hands (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praying_Hands_(D%C3%BCrer))


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_The_Large_Piece_of_Turf%2C_1503_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/300px-Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_The_Large_Piece_of_Turf%2C_1503_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Dürer: Great Piece of Turf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Piece_of_Turf)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/John_Constable_-_Wivenhoe_Park%2C_Essex_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/1920px-John_Constable_-_Wivenhoe_Park%2C_Essex_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Constable - Wivenhoe Park (1816) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wivenhoe_Park_(painting))
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on April 11, 2015, 06:49:26 AM
Quote from: Ken B on April 07, 2015, 09:16:27 AM
That was not a dog. This is not a chameleon.

here is a video of it
https://youtu.be/97vPNAUYJsc (https://youtu.be/97vPNAUYJsc)

Totally genius!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 11, 2015, 07:21:33 AM
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCP4X5SWAAEwV5g.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 11, 2015, 09:51:17 AM
Quote from: Ken B on April 10, 2015, 10:25:02 AM
This impressed me as much as anything I saw in the National Gallery in London

(http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/christ-before-the-high-priest-gerrit-van-honthorst.jpg)

Honthorst, Christ before the High Priest

Awesome.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 11, 2015, 12:03:39 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 11, 2015, 06:30:36 AM


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f6/Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_The_Large_Piece_of_Turf%2C_1503_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/300px-Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_The_Large_Piece_of_Turf%2C_1503_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Dürer: Great Piece of Turf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Piece_of_Turf)


Lovely! Like you Karlo I am also a great fan of Dürer!  :) Amazing detail!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 11, 2015, 12:05:49 PM
Ernst Haeckel depicting marine plankton:

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs42/i/2009/137/8/a/Cyrtoidea_by_ernst_haeckel.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on April 11, 2015, 07:03:53 PM
(http://images.bluegartr.com/bucket/gallery/1fc57ae3c63a713f29eade5831f87a9d.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 03:57:58 AM
By Lillian Bassman.

(http://i.imgur.com/wwTWcze.jpg)

The model is Ann(e?) Saint-Marie, I believe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 03:59:19 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 03:57:58 AM
By Lillian Bassman.

The model is Ann(e?) Saint-Marie, I believe.

Did Bassman work with some Norwegian heavy metal bands?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 04:12:13 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 12, 2015, 03:59:19 AM
Did Bassman work with some Norwegian heavy metal bands?  :laugh:

Does it remind you of those? I'm afraid I don't know any of those bands at all. However, I believe she was working (and still looking around) up until 2010 or so. With that in mind, who knows what was borrowed - and in which direction.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 04:26:13 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 04:12:13 AM
Does it remind you of those? I'm afraid I don't know any of those bands at all. However, I believe she was working (and still looking around) up until 2010 or so. With that in mind, who knows what was borrowed - and in which direction.
The tonal range on the model's face reminds me of them.  :blank:
(http://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2013/11/19/177103/big_thumb_58ed1857f1114137d45dec2a7e457eb0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 04:30:18 AM
Ah, I see. Thanks for explaining. And in doing so it means I've learned something new today. Yay!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 12, 2015, 05:50:17 AM
Three cool pictures of some American composers that have impressed me more now than ever:

David Diamond -

(https://robertarood.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/david-diamond.jpg)

Walter Piston -

(http://www.newmusicbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/WalterPiston.jpg)

Howard Hanson -

(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/66cbcf2e351f7fbf3d308dc005bcc30b35af9882/c=0-48-944-758&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/Rochester/Rochester/2013/10/18/1382130030000-Howard-Hanson.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 12, 2015, 10:07:36 AM
Now in Antwerp - at Rubens'house:

(http://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/large/FC/9/8/3/8/9200000040358389.jpg)

Apart from biblical/mythological/historical paintings, Rubens painted his family. The exhibition is exquisite!

P.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 12, 2015, 05:50:17 AM
Three cool pictures of some American composers that have impressed me more now than ever:

David Diamond -

(https://robertarood.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/david-diamond.jpg)




I like the musical staff (stave?) that's cropping up almost everywhere courtesy of reflections - even in the lenses of the glasses - or sympathetically hinted at in the pattern of the necktie. Alternatively, if that's a classroom and someone is going to study in there, then it all gives me the impression of 'we are going to work and you are going to move forward and progress in a direct and straight and steady manner'!


Perhaps in a similar albeit less formal vein, there's some black and white work by the photographer Werner Neumeister,  which can be viewed here:

http://www.neumeister-photographie.de/contents/musicians-archive/

I'm sure some of the shots will be familiar to most of you, but I think there's a kind of value and even a fulfilling pleasure in considering a body of work viewed almost as a whole.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 10:36:12 AM
Quote from: pjme on April 12, 2015, 10:07:36 AM
Now in Antwerp - at Rubens'house:

Apart from biblical/mythological/historical paintings, Rubens painted his family. The exhibition is exquisite!

P.
Sweet! I wish I was there.

The cover is of her daughter Clara Serena Rubens, from 1618
I wonder if this portrait (presumably of her second wife's sister) is there

(http://uploads1.wikiart.org/images/peter-paul-rubens/portrait-of-clara-serena-rubens.jpg!Blog.jpg)   (http://uploads1.wikiart.org/images/peter-paul-rubens/the-straw-hat.jpg!Blog.jpg) (http://uploads8.wikiart.org/images/peter-paul-rubens/helene-fourment-with-her-children-1637.jpg!Blog.jpg)

I presume my favourite Rubens won't be there, though.
Quote from: North Star on April 10, 2015, 10:01:02 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f1/Peter_Paul_Rubens_060.jpg/1920px-Peter_Paul_Rubens_060.jpg)

Rubens: A View of Het Steen in the Early Morning, ca. 1636 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_View_of_Het_Steen_in_the_Early_Morning)  (see the large (30.5 megapixels) image through the link)


Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 04:30:18 AM
Ah, I see. Thanks for explaining. And in doing so it means I've learned something new today. Yay!
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 12, 2015, 10:43:10 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
Perhaps in a similar albeit less formal vein, there's some black and white work by the photographer Werner Neumeister,  which can be viewed here:
http://www.neumeister-photographie.de/contents/musicians-archive/

Thanks for that link. I love the photo of Klemp...and I love Jackie  ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 12, 2015, 10:44:29 AM
Quote from: pjme on April 12, 2015, 10:07:36 AM
(http://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/large/FC/9/8/3/8/9200000040358389.jpg)

That's astonishing...almost photo realistic.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 10:47:20 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 10:10:23 AM
I like the musical staff (stave?) that's cropping up almost everywhere courtesy of reflections - even in the lenses of the glasses - or sympathetically hinted at in the pattern of the necktie. Alternatively, if that's a classroom and someone is going to study in there, then it all gives me the impression of 'we are going to work and you are going to move forward and progress in a direct and straight and steady manner'!
Hear, hear.


QuotePerhaps in a similar albeit less formal vein, there's some black and white work by the photographer Werner Neumeister,  which can be viewed here:

http://www.neumeister-photographie.de/contents/musicians-archive/

I'm sure some of the shots will be familiar to most of you, but I think there's a kind of value and even a fulfilling pleasure in considering a body of work viewed almost as a whole.
I didn't know the photographer before, although I have that Argerich photo at my arm's reach at the moment. Agreed, it's certainly worthwhile to see an artist's body of work. A portrait photographer whose work I admire a lot is Yousuf Karsh (http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/portraits). The Sibelius and Churchill portraits are just two of his many iconic photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 10:56:12 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 12, 2015, 10:43:10 AM
Thanks for that link. I love the photo of Klemp...and I love Jackie  ;)

Sarge

No problem. And yeah, you picked a couple of good ones there. Another which I noticed is the shot of Celibidache. I'm so very new to classical music that I've only heard him conducting one piece, which was Ravel's PC in G with Michelangeli. It was concert footage via YouTube and so I don't really know what he looks like. But because Neumeister kmew when to release the shutter he captured an image of someone I was able to recognise even in a small thumbnail.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 12, 2015, 10:47:20 AM
Hear, hear.

I didn't know the photographer before, although I have that Argerich photo at my arm's reach at the moment. Agreed, it's certainly worthwhile to see an artist's body of work. A portrait photographer whose work I admire a lot is Yousuf Karsh (http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/portraits). The Sibelius and Churchill portraits are just two of his many iconic photos.

Sure, I'm very familiar with his work, but it certainly can stand many repeat viewings. And one aspect which is always apparent in what we see, is his consistency - isn't it outstanding? Also, the examples you've offered show how he seemed to most often make portraits which contained almost the epitome of the sitter. See the easy brusqueness of Hemingway? Or the demure, refined calmness of Hepburn? And while he managed to 'distill' the personality traits and emotional characteristics, he did so while successfully incorporating them within his own clearly defined signature. There's something beautiful about such an ability.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 11:14:55 AM
Sure, I'm very familiar with his work, but it certainly can stand many repeat viewings. And one aspect which is always apparent in what we see, is his consistency - isn't it outstanding? Also, the examples you've offered show how he seemed to most often make portraits which contained almost the epitome of the sitter. See the easy brusqueness of Hemingway? Or the demure, refined calmness of Hepburn? And while he managed to 'distill' the personality traits and emotional characteristics, he did so while successfully incorporating them within his own clearly defined signature. There's something beautiful about such an ability.
Agreed on all counts, except for Hemingway (http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/portraits/ernest_hemingway), he looks shy and lacking self confidence to me - but maybe both of our views is coloured by the image we have of the man, or of the story of the session as told by Karsh, and the fact that he killed himself four years after the photograph was taken.

Some more Karsh

(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yousuf-karsh-07.jpg)  (http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yousuf-karsh-12.gif)   (https://theflostudio.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/jk1c.jpg?w=750)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 12, 2015, 11:38:57 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 12, 2015, 11:34:22 AM
Agreed on all counts, except for Hemingway (http://www.karsh.org/#/the_work/portraits/ernest_hemingway), he looks shy and lacking self confidence to me - but maybe both of our views is coloured by the image we have of the man, or of the story of the session as told by Karsh, and the fact that he killed himself four years after the photograph was taken.

Some more Karsh

(http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yousuf-karsh-07.jpg)  (http://www.laboiteverte.fr/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/yousuf-karsh-12.gif)   (https://theflostudio.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/jk1c.jpg?w=750)

You could well be right regarding reasons behind the different interpretation of the Hemingway.

Again, look at that consistency. You can't buy that. And I think the reason might be that it's rooted in honesty.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 12, 2015, 11:45:57 AM
Quote from: NikF on April 12, 2015, 11:38:57 AMAgain, look at that consistency. You can't buy that. And I think the reason might be that it's rooted in honesty.
Yes, Karsh certainly mastered combining a recognizable style and portraying each sitter's personality.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on April 12, 2015, 07:24:25 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 12, 2015, 10:43:10 AM
Thanks for that link. I love the photo of Klemp...and I love Jackie  ;)

Sarge

Loved Schuricht's hands.
But made the mistake of looking at his opera archive...bunch of productions there I an glad I never saw.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 13, 2015, 10:46:02 AM
(http://bakerstreetbabble.weebly.com/uploads/2/5/7/5/25754336/520870803.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 14, 2015, 03:20:07 PM
A couple of Turners

(http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/T/T12/T12336_10.jpg)
The Blue Rigi, Sunrise 1842 (http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/turner-the-blue-rigi-sunrise-t12336)


(http://www.tate.org.uk/art/images/work/D/D15/D15255_10.jpg)
Venice: Looking East towards San Pietro di Castello - Early Morning 1819 (http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/turner-venice-looking-east-towards-san-pietro-di-castello-early-morning-d15255)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 14, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Magnifique !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 15, 2015, 12:09:20 AM
Meet my favorite seascapes painter: Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)

Storm on the sea on a moonlit night
(http://sr.gallerix.ru/1819898631/_EX/495343017/)

Venice lagoon at sunset 1873
(http://sr.gallerix.ru/1819898631/_EX/893981933/)

Constantinople in the moonlight 1846
(http://sr.gallerix.ru/1819898631/_EX/898156738/)

Stormy Sea 1860
(http://sr.gallerix.ru/1819898631/_EX/494958496/)

Many more here: http://en.gallerix.ru/album/aivazovsky (http://en.gallerix.ru/album/aivazovsky)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 15, 2015, 01:12:45 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 15, 2015, 12:09:20 AM
Meet my favorite seascapes painter: Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)
Good stuff, and an old favourite of mine.

Here's another one:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Savrasov_zakat_nadbolotom.jpg)
Savrasov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Savrasov) - Sundown over a marsh, 1871
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 15, 2015, 01:28:52 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 15, 2015, 01:12:45 AM
Savrasov (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexei_Savrasov)

This one is great, too

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Alexej_Kondratjewitsch_Sawrassow_001.jpg/800px-Alexej_Kondratjewitsch_Sawrassow_001.jpg)

Rustic View, 1867
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 15, 2015, 05:09:51 AM
John Everett Millais - Christ in the House of His Parents, 1850

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/John_Everett_Millais_-_Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents_%28%60The_Carpenter%27s_Shop%27%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/800px-John_Everett_Millais_-_Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents_%28%60The_Carpenter%27s_Shop%27%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)

Sorry, Mr. Dickens: for all your harsh and prudishly off-the-mark criticism of the painting, all characters in it are much more real-life-ish, flesh-and-blood-ish than many of yours.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 15, 2015, 08:34:03 AM
(http://www.lamebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/both-sides.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 15, 2015, 06:01:51 PM
(https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/04/TP_393250_BORC_1_chopperdou1429122130.jpg&w=1484)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on April 15, 2015, 06:10:44 PM
Quote from: Florestan on April 15, 2015, 05:09:51 AM
John Everett Millais - Christ in the House of His Parents, 1850

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/John_Everett_Millais_-_Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents_%28%60The_Carpenter%27s_Shop%27%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/800px-John_Everett_Millais_-_Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents_%28%60The_Carpenter%27s_Shop%27%29_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)

Sorry, Mr. Dickens: for all your harsh and prudishly off-the-mark criticism of the painting, all characters in it are much more real-life-ish, flesh-and-blood-ish than many of yours.  ;D ;D ;D
Never read what Dickens said about it, but to me Jesus looks like the spoiled self satisfied brat who is used to, and likes, being the center of attention, while  John the not yet Baptist on the right looks like he is scared of Jesus. Or else about to emulate Oliver Twist's "please, sir, may I have some more?" moment.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 16, 2015, 12:17:32 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 15, 2015, 06:10:44 PM
Never read what Dickens said about it, but to me Jesus looks like the spoiled self satisfied brat who is used to, and likes, being the center of attention, while  John the not yet Baptist on the right looks like he is scared of Jesus. Or else about to emulate Oliver Twist's "please, sir, may I have some more?" moment.

You´re just as wrong as Dickens was.  :D :D :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on April 16, 2015, 04:05:39 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 16, 2015, 12:17:32 AM
You´re just as wrong as Dickens was.  :D :D :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_in_the_House_of_His_Parents)

I tend to agree with Jeffrey. I feel certain Dickensian flavor there.

Dickensian or merely the spirit of the age, I don't know.

Maybe Dickens' reaction "is the rage of Caliban seeing his own face in a glass."  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 16, 2015, 12:05:33 PM
Some paintings by Millais have an... almost surrealistic quality. 

(http://www.artmagick.com/images/content/millais/med/millais8.jpg)

The blind girl

Some late Romantic / symbolist painters are completely forgotten now. I find their work often quite fascinating. Take Gaston Buissière.. a French Symbolist painter and illustrator, born in Cuisery on April 24, 1862 and died at Saulieu on October 29, 1928. Do Google him for some crazy Brunhildes and Salomes.


(http://imageweb-cdn.magnoliasoft.net/bridgeman/supersize/xil212535.jpg)


Or the very weird Sascha Schneider...who was both a painter, an illustrator for Karl May, a sculptor, and a gay body builder!

(https://p.gr-assets.com/540x540/fit/hostedimages/1380450456/1938731.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on April 16, 2015, 12:40:03 PM
The Blind Girl is excellent.
TD
Carmen Dell'Orefice
(http://www.luxo.co.za/website/admin/UserFiles/Image/des/carmen-dell-orefice.jpg)
She is 83.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 16, 2015, 01:00:04 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 16, 2015, 12:40:03 PM
The Blind Girl is excellent.
TD
Carmen Dell'Orefice

She is 83.
Looks more like 87 to me. (hands)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 16, 2015, 06:12:25 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on April 15, 2015, 06:10:44 PM
Never read what Dickens said about it, but to me Jesus looks like the spoiled self satisfied brat who is used to, and likes, being the center of attention, while  John the not yet Baptist on the right looks like he is scared of Jesus. Or else about to emulate Oliver Twist's "please, sir, may I have some more?" moment.

Yes. It's also very kitschy. Normal Rockwell avant la lettre. But lacking Rockwell's charm.

Ok, I'll say it: in this case, Boulez has a point. All of Millais actually.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on April 17, 2015, 04:19:03 AM
Quote from: Gordo on April 16, 2015, 04:05:39 AM
I tend to agree with Jeffrey. I feel certain Dickensian flavor there.

Dickensian or merely the spirit of the age, I don't know.

Maybe Dickens' reaction "is the rage of Caliban seeing his own face in a glass."  :)

Dickens raged about many things, this painting was no exception. Even though many of his fictional works send loving, world-embracing, even diabetes-tasting message, then you have things in real life like Dickens boasting about Mrs. Gaskell, a female author, that if he were her husband, he would feel compelled to "beat her". To quote Peter Ackroyd's biography: "So much for Dickens's stance on rights of the women." There are even worse aspects of Dickens "the Dick" such as warmly suggesting genocide when hearing about Indian rebellion of 1857, treating his wife like dirt because Dickens had an affair, etc. Although, for what it's worth he actually encouraged female authors, the problems came when those said authors didn't write like he wanted. Often in geniuses there is to be found unhealthy amount of egoism and control freakiness. Or even just being, you know, rather awful human beings.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 17, 2015, 04:25:26 AM
Quote from: Alberich on April 17, 2015, 04:19:03 AM
[...] Although, for what it's worth he actually encouraged female authors, the problems came when those said authors didn't write like he wanted.

There's a lot of this sort of thing about (see the Stockhausen & Boulez threads  8) )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 19, 2015, 09:50:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10941870_10206896491357187_6910651867092611987_n.jpg?oh=e924870a46f1fba31dabea363b430189&oe=55A8DBDC&__gda__=1440300169_78834f983cd5f29d146b5a5bc59bdc8e)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 19, 2015, 01:26:06 PM
Quote from: The Six on April 19, 2015, 09:50:34 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10941870_10206896491357187_6910651867092611987_n.jpg?oh=e924870a46f1fba31dabea363b430189&oe=55A8DBDC&__gda__=1440300169_78834f983cd5f29d146b5a5bc59bdc8e)

I'm not sure if I hope that's real or if I hope it's a hoax.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 19, 2015, 02:27:50 PM
(http://photos.vanityfair.com/2015/04/15/552e79d716d0331d2b4d7144_sexbots-matt-mcmullen-ss07.jpg)



The future . . . Now!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on April 22, 2015, 09:32:56 AM
(http://www.skeptical-science.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/quiz2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 22, 2015, 11:33:51 AM
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(http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind04/graphics/fig07-06.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 22, 2015, 11:34:39 AM
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(https://lizspecht.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/nsf-chart-7-9.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 22, 2015, 11:50:03 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 22, 2015, 11:34:39 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 04:00:01 PM
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(https://funnypicsindia.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/cat.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 27, 2015, 04:38:59 PM
A video I liked.
Trigger warning
http://youtu.be/zx4db_YOfuA
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 29, 2015, 01:39:38 AM
(http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/nm0qPM_K6rtE58dEXcm9nA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Y2g9MjkxODtjcj0xO2N3PTM0OTc7ZHg9MjtkeT0wO2ZpPXVsY3JvcDtoPTcwMDtpbD1wbGFuZTtxPTc1O3c9ODM5/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/news/2015-04-28/46076690-edd3-11e4-9ef4-b1d845260478_4_CATERS_ALBUM_ART_FACE_5.JPG)

Makeup artist transforms face into iconic album covers

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/make-up-artist-transforms-face-into-iconic-album-covers-1430245903-slideshow/make-up-artist-transforms-face-into-iconic-album-covers-photo-1430245566356.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 29, 2015, 07:53:28 AM
(http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/cultur/tervuren/images/biombo_a.gif)

(http://www.africamuseum.be/home/treasures/luvale-mask/image_preview)


(http://images.unurthed.com/Weller-Schmidt-Rottluff-Prophetess-115.jpg)

Schmidt Rottluff

(http://www.pentagoon.be/kunst/images/stories/infocursisten/cursussen/verzamelaars/obc_zelfportret%5B1%5D.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 29, 2015, 05:40:00 PM
(http://cdn.pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-04-29-at-4.08.26-PM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 30, 2015, 01:27:28 PM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/1onceha4zx1dnu0crkeahcg.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 02, 2015, 02:00:16 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/89/8904/IVWP300Z/posters/cameron-harvey-look-the-new-emoji-are-here-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 03, 2015, 09:31:34 AM
(http://www.superstarlifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/720.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on May 03, 2015, 01:26:05 PM
(http://publicsf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/156828_10200299890272359_229753169_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 03, 2015, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 03, 2015, 01:26:05 PM
(http://publicsf.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/156828_10200299890272359_229753169_n.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 05, 2015, 04:04:37 PM
(http://whatshotwhatstrendingnow.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/kate-bush-shows-nipples-and-big-boobs-in-see-through-leotard.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 05, 2015, 07:03:00 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10505561_10205535822265711_1067906183277303926_n.jpg?oh=29632ad57346341c838cd336f7ad0a7e&oe=55C7AB65&__gda__=1440932204_13aad8b301048033c54f4e9050219fd7)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 06, 2015, 07:16:34 AM
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/789670f80730800faad1783a604fcf40/tumblr_nnt97yJ0801tlb56zo1_250.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 06, 2015, 09:39:43 AM
Quote from: The Six on May 06, 2015, 07:16:34 AM
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/789670f80730800faad1783a604fcf40/tumblr_nnt97yJ0801tlb56zo1_250.gif)
Holy crap.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on May 06, 2015, 10:19:18 AM
This is a real leech...but neither is a leech a monster nor the earthworm a giant. Still: quite impressive!

https://www.youtube.com/v/0fGGz6d3vC4
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 07, 2015, 06:01:21 PM
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/03296/plane_3296158b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 08, 2015, 04:57:27 PM
As seen on FB from George Takei
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on May 09, 2015, 06:44:41 AM
Moritz von Schwind's Katzensymphonie (1868) dedicated to Joseph Joachim (who couldn't play it). 

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 09, 2015, 07:09:01 AM
A cool one of Sibelius:

(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/88/ac/f6/88acf6723c7ffb2c4515dca10afb120c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Christo on May 09, 2015, 08:05:48 AM
Saw (in Helmond, of all places) a powerfull painting by Pieter Josselin de Jong from 1897 that reminded me of Ilya Repin, whose miracles can only be seen in the Russian Musuem in Saint Petersburg. To my regrets I can't find a copy in colour:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Glaspalast_M%C3%BCnchen_1897_048.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on May 09, 2015, 08:08:32 AM
Quote from: Christo on May 09, 2015, 08:05:48 AM
Saw (in Helmond, of all places) a powerfull painting by Pieter Josselin de Jong from 1897 that reminded me of Ilya Repin, whose miracles can only be seen in the Russian Musuem in Saint Petersburg. To my regrets I can't find a copy in colour:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Glaspalast_M%C3%BCnchen_1897_048.jpg)

It is very like Repin.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on May 11, 2015, 09:10:43 PM
(https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11233780_734311916673744_2820430417804371375_n.jpg?oh=20d4db6c89bc74b4b9876c7d1629c718&oe=55D30B39)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 20, 2015, 08:01:25 PM
In front of the Dinwiddie Va. Public Library

I can not live without books.  Thomas Jefferson
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 21, 2015, 09:24:02 AM
(http://cdn.pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/paypals1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 09:32:53 AM
GAAAAH!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 21, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
I wonder what he was playing...?

(http://3upadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_1369_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 21, 2015, 10:16:42 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 21, 2015, 10:02:43 AM
I wonder what he was playing...?

(http://3upadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_1369_2.jpg)
Remiinds me of an old joke.
Do you smoke after sex?
Don't know, I've never looked.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2015, 10:19:15 AM
The piano reduction of Sibelius's Tulen Synty?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 21, 2015, 11:34:19 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 21, 2015, 10:19:15 AM
The piano reduction of Sibelius's Tulen Synty?
Hah!

I think it's Scriabin's Vers la flamme.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 21, 2015, 02:03:16 PM
I think the piano is having a hypersensitive reaction to Stockhausen....   ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2015, 04:31:05 AM
My mom-in-law at the MFA
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 25, 2015, 04:33:27 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on May 25, 2015, 04:31:05 AM
My mom-in-law at the MFA

;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on May 26, 2015, 10:39:10 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/q6DmI4k.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on May 26, 2015, 11:29:31 AM
Hot piano's.

Austria's song for the Eurovision contest 2015...

https://www.youtube.com/v/-f993p0CAV8

and Rebecca Horn's "Concert for anarchy" (1990) / Tate / London

(http://content-portal.istoe.com.br/istoeimagens/imagens/mi_52894257726274.jpg)

Ger van Elk's  'C'est moi qui fait la musique"

(http://www.artupdate.nl/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Elk-Ger-van-1973-Cest-moi-qui-fait-la-musique.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on May 27, 2015, 05:05:08 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/df/ae/bc/dfaebccbe8f713750c267a06378fd567.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: oyasumi on May 28, 2015, 02:31:15 PM
(http://uberhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SXUYnHr.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on May 29, 2015, 12:03:42 AM
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/the_bdlpswdks_effect.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 04, 2015, 04:45:51 AM
Quote from: oyasumi on May 28, 2015, 02:31:15 PM
(http://uberhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SXUYnHr.jpg)

Sad but true.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 04, 2015, 02:00:25 PM
Quote from: Florestan on June 04, 2015, 04:45:51 AM
Sad but true.

+1 (or 2)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 05, 2015, 10:30:27 AM
Who knew that CVS were expanding into intimate apparel?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 05, 2015, 10:38:58 AM
Maybe they left out a comma, karl?

Try CVS, Bra.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 05, 2015, 07:12:30 PM
(http://fonoforum.de/fileadmin/_migrated/pics/Martha-Argerich2.jpg)

Martha Argerich
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 05, 2015, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: George on June 05, 2015, 07:12:30 PM
(http://fonoforum.de/fileadmin/_migrated/pics/Martha-Argerich2.jpg)

Martha Argerich
She looks a bit like Charlotte Rampling, drunk.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on June 05, 2015, 09:39:39 PM
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11061729_827043950705828_6742462131629939024_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 07, 2015, 01:31:43 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10968554_1169372869758831_1668482548926929109_n.png?oh=b8813d5281fdeb20a624610b6506edee&oe=55FDCC52)

(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1795538_1576985312545876_5770924913214846680_n.jpg?oh=cc69c6de776a9b9198fb498b846cc8d9&oe=563202B1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 07, 2015, 02:57:47 PM
This would explain everything. It was really Frieza who murdered Batman's parents!  ???

(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11390264_10204598496537645_5092455420177200316_n.jpg?oh=d69417c6dc394f770d948ecfe8fd3173&oe=55FDB9F3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on June 07, 2015, 10:33:34 PM
.
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/lwma0tl-imgur.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on June 08, 2015, 05:37:43 AM
Quote from: Greg on June 07, 2015, 02:57:47 PM
This would explain everything. It was really Frieza who murdered Batman's parents!  ???

(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11390264_10204598496537645_5092455420177200316_n.jpg?oh=d69417c6dc394f770d948ecfe8fd3173&oe=55FDB9F3)

Speaking of Batman, they just started airing the 60s series in Finland, where I live. I remember watching a few episodes back in 90s as a kid and it's funny how I never realized back then that it is a parody, not serious business. I watched it just the way I would have watched Christopher Nolan Batman movies.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on June 08, 2015, 10:15:02 AM
Paul Caponigro - Galaxy Apple, New York City, 1964

(http://www.photographywest.com/pages/images/Applenyc1964.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 08, 2015, 05:35:27 PM
Not a picture, but I saw this passage on an online dating site and couldn't stop laughing. The woman complains about the grammar and English of those writing to her, but look what she writes:

QuotePlease complete full sentences guys. I'm sick of not seeing no capitalization and no periods. Come on guys try harder. You want to impress me do that. I won't reply back if you don't do those simple requests.

How many problems can you find with her English?   ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 08, 2015, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: George on June 08, 2015, 05:35:27 PM
Not a picture, but I saw this passage on an online dating site and couldn't stop laughing. The woman complains about the grammar and English of those writing to her, but look what she writes:

How many problems can you find with her English?   ;D :laugh:
Depends. Is she hot?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 10, 2015, 04:01:50 PM
Special Florestan edition!

(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/2015-06-10.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 14, 2015, 08:45:22 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHdhg6eUMAELYPv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 14, 2015, 10:15:58 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 10, 2015, 04:01:50 PM
Special Florestan edition!

(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/2015-06-10.png)

Lame! And crap!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 14, 2015, 07:25:27 PM
(https://scontent-atl1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10414881_859043800798791_1779994266544573417_n.jpg?oh=da32ba8f182ac635124042b983b1c2ec&oe=56329395)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 16, 2015, 11:10:10 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/1618552_802186056534781_6219140640420696148_n.jpg?w=541&h=615)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 16, 2015, 11:12:09 AM
Quote from: CreationistT. Rex had spiky teeth so that it couldn't perform cunnilingus
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 16, 2015, 05:58:33 PM
Please tell me this is NOT photoshopped  :laugh: , I love this guy...

(http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/storage/pic/mdhl/artikelbilder/leben/4964413_1_Harnoncourt.jpg?version=1417797185)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 17, 2015, 06:34:40 AM
(http://www.splashpad.org/LeninadeBottles.jpg)


Look out Coke!  (Yes, I've tried it, and as far as sugary drinks go, it is a sugary drink.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 17, 2015, 05:44:53 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 17, 2015, 06:34:40 AM
(http://www.splashpad.org/LeninadeBottles.jpg)


Look out Coke!  (Yes, I've tried it, and as far as sugary drinks go, it is a sugary drink.)

:laugh:


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 17, 2015, 07:37:56 PM
I gotta try that stuff...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 17, 2015, 10:07:03 PM
Lifted thee from a facebook page

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11412381_899594340086552_7127538908824504045_n.jpg?oh=19354b46db9a27063ca724f514495c47&oe=562FC26E)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/11357059_505755496245839_6881232383888180034_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11401446_509085769240852_8202442322820797134_n.jpg?oh=b67544b1848f91e2798351dce0f558a3&oe=55E912A9)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on June 18, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Look at Marylin with her thumb all over that record >:( I never did like her.

  Is that Rita Hayworth in the 3rd shot? Fingertips on the label.  Classy lady. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2015, 05:35:01 AM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 18, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Look at Marylin with her thumb all over that record >:( I never did like her.

And you know all four fingertips are oiling grooves on the reverse!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on June 18, 2015, 07:14:58 AM
(http://img02.deviantart.net/c582/i/2015/149/0/c/mad_max__fury_road___furiosa_by_p1xer-d8uorz1.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 18, 2015, 09:15:50 AM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on June 18, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Look at Marylin with her thumb all over that record >:( I never did like her.


I see that and my reaction is "gaaaaaaaa!'
The sad part is that my reaction is focused on the disc, not Monroe!
I was never a big fan either, but it's still a sign of aging I think to notice the disc fingers first!  :'(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 18, 2015, 11:13:45 AM
Quote from: Bogey on June 17, 2015, 10:07:03 PM
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11412381_899594340086552_7127538908824504045_n.jpg?oh=19354b46db9a27063ca724f514495c47&oe=562FC26E)

Need to call out the Perching Police and save a turntable before disaster strikes!



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on June 18, 2015, 12:21:08 PM
Quote from: Ken B on June 18, 2015, 09:15:50 AM
I see that and my reaction is "gaaaaaaaa!'
The sad part is that my reaction is focused on the disc, not Monroe!
I was never a big fan either, but it's still a sign of aging I think to notice the disc fingers first!  :'(

Not necessarily so. I think the elements of the picture makes one's eyes first go to the record so it is not surprising that your initial reaction was the heresy of the fingers rather than the presence of Monroe. Still - very funny Ken! Perhaps it is a parent thing? Don't touch that!!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 18, 2015, 06:46:46 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UhBgIom.jpg)

I always liked this photo of Catherine Deneuve. It's from the late 1960s and was taken by Jeanloup Sieff. Think it was either for Vogue or Harper's Bazaar. The other reason I'm posting it is because there was a discussion recently in the photography thread about dodging and burning. This is one of my favourite examples of employing that technique.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 19, 2015, 03:09:16 PM

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11407223_10204653194432227_5137376898609749614_n.jpg?oh=57bd41c13677da2647be8907f1ee6576&oe=55ED7504)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11295538_10204529832708261_3713653544322611387_n.jpg?oh=75fa9656b4ab383e7d14f91bdea8dcee&oe=55E9C3BF)

And I thought putting out a bowl of Peanut M&M's or wings for guests was unhealthy!

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11111056_886662041379782_8726407713357825300_n.jpg?oh=e25b130ba9af987ebcd6304d4863b115&oe=55E85510)
Need one of these:

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11227533_777395102376344_6868061540866057329_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 23, 2015, 06:53:16 PM
A collage I created of my favorite Nordic composers:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 23, 2015, 07:33:40 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 23, 2015, 06:53:16 PM
A collage I created of my favorite Nordic composers:
It needs a title. "Suck it, Tubin!" perhaps. I had you pegged for a Rosenberg fan too.  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 23, 2015, 07:39:39 PM
Quote from: Ken B on June 23, 2015, 07:33:40 PM
It needs a title. "Suck it, Tubin!" perhaps. I had you pegged for a Rosenberg fan too.  >:D

:D

Tubin, IMHO, isn't a Nordic composer. I don't really know enough about Rosenberg to become a fan of his music. I have two recordings of his music (one on BIS and the other a ballet Orpheus in Town on a label whose name slips me right now). I don't remember a note of his music, but I seriously doubt he will make it into my Nordic pantheon. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on June 24, 2015, 02:00:56 AM
I take it you don't like Grieg?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on June 24, 2015, 03:03:43 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 18, 2015, 06:46:46 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/UhBgIom.jpg)

I always liked this photo of Catherine Deneuve. It's from the late 1960s and was taken by Jeanloup Sieff. Think it was either for Vogue or Harper's Bazaar. The other reason I'm posting it is because there was a discussion recently in the photography thread about dodging and burning. This is one of my favourite examples of employing that technique.
Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 24, 2015, 07:14:12 AM
Quote from: Alberich on June 24, 2015, 02:00:56 AM
I take it you don't like Grieg?

I like Grieg, but he's not a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 24, 2015, 09:16:15 PM
Dodgy for work. Click through.
http://www.jesusandmo.net/2015/06/24/hear/ (http://www.jesusandmo.net/2015/06/24/hear/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 26, 2015, 04:13:50 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 23, 2015, 07:39:39 PM
:D

Tubin, IMHO, isn't a Nordic composer. I don't really know enough about Rosenberg to become a fan of his music. I have two recordings of his music (one on BIS and the other a ballet Orpheus in Town on a label whose name slips me right now). I don't remember a note of his music, but I seriously doubt he will make it into my Nordic pantheon. 8)

A beautiful set of string quartets awaits you...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on June 27, 2015, 02:23:43 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 24, 2015, 09:16:15 PM
Dodgy for work. Click through.
http://www.jesusandmo.net/2015/06/24/hear/ (http://www.jesusandmo.net/2015/06/24/hear/)

Many good chuckles. Thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 27, 2015, 05:26:17 PM
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/885/335/7b3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 30, 2015, 06:31:27 PM
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/ziggycat/DDA59FB6-4932-4A4E-A522-F821AA347FCA_zps58vdwhwt.jpg~original)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on June 30, 2015, 08:09:39 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 30, 2015, 06:31:27 PM
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/ziggycat/DDA59FB6-4932-4A4E-A522-F821AA347FCA_zps58vdwhwt.jpg~original)
Unless you're already immune to large bullets.

(http://img05.deviantart.net/de8b/i/2010/280/8/f/kid_goku_gt_version_by_jp7_by_jeanpaul007-d309ogw.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 01, 2015, 03:25:54 PM
(https://gregscottmoeller.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_5096.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on July 05, 2015, 05:24:47 PM
A "picture I like" of a former time...(Perry Record, Perry, NY Sept. 22, 1921)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 06, 2015, 07:25:34 PM
A new collage, my favorite symphonists:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on July 07, 2015, 04:25:37 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 06, 2015, 07:25:34 PM
A new collage, my favorite symphonists:

That is really cool, John. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2015, 07:13:40 AM
Quote from: Bogey on July 07, 2015, 04:25:37 AM
That is really cool, John.

Thanks, Bill. 8) It's easy to do these collages in Microsoft Paint and what I do is save the project as a JPEG image. From here, I reopen the image with Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery and it allows me to crop the image (and do some adjustments in color like brightness, contrasts, etc.).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 07, 2015, 01:39:48 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11667394_743632482414382_4841010784067655712_n.jpg?oh=dcef9f519dbdcf6da4a00e5ca0760736&oe=5610C0D9)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 09, 2015, 04:17:07 AM
Pepsi-Cola released an "infographic" for "the teenagers in charge of hedge funds"  8) who like Roy Liechtenstein's pop-art from 50 years ago, and old Batman comic books: the only things missing are a few blasts of "POW!" and "ZOWIE!"   ???

(http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/2015/06/pepsi%20peformance.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2015, 04:27:10 AM
BLAMM!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 09, 2015, 06:50:32 AM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11201843_414807072056811_7856003108879184123_n.jpg?oh=6143bf22cc285ec31e3699a509a1b022&oe=5657404E)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on July 09, 2015, 06:53:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/6n6s6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 09, 2015, 07:29:25 AM
Quote from: Alberich on July 09, 2015, 06:53:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/6n6s6.jpg)

I think the dog is cute. I love terriers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on July 09, 2015, 11:48:45 AM
(http://zonable.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/unintentionally-sexual-photos-8.jpg)

Close those legs, girl!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on July 12, 2015, 05:24:50 AM
Conformity.

(https://24.media.tumblr.com/937d4252676b53dd90d19264a9e69872/tumblr_n3inza0p5T1sey9vmo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 12, 2015, 06:43:12 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/XOXT89O.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 13, 2015, 01:03:59 AM
I first read that as 'Eugene Onegin'.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 14, 2015, 01:34:01 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/4be77497626a44badc8b89c2bd4cef0c/tumblr_nqk1tpdAax1s2yegdo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 17, 2015, 05:33:35 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11041146_10102759094284849_1881914938120344594_n.jpg?oh=cb8cf92f34b21b910edaba11ce6ff5ce&oe=56203F7D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 18, 2015, 02:15:54 PM
(http://37.media.tumblr.com/ff06c2c5c03293265f24d8721571eee4/tumblr_n6r8b62SJC1tbhzz6o1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on July 18, 2015, 02:28:37 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/80/90/ea/8090eab7aa323026ce7cf9dc5e2fc369.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on July 18, 2015, 02:29:09 PM
Quote from: George on July 14, 2015, 01:34:01 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/4be77497626a44badc8b89c2bd4cef0c/tumblr_nqk1tpdAax1s2yegdo1_500.gif)

I cracked up! Very funny!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on July 18, 2015, 04:12:46 PM
Quote from: George on July 18, 2015, 02:15:54 PM
(http://37.media.tumblr.com/ff06c2c5c03293265f24d8721571eee4/tumblr_n6r8b62SJC1tbhzz6o1_400.gif)

HA!! Love it, George!!


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 18, 2015, 05:10:40 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on July 18, 2015, 04:12:46 PM
HA!! Love it, George!!

8)

(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2165744/84661133.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 19, 2015, 08:33:08 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11755072_851415784954923_354477870662959294_n.jpg?oh=dcac9ff6628f2cce9e91345f36ac4df1&oe=5652A02E)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 20, 2015, 07:29:20 PM
(http://file.ptt01.cc/zhtw/c017/Image/20150401/6356347762440312144953297.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 21, 2015, 04:27:41 AM
LMAO

Greg is on a roll.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 21, 2015, 09:08:05 AM
Quote from: George on July 21, 2015, 04:27:41 AM
LMAO

Greg is on a roll.
Haha.





Something entirely different now... really liking this impressionist artist, Leonid Afremov.

(http://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/melody-of-the-night-leonid-afremov.jpg)

(https://makesomethingmondays.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/17_10_2007_0242713001192570506_leonid_afremov.jpg)

(https://lifeassirli.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/street_of_the_old_town_by_leonid_afremov_by_leonidafremov-d6gxd6z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 22, 2015, 05:24:37 AM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-radio-broadcaster-who-fought-the-cold-war-abroad-but-remained-unheard-at-home-1437512977 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-radio-broadcaster-who-fought-the-cold-war-abroad-but-remained-unheard-at-home-1437512977)

Click on the picture, check out the caption, and then look at the picture carefully!  $:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 22, 2015, 06:52:32 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 22, 2015, 05:24:37 AM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-radio-broadcaster-who-fought-the-cold-war-abroad-but-remained-unheard-at-home-1437512977 (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-radio-broadcaster-who-fought-the-cold-war-abroad-but-remained-unheard-at-home-1437512977)

Click on the picture, check out the caption, and then look at the picture carefully!  $:)

1949 pic with 1966 LP. Hmmmm....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 22, 2015, 07:37:38 AM
Quote from: George on July 22, 2015, 06:52:32 AM
1949 pic with 1966 LP. Hmmmm....

;)

You win!   ;D

"Stereo" record + 1949 = ???????
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2015, 08:34:46 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 22, 2015, 07:37:38 AM

Quote from: George on July 22, 2015, 06:52:32 AM
1949 pic with 1966 LP. Hmmmm....

;)

You win!   ;D

"Stereo" record + 1949 = ???????

I love you guys  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 08:41:25 AM
Quote from: George on July 22, 2015, 06:52:32 AM
1949 pic with 1966 LP. Hmmmm....

Quote from: Cato on July 22, 2015, 07:37:38 AM
;)

You win!   ;D

"Stereo" record + 1949 = ???????

Maybe he knew Doc Brown  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2015, 08:46:04 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 08:41:25 AM
Maybe he knew Doc Brown  :D

Sarge

1.21 gigawatts?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on July 22, 2015, 08:53:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 22, 2015, 08:46:04 AM
1.21 gigawatts?

For the first time in my life, I need to wear sunglasses: after my cataract operations, I have discovered how bright the world is...at least physically!

So my son got me these Doc Brown sunglasses, allowing me to say every time I start the car:

"Roads?  Where we're going we don't need...roads!"   8)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 08:58:48 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 22, 2015, 08:46:04 AM
1.21 gigawatts?

Quote from: Cato on July 22, 2015, 08:53:51 AM
So my son got me these Doc Brown sunglasses, allowing me to say every time I start the car:
"Roads?  Where we're going we don't need...roads!"   8)


;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2015, 09:22:49 AM
He's seen the light!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 22, 2015, 02:16:08 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5i0dMeU.jpg)

Always liked this photo of Jean Shrimpton. I believe it was for Vogue by Bailey.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 02:44:15 PM
Quote from: NikF on July 22, 2015, 02:16:08 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/5i0dMeU.jpg)

Always liked this photo of Jean Shrimpton. I believe it was for Vogue by Bailey.

I love David Bailey's work. I have a print of his ex Marie hanging in my living room (Mrs. Rock humors me  ;D ) Unfortunately I can't post it here (against the rules) but it is lovely. It's the cover photo from his book Trouble and Strife...but the German edition called Mrs. David Bailey: the pose where she's standing in profile, arms and leg in a v, hair blown back. You probably know it.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 22, 2015, 03:17:05 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 02:44:15 PM
I love David Bailey's work. I have a print of his ex Marie hanging in my living room (Mrs. Rock humors me  ;D ) Unfortunately I can't post it here (against the rules) but it is lovely. It's the cover photo from his book Trouble and Strife...but the German edition called Mrs. David Bailey: the pose where she's standing in profile, arms and leg in a v, hair blown back. You probably know it.

Sarge


I think I know the one you're talking about (her hair's pointing back in a triangle and there's some cool use of move space) and it's a hell of a shot. Actually, I've just had a look to remind myself - that's some nice burning that's managing to exaggerate her back without making her appear to have lordosis of the spine or something!

Don't know if you remember a guy who was around (i think) just before Bailey, named Sam Haskins? His most popular collection was a book titled 'Five Girls'. While I don't find his work as elegant or controlled as Bailey, I think he was almost a precursor to him, in that what he was shooting was so fresh and vital. I'm talking about early 1960s or so. Familiar?
A few of his photos show up online every now and then - I think this one is of a model named Gill/Jill.


(http://i.imgur.com/QdH00ra.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: NikF on July 22, 2015, 03:17:05 PM

I think I know the one you're talking about (her hair's pointing back in a triangle and there's some cool use of move space) and it's a hell of a shot. Actually, I've just had a look to remind myself - that's some nice burning that's managing to exaggerate her back without making her appear to have lordosis of the spine or something!

Yep, that's the one. The burning (and dodging) is more than I'd ever attempt, but Bailey nails it.

Quote from: NikF on July 22, 2015, 03:17:05 PM
Don't know if you remember a guy who was around (i think) just before Bailey, named Sam Haskins? His most popular collection was a book titled 'Five Girls'. While I don't find his work as elegant or controlled as Bailey, I think he was almost a precursor to him, in that what he was shooting was so fresh and vital. I'm talking about early 1960s or so. Familiar?
A few of his photos show up online every now and then - I think this one is of a model named Gill/Jill.

I have a copy of the book in my library (bought it in the 70s) but somehow lost the dust jacket. The model is indeed named Gill, and is my favorite of the five.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 23, 2015, 02:36:39 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 22, 2015, 03:30:56 PM
Yep, that's the one. The burning (and dodging) is more than I'd ever attempt, but Bailey nails it.

I have a copy of the book in my library (bought it in the 70s) but somehow lost the dust jacket. The model is indeed named Gill, and is my favorite of the five.

Sarge

Yeah, Gill is truly something else - 'vivacious' doesn't even begin to describe her.

Anyway, don't want to hijack or take this thread off topic and so I'll mention another Haskins shot that can't be posted here! It's from 'Cowboy Kate' and features a girl sitting on a bed (deep in that small serious world they often inhibit as such times...) filing her nails, while a cat is in the foreground sitting in front of a bowl. I used to think it wasn't a great photo - until I got older and realised it's really a picture of two cats.
Anyone who wants to see it should search for sam haskins sunday bed and it should get them there.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 23, 2015, 05:23:36 AM
Quote from: NikF on July 23, 2015, 02:36:39 AM
Yeah, Gill is truly something else - 'vivacious' doesn't even begin to describe her.

Anyway, don't want to hijack or take this thread off topic and so I'll mention another Haskins shot that can't be posted here! It's from 'Cowboy Kate' and features a girl sitting on a bed (deep in that small serious world they often inhibit as such times...) filing her nails, while a cat is in the foreground sitting in front of a bowl. I used to think it wasn't a great photo - until I got older and realised it's really a picture of two cats.
Anyone who wants to see it should search for sam haskins sunday bed and it should get them there.

That's a great picture! sexy and funny. The empty bowl and the cat's expectant pose perfect. I'm sure I've seen Cowboy Kate before, thought I had a copy, but I can't find it. In any case, I'd forgotten that picture. Thanks!

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 23, 2015, 05:32:16 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 23, 2015, 05:23:36 AM
That's a great picture! sexy and funny. The empty bowl and the cat's expectant pose perfect. I'm sure I've seen Cowboy Kate before, thought I had a copy, but I can't find it. In any case, I'd forgotten that picture. Thanks!

Sarge

You're welcome!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 25, 2015, 07:29:06 AM
(http://s24.postimg.org/vdocuexyt/91_QZ1g3b2_IL_SL1500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 26, 2015, 11:51:51 AM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M0AA4cEF2jE/VbFdvi-R3kI/AAAAAAAAViA/ivtzCqjsGDE/w260-h270-no/2015-07-22.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on July 27, 2015, 06:01:11 AM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/a594c9e57a2e3788238177d02f1c8b86)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on July 27, 2015, 06:02:55 AM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/4cd5c4a126205f0f509e50d78977c849)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on July 27, 2015, 01:19:15 PM
.
(http://petapixel.com/assets/uploads/2012/01/spidereyes_mini.jpg)

(http://creativecan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/image569.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 27, 2015, 07:59:23 PM
Nielsen doing what all great composers do: knitting! ;D

(http://www.carlnielsen.org/sites/default/files/styles/inline_widebreakpoints_theme_nielsen2015_desktop_1x/public/images/501153.jpg?itok=nPYN8-1K)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on July 28, 2015, 11:06:41 AM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/7ad37467e7316f487df0fcdfe475d650)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on July 28, 2015, 11:10:04 AM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/e88cea391723cf82dc27f69dbcd9cc85)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 29, 2015, 04:33:00 AM
Not mine:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 29, 2015, 01:33:59 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 29, 2015, 04:33:00 AM
Not mine:

Hah!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on July 30, 2015, 12:59:37 PM
A lopsided book (like its subject!) :
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on July 30, 2015, 02:18:03 PM
The blood vessels of the brain....!

(http://www.lively-prince.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Brain7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 30, 2015, 02:24:40 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on July 30, 2015, 02:18:03 PM
The blood vessels of the brain....!

(http://www.lively-prince.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Brain7.jpg)

To think that all that came into being just because somewhere in time two crazy atoms collided randomly...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 30, 2015, 02:50:16 PM
(http://clashdaily.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/qmeme_1438215984651_910-770x441.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 30, 2015, 06:47:37 PM
The internet is amazing in strange ways. If you are a living, breathing human being, there is some sort of derogatory term out there for you. No one is exempt- even normal people now.

(http://img.ifcdn.com/images/99231044790a0317ef2f690c745687ca4285397007a54202a1e5ebb7a94cb0b5_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 30, 2015, 06:56:23 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/91/9128/2RSF500Z/posters/emily-flake-it-s-a-pluot-an-apricot-that-self-identifies-as-a-plum-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 30, 2015, 07:35:23 PM
Found via Facebook
http://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk/features/other-features/classical-musicians-struggling-with-challenging-rehearsal-situations-in-western-art-history-june-2015#
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on July 31, 2015, 10:52:34 AM
Maps showing the use of swear words geographically. F*cking thing leaves out Canada!!! Assh*le  b*tch b*stards!
https://stronglang.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/mapping-the-united-swears-of-america/ (https://stronglang.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/mapping-the-united-swears-of-america/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on July 31, 2015, 12:43:14 PM
Quote from: Ken B on July 31, 2015, 10:52:34 AM
Maps showing the use of swear words geographically. F*cking thing leaves out Canada!!! Assh*le  b*tch b*stards!
https://stronglang.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/mapping-the-united-swears-of-america/ (https://stronglang.wordpress.com/2015/07/28/mapping-the-united-swears-of-america/)
Not surprised with the results for my area...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 01, 2015, 08:42:17 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 01, 2015, 09:15:43 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 30, 2015, 06:56:23 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/91/9128/2RSF500Z/posters/emily-flake-it-s-a-pluot-an-apricot-that-self-identifies-as-a-plum-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)

:) :D ;D! I love apricots and plums, pluots can't aspire to either imho, but they're not bad.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 02, 2015, 02:17:26 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/iTit.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 02, 2015, 03:59:13 AM
 :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2015, 05:31:49 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 01, 2015, 09:15:43 AM
:) :D ;D ! I love apricots and plums, pluots can't aspire to either imho, but they're not bad.

Had our first pluots yesterday, and they are fabulously tasty.  (And I like apricots and plums, also.)   0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2015, 05:43:06 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 02, 2015, 02:17:26 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/iTit.jpg)


Sarge

"This sort of music playback system was inconceivable before we had Bluetooth."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on August 03, 2015, 01:33:39 AM
(http://s.likes-media.com/img/10b10a58a38c6c74f7f5175141d5ac6c)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 08, 2015, 09:11:40 AM
Zowie!  "$550.94 used and new (7 offers)"


At $9.99 new, my hard copy was a drop-dead bargain!   0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 11, 2015, 06:58:24 AM
(http://www.wired.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/20150806_zaa_p134_384.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 11, 2015, 06:59:52 AM
(http://www.southpark.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/south-park-piscina-de-xixi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 12, 2015, 05:05:54 AM
Quote from: Greg on August 11, 2015, 06:59:52 AM
(http://www.southpark.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/south-park-piscina-de-xixi.jpg)

Should I be ashamed for the fact I actually think that SP episode was funny? Not the best one, obviously, but still good.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 05:09:19 AM
You should be ashamed for thinking ANY SP funny!  There! I said it!

(j/k)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 12, 2015, 05:37:47 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 05:09:19 AM
You should be ashamed for thinking ANY SP funny!  There! I said it!

(j/k)

I saw that comment coming...  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 12, 2015, 06:43:28 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 05:09:19 AM
You should be ashamed for thinking ANY SP funny!  There! I said it!

(j/k)

Good point. :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 12, 2015, 08:08:27 AM
 :)
Time for some selfies ...

(http://cdn.artmight.com/albums/userpics/2012y/02/16/572/17556/normal_Emile-Claus--1849---1924.jpg)

Emile Claus


(http://cdn.artmight.com/albums/userpics/2012y/01/06/572/17556/normal_Fernand-Khnopff--1858---1921.jpg)

Fernand Khnopff


(http://cdn.artmight.com/albums/userpics/2012y/01/07/572/17556/normal_Felix-Nadar--1820---1910.jpg)

Felix Nadar

(http://cdnstatic.visualizeus.com/thumbs/46/69/art,artists,drawing,expressionism,figurative,l%C3%A9onspilliaert-4669d0bf76f02c38dece84494dec9221_h.jpg)

Leon Spilliaert
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 12, 2015, 08:19:59 AM
...et les femmes...

(http://uploads4.wikiart.org/images/pablo-picasso/woman-with-feathered-hat-1901.jpg)

Pablo Picasso

(http://www.stedelijk.nl/assets/A%202907.JPG?w=740&h=740&mode=max&404=backup)

charley Toorop


(http://www.schirn-magazin.de/Binaries/Binary13499/Schj_082__Self-Portrait_with_Palette_I.jpg)

Helene Schjerfbeck
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: springrite on August 12, 2015, 08:30:35 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 05:09:19 AM
You should be ashamed for thinking ANY SP funny!  There! I said it!

(j/k)

...now that reminds me, where should I hide South Park (and other) DVDs to keep them from Kimi...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 12, 2015, 08:49:23 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 12, 2015, 08:19:59 AM
...et les femmes...
Pablo Picasso is in strange company there.

Sofonisba Anguissola
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/SofonisbaAuto.jpg/515px-SofonisbaAuto.jpg)

Lavinia Fontana
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/Self-portrait_at_the_Clavichord_with_a_Servant_by_Lavinia_Fontana.jpg/800px-Self-portrait_at_the_Clavichord_with_a_Servant_by_Lavinia_Fontana.jpg)

Artemisia Gentileschi
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Artemisia_Gentileschi_-_Self-Portrait_as_a_Lute_Player.JPG/956px-Artemisia_Gentileschi_-_Self-Portrait_as_a_Lute_Player.JPG)

Elisabeth-Louise Vigée-Lebrun
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Self-portrait_in_a_Straw_Hat_by_Elisabeth-Louise_Vig%C3%A9e-Lebrun.jpg/431px-Self-portrait_in_a_Straw_Hat_by_Elisabeth-Louise_Vig%C3%A9e-Lebrun.jpg)

Mary Cassatt
(http://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ap/web-large/DT89.jpg)

Berthe Morisot
(http://www.thearttribune.com/IMG/jpg/Berthe_Morisot-autopo.jpg)

Suzanne Valadon
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Suzanne_Valadon_-_Self-Portrait_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/800px-Suzanne_Valadon_-_Self-Portrait_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 09:07:19 AM
Quote from: springrite on August 12, 2015, 08:30:35 AM
…now that reminds me, where should I hide South Park (and other) DVDs to keep them from Kimi...

Fearing her righteous rebuke, I see!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 12, 2015, 09:54:09 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/2015-08-12.png?w=537&h=537)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 10:07:34 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 12, 2015, 09:54:09 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/2015-08-12.png?w=537&h=537)

That's a précis of every sermon I've heard from a Unitarian pulpit!  (Well, all except for "I've just been sick in my mouth," which I heard only from the congregation . . . .)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 12, 2015, 10:08:01 AM
That which I choose to call God!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 12, 2015, 10:24:02 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 12, 2015, 10:07:34 AM
That's a précis of every sermon I've heard from a Unitarian pulpit!  (Well, all except for "I've just been sick in my mouth," which I heard only from the congregation . . . .)

As a child I went sometimes to the local United Church. I like to say this is their prayer :
"Dear God, if there is a god, hear my prayer, if you listen to prayer."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 12, 2015, 11:13:25 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 12, 2015, 08:49:23 AM

Pablo Picasso is in strange company there.

On the contrary - he would have been delighted  :D :D :D. His sexual appetite was immens ( albeit not always very "elegant").

The early (ca 1900) portraits are very strong!

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/0c/ab/59/0cab59dd4b1558088d2db09b43b298c3.jpg)

And he was good looking

(http://archive.clarkart.edu/exhibitions/picasso-degas/images/f_quiz.jpg)

P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 12, 2015, 11:20:29 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 12, 2015, 11:13:25 AM
On the contrary - he would have been delighted
Well, if you put it like that, yes.  8)

QuoteAnd he was good looking

Can't deny that - here's Yousuf Karsh's portrait of him.
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mef2wqpoMR1rw3fqbo1_1280.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 12, 2015, 11:41:27 AM
Other Karsh portraits...

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_01.jpg)   (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_11.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_09.jpg)     (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_35.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_10.jpg)       (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_23.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_36.jpg)    (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_21.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_13.jpg)    (http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/6/4/mw08664.jpg)

(http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/0/4/mw08604.jpg)   (http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/7/2/mw08672.jpg)

(http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/7/3/mw08673.jpg)    (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_32.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_07.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 12, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
Remarkable series of portraits. Audrey actually looks rather unattractive there.

But I like the particular application of a general rule: Canadians are always to be admired.  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 12, 2015, 01:17:01 PM
(from above)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_13.jpg)

I really like this one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on August 12, 2015, 02:50:16 PM
Remarkable series of portraits, no doubt. But I have this observation: all of them are like perfect official portraits of the "personage," but they don't say anything new about the "human being." I mean, it seems that the photographer caught just what the subject wanted to show, not a single millimetre beyond that... 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 12, 2015, 07:36:05 PM
Quote from: pjme on August 12, 2015, 08:19:59 AM
...et les femmes...

(http://uploads4.wikiart.org/images/pablo-picasso/woman-with-feathered-hat-1901.jpg)

Pablo Picasso


She wasn't from Avignon, I presume.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 12, 2015, 07:38:48 PM
Quote from: Gordo on August 12, 2015, 02:50:16 PM
Remarkable series of portraits, no doubt. But I have this observation: all of them are like perfect official portraits of the "personage," but they don't say anything new about the "human being." I mean, it seems that the photographer caught just what the subject wanted to show, not a single millimetre beyond that...

Not necessarily.  The Churchill is famous because Karsh grabbed the cigar out of his mouth just before snapping the photo,to make sure he got the seriously p.o.'d look Karsh wanted.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 12, 2015, 11:44:26 PM
Quote from: Gordo on August 12, 2015, 02:50:16 PM
Remarkable series of portraits, no doubt. But I have this observation: all of them are like perfect official portraits of the "personage," but they don't say anything new about the "human being." I mean, it seems that the photographer caught just what the subject wanted to show, not a single millimetre beyond that...
Well he aimed at flattery and accurate portrayal of the person, and their fame - which is much more than what other portrait photographers have done consistently. With that artistic goal, I am not sure what new he might have said with the portraits that would still be new to our eyes?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 13, 2015, 04:49:12 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 12, 2015, 11:44:26 PM
Well he aimed at flattery and accurate portrayal of the person, and their fame - which is much more than what other portrait photographers have done consistently. With that artistic goal, I am not sure what new he might have said with the portraits that would still be new to our eyes?
Yes. I think Karsh portrayed what Karsh wanted to portray. Look at the famous Hemingway portrait.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 05:11:33 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 12, 2015, 11:41:27 AM
Other Karsh portraits...

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_01.jpg)   (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_11.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_09.jpg)     (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_35.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_10.jpg)       (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_23.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_36.jpg)    (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_21.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_13.jpg)    (http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/6/4/mw08664.jpg)

(http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/0/4/mw08604.jpg)   (http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/7/2/mw08672.jpg)

(http://images.npg.org.uk/800_800/7/3/mw08673.jpg)    (http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_32.jpg)

(http://121clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/yousuf_karsh_07.jpg)

Quite a few of these I saw while they were a special exhibit here at the MFA.  Beautiful portraiture, exquisite eye for the B/W medium.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 05:16:28 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 12, 2015, 11:54:39 AM
Remarkable series of portraits. Audrey actually looks rather unattractive there.

I'd say vulnerable rather than unattractive.  (But then, I'd also call the Mennin Eighth stunning rather than awful   8) )  Whether she was actually self-conscious about it or not, there is an amusing exchange between her & Gary Cooper in Love in the Afternoon, in which she inventories her physical "imperfections," including "... my neck's too long ...."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 13, 2015, 05:47:11 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 13, 2015, 05:16:28 AM
I'd say vulnerable rather than unattractive.  (But then, I'd also call the Mennin Eighth stunning rather than awful   8) )  Whether she was actually self-conscious about it or not, there is an amusing exchange between her & Gary Cooper in Love in the Afternoon, in which she inventories her physical "imperfections," including "... my neck's too long ...."
There's also the composition's emphasis of some features to a degree that isn't necessarily attractive.

Quote from: karlhenning on August 13, 2015, 05:11:33 AMQuite a few of these I saw while they were a special exhibit here at the MFA.  Beautiful portraiture, exquisite eye for the B/W medium.
Absolutely, although I fancy that colour versions of the photographs would work, too - to the extent that colour works in portraits, anyway.


Quote from: Ken B on August 13, 2015, 04:49:12 AM
Yes. I think Karsh portrayed what Karsh wanted to portray. Look at the famous Hemingway portrait.
But Karsh certainly didn't portray something that wasn't there in the man.
(http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/hb/hb_1986.1098.12.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 05:49:48 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 13, 2015, 05:47:11 AM
There's also the composition's emphasis of some features to a degree that isn't necessarily attractive.

Aye; and since the subject had ample glamor photography in her life, I am struck at the more candid tone of this portrait. (Is any portrait candid? 0:) )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 13, 2015, 06:54:37 AM
Quote from: North Star link=topic=304.msg914419#msg914419

But
b]Karsh[/b] certainly didn't portray something that wasn't there in the man.
(http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/hb/hb_1986.1098.12.jpg)

Agreed. I'm agreeing with you, and disagreeing with Gordo. He said the portraits only present what the sitter chose. I think they show what Karsh chose to bring out.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 07:01:10 AM
The Old Man and the Sweater
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 13, 2015, 08:48:10 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 13, 2015, 06:54:37 AM
Agreed. I'm agreeing with you, and disagreeing with Gordo. He said the portraits only present what the sitter chose. I think they show what Karsh chose to bring out.
Good.  ;)
Quote from: karlhenning on August 13, 2015, 07:01:10 AM
The Old Man and the Sweater
Hah!

Seeing that I had the Tippet's book at an arm and a leg's reach:
Quote from: Maria Tippett, Portrait in Light And Shadow - The Life of Yousuf Karsh
After Karsh's portrait of Einstein appeared in publications and exhibitions around the world, future clients, notably Ernest Hemingway, also wanted to wear a sweater for their portrait. When Karsh arrived in Cuba in 1957 to photograph Hemingway, he had expected "to meet the author, the rugged hero of his novels." And when Hemingway asked Karsh what he wanted to drink, Karsh ignored the fact that it was 9 a.m. and, thinking that he would please his subject, answered "Daiquiri, Sir," to which Hemingway replied, "Good God, Karsh, at this hour of the day?" To Karsh's surprise, Hemingway also told him, "I don't drink while I write, for you cannot write serious stuff and drink." The man whom Karsh encountered exhibited a "peculiar gentleness" which led Karsh to call Hemingway "the shyest man I ever photographed."  Shy Hemingway might have been, but as Karsh's portrait of the author's line-worn face also revealed, he was "a man cruelly battered by life but seemingly invicible" -- or almost so, because four years later he would take his own life.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2015, 09:32:18 AM
Quote from: HemingwayI don't drink while I write, for you cannot write serious stuff and drink.

But — and let us consider this an abstract hypothesis — what if what is written reads as if the author had been drinking while writing it?  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 13, 2015, 09:36:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 13, 2015, 09:32:18 AM
But — and let us consider this an abstract hypothesis — what if what is written reads as if the author had been drinking while writing it?  0:)
Is it serious stuff then, though?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 13, 2015, 02:07:23 PM
I'm getting better at drawing anime eyes... and also much better at figure drawing, though that still will be a ton of work.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/eyes-1_zpsegjfsilz.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/ibanezmonsterg/media/eyes-1_zpsegjfsilz.jpg.html)

Discovered Paint Tool Sai today, and wow, so much better than Photoshop for drawing and coloring.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 13, 2015, 02:22:01 PM
I really like this photo of Biden in today's WSJ in which he seems earnestly to be contemplating a path straight through a blurry, motley crowd of voters : to run or not to run, that is his question...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 13, 2015, 02:26:26 PM
Quote from: Greg on August 13, 2015, 02:07:23 PM
I'm getting better at drawing anime eyes... and also much better at figure drawing, though that still will be a ton of work.

(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz257/ibanezmonsterg/eyes-1_zpsegjfsilz.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/ibanezmonsterg/media/eyes-1_zpsegjfsilz.jpg.html)


Keep at it - these are cool!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 13, 2015, 04:02:31 PM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 13, 2015, 02:26:26 PM
Keep at it - these are cool!
Thanks!  ;D

I likely will be keeping at it, now that I'm actually having fun seeing progress now that I never saw during my previous attempts at drawing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on August 13, 2015, 06:08:42 PM
A restaurant in the 1970s.

(http://i.imgur.com/R5gU48s.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on August 14, 2015, 10:42:28 PM
Quote from: Ken B on August 13, 2015, 06:54:37 AM
Agreed. I'm agreeing with you, and disagreeing with Gordo. He said the portraits only present what the sitter chose. I think they show what Karsh chose to bring out.

I can live with this.  :D

Anyway, I'm not sure if I have explained myself clearly. I didn't try to say something like: Karsh wasn't in control of the situation and the sitter finally did what he/she wanted, beyond Karsh's plans or purposes. No, what I try to say is that Karsh's artistic agenda: to catch a sort of "official" image of the personage, epitomizing the usual ideas about it, it's not an artistic idea that I particularly enjoy. Because I always want a painter or a photographer trying to see behind the personage, trying to catch a moment of vulnerability of the sitter, that moment when the "social mask" has fallen for a second and it's possible to glimpse the hidden inner person, not the public personage. But, obviously, this wasn't Karsh's purpose, so I'm being unfair with him.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 15, 2015, 04:42:31 AM
Dieses Bild erklärt alles.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 16, 2015, 10:55:44 AM
LOL

(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/11811422_1007169206001993_7943437166407744625_n.jpg?oh=7e0e1672f8043821ac7d41d76865cd5e&oe=56802C68)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 17, 2015, 11:35:52 AM
Four by A J Casson.

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992white-village-1358795137_b.jpeg)


(https://michelinewalker.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/cc1039.jpg)

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992-1358739541_b.jpeg)

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992rock-pool-1358739887_b.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 17, 2015, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 17, 2015, 11:35:52 AM
Four by A J Casson.
Lovely. I must have missed him when I looked into the Group of Seven.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 17, 2015, 12:30:00 PM
(http://www.thepoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Bl1wua9CMAAG4mH.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Artem on August 17, 2015, 06:27:23 PM
Those paintings are very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2015, 03:21:15 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 17, 2015, 11:35:52 AM
Four by A J Casson.

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992white-village-1358795137_b.jpeg)


(https://michelinewalker.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/cc1039.jpg)

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992-1358739541_b.jpeg)

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/aj-casson1898-1992rock-pool-1358739887_b.jpeg)

Very nice.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 18, 2015, 03:21:47 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 17, 2015, 12:30:00 PM
(http://www.thepoke.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Bl1wua9CMAAG4mH.jpg)

That is beautiful  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 18, 2015, 12:27:21 PM
Jake Weidmann (http://www.jakeweidmann.com/),  the youngest of the twelve living certified Master Penmen:

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/9e1cc37b22cc9dcc38ef4514cfcb1898/tumblr_inline_nt3u6vZ5w21s5v4l0_500.jpg)

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0653/5745/products/Eagle-and-Anchor_large.jpg?v=1411316693)


https://www.youtube.com/v/KvSyQDu49pI
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 18, 2015, 01:35:16 PM
Rinus Van de Velde is a wizzard with charcoal. I'm definitely not sure if I understand him ...:

http://rinusvandevelde.com/


(http://www.timvanlaeregallery.com/uploads/works/Rinus_Van_de_Velde_Self-portrait_as_a_tennis_hero_e753a.jpg)

(https://blacknuba.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/rinus-van-de-velde6.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 19, 2015, 05:10:51 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ColonialScout3/Cowboy%20Stuff%20II/ColoradoGoldRush1859_zpsfe49b801.jpg)

(http://www.teara.govt.nz/files/S181_0_c-033-009steele.jpg)

(http://www.cdbiblio.com/eingang/cdimages/img_wagner/wagner0002.jpg)

(http://mangafreak.me/scans/i1/img/shingeki-no-kyojin/50/shingeki-no-kyojin-4507919.jpg)

(http://sindarfrom.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/shingeki-no-kyojin-episode-2-pic3.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 21, 2015, 08:46:46 AM
The real Winnie-the-Pooh
(http://buzzlamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/must-see-black-and-white-historic-moments-27.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 21, 2015, 08:52:14 AM
Painted by my great-uncle, who was a noted Canadian watercolourist.
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTiC8zfpr4ht2H335v6T3sGQtMT6DPFxbtjz29yyel83kgYA4OV)
There was a display of his work at the Art Gallery of Ontario when I was young, and there's a plaque in his hometown.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 21, 2015, 09:04:14 AM
AshleyMadison data dump, 1901

(http://buzzlamp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rare048.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 21, 2015, 10:19:10 AM
Hi Ken B, this might interest you...?

The jellyfish watercolours by Charles-Alexandre Lesueur (Le Havre /1778-1846) are exquisit!

(http://www.voilesnews.fr/var/storage/images/media/images/capture2229/1191300-1-fre-FR/Capture2_original_with_copyright.jpg)

(http://colleges.ac-rouen.fr/montesquieu/local/cache-vignettes/L440xH784/img_20141118_155921011-12c4b.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 21, 2015, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 21, 2015, 10:19:10 AM
Hi Ken B, this might interest you...?

The jellyfish watercolours by Charles-Alexandre Lesueur (Le Havre /1778-1846) are exquisit!

(http://www.voilesnews.fr/var/storage/images/media/images/capture2229/1191300-1-fre-FR/Capture2_original_with_copyright.jpg)

(http://colleges.ac-rouen.fr/montesquieu/local/cache-vignettes/L440xH784/img_20141118_155921011-12c4b.jpg)

Those are fabulous.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 21, 2015, 10:26:50 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 21, 2015, 10:22:07 AM
Those are fabulous.
+1
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 23, 2015, 06:35:18 PM
From FB
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 23, 2015, 06:35:41 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/30/58/5c/30585c9afa8d770c298537b6750b6ad1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 24, 2015, 05:47:30 PM
Here's a cool illustration of Takemitsu:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on August 25, 2015, 04:10:47 PM
I have no idea why, but this made me laugh a bit too much.


(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/11949364_879107762170672_1181930384480635722_n.jpg?oh=627bac5bc39ef86dc6cd8662d26ef959&oe=567F6BB8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 25, 2015, 05:44:12 PM
For those (like me) who don't know what a Tamagotchi is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagotchi
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 26, 2015, 05:13:57 AM
I had Tamagotchi as a kid. I can't recall if I bothered to feed it...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2015, 05:18:51 AM
I cannot imagine that Tamagotchi is anything that would pre-empt my girl's being in the mood.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 26, 2015, 08:20:40 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on August 26, 2015, 05:18:51 AM
I cannot imagine that Tamagotchi is anything that would pre-empt my girl's being in the mood.

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002818439/3751955896_Its20a20Joke20Son201947_answer_2_xlarge.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 26, 2015, 08:48:48 AM
Really, now?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on August 26, 2015, 09:35:54 AM
Yes. Relax! Enjoy another picture!

(https://i.imgur.com/SNfBI3r.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 28, 2015, 05:00:03 AM
Where's Olivier when you need him? :

https://www.youtube.com/embed/REP4S0uqEOc
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 05:07:28 AM
(http://assets.amuniversal.com/0d9dbac0fb4e0132ee37005056a9545d)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 28, 2015, 05:09:23 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 28, 2015, 05:00:03 AM
Where's Olivier when you need him? :

https://www.youtube.com/v/REP4S0uqEOc
Is Oli an ornithologist, then?
Magnificent creatures, thanks for posting the video.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 28, 2015, 05:29:52 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 28, 2015, 05:09:23 AM
Is Oli an ornithologist, then?

Indeed, Paul Griffiths observed that Messiaen was "a more conscientious ornithologist than any previous composer, and a more musical observer of birdsong than any previous ornithologist."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 28, 2015, 05:31:07 AM
Quote from: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 28, 2015, 05:29:52 AM
Indeed, Paul Griffiths observed that Messiaen was "a more conscientious ornithologist than any previous composer, and a more musical observer of birdsong than any previous ornithologist."
Ah, that Olivier.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on August 28, 2015, 05:31:35 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 28, 2015, 05:31:07 AM
Ah, that Olivier.  8)

The one and only!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on August 28, 2015, 05:44:07 AM
Quote from: North Star on August 28, 2015, 05:31:07 AM
Ah, that Olivier.  8)

You weren't the only one confused...  :laugh: :laugh:



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2015, 05:47:13 AM
:-)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on August 28, 2015, 05:58:29 AM
and no feathers ruffled either by the way  ;)  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 08:22:50 AM
Any Saul Bass fans out there? I'm looking at you Monkey Greg, Eigenuserand Z7.

https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R (https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R)

I have given up on the flash button. Never works for me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 28, 2015, 08:42:33 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 08:22:50 AM
I have given up on the flash button. Never works for me.

No, it doesn't!  Best workaround is to save this bit of code:

[flash=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/v/CFA6dEwWOb4[/flash]

Which, semi-parsed, is "http://www.youtube.com/v/" + the YouTube video ID

http://www.youtube.com/v/CFA6dEwWOb4
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on August 28, 2015, 09:11:24 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 08:22:50 AM
Any Saul Bass fans out there?

Sure.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Vertigomovie_restoration.jpg/220px-Vertigomovie_restoration.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 28, 2015, 05:28:09 PM
One of the best!

(http://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpij5quG9z1qay80q.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 28, 2015, 05:45:04 PM
Quote from: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 08:22:50 AM
Any Saul Bass fans out there? I'm looking at you Monkey Greg, Eigenuserand Z7.

https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R (https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R)

I have given up on the flash button. Never works for me.

Yep.

(http://www.saulbassposterarchive.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/20.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 01, 2015, 03:18:13 PM
(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--CQ7yNNQQ--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/1411834801544570288.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 01, 2015, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: Ken B on August 28, 2015, 08:22:50 AM
Any Saul Bass fans out there? I'm looking at you Monkey Greg, Eigenuserand Z7.

https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R (https://youtu.be/CFA6dEwWOb4?list=PL6rhz47M0x3bNx0-CwLMuaHbTyyq7x73R)

I have given up on the flash button. Never works for me.

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!  Ta for posting. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 01, 2015, 03:36:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ykWVdWL.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 02, 2015, 08:32:42 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/pfxBzPe.jpg)


Marie-Helene Arnaud by Norman Parkinson during the 1950s.
There's another photo of her I like even more (by George Dambier and less contrived than this one) but the above colour shot is such a nice example of the work in 'Vogue' at that time.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 02, 2015, 08:38:16 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 02, 2015, 08:32:42 AM
Marie-Helene Arnaud by Norman Parkinson during the 1950s.
There's another photo of her I like even more (by George Dambier and less contrived than this one) but the above colour shot is such a nice example of the work in 'Vogue' at that time.

The thread title is Pictures I like, not A picture I like, you know.  ;)

This is certainly a nice one from the pair:

(https://pleasurephotoroom.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/marie-hc3a9lc3a8ne-arnaud-at-the-hotel-eden-roc-cap-dantibes-photo-by-georges-dambier-elle-june-10-1957.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 02, 2015, 08:52:31 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 02, 2015, 08:38:16 AM
The thread title is Pictures I like, not A picture I like, you know.  ;)

This is certainly a nice one from the pair:

(https://pleasurephotoroom.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/marie-hc3a9lc3a8ne-arnaud-at-the-hotel-eden-roc-cap-dantibes-photo-by-georges-dambier-elle-june-10-1957.jpg)

Yeah, I know. I just wanted to give the two different images both room to 'breathe' in case I posted the black and white.  ;D
But that's a good one you posted. And an interesting choice too.

Here's the Dambier shot I was referring to.

(http://i.imgur.com/R2uZPQP.jpg)

I think that's beautiful.
And for the sake of accuracy (and being neurotic about such matters! Heh) I don't believe that's the final edit - but I can't find a more complete one. As far as I can remember the bottom right features some kind of electrical outlet or phone line socket or something which I feel contributes to the composition, including almost serving as a kind of punctuation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 02, 2015, 09:05:36 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 02, 2015, 08:52:31 AM
Yeah, I know. I just wanted to give the two different images both room to 'breathe' in case I posted the black and white.  ;D
But that's a good one you posted. And an interesting choice too.

Here's the Dambier shot I was referring to.

I think that's beautiful.
And for the sake of accuracy (and being neurotic about such matters! Heh) I don't believe that's the final edit - but I can't find a more complete one. As far as I can remember the bottom right features some kind of electrical outlet or phone line socket or something which I feel contributes to the composition, including almost serving as a kind of punctuation.

I was actually pretty sure that this was indeed the one you referred to after I saw some examples of Dambier's photos. Do you recall if the Vermeer repro is cropped like that in the final edit?


E: Well, I actually found the original 8)
(E2: Oh, and I certainly like the photo as well)

http://www.georges.dambier.fr/wp/fashion-ii/

(http://www.georges.dambier.fr/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fashion_064.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 02, 2015, 09:15:00 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 02, 2015, 09:05:36 AM
I was actually pretty sure that this was indeed the one you referred to after I saw some examples of Dambier's photos. Do you recall if the Vermeer repro is cropped like that in the final edit?


E: Well, I actually found the original 8)
(E2: Oh, and I certainly like the photo as well)

http://www.georges.dambier.fr/wp/fashion-ii/

(http://www.georges.dambier.fr/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Fashion_064.jpg)



I noticed that one. It's a website representing his work and so if it's his final edit, then fair enough. But...

(http://i.imgur.com/CxiA6jU.jpg)

Also clears up the question regarding the Vermeer.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 02, 2015, 09:18:55 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 02, 2015, 09:15:00 AMI noticed that one. It's a website representing his work and so if it's his final edit, then fair enough. But...

Also clears up the question regarding the Vermeer.  ;D

And why do you think I had my sunglasses on? ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 02, 2015, 09:25:33 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 02, 2015, 09:18:55 AM
And why do you think I had my sunglasses on? ;)

Yeah.  :)
So what do you think? With or without the outlet/socket? And I'm not asking that in reference to the Vermeer.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 02, 2015, 09:37:18 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 02, 2015, 09:25:33 AM
Yeah.  :)
So what do you think? With or without the outlet/socket?
Oh, most definitely with the socket! And the lampshade, too.

QuoteAnd I'm not asking that in reference to the Vermeer.  ;D
:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 05, 2015, 03:51:57 PM
This, which I have seen close up, is stone.

(https://thesecondachilles.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/bernini1.jpg)

By Bernini
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on September 05, 2015, 05:27:30 PM
Which suggests this view you do not always see
My photo, taken in 1993.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 06, 2015, 09:21:08 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8a/bc/48/8abc487113cfbb392487845b6c70dc8d.jpg)

(http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/920827/11462743/_wGr8njEWjtI/TL9hN-_XHBI/AAAAAAAANng/AuJbNzFNH_M/s400/michelle%2Bm.lw.meatloaf%2Bbaby.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 08, 2015, 06:55:07 PM
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QJ49JhFV-Y8/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAAA/1cDdUtvsbeI/photo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on September 08, 2015, 07:17:39 PM
Whatever, babies can't appreciate Chateauneuf-de-Pape and Schubert, and what kind of shitty life is that?

;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 08, 2015, 07:51:21 PM
Quote from: Brian on September 08, 2015, 07:17:39 PM
Whatever, babies can't appreciate Chateauneuf-de-Pape and Schubert, and what kind of shitty life is that?

;)
That's why the ages of 8-17 are the happiest.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 09, 2015, 06:07:34 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/GcgAAOSwv0tVHdWk/$_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 11, 2015, 07:34:53 PM
This is just tasteless. I can't believe Subway would do an ad like this. Whoever thought it up is probably fired by now, and for good reason.

(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/9/6/18/enhanced-buzz-17439-1378506584-15.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 11, 2015, 07:41:18 PM
Quote from: The Six on September 11, 2015, 07:34:53 PM
This is just tasteless. I can't believe Subway would do an ad like this. Whoever thought it up is probably fired by now, and for good reason.

(http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/9/6/18/enhanced-buzz-17439-1378506584-15.jpg)

This has to be a hoax.

Update. I found it on The Onion.
http://www.theonion.com/article/new-subway-promotion-to-honor-subtember-11-33768 (http://www.theonion.com/article/new-subway-promotion-to-honor-subtember-11-33768)

Tasteless still, but a hoax for sure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 11, 2015, 07:57:10 PM
Tasteless, but I'm still laughing...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 11, 2015, 10:38:25 PM
Sondra Peterson in one piece bathing suit by Maurice Handler, photo by Herman Landshoff in Maspalomas beach, the Canary Islands, 1958

(https://leclownlyrique.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/herman-landshoff-sondra-peterson-mademoiselle-1958maspalomas-beach-the-canary-islands.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 12, 2015, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: North Star on September 11, 2015, 10:38:25 PM
Sondra Peterson in one piece bathing suit by Maurice Handler, photo by Herman Landshoff in Maspalomas beach, the Canary Islands, 1958

(https://leclownlyrique.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/herman-landshoff-sondra-peterson-mademoiselle-1958maspalomas-beach-the-canary-islands.jpg)

Good shot. Care to share anything about why you like it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on September 12, 2015, 02:34:14 PM
Had the chance today to see 10 Picasso piantings on loan from the Kunstmuseum in Basel (which is undergoing renovation) to the Prado Museum in Madrid. Among them, these two jewels:

(https://www.museodelprado.es/typo3temp/pics/2141e4bac0.jpg)   (http://www.lacomarcadepuertollano.com/diario/2015_03_18/miniaturas/350X/2015_03_18_No_01-8.jpg)

Seeing these paintings surrounded by Tintoretto and Tiziano in the Prado's central gallery, with El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez and Goya in the adjoining rooms felt rather special...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 13, 2015, 12:27:41 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 12, 2015, 02:02:26 PM
Good shot. Care to share anything about why you like it?
All those triangles in basket straps, the camels' necks and legs, and on the reflections, and in the man's and Sondra's legs and bathing suit. And those ripples on the sand and water where Sondra has just moved her foot. The synchronization of that with having one of the camel's lower hind leg behind Sondra's wrist and hand. The lighting of the model is quite nice too, on the legs and basket, and lighting some of the dark bathing suit too. And obviously giving that horizontal shadow. On top of that, the sand adds a great textural element to the photo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 13, 2015, 06:08:17 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 13, 2015, 12:27:41 AM
All those triangles in basket straps, the camels' necks and legs, and on the reflections, and in the man's and Sondra's legs and bathing suit. And those ripples on the sand and water where Sondra has just moved her foot. The synchronization of that with having one of the camel's lower hind leg behind Sondra's wrist and hand. The lighting of the model is quite nice too, on the legs and basket, and lighting some of the dark bathing suit too. And obviously giving that horizontal shadow. On top of that, the sand adds a great textural element to the photo.

Very well put indeed. Her hand behind the hat - perfectly posed to avoid the 'paddle' look.
And I do like how where her foot has moved. My eye returns to it, perhaps because I find it almost contrary in that it's the only clear sign of movement. Or maybe it serves to release tension in the composition. Ah, could be that it's simply the case that it belongs to pretty girl's leg!

All we need now is to know what Vermeer would think of the choice of how the camel of on the left has been cropped.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on September 13, 2015, 06:38:47 AM
Quote from: NikF on September 13, 2015, 06:08:17 AM
Very well put indeed. Her hand behind the hat - perfectly posed to avoid the 'paddle' look.
And I do like how where her foot has moved. My eye returns to it, perhaps because I find it almost contrary in that it's the only clear sign of movement. Or maybe it serves to release tension in the composition. Ah, could be that it's simply the case that it belongs to pretty girl's leg!
Yeah, there is a good amount of contrast and detail in that area, and her left foot points there, and the right leg, and its shadow.

QuoteAll we need now is to know what Vermeer would think of the choice of how the camel of on the left has been cropped.  ;D
Hah!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 14, 2015, 04:06:17 PM
Quote from: ritter on September 12, 2015, 02:34:14 PM
Had the chance today to see 10 Picasso piantings on loan from the Kunstmuseum in Basel (which is undergoing renovation) to the Prado Museum in Madrid. Among them, these two jewels:

(https://www.museodelprado.es/typo3temp/pics/2141e4bac0.jpg)   (http://www.lacomarcadepuertollano.com/diario/2015_03_18/miniaturas/350X/2015_03_18_No_01-8.jpg)

Seeing these paintings surrounded by Tintoretto and Tiziano in the Prado's central gallery, with El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez and Goya in the adjoining rooms felt rather special...

Wonderful paintings, indeed. Picasso had such raw talent that many artists would give a lung to have one shred of his genius.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on September 18, 2015, 02:58:13 PM
(http://d1kh4faitw75tu.galaxant.com/000/355/694/desktop-1442246935.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on September 19, 2015, 08:33:13 PM
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11898918_10207433442585434_5772983532958451397_n.jpg?oh=5c0428881e2246594b1550338d9fcb7c&oe=56A3FB23)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 20, 2015, 05:55:58 PM
I did one of those celebrity look-alike things.

(https://app.my-true-self.com/promi/images/userbilder/0/042/10153607065871240.jpg)

I saw one movie with this guy, that one terrible G.I. Joe movie in 2009.

And have heard of this "Magic Mike" movie that is popular among gay guys.  :-X
I'm not too familiar with this guy, though I have heard the name quite frequently the last year or two.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 21, 2015, 08:03:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/nc2ta.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 21, 2015, 10:51:57 AM
(https://i.warosu.org/data/tg/img/0283/56/1384908662756.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 30, 2015, 05:42:39 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d67ddda891f1685b45e4ea75edc9914d9fb31725/0_43_4847_2909/master/4847.jpg?w=700&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=c79b61143fd65f839e0d3f539c4e5ee4)


Thoughtful college activism.  These young women are part of gender equality group HeForShe, which, I confess, is new to me.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 30, 2015, 05:59:05 PM
Quote from: Todd on September 30, 2015, 05:42:39 PM
These young women are part of gender equality group HeForShe, which, I confess, is new to me.
"Gender equality group" lol.

Still waiting for "SheForHe"...

*crickets*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sean on September 30, 2015, 06:30:49 PM
Large phallic candles, Buddhist temple, Hanoi Vietnam.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m71/SeanMcHugh02/Vietnam/000_0012.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on September 30, 2015, 07:22:24 PM
I sense a theme here. Let's add to that...


(http://www.timetravelturtle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Japan-2013-676_web-lrg.jpg)

Kanamara Festival in Kawasaki.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on October 06, 2015, 04:50:10 PM
(http://uberhumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5JNgHTu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on October 08, 2015, 06:06:14 AM
Tadej Brdnik, dancer.

(http://i.imgur.com/U0c27m3.jpg)

Photo by Albert Watson - whose best known work is most probably a photo of Steve Jobs.
e: I should probably add that the main reason I like the shot of Brdnik is due to the amount of move space being just about perfect. IMHO, of course.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 08, 2015, 06:35:04 AM
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(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/nq151006.gif?w=959&h=312)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 08, 2015, 06:09:09 PM
Quote from: NikF on October 08, 2015, 06:06:14 AM
Tadej Brdnik, dancer.

(http://i.imgur.com/U0c27m3.jpg)

Photo by Albert Watson - whose best known work is most probably a photo of Steve Jobs.
e: I should probably add that the main reason I like the shot of Brdnik is due to the amount of move space being just about perfect. IMHO, of course.

I am impressed by how he got not only the almost perfect position of the subject for composition, so Brdnik is an arc springing out of the right side, but also how he captured the musculature in action, so you think of the dancer as an athlete.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 11, 2015, 01:28:00 PM
(http://thumbs.mic.com/MzQ2ZGNjNWNkYyMvQjN6aGNCRGJTNVpXN0cxQ1dHczM0Y1Q0dlRBPS8zNXgyNjQ6MTYxN3gxODE0LzkwMHg4ODIvZmlsdGVyczpxdWFsaXR5KDcwKS9odHRwOi8vczMuYW1hem9uYXdzLmNvbS9wb2xpY3ltaWMtaW1hZ2VzL3RjMmlqZXQ4d3VibHFoY3pqb3V4MWQ0bGo2ZzBmNWt5bHZmbDY5eXdlOXpua21tZXhoZHo3ZWswbnVjbnJvYXUuanBn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 11, 2015, 06:12:45 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11855612_941349019285586_3324140412261812854_n.png?oh=ad8c3f7ba675c1f27f50c378533e67c5&oe=56916A97)

Somehow I really, really like this picture. You got a bunch of normal people, okay. And then the way Spider Man looks with those screwed up eyes, also staring at you and pretending to fit in with the crowd is just freaky in a wonderful way.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mr. Three Putt on October 12, 2015, 04:34:41 AM
Victory always tastes sweet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 11:22:37 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 15, 2015, 11:56:10 AM
(http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yoshihiro-togashi-dragon-quest.jpg)

Yoshihiro Togashi, one of the most famous manga writers and creator of Yuyu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter, playing Dragon Quest. In a ridiculously messy room.

It's known that he's been playing DQ9 and rumored that he plays FF11, which is one of the speculated reasons why he writes so slowly and takes very long breaks.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2015, 01:11:59 PM
Some WiFi options this afternoon . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on October 21, 2015, 02:25:00 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f9/6c/89/f96c8919a9cc66961cf2ed66134450e1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on October 21, 2015, 02:29:16 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 11, 2015, 06:12:45 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11855612_941349019285586_3324140412261812854_n.png?oh=ad8c3f7ba675c1f27f50c378533e67c5&oe=56916A97)

Somehow I really, really like this picture. You got a bunch of normal people, okay. And then the way Spider Man looks with those screwed up eyes, also staring at you and pretending to fit in with the crowd is just freaky in a wonderful way.  ;D

They are looking at me, the _real_ spiderman. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on October 21, 2015, 02:30:17 AM
Quote from: Greg on October 15, 2015, 11:56:10 AM
(http://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/yoshihiro-togashi-dragon-quest.jpg)

Yoshihiro Togashi, one of the most famous manga writers and creator of Yuyu Hakusho and Hunter x Hunter, playing Dragon Quest. In a ridiculously messy room.

It's known that he's been playing DQ9 and rumored that he plays FF11, which is one of the speculated reasons why he writes so slowly and takes very long breaks.

Makes me feel sick this picture, just watching it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on October 28, 2015, 01:40:03 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/12193384_10153699725526726_4157250528259598353_n.jpg?oh=4b06de299f805389f9faffbcc430b304&oe=56D1E4DC)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2015, 03:06:29 AM
"It's all about execution."

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/30/b06d526fc4b4541affdb1501fcbea84e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 31, 2015, 06:41:52 PM
(http://grumblestump.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pepper-stallone.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 01, 2015, 09:52:14 AM
(http://p.fod4.com/p/media/4eafe44f8c/NKkJMluQcSPqFOIlNTwG_Kid%20Tennis%20Balls.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ibanezmonster on November 02, 2015, 04:47:24 PM
(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/12074886_860524260735715_2426329853162085694_n.jpg?oh=93625d02447dd0438f803655d3937663&oe=56C6283A)

Probably what I like most about Pokemon.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 05, 2015, 05:03:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/AWqfULk.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 12, 2015, 07:00:07 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/93/9322/64C7500Z/posters/kaamran-hafeez-we-were-not-amused-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 22, 2015, 02:43:50 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/1LvCNai.jpg)

(https://41.media.tumblr.com/46efad1dbadf121f33a0f761f42f1386/tumblr_ny6cujtGDQ1rsxqqio1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 24, 2015, 03:22:36 PM
(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsubz0Gie51qza249o1_400.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 26, 2015, 12:48:30 AM
http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2015/11/25/seven-photos-that-inspire-thanks-at-national-geographic/

(http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/files/2015/11/07_NationalGeographic_750998.jpg)
A thunderstorm halts haying as two farmers watch the sky, 2003.
JIM RICHARDSON


(http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/files/2015/11/13_NationalGeographic_377510_toned.jpg)
Ella Eronen, Helsinki, Finland, 1980.
JODI COBB
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on November 28, 2015, 06:29:31 PM
(http://swick.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/graf_is_fun.jpg)

   
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on November 28, 2015, 09:00:43 PM
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=44032;type=avatar)

What's not to love about this???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on November 29, 2015, 11:29:07 AM
Back in the days I downloaded left and right, I often made up my own cd covers when the discs didn't have an official image I could copy (I like making up a physical disc with jewel case, cover, timings etc).

This is what I chose for a recording of the Pathétique Symphony:

(http://towleroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/6a00d8341c730253ef00e54f2c03798833-640wi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on November 30, 2015, 12:42:12 PM
(http://cdn.someecards.com/posts/month-q7Pahs.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 01, 2015, 11:49:29 AM
(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/looping-gifs-blind-artist-world-through-my-eyes-george-redhawk-5.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on December 05, 2015, 07:18:37 AM
Posted on the Cocteau Twins fan site I belong to as the "Sixth most under-appreciated Cocteau Twins song."  CGI (from the film "The Lovely Bones") and song both exceptional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy2o6dzE9w8
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 05, 2015, 07:36:11 AM
Fun pics, The Six!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on December 05, 2015, 09:03:13 AM
(http://cdn.happyplace.com/assets/images/2011/09/4e7757faa6867.jpg)


A nice drawing by a Catholic school student
(http://cdn.happyplace.com/assets/images/2011/07/4e1dc1c5aa37f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on December 05, 2015, 12:39:11 PM
The nature of time:

https://49.media.tumblr.com/ae7ca1e08107060274e0ec1e868b6142/tumblr_nyp0lnV04D1rcf4reo1_500.gif
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on December 05, 2015, 12:43:14 PM
Quote from: George on December 01, 2015, 11:49:29 AM
(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/looping-gifs-blind-artist-world-through-my-eyes-george-redhawk-5.gif)

There are landscapes in all of us.  This is an extraordinary one.  A+
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 06, 2015, 06:55:40 PM
Feliz Navidad....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 07, 2015, 05:59:48 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 06, 2015, 06:55:40 PM
Feliz Navidad....

;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on December 07, 2015, 11:50:33 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 06, 2015, 06:55:40 PM
Feliz Navidad....

:D ;D :D ;D



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on December 07, 2015, 12:29:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/XVxt5B4.jpg)

Late 1960s shot for Vogue Paris by Guy Boursin.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 07, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
Quote from: NikF on December 07, 2015, 12:29:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/XVxt5B4.jpg)

Late 1960s shot for Vogue Paris by Guy Boursin.

Interesting....the human body redacted into a collection of contrasting planes and lines.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on December 07, 2015, 08:18:45 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 07, 2015, 04:39:39 PM
Interesting....the human body redacted into a collection of contrasting planes and lines.

Yeah,  it certainly is. And while such as Man Ray and Weston remained an influence/inspiration for him he moved away, moved forward and stoked controversy in doing so - in these examples it was all in the name of selling shoes. Oh so serious, contrived, in part erotic, but definitely amusing too.


(http://i.imgur.com/HnnPcrK.jpg)



(http://i.imgur.com/LxQBRoE.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on December 08, 2015, 12:40:33 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/56/6b/76/566b7641bd1bd260256d3989918f0f94.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 08, 2015, 12:57:21 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/KeithRichardsWorld.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 08, 2015, 01:20:40 PM
 :D ;D :D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 09, 2015, 12:08:34 AM
Quote from: George on December 08, 2015, 01:20:40 PM
:D ;D :D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D :D

Indeed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 11, 2015, 04:00:06 AM
(http://www.cantodosclassicos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/beatles.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on December 12, 2015, 08:29:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/holRuAE.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 12, 2015, 10:02:01 AM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/94/9427/M9S9500Z/posters/zachary-kanin-tag-you-have-measles-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on December 12, 2015, 09:46:13 PM
Quote from: North Star on December 12, 2015, 08:29:39 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/holRuAE.gif)
Oh I know of this conductor! And her rendition of Marquez's Danzón no. 2 is by far more impressive than Dudamel's 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 13, 2015, 02:10:10 PM
Berkeley Breathed's latest:

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/Dork%20Wars.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 14, 2015, 05:58:01 PM
Here's some cool ones:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 22, 2015, 03:54:11 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l0OWj2VUuIxhlsoBq/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 22, 2015, 06:09:58 PM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2015/12/Yo-Yo-Yoda.jpg?zoom=2&resize=441%2C600)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 22, 2015, 06:11:03 PM
(http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2015/12/Dunkin-Donuts.png?zoom=2&resize=580%2C327)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 23, 2015, 10:04:29 AM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/94/9444/61HH500Z/posters/paul-noth-oh-those-are-the-lobbyists-who-get-us-our-government-subsidies-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 23, 2015, 10:26:10 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 22, 2015, 06:11:03 PM
(http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2015/12/Dunkin-Donuts.png?zoom=2&resize=580%2C327)

;D

For some reason my daughter (the cop) didn't as much as twink a smile. Some people have no sense of humour !

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 23, 2015, 10:35:08 AM
Quote from: André on December 23, 2015, 10:26:10 AM
;D

For some reason my daughter (the cop) didn't as much as twink a smile. Some people have no sense of humour !

Maybe she hadn't had her morning coffee yet?  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 24, 2015, 03:59:07 PM
(http://s2.postimg.org/y2k6a3lxl/Bob_Christmas.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 25, 2015, 10:37:28 AM
I like Elgar's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 25, 2015, 10:55:10 AM
Quote from: George on December 24, 2015, 03:59:07 PM
(http://s2.postimg.org/y2k6a3lxl/Bob_Christmas.jpg)

He looks as if he didn't get what he wanted from Santa.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 25, 2015, 02:24:42 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 25, 2015, 10:55:10 AM
He looks as if he didn't get what he wanted from Santa.

Next time Santa sees him comin', he'd better run!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 29, 2015, 09:51:37 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/67/7b/b2/677bb2163a216223c095c5f4b5a69cce.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on December 30, 2015, 06:02:13 AM
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1621800_10205255553460679_1911930145805921886_n.jpg?oh=5d0e9d0d9fe2fd70426b6b00083b3db7&oe=57048446)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on December 30, 2015, 06:22:17 AM
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfl1/t31.0-8/12469356_1702796463266704_5445278649046582609_o.jpg)

With gas prices so low, I believe I would like to track down one of these from 1933. With a name like Dymaxion car, how could I go wrong?!

One with a better paint job:

(http://www.cartalk.com/sites/default/files/blogs/jamie-kitman/images/ihlvfT7EZCH3EsXBB-3c1619mI42sduWa5NH5x3CkQQ,DxEVX6S30Zgd9sbjq-8HLchYRQdshqinpgSMQVAoKRY.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2015, 06:23:19 AM
Maybe that will be a design for the self-driving model . . . .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 30, 2015, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on December 30, 2015, 06:23:19 AM
Maybe that will be a design for the self-driving model . . . .

I was thinking it was designed by Mr. Magoo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2015, 08:45:55 AM
Quote from: George on December 30, 2015, 08:18:55 AM
I was thinking it was designed by Mr. Magoo.

Hah!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 03, 2016, 05:11:36 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/badgirls.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 03, 2016, 08:11:07 PM
My favourite artist.

(http://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1374703/ai-weiweis-art-goes-display-new-york.jpg?w=736)

I don't know a huge amount of artists, but I saw an exhibition of his work with another artist who comes from a similar artistic mindset called Andy Warhol....although I must say that Warhol's work never seemed to live up to Ai Weiwei's.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2016, 05:36:40 AM
miniature illustration by Maria Bablyak
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on January 04, 2016, 02:16:26 PM
(http://s18.postimg.org/50t37xum1/New_Years_in_England_like_a_beautiful_painting.jpg)

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/03/like-a-beautiful-painting-image-of-new-years-mayhem-in-manchester-goes-viral
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 04, 2016, 03:28:53 PM
When you look at a full screen size image of this, it does come across as a full, complete scene as a Renaissance artist would have imagined. Close up, background, vertical and horizontal lines, and the occasional oblique line like that of the woman on the right. The man lying on the street with the upstanding beer bottle deserves an oscar for character portrayal. The whole scene, with its collection of incidentals is incredibly alive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 05, 2016, 03:26:52 AM
A few hours after the scene in Peter Brueghel sr.'s The Peasant Wedding, after the party had moved to the town...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 05, 2016, 08:07:53 PM
Rachmaninov's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2016, 06:33:17 AM
Nielsen's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 06, 2016, 08:47:04 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 05, 2016, 08:07:53 PM
Rachmaninov's signature:

Notice his spelling: Rachmaninoff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2016, 11:56:52 AM
Quote from: André on January 06, 2016, 08:47:04 AM
Notice his spelling: Rachmaninoff.

Indeed.

Berg's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2016, 03:34:13 PM
Ives signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 07, 2016, 02:56:06 PM
(http://static01.nyt.com/images/2015/03/22/arts/22BOULEZ1/22BOULEZ1-master675.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 07, 2016, 03:00:57 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0909e6483c9b7abc7e08049ba2dec5b70af6b769/0_380_2884_3012/master/2884.jpg?w=1065&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=3da5bb4fc3513331f36a562e0d15b3e3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 07, 2016, 03:33:33 PM
(http://s9.postimg.org/3u6o8hwtb/A1a_EXbz5e3_L_SL1500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 07, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 07, 2016, 03:00:57 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0909e6483c9b7abc7e08049ba2dec5b70af6b769/0_380_2884_3012/master/2884.jpg?w=1065&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=3da5bb4fc3513331f36a562e0d15b3e3)

Google image search id'd the guy sitting down, which let me recognize the dude at the right.  But who is the smilin' dude in the middle? 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 07, 2016, 09:12:45 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 07, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Google image search id'd the guy sitting down, which let me recognize the dude at the right.  But who is the smilin' dude in the middle? 
Michael Fano according to this http://www.theguardian.com/music/gallery/2016/jan/06/pierre-boulez-classical-musics-maverick-in-pictures a French film composer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 08, 2016, 11:34:46 AM
This:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 08, 2016, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 07, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Google image search id'd the guy sitting down

Help, please! How does this Google image search stuff work?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 08, 2016, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: Florestan on January 08, 2016, 12:46:27 PM
Help, please! How does this Google image search stuff work?

If you have Google Chrome for Android, click on the image. Among the options offered is "search Google for this image".  So simple even I can do it.

For other browsers, including apparently Chrome for Desktop, the instructions are here.
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808?hl=en
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 09, 2016, 12:23:26 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 08, 2016, 01:54:04 PM
If you have Google Chrome for Android, click on the image. Among the options offered is "search Google for this image".  So simple even I can do it.

For other browsers, including apparently Chrome for Desktop, the instructions are here.
https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/1325808?hl=en

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 10, 2016, 02:41:24 PM
Courtesy of a friend and fellow musician in Hotlanta.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on January 10, 2016, 02:51:29 PM
Quote from: karlhenning on January 10, 2016, 02:41:24 PM
Courtesy of a friend and fellow musician air vibrator in Hotlanta.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 03:16:58 AM
'Tis true!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 11, 2016, 05:21:42 AM
Makes me think of El Tupé
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 11, 2016, 07:34:07 AM
(http://moviecitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Like-Someone-in-Love.jpg)

Still of Rin Takanashi in Like Someone in Love (2012)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 11, 2016, 01:24:28 PM
(http://payload342.cargocollective.com/1/16/514318/9158551/DB-Transformation-Colour.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 11, 2016, 03:12:24 PM
Quote from: George on January 11, 2016, 07:34:07 AM
(http://moviecitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Like-Someone-in-Love.jpg)

Still of Rin Takanashi in Like Someone in Love (2012)
I looooove this movie!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 11, 2016, 05:52:45 PM
(http://img3.owned.com/media/images/1/7/7/3/17735/f_your_fruits_540.jpg)


There.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 11, 2016, 06:54:51 PM
Quote from: André on January 11, 2016, 05:52:45 PM
(http://img3.owned.com/media/images/1/7/7/3/17735/f_your_fruits_540.jpg)


There.

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 12, 2016, 03:11:05 AM
(http://dreixel.net/hauptwerk/image/bouleznotation2.png)

Lovely to look at as well as listen to :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on January 14, 2016, 03:28:50 AM
Stanley Cursiter was probably more important in shaping the environment of the Scottish art world rather than for his own work, but I still like it. And it's cool to see how he kept moving forward, finding his way.

Rain on Princes Street

(http://i.imgur.com/ySwW9jr.jpg)

The Sensation of Crossing the Street

(http://i.imgur.com/apkg2Mg.jpg)

A Summer Night (the model is Poppy Low)

(http://i.imgur.com/CgK4Fly.jpg)

This is a self-portrait of Cursiter and features his wife and once again his favourite sitter, Poppy.

(http://i.imgur.com/5x81y6q.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 19, 2016, 03:16:33 PM
Quote from: NikF on January 14, 2016, 03:28:50 AM

A Summer Night (the model is Poppy Low)

(http://i.imgur.com/CgK4Fly.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/5x81y6q.jpg)

Beautiful model...thanks for posting these. I've never seen them before.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 19, 2016, 04:04:12 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/orgplatypus.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on January 20, 2016, 05:39:03 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 19, 2016, 03:16:33 PM
Beautiful model...thanks for posting these. I've never seen them before.

Sarge

You're welcome.
Yeah, everyone should have a little Poppy in their life. ;D

In other news...

(http://i.imgur.com/HZqcfbD.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 20, 2016, 07:13:35 AM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/business-commerce-bank-lay_offs-fat_cats-bankers-bbonuses-forn1528_low.jpg)

Wall Street
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on February 02, 2016, 11:06:00 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/tJNDfD8.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 04, 2016, 07:20:40 PM
(https://cdn.rt.com/files/2016.02/original/56b391c3c361881e7f8b4618.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 05, 2016, 04:23:15 AM
Gelsey Kirkland by Richard Avedon.

(http://i.imgur.com/c032jf9.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 05, 2016, 04:40:57 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on January 07, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Google image search id'd the guy sitting down, which let me recognize the dude at the right.  But who is the smilin' dude in the middle?

Michel Fano is an interesting composer/writer/sound engineer/ filmmaker. Friend of Boulez and Alain Robbe - Grillet.

http://www.michelfano.fr/accueil.html



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2016, 09:21:30 AM
For a subtle reason, mostly.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 05, 2016, 09:58:53 AM
(https://twistedsifter.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/can-i-borrow-a-feeling-2.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2016, 10:57:44 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3e/b3/06/3eb306a0658304652b6e5794f22b9e2f.jpg)
Bill Brandt - East End, 1937
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 05, 2016, 11:58:07 AM
Quote from: North Star on February 05, 2016, 10:57:44 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/3e/b3/06/3eb306a0658304652b6e5794f22b9e2f.jpg)
Bill Brandt - East End, 1937

Yeah. There's a shot of his that I consider a particularly fine lesson in perspective, and it's all done with deep focus rather than a shallow DOF. It features legs in an almost empty room. You familiar with it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2016, 12:03:16 PM
Quote from: NikF on February 05, 2016, 11:58:07 AM
Yeah. There's a shot of his that I consider a particularly fine lesson in perspective, and it's all done with deep focus rather than a shallow DOF. It features legs in an almost empty room. You familiar with it?
Yes indeed.

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/07/31/blogs/20130731-lens-brandt-slide-CJ2E/20130731-lens-brandt-slide-CJ2E-superJumbo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 05, 2016, 12:09:28 PM
Quote from: North Star on February 05, 2016, 12:03:16 PM
Yes indeed.

(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/07/31/blogs/20130731-lens-brandt-slide-CJ2E/20130731-lens-brandt-slide-CJ2E-superJumbo.jpg)

That's it. Thanks for finding/posting it. And look, the legs are framing a composition themselves, and it's one that almost appears shot with a longer focal length than the other areas. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 05, 2016, 12:11:43 PM
Quote from: NikF on February 05, 2016, 12:09:28 PM
That's it. Thanks for finding/posting it. And look, the legs are framing a composition themselves, and it's one that almost appears shot with a longer focal length than the other areas. Good stuff.
Indeed.

Now, if I only could manage to find the one with the umbrella in the background corner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 09, 2016, 04:31:42 AM
Some dudes watching Gina Lollobrigida walk by.

(http://i.imgur.com/hD70zCp.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 10, 2016, 04:47:49 PM
(http://www.kwch.com/image/view/-/37925792/highRes/1/-/maxh/480/maxw/640/-/xduimw/-/Nusser-Oil--2--jpeg.jpg)


Huh?  Only a few years ago, some people asserted that oil would never go below $40/barrel, and gas under $2/gallon was a dream.  Well, at least we can safely say that oil prices will never go over $100/barrel again.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 11, 2016, 02:50:54 AM
The 11th Doctor as portrayed by Matt Smith in the 2013 outfit. This look only existed for 10 episodes (8 regular and 2 specials) but it has been my favourite since the 4th Doctor (Tom Baker) in his 70s episodes.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zlXf_bL-_Sc/UV2mN3BGPWI/AAAAAAAAO2o/6WS3eX_o97Y/s1600/The+Rings+of+Akhaten-2.jpg)

I only just came across this picture. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on February 11, 2016, 06:09:21 AM
Dutch writer Harry Mulisch (1927-2010)

(http://multimedia.pol.dk/archive/00494/Harry_Mulisch_05-11_494325a.jpg)  (http://www.nrc.nl/redactie/foto/harmul257/harmul3432423.jpg)  (http://annamboland.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/harry-mulisch.jpg?w=634&h=422)

Author of the books "The Discovery of Heaven" and "The Composition of the World"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 13, 2016, 04:58:38 AM
I've seen a lot of Bogey ads over the years, but this one is new to me and I believe the timing is right to share it:

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12742404_1717088598504157_90418839814298379_n.jpg?oh=e9fa50a754dad8c727e845db16482b1a&oe=575EBB9E)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 14, 2016, 06:09:02 AM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/marchingband.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 17, 2016, 07:01:30 AM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/095aa2d1725215cb5c2f3cf58087773fe5acc6f5/0_32_720_1080/720.jpg?w=700&q=85&auto=format&sharp=10&s=5aff19504beb45fc95e010000e2964d3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 18, 2016, 01:15:34 AM
I saw this when I was lsitening to Berg a few days ago and I love this picture

(https://doublebassing.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/skandalkonzert.jpg?w=472)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on February 18, 2016, 06:40:12 AM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 18, 2016, 01:15:34 AM
I saw this when I was lsitening to Berg a few days ago and I love this picture

(https://doublebassing.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/skandalkonzert.jpg?w=472)

Is that Schonberg conducting, I asked, and Google sent me to Wikipedia
The Skandalkonzert of March 31, 1913, was a concert of the Wiener Konzertverein (Vienna Concert Society) conducted by Arnold Schoenberg in the Great Hall of the Musikverein. The audience, shocked by the expressionism and experimentalism of the Second Viennese School, began rioting, and the concert was ended prematurely. A punch administered by concert organizer Erhard Buschbeck became the subject of a lawsuit, whereby operetta composer Oscar Straus, heard as a witness, testified it had been the most harmonious sound of the evening.
--- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skandalkonzert

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 18, 2016, 11:54:30 AM
Yes I believe it's Schoenberg. I would have loved to have been there!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on February 20, 2016, 06:12:06 AM
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12733995_1040778289313156_4463638401442076523_n.jpg?oh=09e0099e5c5304561c1190acbfd4cc48&oe=5765B16A)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 22, 2016, 07:00:43 AM
Poor George learning how some women think, while in the process discovering the pros and cons of the self-insert.

(http://i.imgur.com/gb71k2p.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 24, 2016, 05:32:22 PM
(http://ei.marketwatch.com//Multimedia/2016/02/22/Photos/NS/MW-EF989_automa_20160222113602_NS.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wakefield on February 29, 2016, 03:53:54 AM
I thought this was funny, and true:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 13, 2016, 07:37:04 AM
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-56e4a20e/turbine/ct-birgitt-peterson-photos-20160312/650/650x366)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 19, 2016, 03:24:00 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rDLB9hUi3Ws/maxresdefault.jpg)

Europa and Jupiter's Great Red Spot, Voyager 1, March 3, 1979 Michael Benson, mosaic composite
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 19, 2016, 11:16:51 AM
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1729692317243785&set=a.1672802829599401.1073741829.100006091003677&type=3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on March 23, 2016, 06:12:49 AM
Quote from: Todd on February 10, 2016, 04:47:49 PM
(http://www.kwch.com/image/view/-/37925792/highRes/1/-/maxh/480/maxw/640/-/xduimw/-/Nusser-Oil--2--jpeg.jpg)


Huh?  Only a few years ago, some people asserted that oil would never go below $40/barrel, and gas under $2/gallon was a dream.  Well, at least we can safely say that oil prices will never go over $100/barrel again.

Uhmm ... not for while.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 03, 2016, 04:29:10 PM
Sibelius' signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on April 10, 2016, 07:51:49 AM
(http://firepress.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/la-jument.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on April 12, 2016, 07:45:14 AM
(http://static4.akpool.de/images/cards/125/1254567.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on April 12, 2016, 06:42:51 PM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12998632_10208309694252846_1597927490652452165_n.jpg?oh=0326d0355ea67471db747211f906692b&oe=57BD0F10)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 17, 2016, 02:09:39 PM
(https://squaremadonna.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/madonna_like_a_virgin_album_cover_session_by_meisel_1984_01.jpg?w=700&h=)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 19, 2016, 01:21:29 AM
Hahahahaha!

(http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/classical-modern-city-painting-daily-life-gods-alexey-kondakov-25.jpg)

After seeing Madonna, I was looking for a painting with the title "Bored woman", but I found this.....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 19, 2016, 03:08:16 AM
A still from Risky Business?  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 19, 2016, 02:17:24 PM
Look who's turning 90 this Thursday, April 21 ?

(http://static3.uk.businessinsider.com/image/5559f80382e985e571f89acd/queen-elizabeth-ii-owns-every-dolphin-in-britain-and-doesnt-need-a-driving-license--here-are-the-incredible-powers-you-didnt-know-the-monarchy-has.jpg)
(http://78813809ba6486e732cd-642fac701798512a2848affc62d0ffb0.r60.cf2.rackcdn.com/568b8198a8e300ebad6048492097ac87.jpg)
(http://s1.lemde.fr/image/2012/02/06/534x267/1639638_3_e54e_la-reine-elisabeth-ii-s-essaye-au-tir-le-9_35935fb80239137fcaee43ace335488f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 28, 2016, 12:37:47 PM
Saul Leiter: Jean Pierson , ca. 1950–1959

(http://www.studentfilmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/saul-leiter-658x405.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on April 28, 2016, 12:58:33 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 28, 2016, 12:37:47 PM
Jean Shrimpton, Saul Leiter

(http://www.studentfilmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/saul-leiter-658x405.jpg)

That's a good photo and it's definitely by Leiter, but if the model credit is Jean Shrimpton then it's wrong. That looks like it's from the mid40s (to mid50s? - I don't know) and Shrimpton would only have been born in the early 40s.

e: Born: November 6, 1942 (age 73)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on April 28, 2016, 01:12:14 PM
Quote from: NikF on April 28, 2016, 12:58:33 PM
That's a good photo and it's definitely by Leiter, but if the model credit is Jean Shrimpton then it's wrong. That looks like it's from the mid40s (to mid50s? - I don't know) and Shrimpton would only have been born in the early 40s.

e: Born: November 6, 1942 (age 73)
Ah. That's my mistake. It was just labeled 'Jean' and I remembered Shrimpton's name from some later Leiter works.

Jean with a cup, Leiter, 1948.

(http://c300221.r21.cf1.rackcdn.com/saul-leiter-jean-with-cup-1948-1371259061_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 28, 2016, 03:29:15 PM
(http://www.etonline.com/news/2016/04/24233529/1280_prince_piano_etexclusive.jpg)


(http://kstp.com/kstpImages/repository/2016-04/prince-purple-piano.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on April 28, 2016, 05:50:19 PM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13100704_1005451259531960_1963919211700618618_n.jpg?oh=f5f3b9202f6b8700a07f5fc732eb1fe4&oe=57B00E0A)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 07, 2016, 09:49:05 AM
(http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/05/Ikea-Piano-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 16, 2016, 12:17:08 PM
(https://cdn.alphacomedy.com/9/2016/05_16_16_cd25f4562d2082217d6512adf56fe39d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on May 31, 2016, 11:47:54 AM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13339638_10208110980724090_8740212363856698277_n.jpg?oh=c22f10ed6b8996928115fb9c1d629661&oe=57CEE4C2)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 28Orot on June 01, 2016, 07:23:34 PM
Painted from scratch using photoshop and Pixelmator

Titled 'Warm Winter's Day'

Took me a few hours to do this...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 03, 2016, 03:20:32 PM
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7651/27333783255_dd195fbbd0_o.jpg)


I waited for a while to get this shot.  This nasty bitch holed up under my house with her litter of kits and caused four grand in damage in the process.  She and her babies are in the great crawlspace in the sky now. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: 28Orot on June 06, 2016, 12:35:06 PM
Members of the Legendary Israeli Navy Seals -Flotilla 13

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13304955_1622082561450832_2084681067589443230_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13247911_1622082628117492_3929981439290365233_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13227325_1622082804784141_1305969198982409153_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13301402_1624568864535535_2527395963792564355_o.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 06, 2016, 02:12:00 PM
Constance Ockelman
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/6d/32/fd/6d32fdd1fdb53ed5436533a3741caf4d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 06, 2016, 05:29:32 PM
aka Veronica Lake  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 08, 2016, 02:52:40 AM
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12932681_217279401994224_5069414685269934488_n.jpg?oh=d2b87d557689c4c3e6da098787279eb8&oe=57C80E55)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 11, 2016, 04:15:24 PM
(http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/06/Sir-Cumference-copy.jpg)
(http://i1.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/06/Phsyics-sticker-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 18, 2016, 09:50:50 AM
(http://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/06/Well-Tempered-Cavalier-copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 23, 2016, 09:59:11 AM
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7359/27825216596_f7455e8b0a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 23, 2016, 09:59:25 AM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7422/27758288422_ea73d4c147.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on June 23, 2016, 04:45:36 PM
Quote from: George on June 23, 2016, 09:59:25 AM
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7422/27758288422_ea73d4c147.jpg)

One flaw: they should never make the front door swing in! ;D




Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 23, 2016, 05:18:02 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on June 23, 2016, 04:45:36 PM
One flaw: they should never make the front door swing in! ;D

:D ;D :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 26, 2016, 06:23:30 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/5eN0DEs.jpg)

Kumiko Goto by Jeanloup Sieff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 26, 2016, 07:46:03 AM
(http://cdn23.us1.fansshare.com/photos/tatjanapatitz/tatjana-patitz-459962240.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 26, 2016, 07:48:51 AM
(http://cdn23.us1.fansshare.com/photos/tatjanapatitz/tatjana-patitz-1987037710.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 26, 2016, 07:59:31 AM
Quote from: George on June 26, 2016, 07:48:51 AM
(http://cdn23.us1.fansshare.com/photos/tatjanapatitz/tatjana-patitz-1987037710.jpg)

Yeah.Think this is by Pete Lindberg? At one point him and Bourdin and Newton all worked for Stern(?) magazine at the same time.
But even if it's not one of his shots it's still good stuff.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on June 26, 2016, 08:03:31 PM
Quote from: Dancing Divertimentian on June 23, 2016, 04:45:36 PM
One flaw: they should never make the front door swing in! ;D

Who needs a door? ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 27, 2016, 10:05:24 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/44Jt3Hq.jpg)

From 'The Apprentice', one of the other stories in 'Cowboy Kate and other stories' by Sam Haskins. A short tale in the form of a triptych, which in my opinion is charming as hell.


Recently I was discussing with a photographer the subject of Pentax cameras and lenses. It made me think of Haskins and Jeanloup Sieff (I posted him in this thread yesterday) who like many photographers at some stage used different systems - including Pentax.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on June 30, 2016, 10:58:01 AM
(http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2016/06/23/magazine/28-urbanist-royals-lede.w1260.h838.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on July 01, 2016, 10:09:53 AM
(http://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/16/26/980x646/superior-dome-michigan.jpg)

just one of many interesting wooden structures from here http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2679/best-wooden-structures-in-the-world/ (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2679/best-wooden-structures-in-the-world/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 01, 2016, 10:25:27 AM
Quote from: Ken B on July 01, 2016, 10:09:53 AM
just one of many interesting wooden structures from here http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2679/best-wooden-structures-in-the-world/ (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2679/best-wooden-structures-in-the-world/)
And none of them in Finland?
http://www.metropolismag.com/Point-of-View/March-2016/The-Best-of-Finlands-Contemporary-Wood-Architecture/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on July 01, 2016, 10:42:29 AM
Quote from: North Star on July 01, 2016, 10:25:27 AM
And none of them in Finland?
http://www.metropolismag.com/Point-of-View/March-2016/The-Best-of-Finlands-Contemporary-Wood-Architecture/

Cool.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 07, 2016, 02:17:08 PM
If you're blue and you don't know, where to go to, why don't you go, where fashion sits? Putin on the ritz.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/ontheritz.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2016, 02:36:54 PM
Chloe Bennet from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is so hot:

(http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m539/celebjihad/chloe_bennet_bra2_zpsf4d2e4d3.gif)

She's like the perfect blend of cute and smoking hot. A killer combination to say the least.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on July 07, 2016, 05:09:15 PM
Quote from: Brian on June 30, 2016, 10:58:01 AM
(http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2016/06/23/magazine/28-urbanist-royals-lede.w1260.h838.jpg)

I suppose that's what you call a straight arrow.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 11, 2016, 10:44:29 AM
Sibelius' signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 13, 2016, 03:26:26 AM
Comparing the Dalek City on Skaro from season 1 of Doctor Who with its reappearance in season 35 last year. wtf is up with the terrain?

(http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/skaro-dalek-city-series-9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 13, 2016, 03:29:50 AM
Aha looking at this picture from waaay back in the first season, I can certainly see a more similar mountain range to what was seen in season 35

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AaRT41EYbVU/UAmnpGAOzoI/AAAAAAAAAQA/ZzdzdD7V-Fo/s1600/daleks+3.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 13, 2016, 03:41:22 AM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 13, 2016, 03:26:26 AM
Comparing the Dalek City on Skaro from season 1 of Doctor Who with its reappearance in season 35 last year. wtf is up with the terrain?

(http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/skaro-dalek-city-series-9.jpg)

Awesome!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on July 15, 2016, 10:55:47 AM
Amusingly pointless Google Street View Photo Spheres I like (https://www.google.com/maps/@47.9331457,-123.4096267,3a,75y,48.66h,85.02t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1s-obDdG-rC1Fc%2FV4c0DyBxaDI%2FAAAAAAAATNQ%2Fd-fbLRo76tgWwoz8GAn1tphau4oMsmaHQCLIB!2e4!3e11!6s%2F%2Flh6.googleusercontent.com%2F-obDdG-rC1Fc%2FV4c0DyBxaDI%2FAAAAAAAATNQ%2Fd-fbLRo76tgWwoz8GAn1tphau4oMsmaHQCLIB%2Fw203-h101-n-k-no%2F!7i7680!8i3840)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 16, 2016, 11:45:30 PM
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/e/e2/133Eevee.png/250px-133Eevee.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 17, 2016, 06:14:31 AM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/97/9737/W61Z500Z/posters/pat-byrnes-i-identify-with-shorter-lines-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 17, 2016, 11:58:57 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d2/a5/c5/d2a5c52c6f2b48eb467a554fb476f3f3.jpg)

Soz more doctor who stuff
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 19, 2016, 09:37:20 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkjgcVkXIAAvnpv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on July 22, 2016, 11:24:47 AM
On the contrary, they seem to understand quite well that "The Bible" may mean different things to different persons.

The Ku'ran also means different things to different people.

What 'version' of The Bible do you read ?  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 22, 2016, 11:41:48 AM
Quote from: André on July 22, 2016, 11:24:47 AM
On the contrary, they seem to understand quite well that "The Bible" may mean different things to different persons.
Well, that is a charitable view of the intent of that sign.

Quote from: André on July 22, 2016, 11:24:47 AMThe Ku'ran also means different things to different people.

What 'version' of The Bible do you read ?  ;)
Some Finnish translation when I was in school, or on some Christmas dinners at grandparents where I was handed the book and asked to orate... (Luke 2:1-7), on my own I'd go for the KJV now.  0:)

The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew does contain some spiffing stuff:
QuoteAnd, lo, suddenly there came forth from the cave many dragons; and when the children saw them, they cried out in great terror. Then Jesus went down from the bosom of His mother, and stood on His feet before the dragons; and they adored Jesus, and thereafter retired.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on July 22, 2016, 12:40:14 PM
 ;D

Some people DO count translation differences as things of great import. When quoting the Bible, the 'which version?' question is sure to arise. As if it made a difference considering all the factors and the global context...  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 22, 2016, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: André on July 22, 2016, 12:40:14 PM
;D

Some people DO count translation differences as things of great import. When quoting the Bible, the 'which version?' question is sure to arise. As if it made a difference considering all the factors and the global context...  ???
They certainly have aesthetic import, at least. But I do agree that in the greater scheme of things, the differences don't usually matter one whit.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 01, 2016, 04:28:28 PM
Nielsen's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 01, 2016, 06:02:02 PM
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-54db80cc/turbine/os-bibles-satanic-pamphlets-banned-20150210)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 01, 2016, 07:47:12 PM
Quote from: North Star on July 22, 2016, 11:41:48 AM
Well, that is a charitable view of the intent of that sign.
Some Finnish translation when I was in school, or on some Christmas dinners at grandparents where I was handed the book and asked to orate... (Luke 2:1-7), on my own I'd go for the KJV now.  0:)


A few years ago my daughter in law, a teen, went through a brief religious phase and was confirmed as an Anglican. They read from a modern translation, not even the RSV. OYVEH.  "He that believeth in me, though he die yet shall he live" became "If you believe in me then you will live after death." I cringed so hard my cringer broke.

The most awful I ever heard was "Forgive them father they don't know what they are doing", as if they were inept crucifiers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 02, 2016, 07:07:31 PM
(http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachments/general-chit-chat/984745d1375719575-nerd-humor-futile.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 09, 2016, 06:19:27 PM
(https://k60.kn3.net/taringa/0/0/7/D/5/6/KlankyV-ZZ/9BA.jpg)

omg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 09, 2016, 07:12:50 PM
Steve Reich enjoying a laugh at what appears to be a rehearsal:

(http://www.fib.no/Global/Pressebilder/2014/Reich%20og%20London%20Sinfonietta/LSinf_Steve_Reich_130foto_Kevin%20Leighton.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
My best friend/studio assistant/arch nemesis has just sent this gif to my new super phone. I'd no idea why until I had a quick Google...

(http://i.imgur.com/LPq8QHs.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 16, 2016, 02:04:47 AM
Principal conductor of my local orchestra. I admire this guy so much. And I sat fairly close to him at a chamber music concert that featured a composition written by his son as well as premieres by a few local composers. This photo is wonderful though.

(http://melbournesymphonyorchestra-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/Image/3786-fitandcrop-890x502.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 16, 2016, 08:32:30 PM
Quote from: jessop on August 16, 2016, 02:04:47 AM
Principal conductor of my local orchestra. I admire this guy so much. And I sat fairly close to him at a chamber music concert that featured a composition written by his son as well as premieres by a few local composers. This photo is wonderful though.

(http://melbournesymphonyorchestra-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/Image/3786-fitandcrop-890x502.jpg)

Great conductor. Some of the greatest Elgar performances around. His take on Elgar's Symphony No. 2 with the Philharmonia Orchestra still gives me goosebumps. Oh, I suppose he's done some other good work as well. ;) I have picked up his Ives recently (w/ the Melbourne SO on Chandos) but I haven't heard either recording yet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 16, 2016, 08:39:23 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 16, 2016, 08:32:30 PM
Great conductor. Some of the greatest Elgar performances around. His take on Elgar's Symphony No. 2 with the Philharmonia Orchestra still gives me goosebumps. Oh, I suppose he's done some other good work as well. ;) I have picked up his Ives recently (w/ the Melbourne SO on Chandos) but I haven't heard either recording yet.
imo Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has improved a great deal under Andrew Davis. He's been doing all of Mahler's symphonies with the orchestra over a few years and I saw no. 6 this year as a birthday present  (to myself) and it was probably the best performance i have seen from the orchestra. I've heard he is a really friendly guy as well...one of my friends from school bumped into him at a train station one time...Andrew Davis saw that my friend had an 'I <3 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra' thing on his bag and made the first approach. I haven't heard many Melbourne SO recordings under Davis so I'd be interested to hear what you think!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 16, 2016, 08:43:25 PM
Quote from: jessop on August 16, 2016, 08:39:23 PM
imo Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has improved a great deal under Andrew Davis. He's been doing all of Mahler's symphonies with the orchestra over a few years and I saw no. 6 this year as a birthday present  (to myself) and it was probably the best performance i have seen from the orchestra. I've heard he is a really friendly guy as well...one of my friends from school bumped into him at a train station one time...Andrew Davis saw that my friend had an 'I <3 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra' thing on his bag and made the first approach. I haven't heard many Melbourne SO recordings under Davis so I'd be interested to hear what you think!

Very cool. I'll definitely let you know whenever I get around to these recordings.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 17, 2016, 01:00:25 PM
Quote from: jessop on August 16, 2016, 02:04:47 AM
Principal conductor of my local orchestra. I admire this guy so much. And I sat fairly close to him at a chamber music concert that featured a composition written by his son as well as premieres by a few local composers. This photo is wonderful though.

(http://melbournesymphonyorchestra-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/Image/3786-fitandcrop-890x502.jpg)

That's my brother's boss. And I've seen his conduct Wozzeck and Parsifal now, both fantastic performances.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 17, 2016, 01:03:44 PM
Quote from: jessop on August 16, 2016, 08:39:23 PMI saw no. 6 [Mahler] this year as a birthday present  (to myself)

A better gift I couldn't think of  8)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 19, 2016, 11:03:17 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/T6fKzcn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ludwigii on August 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Hans Werner Henze mit Igor Strawinsky (1954)

(http://www.hans-werner-henze-stiftung.de/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_07_1954_HWH_Strawinsky_3402588bfd.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 25, 2016, 06:18:06 PM
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13620864_10154309116391369_4993161421728811785_n.jpg?oh=d199ed502b95ea5509eff0e9c2703a9a&oe=5851AF79)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 30, 2016, 11:01:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/M5JTZIk.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on September 04, 2016, 07:28:35 AM
From the NYer, June 6 & 15, 2016 :

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 07, 2016, 11:33:57 AM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on September 07, 2016, 05:42:41 PM
Ha!


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 09, 2016, 02:45:30 PM
This, which has been repeatedly censored by facebook.

(https://terakopian.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/nick-ut-napalm-girl-vietnam-001.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on September 09, 2016, 03:43:44 PM
Facebook has relented. Someone there (probably over 40, if such a kind exists in that crowd) made the connection and decided it was not child pornography.  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on September 12, 2016, 12:12:20 AM
Just a photo from rehearsals for my old school's upcoming concert featuring a number of scenes from L'Orfeo. Looks like there's a cool mix of old and new instruments here! (Take note of the baroque guitar on the ground, so cool)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 23, 2016, 09:51:31 AM
I like this in part because of the sneaky little typo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 23, 2016, 10:11:08 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 23, 2016, 09:51:31 AM
I like this in part because of the sneaky little typo.
Aamusing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on September 25, 2016, 06:27:04 PM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12400455_1012625872093331_6828904851726542753_n.jpg?oh=6c621444b2103dcdc1a0d59564d81fb1&oe=587131BA)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on October 12, 2016, 09:45:22 PM
Judy, New York, 1965 by Jeanloup Sieff.

Mood, always mood. And shoulder/chair, grain, dodging and so on and so forth...

NSFW  https://i.sli.mg/UT6mWU.jpg NSFW
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on October 12, 2016, 09:55:44 PM
Also like this but for different reasons than the above Sieff shot.

Lauren Hutton by Richard Avedon -

(https://i.sli.mg/YQ4xja.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 17, 2016, 08:35:06 PM
(https://s21.postimg.org/8095z69dz/IMG_0528.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2016, 08:36:45 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu9dGzsWAAAXjF_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 18, 2016, 08:45:35 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 18, 2016, 08:36:45 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu9dGzsWAAAXjF_.jpg)
:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 10, 2016, 05:31:23 PM
(http://0.tqn.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/U/j/dem_party_seal.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on November 14, 2016, 12:02:32 PM

I don't know if I'd call it a collection, but I've a number of old postcards and stuff I picked up over the years. My ex took almost half of it when we split up, although it was mostly things she'd collected in the first place. Anyway, this is one of the cards that is on my home office wall above the (non casting) couch. It's as cheesy as hell, but I like it.


(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u623/NikF64/PSX_20161114_205229_zpsghaxd8n5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 24, 2016, 05:24:14 PM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/img_20161123_135711-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on December 05, 2016, 10:12:07 AM
(https://i.sli.mg/CcrcSB.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SharpEleventh on December 07, 2016, 09:28:52 AM
(http://www.koko.org/sites/default/files/root/images/store/art/stink2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on December 07, 2016, 05:27:56 PM
My source says this is a welcome banner for those arriving at Heksinki Airport
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzABSDsXEAExMWV.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Andante on December 07, 2016, 06:13:21 PM
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/diefledremaus/images-1.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/diefledremaus/media/images-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on December 07, 2016, 06:20:58 PM
Quote from: NikF on November 14, 2016, 12:02:32 PM
I don't know if I'd call it a collection, but I've a number of old postcards and stuff I picked up over the years. My ex took almost half of it when we split up, although it was mostly things she'd collected in the first place. Anyway, this is one of the cards that is on my home office wall above the (non casting) couch. It's as cheesy as hell, but I like it.


(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u623/NikF64/PSX_20161114_205229_zpsghaxd8n5.jpg)

Nearly anyone looking at that card, originally, could not have done so w/o thinking of Reveries of a Bachelor a book by Donald Grant Mitchell, published in 1850 under the pseudonym Ik Marvel. It was extraordinarily popular and went through innumerable editions throughout the second half of the 19th century and into the early decades of the 20th. Now all-but-forgotten. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 31, 2016, 07:44:06 AM
The cartoon below appeared on my FB page this morning - thought many of us here would enjoy -  :laugh:  Dave

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-JppBdwh/0/X3/Screen%20Shot%202016-12-31%20at%2010.47.36%20AM-X3.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 31, 2016, 10:48:16 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/usaqZ.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 01, 2017, 02:03:27 PM
Aaron Copland with his machine gun.

(http://i.imgur.com/hukS8ne.png)
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2017, 02:32:06 PM
"Ché" Copland

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 01, 2017, 04:23:35 PM
Who ya callin' atonal?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 05, 2017, 07:49:03 AM
(http://www.kaamranhafeez.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Club-372x308.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on January 06, 2017, 05:47:32 AM
Quote from: Ghost Sonata on December 07, 2016, 06:20:58 PM
Nearly anyone looking at that card, originally, could not have done so w/o thinking of Reveries of a Bachelor a book by Donald Grant Mitchell, published in 1850 under the pseudonym Ik Marvel. It was extraordinarily popular and went through innumerable editions throughout the second half of the 19th century and into the early decades of the 20th. Now all-but-forgotten.

Ah, I thought I'd replied to this...

I didn't know about that Donald Grant Mitchell book, but It sounds interesting. And I've since spoken to my book guy (;D) who told me he gets a copy in stock every once in a while. So I'll probably get a hold of one from him at some point.
My (belated) thanks for the info. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 06, 2017, 05:40:15 PM
(http://img.wennermedia.com/article-leads-horizontal-800/carrie-fisher-urn-8dcf9571-a2a2-4ceb-b70f-f41900a42f38.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 07, 2017, 04:51:05 PM
Quote from: Todd on January 06, 2017, 05:40:15 PM
(http://img.wennermedia.com/article-leads-horizontal-800/carrie-fisher-urn-8dcf9571-a2a2-4ceb-b70f-f41900a42f38.jpg)

http://www.101wkqx.com/2017/01/06/carrie-fishers-ashes-placed-in-giant-prozac-pill-urn/

(for those, like me, who didn't know what that was)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 07, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Real life attempting to imitate the dream...

(http://data.whicdn.com/images/67318918/large.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/ff/b9/fc/ffb9fc4922dfca730d13a838d69b75c0.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/d1/36/88/d1368830d50c0cb761d212b9aba33269.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e0/05/a2/e005a20d702e7fe66a9a352f622ecf23.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/55/98/ef/5598ef32d16d73d1f9a7e1fc787a2e10.jpg)

(http://data.whicdn.com/images/47299360/large.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DiYxAQv2kxs/TZls-HNQnSI/AAAAAAAACAI/qxjW9kFr1h8/s1600/K-On-Cosplay-Ritsu-tainaka-1-by-Mizuho+Nomura.jpg)

(http://orig03.deviantart.net/8bbf/f/2012/193/3/2/hirasawa_yui__school_form_by_lisavasya-d56y2sg.jpg)

(http://data.whicdn.com/images/27016006/large.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 08, 2017, 07:22:45 PM
I love this illustration of my favorite Japanese composer, Takemitsu:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 08, 2017, 07:33:16 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 08, 2017, 07:22:45 PM
I this illustration of my favorite Japanese composer, Takemitsu:
Cool!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 08, 2017, 07:34:24 PM
Quote from: greg on January 08, 2017, 07:33:16 PM
Cool!

Quite cool indeed. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Andante on January 09, 2017, 06:22:29 PM
OK not a picture but ..........

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j309/diefledremaus/Life.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/diefledremaus/media/Life.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 09, 2017, 09:24:31 PM
GREG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*blood nose*

that moe
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 10, 2017, 04:00:35 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 09, 2017, 09:24:31 PM
GREG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*blood nose*

that moe
Yay! Finally someone on this forum can appreciate the moe. I have a feeling we'll be best friends.  ;)

I'm going to try to start contacting that girl cosplaying as Yui (3rd pic). Not sure what age she is, but those pictures are 4 years old, so I should be good.

She's Ukrainian. So yeah, like a .1% chance that I'll see her in real life, but oh well. In the Dating thread, I probably sound incredibly picky, but this is all I want- a girl that adorable that obviously likes the same stuff I do.

I saw some more from her. Honestly, this might be the most beautiful picture I've ever seen. THIS is what you call love at first sight.


(http://orig08.deviantart.net/8ff8/f/2012/265/4/e/yui_hirosawa__festival_by_lisavasya-d5fj8ty.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 10, 2017, 04:11:27 PM
Though, of course, she hasn't logged in to DeviantArt in nearly 4 years and I can't find her anywhere else online. So I can't even tell her how I appreciate that she does the best cosplay of my favorite anime character.  :-X
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on January 10, 2017, 07:02:46 PM
Quote from: greg on January 07, 2017, 07:12:56 PM
Real life attempting to imitate the dream...

(http://data.whicdn.com/images/67318918/large.jpg)

I guess it could be considered comforting, in a way, that some people never grow up...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 10, 2017, 07:21:50 PM
Quote from: greg on January 10, 2017, 04:11:27 PM
Though, of course, she hasn't logged in to DeviantArt in nearly 4 years and I can't find her anywhere else online. So I can't even tell her how I appreciate that she does the best cosplay of my favorite anime character.  :-X
I wouldn't suppose you'd have better luck trying to contact Yui herself? ;D
I have been putting off watching K-on! but I feel I might have to watch it soon :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 11, 2017, 05:06:40 PM
Quote from: Scarpia on January 10, 2017, 07:02:46 PM
I guess it could be considered comforting, in a way, that some people never grow up...
The dream will always be alive...



Quote from: jessop on January 10, 2017, 07:21:50 PM
I wouldn't suppose you'd have better luck trying to contact Yui herself? ;D
:'(
I have seen her... just a couple of glimpses, in my dreams. After trying in some way for nearly the last 5 or so years.  And feeling disappointed every time I wake up. lol :-X



Quote from: jessop on January 10, 2017, 07:21:50 PM
I have been putting off watching K-on! but I feel I might have to watch it soon :P
It's one of those shows that I thought more highly of after I finished watching than while I was actually watching. It just doesn't go anywhere, so it can start to feel a bit tedious or boring at times, but the characters mainly are what stuck out. But still very enjoyable as a light comedy, as long as you just remember that the plot moves at a snail's pace (it actually moves, but VEEEERRYYY slowly).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 11, 2017, 05:10:03 PM
As a fan of Wagner I'm happy with slow paced things
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 11, 2017, 05:58:33 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 11, 2017, 05:10:03 PM
As a fan of Wagner I'm happy with slow paced things
Haha. Epics gotta be epic. I like slow paced events, too, guess I just gotta know when to expect it (or else I wouldn't have enjoyed DBZ).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 11, 2017, 07:21:25 PM
Quote from: greg on January 11, 2017, 05:58:33 PM
Haha. Epics gotta be epic. I like slow paced events, too, guess I just gotta know when to expect it (or else I wouldn't have enjoyed DBZ).

For a series as short as K-on, how slow paced can it be?? Other 12 episode series I've seen are deep into the story by episode 3 or 4.....unless there really isn't much story at all and the story could essentially just be told in the length of a single movie.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 11, 2017, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 11, 2017, 07:21:25 PM
unless there really isn't much story at all and the story could essentially just be told in the length of a single movie.
Exactly.
Let's just say that the story has a target at the beginning, but 90% of the show isn't about the goal. It's about the day to day friendship and goofing off between the girls. I guess you could say it's a slice of life show with a concrete beginning and ending, which is something many shows in the genre lack.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 12, 2017, 02:18:38 AM
Quote from: greg on January 11, 2017, 07:58:41 PM
Exactly.
Let's just say that the story has a target at the beginning, but 90% of the show isn't about the goal. It's about the day to day friendship and goofing off between the girls. I guess you could say it's a slice of life show with a concrete beginning and ending, which is something many shows in the genre lack.
Is it anything like Lucky Star then? ;D
And actually I agree in terms of having a concrete beginning and ending. I would have assumed that the writers of these shows would have noticed this too, but maybe not. Oh well.

I don't know when I will watch any more anime though. I tend to go through phases where I obsess over a few series and then spend a few months with my mind elsewhere.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on January 12, 2017, 04:27:12 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on January 10, 2017, 07:02:46 PM
I guess it could be considered comforting, in a way, that some people never grow up...
For me rather pretty disturbing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 12, 2017, 05:11:58 AM
Quote from: jessop on January 12, 2017, 02:18:38 AM
Is it anything like Lucky Star then? ;D
Yes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2017, 05:46:08 AM
Yo, Greg!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 12, 2017, 05:47:27 PM
Yoyoyo, Karl!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dungeon Master on January 13, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
(https://i.reddituploads.com/b7ca545aaabb459ca2a7d9975abccdc5?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=253004d79597c041b3f32aa55d1b97e7)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 13, 2017, 08:39:05 PM
Quote from: Dungeon Master on January 13, 2017, 03:01:30 PM
(https://i.reddituploads.com/b7ca545aaabb459ca2a7d9975abccdc5?fit=max&h=1536&w=1536&s=253004d79597c041b3f32aa55d1b97e7)
"Aw, Bach, you goofy boy!"


(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1NTxiIXXXXXb6XpXXq6xXFXXXW/K-ON-Yui-Hirasawa-cosplay-wig-in-brown-colour.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 14, 2017, 01:55:05 AM
Quote from: greg on January 13, 2017, 08:39:05 PM
"Aw, Bach, you goofy boy!"


(https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1NTxiIXXXXXb6XpXXq6xXFXXXW/K-ON-Yui-Hirasawa-cosplay-wig-in-brown-colour.jpg)

gREG pls STAHP THIS  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 14, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Quote from: jessop on January 14, 2017, 01:55:05 AM
gREG pls STAHP THIS  :o
Ok... I'll... um... try....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 16, 2017, 04:29:19 PM
(https://i.redd.it/6eg2bbz8zk9y.gif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on January 16, 2017, 04:41:42 PM
^Good stuff.

I love all that kind of thing, like forced perspective and multiplane cameras - and I know Chaplin was into the latter in a big way and had discussions about them with Disney. I think it's all cool.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 19, 2017, 10:48:23 AM
(https://a.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcompany/imagecache/slideshow_large/slideshow/2013/08/3015272-slide-screen-shot-2013-08-05-at-32453-pm.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 20, 2017, 05:28:11 PM
(http://external.polskieradio.pl/files/49f979d8-4159-443a-9bbe-dbab4f99c769.file)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 29, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
(https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/simgad/6454628219390122342)

A very powerful banner ad. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ludwigii on February 03, 2017, 06:01:26 PM
Giulio Aristide Sartorio : Il Circeo (1909)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Giulio_Aristide_Sartorio%2C_il_circeo%2C_1909.JPG)


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Giulio_Aristide_Sartorio%2C_il_circeo%2C_1909.JPG (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Giulio_Aristide_Sartorio%2C_il_circeo%2C_1909.JPG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 05, 2017, 08:16:46 AM
California passed a law limiting the sale of certain types of "assault weapons" (ie, semi-automatic rifles with "high capacity" clips).  The law went into effect 1/1/17.  The very craft legislators put in place regulations pertaining to stocks, pistol grips, and flash suppressors.  The Colt AR-15 is a popular rifle that was one of the high profile targets of the legislation. 


Original AR-15:

(https://www.pewpewtactical.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Typical-AR-15-1024x301.jpg)


Fans of this weapon have come up with modifications that make the weapon conform to the law.

(http://tenpercentfirearms.com/images/mmgrifle.jpg)

(http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frs_15-tm-tfb.jpeg)

(https://www.pewpewtactical.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thumbhole-Stock-ar15.com_.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 06, 2017, 01:44:55 PM
This made me laugh a LOT (click to enlarge)

(https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/map_projections.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 06, 2017, 03:54:27 PM
Quote from: Todd on February 05, 2017, 08:16:46 AM(ie, semi-automatic rifles with "high capacity" clips

Not clips, magazines. Hollywood always gets this wrong too.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 06, 2017, 04:21:05 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 06, 2017, 03:54:27 PM
Not clips, magazines. Hollywood always gets this wrong too.


Round these parts, people use the words clip and magazine interchangeably, or did when I used to target shoot frequently a couple decades ago.  Maybe things have changed, or maybe it's a regional/military thing.  I know the strict usage would be clip for something like an M1 and magazine for something like an AR15 (or M16), but common usage often doesn't make such distinctions.  But I'm sure you knew that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 08, 2017, 07:54:14 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/2NG6Oxf.jpg)


This is from a book titled (I think) 'Discovering Japan' from the second half of the 1980s, by Ed van der Elsken. There's also a cool collection from the mid-50s featuring jazz musicians which I might have a copy of.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 12, 2017, 03:57:34 PM
(https://www.unwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Swedens-walk-of-shame-hi-red.jpg)

Feminism in action. Fight the powers that be!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 12, 2017, 04:09:32 PM
We're going down that route are we, Ken B? :)

Here's someone I admire:

(http://the100.ru/images/womens/id904/87-202385.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on February 12, 2017, 05:46:12 PM
Or this lady, Sarah Schenirer, who probably did more to advance women than any of the Swedish ladies, simply through teaching girls, at that time and place a radical idea
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Sara_schenirer.jpg/220px-Sara_schenirer.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 12, 2017, 07:25:38 PM
Hadn't heard of Sarah Schenirer before. Fascinating! Thanks for posting. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 13, 2017, 07:20:20 AM
Quote from: jessop on February 12, 2017, 07:25:38 PM
Hadn't heard of Sarah Schenirer before. Fascinating! Thanks for posting. :)
Ditto.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 13, 2017, 07:58:50 AM
Some photos of Barber I think are quite good:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 20, 2017, 02:29:58 PM
(http://www.avx.hu/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2017/post-20235-0-06394300-1483867986.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on February 20, 2017, 02:44:31 PM
This one is for Thefabulousalian
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 21, 2017, 02:30:33 AM
Quote from: Todd on February 20, 2017, 02:29:58 PM
(http://www.avx.hu/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2017/post-20235-0-06394300-1483867986.jpg)

(https://media.tenor.co/images/f2157b012f595444406df69db1fb0995/raw)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ludwigii on February 21, 2017, 09:50:47 PM
Pablo Ruiz Picasso : Death of Casagemas (1901)

(https://uploads2.wikiart.org/images/pablo-picasso/the-death-of-casagemas-1901.jpg)


The artist`s friend Casagemas shot himself in a Parisian café in 1901. It is commonly believed that this profoundly affected Picasso and started his "Blue period".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 23, 2017, 11:49:45 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/40YVzua.jpg)

Guy Bourdin. 1970s.

Selling the product without it being front and centre. Glamour and desirability as part of a narrative that's almost the antithesis of their earlier, traditional representations via Conde Nast. I love that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 24, 2017, 03:28:43 PM
(https://s14.postimg.org/j5bw16bo1/IMG_20170224_135349.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on February 25, 2017, 12:21:02 AM
^Good stuff.


(http://i.imgur.com/KyCYFTY.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 25, 2017, 05:20:30 AM
A high point of my european vacation this month was the visit at the Musée Chagall in Nice.

(https://julietinparis.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/marc-chagall-museum.jpg?w=584&h=340)

(http://www.justacote.com/photos_entreprises/musee-national-marc-chagall-nice-13870299520.jpg)

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/38/ee/07/38ee079328ea8484e5d6c1bcabdb7a06.jpg)

Amazing swirls of colours, movements, figures. Chagall's imagination and genius knew no bounds.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on February 28, 2017, 03:15:10 PM
Been doing some newspaper research and chanced on this (I think) very funny cartoon from the twenties:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 08, 2017, 01:46:01 PM
(https://s4.postimg.org/jnpz1902l/IMG_20170307_134919.jpg)

Played this pinball machine in Ashbury Park, NJ yesterday.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on March 17, 2017, 07:57:10 AM
Another funny from the early years of the 20th century :

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on March 18, 2017, 02:03:54 PM
A photo I like only because I enjoy a mystery.

(http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u623/NikF64/img044_zpsoidpwss3.png)

Sometimes when you go to buy an old lens the guy selling it insists you also buy the camera it's currently attached to. And when that happens, once in a blue moon I find an exposed roll of film still in it. Usually I develop it and stick it with a contact sheet into an envelope and mail it to whoever I bought the lens from. This is one of the few surving frames from a roll I was developing today as a demo for a new friend.
Excuse the quality, it's not a scan.


tl;dr found in an old camera.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on March 18, 2017, 02:04:34 PM
Quote from: George on March 08, 2017, 01:46:01 PM
(https://s4.postimg.org/jnpz1902l/IMG_20170307_134919.jpg)

Played this pinball machine in Ashbury Park, NJ yesterday.

Cool.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 26, 2017, 06:02:21 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/o88qGSV.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on March 26, 2017, 06:16:17 PM
Inside during the reconstruction of the White House c.1950:

(http://weburbanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/white-house-historic-interior.jpg)

(http://weburbanist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/white-house-oval-office.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 27, 2017, 04:10:03 AM
Quote from: George on March 26, 2017, 06:02:21 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/o88qGSV.jpg)

Printing and hanging it up. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on March 27, 2017, 04:11:17 AM
Here you go, George:

(https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder808/72745808.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 27, 2017, 08:04:22 AM
Quote from: Bogey on March 27, 2017, 04:11:17 AM
Here you go, George:

(https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder808/72745808.jpg)

HAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 24, 2017, 05:40:34 PM
(https://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Video/201704/tdy_pop_or_chainsmokers_170424.today-vid-canonical-featured-desktop.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 28, 2017, 08:38:22 AM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/101/10133/6J4M500Z/posters/trevor-spaulding-because-when-it-actually-works-they-just-call-it-medicine-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 05, 2017, 04:08:24 AM
I would like one of those.

(https://i.imgur.com/Sfuv1Qil.jpg)

Yeah, Elsa Martinelli ;D But I'm really talking about the Vespa. :) Anyone owned one?
I think it needs a warm climate and many sunny days for maximum enjoyment.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 05, 2017, 04:42:09 AM
Quote from: NikF on May 05, 2017, 04:08:24 AM
I would like one of those.

(https://i.imgur.com/Sfuv1Qil.jpg)

Yeah, Elsa Martinelli ;D But I'm really talking about the Vespa. :)


Ms Martinelli had a thing for two wheels  8)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/Elsa%20Mar.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 05, 2017, 05:24:28 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 05, 2017, 04:42:09 AM

Ms Martinelli had a thing for two wheels  8)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/Elsa%20Mar.jpg)


Sarge

You know, it probably helped keep her very healthy. ;D
Wait a minute...is that an army Jeep there? :laugh:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 11, 2017, 01:04:07 PM
(http://imgc-cn.artprintimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/101/10139/G8ZM500Z/posters/emily-flake-it-s-still-in-beta-new-yorker-cartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 11, 2017, 01:38:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZSu6G.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on May 11, 2017, 01:42:50 PM
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17991093_1892621057674607_2016928363987448935_n.png?oh=c01d95a0fa35dd64fd321653735162ab&oe=59AD018C)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on May 15, 2017, 12:41:54 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CM9tBa0UYAAIQWz.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 15, 2017, 03:09:21 PM
(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/greatballoffire%20-%20Copy.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 21, 2017, 08:03:57 AM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/1e21ebd73c25c533415d95edcbdd85ebcfddccb8/0_377_1914_1148/master/1914.jpg?w=1920&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=ba6bd8ab0daeea7a11f9c528960baefc)


Not so much for the painting, which isn't really to my taste, but for the ROI it represents.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 21, 2017, 08:47:02 AM
A cool picture of Rorschach from the Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons series Watchmen:

(http://cs.pikabu.ru/images/big_size_comm/2012-08_3/13448807504016.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on May 21, 2017, 10:13:32 AM
(https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/90ae0f512ce6cbec23fe04ff742b08db0cb0d9b2/c=195-0-1719-2032&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2017/05/18/USATODAY/USATODAY/636307451214243504-EPA-USA-SOTHERBY-S-BASQUIAT-ART.jpg)

It's impossible not to recognize a Basquiat at first sight. Besides being strikingly original, it's probably why his paintings fetch such high prices (110.5M$ at Sotheby's this week for this work).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 21, 2017, 02:04:52 PM
Quote from: André on May 21, 2017, 10:13:32 AM
It's impossible not to recognize a Basquiat at first sight. Besides being strikingly original, it's probably why his paintings fetch such high prices (110.5M$ at Sotheby's this week for this work).
It's kinda cool, but I've seen far more original artworks just going to the local art museum. This just looks like graffiti art.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on May 21, 2017, 04:56:24 PM
That's what it is, actually ! His street art is just the same as this.

(http://graffiti.fatcap.com/4172/opct_09365a8035391c59a74d6ca98f0f4dd58d5b27e8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 21, 2017, 09:05:50 PM
My favourite street artist goes by the name of Roa

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5NGCNby3_c/UIA6EeuFBVI/AAAAAAAAByk/g6s2lsMW218/s1600/roa+027.jpg)

I also enjoy the works of this street artist here in Melbourne called who calls herself Kaffeine

(http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2013/3/16/thumb-1363477533855-aerosol_alley_windsor__22kaffeine_22_2013_03_16__img_2292_4_.jpg)

And Makatron is very cool too

(http://makatron.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/brother-og.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on May 23, 2017, 02:38:28 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0152/1347/articles/767-Look-At-This-Stuff_1024x1024.png?v=1493635443)
From here. The site is worth exploring by everyone on GMG.
https://www.tonedeafcomics.com/blogs/comics/look-at-this-stuff
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on May 26, 2017, 05:29:51 PM
I took this at our Renaissance Faire several years ago, my best photo from the bestest of times :
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 29, 2017, 01:03:59 PM
(http://www.newyorker.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/170529_a20865-1000.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dancing Divertimentian on May 29, 2017, 04:20:53 PM
Lol...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 30, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/law-order-45-records-shop-music-clerk-ksmn1152_low.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 30, 2017, 11:31:13 AM
(http://cdn.proceso.com.mx/media/2016/10/Ara-Malikian_culturabadajoz-c.jpg)

As photoshpped as it gets, but still, I like the concept.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 30, 2017, 03:13:23 PM
(http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/018/832/tumblr_inline_nfw0jkh13t1rn9eqb.gif)


The Simpsons are now a diplomatic tool.  The Ukrainians tweeted this gif with the line "You really don't change, do you?"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Henk on May 30, 2017, 11:53:43 PM
Quote from: George on May 30, 2017, 11:06:20 AM
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/law-order-45-records-shop-music-clerk-ksmn1152_low.jpg)

ROFL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 31, 2017, 06:56:11 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/YeTJhlt.jpg)

I'm packing up a lot of my books and as usual got sidetracked... ;D

Although I haven't heard the term used in decades, this is an example of what some photographers used to call a 'warning sign'. Picture editors and assistant art directors used to love it because although it was obvious to them it was less so to the public.

(http://i.imgur.com/aIQKVgq.jpg)

In the most basic form three red points would roughly indicate some form of a triangle (although I think in some places - North America? Australia? - warning signs are diamond shaped?) as shown in these examples (roughly indicate, I said) by Norman Parkinson. Incidentally, old Parky was sometimes considered rather staid, less than hip, a jumped up society snapper. But he did good work to the standard required on a consistent basis. It's just that although nowhere near as bad as it is now, even back then there were many photographers - both pro and amateur - who were jealous dicks.

Anyway, the 'warning sign' or red triangle. Just as my boss did years ago I carry a ballpoint pen with a red barrel for a model to hold in case I want to take a photo when she already has red lips and fingernails. Or a red bag and scarf etc.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 31, 2017, 07:27:22 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Wq39m8c.jpg)

Balanchine and some of his dancers. I think that's Gelsey Kirkland on the right, but I don't recognise the others. Anyone?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on June 01, 2017, 06:47:36 AM
(https://geneticliteracyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-05-at-1.52.06-PM-300x300.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 01, 2017, 07:41:56 AM
The Frippster doin' what he does best:

(http://assets.teamrock.com/image/e371fafd-a019-4445-9fb1-5f2590caf084?w=800)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 01, 2017, 04:34:09 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on June 01, 2017, 06:47:36 AM
(https://geneticliteracyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-05-at-1.52.06-PM-300x300.png)
Ha!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 02, 2017, 01:23:02 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/qDM0LVd.jpg)

By Virginia Thoren.
Mid to late 50s
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on June 02, 2017, 10:32:19 AM
(http://images2.onionstatic.com/clickhole/4292/8/16x9/800.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 02, 2017, 11:39:24 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/j53CLhk.jpg)

Shrimpton and Bailey.
Even here you can see she had a great face. In profile it was wonderful (I think I already posted a Gianni Penati shot of her in this thread) and although this photo is almost certainly posed Bailey appears to supposedly be making a small adjustment to her chin.

(don't give a model too much instruction, unless they're an experienced pro. Want to very minutely adjust their chin? Tell them to place the tip of their tongue behind their top teeth. Try it yourself and see. ;D)



e: the Penati

(http://i.imgur.com/7WZUeqT.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 03, 2017, 07:59:22 AM
(https://www.usnews.com/dims4/USNEWS/fb1dca2/2147483647/resize/1200x%3E/format/png/quality/85/?url=%2Fcmsmedia%2Fec%2F03%2F7abc85b14dbca18128bcd35ad4e4%2F20170530edloc-a.tif)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on June 03, 2017, 04:39:12 PM
(https://s29.postimg.org/95b9vlpw7/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959-001-laura-paul-holding-.jpg)

Lee Remick and James Stewart on the set of Anatomy of a Murder.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 03, 2017, 04:53:08 PM
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2013-11/enhanced/webdr01/14/12/enhanced-buzz-22067-1384450930-38.jpg?crop=414:621;106,0&downsize=715:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)

Not out of a 1940 film noir, but quite evocative nonetheless. Pollution as a form of poetry.

From this striking pictures portfolio of Pittsburgh then (1940) and now:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kevintang/stunning-photos-of-pittsburghs-air-pollution-in-the-1940s?utm_term=.wwAYDLmJ5#.cp1G9yolb
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 03, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
Quote from: Draško on June 03, 2017, 04:39:12 PM
(https://s29.postimg.org/95b9vlpw7/anatomy-of-a-murder-1959-001-laura-paul-holding-.jpg)

Lee Remick and James Stewart on the set of Anatomy of a Murder.

The dynamic between them is great. Wherever she's at in that very moment is provocative (in the broadest sense)  whereas he casually personifies the polar opposite. An aside: I feel that wouldn't work half as well as an image if they were sitting at opposite sides, because then as we look from left to right we'd go from calmness to disturbance or distance.



Quote from: André on June 03, 2017, 04:53:08 PM
(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2013-11/enhanced/webdr01/14/12/enhanced-buzz-22067-1384450930-38.jpg?crop=414:621;106,0&downsize=715:*&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto)

Not out of a 1940 film noir, but quite evocative nonetheless. Pollution as a form of poetry.

From this striking pictures portfolio of Pittsburgh then (1940) and now:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kevintang/stunning-photos-of-pittsburghs-air-pollution-in-the-1940s?utm_term=.wwAYDLmJ5#.cp1G9yolb



This is great for other reasons, including a lesson in humility of where we are compared to where we've been. And a different kind of visual pollution.
Interesting link, thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Drasko on June 04, 2017, 03:54:00 PM
Quote from: NikF on June 03, 2017, 07:56:46 PM
The dynamic between them is great. Wherever she's at in that very moment is provocative (in the broadest sense)  whereas he casually personifies the polar opposite. An aside: I feel that wouldn't work half as well as an image if they were sitting at opposite sides, because then as we look from left to right we'd go from calmness to disturbance or distance.

Agreed, on all counts. Especially since I think it's not a still from the film but just a snap of actors downtime between the takes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 04, 2017, 06:05:01 PM
Quote from: Draško on June 04, 2017, 03:54:00 PM
Agreed, on all counts. Especially since I think it's not a still from the film but just a snap of actors downtime between the takes.

Yeah, definitely a snapshot. And 101 reasons why. Not least of all (and allowing for different source/medium) here's a cap that's correctly exposed.

(http://i.imgur.com/CO22abh.jpg)

It's not as flat. The shadows are still present but the edges are softer and so more flattering. There's a hairlight (probably an inkie/small Fresnel) pretending to be a beam of sunlight. Also, the Sam Leavitt deep focus (out the window) can be appreciated because the highlights haven't been blown to hell. BTW, I'm sure you (and any others reading this) already know that stuff; I'm not trying to be a smart arse ;D I'm just kind of passionate about it because lighting is my bag.

But it's definitely valid for what it is. It's a great shot to post.

(http://i.imgur.com/EPdujQ3.jpg)

Someone could sit with their cameraphone all day and even with the almost limitless storage capacity would fail to capture such a candid moment. 
Finally, Lee Remick is all woman.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 08, 2017, 01:59:06 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/267d9cfcc74aff59931cbeaf7f849003ea88138c/4_0_648_648/master/648.jpg?w=1920&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=521a9a6fe3f0c763a6de92d905008304)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 08, 2017, 02:27:49 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 08, 2017, 01:59:06 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/267d9cfcc74aff59931cbeaf7f849003ea88138c/4_0_648_648/master/648.jpg?w=1920&q=55&auto=format&usm=12&fit=max&s=521a9a6fe3f0c763a6de92d905008304)

I want that as a T shirt. (I face the man spreading issue daily.) Sigh
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 09, 2017, 06:17:09 AM
By Mark Shaw for Vanity Fair. I always thought the model in these was Carmen Dell'Orefice, but I'm prepared to be wrong.

(http://i.imgur.com/SNc8eVe.jpg)


And if that floats your boat, check out the influence of Alexei Brodovich/Brodovitch some time.

http://lmgtfy.com/?t=i&q=Alexei+Brodovich
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on June 09, 2017, 07:55:30 AM
Never heard of Carmen ( I'm not into fashion photography).

She aged well...

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Carmen+Dell+Orefice+DF5XKMTSpHAm.jpg)


Big eyes help, of course... remember horror queen Barbara Steele?

(https://i.giphy.com/2afaER8EcjcOc.webp)



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 09, 2017, 08:35:41 AM
Quote from: pjme on June 09, 2017, 07:55:30 AM
Never heard of Carmen ( I'm not into fashion photography).

She aged well...

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Carmen+Dell+Orefice+DF5XKMTSpHAm.jpg)


Big eyes help, of course... remember horror queen Barbara Steele?

(https://i.giphy.com/2afaER8EcjcOc.webp)


Yeah, and the thing about Barbara Steele's eyes is that they're not particularly deep set, so that regardless of their size and shape they stand out. It's also easier to put a catchlight into them which is something else that unless the application of it is clumsy it's going to make her eyes look bigger still. It's kind of like how most little kids appear to have big eyes, because they're not (yet) deep set. But Barbara Steele - yeah, she's a good looking woman.

(http://i.imgur.com/vzkQHZ3.jpg)

(The key light here is pulling double duty by providing the catchlights too. And it's relatively far - hence the harder shadows - and the small size of the catchlights making her eyes even bigger)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on June 11, 2017, 05:31:23 AM
From CNN's top photos of the week.  He told the photographer that yes, he knew it was out there.  But hey, you just gotta mow that lawn...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 11, 2017, 07:43:55 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/Twister-Mower.jpeg?resize=551%2C600)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on June 11, 2017, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 11, 2017, 07:43:55 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/Twister-Mower.jpeg?resize=551%2C600)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Genius.  New lawnmowers in town! 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The Six on June 11, 2017, 01:11:01 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Sgotnzk.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 12, 2017, 12:50:26 PM
(http://www.ottodix.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1925-HugoSimons.jpg)

A visit at the local Fine Arts Museum. Good paintings by Otto Dix, Vlaminck, Rouault. And of course all those Chagalls.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 15, 2017, 08:10:42 AM
(https://images.cdn.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/styles/big-image/public/brands/c-seed_262.jpg?itok=xLiLv7X7)


A 262" 4K TV.  I want.  I think I have a spare $600K in one of my Cayman accounts.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on June 15, 2017, 10:28:18 AM
My nephew and his family checked into a nice hotel in Florida yesterday and found these. I suppose one could lead to the other...

(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19059478_10207969011777683_8980668065280943519_n.jpg?oh=8be927a69cfc88abf48d5a4aedd3f836&oe=59E7A4D2)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on June 15, 2017, 11:28:09 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 15, 2017, 08:10:42 AM
(https://images.cdn.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/styles/big-image/public/brands/c-seed_262.jpg?itok=xLiLv7X7)


A 262" 4K TV.  I want.  I think I have a spare $600K in one of my Cayman accounts.
No better way to watch grainy YouTube videos!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 15, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
Quote from: Brian on June 15, 2017, 11:28:09 AM
No better way to watch grainy YouTube videos!

...of douches who own their own learjet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 15, 2017, 12:37:12 PM
Quote from: George on June 15, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
...of douches who own their own learjet.

Someone uploaded a video of their learjet to YouTube?

e: ah, this 'Casey' person?  ???  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 16, 2017, 07:52:37 AM
(http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5943d9a39a7af51a008b4a82-1000/screen%20shot%202017-06-16%20at%2090754%20am.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 06:11:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/9zLvYbe.jpg)

When my ex and I split up we divided a lot of stuff between us and did so amicably. Over the years we had both collected old postcards (hers featuring fashion or cats, mine being interesting poses/visual compositions) and my favourite card of all was this one, found at an antique fair in York that she and I had visited not long after we met. I've only now noticed that she took it with her. It's just a card, but if there was one thing I wish she hadn't taken... ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 22, 2017, 07:28:06 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 06:11:20 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/9zLvYbe.jpg)

When my ex and I split up we divided a lot of stuff between us and did so amicably. Over the years we had both collected old postcards (hers featuring fashion or cats, mine being interesting poses/visual compositions) and my favourite card of all was this one, found at an antique fair in York that she and I had visited not long after we met. I've only now noticed that she took it with her. It's just a card, but if there was one thing I wish she hadn't taken... ;D

Are you still in touch, maybe she'll mail it to you someday?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on June 22, 2017, 07:53:30 AM
Quote from: George on June 22, 2017, 07:28:06 AM
Are you still in touch, maybe she'll mail it to you someday?

Joint custody? Weekend visits?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 08:13:24 AM
Quote from: George on June 22, 2017, 07:28:06 AM
Are you still in touch, maybe she'll mail it to you someday?

No. I don't believe so.

I think I was just surprised that she wanted to take it.

Quote from: Scarpia on June 22, 2017, 07:53:30 AM
Joint custody? Weekend visits?

More sinister: *receives envelope containing a torn off corner of card along with a note "100000 in unmarked bills in a brown bag behind the bus shelter - or I tear off two corners, but this time, s-l-o-w-l-y"*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on June 22, 2017, 08:36:10 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 08:13:24 AMMore sinister: *receives envelope containing a torn off corner of card along with a note "100000 in unmarked bills in a brown bag behind the bus shelter - or I tear off two corners, but this time, s-l-o-w-l-y"*

I thought you said it was amicable.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 08:52:25 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on June 22, 2017, 08:36:10 AM
I thought you said it was amicable.  :)

It was, yes. But now, away from my influence she might have fallen in with a crew of rogues, vagabonds and generic ne'er-do-wells.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 22, 2017, 08:52:43 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on June 22, 2017, 08:36:10 AM
I thought you said it was amicable.  :)

Maybe an auto-correct error with despicable?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on June 22, 2017, 09:02:05 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 08:52:25 AM
It was, yes. But now, away from my influence she might have fallen in with a crew of rogues, vagabonds and generic ne'er-do-wells.

Sounds like a heist is in order. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 09:14:50 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on June 22, 2017, 09:02:05 AM
Sounds like a heist is in order. :)

Sounds like a cool idea.  8) And I'm all for it.
Maybe one weekend if the forum is quiet and no one has tickets for a concert or is performing themselves?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on June 22, 2017, 09:26:05 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 09:14:50 AM
Sounds like a cool idea.  8) And I'm all for it.
Maybe one weekend if the forum is quiet and no one has tickets for a concert or is performing themselves?

Let's hope it turns out more "Ocean's 11" rather than "Reservoir Dogs."   8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 09:41:53 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on June 22, 2017, 09:26:05 AM
Let's hope it turns out more "Ocean's 11" rather than "Reservoir Dogs."   8)
??? Yeah.

Then again, we're talking about a team culled from members of this forum, which means the biggest problem to worry about is probably everyone being able to agree on which music to listen to in the unmarked panel van on the way there. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 22, 2017, 10:56:41 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 08:52:25 AM
It was, yes. But now, away from my influence she might have fallen in with a crew of rogues, vagabonds and generic ne'er-do-wells.

A step up then?  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 11:52:24 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 22, 2017, 10:56:41 AM
A step up then?  ;)

??? Huh. Thanks for nothing, Ken.  >:(

;D

I haven't even had a parking or speeding fine in my whole life. I'm a veritable angel.  0:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 22, 2017, 12:16:25 PM
Quote from: NikF on June 22, 2017, 11:52:24 AM
??? Huh. Thanks for nothing, Ken.  >:(

;D

I haven't even had a parking or speeding fine in my whole life. I'm a veritable angel.  0:)

A wise man picks sins they don't arrest you for.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 22, 2017, 12:25:26 PM
Quote from: Ken B on June 22, 2017, 10:56:41 AM
A step up then?  ;)

This post, in combination with the avatar . . . is perfect!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 22, 2017, 12:39:35 PM
Quote from: Ken B on June 22, 2017, 12:16:25 PM
A wise man picks sins they don't arrest you for.  ;)

I agree. And when you word it like that, it almost makes it sound a noble pursuit. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on June 22, 2017, 08:11:35 PM
The Doctor encounters the very first Cybermen

(http://asset-manager.bbcchannels.com/i/2eibv0p80e51000)

I think the new version of the earliest design looks quite amazing.

(http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/world-enough-promo-pics-12-e1497916265561.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 24, 2017, 09:03:55 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9b/bc/09/9bbc09f3385aba2be1fd81a226b86cd9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 09:27:27 AM
Let's go crazy!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on June 24, 2017, 10:49:58 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/IMG_7005.jpg)
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/IMG_0334.jpg)
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/Communist-Puns.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 24, 2017, 10:56:50 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on June 24, 2017, 10:49:58 AM
(http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/06/IMG_0334.jpg)

Especially wicked funny.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 24, 2017, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 24, 2017, 10:56:50 AM
Especially wicked funny.
You only say that because you didn't get the communism one.

;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 26, 2017, 09:18:10 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDC3_vtW0AA5nuv.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2017, 09:31:53 AM
Just like mine!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 18, 2017, 10:11:53 AM
Posting photos of cars is usually not my bag at all. 


(http://i.imgur.com/TBV99Bg.jpg)

I know that age is just a number and all that, but I feel I'm too old for this sort of thing now.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 18, 2017, 11:54:03 AM
Quote from: NikF on July 18, 2017, 10:11:53 AM
Posting photos of cars is usually not my bag at all. 


(http://i.imgur.com/TBV99Bg.jpg)

I know that age is just a number and all that, but I feel I'm too old for this sort of thing now.

A thing of beauty is a joy for all ages.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 18, 2017, 12:09:04 PM
Quote from: NikF on July 18, 2017, 10:11:53 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/TBV99Bg.jpg)

I know that age is just a number and all that, but I feel I'm too old for this sort of thing now.

I had a red Alpha Romeo at one point (1975-77), although not a GT Veloce (unfortunately) but still a cool automobile. Fun to drive.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2010/SgtRock_Germany_1975.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 18, 2017, 12:29:21 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 18, 2017, 12:09:04 PM
I had a red Alpha Romeo at one point (1975-77), although not a GT Veloce (unfortunately) but still a cool automobile. Fun to drive.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2010/SgtRock_Germany_1975.jpg)


Sarge

Completely unrelated to cars, but in that photo you're almost a twin of my roommate from senior year college (about four years after the date of that photo, so you can figure out the age difference on your own). Or would be, only he's never worn a uniform in his life.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on July 18, 2017, 12:34:57 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 18, 2017, 11:54:03 AM
A thing of beauty is a joy for all ages.

Yeah, you're right, Jeffrey.
It's up for auction, appears well maintained and it's RHD - so as a precaution I've removed the search and site from my browser history. ;D But...

(http://i.imgur.com/TT2il0y.jpg)



Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 18, 2017, 12:09:04 PM
I had a red Alpha Romeo at one point (1975-77), although not a GT Veloce (unfortunately) but still a cool automobile. Fun to drive.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2010/SgtRock_Germany_1975.jpg)


Sarge

Good stuff. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on July 18, 2017, 12:36:55 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 18, 2017, 12:29:21 PM
Completely unrelated to cars, but in that photo you're almost a twin of my roommate from senior year college (about four years after the date of that photo, so you can figure out the age difference on your own). Or would be, only he's never worn a uniform in his life.

reminds me of Jon Voight in Deliverance (sans uniform)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 18, 2017, 12:49:14 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 18, 2017, 12:29:21 PM
Completely unrelated to cars, but in that photo you're almost a twin of my roommate from senior year college (about four years after the date of that photo, so you can figure out the age difference on your own). Or would be, only he's never worn a uniform in his life.

That happens often to me, people telling me I look like someone they know or knew. Apparently I have quite a few doppelgängers...hopefully not of the Twin Peaks' variety  ???  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 18, 2017, 12:53:00 PM
Quote from: NikF on July 18, 2017, 12:34:57 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/TT2il0y.jpg)

Such a cool dashboard...and those toggle switches! How I miss toggle switches.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 21, 2017, 08:30:37 PM
(http://conductorscorner.com/%21Extras/Entries/2010/10/17_Portrait_of_Wagner_BY_RENOIR_files/renoir_Portrait%20of%20Richard%20Wagner%201882.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 22, 2017, 10:56:10 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/07/Harrison-Ford-cars.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on July 23, 2017, 01:52:46 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on July 21, 2017, 08:30:37 PM
(http://conductorscorner.com/%21Extras/Entries/2010/10/17_Portrait_of_Wagner_BY_RENOIR_files/renoir_Portrait%20of%20Richard%20Wagner%201882.jpg)

Isn't that the painting in which Wagner said that he looked like a Protestant priest?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 23, 2017, 10:53:33 AM
Quote from: Alberich on July 23, 2017, 01:52:46 AM
Isn't that the painting in which Wagner said that he looked like a Protestant priest?

Have no idea. I didn't even know Renoir painted his portrait until I saw it online s few days ago.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 24, 2017, 07:26:51 AM

Dare I say:  Renoir definitely not  at his best...  ;)

P.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 24, 2017, 07:28:00 AM
Just going to leave this here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 28, 2017, 08:13:43 AM
(http://www.bestmoviesbyfarr.com/static-assets/images/articles/background/2014/10/2-1mmgi3r.jpg)

Lana Turner
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost Sonata on July 30, 2017, 06:53:20 AM
Fun and funny postcard from London-based Chic Pix :

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on July 31, 2017, 08:42:21 AM
netfind
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DF5od3PXkAAnYvT.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on August 05, 2017, 07:07:45 AM
Quote from: Alberich on July 23, 2017, 01:52:46 AM
Isn't that the painting in which Wagner said that he looked like a Protestant priest?

Did he?  There are no Protestant priest except some Anglican clergy -- but then they aren't real Protestants.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 05, 2017, 07:10:46 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on August 05, 2017, 07:07:45 AM
Did he?  There are no Protestant priest except some Anglican clergy -- but then they aren't real Protestants.

I read it from somewhere - possibly from some biography about Wagner.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: zamyrabyrd on August 05, 2017, 07:19:19 AM
Quote from: George on July 28, 2017, 08:13:43 AM
(http://www.bestmoviesbyfarr.com/static-assets/images/articles/background/2014/10/2-1mmgi3r.jpg)
Lana Turner

Is she checking the straightness of the seams on her stockings or if her slip were showing?
(So much to be self-conscious about back then...)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 05, 2017, 07:47:40 AM
Quote from: George on July 28, 2017, 08:13:43 AM
(http://www.bestmoviesbyfarr.com/static-assets/images/articles/background/2014/10/2-1mmgi3r.jpg)

Lana Turner

When I first looked at this I thought it was part of an advertisement for Max Factor products, because there was a  period when drawing a seam on their legs was an option for a woman who couldn't get stockings. More exactly, Max Factor made a little machine that women could buy which applied the line straighter than they could free hand. But I'm wrong, because this photo appears to be from an later era. And it looks like a photojourno shot anyway. ;D

e: and Lana Turner did a lot of ad stuff for Max Factor.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bogey on August 06, 2017, 05:14:44 AM
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19601585_10155446908406369_3136081480083188703_n.jpg?oh=fb01c1eb5e4e8e88ff85dc3823f2495f&oe=5A37AA0D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 14, 2017, 09:10:07 AM
(https://whyevolutionistrue.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/b23d12da99037cdaf1367e3c9a728a31.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on August 15, 2017, 10:08:00 AM
(https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20799946_10210103882694997_2296798009463967285_n.jpg?oh=4a96f376b020ecd6104fba89e38b63da&oe=59ED61AD)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 28, 2017, 08:42:16 AM
(http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAqBeRi.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=490&y=562)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on August 28, 2017, 11:56:50 AM
In the south of France:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on August 28, 2017, 11:57:35 AM
And it is true !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 09, 2017, 07:15:18 PM
(https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17795938_10101434862790425_4844650950571275800_n.jpg?oh=36e6f5f550988089f53969b7a933d897&oe=5A18244E)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 18, 2017, 02:52:31 PM
(https://michaelimages.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/sunday61.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 25, 2017, 09:25:54 AM
(http://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/styles/ph3_660_400/public/2017/09/19/996866-1750729522.jpg?itok=a9YCclww)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 26, 2017, 12:34:59 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/WpdN1nT.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 01, 2017, 06:35:02 AM
(https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/nintchdbpict000357360582.jpg?strip=all&w=666)


Spanish democracy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on October 01, 2017, 06:49:40 AM
This is at least a certain example of verified police brutality there today. Not likeable.

https://twitter.com/Ian_Fraser/status/914447910129029122

(EDIT: not qualified, the video is from 2012 in stead)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on October 01, 2017, 06:59:31 AM
Quote from: Turner on October 01, 2017, 06:49:40 AM
This is at least a certain example of verified police brutality there today. Not likeable.

https://twitter.com/Ian_Fraser/status/914447910129029122
Look at the replies, the video is from 2012.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on October 01, 2017, 07:10:30 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 01, 2017, 06:59:31 AM
Look at the replies, the video is from 2012.

Thanks, you are right, from Tarragona in 2012.
Ouch, it´s from a news stream site I often follow, though this poster was a newcomer there, being retweeted.

Will edit my link above to avoid further misunderstandings & have informed the person that retweeted it.

EDIT: and he did delete it from his stream ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 05, 2017, 07:45:03 AM
(http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/russia-stadium-2018-Ekaterinburg.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 05, 2017, 09:42:45 AM
Really annoyed by stupid food labeling

(https://pics.onsizzle.com/scientifically-illiterate-verified-4990374.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 12, 2017, 11:04:31 AM
(https://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/print-covers/20171014_cuk400.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on October 13, 2017, 06:01:01 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 12, 2017, 11:04:31 AM
(https://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/print-covers/20171014_cuk400.jpg)

Someone's gonna have a fit...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 19, 2017, 06:48:34 PM
(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/medium/1/batman-memoir-chapter-1-zachary-kanin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on October 21, 2017, 10:00:34 AM
(https://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2017/10/Philosopjy-Institute-1.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SymphonicAddict on October 23, 2017, 06:02:56 PM
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/2405287/85314357.jpg)

It applies to the whole world.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kontrapunctus on October 24, 2017, 09:57:12 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/htdvIG5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Parsifal on October 24, 2017, 10:22:43 AM
Very accommodating staff!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 03, 2017, 03:26:40 PM
(http://www.24venezuela.com/media//images/thumbs/medium/4c218fb0f0fa883675b08fc9ce9d0a77d17739d0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 06, 2017, 05:23:34 PM
(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/medium/1/if-a-tree-falls-in-the-forest-and-hits-a-certain-individual-paul-noth.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 07, 2017, 12:40:49 PM
(https://assets.vogue.com/photos/58777086ef8cc6755100701c/16:9/pass/01-anton-corbijn1.jpg)

Kim Wilde, Anton Corbijn
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on November 13, 2017, 11:34:38 AM
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/23561870_1872294889477212_131674156912327364_n.jpg?oh=c4fdc88109edd36bc7099f61d8566b1b&oe=5AAA7808)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 13, 2017, 11:50:46 AM
Quote from: George on November 07, 2017, 12:40:49 PM
(https://assets.vogue.com/photos/58777086ef8cc6755100701c/16:9/pass/01-anton-corbijn1.jpg)

Kim Wilde, Anton Corbijn

Oh, yeah, nice. Back in the day I was a Kim Wilde fan. Have you seen the film Reckless (1984) with Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah? "Kids in America" was the soundtrack to the high school break-in.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 13, 2017, 04:16:59 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 13, 2017, 11:50:46 AM
Oh, yeah, nice. Back in the day I was a Kim Wilde fan. Have you seen the film Reckless (1984) with Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah? "Kids in America" was the soundtrack to the high school break-in.

Sarge

Hey Sarge,

I have not seen that one. I will look out for it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 14, 2017, 07:59:19 AM
T-rex hates pushups

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/TRexpushups%20-%20Copy.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on November 20, 2017, 04:10:14 AM
;D(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171120/a1b071311db7ebf8ffba1f4d14d9d2e7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on November 20, 2017, 04:23:18 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 14, 2017, 07:59:19 AM
T-rex hates pushups

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/TRexpushups%20-%20Copy.jpg)


Sarge

Quote from: jessop on November 20, 2017, 04:10:14 AM
;D(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171120/a1b071311db7ebf8ffba1f4d14d9d2e7.jpg)

Some great photos in this thread in the last few days,  but these two finally put me over the edge with laughter. Thanks to both of you.

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on November 21, 2017, 06:40:40 AM
(http://www.chappatte.com/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/N171119-small-950x534.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on November 21, 2017, 06:05:40 PM
When you think of it, it's to be expected that Buffalo Bill took his Wild West Show to Venice while touring Europe. But you don't think of it until an actual picture shows up.
(http://78.media.tumblr.com/8b7894385bd7faf5326e3994bdde466d/tumblr_ovm27sCEhQ1qdpvqio1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on November 21, 2017, 06:07:07 PM
And while on the topic of Venice
(http://78.media.tumblr.com/23e8e50c2d9818a8ef9d27538da001c6/tumblr_n0uktxtSw81rboqfio1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 15, 2017, 07:20:20 AM
Montreal photographer/filmmaker Ezra Soiferman shares his photo of Leonard Cohen in the first snowstorm of the season, as observed from the Montreal Musée des beaux-arts

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/Coheninsnow%20-%20Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 25, 2017, 12:19:45 PM
(https://s14.postimg.org/4na34czep/image1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 30, 2017, 07:20:28 PM
(http://www.galleryintell.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Avenue-de-Clichy_Louis-Aquetin.jpg)

Anquetin, Avenue de Clichy
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 31, 2017, 07:51:50 AM
Beautiful ! Probably Anquetin's most famous painting. He is less well known than his Beaux-Arts classmates Toulouse-Lautrec and van Gogh, but they share certain characteristics.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 31, 2017, 07:59:10 AM
This painting from Carl Fredrik Hill, a Swede artist, titled Dark Clouds Over The Cliffs (1876) is my current wallpaper on my computer:

(https://d2mpxrrcad19ou.cloudfront.net/item_images/305579/8358915_fullsize.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 31, 2017, 11:13:46 AM
(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/medium/1/would-you-say-this-is-a-must-win-david-sipress.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 06, 2018, 01:55:06 PM
(https://s17.postimg.org/7wy5xjpbj/8675309.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on January 06, 2018, 04:35:48 PM
A couple of Civil War based memes found on Facebook
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on January 06, 2018, 06:00:58 PM
You planning on a visit to John, Jeffrey?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 16, 2018, 03:28:52 PM
(http://www.wnd.com/files/2018/01/Cory-Booker-YTscreenshot.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 29, 2018, 03:17:20 PM
(https://fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/medium/1/i-know-what-real-leather-sounds-like-frank-cotham.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 11, 2018, 04:06:28 PM
A video. Watch the blue marble

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmb0Q0Q_7jo (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmb0Q0Q_7jo)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 12, 2018, 07:02:33 PM
Glorious

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5a8215a5/turbine/ct-1518474657-b4kcyosknt-snap-image/1024/1024x576)

Never forget the Murray Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 12, 2018, 07:56:50 PM
(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/maurice-ravel-french-composer-at-home-in-lyonslaforet-france-circa-picture-id135197989?k=6&m=135197989&w=0&h=6SGqQioz7TKp09isGEW9FI49uCmukORpiQisA1aRLDg=)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 13, 2018, 05:36:46 AM
The well-tailored composer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 17, 2018, 12:18:30 PM
The Guardian on February 17, 2018.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 28, 2018, 09:44:20 AM
A snowman in St Peter's Square
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on February 28, 2018, 12:30:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 28, 2018, 09:44:20 AM
A snowman in St Peter's Square

Looks fetchingly like an altar boy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 01, 2018, 04:40:49 AM
Quietly subversive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on March 01, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
Horn if you like Jesus
Write a texto while driving if you wanna meet him.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 01, 2018, 12:53:01 PM
Quote from: Spineur on March 01, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
Horn if you like Jesus
Write a texto while driving if you wanna meet him.

LOL
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 02, 2018, 04:28:22 AM
Well, that ought to discourage the Jews and Muslims!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 02, 2018, 07:35:53 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 13, 2018, 05:36:46 AM
The well-tailored composer.

Indeed. That's one thing about Ravel: he was always impeccably dressed.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on March 03, 2018, 05:12:07 AM
 http://reason.com/blog/2018/03/02/venus-willendorf-too-racy-for-facebook (http://reason.com/blog/2018/03/02/venus-willendorf-too-racy-for-facebook)

Sigh.

I'm less convinced that fb actually does or should have all the rights Reason assumes btw.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 06, 2018, 03:03:50 AM
(https://cdn.alphacomedy.com/15/2018/03_06_18_ebad1ac00e2331fcabaf7b4658742134.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2018, 05:59:56 AM
(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 06, 2018, 04:48:05 PM
From the Szyk Haggadah
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: kishnevi on March 06, 2018, 04:51:34 PM
And another, depicting the pre Passover ritual of searching for and destroying chamatz (leavened food)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 07, 2018, 02:13:24 AM
Last week I went (inspite of the cold...) to Cologne and Bonn.
Saw first Cologne's Dom again - one of the most impressive buildings in the world,imho - Schumann's "Rheinische" echoing in my head.
Then revisited the Ludwig Museum and went, later on, to the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn for "GURLITT: STATUS REPORT - Nazi Art Theft and its Consequences.
Excellent exhibition, meticulously prepared and very instructive.

"News that the Bavarian Public Prosecutor's office had seized the art collection of Cornelius Gurlitt (1932–2014), caused an international sensation when it was made public in November 2013. The 1500 works that the reclusive son of the art dealer Hildebrand Gurlitt (1895–1956) had inherited from his father raised suspicions: had they been looted by the Nazis before and during the Second World War?

To investigate these suspicions, the German government provided the funding necessary to conduct further research, while Cornelius Gurlitt agreed to restitute any work identified as looted. Thus far, four works have been returned to the heirs of their lawful owners. Gurlitt, who died in May 2014, bequeathed his collection to the Kunstmuseum Bern."

Two favorites:


(https://bestandsaufnahme-gurlitt.de/wp-content/uploads/bg-0010p-f-2-500x600.jpg)
Max Beckmann, selfportrait (1919)

and from the Ludwig Museum: Max Ernst - Die Jungfrau züchtigt das Jesuskind vor drei Zeugen: André Breton, Paul Eluard und dem Maler), 1926

(http://www.museum-ludwig.de/typo3temp/_processed_/csm_ernst_jungfrau_7528125a8d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 03:28:59 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on March 06, 2018, 04:48:05 PM
From the Szyk Haggadah


Beautiful iconography.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on March 07, 2018, 09:47:19 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Caspar_David_Friedrich_-_Der_M%C3%B6nch_am_Meer_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg/1200px-Caspar_David_Friedrich_-_Der_M%C3%B6nch_am_Meer_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)

The Monk by the Sea, by my favorite painter, Caspar David Friedrich.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on March 09, 2018, 01:49:29 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 02, 2018, 07:35:53 PM
That's one thing about Ravel: he was always impeccably dressed.

When it comes to elegant dressing, it's hard to beat Reynaldo Hahn.

(https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/jpegs/composers/reynaldo-hahn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on March 09, 2018, 02:27:39 AM
Quote from: pjme on March 07, 2018, 02:13:24 AM
Last week I went (inspite of the cold...) to Cologne and Bonn.
Saw first Cologne's Dom again - one of the most impressive buildings in the world,imho - Schumann's "Rheinische" echoing in my head.
Then revisited the Ludwig Museum and went, later on, to the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn for "GURLITT: STATUS REPORT - Nazi Art Theft and its Consequences.
Excellent exhibition, meticulously prepared and very instructive.

"News that the Bavarian Public Prosecutor's office had seized the art collection of Cornelius Gurlitt (1932–2014), caused an international sensation when it was made public in November 2013. The 1500 works that the reclusive son of the art dealer Hildebrand Gurlitt (1895–1956) had inherited from his father raised suspicions: had they been looted by the Nazis before and during the Second World War?

To investigate these suspicions, the German government provided the funding necessary to conduct further research, while Cornelius Gurlitt agreed to restitute any work identified as looted. Thus far, four works have been returned to the heirs of their lawful owners. Gurlitt, who died in May 2014, bequeathed his collection to the Kunstmuseum Bern."
(....)

Interesting: the Gurlitt case has been dragging out & I didn´t know about that exhibition.
As a curiosity, Hildebrand Gurlitt was related to Manfred Gurlitt (1890-1972), mostly known today for the opera "Die Soldaten" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_Gurlitt
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 09, 2018, 01:36:17 PM
Manfred Gurlitt's take on Wozzeck is in my cart at Amazon.ca. I'll pull the trigger in the next couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 09, 2018, 08:00:46 PM
Quote from: Florestan on March 09, 2018, 01:49:29 AM
When it comes to elegant dressing, it's hard to beat Reynaldo Hahn.

(https://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/jpegs/composers/reynaldo-hahn.jpg)

I didn't realize this was a competition, Andrei? :-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on March 15, 2018, 12:26:45 PM
Putin's guest anyone ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on March 16, 2018, 07:33:41 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/XLN49vR.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on March 16, 2018, 12:22:15 PM
All my respect for the photojournalists covering the syrian war

Mohammed Alragheb won international prize for this amazing photo

https://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2018/03/syrian-photographer-wins-7th-hipa-grand-prize-120000.html (https://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2018/03/syrian-photographer-wins-7th-hipa-grand-prize-120000.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on March 16, 2018, 12:41:17 PM
^^^Yeah, good stuff.

And although you're probably already aware of it, the Associated Press blog is a worthwhile visit https://apimagesblog.com along with their homepage http://www.apimages.com - I'd go as far as saying that the AP now a stronger pool of photographers and editors than there has been in quite some time.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on March 16, 2018, 12:42:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RK4mvk9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 16, 2018, 06:20:11 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/22/10/87/221087cae36305e380f69f7c2a587dc5--prince-meme-the-artist.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on March 23, 2018, 08:10:37 AM
True story. Female, first person to cycle to the South Pole ...

https://theplaidzebra.com/this-extreme-sports-traveler-became-the-first-person-to-cycle-to-the-south-pole/

Now wants to cycle across the Atlantic and paddle round Greenland  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on March 23, 2018, 08:13:28 AM
Zowie
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 30, 2018, 06:11:47 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sF_5MZxj4LU/ULOe1P128yI/AAAAAAAABWI/AI4VhrT0nrM/s1600/bob+dylan+paris+1966+b.+feinstein.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on March 30, 2018, 09:33:02 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0166/4148/products/unicorn-detail_grande.png?v=1478023403)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on March 30, 2018, 09:40:42 PM
Dilbert 2010
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 10:06:15 AM
(https://www.artistsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/67a138cd5ca326cfc9bcd66281d985fd.jpg)

This painting by Turner is my current wallpaper on my computer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on April 01, 2018, 11:50:05 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 10:06:15 AM
(https://www.artistsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/67a138cd5ca326cfc9bcd66281d985fd.jpg)

This painting by Turner is my current wallpaper on my computer.
It is inspired by Turner, but there are some later, un-Turneresque traits too. I checked, and it is by Albert Goodwin and from 1900!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 01, 2018, 12:18:33 PM
HAPPY EASTER!...as imagined by David Lynch  ;D

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/easterbunny.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 12:24:46 PM
Quote from: Turner on April 01, 2018, 11:50:05 AM
It is inspired by Turner, but there are some later, un-Turneresque traits too. I checked, and it is by Albert Goodwin and from 1900!

Ah, drats! Duped again. ;) Thanks for the correction.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Turner on April 01, 2018, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 12:24:46 PM
Ah, drats! Duped again. ;) Thanks for the correction.

There are lots of wrong attributions on the web, lately I saw a good deal of examples of landscape colour photographs that one could buy - but they were from other places than it was advertised ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 12:37:24 PM
Quote from: Turner on April 01, 2018, 12:31:34 PM
There are lots of wrong attributions on the web, lately I saw a good deal of examples of landscape colour photographs that one could buy - but they were from other places than it was advertised ...

Yeah, it's quite a normal occurrence to encounter mislabeled items when searching photos via Google or whatever search engine you're using.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on April 02, 2018, 07:49:50 AM
Curiously classic:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 15, 2018, 12:03:00 PM
(https://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/euthanasia-1-625x352.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 22, 2018, 12:38:38 PM
My Favorite Debussy and Ravel pianists:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on April 23, 2018, 11:22:49 AM
Great street art in Rome.  I dont think I need to say who is on the picture
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spineur on April 25, 2018, 10:38:35 AM
The photojournalist Abbas from Magnum passed away.  This is a photo he took in 1978 in South Africa at the time of the apparteid.  Amazing.  There are things that have improved in this world.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Draško on April 30, 2018, 02:01:44 AM
(https://s18.postimg.cc/5ki4riquh/Francoise_Hardy_at_Brands_Hatch_during_the_filming_John_Frankenh.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 30, 2018, 04:25:50 AM
Nice ! Looks so...parisian. Very fitting that the book she's holding has Amour in its title !  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Draško on April 30, 2018, 05:16:49 AM
Quote from: André on April 30, 2018, 04:25:50 AM
Nice ! Looks so...parisian. Very fitting that the book she's holding has Amour in its title !  ;D

It's Francoise Hardy, so definitely Parisian.  8) I was trying to figure out what is the book; it's by Andre Breton and has amour in the title but it doesn't seem to be L'Amour Fou ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 30, 2018, 11:28:02 AM
Quote from: Draško on April 30, 2018, 05:16:49 AM
It's Francoise Hardy, so definitely Parisian.  8) I was trying to figure out what is the book; it's by Andre Breton and has amour in the title but it doesn't seem to be L'Amour Fou ...

(https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9782258006256-us.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 30, 2018, 11:46:15 AM
Great find ! Not the same lady on the cover, though  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 30, 2018, 02:21:49 PM
hmm...looks like it was a multi-volume work:

(https://www.images-booknode.com/book_cover/547/histoires-d-amour-de-l-histoire-de-france,-tome-9---la-restauration-galante-546935-264-432.jpg) (https://www.le-livre.fr/resize.aspx?FileName=photos/RO8/RO80107606.jpg&NewWidth=254&NewHeight=341)

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQTWI0hb4EsjQI47LrhHlpt8-d7gzPX0aaXi_knjd8DbhotTQxD)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Baron Scarpia on April 30, 2018, 03:17:58 PM
Here.

(https://images.thestar.com/L_5LkP3xt2SGf99-RrCoMbG5vzU=/1086x724/smart/filters:cb(1525129200000)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/world/2018/04/30/israel-reveals-tens-of-thousands-of-documents-that-they-say-prove-iran-lied-about-missile-programs/netanyahu.jpg)

Is that the most inefficient CD storage unit you've ever seen? Iran must be in tough shape, if sanctions prevented them from ordering a CD cabinet from IKEA and that is the best they could come up with. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 30, 2018, 07:16:07 PM
A collage I made of some of my favorite American composers
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Draško on May 01, 2018, 02:26:08 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 30, 2018, 11:28:02 AM
(https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9782258006256-us.jpg)

So there was the catch, my brain went straight for Andre when I read Breton. Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 02, 2018, 12:20:35 AM
Quote from: Draško on April 30, 2018, 02:01:44 AM
(https://s18.postimg.cc/5ki4riquh/Francoise_Hardy_at_Brands_Hatch_during_the_filming_John_Frankenh.jpg)

Yeah, nice shot. And she's holding what appears to be a Minolta 16 or similar.
(Note: to experience the image quality produced by that camera, push tri-x to about 25600, dump in r09 at 1:1, agitate by kicking it around every five minutes, fix for a week or so in kosher salt, dry off using 40 to 60 grit sandpaper, and then finally, glue the resulting negative directly to your eyeballs)

Thread duty? -

I like this photo because that child doesn't give a damn about the environment it is in (yet) and also, it could have been me.

(https://i.imgur.com/8IETAvv.jpg)


The photo is by Nick Hedges. There are other examples of that aspect of his work here - http://www.shelterscotland.org/lifeworthliving

His own site is http://www.nickhedgesphotography.co.uk

I was thinking of putting this in the photography thread, but I believe it deserves a wider audience.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 02, 2018, 05:34:32 AM
Samuel Barber photographed by Yousuf Karsh:

(https://karsh.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Yousuf-Karsh-Samuel-Barber-1956-1556x1960.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 02, 2018, 05:53:28 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 02, 2018, 05:34:32 AM
Samuel Barber photographed by Yousuf Karsh:

(https://karsh.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Yousuf-Karsh-Samuel-Barber-1956-1556x1960.jpg)

That's a good shot. :) I hadn't seen it before.
When I think of Karsh it's usually the iconic (in the UK anyway) portrait of Churchill. Or the one of Hemingway wearing the turtleneck with what looks like half a dozen lights on him. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2018, 06:02:41 AM
There was a Karsh exhibit at the MFA in Boston during my tenure at the Gift Shop;  it was a constant pleasure.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on May 02, 2018, 06:08:35 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 02, 2018, 05:34:32 AM
Samuel Barber photographed by Yousuf Karsh:

(https://karsh.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Yousuf-Karsh-Samuel-Barber-1956-1556x1960.jpg)

He looks a bit like Sean Connery in that photo...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 02, 2018, 06:13:56 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2018, 06:02:41 AM
There was a Karsh exhibit at the MFA in Boston during my tenure at the Gift Shop;  it was a constant pleasure.

I bet it was. :)
And a coincidence with you mentioning the Boston MFA, because on my desk right now -

(https://i.imgur.com/N5Qpb4J.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 02, 2018, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: Alberich on May 02, 2018, 06:08:35 AM
He looks a bit like Sean Connery in that photo...

The name's Barber. Samuel Barber.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 07, 2018, 06:42:19 PM
Copland's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 08, 2018, 02:34:42 PM
(http://www.artnet.com/WebServices/images/ll00207lld9UzEFgCeECfDrCWvaHBOccSALE1357cc/maurice-grosser-chania-cafes.jpg)

By Maurice Grosser
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 10, 2018, 05:22:53 AM
Another Yousuf Karsh photo, but this one of Aaron Copland:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 16, 2018, 07:50:30 AM
Mahler's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 16, 2018, 10:35:54 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 16, 2018, 07:50:30 AM
Mahler's signature:

Eustar Marly
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on May 18, 2018, 01:00:31 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 16, 2018, 10:35:54 PM
Eustar Marly

turns out he's Bob's grandfather. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 20, 2018, 07:44:12 AM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 20, 2018, 10:28:59 AM
Shostakovich's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 20, 2018, 10:42:19 AM
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/7c605b3ccda7f26376c4d0efb1d4b0eb/tumblr_n84yfxxdpW1slixf5o1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 20, 2018, 10:43:39 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/a3/cf/3da3cf580661cf0ef9c1706c630dd2c9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on May 20, 2018, 01:32:45 PM
This one:

(http://img.over-blog-kiwi.com/0/55/16/13/20171116/ob_1f775a_le-ger.jpg)

Or this one:

(https://imgcs.artprintimages.com/img/print/peinture/fernand-leger-les-loisirs-c-1948_a-g-2647157-0.jpg)

Fernand Léger's art is sometimes found on cd covers. Magnifique!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 20, 2018, 07:18:41 PM
Barber's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 22, 2018, 12:10:46 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 20, 2018, 07:18:41 PM
Barber's signature:

I read Emanuel Barbu or Emanuel Roibu--- both being actual Romanian names.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 22, 2018, 09:31:43 AM
Was Barber a serial killer??
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on May 22, 2018, 09:37:04 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 10, 2018, 05:22:53 AM
Another Yousuf Karsh photo, but this one of Aaron Copland:
Great photo - he also photographed Vaughan Williams.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 23, 2018, 07:24:05 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 10, 2018, 05:22:53 AM
Another Yousuf Karsh photo, but this one of Aaron Copland:

In my small world, it's all there; face, title, score - a triad. It's obvious and can often be banal, but it works.
In any case, I like it. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 23, 2018, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 20, 2018, 10:43:39 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/a3/cf/3da3cf580661cf0ef9c1706c630dd2c9.jpg)

This is cool. But while I'm willing to be wrong, I'm sure the original looked different.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 24, 2018, 04:27:28 PM
I hate Twitter, and the phrase Best Tweet Ever usually links to some burn or snap. But this one is really thoughtful and thought-provoking.

https://mobile.twitter.com/politicalmath/status/999648440698130432 (https://mobile.twitter.com/politicalmath/status/999648440698130432)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 24, 2018, 05:04:17 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 20, 2018, 10:42:19 AM
(https://78.media.tumblr.com/7c605b3ccda7f26376c4d0efb1d4b0eb/tumblr_n84yfxxdpW1slixf5o1_500.jpg)

Sad (and true) as it is - love this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 24, 2018, 05:33:17 PM
Einstein!  :)

(https://www.cmuse.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Albert-Einstein-Violin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 24, 2018, 07:48:00 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on May 22, 2018, 09:37:04 AM
Great photo - he also photographed Vaughan Williams.

Indeed. Karsh photographed several composers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 25, 2018, 07:32:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nmJRPpm.jpg)

Susan Peters, actress. Maybe late 1940s?

This could be by Virgil Apger who was employed by MGM during the time the shot was taken. But I doubt it, because his forte was the production still (won an Oscar for it) and even allowing for the environment it doesn't look much like his work.

e: the photo is from 1944.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 25, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Quote from: NikF on May 25, 2018, 07:32:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nmJRPpm.jpg)

Susan Peters, actress. Maybe late 1940s?

This could be by Virgil Apger who was employed by MGM during the time the shot was taken. But I doubt it, because his forte was the production still (won an Oscar for it) and even allowing for the environment it doesn't look much like his work.

Great shot! The composition works so well. Definitely looks like the 1940s!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 25, 2018, 11:52:53 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 25, 2018, 07:37:37 PM
Great shot! The composition works so well. Definitely looks like the 1940s!

The biggest obstacle to getting that shot is closing down that park to get the clean background.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 26, 2018, 06:46:38 AM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 25, 2018, 11:52:53 PM
The biggest obstacle to getting that shot is closing down that park to get the clean background.

Yeah, I wonder if this one is hiding anyone/anything -

(https://i.imgur.com/DMISF9X.jpg)

;D


But the biggest obstacle to getting a shot like that is (as always) that you need to compose it with both newsprint and magazine stock in mind. And maybe more.

Even it was for a high quality magazine the tonal response of the medium was governed by at one end the paper for the white and then at the other by the amount of ink the printer and his press can put down for black. We used to have a book in which we'd keep updated notes about who was working locally, what they were using, and their skill. But back then even the small time guys were good.

Anyway, the rule of thumb was you would think in five tones with the aforementioned black and white predetermined. So you are left with three greys. That compromise would mean even when it's on crappy newsprint where detail is lost it'll still work well as an image. And then if/when it's also printed upmarket the bonus is it'll look even cooler.

No matter the subject or the job, the first thing you do is to ask if it's first use or single use and the second is to accept your hands are kind of tied.

That's a hell of an overbite but what a beautiful woman -

(https://i.imgur.com/OxOHWzM.jpg)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on May 26, 2018, 10:58:04 AM
(https://s7.postimg.cc/tszywdpln/o_decoy-police-woman-tv-series-1b66.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

1950s "scream queen," Beverly Garland (It Conquered the World, Not of This Earth, The Alligator People).  Publicity still from her television series, Decoy (1957-58).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 26, 2018, 07:14:11 PM
Quote from: NikF on May 25, 2018, 07:32:44 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/nmJRPpm.jpg)

Susan Peters, actress. Maybe late 1940s?

This could be by Virgil Apger who was employed by MGM during the time the shot was taken. But I doubt it, because his forte was the production still (won an Oscar for it) and even allowing for the environment it doesn't look much like his work.

Yikes! What a babe! Ah, Susan Peters...

(https://www.otrcat.com/images/susan-peters.jpeg) (http://www.dailyhoroscopes1.com/imgs/celeb/full/9286-0.jpg)

(https://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNTk0NTgzZTMtMGNiNy00MWU1LTkzOWMtZjE0YWE0ODA5NzY1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzk3NTUwOQ@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,758,1000_AL_.jpg) (http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/4819897/600full-susan-peters.jpg)

I read her biography via Wikipedia and such a tragic life. Quite unfortunate.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on May 26, 2018, 07:25:06 PM
(https://s7.postimg.cc/54q1ar2sr/hqdefault.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 26, 2018, 07:35:10 PM
Quote from: geralmar on May 26, 2018, 07:25:06 PM
(https://s7.postimg.cc/54q1ar2sr/hqdefault.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Is that a picture you like or is this the effect of the Susan Peters photos?    :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: aleazk on May 26, 2018, 07:40:35 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ca/a0/a1/caa0a15bb4387809b6cf3eaeddcd77a2--maurice-ravel-grand-pianos.jpg)

Impressionistic badassery...  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 26, 2018, 08:21:59 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 26, 2018, 07:14:11 PM
Yikes! What a babe! Ah, Susan Peters...

(https://www.otrcat.com/images/susan-peters.jpeg) (http://www.dailyhoroscopes1.com/imgs/celeb/full/9286-0.jpg)

(https://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BNTk0NTgzZTMtMGNiNy00MWU1LTkzOWMtZjE0YWE0ODA5NzY1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzk3NTUwOQ@@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,758,1000_AL_.jpg) (http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/4819897/600full-susan-peters.jpg)

I read her biography via Wikipedia and such a tragic life. Quite unfortunate.

Yeah, tragic indeed.
Here she is with the photographer Robert Coburn. I know she made at least one film then, but after that I've no idea.
(https://i.imgur.com/ea2XkIG.jpg)

I think Coburn is the guy who shot this of Rita Hayworth for 'Gilda'. But I could be wrong -

(https://i.imgur.com/BGr2LbU.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on May 26, 2018, 08:25:29 PM
Quote from: aleazk on May 26, 2018, 07:40:35 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ca/a0/a1/caa0a15bb4387809b6cf3eaeddcd77a2--maurice-ravel-grand-pianos.jpg)

Impressionistic badassery...  8)

Ravel?
If I've learned to recognise what composers look like it's almost fully down to seeing them when oor Mirror Image has them as his avatar.  8) ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 26, 2018, 09:51:40 PM
Quote from: NikF on May 26, 2018, 08:25:29 PM
Ravel?
If I've learned to recognise what composers look like it's almost fully down to seeing them when oor Mirror Image has them as his avatar.  8) ;D

True, but they change so fast that his avatar becomes a blur!   ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 26, 2018, 10:12:04 PM
Quote from: NikF on May 26, 2018, 08:25:29 PM
Ravel?
If I've learned to recognise what composers look like it's almost fully down to seeing them when oor Mirror Image has them as his avatar.  8) ;D

Quote from: Moonfish on May 26, 2018, 09:51:40 PM
True, but they change so fast that his avatar becomes a blur!   ;)

:)

Yep, Ravel it is. Here's a more recognizable photo:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on May 27, 2018, 04:33:08 PM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6ntmzxw2n/when-you-lied-on-your-cv-about-having-previous-sheepdog-27941696.png) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 27, 2018, 04:34:02 PM
Berg's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on May 28, 2018, 09:10:48 AM
(https://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/REDACTED.png?itok=7UPKVBGa)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 29, 2018, 03:26:04 PM
Martha Argerich

(https://media.guim.co.uk/86ede4d04af648d303c16f9bd23255bb6c260e75/0_668_2986_2186/2986.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 29, 2018, 03:31:01 PM
This is definitely data that can change one's perspective of life....

(https://www.economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/1600-width/images/print-edition/20180526_STC955.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 29, 2018, 03:38:48 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 29, 2018, 03:26:04 PM
Martha Argerich

(https://media.guim.co.uk/86ede4d04af648d303c16f9bd23255bb6c260e75/0_668_2986_2186/2986.jpg)

She looks very determined and confident with her apparatus.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Moonfish on May 30, 2018, 12:10:18 PM
Glenn Gould

(http://www.parkinggaragepolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Glenn-Gould-Source-Unknown.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 30, 2018, 11:17:26 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 30, 2018, 12:10:18 PM
Glenn Gould

(http://www.parkinggaragepolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Glenn-Gould-Source-Unknown.jpg)

I love the joy in this photo. Much more interesting than 'static' and 'professional' kind of photo that the one of Argerich appears to be.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 31, 2018, 08:28:42 PM
Bartok's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on June 19, 2018, 02:53:40 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/HkFGET2.jpg)

- Rafael de Penagos

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2018, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: NikF on June 19, 2018, 02:53:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HkFGET2.jpg)

- Rafael de Penagos

Nice. I like that too.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 28, 2018, 03:59:38 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjF10UYXoAAhYSY.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 30, 2018, 04:33:59 PM
(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36903189_1812870555456409_4310318170540867584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=09cc4d523811499912f140c91ba3c97e&oe=5BCF6D75)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 09, 2018, 03:51:32 PM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/h7ykkvxf3/IMG_20180810_001815_086.jpg)

I like this because it shows two great jazz guitar players. Far left, Barney Kessel, and far right, Herb Ellis.
Don't know who the other two are.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2018, 12:53:50 AM
That isn't Professor Siletsky on the far left?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on August 10, 2018, 01:35:04 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 30, 2018, 04:33:59 PM
(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36903189_1812870555456409_4310318170540867584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=09cc4d523811499912f140c91ba3c97e&oe=5BCF6D75)
Like this one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bwv 1080 on August 17, 2018, 05:38:31 AM
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39242338_2156454411291269_8164400098579578880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1f31b668b52a96a9644753ef7bca128f&oe=5C0F04AC)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 18, 2018, 05:32:27 AM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6i3241l4v/Debbie-_Harry-by-_Chris-_Stein-19.jpg)




I'd suggest the most important aspect of shooting a photo like this is getting out of the way.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 18, 2018, 06:00:44 AM
Quote from: NikF on August 18, 2018, 05:32:27 AM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/6i3241l4v/Debbie-_Harry-by-_Chris-_Stein-19.jpg)

I'd suggest the most important aspect of shooting a photo like this is getting out of the way.

Ah, Miss Harry.

I like this one too:

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/DHarry1024.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 18, 2018, 06:12:19 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 18, 2018, 06:00:44 AM
Ah, Miss Harry.

I like this one too:

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/DHarry1024.jpg)


Sarge

Yeah, that's a good one too. Taking creative advantage of the surroundings nicely. But also I think, a real smart arse of a shot with the photographer unapologetic about it.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on August 27, 2018, 06:38:40 AM
(https://www.biography.com/.image/ar_1:1%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_face%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_300/MTE5NTU2MzE2MzA3ODE3OTk1/thomas-mann-9397555-1-402.jpg)

I don't know why but this has to be my favorite photograph of Thomas Mann. I guess it's because I love his facial expression, so jovial.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 27, 2018, 08:33:20 AM
Stravinsky's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on August 27, 2018, 09:23:49 AM
Gelsey Kirkland by Richard Avedon.

(https://s33.postimg.cc/s4dko55kv/734ae65aa2eba6ae0c0893782ee71246--richard-avedon-ballet-dancers.jpg)

The first time I saw this photo it was in a magazine where it was cropped and also across the gutter (split between two facing pages) but still worked, maintaining an aspect that was wonderfully dynamic.
Avedon shot some good stuff with her. And I imagine at around that point in her life she was a particularly interesting subject.



e:
(https://s33.postimg.cc/m5zrearvj/IMG_20180827_182519_591.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on August 27, 2018, 10:24:35 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 27, 2018, 08:33:20 AM
Stravinsky's signature:

J. Shoony or J. Stroom.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 02, 2018, 06:05:08 AM
(https://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2018/08/Abbey-Road-smart-phones.jpeg?w=1004&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 03, 2018, 11:13:44 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/clcOQDn.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 03, 2018, 12:32:13 PM
Quote from: NikF on August 27, 2018, 09:23:49 AM
Gelsey Kirkland by Richard Avedon.
(https://s33.postimg.cc/s4dko55kv/734ae65aa2eba6ae0c0893782ee71246--richard-avedon-ballet-dancers.jpg)

A budding Gelsey wannabe  8)

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/dancer.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on September 03, 2018, 01:10:57 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 03, 2018, 12:32:13 PM
A budding Gelsey wannabe  8)

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/dancer.jpg)


Sarge

:laugh:

Yeah, why not? And look how free and expressive she is.  8) ;D Good stuff.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 06, 2018, 01:28:55 PM
(https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=100&image_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2Fe2c9046393fe38643a4129970fb72b13%2F206718342%2Fsothebys-painting-shredding-banksy-instagram.jpg&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=e9a6deb4c70a16e0e8b0b524a74b210cf76178e8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on October 10, 2018, 09:04:09 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/2yBpNh3T/R-6853266-1428014635-8706.jpeg.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I'd like the photograph even more without the telephone pole.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF on October 11, 2018, 11:57:39 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/W3ZHQ0YG/GL215881.jpg)

Despite the unpleasant nature I like this picture because it provides a couple of insights into West of Scotland life that still exists to this day.
Early 1970s, a march in protest at deployment of British troops in Norn Iron is interrupted by a loyalist. The man in the overcoat is a policeman. Notice that while both of his arms are being used to confront the attacker he's showing the outside of them. That's because the weapon he's facing is an open razor (if your inner arm or palm is sliced with one of those, it's harder to make a fist or simply push someone away) but despite that, the cop is so experienced and in control he hasn't even taken the cigarette out of his mouth.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 14, 2018, 07:30:51 AM
I received this chuckle-worthy email this morning.  Looks like William Randolph Bezos gave AmPo the green light to hire comedians in the marketing department.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 14, 2018, 02:25:40 PM
How about you delete that here, repost it in the Trump thread, and then we can have the protracted argument you're clearly wanting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on October 15, 2018, 11:30:17 AM
Yes, sewerage goes in the sewer. That's the basis of modern sanitation.

We have a thread for toxic political material, let's keep it there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on October 28, 2018, 07:44:32 PM
In honor of the one good thing that happened this weekend
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 29, 2018, 12:10:22 AM
The ever-changing screensaver at work offered this today:

(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511898542226-b256def31011?ixlib=rb-0.3.5&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&s=6bcd4fc1d098730ed641cd217cf43ee3&dpr=1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80&cs=tinysrgb)

which turns out to be part of the Stockholm Metro
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 03, 2018, 07:51:52 AM
(https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/thediplomat-dram6t_wsaaqzid-386x528.jpg)


Pornstache approves this message.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on November 03, 2018, 08:09:47 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrA0cj1VAAAixY7.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 03, 2018, 10:40:02 AM
Once again, Todd:

Quote from: SimonNZ on October 14, 2018, 02:25:40 PM
How about you delete that here, repost it in the Trump thread, and then we can have the protracted argument you're clearly wanting.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 03, 2018, 10:43:22 AM
I love it when people quote themselves on this forum, as if that lends additional weight to their frivolous utterances.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 03, 2018, 12:20:52 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on November 03, 2018, 08:09:47 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrA0cj1VAAAixY7.jpg)
Boo hiss.

If you want to call people who disagree with you racist please do it in the political thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 05, 2018, 10:31:24 AM
(https://c2.ptpimg.me/view/efc9a24472f145264493258540e7a3c445c300b8/https://ptpimg.me/73p3d4.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 08, 2018, 10:24:13 AM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/old%20fart.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on November 09, 2018, 10:55:59 AM
Mahler really made a splash in this concert.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 09, 2018, 11:22:00 AM
Quote from: North Star on November 09, 2018, 10:55:59 AM
Mahler really made a splash in this concert.
A Majestyk performance.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 03, 2018, 06:00:54 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2333/3789/files/Screenshot_20180424-081959_large.jpg?v=1524596339)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 06, 2018, 02:57:42 PM
(https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.12/article/5c07ef8bdda4c871398b4572.jpg)

Selfie while Paris burns? Woman's Burger King snap 'captures spirit of the era' (https://www.rt.com/news/445662-burger-king-photo-paris-riot/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 06, 2018, 02:57:42 PM
(https://cdni.rt.com/files/2018.12/article/5c07ef8bdda4c871398b4572.jpg)

Selfie while Paris burns? Woman's Burger King snap 'captures spirit of the era' (https://www.rt.com/news/445662-burger-king-photo-paris-riot/)

Now you're pedaling propaganda from the Russian Intelligence Service?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 06, 2018, 03:22:40 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 03:11:07 PM
Now you're pedaling propaganda from the Russian Intelligence Service?

I know the photographer is Russian. Does he work for the state in some way?

I like the photo for the juxtaposition, of course, but also for a variety of other aesthetic reasons.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 03:27:06 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 06, 2018, 03:22:40 PM
I know the photographer is Russian. Does he work for the state in some way?

I like the photo for the juxtaposition, of course, but also for a variety of other aesthetic reasons.

The photo is what it is. It was published by Russia Today, a division of the Russian state television network. The accompanying text is all about how the fact that a girl takes a selfie in a Burger King reveals that Western Democracy is corrupt and a sham. Same tactics they used to undermine Clinton and support Donald Trump.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 06, 2018, 03:42:42 PM
Ah, now I see. I saw the picture elsewhere found it on Google images and linked to it without realising what the source was or examining the text beyond the headline.

Mea culpa, then. In this instance the text wasn't why I linked.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 06, 2018, 03:44:18 PM
Amusing photo, nevertheless. Not clear she's posing for a selfie, maybe Facetime.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 05:28:09 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuE9OfyXgAgQSTW?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 12, 2018, 07:19:30 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 05:28:09 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuE9OfyXgAgQSTW?format=jpg&name=small)

They misspelled Bigger.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 22, 2018, 03:16:15 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f6/ac/8e/f6ac8e6bdda0f3672ff27a0d18619e91--too-funny-funny-pics.jpg)

Ht, Peter Power Pop
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 22, 2018, 03:32:35 PM
Nice one, Ken!  ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 26, 2018, 06:59:06 AM
(https://www.insideedition.com/sites/default/files/styles/931x523/public/images/2018-12/122218-goose-size1280x720.jpg?h=c673cd1c&itok=ED6SOJsR)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 02, 2019, 06:13:38 PM
You Matter  ;D :D ;D

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/SCIENCEYOUMATTERcopy.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 26, 2019, 09:09:08 PM
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50310970_360991511121415_7465042924435144704_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQk13bbaEPu0nceTlBtuKFEpbngplrJcqTxcgqKpWXhjZ5-v2G_1jI1ZS7V587-qvm0&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=2f76c352360251c4ac09356d5fb644f7&oe=5CC4CA82)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 26, 2019, 09:21:23 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 09, 2018, 10:55:59 AM
Mahler really made a splash in this concert.

How do you not know it's Berg? ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:03:59 AM
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/554503_550924801586453_402365624_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=cfaac59b01687baf6358deac696032bf&oe=5CF5A5C7)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 27, 2019, 07:20:24 AM
(http://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lc99kpXDzh1qb0fpdo1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on January 27, 2019, 08:50:33 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 26, 2019, 09:09:08 PM
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50310970_360991511121415_7465042924435144704_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQk13bbaEPu0nceTlBtuKFEpbngplrJcqTxcgqKpWXhjZ5-v2G_1jI1ZS7V587-qvm0&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=2f76c352360251c4ac09356d5fb644f7&oe=5CC4CA82)
Very funny.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 27, 2019, 01:54:37 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on January 21, 2008, 02:10:30 PM
As long as they aren't eating your garden (and grapes and fruit trees and... :( )  :)

8)

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Now playing:
Les Concert de Nations / Jordi Savall - Bia 406 Op 55 Symphony #3 in Eb 2nd mvmt - Marche funebre: Adagio assai
Hi Gurn,

I just started checking out this thread (trying to do it from the beginning, but don't know whether or not I have the time--and energy--to check out all of the postings) and wanted to say that it's lovely to see that there's a project (from what I understand?) to reforest some areas of Texas (what was it like before??).  Lovely to see all of the wildlife, but must admit that I have mixed feelings about deer as I know several people personally who have suffered from Lyme disease.  Do you have many ticks in your area and is there much of a problem with that?

Sounds also that you enjoy gardening (guessing here by your response); deer and other animals can do a lot of damage to ones gardens--including veggie gardens--if not fenced in well (though other critters can burrow under fences).  A challenge for everyone who loves to garden including yours truly.

Hope that all is progressing well,

Best wishes,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 01, 2019, 03:40:25 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0v89idx_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 04, 2019, 02:37:06 PM
(https://pics.me.me/oh-look-a-canadian-uber-30173410.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 06, 2019, 08:29:04 AM
Quote from: André on February 04, 2019, 02:37:06 PM
(https://pics.me.me/oh-look-a-canadian-uber-30173410.png)

Funny!   ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on February 20, 2019, 09:13:16 PM
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52845262_2176605629060783_6739738435516366848_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&_nc_eui2=AeFIqruSGHevijnnlUOWKBO4TRTF0xzDhv2ajccxf9P1cfXgV1S1s5Ut9Md_P0UKIKm4r5q-8ePRQsvSDhbgD37za6RyER1Vu7Mhp_f_qEUb6A&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=205c6ad5b4d07c1cd90672e255584b17&oe=5CE5C663)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 07, 2019, 05:01:04 PM
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MBjU5IQmSfM/XG03AbE-aFI/AAAAAAAAELk/gFWrSoEYmpUtJZzth_P9XN0SaGKQ9jlkgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3253.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 09, 2019, 05:26:10 AM
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/8E34/production/_105940463_gettyimages-1128808437.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 09, 2019, 08:41:20 AM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K-407WLlvQ4/XF1wjovxLBI/AAAAAAAAEKA/BIYrc9n4kykwjelynWJsASJLaJsXBNHGACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3206.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on March 09, 2019, 09:40:21 AM
Quote from: George on March 09, 2019, 08:41:20 AM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K-407WLlvQ4/XF1wjovxLBI/AAAAAAAAEKA/BIYrc9n4kykwjelynWJsASJLaJsXBNHGACLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3206.jpg)
Shoot me now.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 10, 2019, 10:11:09 AM

Love that sticker on the album cover... ::)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Hp0u5JcEL._SX522_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on March 15, 2019, 06:33:51 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/j21bYkZJ/R-1017120-1315739073-jpeg.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

1971.  Album cover.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on March 15, 2019, 11:33:59 PM
duuuuuude:

(https://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Pie+and+pi+happy+pi+day_0a7279_3456050.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 17, 2019, 08:44:44 AM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rp5LGP9UCDg/XF1vkZ_XmII/AAAAAAAAEIs/0XpnaJc_Yk804x_Lmua_1BPylvUD3OLxgCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_3191.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 23, 2019, 06:33:08 PM
Happy Thursday.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on March 26, 2019, 03:41:21 PM

(https://babylonbee.com/img/articles/article-3922-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 26, 2019, 06:06:43 PM
I'm absolutely in love with the art of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and of his works, I particular like this one a lot:

[Click to enlarge]
(https://cdn2.oceansbridge.com/2017/07/25022359/Moonlit-Landscape-1874-Jean-Baptiste-Corot-Oil-Painting.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF4 on March 27, 2019, 03:47:50 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/sf4NdD0K/201-avendo-couv-6-jpg-6-1.jpg)

Two approaches by Avedon. The first is Brooke Shields. I love that shadow on the (camera) right side of her face - graduated tonality and all that - but it's flattering to the point of not needing fill to get rid of the potential double chin. He just carries it on under. What a pretty girl. I had an ex I'd often light that way.
On the minus side, I don't like the crop. And speaking of crops -

(https://i.postimg.cc/QMnWW5tS/fc9e413dc10d193871714e2efd905df7.jpg)

- if that wasn't originally 6x6 I'll eat my hat. Anyway, the real Rocky. Or more exactly, the real Rocky and Suzie Q, his punishing right hand. His record: fights - 49, Wins - 49, Wins by KO - 43, Losses - 0
That's one of only two photographs I have on my wall that were taken by other photographers, with the second being an Anton Bruehl shot of Louis Armstrong.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF4 on March 27, 2019, 03:56:29 AM
And on a lighter note -

(https://i.postimg.cc/dtpC1GhB/DNUqf-V-WAAEz74y.jpg)

TRAE SNOOZY

;D  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 07, 2019, 09:12:57 PM
on the page-a-day art calendar I have today's work is a Gauguin I haven't seen before:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fb/c9/19/fbc919178e7db526ad1b4c216e1d3b7b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on April 12, 2019, 09:46:15 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/gcQb7cbP/041019-LG-EV-MT-EHT-feat.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on April 12, 2019, 11:50:03 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 26, 2019, 06:06:43 PM
I'm absolutely in love with the art of Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and of his works, I particular like this one a lot:

[Click to enlarge]
(https://cdn2.oceansbridge.com/2017/07/25022359/Moonlit-Landscape-1874-Jean-Baptiste-Corot-Oil-Painting.jpg)
Great painting - I agree.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 23, 2019, 08:16:33 PM
A few of my favorite symphonists:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 27, 2019, 04:18:52 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cxge3XwVIAAvI7X.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LUmlzKm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 27, 2019, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 27, 2019, 04:18:52 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cxge3XwVIAAvI7X.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/LUmlzKm.jpg)

Dhmo.org
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 27, 2019, 05:10:23 PM
Quote from: Ken B on April 27, 2019, 04:43:44 PM
Dhmo.org

Heh. That's really well done. Perhaps a little too well done...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 27, 2019, 05:13:07 PM
I'll drink to that  :).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 27, 2019, 05:20:18 PM
a joke my doctor told me:

Two chemists go to a bar. The first one says "I'd like a glass of H20". The second one says "I'd like a glass of H2O, too", and he died shortly after.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 28, 2019, 04:58:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hY9jqwO.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on April 28, 2019, 05:24:20 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 28, 2019, 04:58:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hY9jqwO.jpg)
Stealing that.
That is truly brilliant.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 28, 2019, 06:36:02 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 28, 2019, 04:58:52 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hY9jqwO.jpg)

The age of vanity is amongst us. ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JimL on April 29, 2019, 05:51:30 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 04, 2019, 06:47:26 AM
(https://cdn.hillreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-29-at-3.45.04-PM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 04, 2019, 07:20:19 PM
(http://www.tutti-magazine.fr/upload/content/pages/img/Herbert-Blomstedt-Hilary-Hahn.jpg)

This photo is still a mystery to me. I hope it signifies that Hahn will, at some point, work with Blomstedt and record the Nielsen Violin Concerto.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 04, 2019, 08:14:32 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmIRdImocD8/maxresdefault.jpg)

I'm jealous of this girl's eyebrows.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 25, 2019, 06:04:59 AM
(https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/5fc0b9043375d4438073959399ba4918?width=650)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on May 25, 2019, 07:32:11 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtz9mhMC/storm-1.png) (https://postimages.org/)


Thunderstorm photographed at 37,000 feet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 02, 2019, 12:05:19 PM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/SCHRODINGERS%20CAT%20IS%20ALIVE%20DEAD%20-%20Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on June 02, 2019, 03:28:59 PM
The metropolitan museum in NY has made hundreds of art books available online to download for free

http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/download-422-free-art-books-from-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html (http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/download-422-free-art-books-from-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 04, 2019, 06:17:10 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 02, 2019, 03:28:59 PM
The metropolitan museum in NY has made hundreds of art books available online to download for free

http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/download-422-free-art-books-from-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html (http://www.openculture.com/2015/03/download-422-free-art-books-from-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html)

Many thanks for sharing this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: NikF4 on June 12, 2019, 05:46:45 AM
In response to the crap photo of a pair of legs posted in the worst looking cd cover thread.

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SWc76dB/892b144078e5b4d2440191713b23ca3c.jpg)

I don't knosy exactly, but this might be by John Rawlings and if so for Conde Naste. And an educated guess is that it's magazine shot that originally ran across the gutter for editorial reasons.
Even wilder guess: that piece of seaweed (or whatever it was) near her left leg was placed there to perform a similar role to that of punctuation, don't you think? I mean, the eye embarks on a long journey over those gams, so why not?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on June 24, 2019, 04:06:36 PM
(https://imgc.artprintimages.com/img/print/escher-get-your-ass-up-here-new-yorker-cartoon_u-l-phbt3u0.jpg?h=900&w=900)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 24, 2019, 04:13:11 PM
Quote from: NikF4 on June 12, 2019, 05:46:45 AM
that piece of seaweed (or whatever it was) near her left leg was placed there to perform a similar role to that of punctuation, don't you think?
I thought it was poop.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on June 24, 2019, 07:25:52 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzGfB8tN/VO7fDP3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 01, 2019, 03:27:44 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GxqYtm1CLn4/maxresdefault.jpg)

So... the whole Belle Delphine thing... obviously, she's good in the looks department (I'd say 10/10), but her whole shtick is... I don't know what to think.

Better than being basic and boring, but probably too far gone, overshooting being interesting and just going straight into creepy territory.

But regardless, she doesn't really do much, I think, to deserve so much fame, tbh.


(also just noticed the dog toy matches up with the last post, except you would have to think that the dogs haven't yet been traumatized by her yet, though the cat looks like it has).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 04, 2019, 09:27:58 AM
Found on Reddit  ;D

(https://external-preview.redd.it/PmwKXSIpRtTiDOSxETha4AEeXB6uH-3TRpfUaV-d8sk.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=652b02964b493583dd111e55e8925ecef49efdc2)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on July 05, 2019, 03:56:37 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqhwJw8V/2-cute-cats.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 08, 2019, 04:58:03 PM
(https://scontent.fybz2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/65296447_2870063583020727_1416591428103962624_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&_nc_oc=AQl2lv6iqkfyt40hKj_WqLmLhL9Dp_0HIn36ysK63shEY7QYTQOPV2gzFaupXifoujA&_nc_ht=scontent.fybz2-1.fna&oh=3664a4d5f60fd3b4c195f1ab99d23f1a&oe=5DA9B550)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on July 11, 2019, 08:36:13 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/tTz3w7dw/download.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on July 22, 2019, 04:05:59 AM
(https://img.yle.fi/uutiset/luonto/article10888297.ece/ALTERNATES/w960/karhu%20hirvi%20riistakamera)

Finnish Border Guard camera catches bear killing elk near Russia (https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/border_guard_camera_catches_bear_killing_elk_near_russia/10888453)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on July 22, 2019, 04:23:03 AM
Quote from: geralmar on July 05, 2019, 03:56:37 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqhwJw8V/2-cute-cats.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Wonderful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 26, 2019, 10:21:56 AM
(https://pics.me.me/%3E-complaining-about-unrealistic-depictions-of-women-in-videogames-feminist-55216599.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 08, 2019, 08:01:54 PM
A match made in hell!  ;D

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/164/559/68d.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 20, 2019, 12:46:31 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPTj1S1m/5-E2285-BC-DBE4-4-A89-8-C1-B-8246-ABF293-B1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 23, 2019, 08:31:59 PM
I don't have a picture of it but the other day a girl sitting in front of me on the bus had a tattoo that said: Leviticus 19:28
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2019, 01:23:01 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 23, 2019, 08:31:59 PM
I don't have a picture of it but the other day a girl sitting in front of me on the bus had a tattoo that said: Leviticus 19:28

She's in the running for Queen of Irony  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on August 24, 2019, 01:30:22 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2019, 01:23:01 PM
She's in the running for Queen of Irony  ;D

Sarge
I saw (but cannot find) a picture of the Tahoe National park sign for the Donner Pass historical site picnic area.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2019, 01:56:00 PM
Quote from: Ken B on August 24, 2019, 01:30:22 PM
I saw (but cannot find) a picture of the Tahoe National park sign for the Donner Pass historical site picnic area.

;D :D ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2019, 01:56:30 PM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/Ball.jpg)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on August 24, 2019, 06:18:20 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRWkLC3T/5d5f307325000032006fbf91.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

26 lb. shelter cat, Philadelphia PA, U.S.A.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on August 26, 2019, 07:33:53 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 24, 2019, 01:56:30 PM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/Ball.jpg)

Sarge

  I got quite a laugh out of this one. Thanks, Sarge.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on September 03, 2019, 07:04:44 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1397/2377/products/dark-humor-is-like-food-not-everyone-gets-it-tee-shirt_2048x.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 07, 2019, 05:53:51 AM
(https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10347504_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 19, 2019, 04:43:45 AM
(http://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAIZbmj.img?h=582&w=1119&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=2373&y=1585)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 19, 2019, 03:16:39 PM
Yes, because "democracy" is defined in the dictionary as the absolute rule of one man.

and how about we leave the political stuff in the political threads?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 19, 2019, 04:23:19 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 19, 2019, 03:16:39 PM
and how about we leave the political stuff in the political threads?


It is a picture I like.  I posted it in the "Pictures I like" thread.  Feel free to contact the moderators if you disagree with someone posting a picture they like in this thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 19, 2019, 04:28:01 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 19, 2019, 04:23:19 PM

It is a picture I like.  I posted it in the "Pictures I like" thread.  Feel free to contact the moderators if you disagree with someone posting a picture they like in this thread.

No, honey, you were being deliberately provocative.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 19, 2019, 04:31:10 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 19, 2019, 04:28:01 PM
No, honey, you were being deliberately provocative.


Incorrect.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 19, 2019, 04:47:33 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ssh3XPisnSY/XauuM1agXNI/AAAAAAAAAWU/acONGDQNyDkcQWFvVy714uHKOb9gUSccQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_0183.PNG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 19, 2019, 06:16:44 PM
My man Heitor enjoying a cigar while reading through a score:

(https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/media/personen/personen-v/villa_lobos_heitor_582w.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on October 19, 2019, 06:22:17 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on October 19, 2019, 06:16:44 PM
My man Heitor enjoying a cigar while reading through a score:

(https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/media/personen/personen-v/villa_lobos_heitor_582w.jpg)

He looks like he is expecting to find a misprint!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 19, 2019, 06:24:41 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 19, 2019, 06:22:17 PM
He looks like he is expecting to find a misprint!

Indeed and then he'll call his publisher and light them up with a lot of Portuguese curse words. :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 20, 2019, 05:32:59 AM
(https://img.memecdn.com/genderfree-halloween_o_3377699721005267.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 28, 2019, 05:27:48 PM
(http://erichatheway.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_1822-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 29, 2019, 12:38:19 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 20, 2019, 05:32:59 AM
(https://img.memecdn.com/genderfree-halloween_o_3377699721005267.jpg)

:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 29, 2019, 12:38:35 AM
Quote from: George on October 28, 2019, 05:27:48 PM
(http://erichatheway.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_1822-1.jpg)

I hope it doesn't ring a bell to you.  :laugh:.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 29, 2019, 09:59:30 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 29, 2019, 12:38:35 AM
I hope it doesn't ring a bell to you.  :laugh:.

Fortunately, no.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 29, 2019, 10:02:32 AM
Quote from: George on October 29, 2019, 09:59:30 AM
Fortunately, no.  :D

I am relieved.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 01, 2019, 08:46:19 AM
(http://figures-of-speech.com/img/2019/10/alex-gregory_stone-age-wisdom_new-yorker_2013_708x394.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 01, 2019, 10:10:53 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 01, 2019, 08:46:19 AM
(http://figures-of-speech.com/img/2019/10/alex-gregory_stone-age-wisdom_new-yorker_2013_708x394.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 09, 2019, 06:30:48 AM
(https://i0.wp.com/investingmatters.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2019-11-04_9-25-06.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on November 10, 2019, 04:01:57 AM
I saw this outside a toilet this morning and thought of the thread.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 10:49:40 AM
(https://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-14-at-9.28.09-PM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 16, 2019, 03:45:49 PM
I don't get it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 16, 2019, 05:18:00 PM
Oh, I've seen waaaay better AOC memes out there. You aren't even trying.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:02:46 PM
Quote from: greg on November 16, 2019, 05:18:00 PM
Oh, I've seen waaaay better AOC memes out there. You aren't even trying.

I like the subtle approach.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 16, 2019, 07:08:23 PM
Could someone explain the joke? Because I really don't get it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on November 16, 2019, 07:21:41 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnQg9fXR/homeless-cat-hired-employee-dr-leon-advogato-8-5d88a9aa14849-70.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

There is a back story:

https://www.boredpanda.com/homeless-cat-hired-employee-dr-leon-advogato/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Newsletter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 16, 2019, 07:23:12 PM
AOC is one of a number of people who have said they think Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, and his suicide faked to cover it up.

It's possible that at one point she misspoke the name as Einstein, although a quick Google search yields no actual evidence of her doing so. It woukd be typical of the Trumpian right to mock her for that.

If you don't think that's much of a joke, it's because it's not.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:28:12 PM
Quote from: JBS on November 16, 2019, 07:23:12 PM
AOC is one of a number of people who have said they think Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, and his suicide faked to cover it up.

It's possible that at one point she misspoke the name as Einstein, although a quick Google search yields no actual evidence of her doing so. It woukd be typical of the Trumpian right to mock her for that.

If you don't think that's much of a joke, it's because it's not.
Wow. You really do not get the joke.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 16, 2019, 07:32:14 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:28:12 PM
Wow. You really do not get the joke.

I get the joke. I think it's a lousy joke that has no real humor in it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:34:07 PM
Quote from: JBS on November 16, 2019, 07:32:14 PM
I get the joke. I think it's a lousy joke that has no real humor in it.
I think that about jokes I don't get too.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 16, 2019, 07:50:50 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:28:12 PM
Wow. You really do not get the joke.

So for the second time today I have to ask of someone unnecessarily stringing something out: by all means enlighten us then.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on November 17, 2019, 04:38:27 AM
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."

― Albert Einstein
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 17, 2019, 06:07:14 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 16, 2019, 07:50:50 PM
So for the second time today I have to ask of someone unnecessarily stringing something out: by all means enlighten us then.


Every day this forum provides a chuckle.  Every single day.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 20, 2019, 12:43:00 PM
(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/40b25ae1ecd4015e87fe041b8ebf8922b9ea1d2f08c2103c1b2bb2433704d94e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 23, 2019, 08:05:05 AM
(https://static.pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gq_vindeman_iud_11-22-19.jpg)

(https://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/11/IMG_2260.jpg?resize=580%2C453&ssl=1)

(https://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/11/IMG_0841.jpg?resize=580%2C425&ssl=1)

(https://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-22-at-8.22.49-AM.png?resize=580%2C525&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 25, 2019, 09:17:38 AM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/mytwohobbies.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 25, 2019, 09:34:07 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 25, 2019, 09:17:38 AM
(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/mytwohobbies.jpg)

Possum, the other yellow meat.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on November 25, 2019, 08:42:20 PM
LOL it's nice to see a picture that's not being used in the American political war. Well not yet anyway :).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on November 26, 2019, 12:12:45 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 23, 2019, 08:31:59 PM
I don't have a picture of it but the other day a girl sitting in front of me on the bus had a tattoo that said: Leviticus 19:28
I have one that reads "2nd Thessalonians 2:11 acquired at age 16. Soon after thrown out of home, not for the tattoo but for coming screaming out of the closet.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 28, 2019, 04:42:20 PM
The cover image for the Naxos British String Quartet [Maggini Quartet] box
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81NUOZxjTeL.jpg)
Winchester Hill Sunset credited to Simation.
[The Amazon image is cropped; the actual image extends over all six sides and has a much broader range, both horizontally and vertically.]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on November 28, 2019, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 25, 2019, 09:34:07 AM
Possum, the other yellow meat.
As a 73 three year old dope smoker I resent that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on November 30, 2019, 06:57:10 AM
You will have to click through to see the picture, which is a nice baby picture. But it's worth it.


https://spinstrangenesscharm.wordpress.com/2019/11/29/the-perfect-aryan-poster-baby-was-actually-jewish/?fbclid=IwAR00CIlUBv4t9C3QFSEWHNO-sTUxfN_yRqxNqmPrKdgm8YOpAmuHcVpJkEk
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 07, 2019, 11:03:24 AM
(https://i0.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-01-at-5.35.30-PM.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 07, 2019, 08:49:29 PM
True, they've just realised not even one day of peace is on offer :'(.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 07, 2019, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 16, 2019, 07:34:07 PM
I think that about jokes I don't get too.
How about this one :-
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 07, 2019, 10:36:33 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c5/7a/e3/c57ae3bbdbd2becf0c59df340be30f86.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 09, 2019, 06:13:40 PM
I think this painting from Alexei Savrasov captures the essence of Rachmaninov's music:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PsbjI9CeI7A/UDepPKaR7_I/AAAAAAAALko/Vetw1DZ3DsY/s1600/Alexei+Savrasov+-+Winter+Landscape%252C+Rime.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 09, 2019, 07:01:13 PM
"Argument in the Monestary" Gustav Doré.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 09, 2019, 08:24:26 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 09, 2019, 07:01:13 PM
"Argument in the Monestary" Gustav Doré.

Dore was great at imagining these fantastic scenes and drawing them realistically, they're very believable 8).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 09, 2019, 09:07:41 PM
Quote from: 2dogs on December 09, 2019, 08:24:26 PM
Dore was great at imagining these fantastic scenes and drawing them realistically, they're very believable 8).
I particularly like that one due to my contempt for various branches of theology.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 10, 2019, 03:14:57 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 09, 2019, 06:13:40 PM
I think this painting from Alexei Savrasov captures the essence of Rachmaninov's music:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PsbjI9CeI7A/UDepPKaR7_I/AAAAAAAALko/Vetw1DZ3DsY/s1600/Alexei+Savrasov+-+Winter+Landscape%252C+Rime.jpg)

Rachmaninoff is not always that bleak.

Sometimes he's like this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov4.jpg)

Other times, like this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov2.jpg)

And even this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov42.jpg)

Anyway, nice find.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 10, 2019, 10:42:24 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 09, 2019, 09:07:41 PM
I particularly like that one due to my contempt for various branches of theology.

Ha yes, I have visited the Victorian Gothic John Rylands Library in Manchester and looked in amazement at an entire room filled with old books on theology, wondering how many would ever be looked at again ???.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 10, 2019, 11:45:28 PM
Worry not, there'll be an obscure PH D written on something like 'Sin that Results in Physical Death in The Old Testament" or 'The Concept of the Kingdom' requiring a detailed familiarity with that lot.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 10, 2019, 11:50:35 PM
Whilst on matters theological, I'm rather fond to this.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 11, 2019, 06:28:56 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 10, 2019, 11:50:35 PM
Whilst on matters theological, I'm rather fond to this.

That's nice, it's even got Her Holiness Princess Diana in it 0:). It reminds me of some of the collage Tarot decks.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2019, 07:33:09 AM
(https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/versus_bracket.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 12, 2019, 06:44:57 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 10, 2019, 03:14:57 AM
Rachmaninoff is not always that bleak.

Sometimes he's like this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov4.jpg)

Other times, like this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov2.jpg)

And even this:

(https://www.freeart.com/gallery/s/savrasov/savrasov42.jpg)

Anyway, nice find.

No, he's not always bleak, but, honestly, I don't think that painting I posted above is 'bleak'. I actually find it starkly beautiful and, for this listener, Rachmaninov's music in it's most melancholic expressive state is the real Rachmaninov. The feeling of yearning permeates much of his music whether intentional or not.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2019, 06:46:18 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 12, 2019, 06:44:57 AM
No, he's not always bleak, but, honestly, I don't think that painting I posted above is 'bleak'. I actually find it starkly beautiful and, for this listener, Rachmaninov's music in it's most melancholic expressive state is the real Rachmaninov. The feeling of yearning permeates much of his music whether intentional or not.

You would like Mysakovsky perhaps.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 12, 2019, 12:10:18 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 12, 2019, 06:44:57 AM
No, he's not always bleak, but, honestly, I don't think that painting I posted above is 'bleak'.

Honestly, at first sight  it appeared to me as bleak.

Full disclosure: I love sunshine and summer and I can't stand rain/snow and deep winter.

Quote
I actually find it starkly beautiful

It is, absolutely it is. I never  heard about Alexei Savrasov before and that's why I said it was a nice find. But in my book there's no contradiction between beautiful and bleak. Beauty is truth and truth is beauty --- and truth is not always pleasant.


Quotefor this listener, Rachmaninov's music in it's most melancholic expressive state is the real Rachmaninov. The feeling of yearning permeates much of his music whether intentional or not.

I agree, but then again could you give us an example of false --- as opposed to real ---  Rachmaninov?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on December 12, 2019, 12:26:36 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 09, 2019, 06:13:40 PM
I think this painting from Alexei Savrasov captures the essence of Rachmaninov's music:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PsbjI9CeI7A/UDepPKaR7_I/AAAAAAAALko/Vetw1DZ3DsY/s1600/Alexei+Savrasov+-+Winter+Landscape%252C+Rime.jpg)
+1 also this one (Isaac Levitan 'Eternal Rest') which I first came across as the painting on the LP of Walter Weller's (excellent) recording of Rachmaninov's First Symphony:
(//)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 12, 2019, 06:24:07 PM
Kiprensky 'The Young Gardener'
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 12, 2019, 06:49:38 PM
Quote from: San Antone on December 12, 2019, 06:35:53 PM
I like J.M.W. Turner paintings

(https://learnodo-newtonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Rain-Steam-and-Speed-The-Great-Western-Railway-1844-J.M.W.-Turner.jpg)

(https://ago.ca/sites/default/files/styles/image_large/public/2018-01/Light-and-Colour-Goethes-Theory.jpg?itok=GH-fJK-T)

(https://www.visithull.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HULL2017_EVENT_TURNERANDTHEWHALE_HEADER-1390x611.jpg)

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Books/Pix/pictures/2013/11/12/1384279998135/Turner-Waves-Breaking-aga-009.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=f63e23f1933b626c948ae4f46bd2d31a)

What I like about his work, is the abstract nature of the paintings.  He seems to have been ahead of his time, since his period of activity was the mid-19th century.

He was popular and admired in his own time. Ruskin was a champion. That sounds like a man of his time not "ahead" of it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 12, 2019, 07:20:58 PM
At a Turner exhibition in Melbourne I was stunned by the brilliance of his etchings which somehow get forgotten as an important portion of his work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on December 12, 2019, 07:42:21 PM
Quote from: San Antone on December 12, 2019, 06:35:53 PM
I like J.M.W. Turner paintings

(https://learnodo-newtonic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Rain-Steam-and-Speed-The-Great-Western-Railway-1844-J.M.W.-Turner.jpg)

(https://ago.ca/sites/default/files/styles/image_large/public/2018-01/Light-and-Colour-Goethes-Theory.jpg?itok=GH-fJK-T)

(https://www.visithull.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/HULL2017_EVENT_TURNERANDTHEWHALE_HEADER-1390x611.jpg)

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/static/sys-images/Books/Pix/pictures/2013/11/12/1384279998135/Turner-Waves-Breaking-aga-009.jpg?width=700&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=f63e23f1933b626c948ae4f46bd2d31a)

What I like about his work, is the abstract nature of the paintings.  He seems to have been ahead of his time, since his period of activity was the mid-19th century.

Yes, impressionism avant la lettre.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 12, 2019, 07:44:47 PM
Quote from: Florestan on December 12, 2019, 12:10:18 PMHonestly, at first sight  it appeared to me as bleak.

Full disclosure: I love sunshine and summer and I can't stand rain/snow and deep winter.

It is, absolutely it is. I never  heard about Alexei Savrasov before and that's why I said it was a nice find. But in my book there's no contradiction between beautiful and bleak. Beauty is truth and truth is beauty --- and truth is not always pleasant.

I agree, but then again could you give us an example of false --- as opposed to real ---  Rachmaninov?

Well, I'm using real as an adjective. I don't believe there's such a thing as a false Rachmaninov. My point, poorly expressed obviously, was that despite there being jovial moments in his music, that, for me, his true emotional core was that of someone of perpetual longing for something whether it be his homeland and the memories he made there or something else that happened in his life that had shook him to his core --- I just get this feeling in his music. Of course, as I said, there are moments of sunlit opulence, but those moments seem to give way to this yearning. Of course, this is my own subjective opinion and what I hear in the music. Whether it's true or not is not for me to say. Winter happens to be my favorite time of the year, but us Georgians don't really have much a winter like our Northern neighbors, so perhaps this is why I love it so much? :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 13, 2019, 11:45:51 AM
There's a Marcel Gromaire exhibition in Sète, France.

I had never heard of him but his paintings strike a chord. Not least for their great cd art cover potential  :)

(https://www.histoire-image.org/sites/default/styles/galerie_principale/public/ver12_gromaire_002f.jpg?itok=SCldzEjf)
La déshumanisation des soldats (The Dehumanization of Soldiers)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/af/e8/d0/afe8d018aa0aa3ecfc17094c7c19791c.jpg)
Les buveurs de bière (Beer Drinkers)

(https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2014/PAR/2014_PAR_03590_0143_000(marcel_gromaire_les_contrebandiers).jpg)
Les contrebandiers (Smugglers)

(https://66.media.tumblr.com/97f71d896ab768d1235e69c390e35e70/tumblr_om40or59wl1w0arhdo1_400.jpg)
Girls 1929
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 13, 2019, 12:37:52 PM
CD cover potential?
Well at a stretch I can see this one used for Swan Lake.
'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies'?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 14, 2019, 12:08:56 PM
Well picture I like , well I like this dragon lady okay, she might be the prettiest of her species Yum, I'm a man sorry, I'm not made of wood sorry once again hahaha
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 14, 2019, 12:15:05 PM
Quote from: Carlo Gesualdo on December 14, 2019, 12:08:56 PM
Well picture I like , well I like this dragon lady okay, she might be the prettiest of her species Yum, I'm a man sorry, I'm not made of wood sorry once again hahaha
who dat is?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 14, 2019, 12:39:36 PM
just some cute has hell lady that I crave, she will remain anonymous for now...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 01:21:27 PM
Well I'm a man too who lusts over men with red beards.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 14, 2019, 02:56:01 PM
I deduct points for tattoos.

And joke sized falsies.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 03:05:24 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 14, 2019, 02:56:01 PM
I deduct points for tattoos.

And joke sized falsies.
You must be seriously traumatised when you first encountered gigantic tattooed falsies.
Me, I have no particular objection to tattoos as long as they have 'artistic merit' and aren't installed on a gentleman's ****. YUK
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For some reason I was traumatised in my early years by the sculpture of Laacoon and Sons. As an adult I still find it disturbing and have to repress thoughts of something sub-conscious at work besides the portrayal of a mythological scene. Apparently Freud had some peculiar theories about the work, but then again he had peculiar theories about almost everything.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 14, 2019, 03:18:27 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 14, 2019, 02:56:01 PM
I deduct points for tattoos.

And joke sized falsies.
I kinda agree... and while there is some appeal, I'm not sure what to think, really.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 14, 2019, 04:02:29 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 03:05:24 PM
You must be seriously traumatised when you first encountered gigantic tattooed falsies.
Me, I have no particular objection to tattoos as long as they have 'artistic merit' and aren't installed on a gentleman's ****. YUK
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For some reason I was traumatised in my early years by the sculpture of Laacoon and Sons. As an adult I still find it disturbing and have to repress thoughts of something sub-conscious at work besides the portrayal of a mythological scene. Apparently Freud had some peculiar theories about the work, but then again he had peculiar theories about just about everything.

Tidbit. I was the last member of the public to see that statue for several years. We were in the museum when they put a tarp on it and wheeled it away for restoration. It was out of view for several years.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 14, 2019, 04:02:29 PM
Tidbit. I was the last member of the public to see that statue for several years. We were in the museum when they put a tarp on it and wheeled it away for restoration. It was out of view for several years.
I'm interested to hear what your reaction to it was.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 14, 2019, 04:33:43 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/g3053y.png)

Tree trimming day. My favorite ornament.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 14, 2019, 04:36:05 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 04:16:18 PM
I'm interested to hear what your reaction to it was.
I didn't really get long enough to have a reaction. We were there literally less than 2 minutes before it was covered! I liked it. Wife didn't even get to see it, she was looking at something else.

The statue I liked most was the bronze boxer. https://www.google.com/search?q=bronze%20boxer&client=puffin-a&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#imgrc=s84G6zm5A8aOWM:  Seen up close it's amazing. I also really like Bernini.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 06:27:30 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 14, 2019, 04:36:05 PM
I didn't really get long enough to have a reaction. We were there literally less than 2 minutes before it was covered! I liked it. Wife didn't even get to see it, she was looking at something else.

The statue I liked most was the bronze boxer. https://www.google.com/search?q=bronze%20boxer&client=puffin-a&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#imgrc=s84G6zm5A8aOWM:  Seen up close it's amazing. I also really like Bernini.
It disturbed me as I took. those 'bracelets' on his hands to be weapons of a very vicious kind. But then again I've always found the 'sport' of boxing disturbing.
Yes, I know it builds character etc. Strangely other martial arts such as karate I took to like a fish to water. Maybe because I had the hots for my instructor?
Bernini; a big yes from me despite the often strange erotic overtones.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 14, 2019, 07:00:30 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 06:27:30 PM
It disturbed me as I took. those 'bracelets' on his hands to be weapons of a very vicious kind. But then again I've always found the 'sport' of boxing disturbing.
Yes, I know it builds character etc. Strandly other martial arts such as karate I took to like a fish to water. Maybe because I had the hots for my instructor?
Bernini; a big yes from me despite the often strange erotic overtones.

Up close you can see the scars on the boxer.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 14, 2019, 07:47:40 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/6o8d29.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 07:55:08 PM
Continuing my obsession with the weird lot on, and struggling to gain, the throne in Great Britain.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 14, 2019, 08:05:08 PM
Quote from: Carlo Gesualdo on December 14, 2019, 12:08:56 PM
Well picture I like , well I like this dragon lady okay, she might be the prettiest of her species Yum, I'm a man sorry, I'm not made of wood sorry once again hahaha

I personally don't care for the tattoos. She's also not really my cup of tea either. But, hey, if you like her, then that's all that matters right?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 08:07:11 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 14, 2019, 08:05:08 PM
I personally don't care for the tattoos. She's also not really my cup of tea either. But, hey, if you like her, then that's all that matters right?
No, it also matters if she likes him - - - that is unless we're talking about a financial transaction.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 14, 2019, 08:09:47 PM
One of a group of paintings by Frederick McCubbin titled 'The Pioneer' a series with a tragic ending.
McCubbin was a member of an Australian post impressionist collective ( some would argue with the description) known for their al fresco work.



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 05:43:42 AM
(https://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/imagecache/mbdxxlarge/mritems/Images/2019/12/15/5b741bb3a7104f19be7b38fb8f5dc346_18.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 06:59:59 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 15, 2019, 05:43:42 AM
(https://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/imagecache/mbdxxlarge/mritems/Images/2019/12/15/5b741bb3a7104f19be7b38fb8f5dc346_18.jpg)

Is this real?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 15, 2019, 07:03:57 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 06:59:59 AM
Is this real?

Yes, indeed:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/climate-talks-limp-finish-line-consensus-191215084746518.html (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/climate-talks-limp-finish-line-consensus-191215084746518.html)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 07:06:15 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 06:59:59 AM
Is this real?


Define real.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 07:08:38 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 15, 2019, 07:03:57 AM
Yes, indeed:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/climate-talks-limp-finish-line-consensus-191215084746518.html (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/climate-talks-limp-finish-line-consensus-191215084746518.html)

Greta should have sent the attendants of the confference one of her angry letters, or better still should have petrified them with one of her angry speeches. Where is she when one needs her?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 15, 2019, 07:16:06 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 07:08:38 AM
Greta should have sent the attendants of the confference one of her angry letters, or better still should have petrified them with one of her angry speeches. Where is she when one needs her?  ;D

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 15, 2019, 07:45:56 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 07:08:38 AM
Greta should have sent the attendants of the confference one of her angry letters, or better still should have petrified them with one of her angry speeches. Where is she when one needs her?  ;D
She is now saying uncooperative leaders will be put "up against the wall".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 07:50:50 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 15, 2019, 07:45:56 AM
She is now saying uncooperative leaders will be put "up against the wall".


That's something you would expect the person of the year to say.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 07:55:09 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 15, 2019, 07:45:56 AM
She is now saying uncooperative leaders will be put "up against the wall".

The bullet's friction with the air generates heat. Is she willing to add to the global heating? The noose is more environmentally friendly. Ask the people in teh picture.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 08:02:24 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 15, 2019, 07:55:09 AM
The bullet's friction with the air generates heat. Is she willing to add to the global heating? The noose is more environmentally friendly. Ask the people in teh picture.


Mass starvation is the most eco-friendly way of exterminating political enemies.  It also has the benefit of resulting in copious quantities of organic fertilizer at the end of the process.  Really, it's the way to go.

Greta simply misspoke.  English isn't her native tongue.  The unfortunate phrase she used does not have the same connotation in Swedish.   Morally righteous, very highly intelligent adults are right to look to her for leadership in this crucial time.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 10:59:22 AM
This would be called "Greta Derangement Syndrome" if she were a right-wing figure

also: I assume without checking that the people with nooses are standing on blocks of ice...?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 11:37:50 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 15, 2019, 07:06:15 AM

Define real.
How will you know the definition's 'real'?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 12:20:18 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 10:59:22 AM
This would be called "Greta Derangement Syndrome" if she were a right-wing figure


It's more amusing than anything: mush-brained lefties looking to a disabled teenage girl for inspiration and leadership and then vigorously defending their poor choice.  You can't make this stuff up. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 12:38:51 PM
Nevertheless you are making it up.

She's a source of inspiration to other teenagers. Us adult mush-brained lefties wouldn't feel the need to have much of an opinion about her if the right weren't freaking so far out about her (read: triggered).

And, once again, I wish you'd put political stuff in the political threads - but me saying that just makes you want to troll all the harder, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 12:42:25 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 12:38:51 PMNevertheless you are making it up.


Making what up? 


Quote from: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 12:38:51 PMAnd, once again, I wish you'd put political stuff in the political threads


So?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 02:39:43 PM
If you have something intelligent to say about global warming and the associated science, do so but please refrain from mush-brained ideology.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:02:05 PM
Off topic . but in what sense is autism a disability?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 15, 2019, 03:40:46 PM

I've written on the topic on this forum before.  You can use the search function to find the posts. 

Coward.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 04:12:38 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 04:04:23 PM
Coward.


Ooh.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 04:19:35 PM
Yeah because that's how conversations work, isn't it? One person says here's what I think and the other person says I'm not going to tell you what I think instead you should sift through all my garbage trolling in the unlikely possibility of finding something sincere and of substance.

And if we find something from years ago will your thoughts be unchanged?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:23:22 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 04:19:35 PM
Yeah because that's how conversations work, isn't it? One person says here's what I think and the other person says I'm not going to tell you what I think instead you should sift through all my garbage trolling in the unlikely possibility of finding something sincere and of substance.

And if we find something from years ago will your thoughts be unchanged?
Agree, however I'm stepping out of this particular detour in the discussion.  If can figure out how the hell you ban someone on this forum I'll be doing so.
Any clues?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 04:27:06 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:23:22 PM
Agree, however I'm stepping out of this particular detour in the discussion.  I can figure out how the hell you ban someone on this forum I'll be doing so.
Any clues?


Ah, you are looking for a safe space.  Makes sense.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on December 15, 2019, 04:27:44 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:02:05 PM
Off topic . but in what sense is autism a disability?

It's actually a whole series of cognitive and sensory disabilities, not all of which are necessarily present in every autistic individual, but which have the cumulative effect of causing autistic people to have a hard time relating to "neurotypicals".  For instance, we often speak in a monotone, with few or no gestures, and little eye contact. People mistake this for being robotic and emotionless. In fact, it's usually because the task of formulating words and sentences and getting the mouth to say them is harder,  with more conscious activity and less subconscious activity than normal. Emitting the words requires enough attention that the usual accompaniments to speech get discarded.

The subject can take a whole book, or at least a long trawl on the Internet. But every autistic person is different. I have no idea of what the details of Ms. Thunberg's case are, so I don't know which specific disabilities she does or does not have,  and to what extent she has them.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:32:49 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 15, 2019, 04:27:06 PM

Ah, you are looking for a safe space.  Makes sense.
Your ego knows no limits. Still worshiping at the temple of Randian Objectivism?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on December 15, 2019, 04:34:54 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:23:22 PM
Agree, however I'm stepping out of this particular detour in the discussion.  I can figure out how the hell you ban someone on this forum I'll be doing so.
Any clues?

Go to your own member profile, click on "modify profile", then on the resulting submenu click on "edit buddies/ignore" list. The rest should be obvious. One thing though: the Ignore function hides the text of the Ignored Person's post, but you will see the header for that post, and you will see any text quoted from the post if another member quotes it in their reply.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2019, 04:53:11 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:32:49 PM
Your ego knows no limits. Still worshiping at the temple of Randian Objectivism?


One thing I find most amusing is when people who obviously fancy themselves very learned trot out Ayn Rand as some type of insult.  It's of the same intellectual heft as the "Fox News!" belches some rely on.  Do keep up the good work. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 15, 2019, 05:05:55 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 15, 2019, 04:53:11 PM

One thing I find most amusing is when people who obviously fancy themselves very learned trot out Ayn Rand as some type of insult.  It's of the same intellectual heft as the "Fox News!" belches some rely on.  Do keep up the good work.

Its your own silly God Praise Mitch etc stuff that makes you sound like you watch nothing but Fox, along with your posture that politics is all just entertainment. Don't put the blame on anyone else.

You want to disabuse us of that notion? Offer your own considered and articulated views without the Fox-level trolling.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 15, 2019, 05:24:39 PM

There is an ignore list accessible from the profile page. Oddly you need to look for the buddies list to find it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 15, 2019, 09:01:31 PM
I'm not aiming this at anyone in particular, but the ability to ignore is a skill I definitely want to get better at.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 09:46:52 PM
Quote from: 2dogs on December 15, 2019, 09:01:31 PM
I'm not aiming this at anyone in particular, but the ability to ignore is a skill I definitely want to get better at.
It comes easily with age.

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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 10:59:59 PM
Quote from: JBS on December 15, 2019, 04:27:44 PM
It's actually a whole series of cognitive and sensory disabilities, not all of which are necessarily present in every autistic individual, but which have the cumulative effect of causing autistic people to have a hard time relating to "neurotypicals".  For instance, we often speak in a monotone, with few or no gestures, and little eye contact. People mistake this for being robotic and emotionless. In fact, it's usually because the task of formulating words and sentences and getting the mouth to say them is harder,  with more conscious activity and less subconscious activity than normal. Emitting the words requires enough attention that the usual accompaniments to speech get discarded.

The subject can take a whole book, or at least a long trawl on the Internet. But every autistic person is different. I have no idea of what the details of Ms. Thunberg's case are, so I don't know which specific disabilities she does or does not have,  and to what extent she has them.
A dear friend, diagnosed as autistic, does not see himself as having a disability. He's a senior server technician with a large international internet/communications/mobile company, has two philosophy PH D's etc. However, he sees the majority of those who interact with him (including myself) as being at a disadvantage in their constant requirement for emotional support and validation.
There are so many variations on the so called autism spectrum I often wonder about the validity of having only that term as a catchall phrase.

Neither do I know which specific disabilities Ms Thunberg may have but I find myself wishing more of our species were like her.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 11:03:42 PM

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-19/artist-ben-quilty-painting-dark-australian-history-myall-creek/11707954

H.J.Johnstone's painting Evening Shadows..(1881?)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 16, 2019, 10:13:54 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 10:59:59 PM
A dear friend, diagnosed as autistic, does not see himself as having a disability. He's a senior server technician with a large international internet/communications/mobile company, has two philosophy PH D's etc. However, he sees the majority of those who interact with him (including myself) as being at a disadvantage in their constant requirement for emotional support and validation.
Some of these things that are seen as disabilities are only seen that way because they make it harder to fit into society.

Even ADHD, for example. What I've heard is that people with it will make the best hunters. But the problem is, we don't hunt any more. So they can end up doing very well at playing FPS games, but even so making a living doing so can be nearly impossible. So the upsides are too niche and the downsides are too all-encompassing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:47:48 AM
Quote from: greg on December 16, 2019, 10:13:54 AM
Some of these things that are seen as disabilities are only seen that way because they make it harder to fit into society.

Even ADHD, for example. What I've heard is that people with it will make the best hunters. But the problem is, we don't hunt any more. So they can end up doing very well at playing FPS games, but even so making a living doing so can be nearly impossible. So the upsides are too niche and the downsides are too all-encompassing.
Fascinating. Do we see evolution at work here?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 16, 2019, 02:59:18 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:47:48 AM
Fascinating. Do we see evolution at work here?
Some might say remnants of evolutionary history. Or evolution still trying to take risks. Not sure which one it really is.

Other sorts of "disorders" may be in the same category. For example, psychopathy- which would seem very risky to give fearlessness to something as fragile as a human. But I think the reason why it's still very common (1% of people) is that enough people have gotten very lucky by taking big risks and being successful.

There's other characteristics, which aren't disorders but are more of a gamble, as well. Being a creative person is difficult because making a living doing creative work is unlikely.

Also, some of these "disorders" (autism/Asperger's,  ADHD, psychopathy) are more likely to affect men, as well as having either very low or very high IQ. I think the reason why evolution will gamble on these traits is because men are waaaay more disposable than women when it comes to keeping the species alive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 03:25:20 PM
Quote from: greg on December 16, 2019, 02:59:18 PM
Some might say remnants of evolutionary history. Or evolution still trying to take risks. Not sure which one it really is.

Other sorts of "disorders" may be in the same category. For example, psychopathy- which would seem very risky to give fearlessness to something as fragile as a human. But I think the reason why it's still very common (1% of people) is that enough people have gotten very lucky by taking big risks and being successful.

There's other characteristics, which aren't disorders but are more of a gamble, as well. Being a creative person is difficult because making a living doing creative work is unlikely.

Also, some of these "disorders" (autism/Asperger's,  ADHD, psychopathy) are more likely to affect men, as well as having either very low or very high IQ. I think the reason why evolution will gamble on these traits is because men are waaaay more disposable than women when it comes to keeping the species alive.
Disposable men? An interesting theory. Another is the persistence of homosexuality in homo sapiens the evolutionary reasons for which few if any satisfactory answers have been provided. There is however the probability of genetic variations coming in groups. This is best explained by observing traits we have decided to breed into domestic canines for instance. These often come as 'package deals' including traits neither planned nor wanted. Me, I'm just happy evolution somehow allowed me to exist as gay.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 03:29:06 PM
There are images that bring a smile to my face whilst puzzling me as to why and what they're trying to say.
This is one of them.

    Boy's Own (on the air)
          Tim Storrier


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 16, 2019, 03:41:00 PM
Getting back on topic...

I love this Corot painting:

(https://www.artsy.net/artwork/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-the-eel-gatherers/download/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-the-eel-gatherers-1860-1865.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 16, 2019, 04:08:05 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 16, 2019, 03:41:00 PM
Getting back on topic...

I love this Corot painting:

(https://www.artsy.net/artwork/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-the-eel-gatherers/download/jean-baptiste-camille-corot-the-eel-gatherers-1860-1865.jpg)

Nice. I guess it depicts the evolutionary struggle between traits.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 16, 2019, 04:53:22 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 03:25:20 PM
Disposable men? An interesting theory.
It's not a theory, though, it's reality... one man can save humanity if there is a bunch of women around, but it would be a million times harder if there were only one woman and a bunch of men. That concept extends throughout everything.

We have 2 female ancestors compared to every one male ancestors. In warfare, often women are kept alive for obvious reasons, and men are killed, for obvious reasons (or used for slave labor). Yet here we are, 7 billion people.

So there really isn't much of a need to "roll the dice" when it comes to women, but since things are always changing, it might be more necessary to take genetic risks for men, because less men are needed than women to continue the species. If it didn't experiment as much with men, then the risk is that they will all be using the same strategy which may end up failing with a change of environment, so then the species dies out.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 07:43:08 PM
Quote from: greg on December 16, 2019, 04:53:22 PM
It's not a theory, though, it's reality... one man can save humanity if there is a bunch of women around, but it would be a million times harder if there were only one woman and a bunch of men. That concept extends throughout everything.

We have 2 female ancestors compared to every one male ancestors. In warfare, often women are kept alive for obvious reasons, and men are killed, for obvious reasons (or used for slave labor). Yet here we are, 7 billion people.

So there really isn't much of a need to "roll the dice" when it comes to women, but since things are always changing, it might be more necessary to take genetic risks for men, because less men are needed than women to continue the species. If it didn't experiment as much with men, then the risk is that they will all be using the same strategy which may end up failing with a change of environment, so then the species dies out.
This should be on another thread so I'll be brief. My assertion is the survival value of male brutality (courage?) armed as it now is could easily see our species rendered extinct.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 07:52:30 PM
I've always been fascinated by Andrew Wyeth's work.
Mostly for the strangely mysterious atmosphere he creates .
His 'Black Hunter' of 1938 however is an exception with atypical vibrant colour for
him. A play on words?
His 'Pentacost' on the other hand in his usual bleached palette is both atmospheric and
mysterious leaving me wondering what exactly he's trying to say, as he often does.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on December 16, 2019, 10:07:31 PM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 15, 2019, 04:02:05 PM
Off topic . but in what sense is autism a disability?

It is hard to believe you mean this seriously. It has become common for people with very mild forms of autism or with self-diagnosed autism to describe it as "just another way of seeing the world," etc. They may very well perceive it this way. In its severe manifestations autism may manifest itself as complete or near complete failure to develop language (receptive and/or expressive) failure to develop empathic and social skills. Severe autism is often accompanied by sensory processing disorders, apraxia, inability to regulate emotions, inability to maintain attention, and other complications. Autistic children may experience severe regressions where all the skills they developed in the first years of life disappear. Severe autism almost certainly involves physical abnormality of brain structures or chemistry. Individuals with severe autism often cannot find employment or live independently and are often classified as completely disabled and eligible for disability benefits in the U.S.

You might get consider reading a book called "The Reason I Jump" by Naoki Higashida, a young man with autism.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 10:34:16 PM
Quote from: Ratliff on December 16, 2019, 10:07:31 PM
It is hard to believe you mean this seriously. It has become common for people with very mild forms of autism or with self-diagnosed autism to describe it as "just another way of seeing the world," etc. They may very well perceive it this way. In its severe manifestations autism may manifest itself as complete or near complete failure to develop language (receptive and/or expressive) failure to develop empathic and social skills. Severe autism is often accompanied by sensory processing disorders, apraxia, inability to regulate emotions, inability to maintain attention, and other complications. Autistic children may experience severe regressions where all the skills they developed in the first years of life disappear. Severe autism almost certainly involves physical abnormality of brain structures or chemistry. Individuals with severe autism often cannot find employment or live independently and are often classified as completely disabled and eligible for disability benefits in the U.S.

You might get consider reading a book called "The Reason I Jump" by Naoki Higashida, a young man with autism.
I understand severe autism as I live near a facility catering to those with the condition. My question was directed at what I see as an absurdly wide scope over which this diagnosis is applied. If you read back the description I gave of my friend who's diagnosed as autistic you should be able to understand this is a highly skilled and efficiently functioning individual whom I can assure you does not experience his 'condition' as a disability. My young cousin is a severe autistic and is triggered by events I cannot begin to understand. He has an obsession with counting the lampposts on the road to his day school. The electricity authority removed one and the resultant miscount induced a servere trauma which lasted for weeks. So yes, I understand how autism can be profoundly disabling it's just that I cannot understand the diagnosis being ascribed to highly functioning individuals who ( as my ' autistic friend does) views those of us described as 'normal' as disadvantaged.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on December 16, 2019, 11:11:40 PM
I certainly agree with you that the current "spectrum" which seems to range from mild social awkwardness to complete inability to function is absurd. Perhaps the thread that holds it together is deficit or deficits in the function of the prefrontal cortex.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:39:19 PM
Quote from: Ratliff on December 16, 2019, 11:11:40 PM
I certainly agree with you that the current "spectrum" which seems to range from mild social awkwardness to complete inability to function is absurd. Perhaps the thread that holds it together is deficit or deficits in the function of the prefrontal cortex.
This thread is supposed to concern 'Pictures I like' so I'll just make one last comment.  I find myself wondering if medical research is learning anything about the causes of deficits in the funtion of the prefrontal cortex?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:45:10 PM
I wish there was a thread- 'Pictures I dislike'. Maybe I'll start one if anyone's interested? This would not however be intended to cover 'Pictures I don't understand' or 'Pictures that do nothing for me' etc.
We all have different reasons for disliking certain imagery, my main objections centre around aspects of Christian theology evident in images such as Grunwewald's 'Isenheim Alterpiece'.
In using a title such as 'Pictures I dislike' I'm not intending to draw attention to bad technique rather than the subject matter and the story being told or ideas being pushed etc.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 17, 2019, 12:13:58 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 03:25:20 PM
I'm just happy evolution somehow allowed me to exist as gay.

You know, of all the people here who are gay you are the only one who trumpets the fact and misses no opportunity, no matter how off topic, to do so. That's quite strange, honestly. Are you sure you have really come to terms with your homosexuality?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on December 17, 2019, 12:27:59 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 17, 2019, 12:13:58 AM
You know, of all the people here who are gay you are the only one who trumpets the fact and misses no opportunity, no matter how off topic, to do so. That's quite strange, honestly. Are you sure you have really come to terms with your homosexuality?
Have you come to terms with mine?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 17, 2019, 12:31:11 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 17, 2019, 12:27:59 AM
Have you come to terms with mine?

I couldn't care less about it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on December 17, 2019, 06:56:58 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:39:19 PM
This thread is supposed to concern 'Pictures I like' so I'll just make one last comment.  I find myself wondering if medical research is learning anything about the causes of deficits in the funtion of the prefrontal cortex?

Some diseases are categorized by the cause, others are categorized by the system affected. You will have similar symptoms if you have diabetes caused by inability to produce insulin, insensitivity to insulin, or some other issue with sugar regulation. It appears that autism is associated with the failure of certain system to function or develop. There are presumably thousands of genes and environmental factors at play, which could be involved.

Now, to get back on topic

(http://www.cutestpaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/OIo.jpg)

I detest cats, by the way.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ken B on December 17, 2019, 07:17:30 AM
Quote from: dissily Mordentroge on December 16, 2019, 11:45:10 PM
I wish there was a thread- 'Pictures I dislike'. Maybe I'll start one if anyone's interested? This would not however be intended to cover 'Pictures I don't understand' or 'Pictures that do nothing for me' etc.
We all have different reasons for disliking certain imagery, my main objections centre around aspects of Christian theology evident in images such as Grunwewald's 'Isenheim Alterpiece'.
In using a title such as 'Pictures I dislike' I'm not intending to draw attention to bad technique rather than the subject matter and the story being told or ideas being pushed etc.
1 yes start the thread
2 why do I think you will sneer at Christianity but never Islam in the thread?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 24, 2019, 07:11:22 PM
Since I missed Britten's centenary, I designed some photos to mark the occasion which I thought looked good:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 24, 2019, 07:12:49 PM
A few more:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 24, 2019, 10:00:52 PM
Wait wait wait is this Marlon Brando in his prime time or is it me?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 25, 2019, 12:47:15 AM
Quote from: Carlo Gesualdo on December 24, 2019, 10:00:52 PM
Wait wait wait is this Marlon Brando in his prime time or is it me?

Cool 8).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 30, 2019, 06:10:55 AM
Relevant to a previous conversation between me and dissily.  :D

(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1KNXCvxz6fTKZREnnHa-4rwoRu5Jyk2/view?usp=drivesdk)
(if the image actually displays, that is)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 30, 2019, 06:23:21 AM
Quote from: greg on December 30, 2019, 06:10:55 AM
Relevant to a previous conversation between me and dissily.  :D

(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1KNXCvxz6fTKZREnnHa-4rwoRu5Jyk2/view?usp=drivesdk)
(if the image actually displays, that is)

The image doesn't display. Why don't you just attach it as a file?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 30, 2019, 07:56:12 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 30, 2019, 06:23:21 AM
The image doesn't display. Why don't you just attach it as a file?
Ok thanks for letting me know. I can't tell since sometimes images don't load on here for mobile.

Attached.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 30, 2019, 10:28:43 AM
Oh, you are awful ;).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 30, 2019, 05:42:47 PM
Darn I used to be blond, good thing I loose my hair , i was like chesnuts almost golden hair hair, but my beard oddly enough would grows black?

But back than I was a Hunk, and by god and I my witness know it, look the other picture, is this a male model...

Ugly people should get killed, just kidding folk, just kidding a bit, I toss in a joke.Perhaps some folks out there think that I'm not as good looking has I claim.

Happy holiday!!! for all!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 30, 2019, 05:52:42 PM
than i got in my 40'' darn No more gold chess nuts pale hair, I look like this Nowaday
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 30, 2019, 06:00:22 PM
That funny... oh wait that not, back than I would sip an entire  bottle of vodka in a night...jezz that funny guess again it's not
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 30, 2019, 08:46:42 PM
It's very good to look at yourself in the mirror and be happy with what you see. Being wrecked is not so attractive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 31, 2019, 08:07:06 AM
About the Burger King Impossible Burger...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 31, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
Some photos my dad took of me practicing:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 31, 2019, 05:41:24 PM
In the top picture you almost look like your avatar, John (with a beard of course  ;D).

Nice collection of 🎸!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 31, 2019, 06:03:54 PM
Quote from: André on December 31, 2019, 05:41:24 PM
In the top picture you almost look like your avatar, John (with a beard of course  ;D).

Nice collection of 🎸!!

I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but thanks Andre! :) I wish I was as good with the women as Debussy was, though. :D This isn't the whole music room in the photos of course, but there are guitars hanging up everywhere and stacked against each other in cases around the room (and scattered throughout the basement as well). Half of a wall of our music room is full of effect pedals, which many have their cubby holes thanks to a cabinet my dad put up.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 31, 2019, 08:52:32 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 31, 2019, 06:03:54 PM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but thanks Andre! :) I wish I was as good with the women as Debussy was, though. :D This isn't the whole music room in the photos of course, but there are guitars hanging up everywhere and stacked against each other in cases around the room (and scattered throughout the basement as well). Half of a wall of our music room is full of effect pedals, which many have their cubby holes thanks to a cabinet my dad put up.

Wow I am musically incompetent, would never get past playing with the effect pedals and probably sound like "Cluster 71".

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Manuel Gottsching "Inventions for Electric Guitar" shows just what you can do with a guitar and a roomful of effects.

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While A.R. & Machines "Die Grune Reise" gives echo a thorough workout.

[asin] B000XJOCNE[/asin]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 07, 2020, 08:49:48 AM
Quote from: 2dogs on December 31, 2019, 08:52:32 PM
Wow I am musically incompetent, would never get past playing with the effect pedals and probably sound like "Cluster 71".

[asin] B0045WKFTU[/asin]

Manuel Gottsching "Inventions for Electric Guitar" shows just what you can do with a guitar and a roomful of effects.

[asin] B005F2EHJI[/asin]

While A.R. & Machines "Die Grune Reise" gives echo a thorough workout.

[asin] B000XJOCNE[/asin]

I think it's important to remember that effects only enhance your playing. They're not a means to an end.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 07, 2020, 08:54:58 AM
A fake LSO Live cover I created last night, but I think it'd be a good program:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: jess on January 13, 2020, 12:27:58 AM
(https://mahlerfoundation.org/images/Private/doodles/doodleblottingpaper.JPG)

Mahler drew this!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 13, 2020, 12:35:02 AM
Wow Mahler drew the Curiosity Rover on Mars :o.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 16, 2020, 09:58:07 AM
Attached.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 19, 2020, 04:42:45 PM

Newfoundland buried under record snowfall (76 cm blasted by 155 km/h winds)


https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/01/19/voyez-20-images-spectaculaires-de-la-tempete-historique-a-terre-neuve-1#cxrecs_s (https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2020/01/19/voyez-20-images-spectaculaires-de-la-tempete-historique-a-terre-neuve-1#cxrecs_s)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Symphonic Addict on January 19, 2020, 05:40:45 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 31, 2019, 02:16:15 PM
Some photos my dad took of me practicing:

Cool photos, John! It's the first time I see photos of any member here, although I seem to recall seeing photos of Jeffrey (vandermolen) elsewhere.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 20, 2020, 04:00:35 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on January 19, 2020, 05:40:45 PM
Cool photos, John! It's the first time I see photos of any member here, although I seem to recall seeing photos of Jeffrey (vandermolen) elsewhere.

Thanks, Cesar. There used to be a thread (I'm forgetting the title of the thread at the moment) where each member posted a photo of themselves. It's always a surprise to see who's actually behind the avatar that we get accustomed to seeing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on January 20, 2020, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 20, 2020, 04:00:35 PM
Thanks, Cesar. There used to be a thread (I'm forgetting the title of the thread at the moment) where each member posted a photo of themselves. It's always a surprise to see who's actually behind the avatar that we get accustomed to seeing.

Here it is
https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,2112.0.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 20, 2020, 04:27:38 PM
Quote from: JBS on January 20, 2020, 04:08:52 PM
Here it is
https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,2112.0.html

Kudos, Jeffrey. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 21, 2020, 07:28:33 PM
Attached  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 21, 2020, 08:10:26 PM
eyeroll...

I have no idea what real-world examples you might think fit that model, let alone justify presenting it as a common truth.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:13:39 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 21, 2020, 08:10:26 PM
eyeroll...

I have no idea what real-world examples you might think fit that model, let alone justify presenting it as a common truth.

There was a time when Greg actually listened to classical music and posted about it. Of course, this was a long, long time ago. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 21, 2020, 08:20:17 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:13:39 PM
There was a time when Greg actually listened to classical music and posted about it. Of course, this was a long, long time ago. :)

He's trying to make the classical music forum more diverse.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:29:41 PM
Quote from: 2dogs on January 21, 2020, 08:20:17 PM
He's trying to make the classical music forum more diverse.  ;D

Indeed. :D

https://www.youtube.com/v/ePbipufCPYw
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 21, 2020, 08:46:09 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:29:41 PM
Indeed. :D

https://www.youtube.com/v/ePbipufCPYw

That was funny but the opposite of my office experience where I'm now so aware that somebody's going to be offended by almost anything I say that I hardly talk to anyone. I ought to go and sit with a new team member now and again but he tends to talk about Middle Eastern politics and I just don't know what to say, particularly with that being an open plan section with other people in earshot. So I either work from home or remain in a secure room by myself listening to my music player. :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: 2dogs on January 21, 2020, 08:46:09 PM
That was funny but the opposite of my office experience where I'm now so aware that somebody's going to be offended by almost anything I say that I hardly talk to anyone. I ought to go and sit with a new team member now and again but he tends to talk about Middle Eastern politics and I just don't know what to say, particularly with that being an open plan section with other people in earshot. So I either work from home or remain in a secure room by myself listening to my music player. :(

Political correctness has become the norm and everyone and their mother is offended by anything and everything these days. Like you, I try not to talk to many people for the reason that I may alienate myself even further.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 21, 2020, 08:59:23 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 21, 2020, 08:10:26 PM
eyeroll...

I have no idea what real-world examples you might think fit that model, let alone justify presenting it as a common truth.
This isn't the thread to write about examples, just a thread to post pictures.  ;)

I just find it amusing about the eyeroll reaction. Normally, if I thought something doesn't make sense, I won't eyeroll but make a confused face, or just point out how the logic doesn't add up.

(btw, I actually like living and working in more diverse areas, so don't get any dumb ideas lol  :P)


Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:29:41 PM
Indeed. :D
Lol ;D



Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:56:15 PM
Political correctness has become the norm and everyone and their mother is offended by anything and everything these days. Like you, I try not to talk to many people for the reason that I may alienate myself even further.
You gotta have really close friends to talk about stuff like that.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 21, 2020, 09:06:10 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 21, 2020, 08:56:15 PM
Political correctness has become the norm and everyone and their mother is offended by anything and everything these days. Like you, I try not to talk to many people for the reason that I may alienate myself even further.

Yeah, I don't fit in there any more, I'm going to give up and retire early within the next six months.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on January 21, 2020, 10:22:13 PM
Quote from: greg on January 21, 2020, 07:28:33 PM
Attached  :D

This is not a "picture," and would be more appropriate in one of the toxic political threads, rather than here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 22, 2020, 05:58:34 AM
Oh all right. A nice peaceful photo of the Martian landscape then.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 05:18:39 PM
A little collage I did of some of my favorite Austrians:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on January 22, 2020, 07:04:50 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 05:18:39 PM
A little collage I did of some of my favorite Austrians:

Who is the one on the far right? I don't recognize him.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 07:18:33 PM
Quote from: JBS on January 22, 2020, 07:04:50 PM
Who is the one on the far right? I don't recognize him.

That would be Anton Webern.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on January 22, 2020, 07:44:33 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 07:18:33 PM
That would be Anton Webern.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 22, 2020, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: JBS on January 22, 2020, 07:44:33 PM
Thanks!

You're welcome, Jeffrey.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on February 12, 2020, 07:40:19 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/KvnnH7Xf/Wildlife-Photographer-of-the-Year-Winner-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Winner, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, London Natural History Museum

Mice fighting on subway platform
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 12, 2020, 08:19:00 PM
Berg and Webern:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on February 12, 2020, 11:21:03 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 12, 2020, 08:19:00 PM
Berg and Webern:
Great photo!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 13, 2020, 07:00:13 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 12, 2020, 11:21:03 PM
Great photo!

It is, indeed, and I'm lucky to find one in this kind of quality, because most of the photos I found of this particular shot was grainy, too dark or too great of contrast, etc. This one had a nice clarity to it --- I believe I stumbled upon it when visiting the Schoenberg website (which is a fantastic site): https://www.schoenberg.at/index.php/en/ (https://www.schoenberg.at/index.php/en/).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2020, 07:40:32 AM
Yes, lovely photo Mirror Image!

This one always makes me smile....

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csLPuPCreUw/VhuYtHZMCwI/AAAAAAAACvo/Xuz5_oIh_QA/s1600/opinion-graphics-2_1128998a.jpg)  Vaughan Williams with his favorite cat (Foxy).  If I'm recalling correctly (from a Michael Kennedy book), he used to let his cats sit on his stomach whilst he was composing.    ;D

Geralmar,

I saw that image (along with several others) yesterday on the BBC's website.  The man who took it apparently had a fear of mice and rats (better now) and spent I think five days laying on the ground in the Tube at night!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on February 13, 2020, 09:12:43 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2020, 07:40:32 AM
Yes, lovely photo Mirror Image!

This one always makes me smile....

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-csLPuPCreUw/VhuYtHZMCwI/AAAAAAAACvo/Xuz5_oIh_QA/s1600/opinion-graphics-2_1128998a.jpg)  Vaughan Williams with his favorite cat (Foxy).  If I'm recalling correctly (from a Michael Kennedy book), he used to let his cats sit on his stomach whilst he was composing.    ;D

Geralmar,

I saw that image (along with several others) yesterday on the BBC's website.  The man who took it apparently had a fear of mice and rats (better now) and spent I think five days laying on the ground in the Tube at night!
Yes, Vaughan Williams with his favourite cat Foxy (a well chosen name) is a favourite of mine too. Yes, the stomach story is apparently true. My cat likes to sit on my chest when I'm in the bath (too much information!  ???)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2020, 11:01:46 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 13, 2020, 09:12:43 AM
Yes, Vaughan Williams with his favourite cat Foxy (a well chosen name) is a favourite of mine too. Yes, the stomach story is apparently true. My cat likes to sit on my chest when I'm in the bath (too much information!  ???)
So much for 'me time'!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on February 13, 2020, 01:51:43 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2020, 11:01:46 AM
So much for 'me time'!
;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 14, 2020, 10:03:10 AM
Original art: rarely allowed.

Yeah, I said it.  :-X

https://www.reddit.com/r/starterpacks/comments/f3soef/classical_music_album_cover_starter_pack/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on February 14, 2020, 07:38:22 PM
Quote from: greg on February 14, 2020, 10:03:10 AM
Original art: rarely allowed.

Yeah, I said it.  :-X

https://www.reddit.com/r/starterpacks/comments/f3soef/classical_music_album_cover_starter_pack/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

LOL that is very true. Rock albums have tended to have much more original artwork.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2020, 12:43:11 PM
Quote from: steve ridgway on February 14, 2020, 07:38:22 PM
LOL that is very true. Rock albums have tended to have much more original artwork.
There were some cool (sometimes 'whacky') ones from the '70's though.  Anything since?  I'm having a hard time thinking of any.   :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on February 16, 2020, 08:53:41 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2020, 12:43:11 PM
There were some cool (sometimes 'whacky') ones from the '70's though.  Anything since?  I'm having a hard time thinking of any.   :(

The newest ones I bought, from 2018-19, have been quite smart and abstract.

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[asin] B079ZSVNW7[/asin]
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 27, 2020, 12:13:28 PM
Horrifying.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 28, 2020, 06:52:55 AM
This photo of Debussy, which is my current avatar obviously:

(https://macdndev.azureedge.net/genesis-temp/8/8/f/8/e/c/88f8ec9094f45c856112e24f86e4cf2853c53785.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 02, 2020, 04:11:34 PM
Two of my favorites together in the same photos:

Stravinsky with Debussy:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e3/8c/d0/e38cd03676a8cc5211aac48ab837a3d2.jpg)

Stravinsky with Ravel:

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2a/bb/62/2abb627b7cc5e3d80e296e90f9d40514.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 04, 2020, 01:18:23 AM
(https://www.focus-wtv.be/sites/default/files/styles/article_full/public/spilliaert.png?itok=9-t16I3i)

(https://flandersinuk.be/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/ide9zssdpwj7mairlewq.jpg)

Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946), now in London.
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/leon-spilliaert

(http://artstalkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_0042.jpg)

Painter Jean Brusselmans' composer brother, Michel.
2018 / The Hague
https://www.kunstmuseum.nl/en/exhibitions/jean-brusselmans

https://www.youtube.com/v/Lvz6H6Km380
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 04, 2020, 05:03:33 AM
Quote from: pjme on March 04, 2020, 01:18:23 AM
(https://www.focus-wtv.be/sites/default/files/styles/article_full/public/spilliaert.png?itok=9-t16I3i)

(https://flandersinuk.be/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/ide9zssdpwj7mairlewq.jpg)

Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946), now in London.
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/leon-spilliaert

(http://artstalkmagazine.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_0042.jpg)

Painter Jean Brusselmans' composer brother, Michel.
2018 / The Hague
https://www.kunstmuseum.nl/en/exhibitions/jean-brusselmans

https://www.youtube.com/v/Lvz6H6Km380Enjoyed the artwork!   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 04, 2020, 05:04:50 AM
I saw this photo yesterday on the BBC's website....it broke my heart.  What have we done?!

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/02/25/14/25174998-0-image-a-1_1582640696351.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on March 04, 2020, 05:08:39 AM
This....

When Darrell Blatchley, a marine mammal expert and the curator at the D'Bone Collector Museum in Davao City, brought the whale back to the lab to open it up for a necropsy, he found something shocking: more than 88 pounds of plastic waste jammed into its belly.

"Plastic was just bursting out of its stomach," he said. "We pulled out the first bag, then the second. By the time we hit 16 rice sacks—on top of the plastic bags, and the snack bags, and big tangles of nylon ropes, you're like—seriously?"

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/03/whale-dies-88-pounds-plastic-philippines/

And this:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44579422

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/48/88/b0/4888b047aacbd2a3eceaff1ba2af0979.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on March 07, 2020, 05:35:36 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3v1mnI2ukU/XmQQXYTphII/AAAAAAAAYWw/_uJ8Te62j-0k7kLerBj-hLPtDPCoLVARgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screenshot_20200307-214430_Brave.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 13, 2020, 03:25:35 PM
Coronavirus story.

(https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/778/280/cca.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 15, 2020, 05:03:55 AM
Quote from: JBS on March 07, 2020, 05:35:36 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L3v1mnI2ukU/XmQQXYTphII/AAAAAAAAYWw/_uJ8Te62j-0k7kLerBj-hLPtDPCoLVARgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Screenshot_20200307-214430_Brave.jpg)

   That's a good one. Grim. Funny. True.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 26, 2020, 02:04:06 PM
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c87891_59b17461895c4cf8bb8ea84b3c970621~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_870,h_801,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/c87891_59b17461895c4cf8bb8ea84b3c970621~mv2.webp)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 26, 2020, 02:16:21 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/23dod8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 26, 2020, 02:50:06 PM
Well, possibly one of my afflictions -  ???  :laugh:  Now stuck in the house w/ a dwindling 'wine cellar' (700+ bottles several decades ago, but now less than 100 bottles!) - maybe I should get online and do some ordering -  :D  Dave

(https://cdn.powered-by-nitrosell.com/product_images/18/4279/large-240509.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 27, 2020, 11:04:28 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/VrhvS5urnorpA-RzHJeY9UcCxmy6CDhgwV94Ouo4Ln4y9hYAjCfQC2qdQlNuE26Rx9cw9tJdjTdV0w=s593-nd)
Is this scientific at all or no?

I got:
1. Power
2. Man
3. Money

The next two I got are love and connection.
Probably so vague that it's meaningless but still a fun concept.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 27, 2020, 11:55:13 AM
Quote from: greg on March 27, 2020, 11:04:28 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/VrhvS5urnorpA-RzHJeY9UcCxmy6CDhgwV94Ouo4Ln4y9hYAjCfQC2qdQlNuE26Rx9cw9tJdjTdV0w=s593-nd)
Is this scientific at all or no?

I got:
1. Power
2. Man
3. Money

The next two I got are love and connection.
Probably so vague that it's meaningless but still a fun concept.

Creation, connection and power. About 40% of the way down, so whatever the next words were didn't stand a chance  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on March 27, 2020, 12:08:40 PM
Quote from: greg on March 27, 2020, 11:04:28 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/VrhvS5urnorpA-RzHJeY9UcCxmy6CDhgwV94Ouo4Ln4y9hYAjCfQC2qdQlNuE26Rx9cw9tJdjTdV0w=s593-nd)
Is this scientific at all or no?
No.

1. Breakthrough
2. purpose
3. strength
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kaga2 on March 27, 2020, 12:40:57 PM
Change
Strength
Power

In truth the change is I used to be very strong but now I am tubby. Power must refer to the snowblower.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on March 27, 2020, 01:03:07 PM
Creation
Alignment
Strength
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 27, 2020, 01:49:14 PM
Seems it should be more specific... like music, diabetes, ramen,etc.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mahlerian on March 27, 2020, 01:59:46 PM
Lam
Health
Alignment
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on March 27, 2020, 02:27:35 PM
Power
Alignment
Family
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 27, 2020, 02:55:05 PM
Power
Purpose
Connection
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 27, 2020, 03:11:52 PM
Lessons
Creation
Gratitude
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on March 27, 2020, 03:50:57 PM
Health
Strength
Miracles
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on March 27, 2020, 10:40:14 PM
Lessons
Creation
Connection

This is very interesting, similar to picking meanings out of Tarot and other types of cards. Last night I watched a programme about the first stars in the universe - "Cosmic Dawn - The Real Moment Of Creation".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on March 28, 2020, 07:07:27 AM
I usually have fun posting this sort of thing to a Tarot forum, but at the moment it seems to be offline while moving to a new host. The good Tarot readers can see all sorts of meanings in proper Tarot cards, but I struggle and have a lot more background knowledge in science rather than mythology. So I tend to use science based cards such as these on the Solar System, the Elements and a set of postcards of NASA images. I intended to draw one of each then look for meanings related to my three words in the set of three, but as it happened they matched one to one and in sequence. It's a funny old world.

Lessons - Saturn. The discovery of the rings came as a great surprise, so unexpected that it took 50 years of telescopic observation before someone figured out just what they were looking at. This gives me the idea of lessons that take a long time to learn, maybe life lessons.

Creation - Aluminium. The author created the lumps shown by pouring the molten metal into water for no other reason than to create the photo. The concept of creating for the sheer joy of creation or artistic expression with no utilitarian motive comes to mind.

Connection - Great Salt Desert. There's not much information on the back of these postcards although it says the desert is in Iran. I looked it up in my old Gallery of Geography which mentioned the important oasis settlement of Yezd where caravans from the east and west met to exchange goods.

Putting these together suggests to me my reality may involve something like a long term lesson to somehow reconcile western scientific knowledge with eastern philosophical ideas. Possibly cosmology and ancient Oriental philosophy might hold similar views on the universe as essentially an immense, evolving work of art to be appreciated rather than say a stage set on which to fight the battles between good and evil.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on March 28, 2020, 07:08:06 AM
And the rest...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 28, 2020, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on March 28, 2020, 07:07:27 AM
I usually have fun posting this sort of thing to a Tarot forum, but at the moment it seems to be offline while moving to a new host. The good Tarot readers can see all sorts of meanings in proper Tarot cards, but I struggle and have a lot more background knowledge in science rather than mythology. So I tend to use science based cards such as these on the Solar System, the Elements and a set of postcards of NASA images. I intended to draw one of each then look for meanings related to my three words in the set of three, but as it happened they matched one to one and in sequence. It's a funny old world.

Lessons - Saturn. The discovery of the rings came as a great surprise, so unexpected that it took 50 years of telescopic observation before someone figured out just what they were looking at. This gives me the idea of lessons that take a long time to learn, maybe life lessons.

Creation - Aluminium. The author created the lumps shown by pouring the molten metal into water for no other reason than to create the photo. The concept of creating for the sheer joy of creation or artistic expression with no utilitarian motive comes to mind.

Connection - Great Salt Desert. There's not much information on the back of these postcards although it says the desert is in Iran. I looked it up in my old Gallery of Geography which mentioned the important oasis settlement of Yezd where caravans from the east and west met to exchange goods.

Putting these together suggests to me my reality may involve something like a long term lesson to somehow reconcile western scientific knowledge with eastern philosophical ideas. Possibly cosmology and ancient Oriental philosophy might hold similar views on the universe as essentially an immense, evolving work of art to be appreciated rather than say a stage set on which to fight the battles between good and evil.
Interesting thoughts!  8)

Sometimes it takes random stuff like my picture to lead to insights, so good to see when it has even more utility than fun alone.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on March 28, 2020, 10:36:29 AM
Quote from: greg on March 27, 2020, 11:04:28 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/VrhvS5urnorpA-RzHJeY9UcCxmy6CDhgwV94Ouo4Ln4y9hYAjCfQC2qdQlNuE26Rx9cw9tJdjTdV0w=s593-nd)

1. strength
2. pope
3. connect
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on March 28, 2020, 10:40:06 AM
Lessons
Creation
Love

Yes, that would fit.

I suppose the idea is that our subconcious picks out words that have special meanimg to us.

Although the second triad of words I noticed is less promising.

Doe
Pry
Ski
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 28, 2020, 11:31:09 AM
Quote from: Florestan on March 28, 2020, 10:36:29 AM
1. strength
2. pope
3. connect
You Catholic?


Quote from: JBS on March 28, 2020, 10:40:06 AM
I suppose the idea is that our subconcious picks out words that have special meanimg to us.
That's what I was thinking.

But the difficult part is that there's no way to scientifically prove this.

Also, when I look again I usually get some different words. Probably the only semi-scientific way would be super-specific words, like favorite foods, health conditions, composer names (that anyone can recognize), etc. that are obviously important to that specific person, rather than stuff a bunch of basic words that are universally important to everyone.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on March 28, 2020, 11:59:12 AM
Quote from: greg on March 28, 2020, 11:31:09 AM
You Catholic?

No. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on March 28, 2020, 08:39:14 PM
Quote from: greg on March 28, 2020, 10:33:25 AM
Interesting thoughts!  8)

Sometimes it takes random stuff like my picture to lead to insights, so good to see when it has even more utility than fun alone.

I've found more meaning in random stuff since I started to pay attention. Science doesn't deal with meaning, subjectivity and non-repeatable experiments but I think it's also against the scientific attitude to ignore your own experience even if you can't explain it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on April 02, 2020, 09:04:27 PM
Quote from: geralmar on April 02, 2020, 08:50:33 PM
Find the cat:

Ha they are elusive things!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 03, 2020, 05:12:15 AM
They do like their places on high.   :)

A feline version of "Where's Waldo?"   :D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Kaga2 on April 03, 2020, 07:28:59 AM
Our cats are easy to find this week. On the jigsaw puzzle.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 03, 2020, 07:48:58 AM
Quote from: Kaga2 on April 03, 2020, 07:28:59 AM
Our cats are easy to find this week. On the jigsaw puzzle.
:laugh:Having a grand time swatting around the pieces?   ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on April 03, 2020, 11:31:36 AM

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdRBNwk5/quarantine-cats7.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 03, 2020, 11:54:01 AM
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 05, 2020, 02:42:50 AM
(https://www.tate.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/width-1200/public/images/klimt_portrait_0.jpg)

Gustav Klimt and his cat.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 05, 2020, 04:07:41 AM
Quote from: pjme on April 05, 2020, 02:42:50 AM
(https://www.tate.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/width-1200/public/images/klimt_portrait_0.jpg)

Gustav Klimt and his cat.
+1
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on April 08, 2020, 07:40:41 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 05, 2020, 04:07:41 AM
+1
+2
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on April 08, 2020, 07:42:46 AM
This was on the front of a Myaskovsky CD and is called:
'Oak Tree Splintered by Lightning. Allegory on the Artist's Wife's Death' by M. Vorobiev (1842).
I think it's an extraordinary painting:
(//)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 08, 2020, 08:09:58 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 08, 2020, 07:42:46 AM
This was on the front of a Myaskovsky CD and is called:
'Oak Tree Splintered by Lightning. Allegory on the Artist's Wife's Death' by M. Vorobiev (1842).
I think it's an extraordinary painting:
(//)

It is, thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 08, 2020, 01:56:43 PM
Thanks Jeffrey!   :)

Best,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 27, 2020, 01:16:40 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDIck5gv5Eo/XkTgTuPMRPI/AAAAAAAABYo/qK07Z2SHvcghQzmRnf-3jRqc1OcPAB9EACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/8-le%2Bchien%2Bde%2BPoulenc.jpg)

Poulenc and his dog.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on April 27, 2020, 04:19:40 AM
Quote from: geralmar on April 26, 2020, 09:28:33 PM
Find the cat:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsVtXBbx/find-cats17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wp0PQD6G/find-cats18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MH30sZTv/find-cats15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5xXBKX1/find-cats9.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

They're well hidden. Luckily I like doing jigsaw puzzles so can look very closely.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 27, 2020, 07:12:17 AM
Quote from: geralmar on April 26, 2020, 09:28:33 PM
Find the cat:

(https://i.postimg.cc/rsVtXBbx/find-cats17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wp0PQD6G/find-cats18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/MH30sZTv/find-cats15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5xXBKX1/find-cats9.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Those ever elusive felines!   ;D

Pretty home too!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 27, 2020, 07:13:20 AM
Quote from: pjme on April 27, 2020, 01:16:40 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDIck5gv5Eo/XkTgTuPMRPI/AAAAAAAABYo/qK07Z2SHvcghQzmRnf-3jRqc1OcPAB9EACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/8-le%2Bchien%2Bde%2BPoulenc.jpg)

Poulenc and his dog.
They both look quite content.   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 28, 2020, 02:53:26 PM
Quote from: geralmar on April 28, 2020, 01:36:58 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/FHQSDzwy/1fuef8j.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://gasstation-nearme.com/e85)
:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on April 29, 2020, 02:32:17 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/RhFzmTJw/Landscape-Photographer-of-the-Year-Peter-Adam-Hoszang-1024x933.jpg) (https://postimages.org/) (https://celebsroll.com/reggie-bush-bio)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on April 29, 2020, 02:45:19 AM
(http://www.parkworld.be/images/stories/nieuws/dierentuinen/2016/20160108-ZooAntwerpen640.jpg)

Rembrandt Bugatti in Antwerp zoo ca. 1910.
http://wikipedia.nd.ax/wiki/Rembrandt_Bugatti
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on April 29, 2020, 02:57:17 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 08, 2020, 08:09:58 AM
It is, thanks for posting it.

My pleasure. His other paintings are all rural/pastoral type scenes. The 'Oak Tree Splintered by Lightning' must have been the equivalent of Suk's 'Asrael Symphony' in his oeuvre.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 07:40:14 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 29, 2020, 02:57:17 AM
My pleasure. His other paintings are all rural/pastoral type scenes. The 'Oak Tree Splintered by Lightning' must have been the equivalent of Suk's 'Asrael Symphony' in his oeuvre.

Are you familiar with Aivazovsky's oeuvre?  My favorite Russian painter hands down. Most of his paintings are pure Sturm und Drang at sea.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61YlrUhQR5L._AC_SX522_.jpg)

I have seen live the Black Sea during a storm (fortunately, I was at safe distance on the shore). I swear the colors are exactly like above.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 08:42:30 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 07:40:14 AM
Are you familiar with Aivazovsky's oeuvre?  My favorite Russian painter hands down. Most of his paintings are pure Sturm und Drang at sea.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61YlrUhQR5L._AC_SX522_.jpg)

I have seen live the Black Sea during a storm (fortunately, I was at safe distance on the shore). I swear the colors are exactly like above.
Beautiful work and the colors of that sea are amazing!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 08:57:37 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 08:42:30 AM
Beautiful work and the colors of that sea are amazing!

https://www.freeart.com/gallery/a/aivazovsky/aivazovsky.html (https://www.freeart.com/gallery/a/aivazovsky/aivazovsky.html)

I once had a painting of his as my avatar. It blended perfectly with the GMG's blue-nuanced layout.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 10:40:38 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 08:57:37 AM
https://www.freeart.com/gallery/a/aivazovsky/aivazovsky.html (https://www.freeart.com/gallery/a/aivazovsky/aivazovsky.html)

I once had a painting of his as my avatar. It blended perfectly with the GMG's blue-nuanced layout.
;D  I love particularly (in your example above) how he did that light turquoise (more like an alexandrite stone) and the way that it looks like you can see through it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 10:42:06 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 08, 2020, 07:42:46 AM
This was on the front of a Myaskovsky CD and is called:
'Oak Tree Splintered by Lightning. Allegory on the Artist's Wife's Death' by M. Vorobiev (1842).
I think it's an extraordinary painting:
(//)
That one is cool as well.  Would love to see it live.   :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 10:49:39 AM
I love this artist's lithographs--Stow Wengenroth.  Would love to get one of his owl prints: 

(https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesB/upload/8377/361/dscn6863.jpg)

He's done ones of a number of types of birds including Red-winged blackbirds, black-capped chickadees, etc.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 12:52:24 PM
Quote from: geralmar on April 29, 2020, 12:45:46 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/4xRvYwSV/OIP-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
They look like they're out to rumble!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on April 29, 2020, 12:56:51 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 12:52:24 PM
They look like they're out to rumble!

;D

Beware of that pair!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 01:07:14 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 29, 2020, 10:40:38 AM
;D  I love particularly (in your example above) how he did that light turquoise (more like an alexandrite stone) and the way that it looks like you can see through it.

He was a genius, no doubt!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 29, 2020, 05:39:40 PM
on my page-a-day art calendar at home:

(https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/medium/acrylic-print/metalposts/break/images-medium-5/11-dancing-the-twist-underwood-archives.jpg)

on the ever-changing screen saver at work:

(https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RWegBS)

(Legzira Beach, Sidi Ifni, Morocco)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 03, 2020, 03:28:57 AM
The state of "Crossover" in France, 1970 8).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on May 12, 2020, 08:25:11 AM
me and my girlfriend to be, if I SEDUCE HER PROPPERi have her and knowned her since 10 years, she sweet , kind, funny, sexy she all that in one women, one hot babe...she on my facebook needless to says , I LOVE HER TOO DEATH AND SHE KNOW, WE ARE CLOSE VERY CLOSE FRIEND. SHE LIVE IN VEGAS i live in montreal quebec canada.

:)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 12, 2020, 08:27:11 AM
Quote from: geralmar on May 07, 2020, 01:36:05 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0t8F8HZ/tumblr-oaz71f-UWcy1qbz9meo1-1280.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Is that a den of juvenile kit foxes?   :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 12, 2020, 09:04:48 AM
Quote from: geralmar on May 07, 2020, 01:36:05 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0t8F8HZ/tumblr-oaz71f-UWcy1qbz9meo1-1280.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The Cunning Vixen?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on May 13, 2020, 09:42:25 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/0jzW9HKS/800-the-unforgiven-05-blu-ray-blu-ray.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Audrey Hepburn, Audie Murphy; The Unforgiven (1960).

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: FelixSkodi on May 22, 2020, 07:59:07 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/73/5d/6e/735d6e05fe6f1b8e4a62e0aafceb5012.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 22, 2020, 08:01:38 PM
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/83AB/production/_112170733_banksy1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on May 22, 2020, 11:50:45 PM
Quote from: Florestan on April 29, 2020, 07:40:14 AM
Are you familiar with Aivazovsky's oeuvre?  My favorite Russian painter hands down. Most of his paintings are pure Sturm und Drang at sea.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61YlrUhQR5L._AC_SX522_.jpg)

I have seen live the Black Sea during a storm (fortunately, I was at safe distance on the shore). I swear the colors are exactly like above.
Just seen this. What a great painting. Never heard of him. Will look him up. Would be a great cover image for Sibelius's or Nystroem's 'The Tempest'!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: FelixSkodi on May 23, 2020, 11:11:16 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e2/2c/4a/e22c4aa2799a50387588754ae61552f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 24, 2020, 10:35:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/BLGvQDm.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 24, 2020, 10:55:31 AM
 ;D

Currently I'm stuck in stage 3, just letting everything go for a bit to concentrate on stuff like, um, gaming or whatever, is nice... still hoping to one day get another few months off to where I can just all-out no-life for a while, completely neglecting personal care while being stuck in a fantasy world.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 24, 2020, 01:06:18 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 24, 2020, 10:35:40 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/BLGvQDm.jpg)
Thanks, that made me smile.  At least I have a garden to work in and some places to walk...hope to get cycling again soon (partly so as not to resemble the fourth frame!).  It's hard; we're all stressed out.

Best,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 25, 2020, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: Philoctetes on May 25, 2020, 10:12:41 AM
(https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/mhw_101_unit_00709_rc.jpg?w=681&h=383&crop=1)
Sorry Philoctetes, but I don't know that image.  Could you pleas add some comments?

Best,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on May 25, 2020, 04:11:06 PM
A Netflix series called Merry Happy Whatever.

If you have Google Chrome, right click on an image, and among the actions offered is Google's image search, which identifies the image about 98% of the time. (Sometimes it just comes back with a generic answer like "man drinking from coffee cup.)  That's what I did for this.

If you don't have Chrome, do a search for "reverse image search with [your browser and OS]" to find out how.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 26, 2020, 07:23:19 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81DciID9qWL._AC_SY679_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 26, 2020, 02:35:08 PM
Quote from: Florestan on May 26, 2020, 07:23:19 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81DciID9qWL._AC_SY679_.jpg)
Trying to figure out what he might be saying looking at the rose [as I can't see the title]:  1) "Ah, you are far inferior to the beauty of my love, but you must suffice as a mere token to her of my love for her"....or??   ;)

Best,

Pd
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on May 27, 2020, 10:59:51 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 26, 2020, 02:35:08 PM
Trying to figure out what he might be saying looking at the rose [as I can't see the title]:  1) "Ah, you are far inferior to the beauty of my love, but you must suffice as a mere token to her of my love for her"....or??   ;)

Best,

Pd

https://www.fineartprintsondemand.com/artists/bakst/carnival_florestan.htm (https://www.fineartprintsondemand.com/artists/bakst/carnival_florestan.htm)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_(ballet) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_(ballet))

Hope this helps.

Best to you too.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 28, 2020, 02:42:18 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 27, 2020, 10:59:51 PM
https://www.fineartprintsondemand.com/artists/bakst/carnival_florestan.htm (https://www.fineartprintsondemand.com/artists/bakst/carnival_florestan.htm)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_(ballet) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_(ballet))

Hope this helps.

Best to you too.
Thanks Florestan!   :)

He (the drawing) does make quite a dashing figure!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 05, 2020, 05:25:44 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mayan-monument-2-226x300.jpg?resize=325%2C429&ssl=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 05, 2020, 05:51:30 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 05, 2020, 05:25:44 AM
(https://i1.wp.com/www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mayan-monument-2-226x300.jpg?resize=325%2C429&ssl=1)

Is that a LIDAR elevation map revealing what's hidden in a jungle?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 05, 2020, 05:52:52 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 05, 2020, 05:51:30 AM
Is that a LIDAR elevation map revealing what's hidden in a jungle?


Yes. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Ratliff on June 05, 2020, 06:04:15 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 05, 2020, 05:51:30 AM
Is that a LIDAR elevation map revealing what's hidden in a jungle?

Thanks for google image search I found out it is a Mayan site in Southern Mexico.

https://www.courthousenews.com/researchers-discover-largest-oldest-mayan-monument-in-southern-mexico/

Here's an ordinary photo of the same site.

(https://i1.wp.com/www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mayan-monument-1-scaled.jpg?w=2280)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 05, 2020, 06:13:35 AM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on June 05, 2020, 06:04:15 AM
Thanks for google image search I found out it is a Mayan site in Southern Mexico.

https://www.courthousenews.com/researchers-discover-largest-oldest-mayan-monument-in-southern-mexico/

Here's an ordinary photo of the same site.

(https://i1.wp.com/www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mayan-monument-1-scaled.jpg?w=2280)

Thanks. It's amazing how much old stuff is hidden away.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2020, 03:53:07 PM
Remember
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on June 10, 2020, 07:53:51 PM
First photographs from InSight Mars Lander, November 26, 2018:

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXQ9t63B/Ds9-FEc-U0-Aguaq-B.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqtT086Q/Ds9-XIJLXQAACI6g-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on June 14, 2020, 05:39:58 PM
^I, for one, welcome our feline overlords.

TD:

(https://www.newidea.com.au/media/89312/ni-cover-2025_720.jpg?width=720&center=0.0,0.0)

Spotting this in the supermarket I felt oddly delighted that the trash mags have found a way to make their Brad-Jen stories intersect with their Palace Scandal stories.

Or will the universe explode if two alternate realities are forced to inhabit the same space?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 15, 2020, 04:43:54 AM
Quote from: geralmar on June 10, 2020, 07:53:51 PM
First photographs from InSight Mars Lander, November 26, 2018:

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXQ9t63B/Ds9-FEc-U0-Aguaq-B.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/PqtT086Q/Ds9-XIJLXQAACI6g-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Well, we always new that cats were 'other-worldly', right?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 15, 2020, 04:44:58 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 14, 2020, 05:39:58 PM
^I, for one, welcome our feline overlords.

TD:

(https://www.newidea.com.au/media/89312/ni-cover-2025_720.jpg?width=720&center=0.0,0.0)

Spotting this in the supermarket I felt oddly delighted that the trash mags have found a way to make their Brad-Jen stories intersect with their Palace Scandal stories.

Or will the universe explode if two alternate realities are forced to inhabit the same space?
How do they ever manage to come up with this stuff?!   :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 20, 2020, 12:32:57 PM
(https://dmv.ny.gov/sites/default/files/resize/styles/panopoly_image_original/public/realid-front2x-708x356.png)

I've had to look up example NY licenses for work a few times.

I see this as the most common search result, but his expression is so funny.

I can just imagine him making quick, short nods, proclaiming, "I'm Michael Motorist! Guess what I get do?! I get to go VROOM VROOM in my car! Yeah! I know you can't believe it, but it's real! Yeah! VROOM VROOM!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 20, 2020, 01:05:49 PM
(https://www.economist.com/sites/default/files/images/print-edition/20200620_LDD002_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 22, 2020, 02:54:34 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/60838d943b8bb9f6eb007ed64cfaa8bfee790a6d/0_0_5902_3543/master/5902.jpg?width=605&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=038265da63170c3f8e61f54c372754c2)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 22, 2020, 04:29:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C65kjEkWsAAD1K5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 23, 2020, 06:44:30 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 22, 2020, 02:54:34 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/60838d943b8bb9f6eb007ed64cfaa8bfee790a6d/0_0_5902_3543/master/5902.jpg?width=605&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=038265da63170c3f8e61f54c372754c2)

Ah it's another one of those old paintings in Spain that someone has brought up to modern standards ::).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53141755 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53141755)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 23, 2020, 07:14:15 AM
Quote from: George on June 22, 2020, 04:29:47 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C65kjEkWsAAD1K5.jpg)
Looks to be right up your alley George!  ;)  :)

PD
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 23, 2020, 06:44:30 AM
Ah it's another one of those old paintings in Spain that someone has brought up to modern standards ::).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53141755 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53141755)
Oh Lordie!

What a horrifying article!  :( >:(

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 23, 2020, 07:15:50 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 23, 2020, 07:14:15 AM
DOh Lordie!

What a horrifying article!  :( >:(


Indeed, depressing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 23, 2020, 07:16:50 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 23, 2020, 07:14:15 AM
Looks to be right up your alley George!  ;)  :)

Up my Street, yes.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 23, 2020, 07:18:42 AM
Quote from: Florestan on June 23, 2020, 07:15:50 AM
Indeed, depressing.

Well they think very highly of Picasso in Spain ;).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 23, 2020, 07:19:45 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 23, 2020, 07:18:42 AM
Well they think very highly of Picasso in Spain ;).

Yeah but he did it on purpose. They just screwed it big time.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on June 24, 2020, 04:58:37 PM
I like this picture add a so-so lovely day better , that nothing my sister was just annoying, re-criminationary, I was over whelmed , but eventually this St Jean party end up sweet, yet my sister and dad were jerks a bit, but I don't care I,m used to such behavior, when they drink it's worstt, I,m all nice like Ned Flander'S I PAY BEERS expeensive one for holiday and his birthday, he still sticck severe or bitching about whatever, FOR MY FATHER, i only drink stout , black beer , I,m use to it,, than my father bitch about it black I said or ya a racist you don't like the sistas lol, he said I like blond,my father nevrotic her mother was blond and he was her favorite kid , her father were severe and probably intimidated him as nerdy, so he see myseelf as a father  disciplinary and has proper manner this annoy him... and his favorite is my sister in the kid, don't feel bitter at all, I had a good day a so-so day, that about it look whit patch and capsule of nicotine I look healthier feel Healty, strong, and I have pastille , Werther original , original, Ricola pastils same original, have vicks beside pastil of nicotine, and patch work like charmed.

I have being eating good stuff less fat less sugar , I bought aveeno  moisterizing cream and  gel for washing whit hydratants I look less rinkle less sick if you will
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 24, 2020, 08:39:10 PM
(https://i.redd.it/3kv20xzf8y651.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on June 27, 2020, 10:46:38 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EbiiNK4VAAA_u5O?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on June 27, 2020, 10:50:38 AM
(https://townsquare.media/site/838/files/2020/05/run-dmc-capitol-theatre-1984.jpg?w=980&q=75)

Run DMC - 1984
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on June 27, 2020, 08:17:27 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBJ9g7cZ/27-Alan-Russell-35963516-10156317687867165-4868414785147895808-o.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4nN3mnb3/52-www-all-free-photos-com.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4nN3mnb3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on June 28, 2020, 11:55:29 AM
This is my picture when I was a one man army lol 8)
Hail deprofundis!!!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 06, 2020, 12:48:56 PM
I love this painting by Armenian artist Martiros Saryan who was a friend of Khachaturian:

[click to enlarge]
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/9e/3c/259e3ceeed6557be17ae9456938730e9.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 06, 2020, 01:38:47 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 06, 2020, 12:48:56 PM
I love this painting by Armenian artist Martiros Saryan who was a friend of Khachaturian:

[click to enlarge]
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/9e/3c/259e3ceeed6557be17ae9456938730e9.jpg)
Nice!  Do you know whether or not that is supposed to be a real place and if so, what it is?

When was it painted too?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 06, 2020, 02:41:43 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 06, 2020, 01:38:47 PM
Nice!  Do you know whether or not that is supposed to be a real place and if so, what it is?

When was it painted too?

PD

Yes, the name of the painting is called Ararat and Charents Arch and it was painted in 1958.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 06, 2020, 02:45:52 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 06, 2020, 02:41:43 PM
Yes, the name of the painting is called Ararat and Charents Arch and it was painted in 1958.

googling...

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSQ0qlL9WaDVCd8H5rNt_VKbcJXZDGXMxzilw&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 06, 2020, 02:54:23 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5169/5242985272_e3de7e2eb9_b.jpg)

Dali's Chemist of Ampurdan in Search of Absolutely Nothing 1936
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 09, 2020, 03:52:22 PM
(https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/107419556_1706732149478711_1456135785135720553_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=xgjG7AUP47MAX8JPprN&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=ff1364fc3d7978ce788af5142a945340&oe=5F2C22F8)
A line from my favorite album- Meshuggah's Catch 33
:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on July 24, 2020, 07:27:34 PM
An ad from 1968
(https://cdn.substack.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25870680-a21c-4651-a573-e8c2f6301a2e_700x1056.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 25, 2020, 05:34:47 AM
Quote from: JBS on July 24, 2020, 07:27:34 PM
An ad from 1968
(https://cdn.substack.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F25870680-a21c-4651-a573-e8c2f6301a2e_700x1056.jpeg)
Love the ad!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on July 26, 2020, 09:17:52 AM
Brilliant, marketing avant garde classical as alternative underground music. The Stockhausen album is groovy, I found a free download on archive.org 8).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 26, 2020, 10:46:25 AM
(https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/img_8799.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on August 02, 2020, 04:13:37 AM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2110/9397/products/mockup-680d3a59_1100x.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on August 08, 2020, 08:20:34 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee5-YSEWAAASRwc?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on August 08, 2020, 08:29:35 PM
Quote from: Brian on August 08, 2020, 08:20:34 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ee5-YSEWAAASRwc?format=jpg&name=small)

I like the April wig, that's the look I'd go for 8).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on August 14, 2020, 11:43:02 AM
Me lately whit French look , beret and ocus pocus jewelery lol

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 02, 2020, 05:21:46 PM
(https://smartcdn.prod.postmedia.digital/nationalpost/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/screenshot.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 03, 2020, 10:55:05 AM
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/118787383_3571953269482451_3960984364279937130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=VPQzXhn61bEAX8bUzom&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=a127da36b5dbff23b90ea4f4d7263f3c&oe=5F759D1B)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on September 03, 2020, 03:47:06 PM
Quote from: George on September 03, 2020, 10:55:05 AM
(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/118787383_3571953269482451_3960984364279937130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=VPQzXhn61bEAX8bUzom&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=a127da36b5dbff23b90ea4f4d7263f3c&oe=5F759D1B)

Saw that in a tweet. I'll give you one guess what the tweeter's name was.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 03, 2020, 05:08:25 PM
Quote from: JBS on September 03, 2020, 03:47:06 PM
Saw that in a tweet. I'll give you one guess what the tweeter's name was.

Al?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on September 03, 2020, 07:07:37 PM
Quote from: George on September 03, 2020, 05:08:25 PM
Al?

Aye.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 04, 2020, 05:06:52 PM
Alice and Dorothy have a conversation  ;D

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/AliceandDorothy.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on September 04, 2020, 08:03:46 PM
Genius ;D.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 12, 2020, 05:36:20 AM
(https://katu.com/resources/media/0d099d94-fefc-4546-8531-afc39b9676ac-large16x9_storm_smoke.jpg?1599885862485)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on September 23, 2020, 05:48:10 PM
Old comedy routine updated:

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/Comedy%20routine%20updated.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on September 23, 2020, 08:59:22 PM
The second panel is incorrect: Bill Bruford was the drummer for Yes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 24, 2020, 05:12:06 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on September 23, 2020, 05:48:10 PM
Old comedy routine updated:

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/june2017/Comedy%20routine%20updated.jpg)


Sarge
Brilliant!  ;D

I wasn't familiar with his work before now.  I googled his name and found his blog.  Noticed a posting about Bill Watterson...and had to read it.  Excellent!

https://stephanpastis.wordpress.com/2014/06/07/ever-wished-that-calvin-and-hobbes-creator-bill-watterson-would-return-to-the-comics-page-well-he-just-did/

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 07, 2020, 07:35:02 AM
(https://yarr.me/c/696/13/combine-all-the-sins.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 07, 2020, 07:45:11 AM
(https://miro.medium.com/max/750/1*00TmJ-UPbI8A4V8tNwRe9Q.jpeg)

Irrefutable evidence that Rachmaninoff smiled at least once.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 07, 2020, 07:58:19 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 07, 2020, 07:45:11 AM
(https://miro.medium.com/max/750/1*00TmJ-UPbI8A4V8tNwRe9Q.jpeg)

Irrefutable evidence that Rachmaninoff smiled at least once.
Fake. Russians can't smile.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2020, 07:59:32 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 07, 2020, 07:45:11 AM
(https://miro.medium.com/max/750/1*00TmJ-UPbI8A4V8tNwRe9Q.jpeg)

Irrefutable evidence that Rachmaninoff smiled at least once.
:laugh: Nice photo!  Any idea who all is there with him?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 07, 2020, 09:06:55 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2020, 07:59:32 AM
:laugh: Nice photo!  Any idea who all is there with him?

PD

From left to right: his wife, Nikolai Medtner and Medtner's wife.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2020, 10:01:14 AM
Thanks...looks like they're having a nice day/evening together.  Wonder what all they talked about?  Some works in progress?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 07, 2020, 10:16:24 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2020, 10:01:14 AM
Thanks...looks like they're having a nice day/evening together.  Wonder what all they talked about?  Some works in progress?
New Rachmaninov symphony coming out in 2021!

Gotta dust off the graveyard dirt off the manuscript, but that's not a problem since the hype is real, people!  :o
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 09, 2020, 08:29:47 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b7/24/df/b724dff1d9fa95ef39f09a374a3ffafd.jpg)

(https://i.etsystatic.com/11197546/r/il/16d772/1543617542/il_1140xN.1543617542_83hd.jpg)

Steampunk keyboards... they look glorious. But expensive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 09, 2020, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: greg on October 09, 2020, 08:29:47 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b7/24/df/b724dff1d9fa95ef39f09a374a3ffafd.jpg)

(https://i.etsystatic.com/11197546/r/il/16d772/1543617542/il_1140xN.1543617542_83hd.jpg)

Steampunk keyboards... they look glorious. But expensive.
Interesting looking!  I wonder how ergonomic they are though?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 09, 2020, 03:25:40 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 09, 2020, 02:57:08 PM
Interesting looking!  I wonder how ergonomic they are though?
Good question. I wish there were a way of testing before buying. I'd imagine if you are okay with the key action of typewriters then that is a point in their favor.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 10, 2020, 05:52:26 AM
Quote from: greg on October 09, 2020, 03:25:40 PM
Good question. I wish there were a way of testing before buying. I'd imagine if you are okay with the key action of typewriters then that is a point in their favor.
Years ago, I took a typing class.  Most of the typewriters were the old, big, heavy, metal Royal ones.  At the time, they had 2-3 electric typewriters which we took turns on.  Going from the old black metal typewriters to the much lighter and faster action of the electric ones lead to mistakes like:

kkkkk........jjjjj......... when trying to adjust the firmness of ones keystroke.   ;)  :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André Le Nôtre on October 11, 2020, 12:02:35 AM
Unusual visitor at BUR.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André Le Nôtre on October 11, 2020, 12:04:03 AM
Made this for my friend who was an A-320 captain at United (now retired)--and also a huge 2001 A Space Odyssey fan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 18, 2020, 10:07:41 AM
Is this weird, to think this may be the grossest picture ever? It's the only image I've seen where I physically start gagging while looking at it.
Despite really not being into gore, I can watch a gory movie and be disgusted but not feel sick. This just makes me feel sick.

It's a Dorito bath with feet covered in Dorito. As much as I like Belle and stuff like her dead octopus friend, this just crosses the line.

https://www.redbubble.com/i/throw-blanket/Belle-Delphine-Onlyfans-Exclusive-Dorito-Bath-by-shitpostanon/50868663.16D0B
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 24, 2020, 07:49:31 PM
Florestan, clear your inbox!!!   >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 25, 2020, 08:16:41 AM
Quote from: greg on October 24, 2020, 07:49:31 PM
Florestan, clear your inbox!!!   >:D

Done.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on October 28, 2020, 10:35:09 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/yYLFNFHt/dvorakkb.png) (https://postimages.org/)

I have a typewriter with the Dvorak keyboard; but I'm still reduced to "hunt 'n peck".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 28, 2020, 07:47:13 PM
So from the Dreams thread, have been thinking about this dream for a week:

Quote from: greg on October 16, 2020, 06:55:37 AM
Dreamed of being in a house that had both Belle Delphine and Elon Musk in it.

Did very little talking to them and waking up really really sucked. They are probably the two most interesting people I can think of, could just talk to them for hours.

I think it's the first time I dreamed about Belle? But for Elon, it's at least the 5th time...
And from today, perhaps this is the true meaning? Robot catgirls?

(https://yt3.ggpht.com/eGlzLoJYT77z8k0WeInCJXVqpHDRGyFNs1hymF6hjxxf2xmhEBeVQxIVaaP3b7Zrb19In8BaKjeEdw=s542-nd)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 29, 2020, 06:18:53 PM
Just something dumb I made a few minutes ago
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on October 30, 2020, 01:46:12 AM
This makes me think of the Flemish "Bond zonder naam"  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
This social-critical organisation (The nameless alliance) tries to inspire (since 1947) the masses with monthly free sayings and maxims.
https://www.bzn.be/nl/home

You should apply Greg!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 30, 2020, 06:48:03 AM
Quote from: pjme on October 30, 2020, 01:46:12 AM
This makes me think of the Flemish "Bond zonder naam"  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
This social-critical organisation (The nameless alliance) tries to inspire (since 1947) the masses with monthly free sayings and maxims.
https://www.bzn.be/nl/home

You should apply Greg!
Lol, well if that stuff helps some people then I guess it has some value.

Too bad my browser isn't translating that website...

I modeled it after some of the cheesy inspirational pictures you see often on Facebook...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 30, 2020, 04:39:51 PM
(https://images.ladbible.com/resize?type=jpeg&url=http://beta.ems.ladbiblegroup.com/s3/content/6c36b9c65f9b4a7f7dc0e6fd9d56f9f3.png&quality=70&width=720&aspectratio=16:9&extend=white)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 31, 2020, 06:45:40 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/31ni0c.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 02, 2020, 03:43:02 AM
Quote from: George on October 31, 2020, 06:45:40 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/31ni0c.jpg)
Cute (and clever) George!  :D

Saw this jaw-dropping photo today.  I'll provide a link to the story here:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54780430

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/800/cpsprodpb/4837/production/_115178481_gettyimages-1229412914.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on November 27, 2020, 08:25:06 AM
(https://www.natureaddictedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/75hrehrjrjjj-800x445.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 27, 2020, 12:07:30 PM
Quote from: Todd on November 27, 2020, 08:25:06 AM
(https://www.natureaddictedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/75hrehrjrjjj-800x445.jpg)

Which conductor/orchestra had this special vocal soloist?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 27, 2020, 01:06:50 PM
Quote from: JBS on November 27, 2020, 12:07:30 PM
Which conductor/orchestra had this special vocal soloist?

https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/cat-disrupts-live-orchestra-concert-istanbul/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 27, 2020, 01:12:15 PM
Quote from: Todd on November 27, 2020, 08:25:06 AM
(https://www.natureaddictedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/75hrehrjrjjj-800x445.jpg)
Love it!  When a cat wants some loving, it doesn't matter where or when.  :D  Hopefully, though, it was before they had started playing?  :o

PD

p.s.  Thanks George (I just saw your posting whilst I was typing my reply)!  I see that it was a stray; maybe it was hoping that someone would feed it?  I hope that it managed to find a forever home due to this.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 27, 2020, 01:32:40 PM
Quote from: Florestan on October 07, 2020, 07:45:11 AM
(https://miro.medium.com/max/750/1*00TmJ-UPbI8A4V8tNwRe9Q.jpeg)

Irrefutable evidence that Rachmaninoff smiled at least once.

Indeed...

(https://static01.nyt.com/images/2011/09/18/nyregion/18LISPOT/18LISPOT-jumbo.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale)

The reason he didn't smile much, and this was to his own admittance, is because he was a shy person in general.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 29, 2020, 11:12:48 AM
Here's one I did of Arnie, Alban and Anton:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 29, 2020, 02:24:16 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/h7gri9.png)

Glenn Gould
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 29, 2020, 05:32:55 PM
Via Charles Downey

The replies to the tweet that posted this included one that said "The Venn diagram of people who can understand this and the people who cringe at it must be a perfect circle."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wendell_E on November 30, 2020, 02:15:52 AM
Quote from: JBS on November 29, 2020, 05:32:55 PM
Via Charles Downey

The replies to the tweet that posted this included one that said "The Venn diagram of people who can understand this and the people who cringe at it must be a perfect circle."

But the bottom one should also be a treble clef!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 30, 2020, 05:32:31 AM
Quote from: Wendell_E on November 30, 2020, 02:15:52 AM
But the bottom one should also be a treble clef!

Hence the cringeworthiness.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 01, 2020, 01:22:52 PM
(https://www.sciencemag.org/sites/default/files/styles/article_main_large/public/arecibo_1280p_0.jpg?itok=-n5IxfRk)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 01, 2020, 01:28:53 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 01, 2020, 01:22:52 PM
(https://www.sciencemag.org/sites/default/files/styles/article_main_large/public/arecibo_1280p_0.jpg?itok=-n5IxfRk)
What is the photo of?  Certainly of something in disrepair.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 01, 2020, 02:40:58 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 01, 2020, 01:28:53 PM
What is the photo of?  Certainly of something in disrepair.


https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/1/21754959/arecibo-observatory-platform-collapse-dish-puerto-rico-telescope (https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/1/21754959/arecibo-observatory-platform-collapse-dish-puerto-rico-telescope)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 01, 2020, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: André on December 01, 2020, 02:40:58 PM

https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/1/21754959/arecibo-observatory-platform-collapse-dish-puerto-rico-telescope (https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/1/21754959/arecibo-observatory-platform-collapse-dish-puerto-rico-telescope)
Thank you André.  I ran across an article on the BBC website a short time ago.  I was sorry to read about it.  I don't understand why Todd liked it.  It's a loss to the world.

From a BBC article:

"What is the history of the telescope?
By Paul Rincon, Science editor, BBC News website
The telescope was built in the early 1960s, with the intention of studying the ionised upper part of Earth's atmosphere, the ionosphere. But it was soon being used as an all-purpose radio observatory.
Radio astronomy is a field within the larger discipline that observes objects in the Universe by studying them at radio frequencies. A number of cosmic phenomena such as pulsars - magnetised, rotating stars - show emission at radio wavelengths.
The observatory provided the first solid evidence for a type of object known as a neutron star. It was also used to identify the first example of a binary pulsar (two magnetised neutron stars orbiting around a common centre of mass), which earned its discoverers the Nobel Prize in Physics.
The telescope helped to make the first definitive detection of exoplanets, planetary bodies orbiting other stars, in 1992.
It has also been used to listen for signals from intelligent life elsewhere in the cosmos and to track near-Earth asteroids.
Over the years, the main dish appeared as a location in movies, including GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan's first outing as James Bond in 1995, and the 1997 science fiction drama Contact, starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey."

I'm sorry that they weren't able to keep it up.   :(  Glad though that no one was injured when it collapsed.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2020, 09:43:39 PM
And for the hundredth time Todd's "pictures I like" is of the misfortune of others.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 01, 2020, 10:15:57 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 01, 2020, 09:43:39 PM
And for the hundredth time Todd's "pictures I like" is of the misfortune of others.

He's the only GMG member I have on ignore and with good reason.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 02, 2020, 07:28:46 AM
It's been a major radio telescope for a long time and I'm all in favour of astronomy as a pure science, discovering things about the universe without looking to make big money by marketing product.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 02, 2020, 11:13:48 AM
(https://assets.vogue.com/photos/5f5a3aa621bf66e20e3afa1b/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/unnamed%252520(4).jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Carlo Gesualdo on December 02, 2020, 11:14:29 AM
This is how I look nowadays and the pant I am wearing has suspender heavy duty that nice, I both them used there were good ass new. and I wear my jewellery for special occasion, I have odd talismans I don't no whit I spurt this and I shave my mustache keep my bear clean this is the way this year no more darn sport suit, did they pay as to wear there clothing f*ck it loll so you guy probably believe me when I change  style I am a class act  not a skinhead a rapper or whatever, just an adult an a class act can I defied such thing actually I can' and wont use your judgment gentleman and noble woman..

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 13, 2020, 02:47:05 PM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/sFxGn5oSiDQyFmTRauwx_Fwl5Dut9EHmrrqS8rY3-IahLDkTerV6LTwYmAK00hKEQPDuuz1LCvSpRg=s800-nd)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 14, 2020, 09:08:14 PM
The current forecast: cloudy with a chance of Crumb...

(https://empreintedigitale-label.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Crumb300dpi.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 15, 2020, 06:32:56 PM
If anyone wants a Santa Bruckner photo, here's one I just finished:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 17, 2020, 03:34:59 PM
 :D
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/npeJrqMkEIK1cM25OGNHZEl7ctmjbJmu62h8eaRbx4epcpZbd5U3OiEEypSQro_PrnMQBOl5JDkJ=s500-nd)

What makes it funnier is that it reminds me of my card for getting a free haircut after going to the same place each time.  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 18, 2020, 07:03:36 PM
"Anton Bruckner arrives in Heaven" - Silhouette drawing by Otto Böhler

(https://external-preview.redd.it/U8DWJdgD5VfmPaJWg4GEJVo1AyKbBD67147mGFhk39w.jpg?width=1159&height=606.806282723&auto=webp&s=24ab23435dd7f4510cf3418b0cd333fd2daa67a8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 18, 2020, 08:53:42 PM
(https://www.staleywise.com/media/cache/resolve/1010x580_fit/5be3258ca5aa2c1c768b4567/a09e42d851950b5bd98a016d21f97207.jpeg)

Looking into the cover photo for Ornette Coleman's Virgin Beauty I learn it of the Wasaabe tribe taken by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher for one of their many books on African ceremonies.

Google searching photos by them I thought the one above particularly striking.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 19, 2020, 12:21:37 AM
Indeed, a striking photograph.

(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/photoawardscom/uploads/81947/8-156189-18/full/53e86f5db8721b46035796482cb2243a.jpg)

I love the crazy creativity of "Les sapeurs/sapeuses" in Kinshasa or Brazzaville.

https://www.photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-156189-18
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 19, 2020, 05:28:56 AM
Strikingly original pictures indeed, Peter !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 23, 2020, 02:28:14 AM
(https://media.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/thumbnails/collection_images/3/337.1977%23%23S.jpg.505x417_q85.jpg)

Eveline Syme (1888 - 1961)
Australia

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on December 23, 2020, 02:31:34 AM
Quote from: pjme on December 19, 2020, 12:21:37 AM
Indeed, a striking photograph.

(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/photoawardscom/uploads/81947/8-156189-18/full/53e86f5db8721b46035796482cb2243a.jpg)

I love the crazy creativity of "Les sapeurs/sapeuses" in Kinshasa or Brazzaville.

https://www.photoawards.com/winner/zoom.php?eid=8-156189-18

Thank you for posting this!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DaveF on December 23, 2020, 02:55:45 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 18, 2020, 07:03:36 PM
"Anton Bruckner arrives in Heaven" - Silhouette drawing by Otto Böhler

(https://external-preview.redd.it/U8DWJdgD5VfmPaJWg4GEJVo1AyKbBD67147mGFhk39w.jpg?width=1159&height=606.806282723&auto=webp&s=24ab23435dd7f4510cf3418b0cd333fd2daa67a8)

Are all those welcoming him identifiable?  Liszt and Wagner up front, of course, Schubert and Schumann next, Mozart looking the wrong way, Bach at the organ.  Not sure about the others.  No sign of Brahms, of course - oh, no, I'm forgetting, he went to the other place...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on December 23, 2020, 03:39:41 AM
... probably Beethoven to the right of Mozart, and maybe Weber between Mozart and Schumann (I haven't done any verification, though).

Gluck and Haydn maybe there too, possibly Händel (then the row is completed).

EDIT: Yes, that's it:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Bruckners_Ankunft_im_Himmel_Otto_B%C3%B6hler.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on December 23, 2020, 03:52:01 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 18, 2020, 07:03:36 PM
"Anton Bruckner arrives in Heaven" - Silhouette drawing by Otto Böhler

(https://external-preview.redd.it/U8DWJdgD5VfmPaJWg4GEJVo1AyKbBD67147mGFhk39w.jpg?width=1159&height=606.806282723&auto=webp&s=24ab23435dd7f4510cf3418b0cd333fd2daa67a8)
Quote from: MusicTurner on December 23, 2020, 03:39:41 AM
... probably Beethoven to the right of Mozart, and maybe Weber between Mozart and Schumann (I haven't done any verification, though).

Gluck and Haydn maybe there too, possibly Händel (then the row is completed).

EDIT: Yes, that's it:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Bruckners_Ankunft_im_Himmel_Otto_B%C3%B6hler.jpg
Very nice!

Quote from: DaveF on December 23, 2020, 02:55:45 AM
No sign of Brahms, of course - oh, no, I'm forgetting, he went to the other place...
I wouldn't know where Brahms ended up, but unless Bruckner took several months to make it to heaven, when he arrived there Brahms would still have been firmly on earth.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DaveF on December 23, 2020, 05:18:53 AM
Quote from: ritter on December 23, 2020, 03:52:01 AM
Very nice!
I wouldn't know where Brahms ended up, but unless Bruckner took several months to make it to heaven, when he arrived there Brahms would still have been firmly on earth.  ;)

It's years, if not centuries, in Purgatory, isn't it?  (In fact, the whole scene has probably yet to happen.)  Then there's probably a queue a bit like we've got at Dover at the moment...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 23, 2020, 05:49:17 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/76bjjz.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 23, 2020, 05:58:43 PM
Quote from: George on December 23, 2020, 05:49:17 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/76bjjz.png)

So true! I've had so many delays that I forgot what I've even bought. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 25, 2020, 04:41:48 PM
Strauss' signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 25, 2020, 06:51:13 PM
(https://i.lensdump.com/i/0nRkCQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 26, 2020, 07:10:24 AM


(https://img.wtvideo.com/images/article/list/22108_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2020, 07:39:45 AM
Quote from: André on December 26, 2020, 07:10:24 AM

(https://img.wtvideo.com/images/article/list/22108_1.jpg)
Bizarre!  Where did you find that André?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 26, 2020, 09:56:52 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2020, 07:39:45 AM
Bizarre!  Where did you find that André?

PD

In an article about resiliency in nature:
https://www.curioctopus.fr/read/22108/18-images-evocatrices-montrant-la-puissante-resilience-de-la-nature (https://www.curioctopus.fr/read/22108/18-images-evocatrices-montrant-la-puissante-resilience-de-la-nature)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 26, 2020, 11:59:51 AM
That must have been one sexy looking tree, that stop sign just couldn't help itself at all.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2020, 01:42:32 PM
Quote from: André on December 26, 2020, 09:56:52 AM
In an article about resiliency in nature:
https://www.curioctopus.fr/read/22108/18-images-evocatrices-montrant-la-puissante-resilience-de-la-nature (https://www.curioctopus.fr/read/22108/18-images-evocatrices-montrant-la-puissante-resilience-de-la-nature)
Wow!  Great images there...thank you for that link.  A shame about that 13th century French chateau.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 26, 2020, 04:22:59 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 26, 2020, 01:42:32 PM
Wow!  Great images there...thank you for that link.  A shame about that 13th century French chateau.

My favourite is that of the tall chimneys capped by trees and bushes. How on earth...?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 26, 2020, 11:00:58 PM
The cemetery in Laken (Brussels) is well worth a visit.

(https://www.monumentaltrees.com/db/29/600/29427.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 27, 2020, 06:12:39 AM
Wow! A beech tree, non ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 27, 2020, 06:47:38 AM
I'm not sure. I didn't make that photograph. But I did visit the cemetery several times. It has been renovated and many exceptional tombs have been saved, including a cast of Rodin's Penseur.
I made this photo of another tree "engulfing" a tombstone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laeken_Cemetery
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on December 27, 2020, 08:31:19 AM
That's why you should plant cypresses, and only cypresses, in cemeteries!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 27, 2020, 09:55:02 AM
 ;) ;) ;)

Laken is smaller than Père Lachaise, but oozes spooky charm.

(https://revistavenamerica.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Bruselas-Cementerio-Laeken-Wikipedia.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 27, 2020, 10:24:54 AM
Another place I should visit... We watch the belgian news daily and they often have a feature on charming, odd, historical places. I've been to many, but there are hundreds more...

Speaking of cemetaries:

(http://www.oddcities.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/4217277.jpg)
(https://www.oddcities.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Prague_Jewish_Cemetery.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on December 27, 2020, 12:40:52 PM
Both from Jewish Prague, or just no.2 ?

We also have one here, they tend to be atmospheric.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 27, 2020, 12:41:58 PM
Quote from: pjme on December 27, 2020, 09:55:02 AM
;) ;) ;)

Laken is smaller than Père Lachaise, but oozes spooky charm.

(https://revistavenamerica.com/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Bruselas-Cementerio-Laeken-Wikipedia.jpg)
It's a beautiful cemetery....if that makes sense.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 27, 2020, 04:20:58 PM
Quote from: MusicTurner on December 27, 2020, 12:40:52 PM
Both from Jewish Prague, or just no.2 ?

We also have one here, they tend to be atmospheric.

Both. Pics from the net. A friend of mine took his own photos many years ago. Spooky and very poetic at the same time.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 28, 2020, 02:33:55 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 27, 2020, 12:41:58 PM
It's a beautiful cemetery....if that makes sense.

Of course.
Cemeteries are often beautiful (sad, mysterious) places. Some are very famous (Venice, Paris, Genoa, Milan, London...Flanders/Vladslo, Normandy...). I like Antwerp's Schoonselhof for quiet walks, bird & mushroom watching. And discovering graves & architecture, of course.

(https://www.schoonselhof.be/wpimages/wp2175983c_05_06.jpg)

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoonselhof



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 31, 2020, 04:13:07 AM
I dare you all to guess where this cemetery is located.

(https://www.europafm.ro/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cimitirul-Sulina-22.jpg)

(https://www.europafm.ro/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cimitirul-Sulina-23.jpg)

(https://pensiuneagigantfish.ro/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cimitirul-maritim-sulina.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 31, 2020, 06:18:11 AM
Well, the tombstones give it away, don't they ?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 31, 2020, 06:37:05 AM
Quote from: André on December 31, 2020, 06:18:11 AM
Well, the tombstones give it away, don't they ?

;D

Honestly, would you have thought even for a second that such a cemetery existed in the easternmost corner of Romania?

I visited it twice. There are Englisihmen, Frenchmen, Germans, Turks, Greeks and Romanians, all resting in peace together.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 31, 2020, 08:53:58 AM
A nice thought - and gesture - indeed !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on December 31, 2020, 09:03:31 AM
Quote from: André on December 31, 2020, 08:53:58 AM
A nice thought - and gesture - indeed !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulina (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulina)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 31, 2020, 10:36:54 AM
So some random recommended video that popped up on youtube, don't know this guy.

But I looked at it and made a wild guess that this dude was either Swedish or Norwegian. Then I watched, and he is Swedish.

video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDkg2RphY5k


Over time have interacted, or become familiar with, more people online from these countries. So must be picking up on something.

Looking at this thumbnail, he could be some guy walking around in Kansas. Why exactly did I guess correctly? Anyone have any idea why?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 31, 2020, 10:51:23 AM
Ok, thought about it a few minutes... probably the main thing is that short nose that northern Europeans tend to have. That's the main thing that points to genetics, probably, because it's kinda rare for people in the US to have that kind of nose. And you only see it on Northern Europeans.

That hairstyle and scenery is just very typical Scandanavian, but I think it's the nose that pushed my guess to be more confident in the first place. That hairstyle and weather isn't quite as uncommon in the US.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 31, 2020, 10:58:25 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 31, 2020, 06:37:05 AM
;D

Honestly, would you have thought even for a second that such a cemetery existed in the easternmost corner of Romania?

I visited it twice. There are Englisihmen, Frenchmen, Germans, Turks, Greeks and Romanians, all resting in peace together.
Perhaps something to think about?

Just back from several hours of grocery shopping (did take a short look around in a record store with a friend before all of the shopping  :) ).  Need to fix something to eat and then will dive into the music....

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 03, 2021, 11:54:22 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ZHjVdey.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 10, 2021, 07:23:56 PM
Copland's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 10, 2021, 07:33:26 PM
Quote from: geralmar on January 07, 2021, 06:45:28 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/2ypp0GfQ/istockphoto-840021710-170667a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Always one in a crowd.

Ah, a freebloomer.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 11, 2021, 08:18:19 AM
Quote from: geralmar on January 07, 2021, 06:45:28 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/2ypp0GfQ/istockphoto-840021710-170667a.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Always one in a crowd.
I suspect that there are now a bunch of botanists wanting seeds from that plant to examine what might make that one act so differently.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8JKkvrcNyjE/Tu2ggbWUF4I/AAAAAAAAEZM/s9WH7z9vW38/s1600/funny+cat+pictures+with+captions+%252822%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 11, 2021, 06:24:39 PM

Grace under pressure. Not a picture, but a whole video.


https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/humour/piano-breaks-on-stage/ (https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/humour/piano-breaks-on-stage/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 11, 2021, 10:10:14 PM
Shostakovich's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 12, 2021, 01:57:03 AM
Quote from: geralmar on January 11, 2021, 02:54:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/65T2stfh/CHEzaIC.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Sweet!  :)
Quote from: André on January 11, 2021, 06:24:39 PM
Grace under pressure. Not a picture, but a whole video.


https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/humour/piano-breaks-on-stage/ (https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/humour/piano-breaks-on-stage/)
What a great sense of humor!  And the show must go on!  :D ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 17, 2021, 09:44:51 PM
Villa-Lobos' signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 18, 2021, 09:10:54 PM
Painting of Prokofiev:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on January 19, 2021, 12:06:27 AM
A great portrait of Prokofiev!
Mme.Ostrova's name is new to me. Not much info on the internet.

Lydia (Leah) Ostrova was born in Sochi in 1914. 
She studied in the workshop of Isaak Brodsky at the Repin Institute in St. Petersburg, which she graduated from in 1939.  After the war she later went on to teach at the Repin Institute.  Ostrova's oeuvre is associated with the core group of artists active at the Academic Dacha in the Tver region.  There she painted many of her most iconic works; well-known paintings of flowers and young children that can be included with the works of her peers Nikolai Timkov, Yuri Kugach, Vladimir Gavrilov, Alexei Gritsai and the Tkachev Brothers.  She passed away in 2009 and today her work is in the collections of many Russian museums, including The Russian State Museum in St. Petersburg and in private collections worldwide.
Source: https://vailgallery.com/artist/lydia-ostrova

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2021, 05:53:07 AM
Quote from: pjme on January 19, 2021, 12:06:27 AM
A great portrait of Prokofiev!
Mme.Ostrova's name is new to me. Not much info on the internet.

Lydia (Leah) Ostrova was born in Sochi in 1914. 
She studied in the workshop of Isaak Brodsky at the Repin Institute in St. Petersburg, which she graduated from in 1939.  After the war she later went on to teach at the Repin Institute.  Ostrova's oeuvre is associated with the core group of artists active at the Academic Dacha in the Tver region.  There she painted many of her most iconic works; well-known paintings of flowers and young children that can be included with the works of her peers Nikolai Timkov, Yuri Kugach, Vladimir Gavrilov, Alexei Gritsai and the Tkachev Brothers.  She passed away in 2009 and today her work is in the collections of many Russian museums, including The Russian State Museum in St. Petersburg and in private collections worldwide.
Source: https://vailgallery.com/artist/lydia-ostrova

It is, indeed. I couldn't find much about her either. Thanks for posting this bio here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2021, 06:50:23 AM
Quote from: geralmar on January 18, 2021, 06:31:04 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZqXWh6N/g58ze4T.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
A one-year old orangoutang and two five-week old leopard cubs:  a nice story about them (in a South Carolina wildlife refuge).  Sweet!  :)

Quote from: pjme on January 19, 2021, 12:06:27 AM
A great portrait of Prokofiev!
Mme.Ostrova's name is new to me. Not much info on the internet.

Lydia (Leah) Ostrova was born in Sochi in 1914. 
She studied in the workshop of Isaak Brodsky at the Repin Institute in St. Petersburg, which she graduated from in 1939.  After the war she later went on to teach at the Repin Institute.  Ostrova's oeuvre is associated with the core group of artists active at the Academic Dacha in the Tver region.  There she painted many of her most iconic works; well-known paintings of flowers and young children that can be included with the works of her peers Nikolai Timkov, Yuri Kugach, Vladimir Gavrilov, Alexei Gritsai and the Tkachev Brothers.  She passed away in 2009 and today her work is in the collections of many Russian museums, including The Russian State Museum in St. Petersburg and in private collections worldwide.
Source: https://vailgallery.com/artist/lydia-ostrova


Yes, a lovely portrait!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2021, 07:20:23 AM
Some rather interesting (or interesting to me at least) photos of Delius that aren't easy to come by:

(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-7.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-5.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-15.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-12.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-8.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2021, 08:09:43 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 19, 2021, 07:20:23 AM
Some rather interesting (or interesting to me at least) photos of Delius that aren't easy to come by:

(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-7.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-5.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-15.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-12.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-8.jpg)(https://www.deliusapostle.com/img/gallery/delius-4.jpg)
Nice!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 19, 2021, 02:30:44 PM
Bartok's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 19, 2021, 05:57:43 PM
(https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/01/19/13/38198500-9162437-image-a-1_1611062645501.jpg?ssl=1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 23, 2021, 07:04:30 AM
My signature in Russian.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 23, 2021, 12:12:06 PM
(https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/210121224224-01-rare-white-kangaroo-new-york-zoo-trnd-exlarge-169.jpg)

An extremely rare white kangaroo was born at a zoo in New York

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/23/us/rare-white-kangaroo-new-york-zoo-scn-trnd/index.html

PD



Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 27, 2021, 07:58:52 AM
Stumbled upon this today:

(https://i.redd.it/zwm1l3vptsd61.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 27, 2021, 10:18:25 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 27, 2021, 07:58:52 AM
Stumbled upon this today:

(https://i.redd.it/zwm1l3vptsd61.png)
Thank you for making me smile!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 28, 2021, 02:24:15 AM
TV Appearance Checklist


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 28, 2021, 07:31:22 AM
I'd go with "my so-called friends played a prank on me".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 28, 2021, 08:58:09 AM
Or maybe: "that's an authentic Plastercaster Jimi Hendrix. Don't be so Victorian".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on January 28, 2021, 09:14:30 AM
Hopefully it's helping the lady maintain her mental health in lockdown.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 31, 2021, 10:31:50 AM

I thought I had seen just about every variation of the theme, but this one took me by surprise:

(https://i.redd.it/qavdenetlcd61.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brahmsian on January 31, 2021, 11:14:22 AM
Quote from: André on January 31, 2021, 10:31:50 AM
I thought I had seen just about every variation of the theme, but this one took me by surprise:

(https://i.redd.it/qavdenetlcd61.jpg)

:laugh:

The next sequel in 'The Human Centipede'
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 31, 2021, 11:19:11 AM
Quote from: André on January 31, 2021, 10:31:50 AM
I thought I had seen just about every variation of the theme, but this one took me by surprise:

(https://i.redd.it/qavdenetlcd61.jpg)
:laugh:  Well, not certain whether or not anyone has mentioned it here before now, but Bernie is selling sweatshirts, etc., with the proceeds going to Vermont's Meals on Wheels.  Go Bernie! :)  https://people.com/style/bernie-sanders-viral-meme-crewneck-charity-sells-out-after-day/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on January 31, 2021, 12:00:03 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 31, 2021, 11:19:11 AM
:laugh:  Well, not certain whether or not anyone has mentioned it here before now, but Bernie is selling sweatshirts, etc., with the proceeds going to Vermont's Meals on Wheels.  Go Bernie! :)  https://people.com/style/bernie-sanders-viral-meme-crewneck-charity-sells-out-after-day/

I'm waiting for my mittens  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 01, 2021, 06:04:28 AM
Quote from: André on January 31, 2021, 12:00:03 PM
I'm waiting for my mittens  ;)
That Vermont school teacher could have a great side business--if she had the time!

I love these:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/948241865/mitten-bernie-doll?ref=landingpage_similar_listing_top-2&cns=1

(https://i.etsystatic.com/24785374/r/il/342810/2816346852/il_794xN.2816346852_g92y.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 07, 2021, 06:16:52 AM
(https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/1b71cc21a1260e2c3d59fa13b513ec67?width=1280)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 09, 2021, 12:58:41 PM
I started a group on Facebook about my distaste for everything Philip Glass, but ended up deleting the group as a result, but I like this image I created:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 09, 2021, 01:50:51 PM
That is pretty brilliant for visually depicting his minimalism in your sendup meme!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 09, 2021, 02:01:49 PM
Actually, I like some of his works.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 09, 2021, 02:21:08 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 09, 2021, 02:01:49 PM
Actually, I like some of his works.  :)

PD

Same here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 09, 2021, 02:28:02 PM
I like Glass - not everything, and not in large doses either, but there are a good many works of his I like.

Maybe it's minimalism that you don't like, John ? I didn't for many years.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 09, 2021, 02:36:26 PM
Quote from: DavidW on February 09, 2021, 01:50:51 PM
That is pretty brilliant for visually depicting his minimalism in your sendup meme!

Thanks but it's far from brilliant. Anyone could've created this. In fact, I'm sure it's been done many times before.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 09, 2021, 02:37:49 PM
Quote from: André on February 09, 2021, 02:28:02 PM
I like Glass - not everything, and not in large doses either, but there are a good many works of his I like.

Maybe it's minimalism that you don't like, John ? I didn't for many years.

I like Minimalism but not of the American variety. I do like Pärt and Górecki quite a bit for example.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 09, 2021, 03:50:19 PM
Good point. I like Pärt and Gorecki too. They are indeed totally different from Glass.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 09, 2021, 04:29:20 PM
Quote from: André on February 09, 2021, 03:50:19 PM
Good point. I like Pärt and Gorecki too. They are indeed totally different from Glass.

Indeed. I might throw in Silvestrov with this particular group.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 11, 2021, 09:43:41 AM
https://www.today.com/pets/rescued-owl-gives-big-hug-man-who-helped-save-her-t97136

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rescue-owl-hugs-man-gigi-douglas-pojeky-3.jpg)

(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/a889bbcd29a7e4098dc3e637105b9b7c1c6d3a7a/c=0-2-974-1301&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2016/06/08/USATODAY/USATODAY/636009817071471484-Screen-Shot-2016-06-08-at-11.20.22-AM.jpg)
A great story!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on February 11, 2021, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 11, 2021, 09:43:41 AM
https://www.today.com/pets/rescued-owl-gives-big-hug-man-who-helped-save-her-t97136

(https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rescue-owl-hugs-man-gigi-douglas-pojeky-3.jpg)

(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/a889bbcd29a7e4098dc3e637105b9b7c1c6d3a7a/c=0-2-974-1301&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2016/06/08/USATODAY/USATODAY/636009817071471484-Screen-Shot-2016-06-08-at-11.20.22-AM.jpg)
A great story!

PD
Very nice PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 13, 2021, 10:01:20 AM
(https://www.libertymagazine.org/images/made/image/2017-4-02_01_600_750_60auto.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2021, 11:24:49 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 13, 2021, 10:01:20 AM
(https://www.libertymagazine.org/images/made/image/2017-4-02_01_600_750_60auto.jpg)
Pardon, but who is it of?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 13, 2021, 11:27:59 AM
You don't recognize Dostoevsky?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2021, 11:30:03 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 13, 2021, 11:27:59 AM
You don't recognize Dostoevsky?
Puzzled here:  obviously I didn't which is why I asked.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 13, 2021, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 13, 2021, 11:30:03 AM
Puzzled here:  obviously I didn't which is why I asked.

No offense intended.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Symphonic Addict on February 13, 2021, 05:52:01 PM
Sort of.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 16, 2021, 08:17:28 AM
(https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wcrb/files/styles/x_large/public/201909/CufkUOyWEAApa5T.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2021, 08:23:34 AM
Quote from: André on February 16, 2021, 08:17:28 AM
(https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wcrb/files/styles/x_large/public/201909/CufkUOyWEAApa5T.jpeg)
:laugh:  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: North Star on February 17, 2021, 04:39:12 AM
Quote from: André on February 16, 2021, 08:17:28 AM
(https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wcrb/files/styles/x_large/public/201909/CufkUOyWEAApa5T.jpeg)
I have a feeling that the bird prefers Taverner Consort.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: T. D. on February 18, 2021, 02:51:32 PM
The personal library of retired Johns Hopkins University Humanities professor Richard A. Macksey, housed in his home.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZtp9BQWwAA_qsB?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on February 18, 2021, 11:26:27 PM
Quote from: T. D. on February 18, 2021, 02:51:32 PM
The personal library of retired John Hopkins University Humanities professor Richard A. Macksey, housed in his home.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZtp9BQWwAA_qsB?format=jpg&name=large)
Wonderful!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 19, 2021, 03:10:30 AM
Quote from: T. D. on February 18, 2021, 02:51:32 PM
The personal library of retired John Hopkins University Humanities professor Richard A. Macksey, housed in his home.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZtp9BQWwAA_qsB?format=jpg&name=large)
Wow! :o 8)  Where did you run across this picture TD?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: T. D. on February 19, 2021, 06:49:47 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 19, 2021, 03:10:30 AM
Wow! :o 8)  Where did you run across this picture TD?

PD

It was in a "retweeted" item on Laurence Tribe's Twitter page. I don't have a Twitter account and never will, but some people actually tweet useful information on occasion.  ;)
Original post https://twitter.com/DrLindseyFitz/status/692263465910718465

BTW, following the above link I was made aware of the gaffe "John Hopkins" which occurred in the original. Slipped by when I first read it.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on February 19, 2021, 08:15:55 AM
Quote from: T. D. on February 18, 2021, 02:51:32 PM
The personal library of retired Johns Hopkins University Humanities professor Richard A. Macksey, housed in his home.
Hopefully he owns every single one of those books.
I certainly wouldn't want to have an overdue library book and wonder where I put it  ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 19, 2021, 08:25:17 AM
Quote from: T. D. on February 19, 2021, 06:49:47 AM
It was in a "retweeted" item on Laurence Tribe's Twitter page. I don't have a Twitter account and never will, but some people actually tweet useful information on occasion.  ;)
Original post https://twitter.com/DrLindseyFitz/status/692263465910718465

BTW, following the above link I was made aware of the gaffe "John Hopkins" which occurred in the original. Slipped by when I first read it.  ;D
That's o.k. as I missed it too.  And if I didn't notice it, it doesn't count either.  ;D

I love that he has a table in there so one could sit down and have a chat about books, research, ideas, etc., too!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: T. D. on February 19, 2021, 09:00:23 AM
The late Umberto Eco was known for having a massive library, 30,000 books iirc. I read about it in N. N. Taleb's The Black Swan.

Short video here:

https://www.openculture.com/2017/03/watch-umberto-eco-walk-through-his-immense-private-library.html
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 19, 2021, 08:01:09 PM
From Twitter. Unfortunately I don't know anything about the instrument or it's history.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on February 20, 2021, 02:48:50 AM
Quote from: JBS on February 19, 2021, 08:01:09 PM
From Twitter. Unfortunately I don't know anything about the instrument or it's history.
Nice.

Marc Chagall painted the harpsichord's cover in 1980, when he was 93 years old. The instrument was built by the Paris-based American William Dowd, after a 1730 original by Nicolas and François Blanchot. It was presented to the painter by the American Association of Friends of the Marc Chagall Museum in Nice, and AFAIK it's kept there and used for concerts.

https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/1980/12/30/un-tableau-de-chagall-peinture-sur-clavecin_3072592_1819218.html

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Benji on February 20, 2021, 03:05:21 AM
Quote from: JBS on February 19, 2021, 08:01:09 PM
From Twitter. Unfortunately I don't know anything about the instrument or it's history.

Ritter beat me to the scoop!

So I'll just say the most useful tool for anyone with a picture they like and no context is Google image search - it has a reverse function where you can upload an image and it will display any results it finds.

It's quite 'clever' in that it looks within the image so if you upload, say, an album cover it will often Display results for the album but also the artwork, even where it's covered in text.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on February 20, 2021, 03:29:48 AM
...or just look up "Chagall Harpsichord" or "Chagall Clavecin" in google and see what comes up.  ;)

Good day, Benji.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 20, 2021, 03:45:22 AM
Quote from: ritter on February 20, 2021, 03:29:48 AM
"Chagall Calevecin" in google

This is what I got:

Acestea sunt rezultatele pentru chagall clavecin
Încercați varianta chagall calevecin


Romanian but I'm sure you'll get it.

;D

Good afternooon, amigo!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on February 20, 2021, 03:48:52 AM
Good afternoon, Andrei. Yep, it seems google is not that smart that it cannot detect typos... :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 20, 2021, 03:54:10 AM
Quote from: ritter on February 20, 2021, 03:48:52 AM
Good afternoon, Andrei. Yep, it seems google is not that smart that it cannot detect typos... :D

Actually, calevecin if spelled like cal e vecin means word for word horse is neighbour in Romanian.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 20, 2021, 08:13:12 AM
Quote from: ritter on February 20, 2021, 02:48:50 AM
Nice.

Marc Chagall painted the harpsichord's cover in 1980, when he was 93 years old. The instrument was built by the Paris-based American William Dowd, after a 1730 original by Nicolas and François Blanchot. It was presented to the painter by the American Association of Friends of the Marc Chagall Museum in Nice, and AFAIK it's kept there and used for concerts.

https://www.lemonde.fr/archives/article/1980/12/30/un-tableau-de-chagall-peinture-sur-clavecin_3072592_1819218.html

Thank you!
Quote from: Benji on February 20, 2021, 03:05:21 AM
Ritter beat me to the scoop!

So I'll just say the most useful tool for anyone with a picture they like and no context is Google image search - it has a reverse function where you can upload an image and it will display any results it finds.

It's quite 'clever' in that it looks within the image so if you upload, say, an album cover it will often Display results for the album but also the artwork, even where it's covered in text.

At least on Android, Google has replaced this with Google Lens, which seems to be more limited in its range.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on February 23, 2021, 07:01:54 PM
(https://preview.redd.it/08ygv5gec8j61.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=07b1ed079d17a2cba57fe2807fb31b8402977d56)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on February 26, 2021, 03:34:24 PM
Was reminded of this 80s-era Life In Hell cartoon at work yesterday. Click to enlarge:

(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/522/848/1600/LIH-Workday.0.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 27, 2021, 05:21:14 PM
(https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/02/27/16/2021-02-26T164358Z_1161862418_RC2G0M9MT65L_RTRMADP_3_ITALY-WEATHER.JPG?width=982&height=726&auto=webp&quality=75)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 28, 2021, 06:43:06 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/b3wswN4/Pearls.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 28, 2021, 07:33:05 AM
Quote from: George on February 28, 2021, 06:43:06 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/b3wswN4/Pearls.jpg)
Good one George!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on March 04, 2021, 02:00:06 PM
Quote from: geralmar on March 04, 2021, 01:43:06 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/15XY9m44/Evqr8-CNXYAQvx1-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/murmuration-of-starlings-how-our-stunning-front-page-photograph-was-taken-1.4501033

Wow, exceptional! 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 05, 2021, 03:49:44 AM
Quote from: geralmar on March 04, 2021, 01:43:06 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/15XY9m44/Evqr8-CNXYAQvx1-D.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/murmuration-of-starlings-how-our-stunning-front-page-photograph-was-taken-1.4501033
Amazing!  Thank you so much for sharing that!  By the way, if you click on the link that they have on their website (to more of his pictures), there's one to me that looks like a rabbit.  :)  This one:

(https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.4501122.1614854913!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_685/image.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on March 05, 2021, 06:22:11 AM
Quote from: Iota on March 04, 2021, 02:00:06 PM
Wow, exceptional!
+1 a terrific photo!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 06, 2021, 06:17:30 AM
I rather like this one, which will be hanging on my wall in due time:

(https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21529.0;attach=71649;image)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2021, 06:19:36 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 06, 2021, 06:17:30 AM
I rather like this one, which will be hanging on my wall in due time:

(https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21529.0;attach=71649;image)
That one's very nice.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 06, 2021, 06:28:41 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 06, 2021, 06:19:36 AM
That one's very nice.  :)

PD

It is, indeed. I'll be celebrating his birthday tomorrow, so I'll have to figure out a listening program.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 14, 2021, 09:07:10 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zNYxx18UOwk/hqdefault.jpg)


Such bravery.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on March 14, 2021, 08:29:09 PM
Received this Debussy portrait many days ago and it's now hanging up on my wall:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 28, 2021, 12:13:09 PM
(https://images.radio-canada.ca/q_auto,w_960/v1/ici-info/16x9/phoque-police-birch-hill.png)

800 pound seal blocking a road in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The beast moved back to the shore after 90 minutes.


Last week a pup was caught wandering in the streets of Charlottetown. Police arrested him:

(https://i.cbc.ca/1.5923004.1614013500!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/original_1180/seal-in-cruiser.jpg)


This winter's ice sheet in the Gulf of St Lawrence covers only 4% of the Gulf, vs 33% in normal times. This causes the seals to get closer to the shores.
(https://images.radio-canada.ca/q_auto,w_960/v1/ici-info/16x9/phoque-cote-dartmouth-nouvelle-ecosse.PNG)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 29, 2021, 07:22:25 AM
Quote from: André on March 28, 2021, 12:13:09 PM
(https://i.cbc.ca/1.5923004.1614013500!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/original_1180/seal-in-cruiser.jpg)
:o
I wanna pet the sea doggy...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 29, 2021, 07:32:16 AM
Quote from: André on March 28, 2021, 12:13:09 PM
(https://images.radio-canada.ca/q_auto,w_960/v1/ici-info/16x9/phoque-police-birch-hill.png)

800 pound seal blocking a road in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The beast moved back to the shore after 90 minutes.


Last week a pup was caught wandering in the streets of Charlottetown. Police arrested him:

(https://i.cbc.ca/1.5923004.1614013500!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/original_1180/seal-in-cruiser.jpg)


This winter's ice sheet in the Gulf of St Lawrence covers only 4% of the Gulf, vs 33% in normal times. This causes the seals to get closer to the shores.
(https://images.radio-canada.ca/q_auto,w_960/v1/ici-info/16x9/phoque-cote-dartmouth-nouvelle-ecosse.PNG)
That's a lot of seal to try and coax back to sea.  Perhaps a bucket of fish might have helped?  :-\

That little guy is so cute!  He's probably thinking:  "But I'm too young to get arrested!"?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on March 29, 2021, 07:51:15 AM
The cops didn't even try to move the big seal (might have injured it, or themselves, or both). It was unmoved by bait (they tried that). They just waited for it to finish his sunbath on the asphalt  8).

As for the arrested pup, the cops didn't put him in jail. It was safely released on the shore.

All's well that ends well  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 29, 2021, 08:02:13 AM
Quote from: André on March 29, 2021, 07:51:15 AM
The cops didn't even try to move the big seal (might have injured it, or themselves, or both). It was unmoved by bait (they tried that). They just waited for it to finish his sunbath on the asphalt  8).

As for the arrested pup, the cops didn't put him in jail. It was safely released on the shore.

All's well that ends well  ;)
Yes, I read that they didn't try to move the *adult and that the pup was released by the water.  8) :)

Fresh fish didn't work!?  :o

PD

p.s.  Good news at Cornell (and hopefully egg no. 2 will be delivered today):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBtHCzOFdHw
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 29, 2021, 09:55:32 AM
This stray kept breaking into a store and trying to steal a stuffed unicorn--five times!  Animal control called and then some wonderful twists to the story.  :)

(https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/210327141512-restricted-sisu-unicorn-exlarge-169.jpg)

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/27/us/dog-steals-purple-unicorn-gets-adopted-trnd/index.html

PD

p.s.  And I just read on Facebook that someone paid for his adoption fee--for someone else to adopt him! 😭💕
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 04, 2021, 07:25:42 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUglkP9XkAI_G53.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 05, 2021, 11:46:32 AM
This is why I love Trash Taste podcast.  ;D


(https://preview.redd.it/097rugkcq5n61.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=a8ec258704ba790ec10e90a8babeb42b14f18921)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 08, 2021, 07:09:37 AM
The rabbit one is the latest and made me laugh out loud:  https://rhymeswithorange.com/new-blog/6d81hj75uqyxstpbs6hdf86yjqkkyk

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 11, 2021, 07:29:35 AM
Quote from: geralmar on April 10, 2021, 06:45:43 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZcqVBsQ/Ew18fdp-Wg-AMu-F1-Y.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

The night sky from Earth in four billion years.  (Is this also the view on the opposite side of the planet?)
(https://postimages.org/)

Oh that is odd I just used this picture in a lecture I gave a few days ago for my Astronomy class.  The theme of the lecture is that galactic evolution is driven by collisions between galaxies.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on April 11, 2021, 10:14:39 AM
Quote from: DavidW on April 11, 2021, 07:29:35 AM
Oh that is odd I just used this picture in a lecture I gave a few days ago for my Astronomy class.  The theme of the lecture is that galactic evolution is driven by collisions between galaxies.

Am I right in thinking "collision" means passing right through each other at first then gradually drawing together and coalescing? The distances between stars being what they are.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 11, 2021, 11:08:47 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on April 11, 2021, 10:14:39 AM
Am I right in thinking "collision" means passing right through each other at first then gradually drawing together and coalescing? The distances between stars being what they are.

Sometimes and sometimes they just tear each other apart.  The gravitational pull can also dramatically change the structure of the galaxy even if they don't come together.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 11, 2021, 05:04:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HiQi55a.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 12, 2021, 03:46:19 AM
Quote from: George on April 11, 2021, 05:04:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HiQi55a.png)
:laugh:  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 13, 2021, 12:23:43 PM
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/173181329_2262548307222971_7836038781761059819_n.png?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=7DsENkT_8PIAX9gKwec&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=dffe3dd961488ded671f177949c235f8&oe=609A6E15)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on April 13, 2021, 01:40:11 PM
Quote from: steve ridgway on April 11, 2021, 10:14:39 AM
Am I right in thinking "collision" means passing right through each other at first then gradually drawing together and coalescing? The distances between stars being what they are.
Quote from: DavidW on April 11, 2021, 11:08:47 AM
Sometimes and sometimes they just tear each other apart.  The gravitational pull can also dramatically change the structure of the galaxy even if they don't come together.

I can't see geralmar's image above, so maybe it's from the same site, but I found this interesting on the merging of the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way, with some nice illustrations of what the process will look like to an observer on earth at various stages.
There's an assumption that the merger has actually already started and that we'll eventually form one big elliptical galaxy.

https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earths-night-sky-milky-way-andromeda-merge



Quote from: George on April 11, 2021, 05:04:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/HiQi55a.png)

:laugh:

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on April 13, 2021, 03:59:09 PM

from 2019 but just seeing for the first time now:

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/14ab45e70b5553c16a868fa114a5d62096fdc74d/0_0_2048_1366/master/2048.jpg?width=880&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=42d20b144ed72eaaf0dbb46c4f122fad)

The launch of the Russian Soyuz rocket, seen from the International Space Station.


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on April 14, 2021, 05:44:16 AM
Quote from: geralmar on April 13, 2021, 07:10:38 PM
On another website I asked if the universe is expanding why in the distant future will the Earth collide with the Andromeda Galaxy?  It was patiently explained that while the universe is indeed expanding, "local groups" of astronomical bodies obey their own gravitational influences.  Or something like that.  Anyway, Andromeda has always been my favorite galaxy so the Earth eventually meeting it up close strikes me as a comforting destiny.

Hubble's law dictates that the expansion rates are proportional to distance.  Recessional velocities due to the Hubble flow are negligible in the local group because the distances are relatively small.  Off the top of my head I think it is 70 km/s per Mpc.  Andromeda is less than a Mpc away.  Relative motion of the galaxies easily overwhelms Hubble expansion which only becomes significant on cosmological scales.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 20, 2021, 10:23:22 AM
Two Romantic Swiss composers

(https://musicakaleidoscope.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/othmar-schoeck.jpg)

Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYewDL33MPI/XnwGAn21S4I/AAAAAAAAWfg/u_YvU8sHygEDN1kHZIZQNAN-NZcmUE8UgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Hans-Huber.jpg)

Hans Huber (1852-1921)

Both composed high-quality music, give them a try.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on April 22, 2021, 02:35:23 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/5jcj0nG7/Er8t7-IDXUAQLb0-W.png) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLB7pnty/Er8o-Wa-IW8-AET0-TP.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/TYR3k5xW/Er8m-SDTWMAEl03-I.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 25, 2021, 05:00:58 AM
Quote from: geralmar on April 24, 2021, 02:57:55 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/cLZJxtps/4FxLuKr.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Aw!  ;D

I stumbled across this article with a number of great photos of chicks and their bird parents.  I particularly love the one of the owl and also the one of the loon with chicks on board.  :)

https://www.audubon.org/news/did-somebody-say-baby-bird-photos
PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 25, 2021, 12:08:18 PM
(https://assets.amuniversal.com/bf4a6b2068da0139519c005056a9545d)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 25, 2021, 12:15:37 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 25, 2021, 05:00:58 AM
I stumbled across this article with a number of great photos of chicks and their bird parents.  I particularly love the one of the owl and also the one of the loon with chicks on board.  :)

https://www.audubon.org/news/did-somebody-say-baby-bird-photos
PD

Thanks for the link. Wonderful pics. I love especially the four barn swallows vying for attention. Made me laugh out loud.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2021, 11:30:00 AM
Quote from: George on April 25, 2021, 12:08:18 PM
(https://assets.amuniversal.com/bf4a6b2068da0139519c005056a9545d)
Cute!  I must admit though that I don't get the Smetana one.

Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 25, 2021, 12:15:37 PM
Thanks for the link. Wonderful pics. I love especially the four barn swallows vying for attention. Made me laugh out loud.

Sarge
Glad that you enjoyed them Sarge!  I loved the way the burrowing owl had its head tilted.  Also, I hadn't realized that owls' eyes are immovable; they have to move their head if they want to see something outside of their field of vision.  Wonder what the sandhill crane parents thought about the Canadian gosling joining their family?  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 26, 2021, 12:00:43 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2021, 11:30:00 AM
Cute!  I must admit though that I don't get the Smetana one.


SAme here.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2021, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2021, 11:30:00 AMWonder what the sandhill crane parents thought about the Canadian gosling joining their family?  :)

PD

It's strange that many bird species accept chicks that aren't their own. Think about the parent birds that feed and raise cuckoo babies, even though they are sometimes half the size of the cuckoo  ???

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on April 26, 2021, 01:44:18 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2021, 11:30:00 AM
Cute!  I must admit though that I don't get the Smetana one.

(http://hungrygerald.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4375589280_fdfd67f486.jpg)


See for example here (http://hungrygerald.com/2011/03/smetana-and-greek-yogurt/), it's sour cream in some Eastern European countries (only just found this out myself, was curious).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 27, 2021, 08:33:06 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 26, 2021, 12:23:31 PM
It's strange that many bird species accept chicks that aren't their own. Think about the parent birds that feed and raise cuckoo babies, even though they are sometimes half the size of the cuckoo  ???

Sarge
Yes,

I heard this story a while ago about eagles raising a red-tailed hawk.  I'll post a link to it under the bird's thread to avoid derailing things here.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 27, 2021, 08:34:10 AM
Quote from: Iota on April 26, 2021, 01:44:18 PM
(http://hungrygerald.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/4375589280_fdfd67f486.jpg)


See for example here (http://hungrygerald.com/2011/03/smetana-and-greek-yogurt/), it's sour cream in some Eastern European countries (only just found this out myself, was curious).
Ah!  Thanks!

Quote from: philoctetes on April 26, 2021, 02:03:46 PM
(https://i.redd.it/l88afi3rrqw31.png)
(https://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/05/Screen-Shot-2017-05-22-at-12.06.29-PM-1.png)
Neat!  I wonder how those images were created?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on April 27, 2021, 02:50:13 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/YqSD9gKS/eagle-bali-drone-1000x667.webp) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 29, 2021, 02:28:50 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Gallen_Kallela_Symposion.jpg)

Akseli Gallen-Kallela - Symposium (1894)

From left to right|: Gallen-Kallela, Oskar Merikanto, Robert Kajanus, Jean Sibelius.

Looks like Merikanto was no match for the others.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on April 29, 2021, 08:08:58 AM
Yes, 'Smetana' actually means 'cream' in the Czech language  ;D

The pictures somehow show a Swedish product, however.

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 30, 2021, 09:03:26 AM
(https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/179619602_2276912322453236_8641511339747089745_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=2HAx-09LmkcAX-y2ud7&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=985d8ba99ddebde4574785bb43bf448d&oe=60B03DA8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 03, 2021, 07:08:39 AM
Arnold Schoenberg with his teacher and brother-in-law (at that time), Alexander Zemlinsky:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 05, 2021, 07:26:50 AM
Now I've made an expansion to the Second Viennese School with Zemlinsky:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 05, 2021, 08:37:57 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/jeDt54Abt3sczhxoZdhBnFdqHzzzPA3b4d6SCsyRuJ8yDgOqzUR0GFN1TUPo04ewXevKYZJVT4iIKak=s745-nd)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 05, 2021, 10:06:20 PM
LOL good one Greg. :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on May 06, 2021, 05:53:17 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 05, 2021, 10:06:20 PM
LOL good one Greg. :laugh:
It was all planned, all along!
Just... turned out to be way different from what people were thinking.  ;) ;D




(https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-0/p526x296/181295829_2280827582061710_1248685548233461506_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=dlOoM7THLCAAX-Kx6hT&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&tp=6&oh=7eb7551a74972904134e95cc53007578&oe=60B8BFD3)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on May 06, 2021, 06:08:09 PM
Found on Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on May 07, 2021, 01:53:13 PM
Frank Zappa, 1970, with Mom and Dad.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 08, 2021, 05:16:49 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2021, 01:53:13 PM
Frank Zappa, 1970, with Mom and Dad.

A cosy family sitting room and the decor is very restrained for 1970. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Alek Hidell on May 08, 2021, 08:34:14 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2021, 01:53:13 PM
Frank Zappa, 1970, with Mom and Dad.

I like this one too. His parents (especially mom) look so conventional. :D But the mod decor of the house suggests otherwise - I wonder if Frank bought the house for them and had it decorated his way? Or maybe it's actually Frank's house ...

I always remember what Greil Marcus wrote about Zappa (quoting from memory): "Is there any facet of American culture that Frank Zappa hasn't pissed on? If so, write and tell him what it is, and he'll go get a beer out of the fridge and unzip." :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 08, 2021, 09:31:03 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0xYaTy37PW0/T-hiEfPja3I/AAAAAAAAEC4/-xlmPooTQ0E/s1600/base.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 08, 2021, 11:34:49 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on May 07, 2021, 01:53:13 PM
Frank Zappa, 1970, with Mom and Dad.
I suspect that it's Frank's as he seems to like purple.  Good to see that he was a fellow cat lover!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on May 13, 2021, 07:19:32 PM
By Lilla Cabot Perry.

The trope of musicians playing their instrument in the middle of nowhere was not invented by modern CD cover art designers.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 15, 2021, 01:57:16 AM
Quote from: JBS on May 13, 2021, 07:19:32 PM
By Lilla Cabot Perry.

The trope of musicians playing their instrument in the middle of nowhere was not invented by modern CD cover art designers.
True! lol  I did google her name and cellist and woods and this came up instead:  http://bkrulikfineart.com/portfolio-items/lilla-cabot-perry-the-cellist/

Lovely paintings though!

PD

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 19, 2021, 05:01:31 PM
My Desert Island 3
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 04, 2021, 07:02:18 AM
The Latin American Four: Chávez, Revueltas, Ginastera and Villa-Lobos
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on June 04, 2021, 10:26:11 AM
For Vandermolen
Elgar cycling
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2021, 12:11:41 PM
Quote from: JBS on June 04, 2021, 10:26:11 AM
For Vandermolen
Elgar cycling
Neat!  Any idea what year the photo was taken JBS?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on June 04, 2021, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2021, 12:11:41 PM
Neat!  Any idea what year the photo was taken JBS?

PD

Unfortunately no. I got it from Twitter, no other information was given.
The account that posted it is @NormalComposers, I think: "Composers doing normal things".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 05, 2021, 04:11:06 AM
Quote from: JBS on June 04, 2021, 04:33:06 PM
Unfortunately no. I got it from Twitter, no other information was given.
The account that posted it is @NormalComposers, I think: "Composers doing normal things".
I ran across this (pun not intended!).  Looks like the same photo.  Not certain of the year but some neat info about Elgar and his love of cycling and the bikes that he owned, etc.  :)

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-firs/features/elgar-and-his-bicycles

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 05, 2021, 06:42:18 AM
(https://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/sport/roller-velo-skate/vtt1.gif)

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/51693311.jpg)
« Claude Debussy (1862-1918) - portrait as a boy on his tricycle, in 1867 (5 years old) »
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 05, 2021, 06:59:16 AM
Quote from: JBS on June 04, 2021, 10:26:11 AM
For Vandermolen
Elgar cycling

I'd think this would more for 71 dB than Vandermolen. I know Jeffrey likes Elgar, but not to the extent as does Vaughan Williams for example.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on June 05, 2021, 07:00:57 PM
This one is definitely for 71dB.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 06, 2021, 08:13:59 AM
(https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/194399078_10159622450754255_5948720233593110929_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=dbeb18&_nc_ohc=r7O6PVtXnJkAX8eBxDt&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=5518171f6b15047ed7a79a66b1453ab4&oe=60E3843F)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 07, 2021, 05:18:04 AM
Quote from: mabuse on June 05, 2021, 06:42:18 AM
(https://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/sport/roller-velo-skate/vtt1.gif)

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/51693311.jpg)
« Claude Debussy (1862-1918) - portrait as a boy on his tricycle, in 1867 (5 years old) »
I love that picture!  Wish that I had had a tricycle like that...love the integration of the horse into it.  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 07, 2021, 06:51:16 AM
It reminds me another one  ;D

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/tumblr12.jpg)
Herbert von Karajan teaching George Szell to raise his arm before turning at the crossroads.
(Photo: Erich Lessing / Salzburg Festival, 1957)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 07, 2021, 07:19:03 AM
Quote from: mabuse on June 07, 2021, 06:51:16 AM
It reminds me another one  ;D

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/tumblr12.jpg)
Herbert von Karajan teaching George Szell to raise his arm before turning at the crossroads.
(Photo: Erich Lessing / Salzburg Festival, 1957)

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on June 07, 2021, 03:35:37 PM
Quote from: mabuse on June 07, 2021, 06:51:16 AM
It reminds me another one  ;D

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/tumblr12.jpg)
Herbert von Karajan teaching George Szell to raise his arm before turning at the crossroads.
(Photo: Erich Lessing / Salzburg Festival, 1957)

(https://static.onecms.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/karate-kid-crane-kick-2000.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 07, 2021, 05:29:57 PM
The Karate Kid !
That's well seen, Simon :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 09, 2021, 08:35:09 AM
Yesterday at the Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers game :
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/e3awwk10.jpg)

It's good watching the reactions on the faces in the audience  ;D
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3awwK3WEAM7yr5?format=jpg&name=4096x4096
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on June 09, 2021, 01:30:58 PM
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/125BA/production/_118849157_5271a9c3-351b-40fd-94ca-7aa9adae5d31.jpg)


'A sculpture of the G7 leaders shaped like Mount Rushmore made of electronic waste has been erected in Cornwall ahead of the G7 Summit. It has been named "Mount Recyclemore" and bids to highlight the damage caused by the disposal of electronic devices.

Sculptor Joe Rush said he hoped it would show they needed to be made more easily reusable or recyclable.'



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-57406136
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on June 09, 2021, 04:41:57 PM
on the coronavirus thread, but deserves to be reposted here:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSgjP9rZ/024-CE6-BF-D8-CA-438-F-860-C-701-D6-D7872-D5.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 09, 2021, 05:20:35 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 09, 2021, 04:41:57 PM
on the coronavirus thread, but deserves to be reposted here:

(https://i.postimg.cc/YSgjP9rZ/024-CE6-BF-D8-CA-438-F-860-C-701-D6-D7872-D5.png)

:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 10, 2021, 06:40:13 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 09, 2021, 04:41:57 PM
on the coronavirus thread, but deserves to be reposted here:
If that guy wasn't joking, now would be the time to get on the ground and facepalm through the earth, until you get to the other side.
(unless that person is 10 years old, then maybe it's forgivable)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 13, 2021, 05:53:52 AM
From How to make a grotto cake to celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes (https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/grotto-cake-to-celebrate-our-lady-of-lourdes) - "My children absolutely love this activity because of the creativity and skill involved in crafting the grotto and getting to see the two saints on the cake". 0:)

(https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/20190127_161154.jpg?width=1600&name=20190127_161154.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 13, 2021, 07:56:10 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 13, 2021, 05:53:52 AM
From How to make a grotto cake to celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes (https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/grotto-cake-to-celebrate-our-lady-of-lourdes) - "My children absolutely love this activity because of the creativity and skill involved in crafting the grotto and getting to see the two saints on the cake". 0:)

(https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/20190127_161154.jpg?width=1600&name=20190127_161154.jpg)
I hadn't heard of a grotto cake before.  Have you made one before?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on June 13, 2021, 09:43:29 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 13, 2021, 07:56:10 AM
I hadn't heard of a grotto cake before.  Have you made one before?

No, the outlandish concept and execution must have struck a chord in me the way Eraserhead does. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 15, 2021, 05:52:29 PM

Wouldn't that painting make a great cover for a cd ? It's by Konstantin Fyodorovich Yuon.

(https://uploads2.wikiart.org/images/konstantin-yuon/new-planet-1921.jpg!Large.jpg)

Scriabine or Langgaard (Music of the Spheres) maybe?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 16, 2021, 03:38:21 AM
Quote from: André on June 15, 2021, 05:52:29 PM
Wouldn't that painting make a great cover for a cd ? It's by Konstantin Fyodorovich Yuon.

(https://uploads2.wikiart.org/images/konstantin-yuon/new-planet-1921.jpg!Large.jpg)

Scriabine or Langgaard (Music of the Spheres) maybe?
I see that that one is called "New Planet".  Trying to figure out what the people are doing in that scene.  Do you know anything about it André?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 16, 2021, 04:46:32 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 16, 2021, 03:38:21 AM
I see that that one is called "New Planet".  Trying to figure out what the people are doing in that scene.  Do you know anything about it André?

PD

A few things only: that it was painted by Yuon (or Juon), the brother of Paul Juon, a composer I've only just discovered. Second, that he held important positions in the Soviet era (director of the Research Institute of the Academy of Arts (1948–1950), First Secretary of the Union of Soviet Artists (1956–1958), received the Stalin Prize, the Order of Lenin, etc, etc.). Third, that this particular painting does not seem entirely representative of his style :

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Soft_goods.jpg/1920px-Soft_goods.jpg)


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Spring_sunny_day.jpg)


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Portrait_of_Claudia_Yuon.jpg)

The last painting is of his wife, Claudia. I particularly like the intimate moment it captures.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 16, 2021, 11:52:25 AM
Quote from: André on June 16, 2021, 04:46:32 AM(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Portrait_of_Claudia_Yuon.jpg)

The last painting is of his wife, Claudia. I particularly like the intimate moment it captures.

Just a silly observation, but his wife looks like she's a weightlifter. A rather man-ish woman. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 16, 2021, 12:44:02 PM
Don't be so close-minded, John. In the Soviet era women lifted hay balls, cured the sick, flew into space and operated trucks and heavy machinery.

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 16, 2021, 01:05:05 PM
Quote from: André on June 16, 2021, 12:44:02 PM
Don't be so close-minded, John. In the Soviet era women lifted hay balls, cured the sick, flew into space and operated trucks and heavy machinery.

8)

Of course, I was kidding. ;) Yes, I'm well-aware that most Soviet women slaved their lives away. An utter shame.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2021, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: JBS on June 05, 2021, 07:00:57 PM
This one is definitely for 71dB.

ROFLMAO
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2021, 04:51:33 PM
Courtesy of the inimitable Philip Proctor
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 17, 2021, 04:56:51 PM
No wonder the hotel is cheap....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 19, 2021, 07:14:01 AM
(https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/200271963_4177277689007188_1501688700014121758_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=KjuWVOsstvUAX8WgYgh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=04de961d4d9727ea4ad98ba59372afc4&oe=60D2808B)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on June 20, 2021, 07:08:44 PM
From Mark Berry [@boulezian] on Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2021, 07:11:07 PM
Quote from: JBS on June 20, 2021, 07:08:44 PM
From Mark Berry [@boulezian] on Twitter

Hah!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on June 21, 2021, 04:54:26 AM
Quote from: JBS on June 20, 2021, 07:08:44 PM
From Mark Berry [@boulezian] on Twitter
(https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=304.0;attach=74634;image)


:laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on June 21, 2021, 05:03:09 AM
Quote from: JBS on June 20, 2021, 07:08:44 PM
From Mark Berry [@boulezian] on Twitter
V. funny!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 21, 2021, 07:09:47 PM
My Czech List
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 07:16:13 AM
I thought I would cross post this here.

I can't imagine the commanding respect Pierre Boulez had from the modern composer of his time to get all these folks together in the same place at the same time.

https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/ (https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/)

Quote from: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 04:39:46 AM
Daniel Plante
Love in the Asylum
NY Philharmonic - Pierre Boulez
(1977)

Plante made some posts on Slipped Disc the other day, where he identified the contemporary composers in the picture below, including himself. So, I thought I would track down his odd, 8-minute cantata Love in the Asylum, based on a Dylan Thomas poem.

Here it is for the listening: https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez (https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez)

(https://slippedisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boulez-farewell-ny.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 22, 2021, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 07:16:13 AM
I thought I would cross post this here.

I can't imagine the commanding respect Pierre Boulez had from the modern composer of his time to get all these folks together in the same place at the same time.

(https://slippedisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boulez-farewell-ny.jpg)
Pardon, but who is who in the photo?  If it's not too much trouble....or a link to that article?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 11:11:44 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 22, 2021, 11:01:16 AM
Pardon, but who is who in the photo?  If it's not too much trouble....or a link to that article?

PD

Sorry about that. Boulez is of course on the far right.

A quote from the comments section of the article from Daniel Plante:

QuoteRow 1: [Milton Babbitt, not shown] Lucia Dlugoszewski, Ulysses Kay, George Rochberg, [and in the empty seat, Mario Davidovsky sat down shortly after this was taken.]
Row 2: [David Gilbert, not shown] Stephen Jablonski, Jacob Druckman, Roger Sessions, William Schuman, and Aaron Copland.
Row 3: Donald Martino, Donald Harris, Daniel Plante (me, the kid not wearing a tie), Morton Gould, Vincent Persichetti, and Roy Harris.
Row 4: [Charles Wuorinen, Carman Moore, Sidney Hodkinson, David Del Tredici not shown] Earle Brown, Harley Gaber, Stanley Silverman, John Cage, and Elliott Carter.

(https://slippedisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boulez-farewell-ny.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 22, 2021, 12:56:53 PM
Great shot !
Thanks VonStupp  :)

(Milton Babbitt appears well at the bottom left, but not Charles Wuorinen indeed)

...

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/vladim10.jpg)
Columbia Princeton Electronic Music Center, 1970.
From left to right : Pril Smiley, Mario Davidovsky, Milton Babbitt, Vladimir Ussachevsky, Otto Luehning, Alice Shields, Bülent Arel.

(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/milton10.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 22, 2021, 12:58:47 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 11:11:44 AM
Sorry about that. Boulez is of course on the far right.

A quote from the comments section of the article from Daniel Plante:

Row 1: [Milton Babbitt, not shown] Lucia Dlugoszewski, Ulysses Kay, George Rochberg, [and in the empty seat, Mario Davidovsky sat down shortly after this was taken.]
Row 2: [David Gilbert, not shown] Stephen Jablonski, Jacob Druckman, Roger Sessions, William Schuman, and Aaron Copland.
Row 3: Donald Martino, Donald Harris, Daniel Plante (me, the kid not wearing a tie), Morton Gould, Vincent Persichetti, and Roy Harris.
Row 4: [Charles Wuorinen, Carman Moore, Sidney Hodkinson, David Del Tredici not shown] Earle Brown, Harley Gaber, Stanley Silverman, John Cage, and Elliott Carter.

(https://slippedisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boulez-farewell-ny.jpg)
I have heard of/acquainted with some of the composers/compositions.  So were you really there (wasn't certain whether or not you might be joking, no insult intended)?!  If so, pretty cool!  Are you a composer yourself?  Or how did you end up being there?  :)

Best wishes,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 22, 2021, 12:59:54 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 11:11:44 AM
Sorry about that. Boulez is of course on the far right.

A quote from the comments section of the article from Daniel Plante:

Row 1: [Milton Babbitt, not shown] Lucia Dlugoszewski, Ulysses Kay, George Rochberg, [and in the empty seat, Mario Davidovsky sat down shortly after this was taken.]
Row 2: [David Gilbert, not shown] Stephen Jablonski, Jacob Druckman, Roger Sessions, William Schuman, and Aaron Copland.
Row 3: Donald Martino, Donald Harris, Daniel Plante (me, the kid not wearing a tie), Morton Gould, Vincent Persichetti, and Roy Harris.
Row 4: [Charles Wuorinen, Carman Moore, Sidney Hodkinson, David Del Tredici not shown] Earle Brown, Harley Gaber, Stanley Silverman, John Cage, and Elliott Carter.

(https://slippedisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/boulez-farewell-ny.jpg)

Steve Reich is in Row 4. He's standing next to Earle Brown.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 01:16:47 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 22, 2021, 12:58:47 PM
I have heard of/acquainted with some of the composers/compositions.  So were you really there (wasn't certain whether or not you might be joking, no insult intended)?!  If so, pretty cool!  Are you a composer yourself?  Or how did you end up being there?  :)

Best wishes,

PD

I wish! No, that was from this article: https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/ (https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/)

Daniel Plante (the young guy in the white shirt) is listing off the composers from that article. It was his music I was searching for: https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez (https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez)
VS
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 22, 2021, 01:25:49 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 22, 2021, 01:16:47 PM
I wish! No, that was from this article: https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/ (https://slippedisc.com/2021/06/23-us-composers-at-pierre-boulezs-last-concert/)

Daniel Plante (the young guy in the white shirt) is listing off the composers from that article. It was his music I was searching for: https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez (https://soundcloud.com/daniel-plante-511223801/plante-love-in-the-asylum-1977-02-04-sylvan-ny-phil-boulez)
VS
Gotcha!  Sorry, I had misunderstood the posting.  What an interesting gathering though!!!!  Even in terms of the composers whose music I know to various extents.  Pretty cool!  I'll check out your link later....very busy day here.  :)

Best wishes,

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 22, 2021, 02:54:19 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 22, 2021, 12:59:54 PM
Steve Reich is in Row 4. He's standing next to Earle Brown.

Yep !  $:)

Without his cap it was not easy to recognize him  :D 


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 22, 2021, 03:05:57 PM
Quote from: mabuse on June 22, 2021, 02:54:19 PM
Yep !  $:)

Without his cap it was not easy to recognize him  :D

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 22, 2021, 07:46:26 PM
Martinů enjoying a book:

(https://www.martinu.cz/data/news/000001717_e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 23, 2021, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 22, 2021, 07:46:26 PM
Martinů enjoying a book:
...

Maybe Lolita...  :-*
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/tumblr13.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 23, 2021, 05:18:18 PM
Quote from: mabuse on June 23, 2021, 02:57:42 PM
Maybe Lolita...  :-*
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/tumblr13.jpg)

:-\
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on June 23, 2021, 06:13:21 PM
(https://www.casopisharmonie.cz/images/casopis/2015/01/vit4.jpg)
Vítězslava Kaprálová with Bohuslav Martinů (1938)  :)
(source : https://www.casopisharmonie.cz/studie/centenium-vitezslavy-kapralove.html )

EDIT :
There's few more details about the photo into The Kapralova Society Journal from spring 2005 (page 7) :
http://www.kapralova.org/journal4.pdf
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 23, 2021, 09:56:28 PM
Quote from: mabuse on June 23, 2021, 06:13:21 PM
(https://www.casopisharmonie.cz/images/casopis/2015/01/vit4.jpg)
Vítězslava Kaprálová with Bohuslav Martinů (1938)  :)
(source : https://www.casopisharmonie.cz/studie/centenium-vitezslavy-kapralove.html )

Lovely!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on June 30, 2021, 01:18:02 AM
Some pictures taken on midnight the 19th June while vacationing on my fathers homestead of Bleik, Andøya.

I cannot really say why the panorama shows up sideways here, clicking on it shows it the right way.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 30, 2021, 01:35:35 AM
Lovely view and very serene, Erato.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: The new erato on June 30, 2021, 02:19:48 AM
We loved our stay despite variable weather. And I met 6 cousins!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 30, 2021, 04:24:03 AM
Quote from: The new erato on June 30, 2021, 02:19:48 AM
We loved our stay despite variable weather. And I met 6 cousins!
Looks very cool and inviting Erato!  Beautiful beaches too.  The temperatures (checking today) sound wonderful!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 07, 2021, 07:37:08 PM
Here's one for Cesar: the greatest Danish composer that ever lived, IMHO: Carl Nielsen!

Special edit: Of course, Langgaard would disagree! :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 08, 2021, 02:56:29 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/835n8a.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on July 08, 2021, 09:22:47 PM
I need one of these. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 05:00:08 AM
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/07/12/08/45337559-0-image-a-7_1626074013738.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:09:26 AM
Someone give that man a chocolate pizza. :'(

(https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/resources/images/6660734.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 05:11:20 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:09:26 AM
Someone give that man a chocolate pizza. :'(

(https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/resources/images/6660734.jpg)

I never knew such an abomination existed.  :laugh:

Btw, Chellini told the Italian fans on Wembley: They (Englanders, that is) will still need to eat a lot of pasta and prosciutto before they can win!   :laugh:

As I said in the other thread, it wasn't just football, it was culture clash.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on July 12, 2021, 05:18:07 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:09:26 AM
Someone give that man a chocolate pizza. :'(

(https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/resources/images/6660734.jpg)

Serious lack of pineapple on this one... >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:22:01 AM
Quote from: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 05:11:20 AM
I never knew such an abomination existed.  :laugh:

Britain has a very diverse international cuisine. :-[

(https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article15258542.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/2_Vindaloo-Pizza-Uncooked-Sticker-e1539005398897.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 07:45:57 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on July 12, 2021, 05:18:07 AM
Serious lack of pineapple on this one... >:D

Btw, it was in Venice that I ate the worst pizza ever. I can't remember what it was but I remember vividly how awful it was. Conversely, I ate the best pizza ever in France (Grenoble, but the pizzeria was owned, managed and cooked by an extended Italian family) :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 07:47:05 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:22:01 AM
Britain has a very diverse international cuisine. :-[

(https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article15258542.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/2_Vindaloo-Pizza-Uncooked-Sticker-e1539005398897.jpg)

OMG!  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 07:51:33 AM
Quote from: The new erato on June 30, 2021, 01:18:02 AM
Some pictures taken on midnight the 19th June while vacationing on my fathers homestead of Bleik, Andøya.

I cannot really say why the panorama shows up sideways here, clicking on it shows it the right way.

Midnight and still such brightness! Lovely.

I presume Andøya is an island the other side of the Polar Circle?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 12, 2021, 10:17:38 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:09:26 AM
Someone give that man a chocolate pizza. :'(

(https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/resources/images/6660734.jpg)

If that someone was Saul Goodman, I wouldn't eat it.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on July 12, 2021, 02:06:20 PM
Quote from: steve ridgway on July 12, 2021, 05:22:01 AM
Britain has a very diverse international cuisine. :-[

(https://i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/article15258542.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/2_Vindaloo-Pizza-Uncooked-Sticker-e1539005398897.jpg)
Looks awesome. A chicken Karahi one would be even better.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on July 12, 2021, 07:04:15 PM
Quote from: Florestan on July 12, 2021, 05:00:08 AM
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/07/12/08/45337559-0-image-a-7_1626074013738.jpg)

Sorry but I still prefer the real one   ;D
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiIpTzOXsAIHxtu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: T. D. on July 14, 2021, 04:00:52 PM
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/de.cisha.live/5ZgWisAfTDy_YljjZoTA9Q/712x452/51304878631_4f1c284268_c.jpg)

Garry Kasparov in the midst of his most disastrous chess tournament: 2.5 out of 18 (1 win, 3 draws, 14 losses) as a special guest contestant in the recent Zagreb blitz event (it was actually rapid and blitz, but he just played the blitz portion).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2021, 10:47:51 AM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 05, 2021, 11:33:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 05, 2021, 10:47:51 AM
.
Lol!
That is some dark humor I can get behind.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on August 06, 2021, 07:53:10 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj3Q9CWJ/kGePujv.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 06, 2021, 10:10:37 PM
Either that or the dog saw another dog it liked and wanted to put on a show... ???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 08, 2021, 02:31:10 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/sJBCdg1/prueba-portada-01-1240.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 08, 2021, 02:31:37 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4VWgsKJ/allegro.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 09, 2021, 04:18:08 AM
Quote from: George on August 08, 2021, 02:31:37 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/c4VWgsKJ/allegro.png)
:laugh:  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2021, 10:59:51 AM
Cross-post from the Coronavirus thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 09, 2021, 01:12:44 PM
Perfect.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2021, 03:05:23 PM
(https://www.sappipapers.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_wide/public/2020-08/touch-in-architecture-blind-architect-chris_downey_0.jpg?h=e025b385&itok=IUCh0r9R)

Blind Architect Chris Downey Designs Buildings Like No Other
Could you design a building blind, using only touch? Blind architect Chris Downey does – & the results are amazing. (https://www.sappipapers.com/insights/haptics-touch/blind-architect-chris-downey-designs-buildings-like-no-other)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Symphonic Addict on August 18, 2021, 10:30:00 AM
 :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on August 21, 2021, 12:26:49 PM
Quote from: Symphonic Addict on August 18, 2021, 10:30:00 AM
:P :laugh:

"Who are your favorite composers?

I have two.

Johann Sebastian and Jacques Offen".

;D

Neither of them is my favorite composer, but

se non è vero, è ben trovato   :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on August 21, 2021, 10:52:47 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/hPzxmHqp/SW3X9Ml.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 25, 2021, 08:39:34 AM
(https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/237086591_4322602254443826_64591048068925_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=KCKL_xO3uC0AX9mlxNC&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=963ecaa3c9fe094e5caa100bb81c191d&oe=614BFCC8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on August 27, 2021, 03:45:18 AM
LOL that's a good one Greg. :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 27, 2021, 04:29:54 AM

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a7/60/90/a760905e8926a14f9d31b7121a812408--charlie-brown-peanuts-peanuts-snoopy.jpg)

(http://www.trunkworthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/peanuts12-2.jpg)

(https://blog.primephonic.com/hubfs/cartoons.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 30, 2021, 07:44:51 PM
Penderecki's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on August 30, 2021, 09:34:15 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on August 30, 2021, 07:44:51 PM
Penderecki's signature:

Likely he never knew where those Z's went either. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on August 31, 2021, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on August 30, 2021, 09:34:15 PM
Likely he never knew where those Z's went either. :P

;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 04, 2021, 08:24:58 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/nLRgLyM2/71513726-F9-DB-4-DE7-A503-8-A4680-C2-A0-D8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 04, 2021, 10:03:18 AM
Quote from: George on September 04, 2021, 08:24:58 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/nLRgLyM2/71513726-F9-DB-4-DE7-A503-8-A4680-C2-A0-D8.jpg)
:laugh:  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on September 04, 2021, 05:51:47 PM
Similar to his cover for the Yazoo label's 2cd ultra rarities collection The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of:

(https://img.discogs.com/bbR2cCn2gbzIyunrIJxAHrWet0I=/fit-in/443x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-690072-1407959795-2718.jpeg.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on September 06, 2021, 07:50:41 AM
Stravinsky's signature:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André Le Nôtre on September 14, 2021, 05:52:39 PM
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/8770de5afa6f796e77bd023a0defccda.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on September 24, 2021, 10:27:02 AM
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/bojo_t10.jpg)

:-*
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on September 25, 2021, 03:19:24 PM
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/americ11.jpg)
« American actress Pam Grier with actor Yaphet Kotto at the Gold Medal Awards, March 1973 »

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on September 25, 2021, 03:34:52 PM
Hadn't seen this one before:

(https://i.etsystatic.com/15676790/r/il/d2c79d/1288401272/il_570xN.1288401272_cdpf.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 26, 2021, 08:12:14 AM
Nice photos!

I stumbled across these online:

The top one was taking in Switzerland in the Alps:

(https://www.domesticatedcompanion.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/301274/shutterstock_1698693412-Awesome-Pictures-You-Really-Need-To-See-1024x991.jpg.pro-cmg.jpg)

A komondor (Hungarian sheep dog with his little buddy):
(https://www.domesticatedcompanion.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/301274/little-kids-big-dogs-Awesome-Pictures-You-Really-Need-To-See-1024x678.png.pro-cmg.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on September 26, 2021, 11:47:26 AM
I remember this one...  :D
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/22moon10.jpg)
"Moon Over Manhattan" by photographer Peter B. Kaplan
« Construction worker moons NYC atop World Trade Center in 1970s » :
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/photo-construction-worker-moons-nyc-atop-world-trade-center-in-1970s

I'm sorry, PD... :-[
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 09, 2021, 10:37:42 AM
(https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fauci.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 09, 2021, 11:06:29 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 09, 2021, 10:37:42 AM
(https://www.disneyplusinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fauci.jpg)
LOL
How much you wanna bet the audience score will be horrible while the critics score remains above 90%, just like several instances in the past?
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fauci


I see one review from the movie critic specialist website CNN:
Quote
Fauci makes no pretense about where its sentiments lie, lauding a figure whose critics have seemingly twisted his image beyond recognition in their attempts to demonize him.
Brian Lowry
CNN.com

Nah, no way they have any sort of special interest in giving the movie a positive review. We should all take the critics section of rotten tomatoes quite seriously, they are the movie experts after all and have better taste than the masses.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 09, 2021, 11:56:54 AM
If you become the subject of a National Geographic documentary you probably should retire and feel depressed! :laugh:

Anyway here is my pic:

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6VPWpUtAU5jqzlKFjinNHXjSV4_CtG1rmvg&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 09, 2021, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: DavidW on October 09, 2021, 11:56:54 AM
If you become the subject of a National Geographic documentary you probably should retire and feel depressed! :laugh:

Anyway here is my pic:

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6VPWpUtAU5jqzlKFjinNHXjSV4_CtG1rmvg&usqp=CAU)
Awh, that's a sweet photo.  What's the story behind it David?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 09, 2021, 02:06:53 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 09, 2021, 01:33:19 PM
Awh, that's a sweet photo.  What's the story behind it David?

PD

I just like Capybaras.  Some people keep them as pets!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 09, 2021, 04:16:34 PM
Quote from: greg on October 09, 2021, 11:06:29 AM
LOL
How much you wanna bet the audience score will be horrible while the critics score remains above 90%, just like several instances in the past?
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fauci


I see one review from the movie critic specialist website CNN:
Nah, no way they have any sort of special interest in giving the movie a positive review. We should all take the critics section of rotten tomatoes quite seriously, they are the movie experts after all and have better taste than the masses.

Audiences often like brainless popcorn films. Its the critics job to point out the many ways they are brainless - cliches, stereotypes, plot holes, bad acting, miscasting...treating the audience as though they believe the audience is brainless beyond simply providing entertainment, etc etc, . I dont see why this would be either surprising or a problem. Have you gone further with rottentomatoes and read the negative reviews by top rated critics of films you've liked to see if they may have some points?

And fwiw National Geographic beyond making serviceable educational films have produced some truly outstanding political documentaries in recent times. "LA 92" on the Rodney King riots and "Hell On Earth" on the rise of Isis are both essential viewing.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c7c11G2BL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F94y6GkfL._SY445_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 10, 2021, 05:09:31 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 09, 2021, 02:06:53 PM
I just like Capybaras.  Some people keep them as pets!
They are very cute!  Just read that they can weigh up to 150 lbs!  Also read that at least two ended up being *accidentally released in northern Florida and have been breeding; they think that there are now about 50 of them.

*as in escaped pets

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 10, 2021, 08:17:30 AM
(https://external-preview.redd.it/5e3N0N8XMNfSsFu_XLgF3uc6IVTR5KC5zXH4f6VYfa8.jpg?auto=webp&s=f13eca9c59fb491f4620960822d11775a1dbc416)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 10, 2021, 08:52:23 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 09, 2021, 04:16:34 PM
Audiences often like brainless popcorn films. Its the critics job to point out the many ways they are brainless - cliches, stereotypes, plot holes, bad acting, miscasting...treating the audience as though they believe the audience is brainless beyond simply providing entertainment, etc etc, . I dont see why this would be either surprising or a problem. Have you gone further with rottentomatoes and read the negative reviews by top rated critics of films you've liked to see if they may have some points?

And fwiw National Geographic beyond making serviceable educational films have produced some truly outstanding political documentaries in recent times. "LA 92" on the Rodney King riots and "Hell On Earth" on the rise of Isis are both essential viewing.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c7c11G2BL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F94y6GkfL._SY445_.jpg)
The main one I'm remembering is Ghostbusters remake, which has leveled off by now to not be such a huge gap, there were a few others I don't remember. The reason for the gap seems to be political/culture war reasons. Also, the other one I had in mind I'm forgetting that is on another site, like metacritic (rottentomatoes doesn't include video games)- The Last of Us Part 2. Even that has leveled off a bit by now, but it's still quite a gap. Basically, if there is some controversial left-wing message in movies or video games, the critics always love it. But people largely want politics out of games and movies.

As for the examples of the gaps between audience/critics, I wouldn't doubt that there could be other reasons, as you mentioned, for some movies. Personally, IDGAF about what anyone says. If I enjoy something, I'll enjoy it, better to have more things to enjoy in this world than let someone logic your way to taking the enjoyment out of something for you.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 10, 2021, 11:55:52 AM
Greg, you do realize that Fauci has been a public figure since the Reagan administration (before you were born)?  He has been active in research and administration over HIV, Swine Flu, Ebola and covid.  He has worked under both republican and democratic leadership for decades.  You only see Fauci as a political figure because you buy Trump rhetoric hook, line and sinker.

Quotepeople largely want politics out of games and movies.

btw this line is always said by people WHO SEE EVERYTHING THROUGH A POLITICAL LENS.  Get out of your bubble and breath some fresh air.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 10, 2021, 02:58:50 PM
Quote from: greg on October 10, 2021, 08:52:23 AM
But people largely want politics out of games and movies.


And the critics will be trying to explain to you the ways the politics are baked in to things you think are totally unpolitical entertainments, and are influencing audiences attitudes and expectations at a mass-consumption level.

It makes me laugh that people think Hollywood is left wing. Such a large amount of it is about the "virtue" of individual liberty against anyone questioning your methods or motivations. And especially on the blockbuster level so much is about saying the world can go to hell and billions die as long as the lead character we identify with and his ideal nuclear family are okay.

And the films you call left wing are what? Someone grudgingly acknowledging that that blacks are people too, or women are people too or whoever else they reinforce as minority. Oh, well a round of applause, please. The critics dont lavish the unconditional praise on these things that you may believe they do.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 12, 2021, 09:30:18 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 10, 2021, 02:58:50 PM
And the critics will be trying to explain to you the ways the politics are baked in to things you think are totally unpolitical entertainments, and are influencing audiences attitudes and expectations at a mass-consumption level.
Right, and to control that maybe we should have some sort of leader that aligns with our political/cultural views and let them decide whether the art we produce is offensive or not.

I especially can't wait for South Park to be censored. In fact, I was hoping they would have let China censor them, but they said screw China and got banned. So hopefully the US will start to censor them, it's not fun at all until creativity is stifled. Because the goal of creative work isn't free expression, it's tying a noose around your neck, or better yet, just being silent because people can interpret anything you say the wrong way and cause harm.

Like, for example, would have been nice if they had banned the song Suicide Solution so that suicidal kid wouldn't have killed himself. May have influenced others. It's all the art's fault, after all, couldn't possibly be any personal problems.


Quote from: SimonNZ on October 10, 2021, 02:58:50 PM
Someone grudgingly acknowledging that that blacks are people too, or women are people too or whoever else they reinforce as minority. Oh, well a round of applause, please.
Do you read extreme right-wing forums frequently or something? Or is "are people too" loaded with some sort of deep hidden meaning that is understood in different circles? I'd like to know who are these people that say women and black people aren't people.


Quote from: DavidW on October 10, 2021, 11:55:52 AM
You only see Fauci as a political figure because you buy Trump rhetoric hook, line and sinker.
I'm not sure exactly what the Trump rhetoric is you're talking about. Just that he is the main guy you see on the political news channels like CNN, so those things have become intertwined. Perhaps if we didn't have news about Covid on the same channels which have a 24-hour strong political bias, then everything concerning Covid, including Fauci, wouldn't be seen as political.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 13, 2021, 12:16:36 PM
Quote from: greg on October 12, 2021, 09:30:18 PM
Perhaps if we didn't have news about Covid on the same channels which have a 24-hour strong political bias, then everything concerning Covid, including Fauci, wouldn't be seen as political.

What are you on about?  Covid is a global pandemic.  All news sources will cover it regardless of bias one way or the other.  Fox News covers covid and Fauci just as much as CNN does.  You can't get away from it, and this has nothing to do with politics.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 13, 2021, 01:30:31 PM
There is no shortage, this is only an angle:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 14, 2021, 03:27:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 13, 2021, 01:30:31 PM
There is no shortage, this is only an angle:
:laugh:  Cute!

I found out this news this morning:  5 cheetah cubs were recently born to this mom at the Smithsonian Zoo.

(https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/211013134407-smithsonian-zoo-cheetah-cubs-101221-exlarge-169.jpg)

If you want to check out the cuteness live, you can here:  https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/cheetah-cub-cam

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2021, 05:45:23 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 14, 2021, 03:27:38 AM
:laugh:  Cute!

I found out this news this morning:  5 cheetah cubs were recently born to this mom at the Smithsonian Zoo.

(https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/211013134407-smithsonian-zoo-cheetah-cubs-101221-exlarge-169.jpg)

If you want to check out the cuteness live, you can here:  https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/cheetah-cub-cam

PD

Chirping cheetah cubs have made a difference in my day!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 14, 2021, 05:55:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 14, 2021, 05:45:23 AM
Chirping cheetah cubs have made a difference in my day!
;D Hard to feel stressed when looking at those little ones and a relaxed mother.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 02:10:12 PM
This story of a feasting, sated, then dozed-off dormouse stuck in a bird feeder and the accompanying photos cracked me up; and yes, the dormouse was helped out of there.

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/143C5/production/_115558828_dormouse.jpg)

(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/BC77/production/_115074284_tv050286334.jpg)

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-54992101

I hadn't realized that they were endangered.   :(

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 18, 2021, 03:55:22 PM
So I discovered something cool- art collage maker: https://www.befunky.com/create/collage/

Anyone wanna try? A collection of your personal aesthetics.

Mine attached.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on October 22, 2021, 07:27:32 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdLPvr9f/cLjgGiY.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: John Copeland on October 22, 2021, 07:51:11 PM
Quote from: geralmar on October 22, 2021, 07:27:32 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdLPvr9f/cLjgGiY.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

:laugh: :laugh:  Very good!   :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 23, 2021, 06:58:19 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ea/7a/9b/ea7a9b87cda9cb2299eb913b3d823c97.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 23, 2021, 04:48:37 PM
Collage 2

not gonna lie, i spend a surprising amount of time starting at these collages, i need to learn how to make some good art eventually...


(attachment is compressed, so some loss of quality)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on October 24, 2021, 05:28:05 PM
(https://img.ifunny.co/images/70d0623f5a2da8457d37e5dc088a82cc87429b3fd3f0ca2b8dfbd72ef476c78a_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 24, 2021, 07:14:44 PM
^   :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on October 31, 2021, 10:19:51 AM
I like this poster:

(https://nientepopcorn.b-cdn.net/film-img/65536-locandina-big.jpg)

"At night all cats are gray" ...

That 1977 movie is very little known... I never had the opportunity to see it  >:(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 02, 2021, 07:15:46 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/f3plHOUxS_h3ihR55oY1QZ0WxnO-nzqHyCTSP63MeAZ-3KEzNPW0p11llK-PjlHhB0zNk2zmDvRbsw=s915-nd)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on November 06, 2021, 08:21:49 AM
Sure: a Yankees fan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 06, 2021, 10:36:40 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoUI9eaXIAAiNa2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 06, 2021, 10:48:45 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 06, 2021, 10:36:40 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EoUI9eaXIAAiNa2.jpg)
C'est drôle...but in a sad sort of way...if you know what I mean [satirical].

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on November 10, 2021, 05:45:23 PM
Quote from: greg on October 09, 2021, 11:06:29 AM
LOL
How much you wanna bet the audience score will be horrible while the critics score remains above 90%, just like several instances in the past?
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fauci
Come on, why did nobody bet against me? I wanted to make some money!  :'(

It's 88% critics, 2% audience right now.


This seems to be the main theme from the reviews, why it received low ratings:
QuoteI had already known that this documentary was not well received by many, but I watched with an open mind to learn as much as I could about Fauci. If this documentary had a different purpose, or a different title, I would probably be more forgiving. What do I mean? Well, this was supposed to be a documentary about a public figure. Not a biography, but a documentary about a man's career, no? Covering the many years of service of this man with no mention of any controversy is troubling. It did not mention the wins AND the losses, it just painted him as a dedicated, yet under appreciated man. I wanted to learn as much as I could, so I could formulate an more fact based opinion on Fauci. I can't use this documentary because it was really just a puff piece. It was very one sided. I prefer a documentary that covers all sides; the positives, the negatives, and everything in-between.

Not really wanting to get into a discussion about this, just wanted to share an amusing observation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 10, 2021, 09:10:16 PM
Now read the critics reviews.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 25, 2021, 10:59:09 AM
Found on Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 25, 2021, 11:08:38 AM
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmC94pWz-cQwAyRznss2FS4ac843ntK7juCskkuNuaVQgV_Dy9tfr8gmgXcTR9XOI12LE&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on November 25, 2021, 11:14:34 AM
Quote from: JBS on November 25, 2021, 10:59:09 AM
Found on Twitter

Hah. Add in "CDs" and subtract "books" and this would be more true to me. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jo498 on November 25, 2021, 11:26:02 AM
Quote from: JBS on November 25, 2021, 10:59:09 AM
Found on Twitter

Did I tell the story when I visited someone after several years and found several rows of book shelving in the tiny guest bathroom? With Latin classics and translations...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 25, 2021, 11:28:28 AM
Quote from: Jo498 on November 25, 2021, 11:26:02 AM
Did I tell the story when I visited someone after several years and found several rows of book shelving in the tiny guest bathroom? With Latin classics and translations...

Cloaca maxima?...  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on November 25, 2021, 11:29:03 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 25, 2021, 11:14:34 AM
Hah. Add in "CDs" and subtract "books" and this would be more true to me. :)

For me it's both.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jo498 on November 25, 2021, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Florestan on November 25, 2021, 11:28:28 AM
Cloaca maxima?...  ;D

rather minima! It's one of these tiny bathrooms where you can reach the wash basin with your hands while sitting on the toilet, windowless (there is a fan for fresh air) But it's an old building, so there is a lot of headspace. Still, it was rather unexpected to have books there.

The selection of books was probably not intentional. When I expressed my surprise, he told me that he could nor resist a bargain that ended up in driving with his trunk full of classic books from Hamburg to where he lives (about 1.5 hours). He already has a study, a living room and half or so of a kid's room (who can't complain, it's very large room) full of bookshelves. (I think his wife's books are in their bedroom)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 25, 2021, 12:22:24 PM
Quote from: Jo498 on November 25, 2021, 11:59:26 AM
rather minima! It's one of these tiny bathrooms where you can reach the wash basin with your hands while sitting on the toilet, windowless (there is a fan for fresh air) But it's an old building, so there is a lot of headspace. Still, it was rather unexpected to have books there.

The selection of books was probably not intentional. When I expressed my surprise, he told me that he could nor resist a bargain that ended up in driving with his trunk full of classic books from Hamburg to where he lives (about 1.5 hours). He already has a study, a living room and half or so of a kid's room (who can't complain, it's very large room) full of bookshelves. (I think his wife's books are in their bedroom)

Nice! My books are also spread all over the place in two homes.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: bhodges on November 27, 2021, 12:09:17 PM
OK, back to pictures on this thread, please. Thank you.  0:)

--Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on November 27, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy by David Hockney.
(//)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 28, 2021, 05:12:10 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 27, 2021, 02:02:41 PM
Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy by David Hockney.

Interesting painting Jeffrey; I just read about it.  I was thrown off though regarding the size of the bed which seemed to me to be way off perspective-wise.  When I tried to find more information about it, it didn't show that to be in the foreground.  Did he paint it a number of times/versions?  I found what looks like to be a photo of the painting and that wasn't there.  Or did someone have this image painted or "wallpapered" (not certain what you would call it) on the wall behind their bed....more likely.  If so, not a good omen!  ;)

Alas, I see that the couple didn't last.

(http://www.artlyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/David-Hockney-clark-percey-600x473.jpg)

PD

A favorite of mine:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Dance-At-Bougival.jpg/800px-Dance-At-Bougival.jpg)

La Danse à Bougival by Renoir  This image really doesn't do it justice though.  You have to see it in person.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 28, 2021, 06:12:56 AM
That renibds me of this Doisneau photo of dancers I like:

(https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2016/6/27/d/5/b/d5bdc976-3c94-11e6-9396-9ddf1f9714ce.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 28, 2021, 06:25:12 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 28, 2021, 06:12:56 AM
That renibds me of this Doisneau photo of dancers I like:

(https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2016/6/27/d/5/b/d5bdc976-3c94-11e6-9396-9ddf1f9714ce.jpg)
Nice!   :) Any idea of who the dancers are there? Or where/when it was taken?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 28, 2021, 06:50:31 AM
Good question. The club Le Vieux Colobier, a cellar bar beneath the Theatre du Vieux Colombier, apparently.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 01, 2021, 09:52:00 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 28, 2021, 06:12:56 AM
That renibds me of this Doisneau photo of dancers I like:

(https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2016/6/27/d/5/b/d5bdc976-3c94-11e6-9396-9ddf1f9714ce.jpg)

I like this...and the woman could be Mrs. Rock's twin.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2021, 09:57:54 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 28, 2021, 05:12:10 AM
Interesting painting Jeffrey; I just read about it.  I was thrown off though regarding the size of the bed which seemed to me to be way off perspective-wise.  When I tried to find more information about it, it didn't show that to be in the foreground.  Did he paint it a number of times/versions?  I found what looks like to be a photo of the painting and that wasn't there.  Or did someone have this image painted or "wallpapered" (not certain what you would call it) on the wall behind their bed....more likely.  If so, not a good omen!  ;)

Alas, I see that the couple didn't last.

(http://www.artlyst.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/David-Hockney-clark-percey-600x473.jpg)

PD

A favorite of mine:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Dance-At-Bougival.jpg/800px-Dance-At-Bougival.jpg)

La Danse à Bougival by Renoir  This image really doesn't do it justice though.  You have to see it in person.  :)
The bed shouldn't be there - my apologies. It's not in the original painting. Here's the image from the Tate Gallery website. I think that they look somewhat estranged in the painting (note the distance between them). Sadly he was eventually murdered:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 01, 2021, 10:29:15 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 01, 2021, 09:57:54 AM
The bed shouldn't be there - my apologies. It's not in the original painting. Here's the image from the Tate Gallery website. I think that they look somewhat estranged in the painting (note the distance between them). Sadly he was eventually murdered:
Oooh!  :(

I did read somewhere that he apparently he had numerous affairs.  It is an interesting painting though including an untraditional photography setting and I suspect also in painting in that she was not standing next to him (while he's seated) looking like the devoted wife; yet, as you mentioned, they are distanced and also are looking at the painter/viewer rather like a third person who is included in perhaps not just the room, but maybe also in their marriage (just occurred to me)?  And the cat is off in its own world.  The husband (looking at it again now) seems somewhat sullen(?) and distant; he doesn't even have a hand on the cat.

Anyway, just my thoughts!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 11:28:45 AM
Speaking of art, I've always loved this painting by Aleksey Savrasov:

(https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/241086127_320917176501245_8350306300922498350_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=Bs4arFwI500AX-hunQd&tn=i2TK_BHRoXdG8brQ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=22978729a94759c976af3680d5ea3185&oe=61AC4542)

For me, it encapsulates the feeling of longing that is so prevalent in Rachmaninov's music.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on December 01, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
It's gorgeous indeed. At once realistic and impressionist.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2021, 12:15:25 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 01, 2021, 09:52:00 AM
I like this...and the woman could be Mrs. Rock's twin.

Sarge

That's the second time I've thought " you lucky bastard". The other one was a picture of an old girlfriend who was,I think, wearing a graduation cap in the photo.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2021, 12:31:24 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 01, 2021, 10:29:15 AM
Oooh!  :(

I did read somewhere that he apparently he had numerous affairs.  It is an interesting painting though including an untraditional photography setting and I suspect also in painting in that she was not standing next to him (while he's seated) looking like the devoted wife; yet, as you mentioned, they are distanced and also are looking at the painter/viewer rather like a third person who is included in perhaps not just the room, but maybe also in their marriage (just occurred to me)?  And the cat is off in its own world.  The husband (looking at it again now) seems somewhat sullen(?) and distant; he doesn't even have a hand on the cat.

Anyway, just my thoughts!

PD
They sound pretty convincing to me PD.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 01, 2021, 03:18:07 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 01, 2021, 12:15:25 PM
That's the second time I've thought " you lucky bastard". The other one was a picture of an old girlfriend who was,I think, wearing a graduation cap in the photo.

This one?

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/photography/Untitled-46lrg_edit_crop.jpg)

She was my high school girlfriend (well, one of them) and then, after graduation, we dated sporadically for five years until we rushed into a marriage which only lasted four years. But yeah, I still consider myself lucky. She was an extraordinary women with whom I'm still on friendly terms. But my greatest piece of luck was meeting the future second Mrs. Rock (who I think bears a resemblance to your dancer).

(https://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/photography/Untitled-7_1200_edit.jpg)

I like both pictures and so I'm conforming to this thread's topic  :D ;)

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2021, 03:56:10 PM
It always pleases me to hear that old flames / spouses are still on friendly terms. Thanks for that and for the photos.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 01, 2021, 04:44:50 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 01, 2021, 03:56:10 PM
It always pleases me to hear that old flames / spouses are still on friendly terms. Thanks for that...

The divorce was even amicable. We shared a lawyer; the division of property went smoothly; we walked hand in hand to the courthouse (the lawyer asked us seriously if we wanted to go through with it  ;D ); and we've remained friends for 46 years. Lucky indeed.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on December 01, 2021, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: André on December 01, 2021, 12:04:30 PM
It's gorgeous indeed. At once realistic and impressionist.

I like this artist's work in general. He's done some remarkable work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 08, 2021, 05:38:26 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/30jlyr.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 18, 2021, 08:02:02 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/nmxsai.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 19, 2021, 02:49:55 AM
Quote from: George on December 18, 2021, 08:02:02 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/nmxsai.jpg)
Very clever!  ;D

Pd
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 19, 2021, 07:57:29 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/xu93xw.png)

At home
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mandryka on January 05, 2022, 12:43:29 AM
Michael Finnissy wrote a piece of piano music partly inspired by Edvard Munch's self portraits. As a result I've started to explore these pictures on the internet and I'd like a book with high quality images of them. Can anyone recommend one?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 22, 2022, 07:57:14 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/6ag1lu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 22, 2022, 08:01:45 AM
Quote from: George on January 22, 2022, 07:57:14 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/6ag1lu.jpg)
AAAAUUUUGGGGHHHH!!!!!

:laugh:

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 23, 2022, 04:43:23 PM
From today's Boston Globe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 24, 2022, 03:59:56 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 23, 2022, 04:43:23 PM
From today's Boston Globe.
???

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 08:36:59 AM
Quote from: Szykneij on January 23, 2022, 04:43:23 PM
From today's Boston Globe.

All of it bullshit, of course.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 24, 2022, 09:02:43 AM
Quote from: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 08:36:59 AM
All of it bullshit, of course.  :laugh:
It makes a great story though!  ;)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 09:08:15 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 24, 2022, 09:02:43 AM
It makes a great story though!  ;)

PD

For those inclined to take such bullshit seriously.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spotted Horses on January 24, 2022, 09:25:54 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 01, 2021, 03:18:07 PMShe was my high school girlfriend (well, one of them) and then, after graduation, we dated sporadically for five years until we rushed into a marriage which only lasted four years.

How do you "rush into a marriage" which someone you've been dating for more than 5 years? :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 09:29:04 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on January 24, 2022, 09:25:54 AM
How do you "rush into a marriage" which someone you've been dating for more than 5 years? :)

Sporadically is the keyword here.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 24, 2022, 10:28:00 AM
Quote from: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 09:08:15 AM
For those inclined to take such bullshit seriously.  :laugh:
I was shocked to see that *The Globe had published it and in general surprised by the stories/details (hadn't heard those ones before now).  Was this actually published (dispersed) during Paganini's time?  Or folklore created shortly after he died?

*What did they preface the story/legend with Tony?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 10:44:46 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 24, 2022, 10:28:00 AM
I was shocked to see that *The Globe had published it and in general surprised by the stories/details (hadn't heard those ones before now). Was this actually published (dispersed) during Paganini's time?  Or folklore created shortly after he died?

I'd go with folklore created after he died.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 24, 2022, 11:59:31 AM
Quote from: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 10:44:46 AM
I'd go with folklore created after he died.  ;)

It was created by a local writer and artist and appeared without any explanation in the "Ideas" section of the newspaper. I'm away from my computer and it's hard to investigate further on this ipad. I'll look into it more when I can.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 25, 2022, 08:56:47 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on January 24, 2022, 09:25:54 AM
How do you "rush into a marriage" which someone you've been dating for more than 5 years? :)

The actual dating was about five weeks total, during those five years. We were seldom at home during that period. We attended different universities; then I was in the army while she spent a year in France.

Sarge
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on January 25, 2022, 04:01:47 PM
The story about Paganini appears in this biography published in 1907
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/39571/39571-h/39571-h.htm
There are apparently some medical journal articles which refer to his suffering from measles encephalitis, but they're subscription only/paywalled so I don't know what details they give. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 10:17:27 AM
Magritte 'Homesickness' (1940)
Corinth 'Ecce Homo' (c.1925)
Beckmann Departure (1933-35)
(//)

Some background info.

Magritte's painting was painted in Nazi occupied Belgium during a period when his wife Georgette had (temporarily) left him for another man. I find the painting very moving for various reasons.
Corinth's painting shows Christ between the forces of Science and Militarism; unsurprisingly it featured in the Nazi exhibition of 'Degenerate Art' although Corinth had died some years earlier. Beckmann's painting was painted in Nazi Germany and it's clearly about what was going on in the country. I like the contrast between the disturbing scenes in the side panels of the triptych and the peaceful central scene where an anonymous boatman rows a family to safety. Beckmann left Nazi Germany for the United States as soon as he could. To avoid possible trouble he called the painting 'Scenes from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' originally. I've see the Beckmann and Corinth in real life which were great experiences for me. The Beckmann and Corinth paintings are both very large.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 26, 2022, 11:08:44 AM
My three favorite Swiss composers:

Arthur Honegger

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/arthur-honegger-swiss-composer-picture-id55757639?k=20&m=55757639&s=612x612&w=0&h=IYrQbxenXcrRlGmapphZ2L6owTCPGrXJ8qXHqAIZ2ac=)

Frank Martin

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/martin-frank-composer-around-1950-picture-id1173979399?k=20&m=1173979399&s=612x612&w=0&h=IpIusnXseS2ZcodS0U8NtToOUbp_0NxryP7SirCN60E=)

Othmar Schoeck

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/othmar-schoeck-picture-id1174298331?k=20&m=1174298331&s=612x612&w=0&h=AWS3lcF_JwjkoXIjuabfJMggg9Mjd2NYKPWyXaxU_io=)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 12:35:19 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on January 26, 2022, 11:08:44 AM
My three favorite Swiss composers:

Arthur Honegger

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/arthur-honegger-swiss-composer-picture-id55757639?k=20&m=55757639&s=612x612&w=0&h=IYrQbxenXcrRlGmapphZ2L6owTCPGrXJ8qXHqAIZ2ac=)

Frank Martin

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/martin-frank-composer-around-1950-picture-id1173979399?k=20&m=1173979399&s=612x612&w=0&h=IpIusnXseS2ZcodS0U8NtToOUbp_0NxryP7SirCN60E=)

Othmar Schoeck

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/othmar-schoeck-picture-id1174298331?k=20&m=1174298331&s=612x612&w=0&h=AWS3lcF_JwjkoXIjuabfJMggg9Mjd2NYKPWyXaxU_io=)
Great photos!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 26, 2022, 02:44:29 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 10:17:27 AM
Magritte 'Homesickness' (1940)
Corinth 'Ecce Homo' (c.1925)
Beckmann Departure (1933-35)
(//)

Some background info.

Magritte's painting was painted in Nazi occupied Belgium during a period when his wife Georgette had (temporarily) left him for another man. I find the painting very moving for various reasons.
Corinth's painting shows Christ between the forces of Science and Militarism; unsurprisingly it featured in the Nazi exhibition of 'Degenerate Art' although Corinth had died some years earlier. Beckmann's painting was painted in Nazi Germany and it's clearly about what was going on in the country. I like the contrast between the disturbing scenes in the side panels of the triptych and the peaceful central scene where an anonymous boatman rows a family to safety. Beckmann left Nazi Germany for the United States as soon as he could. To avoid possible trouble he called the painting 'Scenes from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' originally. I've see the Beckmann and Corinth in real life which were great experiences for me. The Beckmann and Corinth paintings are both very large.

Don't think I've ever seen that Magritte before.

The Corinth is used on the cover of the copy of Thomas Mann's The Holy Sinner I've got.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on January 26, 2022, 02:47:40 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 12:35:19 PM
Great photos!

Thanks, Jeffrey. I wish I could take credit for them. ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on January 27, 2022, 04:09:30 AM
Quote from: JBS on January 25, 2022, 04:01:47 PM
The story about Paganini appears in this biography published in 1907
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/39571/39571-h/39571-h.htm
There are apparently some medical journal articles which refer to his suffering from measles encephalitis, but they're subscription only/paywalled so I don't know what details they give.

Excellent find! Thanks for posting that link.

"Little Nicolo must have given[6] evidence of musical talent very early, but ere he was put to his studies he was attacked by the measles, and that so severely that he remained for a whole day in a state of catalepsy. He was given up for dead and was wrapped in a shroud, and only a slight movement at the last, showing symptoms of life, saved him from the horror of premature burial. Scarcely had he recovered, when his father began his lessons in violin playing."
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mandryka on January 28, 2022, 04:18:32 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/4MKrhrH/Capture.jpg/)

Inside a cello - Charles Brooks.


https://www.charlesbrooks.info/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on January 28, 2022, 07:01:34 AM
That's a cool image, as well as the stuff I'm seeing on his site.


Almost reminds me of the type of liminal spaces I'm seeing in a game I was just playing last night, Naissance.

(https://i.imgur.com/17Z84CQ.jpg)(https://assets2.rockpapershotgun.com/na1.jpg/BROK/resize/880%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/na1.jpg)(https://www.sockscap64.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/53396_kakwtfmpngsqs8tgv1ok.jpg)
(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/14/mar/na5.jpg)(https://www.wsgf.org/f/u/imagecache/node-gallery-display/contrib/dr/28096/extras/UDK%202014-02-14%2013-08-52-00.jpg)(https://www.therefinedgeek.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cognition-Method-Initiation-Review-Screenshot-Wallpaper-MC-Esher-scaled.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 07:56:42 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 26, 2022, 10:17:27 AM
Magritte 'Homesickness' (1940)
Corinth 'Ecce Homo' (c.1925)
Beckmann Departure (1933-35)


Some background info.

Magritte's painting was painted in Nazi occupied Belgium during a period when his wife Georgette had (temporarily) left him for another man. I find the painting very moving for various reasons.
Corinth's painting shows Christ between the forces of Science and Militarism; unsurprisingly it featured in the Nazi exhibition of 'Degenerate Art' although Corinth had died some years earlier. Beckmann's painting was painted in Nazi Germany and it's clearly about what was going on in the country. I like the contrast between the disturbing scenes in the side panels of the triptych and the peaceful central scene where an anonymous boatman rows a family to safety. Beckmann left Nazi Germany for the United States as soon as he could. To avoid possible trouble he called the painting 'Scenes from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' originally. I've see the Beckmann and Corinth in real life which were great experiences for me. The Beckmann and Corinth paintings are both very large.
Great paintings; thank you for sharing them and providing some info about them.

Quote from: Mandryka on January 28, 2022, 04:18:32 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/4MKrhrH/Capture.jpg/)

Inside a cello - Charles Brooks.


https://www.charlesbrooks.info/

Very cool Mandryka!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spotted Horses on January 28, 2022, 08:00:10 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on January 28, 2022, 04:18:32 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/4MKrhrH/Capture.jpg/)

Inside a cello - Charles Brooks.


https://www.charlesbrooks.info/


...from the point of view of a termite. Yum! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 28, 2022, 08:24:56 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/5332p1.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on January 28, 2022, 08:35:41 AM
Quote from: George on January 28, 2022, 08:24:56 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/5332p1.png)


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on January 28, 2022, 09:24:17 AM
Quote from: Mandryka on January 28, 2022, 04:18:32 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/4MKrhrH/Capture.jpg/)

Inside a cello - Charles Brooks.


https://www.charlesbrooks.info/

Terrific pic! Could be some underground vault with ornate skylights.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 09:37:30 AM
Quote from: Iota on January 28, 2022, 09:24:17 AM
Terrific pic! Could be some underground vault with ornate skylights.
I briefly looked at the artist's website.  From what I read, he took numerous pictures to create this image.

I wouldn't mind having that "room" be a part out my house!  :D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 28, 2022, 09:48:29 AM
There's a cat back in the White House!  Love the story behind her too:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/bidens-welcome-willow-cat-white-house-2022-01-28/

(https://www.reuters.com/resizer/DQuKkvbgRr9oJDPSXN2Ks0seLYQ=/960x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/Z5KCGGEHWBJZZCWCWSS4QSKACQ.jpg)

(https://www.reuters.com/resizer/o1Uz2I3oJTrTR20u-HaBsqUbz5M=/960x0/filters:quality(80)/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/NEWTQ5L6FNO5HH3VVA2REN6HHI.jpg)

Wish that I could find footage and/or photos of when Willow jumped up onto the stage while Dr. Biden was speaking.  :D

PD

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 03, 2022, 02:57:55 PM
Lenny and his daughter and son listening to the Beatles' Rubber Soul.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 04, 2022, 03:22:31 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 03, 2022, 02:57:55 PM
Lenny and his daughter and son listening to the Beatles' Rubber Soul.
Nice!  Looks like they were having a fun time.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 04, 2022, 07:01:29 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 03, 2022, 02:57:55 PM
Lenny and his daughter and son listening to the Beatles' Rubber Soul.

Too bad about the cigarette in his hand, which was the ultimate cause of his demise.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2022, 06:52:01 AM
Quote from: Florestan on January 24, 2022, 09:08:15 AM
For those inclined to take such bullshit seriously.  :laugh:

No, it can be found a good story without taking bullshit seriously.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2022, 06:54:11 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on January 28, 2022, 08:00:10 AM

...from the point of view of a termite. Yum! :)

(* chortle *)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2022, 06:55:15 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 03, 2022, 02:57:55 PM
Lenny and his daughter and son listening to the Beatles' Rubber Soul.

Love it!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 05, 2022, 07:18:48 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 05, 2022, 06:52:01 AM
No, it can be found a good story without taking bullshit seriously.

Well, in my book Hansel and Gretel or Puss-in-Boots are good, even great stories, while fictional to the point of absurdity accounts of Paganini's life are bullshit. Heck, even Amadeus is bullshit in my book. YMMV, of course.  ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2022, 09:45:57 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 05, 2022, 07:18:48 AM
Well, in my book Hansel and Gretel or Puss-in-Boots are good, even great stories, while fictional to the point of absurdity accounts of Paganini's life are bullshit. Heck, even Amadeus is bullshit in my book. YMMV, of course.  ;)

Thanks for underscoring my point 8)  Amadeus is both bullshit and a great stage play.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 05, 2022, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 05, 2022, 09:45:57 AM
Thanks for underscoring my point 8)  Amadeus is both bullshit and a great stage play.

Never watched the stage play --- thoroughly enjoyed the (bullshity) movie.  :D

Good evening, Karl.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on February 05, 2022, 02:43:27 PM
(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b9c97924f2784beddc80fab14f75453d83824613/0_0_3500_2333/master/3500.jpg?width=1010&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=224be6d9e92cce34c759e2a8b4d91d4c)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 07, 2022, 08:36:04 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/vpdj15.png)

This is picture . . . of a painting!!

https://www.instagram.com/ken_orton_gallery/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: mabuse on February 07, 2022, 10:06:50 AM
« The conductor Leonard Bernstein and his pregnant daughter Jamie comparing bellies, New York, 1986 »  :D
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/the_co10.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 09, 2022, 09:37:05 AM
Some various photos of Gabriel Pierné that I like:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on February 14, 2022, 04:15:34 PM
This is hanging in my eye doctor's office. Maybe a better subject for an ear doctor, but clever nontheless.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 14, 2022, 06:47:57 PM
There's speculation that Van Gogh had vision problems which impacted how he painted.
https://www.theeyeassociates.com/van-goghs-eyesight-and-how-it-may-have-influenced-his-paintings/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 14, 2022, 07:25:54 PM
Quote from: JBS on February 14, 2022, 06:47:57 PM
There's speculation that Van Gogh had vision problems which impacted how he painted.
https://www.theeyeassociates.com/van-goghs-eyesight-and-how-it-may-have-influenced-his-paintings/

Pun intended?  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 14, 2022, 07:33:38 PM
Quote from: George on February 14, 2022, 07:25:54 PM
Pun intended?  :D

No. In fact it was so unintended it took me a minute to see what you meant.
Good catch.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 15, 2022, 07:21:27 AM
Quote from: JBS on February 14, 2022, 07:33:38 PM
No. In fact it was so unintended it took me a minute to see what you meant.
Good catch.

8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on February 18, 2022, 02:52:50 PM
Ansel Adams: rare photographs in stunning hi-definition (https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2022/feb/17/ansel-adams-rare-photographs-in-stunning-hi-definition)

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0ede7a15bf0bf0aab6db54af567b6a5ac142b8cc/0_0_4000_4955/master/4000.jpg?width=1010&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=1755aabcff427eb1511beb667e2a1e36)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Fëanor on February 19, 2022, 10:43:06 AM
Monument Valley, Utah:  taken by me in October 2019 ...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on February 19, 2022, 12:27:10 PM
Impressive and very evocative, too !
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 19, 2022, 12:29:08 PM
Quote from: André on February 19, 2022, 12:27:10 PM
Impressive and very evocative, too !

Indeed!

Well done, Feanor!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2022, 05:08:05 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 22, 2022, 05:54:21 PM
This one:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 22, 2022, 06:18:25 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 22, 2022, 05:54:21 PM
This one:

The faces don't really ring a bell with me.
Who is who?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 22, 2022, 06:19:28 PM
Quote from: JBS on February 22, 2022, 06:18:25 PM
The faces don't really ring a bell with me.
Who is who?

Szymanowski, Bacewicz, Lutoslawski and Penderecki.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 22, 2022, 06:25:14 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 22, 2022, 06:19:28 PM
Szymanowski, Bacewicz, Lutoslawski and Penderecki.

Thanks. I ought to have recognized Szymanowski. But Penderecki looks only vaguely similar to the cover portrait you posted in the listening thread.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on February 22, 2022, 06:45:48 PM
Quote from: JBS on February 22, 2022, 06:25:14 PM
Thanks. I ought to have recognized Szymanowski. But Penderecki looks only vaguely similar to the cover portrait you posted in the listening thread.

No problem. I should've listed their names from the beginning to avoid any confusion. I'm pretty good at recognizing composers and this is actually a fun game I play with Karlo (North Star).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 07, 2022, 04:24:59 AM
Glenn Gould, maybe?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 12, 2022, 07:56:18 AM
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/Y7N1qonXfmIDTlmYzRLkJOXNJX_kdaTe8jgbml_1ZQdj_OpjvQJptuQgpDO8T_fiLB984pAA2Nfr2w=s640-nd-v1)

Part of what's funny is those being the two previous states I've lived in.  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on March 20, 2022, 07:40:53 AM
(https://preview.redd.it/snffw5pv1eo81.png?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=f09d2b9709052a0a115e7abcd2ebea2f9a8e104e)
Memories.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 20, 2022, 11:29:57 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/yniq05.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on March 20, 2022, 03:25:47 PM
Quote from: George on March 20, 2022, 11:29:57 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/yniq05.jpg)

... and tenement halls!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on March 22, 2022, 08:19:32 AM
Go on, give your wife a treat. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 10, 2022, 09:39:51 AM
(https://cdnph.upi.com/svc/sv/i/4081649353331/2022/1/16493572664184/Astronomers-spot-farthest-galaxy-ever-135B-light-years-from-Earth.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on April 17, 2022, 02:43:44 AM
It's a Classic. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 19, 2022, 10:39:45 AM
(https://traveltalksplatform.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/shatt.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on April 19, 2022, 11:40:58 AM
Quote from: mabuse on September 24, 2021, 10:27:02 AM
(https://i79.servimg.com/u/f79/19/91/80/91/bojo_t10.jpg)

:-*

Margaret Johnson...god, what a hideous photo of two disgusting people.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 30, 2022, 07:18:39 AM
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/279204512_7239386942802146_7962922361734811494_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=XjRCcML6KOIAX_UP-HQ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_iyduuQuZULyIoYcnw-5uqs7_9zkEDxdfvH-wlKZdTEQ&oe=62720FBC)

Nice!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 30, 2022, 08:20:19 AM
Quote from: greg on April 30, 2022, 07:18:39 AM
(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/279204512_7239386942802146_7962922361734811494_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=XjRCcML6KOIAX_UP-HQ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AT_iyduuQuZULyIoYcnw-5uqs7_9zkEDxdfvH-wlKZdTEQ&oe=62720FBC)

Nice!

Is that "me" a he or a she?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on April 30, 2022, 08:46:49 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 30, 2022, 08:20:19 AM
Is that "me" a he or a she?
No idea lol.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on April 30, 2022, 08:59:18 AM
I think that's a great response. :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on April 30, 2022, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on April 30, 2022, 08:59:18 AM
I think that's a great response. :laugh:

Except that the Library of Alexandria was never under any siege...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mandryka on April 30, 2022, 12:25:18 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Anonymous_artist_-_Lot_and_his_daughters_-_Louvre_RF_1185_-_001.png)

Reading Anton Artaud's commentary on this pic, The Daughters of Lot.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Jo498 on May 01, 2022, 09:33:08 AM
Quote from: Florestan on April 30, 2022, 09:51:15 AM
Except that the Library of Alexandria was never under any siege...  :laugh:
I think a lot of people would be bitterly disappointed about a lot of the contents of this and other ancient libraries that were eventually lost. Lots of  commentaries on Homer by hellenistic Beckmessers and Headmasters and books on magic and divination.
And, sure, maybe some lost Sophocles tragedies or Democritus or the 2nd book of Aristotle's Poetics ;)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 01, 2022, 09:43:03 AM
Oh yes, like when you see an immense room full of impressive old books then realise they're all theology. :(
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 01, 2022, 02:51:05 PM
(https://imageproxy.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/fbecd039cd847dc424832249103da16411e959ddc81028bfec7e81416f7dbdd7_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Rosalba on May 07, 2022, 01:08:38 AM
Quote from: George on May 01, 2022, 02:51:05 PM
(https://imageproxy.ifunny.co/crop:x-20,resize:640x,quality:90x75/images/fbecd039cd847dc424832249103da16411e959ddc81028bfec7e81416f7dbdd7_1.jpg)

Brilliant! :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 07, 2022, 07:34:17 AM
One from archive.org ::)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on May 07, 2022, 11:29:15 AM
M92, a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 08, 2022, 02:25:54 AM
Quote from: LKB on May 07, 2022, 11:29:15 AM
M92, a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules.

Three cheers for Hubble! 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Olias on May 08, 2022, 06:20:11 PM
Quote from: LKB on May 07, 2022, 11:29:15 AM
M92, a globular cluster in the constellation Hercules.

To me it looked like the opening scene to the 1979 Buck Rogers movie.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 11, 2022, 04:29:59 AM
Memorial bench.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on May 11, 2022, 05:05:21 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 11, 2022, 04:29:59 AM
Memorial bench.

Good to get these things off your chest sometimes.  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 12, 2022, 05:29:10 AM
(https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/blackhole.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on May 12, 2022, 06:38:19 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 12, 2022, 05:29:10 AM
(https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/blackhole.png)

We'll be seeing more and better black hole imagery as the year progresses.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 12, 2022, 07:42:34 AM
Oh great, I saw a fascinating documentary about how much was required to get this far. 8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 12, 2022, 09:25:41 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/bb704n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on May 12, 2022, 12:56:35 PM
Sagittarius A, the black hole which resides at the center of our galaxy.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on May 17, 2022, 04:26:01 AM
A New Yorker cover
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on May 23, 2022, 06:22:25 PM
My "Top 5" favorite composers: Debussy, Mahler, Strauss, Sibelius and Bartók:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 28, 2022, 08:03:29 AM
Big Data has developed an uncanny ability to accurately identify locales I secretly think about visiting.  This ad for cheap airline tickets to three prime luxe destinations popped up this morning. 

Message to data scientists of the world: stop reading my mind!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on May 28, 2022, 09:22:54 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 28, 2022, 08:03:29 AM
Big Data has developed an uncanny ability to accurately identify locales I secretly think about visiting.  This ad for cheap airline tickets to three prime luxe destinations popped up this morning. 

Message to data scientists of the world: stop reading my mind!

If you can get yourself over here without a visa Todd the UK government may well give you a (one way) ticket to Rwanda for free. :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on May 28, 2022, 10:31:52 AM
Kigali's murder rate is lower than Portland's.  I'd feel nice and safe.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 01, 2022, 12:06:37 PM
(https://static.recyclart.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_3794.jpg)

Mixed media sculpture by Evdoxia Stafylaraki.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 01, 2022, 12:47:58 PM
Quote from: Todd on June 01, 2022, 12:06:37 PM
Evdoxia Stafylaraki.

What a cool name for a lady.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 01, 2022, 08:06:02 PM
LOL
(https://yt3.ggpht.com/9qlKw32-sPFDv4WWGzp4EffDNYB-T_-Qu735Uuatk8lUeM30RrRRoY7-FjkxplZ70WXw3_gsfhmCnA=s640-nd-v1)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 03, 2022, 06:17:46 AM
Staying on this forum, I refreshed the page and saw this ad pop up at the bottom.  Data science is impressive.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on June 03, 2022, 05:02:28 PM
There are, undoubtedly, many lonely Ukranian women, for criminally tragic reasons.
 
Too bad they couldn't whack Putin in March, apparently there was a plot to do so.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on June 08, 2022, 06:46:54 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiGLGcKUMAAUZfW?format=jpg&name=900x900)

From July 2000.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 08, 2022, 05:16:41 PM
(https://i.redd.it/2qsdgldv70491.jpg)
Art collage found on reddit. Awesome taste.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 08, 2022, 05:25:34 PM
One of Mahler's last photos --- taken in 1911:

(https://mahlerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GM-1911-142-612x1024.jpg)

It's so upsetting seeing one of your musical heroes sick and this photo shows someone who looks like he's barely holding on. It also shows someone who has accepted their fate as all us will have to do one day.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on June 08, 2022, 09:44:04 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on June 08, 2022, 05:25:34 PM
One of Mahler's last photos --- taken in 1911:

(https://mahlerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GM-1911-142-612x1024.jpg)

It's so upsetting seeing one of your musical heroes sick and this photo shows someone who looks like he's barely holding on. It also shows someone who has accepted their fate as all us will have to do one day.

His expression conveys impatience more than anything else, imho ( though he was certainly ill by the time this was taken ).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 08, 2022, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: LKB on June 08, 2022, 09:44:04 PM
His expression conveys impatience more than anything else, imho ( though he was certainly ill by the time this was taken ).

Sure, well, impatience would certainly be a part of this boat ride back to Europe. I think he just wanted to get home, but I'm sure he knew he didn't have much time left. Mahler just had that kind of intuition.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on June 09, 2022, 04:09:07 AM
Quote from: LKB on June 08, 2022, 09:44:04 PM
His expression conveys impatience more than anything else, imho ( though he was certainly ill by the time this was taken ).

Yes!  I imagine that was the look on his face when he gave his famous criticism of American audiences as not paying attention to the music but letting their mind wander.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 10, 2022, 07:40:16 AM
Another favorite photo of Mahler:

(https://www.theworldofgustavmahler.org/img/MA107.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on June 10, 2022, 07:52:02 AM
Enough Weltschmerz, let's go swashbuckling!  :D

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Granados.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 10, 2022, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: Florestan on June 10, 2022, 07:52:02 AM
Enough Weltschmerz, let's go swashbuckling!  :D

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Granados.jpg)

:P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on June 16, 2022, 05:27:23 PM
Hopefully new to someone.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 26, 2022, 04:55:36 PM
(https://preview.redd.it/84xgw5e931891.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=22856ee21b7db3bcbd6b117fb018c4c90bf2e422)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 26, 2022, 07:47:50 PM
Dying of laughter lol  ;D :P

(https://i.redd.it/bui7hctec0891.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 27, 2022, 07:20:36 AM
You have a bizarre sense of humor, Greg.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on June 27, 2022, 02:04:03 PM
Man, you haven't seen anything yet if you never read any of my "A Chronicles" stories before (collection of short stories written ~10-20 years ago).
The sense of humor is so unspeakably stupid that it makes Dumb and Dumber seem sophisticated. But it's also surreal/abstract at the same time. Most people wouldn't get it (which is fine, it's not like it's intended to be high art lol).

At least these memes I share are able to be understood by humans.  :P
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on June 27, 2022, 04:18:29 PM
This is a gem of a photo of Korngold:

(https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/286410356_494578575801770_2449176292034524327_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=174925&_nc_ohc=rg1sOhwHGlcAX_shMLN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AT-dfkHXb3rlVc6JOaEWlpb9PGMEqw4sVRzqRjbhMhdC2g&oe=62BFC6BD)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on July 03, 2022, 09:03:31 AM
(https://i.redd.it/m1sz3l1jr9991.jpg)

Some birds can see in the UV.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on July 03, 2022, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 03, 2022, 09:03:31 AM
(https://i.redd.it/m1sz3l1jr9991.jpg)

Some birds can see in the UV.

Yup, bees also.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 04, 2022, 10:23:46 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 03, 2022, 09:03:31 AM
(https://i.redd.it/m1sz3l1jr9991.jpg)

Some birds can see in the UV.

Quote from: LKB on July 03, 2022, 12:27:32 PM
Yup, bees also.

Very impressive, indeed.

Can they play the violin as well?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on July 04, 2022, 10:33:36 AM
If it's a giant bee or a tiny violin, maybe...

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 11, 2022, 03:11:30 PM
(https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_feature/public/thumbnails/image/main_image_deep_field_smacs0723-5mb.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on July 11, 2022, 05:00:13 PM
Quote from: Todd on July 11, 2022, 03:11:30 PM
(https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/styles/full_width_feature/public/thumbnails/image/main_image_deep_field_smacs0723-5mb.jpg)

And more to come tomorrow...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 12, 2022, 05:03:37 AM
North Carolina Mountain Trip - in our home town of Winston Salem the temps have been in the 90º F with high humidity, so we planned a mountain home rental in Seven Devils near Banner Elk (see map and web pic of house rented) - we're up 4782 ft (iPhone app) - last two pics my own from the upper deck - click on the last panoramic view (Sugar Mountain is in the distance).  Dave :)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-VPQhRtg/0/c01352c9/O/SevenDevils1.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-MfC2BJw/0/bf6976f0/O/SevenDevils2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3WSVKr2/0/c335b49b/O/SevenDevils6.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-qxpdx2H/0/976e93e8/XL/SevenDevils7-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-zprJMcS/0/93ee90a0/X2/SevenDevils8-X2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on July 12, 2022, 05:46:18 AM
Dave, I just checked it out and it is 10 degrees cooler than where I live and only a four hour drive away.  I'll have to keep that area in mind for the future.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 12, 2022, 06:08:06 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 12, 2022, 05:46:18 AM
Dave, I just checked it out and it is 10 degrees cooler than where I live and only a four hour drive away.  I'll have to keep that area in mind for the future.

Hi David - just north is Boone, NC - this was about a 2 hr drive - pre-COVID we stayed at another rental in Seven Devils which was even higher (nearing the height of the 'Mile High Bridge' on Grandfather Mountain (the latter seen from the former deck (pics below) - on that trip, I had posted in the iPad Forums (put a lot of travelogues there) the quote below, a 20ºF drop in temperature!  Plenty of places to recommend in the NC mountains from this area around Banner Elk and also Blowing Rock (about 90 mins from our home), and a more frequent visit for us.  Dave :)

QuoteNOW, the good part - we left Winston-Salem in 93ºF heat, upon arrival at our mountain getaway, the temperature was 72ºF - boy, what a relief!

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/deerwood_a5-jpg.87161/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/deerwood_a7-jpg.87163/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on July 12, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
Very scenic, enjoy!  8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: André on July 13, 2022, 04:45:28 AM
Quote from: LKB on July 12, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
Very scenic, enjoy!  8)

+ 1  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 13, 2022, 08:19:16 AM
Yes, North Carolina has a beautiful landscape. It reminds me of NE GA a lot or as I'd like to call it mountain country.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2022, 09:46:49 AM
Quote from: LKB on July 12, 2022, 10:35:24 AM
Very scenic, enjoy!  8)
Quote from: André on July 13, 2022, 04:45:28 AM
+ 1  :)
Quote from: Mirror Image on July 13, 2022, 08:19:16 AM
Yes, North Carolina has a beautiful landscape. It reminds me of NE GA a lot or as I'd like to call it mountain country.

Thanks All for the comments - deck views from the rental house are spectacular.  At John - we've made many trips to coastal Georgia but about a half dozen years ago stay at the Brasstown Resort in the northern Georgia mountains - visited a number of waterfalls (the Anna Ruby Falls shown below - all pics from my iPad Forums travelogue (https://www.ipadforums.net/threads/north-georgia-mountains-waterfalls-vistas-wineries.128055/)); went to Brasstown Bald (pic of the parking lot w/ our car, took the bus to the top); and went to Helen, GA with the German atmosphere and had a nice German-style lunch.  Dave :)
.
(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/wfalls_annaruby-png.65792/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/bbald_roadsign-png.65833/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/ga_bbald2-jpg.65837/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/helen_town3-png.65855/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: staxomega on July 13, 2022, 03:17:45 PM
Beautiful pictures Dave. This is one thing I love about our state, it's serene, picturesque, quiet. These are photos from my mountain bike ride from last week:

(https://i.imgur.com/L16IBf4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1frMc1H.jpg)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on July 13, 2022, 07:42:23 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2022, 09:46:49 AM
Thanks All for the comments - deck views from the rental house are spectacular.  At John - we've made many trips to coastal Georgia but about a half dozen years ago stay at the Brasstown Resort in the northern Georgia mountains - visited a number of waterfalls (the Anna Ruby Falls shown below - all pics from my iPad Forums travelogue (https://www.ipadforums.net/threads/north-georgia-mountains-waterfalls-vistas-wineries.128055/)); went to Brasstown Bald (pic of the parking lot w/ our car, took the bus to the top); and went to Helen, GA with the German atmosphere and had a nice German-style lunch.  Dave :)
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(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/wfalls_annaruby-png.65792/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/bbald_roadsign-png.65833/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/ga_bbald2-jpg.65837/)

(https://www.ipadforums.net/attachments/helen_town3-png.65855/)

I've been to both places several times, Dave. 8) I've only been to coastal Georgia one time --- Savannah to be exact (travelled to Tybee Island, too). You know sometimes you don't realize how beautiful your state is until someone else takes photos of it. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on July 14, 2022, 01:38:08 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 12, 2022, 05:03:37 AM
North Carolina Mountain Trip - in our home town of Winston Salem the temps have been in the 90º F with high humidity, so we planned a mountain home rental in Seven Devils near Banner Elk (see map and web pic of house rented) - we're up 4782 ft (iPhone app) - last two pics my own from the upper deck - click on the last panoramic view (Sugar Mountain is in the distance).  Dave :)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-VPQhRtg/0/c01352c9/O/SevenDevils1.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-MfC2BJw/0/bf6976f0/O/SevenDevils2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3WSVKr2/0/c335b49b/O/SevenDevils6.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-qxpdx2H/0/976e93e8/XL/SevenDevils7-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-zprJMcS/0/93ee90a0/X2/SevenDevils8-X2.jpg)
Looks beautiful.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on July 27, 2022, 07:40:43 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 12, 2022, 05:03:37 AM
North Carolina Mountain Trip - in our home town of Winston Salem the temps have been in the 90º F with high humidity, so we planned a mountain home rental in Seven Devils near Banner Elk (see map and web pic of house rented) - we're up 4782 ft (iPhone app) - last two pics my own from the upper deck - click on the last panoramic view (Sugar Mountain is in the distance).  Dave :)

(...)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-MfC2BJw/0/bf6976f0/O/SevenDevils2.jpg)

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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-qxpdx2H/0/976e93e8/XL/SevenDevils7-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-zprJMcS/0/93ee90a0/X2/SevenDevils8-X2.jpg)

Really beautiful and lush, looks like a lovely place to stay.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on July 27, 2022, 09:47:30 AM
'Our guy has won a cycling race' ...
Copenhagen today  ;D

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 27, 2022, 10:03:35 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 03, 2022, 09:03:31 AM
(https://i.redd.it/m1sz3l1jr9991.jpg)

Some birds can see in the UV.
Great images!  I've been enjoying watching and learning more about birds--particularly over the past few years and, yes, it's fascinating to read about what they can see, how their bodies work, etc.  Great choice of the illustrator to feature the European starling in their example (an already--by human standards in any event--a very colorful bird).  :)

Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 12, 2022, 05:03:37 AM
North Carolina Mountain Trip - in our home town of Winston Salem the temps have been in the 90º F with high humidity, so we planned a mountain home rental in Seven Devils near Banner Elk (see map and web pic of house rented) - we're up 4782 ft (iPhone app) - last two pics my own from the upper deck - click on the last panoramic view (Sugar Mountain is in the distance).  Dave :)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-VPQhRtg/0/c01352c9/O/SevenDevils1.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-MfC2BJw/0/bf6976f0/O/SevenDevils2.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3WSVKr2/0/c335b49b/O/SevenDevils6.png)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-qxpdx2H/0/976e93e8/XL/SevenDevils7-XL.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-zprJMcS/0/93ee90a0/X2/SevenDevils8-X2.jpg)
Looks like a lovely place to retreat to!  Hope that you enjoyed your visit?

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 27, 2022, 10:09:25 AM
Quote from: MusicTurner on July 27, 2022, 09:47:30 AM
'Our guy has won a cycling race' ...
Copenhagen today  ;D
I had heard that a Danish cyclist had won, I think that it was, one of the stages/sprints/shirts earlier in the race? but haven't been following it closely this year.  Sorry that I missed it!  Any idea how many people showed up to celebrate his accomplishments?  In any event, congrats!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on July 27, 2022, 10:17:37 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 27, 2022, 10:09:25 AM
I had heard that a Danish cyclist had won, I think that it was, one of the stages/sprints/shirts earlier in the race? but haven't been following it closely this year.  Sorry that I missed it!  Any idea how many people showed up to celebrate his accomplishments?  In any event, congrats!  :)

PD

No, it was a bit more than than that, he won the entire Tour de France, over 3 weeks. 3 years ago this shy guy was only a quarter-professional, working at a fish factory from 6 AM until noon. Insinuations of doping on the current cycling team seem unfounded, since he's always had very good physical test results and rode the Alpe d'Huez in 47 minutes when he was 16, besides the constant doping testing nowadays.

I haven't seen the estimate yet, but people were standing along the cortege from the airport to town too, and there was a gathering in the Tivoli Gardens later. Maybe-maybe 200,000 in total. I went as well, for the fun - stood among the long row of trees at the end of the square ... :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 27, 2022, 10:29:58 AM
Quote from: MusicTurner on July 27, 2022, 10:17:37 AM
No, it was a bit more than than that, he won the entire Tour de France, over 3 weeks. 3 years ago this shy guy was only a quarter-professional, working at a fish factory from 6 AM until noon. Insinuations of doping on the current cycling team seem unfounded, since he's always had very good physical test results and rode the Alpe d'Huez in 47 minutes when he was 16, besides the constant doping testing nowadays.

I haven't seen the estimate yet, but people were standing along the cortege from the airport to town too, and there was a gathering in the Tivoli Gardens later. Maybe-maybe 200,000 in total. I went as well, for the fun - stood among the long row of trees at the end of the square ... :)
No, I understood from what you said that he had won the event.  ;)  I had just meant that I had only caught a tiny [fragment] of news re Le Tour this year....more in passing.  In any event, delighted for him and your country!  And cool that you also went there too!  8)  And neat story of his rise from fish factory worker to a professional cyclist and winner of a major (understatement) event!  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on July 29, 2022, 04:32:24 AM
(https://www.economist.com/media-assets/image/20220723_FND001.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mookalafalas on August 05, 2022, 03:53:30 AM
(https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/295683096_3006912999608614_3886042302277182554_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=Ved750EnkUoAX-H1eC0&_nc_ht=scontent-nrt1-1.xx&oh=00_AT-sQJ3Z8OPBhRCjua-xZr-75X-NwJ3G2UywDTyRCV4f5w&oe=62F206DF)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 05, 2022, 05:36:01 AM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on August 05, 2022, 03:53:30 AM
(https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/295683096_3006912999608614_3886042302277182554_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=Ved750EnkUoAX-H1eC0&_nc_ht=scontent-nrt1-1.xx&oh=00_AT-sQJ3Z8OPBhRCjua-xZr-75X-NwJ3G2UywDTyRCV4f5w&oe=62F206DF)
:laugh: ;D

I like that the son is also holding an old Captain Beefheart album too!  :D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 06, 2022, 07:08:36 AM
(https://cache.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/395094-Why-Did-I-Read-This-Wrong.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 06, 2022, 07:16:14 AM
I love it!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 06, 2022, 12:56:45 PM
Quote from: George on August 06, 2022, 07:08:36 AM
(https://cache.lovethispic.com/uploaded_images/395094-Why-Did-I-Read-This-Wrong.png)

My question is: where was this?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 15, 2022, 12:14:16 PM
(https://www.neom.com/content/dam/neom/theline/hero/line-hero-thumbnail-new.jpg)

Civilizational revolution.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 15, 2022, 03:01:34 PM
Quote from: Todd on August 15, 2022, 12:14:16 PM
(https://www.neom.com/content/dam/neom/theline/hero/line-hero-thumbnail-new.jpg)

Civilizational revolution.

Possibly. Hopefully.

We'll have to see after its actually built and operating and lived in. Has building actually begun?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 15, 2022, 04:39:03 PM
Aesthetics
https://www.reddit.com/r/PixelArt/comments/wocqgj/untitled_by_me/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on August 18, 2022, 10:53:50 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/99qv19.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on August 19, 2022, 02:18:27 PM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 20, 2022, 04:50:24 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 19, 2022, 02:18:27 PM
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+1!  :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Szykneij on August 27, 2022, 03:42:18 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 27, 2022, 05:33:07 AM
(https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA118iVl.img?w=768&h=526&m=6)

JPow delivers a sucker punch.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on September 12, 2022, 06:33:01 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/6st9dk.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on September 12, 2022, 08:56:36 PM
Quote from: geralmar on September 12, 2022, 06:24:14 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/h4w8W0YN/proxy-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

I saw that one as well. In my imagination the tank was taken out by someone firing his/her weapon while riding a Segway...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on September 12, 2022, 09:41:05 PM
Almost a scene from The Zone in Tarkovsky's film Stalker:

(https://wp-media.patheos.com/blogs/sites/109/2014/03/stalker8.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: MusicTurner on September 12, 2022, 10:24:39 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 12, 2022, 09:41:05 PM
Almost a scene from The Zone in Tarkovsky's film Stalker:

(https://wp-media.patheos.com/blogs/sites/109/2014/03/stalker8.jpg)

Good one.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on September 13, 2022, 03:23:08 PM
Too much fun not to share
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on September 14, 2022, 07:03:50 PM
Seen on Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on October 01, 2022, 06:44:56 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfqKYj5d/wedding.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 01, 2022, 08:05:35 AM
I saw some stories trending about DALL-E 2 now being available to anyone, and, to use NPR's words, it has the "ability to render text into realistic images".  Per ZDNET, OpenAI's Dall•E 2 may mean we never need stock photos again (https://www.zdnet.com/article/openais-dall-e-2-may-mean-we-never-need-stock-photos-again/).  Like, um, wow.  I decided to give it a shot.  The "realistic" image I received is attached.  The claims remind me of the bullshit surrounding VR.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 01, 2022, 01:05:11 PM
Quote from: geralmar on October 01, 2022, 06:44:56 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/sfqKYj5d/wedding.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Very clever--and sweet!  I'll have to show that to a friend of mine.  The middle one of his three daughters is getting married next weekend.  The eldest married (I want to say) several months ago.   :)

Kids do grow up so fast!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 04, 2022, 10:33:44 AM
(https://www.kron4.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/10/AP22277065379241.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 05, 2022, 06:24:17 AM
(https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/10/310a9567-e832-5a8f-b7dd-77f6f8c4fe09/633ca0b12634c.image.jpg?resize=777%2C600)

RIP Loretta Lynn.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on October 05, 2022, 08:22:49 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 05, 2022, 06:24:17 AM
(https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/stltoday.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/10/310a9567-e832-5a8f-b7dd-77f6f8c4fe09/633ca0b12634c.image.jpg?resize=777%2C600)

RIP Loretta Lynn.

PD

Witty.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 05, 2022, 11:00:13 AM
Quote from: Florestan on October 05, 2022, 08:22:49 AM
Witty.
Thanks, I thought so too.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on October 05, 2022, 09:46:02 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 04, 2022, 10:33:44 AM
(https://www.kron4.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2022/10/AP22277065379241.jpg)

Perhaps an overly-emotional Jimi Hendrix fan...
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 06, 2022, 01:23:19 PM
(https://preview.redd.it/sgrz7bcx17s91.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=7a8788394fbb490a3e234aa23d700cb81c1a95b0)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mirror Image on October 06, 2022, 03:50:21 PM
Here's Chick Corea in what must be one of his last photos (in 2020):

(https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/chick-corea-onstage-during-the-62nd-annual-grammy-awards-premiere-at-picture-id1202136500?k=20&m=1202136500&s=612x612&w=0&h=hMmpNeoVCn2zXIigOxZiM-DFikqunubkX-KscGUmbuE=)

I'm still saddened by the loss of this jazz giant. There'll never be another pianist like him. He was one of the last jazz pianists to have come from the tradition of playing bebop, which were really his roots. Of course, he went in so many stylistic directions, which is truly awe-inspiring. Even if I didn't necessarily like an album he released, it's great to know he never sat comfortably and was always switching things up. Interestingly enough, some of his last work was his return to the piano trio format, which is what his early work consisted of, especially in the mid to late 60s.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on October 14, 2022, 09:17:22 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8ctB0Qtx/proxy-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Lion against Nairobi, Kenya skyline.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 15, 2022, 06:02:05 AM
Quote from: geralmar on October 14, 2022, 09:17:22 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8ctB0Qtx/proxy-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Lion against Nairobi, Kenya skyline.
The lioness looks like she might be thinking "Where did my lands go?"  :(

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on October 27, 2022, 05:11:19 PM
After making many art collages/moodboards for my art aesthetic, chose 12 favorite images to make a greatest hits version.  8)


(https://preview.redd.it/8zptcxhdkfw91.png?width=876&format=png&auto=webp&s=f97cbcfc3dbd5db110cc83fb63c88823c8b22608)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 04:06:11 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/6361a4a5daef307bd09d8accd147c6b71d942a07a96a1d050334a.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2022, 04:07:49 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 04:06:11 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/6361a4a5daef307bd09d8accd147c6b71d942a07a96a1d050334a.png)
Is that a turtle?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 04:19:33 PM
Yes.

I'm choosing to believe that all the wet cement rubbed off when it got back on to the grass.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 04:19:33 PM
Yes.

I'm choosing to believe that all the wet cement rubbed off when it got back on to the grass.
Oh, dear God, I do hope so!!!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 06:45:54 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 08, 2022, 04:22:03 PM
Oh, dear God, I do hope so!!!

PD

Actually I'd hope / expect that whoever took the photo then walked over, wiped it off and put it back on the grass facing the other way.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 09, 2022, 03:29:14 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 06:45:54 PM
Actually I'd hope / expect that whoever took the photo then walked over, wiped it off and put it back on the grass facing the other way.
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 08, 2022, 06:45:54 PM
An even better thought....though I'm now wondering when and how it got out of there.  I suspect that it didn't willingly leave its "sandy" path.   :(  Hope that whoever took the photo was able to have access to some water...and/or call for wildlife help to come.  Where did you find that photo Simon?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 12, 2022, 04:40:20 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsN2PBhYMPI

The Early 20th Century Seen in Real Color (ie the Autochrome technique)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 25, 2022, 02:32:52 AM
I was able to take a last screenshot of the old GMG, so here it is for nostalgic people.  :)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spotted Horses on November 25, 2022, 04:02:29 AM
Not a huge difference.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 25, 2022, 06:35:41 AM
(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/316802578_708399797311640_6094007986557115242_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=JypTFQJ-BFYAX8EDTDK&tn=cDboRQpxzatsxCDf&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfC7haTL_hyhGSbsgJi-tDtVscDljLOe7j504w79TkKYOA&oe=6385979D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 25, 2022, 06:44:58 AM
Quote from: George on November 25, 2022, 06:35:41 AM(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/316802578_708399797311640_6094007986557115242_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=JypTFQJ-BFYAX8EDTDK&tn=cDboRQpxzatsxCDf&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfC7haTL_hyhGSbsgJi-tDtVscDljLOe7j504w79TkKYOA&oe=6385979D)

Excellent one!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on November 27, 2022, 10:12:40 AM
(https://uniim1.shutterfly.com/render/00-yYpWzpRsbl7MQ1e8YdnuD27bStXdMeXXsJdogiMgUcrLceA7e91Lm8SnvlQ-C7RjKwg5ydwHipy3aIZBf9dNYQ?cn=THISLIFE&res=medium&ts=1669436289)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 01, 2022, 12:13:54 PM
(https://i0.wp.com/bloody-disgusting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cocaine-bear-1.png?ssl=1)

A movie poster to relish.  The movie naturally has Ray Liotta in it.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 02, 2022, 03:04:06 PM
(https://m.economictimes.com/thumb/msid-95941011,width-1280,height-720,resizemode-4,imgsize-52430/trailer-of-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-starring-harrison-ford-is-out-watch-here-check-release-date.jpg)

Um, The Dial of Destiny.  Hmm.  Think I'll stick with Cocaine Bear.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on December 16, 2022, 09:59:47 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/zGgHBX1h/Fhc9-FT5-WYAAj-Fzn.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Roasted Swan on December 16, 2022, 10:49:51 PM
Quote from: geralmar on December 16, 2022, 09:59:47 PM(https://i.postimg.cc/zGgHBX1h/Fhc9-FT5-WYAAj-Fzn.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

But was the conductor really that bad......?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 17, 2022, 05:09:27 AM
Quote from: Roasted Swan on December 16, 2022, 10:49:51 PMBut was the conductor really that bad......?

. . .and that tall?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wendell_E on December 17, 2022, 09:01:40 AM
Quote from: George on December 17, 2022, 05:09:27 AM. . .and that tall?

Yeah, it looks more like he's shooting into the audience. Which I can understand, but certainly don't condone.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 01, 2023, 10:12:06 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52585029539_324218ab63_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 07, 2023, 04:11:35 AM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81n21+sgDyL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: vandermolen on January 07, 2023, 05:54:37 AM
Quote from: Todd on January 01, 2023, 10:12:06 AM(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52585029539_324218ab63_o.jpg)
Such a great bargain!  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on January 13, 2023, 11:58:10 AM
Ingres: Luigi Cherubini and the Muse of Lyric Drama
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 15, 2023, 04:18:44 PM
^For me that too closely resembles depictions of Salome with the head of John the Baptist.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on January 16, 2023, 05:08:51 AM
Something like this...
(https://www.victorianopera.com.au/images/uploads/2020-season/Blog/Andrea_Solario_-_Salome_with_the_Head_of_St_John_the_Baptist.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 21, 2023, 07:51:34 AM
(https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article28999196.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/2_MAIN-Powerslap.jpg)

I just learned about Power Slap.  (I can't possibly keep up with all the developments in high culture today.)  Yep, it's real.  A slapping contest.  A SLAPPING CONTEST.  This pic is good, but it can't match the inspiration:

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bpcYnYr-L._SX500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on January 21, 2023, 11:32:39 AM
Quote from: Todd on January 21, 2023, 07:51:34 AM(https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article28999196.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/2_MAIN-Powerslap.jpg)

I just learned about Power Slap.  (I can't possibly keep up with all the developments in high culture today.)  Yep, it's real.  A slapping contest.  A SLAPPING CONTEST.  This pic is good, but it can't match the inspiration:

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bpcYnYr-L._SX500_.jpg)

I thought it was inspired by the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 21, 2023, 02:55:26 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/63cc63aedaad3a0841a59c514549d31957fd81e6c4b1b60227d9f.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 03, 2023, 04:22:55 AM
(https://img.i-scmp.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=425,format=auto/sites/default/files/styles/768x768/public/d8/images/canvas/2023/02/03/7d280d0a-7279-4020-9ecf-423e88045679_57d22008.jpg?itok=G-qJg_af&v=1675382390)

Cue Neunundneunzig Luftballons.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on February 10, 2023, 03:38:27 PM
Conductor Karina Canellakis, violinist Augustin Hadelich, and members of the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin practicing ocarinas for the Ligeti Violin Concerto.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fomeu8eXsAIZnNc?format=jpg&name=large)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Bachtoven on February 11, 2023, 01:29:26 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0sSD0JP.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on February 12, 2023, 11:08:08 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1780/43328432934_f7561cb8e5_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 12, 2023, 05:28:09 PM
Leontyne Price on her 96th birthday (Feb 10), sourced to a family member on FacebookIMG_20230212_172002.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 15, 2023, 06:32:15 AM
"Antony and Cleopatra might have gotten an A for effort, but that didn't stop the aesthetic misfires. Opera critic Peter G. Davis was there that evening and remembers the errors that marred rehearsals and opening night: lighting miscues, a dissatisfied stage crew and malfunctioning Pyramid taking it's tomb-like function too literally and trapping Price inside. Barber and Zeffirelli had two opposite visions of the same opera and that fiasco of an evening highlights the importance of communication."

Cleopatra Price (https://www.wqxr.org/story/when-everything-went-wrong-leontyne-price-got-it-right/)

(https://media.wnyc.org/i/800/1036/l/80/2022/02/Antony6667.24.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: geralmar on February 16, 2023, 01:47:31 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPtZZHFW/1000-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Downtown Chicago.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on February 16, 2023, 02:29:43 AM
Quote from: pjme on February 15, 2023, 06:32:15 AM(https://media.wnyc.org/i/800/1036/l/80/2022/02/Antony6667.24.jpg)

This is a grotesque and unhistorical costume.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 16, 2023, 06:02:44 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 16, 2023, 02:29:43 AMThis is a grotesque and unhistorical costume.


"More is fine," a collaborator recalled Mr. Zeffirelli saying, and as a set designer, he delivered more gilt, more brocade and more grandiosity than many theater patrons expected to find on a single stage.

Excusez moi - I should have warned you....
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on February 16, 2023, 08:03:57 AM
The greatest advantage anyone attending an opera has is the option to close their eyes.  ;)

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 17, 2023, 02:57:22 AM
(https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2022614/rs_1024x759-220714123658-1024-Iron_Throne_from_Game_of_Thrones.jpg?fit=around%7C1024:759&output-quality=90&crop=1024:759;center,top)

Even 4 years after his death, and 57 years after the premiere of Antony and Cleopatra, Zeffirelli keeps on inspiring set designers.... ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on February 24, 2023, 04:04:08 PM
Seen on Spoutible (and apparently originated on Mastodon)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 24, 2023, 05:19:15 PM
Quote from: Ephraim Bonus on February 24, 2023, 04:04:08 PMSeen on Spoutible (and apparently originated on Mastodon)
LOL

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 25, 2023, 04:34:08 AM
(https://c8.alamy.com/comp/KWB45E/1940s-old-vintage-original-advert-advertising-singer-sewing-machines-KWB45E.jpg)

 :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 02, 2023, 03:41:28 PM
(https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/C4E22AQGYTtJcpRCEmA/feedshare-shrink_800/0/1677763728382?e=1680739200&v=beta&t=iNQIVq7Fxy0pZ3EE_fMwztJdjo-lnoMvquctzr31PFQ)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on March 10, 2023, 11:29:24 AM
From Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on March 12, 2023, 01:18:23 AM
Good times...  ;D

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq9ZGX3WYAI3LCM?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq9OZXNWcAM9Rx4?format=jpg&name=small)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq9hBMEXsAIvR9y?format=jpg&name=medium)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fq9nBY-XwAIlUGs?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on March 17, 2023, 04:35:05 AM
Mark Bradford (b. 1961)

"Daddy, Daddy, Daddy" (2001)
Mixed media on canvas

(https://www.guggenheim.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/2001.72_ph_web-1.jpg)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 17, 2023, 06:25:12 PM
(http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9523/lQYTpC.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 25, 2023, 06:17:10 PM
(https://images2.imgbox.com/a7/ef/I58nLjUU_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on March 26, 2023, 07:02:09 AM
Recently I've discovered the artwork of Ken Curry.  He has done some great work, here is one of his haunting paintings:

(https://www.nationalgalleries.org/sites/default/files/styles/ngs-default/public/externals/1538.jpg?itok=d3zhwh-L)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on March 29, 2023, 06:45:15 PM
Quote from: DavidW on March 26, 2023, 07:02:09 AMRecently I've discovered the artwork of Ken Curry.  He has done some great work, here is one of his haunting paintings:

(https://www.nationalgalleries.org/sites/default/files/styles/ngs-default/public/externals/1538.jpg?itok=d3zhwh-L)

I meant to comment on this earlier. Curry is new to me, and wow, this example is striking.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on March 30, 2023, 02:26:53 AM
Quote from: brewski on March 29, 2023, 06:45:15 PMI meant to comment on this earlier. Curry is new to me, and wow, this example is striking.

-Bruce

Seeing that painting, I'm imagining the patient saying, " Um, guys, sorry but l think I've changed my mind about having surgery... "  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on April 03, 2023, 07:54:58 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FszIRu-WIAAUoNF?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Capitalism works!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on April 09, 2023, 10:53:37 AM
I am excited to visit the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin next month, even though the exhibits are currently incomplete:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNwIkGrXIAA9-KQ?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: VonStupp on April 09, 2023, 12:26:35 PM
Quote from: Brian on April 09, 2023, 10:53:37 AMI am excited to visit the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin next month, even though the exhibits are currently incomplete:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNwIkGrXIAA9-KQ?format=jpg&name=large)

Enjoy and have fun!

I moved to Mount Horeb shortly after the Mustard Museum opened. My mustard of choice was Spike O'Dell's Bite Your Butt brand, but the museum has since moved closer to Madison and that brand is now called Slimm and Nunne's Sweet & Nicely Hot Mustard.

Somehow, I still have my Poupon U coffee mug I bought from there in the 90's; I still use it at work today.
VS
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on April 25, 2023, 06:52:03 AM
Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte (RIP) at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963. Photo by Francis Miller for LIFE magazine

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FHe_D4SVkAEUx5C?format=jpg&name=large)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Cato on April 25, 2023, 07:09:28 AM
The Peristyle: connected as a wing of the Toledo Museum of Art, one of the top art museums in America,is the concert hall of The Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

(https://i.redd.it/n2xmi52zzd741.jpg)

The ceiling is designed to look like a night-time sky (and it does), when the lights are turned down.

Leopold Stokowski conducted a concert there, and praised the acoustics.

Quote

Just ahead of the theater's opening the Dayton Daily News noted that "One of the chief items of interest is the ceiling. That is gentle domed, and upon it can be placed any effect from a bright warm sunlight to a night sky shimmering with stars and moonlight".


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on April 25, 2023, 12:12:32 PM
Quote from: Cato on April 25, 2023, 07:09:28 AMThe Peristyle: connected as a wing of the Toledo Museum of Art, one of the top art museums in America,is the concert hall of The Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

(https://i.redd.it/n2xmi52zzd741.jpg)

The ceiling is designed to look like a night-time sky (and it does), when the lights are turned down.

Leopold Stokowski conducted a concert there, and praised the acoustics.


And did you read all that in Hogwarts, a History?

( Sorry, couldn't resist... )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 26, 2023, 09:19:51 AM
(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/343216394_1904938509871939_3905816095261346341_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2c4854&_nc_ohc=Io3blP-MaLsAX-xOcoC&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAOhPNAe0zVQ_bYNs9sIIikoMHopArZTm6Onv0zEsKlsw&oe=644DF639)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on April 30, 2023, 09:00:00 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/03u41r.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 01, 2023, 02:45:53 PM
.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 05:41:38 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on May 01, 2023, 02:45:53 PM.
And red-tailed hawks....[to the right]....off the charts.  ;D  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2023, 06:40:45 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 05:41:38 AMAnd red-tailed hawks....[to the right]....off the charts.  ;D  :)

PD
I suspect (in my "I'm not a scientist, myself" way) that crocodiles ought to be farther to the left, but why quibble?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on May 05, 2023, 04:18:31 AM
Dining room, Table Cape Resort (under construction)
Tasmania, North West Coast
Silvester Fuller, architects

(http://architizer-prod.imgix.net/media/mediadata/uploads/1652312974613Table-Cape_Silvester-Fuller_005.jpg)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 05, 2023, 05:17:46 AM
Quote from: brewski on May 05, 2023, 04:18:31 AMDining room, Table Cape Resort (under construction)
Tasmania, North West Coast
Silvester Fuller, architects

(http://architizer-prod.imgix.net/media/mediadata/uploads/1652312974613Table-Cape_Silvester-Fuller_005.jpg)

-Bruce
Beautiful, though I wonder how noisy it would be in there?  As in, are any of the materials that have been chosen such that they could help dampen the sounds?

Killer view though!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on May 05, 2023, 05:26:18 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 05, 2023, 05:17:46 AMBeautiful, though I wonder how noisy it would be in there?  As in, are any of the materials that have been chosen such that they could help dampen the sounds?

Killer view though!

PD

I would hope—hope hope!—that sound control will be a part of the plan. At the moment, looks like a lot of hard surfaces, and you wouldn't want hearing that piano to be intolerable. But surely they will deal with this issue!

More photos here (https://architizer.com/projects/table-cape-resort/).

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 07, 2023, 12:43:24 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FveMSdqXgAEO7qu.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 22, 2023, 06:23:03 PM
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/816103682688286780/1110244926857420921/347552495_638730581453028_4521346013698192491_n.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on May 22, 2023, 08:06:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/1pMrmh2.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on May 25, 2023, 01:23:55 PM
(https://i.redd.it/zes99wimyv1b1.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on June 03, 2023, 06:08:52 AM
'Creature of industry' (Donetsk, Ukraine) by Czech photographer Viktor Mácha (b. 1984)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXr3tIqWAAEyK9w?format=jpg&name=medium)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on June 03, 2023, 06:43:25 AM
Quote from: brewski on June 03, 2023, 06:08:52 AM'Creature of industry' (Donetsk, Ukraine) by Czech photographer Viktor Mácha (b. 1984)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXr3tIqWAAEyK9w?format=jpg&name=medium)

Cthulhu's outhouse?  >:D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on June 03, 2023, 07:28:47 AM
Quote from: LKB on June 03, 2023, 06:43:25 AMCthulhu's outhouse?  >:D

 ;D  ;D  ;D

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on June 03, 2023, 07:51:09 AM
For the June 5 issue of The New Yorker, "The Art of Music" by Russian artist Masha Titova. The online version here (https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story/2023-06-05) is interactive, with sounds that appear when you click on parts of the picture.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: T. D. on June 06, 2023, 09:48:43 AM
Can't say this is a great picture, but it makes for a witty  album cover:

(https://i.discogs.com/ZI2YhL6xMM08W51Ryu3d4kLk4jEVj0wMvbBRGTi0a6Y/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:425/w:425/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTY0MDE2/NjUtMTQxODMzMTQ1/MS03OTk1LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Papy Oli on June 15, 2023, 09:24:41 AM
Saw this picture on the news a few minutes ago, in a BBC report of the passing of actress Glenda Jackson, A short while after filming her last feature with Michael Caine. I found this picture of them together absolutely heart-warming and adorable.

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/012cbd0151c37c3cd0973af76fb29172e9f2fd25/0_0_3500_2500/master/3500.jpg?width=1010&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=639e964c1845ca7bd47fd90cfdb0d49c)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 15, 2023, 12:22:57 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on June 15, 2023, 09:24:41 AMSaw this picture on the news a few minutes ago, in a BBC report of the passing of actress Glenda Jackson, A short while after filming her last feature with Michael Caine. I found this picture of them together absolutely heart-warming and adorable.

(https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/012cbd0151c37c3cd0973af76fb29172e9f2fd25/0_0_3500_2500/master/3500.jpg?width=1010&quality=45&auto=format&fit=max&dpr=2&s=639e964c1845ca7bd47fd90cfdb0d49c)
Sweet photo!  I'll have to check into the movies that she made and see which of them I have seen.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on June 16, 2023, 04:40:43 AM
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Scottish, 1868–1928

The Fort (1926)
Pencil and watercolor on paper

The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 11:36:23 AM
Seen on Twitter
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on July 09, 2023, 11:57:45 AM
From Twitter
Khachaturian is on the left
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 10, 2023, 01:50:48 AM
Quote from: JBS on July 09, 2023, 11:57:45 AMFrom Twitter
Khachaturian is on the left
Would love to know what they were talking about here.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 10, 2023, 02:19:48 AM
Quote from: JBS on July 09, 2023, 11:57:45 AMFrom Twitter
Khachaturian is on the left
Is that young Aram indeed? has Twitter more information?

(https://www.bunicutavirtuala.com/wp-content/uploads/Iunie/6/Aram-Khachaturian-214x300.jpg)(https://musopus.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aram-Khachaturian-with-ballet-dancers-Xenia-Zlatkovskaya-and-Tatyana-Vecheslova-Molotov-1942.jpg)

I see different hair, nose...???
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 10, 2023, 03:55:20 AM
Quote from: pjme on July 10, 2023, 02:19:48 AMIs that young Aram?

(https://interlude-cdn-blob-prod.azureedge.net/interlude-blob-storage-prod/2018/06/170px-Aram_Khachaturian.jpg)(https://carnegiehall.imgix.net/-/media/CarnegieHall/Images/Explore/Articles/2021/03/Shostakovich-and-the-Soviet-State/Shostakovich-and-the-Soviet-State-08.jpg?fit=crop&crop=faces&height=200&width=276&auto=format)


In the photo that you posted to the right, who is that on the far left?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on July 10, 2023, 03:56:41 AM
Looks like Prokofiev to me....  :)

Good day, PD!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 10, 2023, 04:24:22 AM
Portrait left: Aram ca. 1930. I had my doubts, but ....

Katchaturian museum (http://www.khachaturian.am/eng/imagegal/gallery.htm)

....it features in the museums list of portraits (he had a haircut ...)


Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on July 10, 2023, 04:30:55 AM
Quote from: ritter on July 10, 2023, 03:56:41 AMLooks like Prokofiev to me....  :)

Good day, PD!
(https://static.standard.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/10/16/08/SergeiProkofiev1610A.jpg?width=960&auto=webp&quality=100&crop=1500%3A1000%2Csmart)

Indeed, Sergei : almost bald and glasses.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 10, 2023, 04:50:39 AM
Quote from: ritter on July 10, 2023, 03:56:41 AMLooks like Prokofiev to me....  :)

Good day, PD!
Thanks, and same to you, Ritter!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 10, 2023, 11:42:33 AM
Not sure where to put it, but just saw this xkcd illustration "Global Temperature Timetable" for the first time:

https://xkcd.com/1732/

One for the "climate is always changing" crowd.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 11, 2023, 02:01:39 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 10, 2023, 11:42:33 AMNot sure where to put it, but just saw this xkcd illustration "Global Temperature Timetable" for the first time:

https://xkcd.com/1732/

One for the "climate is always changing" crowd.
Very well done!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on July 14, 2023, 02:59:51 PM
(https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/media/32374/n-0127-00-000059-hd.jpg?rxy=0.46373626373626375,0.53977272727272729&width=1280&height=960&rnd=132385365693170000)

Caneletto's The Stonemason's Yard

Mentioned in a book I'm reading. Looking for the image I learn that on the National Gallery's website one can zoom in and out of the image with a really impressive amount of clarity and detail. I'll be spending more time on the site later, and exploring which other galleries have something similar available.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/canaletto-the-stonemasons-yard
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 15, 2023, 02:24:32 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 14, 2023, 02:59:51 PM(https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/media/32374/n-0127-00-000059-hd.jpg?rxy=0.46373626373626375,0.53977272727272729&width=1280&height=960&rnd=132385365693170000)

Caneletto's The Stonemason's Yard

Mentioned in a book I'm reading. Looking for the image I learn that on the National Gallery's website one can zoom in and out of the image with a really impressive amount of clarity and detail. I'll be spending more time on the site later, and exploring which other galleries have something similar available.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/canaletto-the-stonemasons-yard
It's great when you can see artwork like that.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on July 15, 2023, 04:17:40 AM
Circling back to the picture of Shostakovich with a young Khatchaturian:

The young man on the left might be in fact Aram's son or nephew, both of whom were named Karen. The son became an art critic, while the nephew was also a composer. Haven't seen any photos of the nephew as a young man but here's one of the son with Aram.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 16, 2023, 02:16:36 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/8759i5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 17, 2023, 03:30:56 AM
Quote from: George on July 16, 2023, 02:16:36 PM(https://ptpimg.me/8759i5.jpg)
;D lol

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2023, 03:35:22 PM
Satchmo and his wife Lucille at Giza.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on July 23, 2023, 11:34:44 AM
Cross post from the WAYLTN thread.

This week I've been on vacation in the splendid town of Sighișoara (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sighi%C8%99oara) and took a picture of the Guilds House. Here it is:

(https://i.ibb.co/7VxnQt3/20230716-194958.jpg)

(the people in the picture have no connection with me, they just happened to be there).

The plaque on the left side of the building reads:

(https://i.ibb.co/v4SDJ3P/20230716-195025-1.jpg)

which I believe doesn't need any translation.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on July 30, 2023, 07:57:32 AM
(https://ptpimg.me/r59k66.png)

Sinéad O'Connor (1966-2023)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 04, 2023, 07:01:52 AM
Beksinski

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/untitled-the-flutist-zdzislaw-beksinski.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 04, 2023, 11:10:06 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 04, 2023, 07:01:52 AMBeksinski

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/3/untitled-the-flutist-zdzislaw-beksinski.jpg)

I'm not sure why, but it brings to mind Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on August 05, 2023, 06:38:57 PM
This might be my favorite Beksinski, used it in one of my art collages.
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/42/35/cc/4235ccbdcd1aceb822164c8fde90179b.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 06, 2023, 12:07:43 PM
(https://media.es.wired.com/photos/64cbfe28532fc59e0e8d52dc/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/perecetus%2520colossus%2520ballena.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 06, 2023, 02:35:59 PM
Quote from: Todd on August 06, 2023, 12:07:43 PM(https://media.es.wired.com/photos/64cbfe28532fc59e0e8d52dc/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/perecetus%2520colossus%2520ballena.jpg)
Pardon, but what is this of?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wendell_E on August 07, 2023, 12:51:40 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 06, 2023, 02:35:59 PMPardon, but what is this of?

PD

I was wondering the same thing, and did a google image search. It's a vertebra of a Perucetus colossus "the heaviest animal in the world".

Article at https://es.wired.com/articulos/perucetus-colossus-encontrado-en-peru-el-animal-mas-pesado-del-mundo
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 07, 2023, 01:15:25 AM
Quote from: Wendell_E on August 07, 2023, 12:51:40 AMI was wondering the same thing, and did a google image search. It's a vertebra of a Perucetus colossus "the heaviest animal in the world".

Article at https://es.wired.com/articulos/perucetus-colossus-encontrado-en-peru-el-animal-mas-pesado-del-mundo
Thanks!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2023, 05:31:08 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/64d7fb166158ef52842b80fba2949e8cc13689a59e1d10430e041.png)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 12, 2023, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 12, 2023, 05:31:08 PM(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/64d7fb166158ef52842b80fba2949e8cc13689a59e1d10430e041.png)

Too concise for WS ( who would never use fifteen words if he could squeeze in thirty ), I suspect someone is trying to frame him.  ::)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2023, 08:44:02 PM
Quote from: LKB on August 12, 2023, 08:29:18 PMToo concise for WS ( who would never use fifteen words if he could squeeze in thirty ), I suspect someone is trying to frame him.  ::)

I assumed it was from one of Prospero's prophetic/magical books. From the same bit that gives us the famous quote: "try tuning it off and on again".
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on August 18, 2023, 06:56:03 PM
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the front of 'Étant donnés' (1946-66) by Marcel Duchamp. I love this photo because it gives no clues about the rest of the artwork.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: AnotherSpin on August 18, 2023, 11:45:59 PM
Valentin Silvestrov

(https://scontent.fods2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/368040609_3418869008371258_3955956613612309401_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=HUr3cPxbwygAX8r7L3E&_nc_ht=scontent.fods2-1.fna&oh=00_AfB7khDzy6US3b_Yzw-xQ0J5c8qusrAST2mAxVmvfEtAdA&oe=64E6034D)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 22, 2023, 09:00:40 PM
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 22, 2023, 11:33:16 AMMy new avatar:
(https://i.imgur.com/S2Sajbw.jpg)

So does it start out as a clavichord?  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 25, 2023, 04:05:07 PM
Yeah, I know, but someone has to:

(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/64e8e90079cb4a7109db5f46dcb56fc078565fb8042490a4bf1ee.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 26, 2023, 04:31:34 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 22, 2023, 11:33:16 AMMy new avatar:
(https://i.imgur.com/S2Sajbw.jpg)
So, who created that Alien-inspired (or Predator?) instrument?  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 26, 2023, 08:29:30 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 26, 2023, 07:13:26 AMA former English student, or so he claims. He posted it on my FB page. I was using a Giger-inspired pictures of a guitar for an avatar--I guess he wanted to show me his Giger-inspired work. I'm not convinced he actually created it, but I didn't want to be rude and question him about it.
Did he or someone actually build this or (as I'm guessing) is it all just designed via some computer program?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 26, 2023, 02:17:22 PM
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 26, 2023, 09:45:14 AMHe said the program is Midjourney and it operates through Discord. "It's a generative AI tool that uses word prompts."
Thanks!  Quite interesting.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on August 26, 2023, 03:13:20 PM
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 26, 2023, 09:45:14 AMHe said the program is Midjourney and it operates through Discord. "It's a generative AI tool that uses word prompts."

Yes Midjourney is one of the very well known AI art tools.  You feed it a description and away it goes!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 26, 2023, 04:18:20 PM
Quote from: DavidW on August 26, 2023, 03:13:20 PMYes Midjourney is one of the very well known AI art tools.  You feed it a description and away it goes!
And I was thinking that possibly someone had actually built this--for real. Perhaps it will give someone some inspiration for either artwork for sale or a designer for a sci-fi movie in the future?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 27, 2023, 07:02:56 AM
I'm sure there are Alien fans out there somewhere who would like to take a crack at building at least a mock-up, if not a truly functional instrument.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on August 27, 2023, 07:06:35 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 26, 2023, 04:18:20 PMit will give someone some inspiration
Lang Lang? Lola Astanova? 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on August 27, 2023, 07:14:31 AM
Quote from: pjme on August 27, 2023, 07:06:35 AMLang Lang? Lola Astanova?

Or some college kid in a Predator suit.  ;D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on August 27, 2023, 04:07:23 PM
It would have to be an electric keyboard: it has no body or action.

Has any major concert pianist dared go that way yet?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on August 30, 2023, 01:01:57 PM
(https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E22AQGqTyXK3XDxPA/feedshare-shrink_800/0/1693252333548?e=1696464000&v=beta&t=GQvpdMO_AXdmbBp8AEho-QjufBon4USQiwPcLjkZzto)

The yen's exchange rate with the dollar.  It might just be time for me to hoover up a bunch of discs at HMV Japan.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 02, 2023, 05:47:21 AM
(http://www.texasmonthly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nominee-2013-9-e.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on September 05, 2023, 07:37:50 AM
(https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b525009300/f73.highres)
Fauré - crossing out parts of the score of La bonne chanson. 

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b525009300/f1.item
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Iota on September 05, 2023, 10:24:49 AM
Quote from: pjme on September 05, 2023, 07:37:50 AM(https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b525009300/f73.highres)
Fauré - crossing out parts of the score of La bonne chanson.

https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b525009300/f1.item

Yes, that's kind of lovely.  :)  (.. and the crossings-out could almost be fancifully imagined as the now-never-to-be-heard soundwaves of the music being despatched.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Spotted Horses on September 05, 2023, 10:41:11 AM
Quote from: Iota on September 05, 2023, 10:24:49 AMYes, that's kind of lovely.  :)  (.. and the crossings-out could almost be fancifully imagined as the now-never-to-be-heard soundwaves of the music being despatched.)

He really wanted to make sure no one would try to restore that passage. :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 10, 2023, 02:52:47 PM
Spotted outside Hico, Texas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 22, 2023, 04:07:41 AM
(https://d3fy651gv2fhd3.cloudfront.net/charts/germany-exports-kyrgyzstan.png?s=deukgz00002%3acomtrade&v=202302261049V20230410)

A graph showing German-Kyrgyz trade.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: AnotherSpin on September 22, 2023, 05:35:51 AM
Quote from: Todd on September 22, 2023, 04:07:41 AM(https://d3fy651gv2fhd3.cloudfront.net/charts/germany-exports-kyrgyzstan.png?s=deukgz00002%3acomtrade&v=202302261049V20230410)

A graph showing German-Kyrgyz trade.

Of course, the Russians buy parts for their Volkswagens through third countries with a markup. Your picture is good to compare with this one showing the volume of direct exports from Germany to Russia.

(https://d3fy651gv2fhd3.cloudfront.net/charts/germany-exports-russia@2x.png?s=deurus00002%3acomtrade&v=202302261049V20230410)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on September 27, 2023, 03:23:10 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/38/14/40/381440f89f4043d1a66006eb08ade402.jpg)

Max Liebermann - Street in Zandvoort

Been a little disappointed by the page-a-day art calendar this year.

This is the first time this whole year I've felt the desire to check out the artist and look at more of their work.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on September 29, 2023, 04:48:00 AM
(https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E22AQEfSVayYPvgQg/feedshare-shrink_1280/0/1695990637371?e=1698883200&v=beta&t=v26TKPcQJVnHmQv1Ek2Oc3WIaZljDosyffjk7pxQ9I8)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 02, 2023, 04:43:13 PM
(https://ptpimg.me/7tc368.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 03, 2023, 01:38:53 AM
Quote from: George on October 02, 2023, 04:43:13 PM(https://ptpimg.me/7tc368.jpg)


The tide is high indeed!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 08, 2023, 04:57:17 AM
(https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/D4E22AQHKyM-q8q44eA/feedshare-shrink_1280/0/1696524013413?e=1699488000&v=beta&t=S3HY-_AVREGlpnDV-s8ahjzeMzs2KPUQ3Gyyhar-iNw)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 12, 2023, 04:49:21 AM
(https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9MC6YXtCvmZANvLZYgdRxK.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 12, 2023, 06:34:46 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 12, 2023, 04:49:21 AM(https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9MC6YXtCvmZANvLZYgdRxK.jpg)
Todd,

What is the picture of?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on October 12, 2023, 07:57:42 AM
(https://media.mutualart.com/Images/2017_03/23/09/093131686/5d5b6474-c925-4822-8c24-2c312bbdda64.Jpeg?w=480)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on October 13, 2023, 04:45:46 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 12, 2023, 06:34:46 AMTodd,

What is the picture of?

PD

Einstein ring.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 13, 2023, 07:40:36 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 13, 2023, 04:45:46 AMEinstein ring.
Cool!  8) I hadn't heard of them before...quite interesting!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 14, 2023, 09:27:07 AM
From last night, the Philadelphia Orchestra in their beautiful hall, designed by the late Rafael Viñoly.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: eljr on October 14, 2023, 09:30:11 AM
Quote from: George on October 02, 2023, 04:43:13 PM(https://ptpimg.me/7tc368.jpg)


She was to the 70's and 80's what Monroe was to the 50's and 60's. The most beautiful women in America.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 14, 2023, 01:08:56 PM
Quote from: brewski on October 14, 2023, 09:27:07 AMFrom last night, the Philadelphia Orchestra in their beautiful hall, designed by the late Rafael Viñoly.

-Bruce
Wow!  That is beautiful/striking!  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 14, 2023, 02:01:28 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 14, 2023, 01:08:56 PMWow!  That is beautiful/striking!  :)

PD

Thank you, PD! Yes, it is, and acoustically, it's pretty good, too. The interior was intended to mimic the shape of a cello — not that being inside of a cello would be the best listening spot ;D.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 14, 2023, 06:38:33 PM
Another view of the Philadelphia hall, where I returned for a repeat of the same concert. Despite having been in this hall for decades, I'd never sat in the section behind the orchestra, and it was quite an experience. Yes, the balances were off—e.g., lots of brass and percussion—but that was completely offset by being able to get closer to the musicians, and the sensation of being swept up by the orchestral mass. Definitely going to sit here again, if not regularly, now and then.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Mapman on October 14, 2023, 07:04:12 PM
Quote from: brewski on October 14, 2023, 06:38:33 PMAnother view of the Philadelphia hall, where I returned for a repeat of the same concert. Despite having been in this hall for decades, I'd never sat in the section behind the orchestra, and it was quite an experience. Yes, the balances were off—e.g., lots of brass and percussion—but that was completely offset by being able to get closer to the musicians, and the sensation of being swept up by the orchestral mass. Definitely going to sit here again, if not regularly, now and then.

-Bruce

I sat in those seats many times (and in a couple other halls around the world). It's a cool experience. I also don't mind the unusual balance since I played clarinet in student orchestras, so I'm already used to sitting behind the strings.

(And the tier 2 and 3 box seats above where you sat are a decent cheaper alternative! I've sat in most sections, and most seats are good. My least favorite are against the wall at the edges of the Orchestra seats, and the Orchestra Tier under the balconies.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 14, 2023, 07:23:53 PM
Quote from: Mapman on October 14, 2023, 07:04:12 PMI sat in those seats many times (and in a couple other halls around the world). It's a cool experience. I also don't mind the unusual balance since I played clarinet in student orchestras, so I'm already used to sitting behind the strings.

(And the tier 2 and 3 box seats above where you sat are a decent cheaper alternative! I've sat in most sections, and most seats are good. My least favorite are against the wall at the edges of the Orchestra seats, and the Orchestra Tier under the balconies.)

Only because you mentioned you played clarinet, you might have loved the wave of cheering for Ricardo Morales after the Rachmaninoff—a hero's welcome vibe.

And the reason I was in this section (and frankly, came a second time) was because of their $15 rush seats, which I only discovered this week. They had options in both the Orchestra and the First Tier (last night I was in the Second Tier), and none of the choices looked bad, despite the caution that some seats may have a partial view. Agree with your assessment of the Orchestra not-so-great seats.

Next weekend, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla will be in town conducting Haydn and Bruckner, and I may go to that one twice, as well, if tickets are available.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 15, 2023, 08:47:08 AM
Quote from: brewski on October 14, 2023, 02:01:28 PMThank you, PD! Yes, it is, and acoustically, it's pretty good, too. The interior was intended to mimic the shape of a cello — not that being inside of a cello would be the best listening spot ;D.

-Bruce
:laugh:

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 15, 2023, 01:59:55 PM
Bruce, seeing that picture reminds me that every concert I've been to in quite awhile has some amplification assistance.  What do you think about the use of technology in the concert hall?  Helps or detracts from the experience?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 16, 2023, 05:16:24 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 15, 2023, 01:59:55 PMBruce, seeing that picture reminds me that every concert I've been to in quite awhile has some amplification assistance.  What do you think about the use of technology in the concert hall?  Helps or detracts from the experience?

The short answer is, I'm not crazy about amplification, especially in classical concerts. Ideally (note: "ideally") the concert hall itself will provide all the help needed to naturally amplify the instruments.

That said, I keep hearing rumors of discreet amplification being used here and there, at institutions where you might not expect it. (I have probably experienced examples without being aware of it.) And PS, obviously this is separate from works that require electronics, for example, or have vocalists with microphones, which need speakers and engineers to ensure the right balances. For example, in Berio's Sinfonia, I don't recall ever hearing a live performance in which the vocalists weren't miked. That may be specified in the score—I don't know.

And some halls that are not-so-good may need a little help, which is likely less expensive than leveling the building and starting over. The trick is to get good equipment and hire good engineers, so that the result sounds as natural as possible—ideally so the idea doesn't even occur to audience members.

Would love to know more about your experience, e.g., where, and how much you were aware of it while the music was happening.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on October 16, 2023, 06:30:43 AM
Quote from: brewski on October 16, 2023, 05:16:24 AMWould love to know more about your experience, e.g., where, and how much you were aware of it while the music was happening.

-Bruce

So subtle that while I could see the microphones, the performances always sounded natural.  Of course perhaps they weren't even being used for classical performances (the concert hall is also used for pop music).
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2023, 03:59:01 PM
Quote from: brewski on October 14, 2023, 07:23:53 PMOnly because you mentioned you played clarinet, you might have loved the wave of cheering for Ricardo Morales after the Rachmaninoff—a hero's welcome vibe.

And the reason I was in this section (and frankly, came a second time) was because of their $15 rush seats, which I only discovered this week. They had options in both the Orchestra and the First Tier (last night I was in the Second Tier), and none of the choices looked bad, despite the caution that some seats may have a partial view. Agree with your assessment of the Orchestra not-so-great seats.

Next weekend, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla will be in town conducting Haydn and Bruckner, and I may go to that one twice, as well, if tickets are available.

-Bruce
By the way, what is that weird black caterpillar-looking thing hanging down?  Any idea?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on October 16, 2023, 04:45:10 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2023, 03:59:01 PMBy the way, what is that weird black caterpillar-looking thing hanging down?  Any idea?

PD

A loudspeaker! Here (https://meyersound.com/news/walt-disney-concert-hall/) are photos that show similar models used in Disney Hall in Los Angeles.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2023, 05:26:20 PM
Quote from: brewski on October 16, 2023, 04:45:10 PMA loudspeaker! Here (https://meyersound.com/news/walt-disney-concert-hall/) are photos that show similar models used in Disney Hall in Los Angeles.

-Bruce
I suspected as much.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on October 16, 2023, 10:42:49 PM
Quote from: DavidW on October 16, 2023, 06:30:43 AMSo subtle that while I could see the microphones, the performances always sounded natural.  Of course perhaps they weren't even being used for classical performances (the concert hall is also used for pop music).

If I see microphones hanging down at the concert hall here it tells me that the concert may be broadcast on the radio at a later date.

They have speakers just like the ones in the photo, but they are for other types of events, including lectures and award ceremonies or comedy acts.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 04, 2023, 03:55:17 PM
Setting your clock back an hour:

(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/6546cd08bab138a34f89c133ec221a02e7fef3c6f18032847d8a8.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on November 05, 2023, 07:59:53 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 04, 2023, 03:55:17 PMSetting your clock back an hour:

(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/6546cd08bab138a34f89c133ec221a02e7fef3c6f18032847d8a8.jpeg)

Very good!  :D
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on November 12, 2023, 02:44:37 PM
This looks like a fabulous recording (which I've never seen), but equally important, the over-the-top text is hilarious.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 19, 2023, 03:03:46 PM
(https://image.apost.com/media/articletranslation/2019/09/04/08/30b5c402813cfb01e5dff284cf19a76c_500x1.jpg)

July 7, 1946
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on November 20, 2023, 12:31:24 PM
And on the same theme, another photo I like:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_UtcuxaEAAi-IG?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 21, 2023, 07:07:04 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 20, 2023, 12:31:24 PMAnd on the same theme, another photo I like:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_UtcuxaEAAi-IG?format=jpg&name=small)
The image isn't showing (at least at my end).

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on November 21, 2023, 08:42:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 21, 2023, 07:07:04 AMThe image isn't showing (at least at my end).

PD
I can see it, PD. It's (I think) a still youngish Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.

Perhaps you can see it as an attachment to this post?

Best,

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 21, 2023, 04:47:01 PM
Quote from: ritter on November 21, 2023, 08:42:22 AMI can see it, PD. It's (I think) a still youngish Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.

Perhaps you can see it as an attachment to this post?

Best,


Yes, thank you!

I've always admired their humanitarian work.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on December 03, 2023, 08:07:58 AM
From a pianist acquaintance, who unearthed this gem.

"Schoenberg cocktail party!"

(PS, I'm actually quite curious to hear this, since I don't know the pianist.)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on December 03, 2023, 05:17:27 PM
Quote from: brewski on December 03, 2023, 08:07:58 AMFrom a pianist acquaintance, who unearthed this gem.

"Schoenberg cocktail party!"

(PS, I'm actually quite curious to hear this, since I don't know the pianist.)

-Bruce

Atonal adventures in dancing.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: ritter on December 04, 2023, 01:52:23 PM
Quote from: brewski on December 03, 2023, 08:07:58 AMFrom a pianist acquaintance, who unearthed this gem.

"Schoenberg cocktail party!"

(PS, I'm actually quite curious to hear this, since I don't know the pianist.)

-Bruce
There's also this:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2668039615_10.jpg)

"Yes! We have no bananas"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on December 04, 2023, 03:07:15 PM
Quote from: ritter on December 04, 2023, 01:52:23 PMThere's also this:

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2668039615_10.jpg)

"Yes! We have no bananas"

Yes! And though I still haven't listened to any of these, I gather Wyanski has done his own "loungecore" arrangements of the pieces. 8) Reviews elsewhere are quite enthusiastic—even from the Arnold Schönberg Center!

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on December 04, 2023, 06:32:06 PM
The original photo for that cover
FstW4Q_WYAIJU8k.jpg
Unfortunately the photo source gives no indication of why Schönberg's office was filled with bananas.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 05, 2023, 04:29:22 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 04, 2023, 06:32:06 PMThe original photo for that cover
FstW4Q_WYAIJU8k.jpg
Unfortunately the photo source gives no indication of why Schönberg's office was filled with bananas.
Low potassium levels?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on December 05, 2023, 05:39:10 AM
That is something I would have expected from Cage or Stockhausen! :laugh:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: steve ridgway on December 05, 2023, 08:08:35 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 04, 2023, 06:32:06 PMUnfortunately the photo source gives no indication of why Schönberg's office was filled with bananas.

Apparently Schönberg was experimenting with a new method of composition using typewriters from which all the keys save twelve had been removed, and a number of monkeys ;) .
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: LKB on December 05, 2023, 01:05:59 PM
Quote from: brewski on December 03, 2023, 08:07:58 AMFrom a pianist acquaintance, who unearthed this gem.

"Schoenberg cocktail party!"

(PS, I'm actually quite curious to hear this, since I don't know the pianist.)

-Bruce

( Trying to think of the ingredients in a Schoenberg cocktail... )
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 05, 2023, 02:07:47 PM
Quote from: LKB on December 05, 2023, 01:05:59 PM( Trying to think of the ingredients in a Schoenberg cocktail... )

Not sure what they are, but I'd bet that there are 12 of them.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 17, 2023, 06:02:25 AM
A real Christmas miracle!
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 17, 2023, 01:41:29 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 17, 2023, 06:02:25 AMA real Christmas miracle!
I had heard that this was hard to come by.  I bought a large bottle of it some time ago and don't use it often so it hasn't been a problem for me.  Sounds like you use it fairly often so I'm happy for you and others.  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 17, 2023, 02:31:20 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 17, 2023, 01:41:29 PMSounds like you use it fairly often so I'm happy for you and others.

Every day with breakfast - when I have it.  It's been unavailable locally since February.  These were found in the college town where my daughter lives.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on December 17, 2023, 02:31:48 PM
(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/411501590_675356941415317_7202882252957988102_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=nRJby_Ake-QAX_-h9hn&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCUG06rpyIxzGnMc4DtXznYKGNbqp9b9Essjx5MgeEP6g&oe=65842D5F)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: greg on December 17, 2023, 03:19:54 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 17, 2023, 06:02:25 AMA real Christmas miracle!
Are they actually back?


btw, pro tip that I learned in the past during work meetings: use on samosas. Great combo there.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 17, 2023, 04:49:28 PM
Quote from: greg on December 17, 2023, 03:19:54 PMAre they actually back?

Dunno, which is why I rejoice in having got my hands on a half dozen.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:02:08 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 17, 2023, 02:31:20 PMEvery day with breakfast - when I have it.  It's been unavailable locally since February.  These were found in the college town where my daughter lives.
On eggs?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 18, 2023, 05:06:08 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:02:08 AMOn eggs?

No, I make a homemade knockoff of Egg McMuffins.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:21:40 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2023, 05:06:08 AMNo, I make a homemade knockoff of Egg McMuffins.
Cool!  :)  How do you make it?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 18, 2023, 05:26:02 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:21:40 AMCool!  :)  How do you make it?

English muffin, cheese, poached egg, sauce.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:28:52 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2023, 05:26:02 AMEnglish muffin, cheese, poached egg, sauce.
What kind of sauce do you make?  The details matter.  ;)  :)

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 18, 2023, 06:22:35 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 05:28:52 AMWhat kind of sauce do you make?  The details matter.  ;)  :)


That's where sriracha comes in.  Huy Fong preferred, a lesser knock off as a substitute. 
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 18, 2023, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 18, 2023, 06:22:35 AMThat's where sriracha comes in.  Huy Fong preferred, a lesser knock off as a substitute.
Ah, thanks.  I wasn't sure if you made some kind of bechamel sauce first, etc.

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on December 20, 2023, 07:43:07 AM
Schoenberg + bananas 

(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2668039615_7.jpg)

Credits

released July 28, 2023

Arrangement and Realization: Aaron Wyanski
Mixing and Mastering: Aaron Wyanski
Cover Design: Aaron Wyanski
(AI) Photo: "Ceci n'est pas Schoenberg" by Johannes Kreidler
Special Thank You: Don DiNicola

http://kreidler-net.de/
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on December 21, 2023, 05:24:36 AM
On Twitter/X, composer Tarik O'Regan has been using AI to make hilariously weird LEGO sets based on operas. He finally got around to my favorite, Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 21, 2023, 02:31:50 PM
Quote from: brewski on December 21, 2023, 05:24:36 AMOn Twitter/X, composer Tarik O'Regan has been using AI to make hilariously weird LEGO sets based on operas. He finally got around to my favorite, Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle.

-Bruce
What other operas has he done?

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: JBS on December 21, 2023, 08:25:50 PM
I remember seeing one for Tristan. But he's branching out: there has been entries for Boulez, Messiaen, and today--Mahler
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Wendell_E on December 22, 2023, 01:57:15 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 21, 2023, 02:31:50 PMWhat other operas has he done?

PD

I've seen several, but the only one that comes immediately to mind is Schoenberg's Erwartung.
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on December 23, 2023, 04:18:40 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 21, 2023, 02:31:50 PMWhat other operas has he done?

PD

Here you go! I think you can scroll through his Twitter/X timeline without even registering with the site:

https://twitter.com/tarikoregan

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on December 23, 2023, 06:54:25 AM
From an annual South Philadelphia holiday extravaganza (https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-miracle-on-13th-street-usa-today-best-holiday-light-displays/), elves parachuting and rappelling down the side of a house.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on December 23, 2023, 10:12:03 AM
A life size mock-up of Operation, spotted in Grapevine, TX, the Christmas Capital of Texas.  (Yes, I spelled Capital properly.)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 23, 2023, 11:19:07 AM
Quote from: brewski on December 23, 2023, 04:18:40 AMHere you go! I think you can scroll through his Twitter/X timeline without even registering with the site:

https://twitter.com/tarikoregan

-Bruce
Thanks, I'll check it out.

Quote from: brewski on December 23, 2023, 06:54:25 AMFrom an annual South Philadelphia holiday extravaganza (https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-miracle-on-13th-street-usa-today-best-holiday-light-displays/), elves parachuting and rappelling down the side of a house.

-Bruce
Oh my!  :o

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on December 24, 2023, 04:36:16 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/65878bfd0ddee280e148f8ce618d3f222610f1cf588d49b780e3e.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on January 07, 2024, 06:34:44 AM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzdjZmQ3OWYtZWExNS00NWRlLWE1NGEtMjRlNDY0OGY0MmU0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTk3OTE2MjY@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg)

Popeye enters the public domain next year.  What wonders await?
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on January 20, 2024, 06:48:12 AM
Snow scene in Hokkaido, Japan. Digital photograph by FUKE (https://fuke.tumblr.com/) (b. 1957)

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: DavidW on January 20, 2024, 07:29:08 AM
Quote from: Todd on January 07, 2024, 06:34:44 AM(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzdjZmQ3OWYtZWExNS00NWRlLWE1NGEtMjRlNDY0OGY0MmU0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTk3OTE2MjY@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg)

Popeye enters the public domain next year.  What wonders await?

(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgflip.com%2F3rtcsn.png&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=d3f2fb4fc58814e40710d3f4a3692c227ba7a241dbc99d68bb28e8ea91c42e03&ipo=images)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on January 22, 2024, 01:57:23 PM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/65ae79682b2c1ed10719a9062370eba5244bd87ec3482999638fe.jpeg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on January 30, 2024, 03:38:36 PM
The peerless Chita Rivera, who died today at 91, photographed by Kenn Duncan for Dance Magazine, August 1984

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 04, 2024, 06:54:19 AM
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Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: pjme on February 05, 2024, 02:58:12 AM
Quote from: brewski on January 30, 2024, 03:38:36 PMThe peerless Chita Rivera, who died today at 91, photographed by Kenn Duncan for Dance Magazine, August 1984

-Bruce
(https://collections.heritage.brussels/medias/objects/15/CC1251.jpg)

1912 - Rik Wouters "Het zotte geweld" . After attending a performance by Isadora Duncan, Wouters was inspired to make a sculpture of a dancing woman. Nel, his wife was the model. 
A litteral translation of the title would be "Crazy violence" - "Crazy joie de vivre" comes closer to Wouters' intentions.

 "https://collections.heritage.brussels/medias/objects/15/CC1251.jpghttps://collections.heritage.brussels/medias/objects/15/CC1251.jpg

Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on February 06, 2024, 07:03:38 PM
Breakfast at the Anchor Grill in Covington, Kentucky comes with vintage entertainment from the Chicago Coin's Band Box Co.

When you insert a quarter in the jukebox (at your table), the red curtains part to reveal an array of tiny gyrating musicians.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2024, 04:27:41 AM
Found these nature photos to be quite striking:  https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-68215592

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on February 07, 2024, 07:32:02 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2024, 04:27:41 AMFound these nature photos to be quite striking:  https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-68215592

PD

How nice, to be able to fall asleep on a block of ice. ;D I'm a cold-weather guy, but haven't quite gotten to that point yet.

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2024, 08:26:22 AM
Quote from: brewski on February 07, 2024, 07:32:02 AMHow nice, to be able to fall asleep on a block of ice. ;D I'm a cold-weather guy, but haven't quite gotten to that point yet.

-Bruce
Well, if you had fur for skin...

I had mixed feelings looking at that picture--part of me was thinking "Aw, sweet!" and another part of me was thinking of all of the ice melting that has been going on over our recent time on this planet.   :(

The other photos (if you scroll down) were amazing too [Wonder what the turtle was thinking?].

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: brewski on February 07, 2024, 06:37:32 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2024, 08:26:22 AMWell, if you had fur for skin...

I had mixed feelings looking at that picture--part of me was thinking "Aw, sweet!" and another part of me was thinking of all of the ice melting that has been going on over our recent time on this planet.  :(

The other photos (if you scroll down) were amazing too [Wonder what the turtle was thinking?].

PD

Yes, a little sad, from that point of view.

Caption for the turtle pic: "If you think I'm just going to sit here while you walk all over my face, you are mistaken."  ;D

-Bruce
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2024, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: brewski on February 07, 2024, 06:37:32 PMYes, a little sad, from that point of view.

Caption for the turtle pic: "If you think I'm just going to sit here while you walk all over my face, you are mistaken."  ;D

-Bruce
:laugh:  ;D

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on February 14, 2024, 07:52:06 PM
(https://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/2022/07/07/092638/87209700/87201623.jpg)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Brian on February 15, 2024, 06:12:38 AM
A local news headline:
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 15, 2024, 06:22:41 AM
Quote from: Brian on February 15, 2024, 06:12:38 AMA local news headline:
Are they the result of interbreeding between a bald eagle and a goose?

PD

p.s.  But seriously, I am glad that their numbers are on the rise.  :)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: SimonNZ on March 01, 2024, 11:03:07 AM
(https://drivewesaid.com/storage/post-images/65e166b793a52ffd57e43bf2f97b78869325b7085c117cf809e2d.jpg)

"You Go, I Go, Pruitt Igoe!"
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 09, 2024, 07:16:24 AM
Coffee Shop Pic.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 09, 2024, 12:20:40 PM
Quote from: Todd on March 09, 2024, 07:16:24 AMCoffee Shop Pic.jpg
Clever!

PD
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: George on March 10, 2024, 05:13:42 AM
(https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/files/2019/11/RITA-LIPSTICK-ON-MIRROR-e1623869482285.jpg)

Rita Moreno
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 16, 2024, 03:46:42 PM
Spotted at a salon in Chehalis this morning. 

Truth.jpg
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Todd on March 23, 2024, 10:45:46 AM
(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ELm6zaMcKR.S466tFxV_iw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTEwNTc7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ny_post_articles_869/b5792309db834b07f3cbfa7236eefa10)
Title: Re: Pictures I like
Post by: Florestan on March 23, 2024, 10:51:58 AM
(https://www.taminoautographs.com/cdn/shop/products/pollini-maurizio-signed-photo-476284.jpg?v=1619944526)
(https://storage.nifc.pl/web_files/_foto/osoby/2862/3477187.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Maurizio_Pollini01.jpg/800px-Maurizio_Pollini01.jpg)

RIP