I was reading Torontoist, and just found out that, that whole bomb threat thing over at the ROM couple days ago was just a big sort of.... misunderstanding. Wow, that seriously sucks for this guy, 'cuz he just got suspended from his program and his probably now facing some gay charges by the popo. I think I'm going to have to side with the popo on this though. I get he's just one of those artistic people, whom I don't understand at all, just expressing himself, but leaving the thing by the ROM, than calling the ROM and saying "Listen there's no bomb by the entrance to the museum" then hang up... well that just wasn't too smart. photo: http://torontoist.com/ fulls tory: http://torontoist.com/2007/11/thorarinn_ingi.php
Black's seriously sucks shit. I bought Ilford 400 XP2 film w/ 24 exposures there for $9.99 and it's fucking $5.99 over at Henry's!!! Thats a fucking difference of 4 fucking dollars?!! What the fuck are they running?? I'm not even going to get on their develop +print costs. Fucking assholes. And at Henry's the XP2 with 36 exposures is fucking $7.99, THATS 12 MORE EXPOSURES AND STILL 2 DOLLARS CHEAPER. Oh yeah, did I mention it's 10% off for students at Henry's? Yepp, never fucking wasting my money in Black's ever again, they can suck m'balls.
However Henry's has it's fucking issues too. Number one, some of their sales associates are real smug assholes, like seriously... come on? Who pays for you're salary? I know this problem essentially exists in all stores with human sales associates, but it's predominately in stores that know they are the shit. I mean, you don't see the smug guy working in the local family owned shop, he's next door in the giant superstore *cough*. Number two, 2-WEEKS DIGITAL SCANS?!! I asked if they could scan my prints when I get them developed. I forget how much it was, but I distinctively remember when the sales associate said it would take 2 weeks.
Downtown Camera, just beside the Henry's Outlet Store by Church & Queen has a pretty nice set-up. For one thing, they have a fucking clean cut pamphlet, sitting in a visible and easily accessible spot, on top of the table, listing the various services their lab offers and prices. For my xp2, it will cost me $12.99 for one day, $8.99 for 3 days, and $4.00 for a second set. But, if I come in on Monday or Wednesday, now up until December 31, I can get my 2nd print for only fucking 2 dollars. That's not bad. (Some Holiday promo they're having) Also, digital scanning when developing will cost me $5.00 for the whole roll at high resolution. Not bad at all, well, until I find a better place.
I need to head back to Downtown Camera and see how much film is there. Anyway, Flickr is also being gay. I reached my upload limit for November way back in the beginning of November, so I haven't uploaded anything for awhile. It's been nice though, sort of relaxing. Reminded me of why I bought a camera. To take pictures, for myself. Here are a few recent shots:
P.S. I'd deal with a smug Henry's guy any day than any guy at Vistek
Great job Gears. Look what you did. Does anyone know the studio which developed the Gears of War commercial? They also did that Halo 3 one, with the kids looking at the stars in the beginning. Damnit! I lost the bookmark.
So, I'm still enjoying my break from color. However, browsing flickr really showcases some amazing colorful pictures. I'll continue till snowfall, see where I go from there. I can't believe we're almost reached half-way point in November already. Damn Christmas! The malls are already starting to get busy, and the parking-lots are reaching that state where I have to come early for parking. FUCKKKK
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Finally put up some Initial D pics. I decided to make them b/w with high contrast. I know most of the image is now black, and it's hard to see. But thats the point! Use your god damn imagination. I'm trying to mimic a new photographer who reallllllly interests me. Practically all of his work is in b/w and they're amazing. Signed out one of his books from the library today, and had a look while eating. His name's Daido Moriyama. I think this is the first time I've found a photographer I really like and can look up to. And the best part of it all? He shoots random shit too! But I'm sure he begs to differ :)
night bitches!
(picture) Ronny and Jason enjoying a race at the Arcade.
Nothing much this week. Didn't get to do anything during Halloween. I had work, so I wouldn't have been able to do anything anyway. Geebus, I really need to book off ahead of time. It's starting to get cold, so winter must be finally here. Snow, slush, slow traffic, and a-million-people-ahead-of-you-in-line time of year. Yay! I seriously hate malls during Christmas. It's so god damn packed and everything is SO SLOW. And you know what is buggin' me more right now? HOW FUCKING ITUNES CAN NOT FUCKING SHUFFLE FOR SHIT. What fucking happen to the days when shuffle was fucking really random?? Fucking iTunes thinks it KNOWS what I want to hear NEXT. NO YOU PIECE OF SHIT, I DON'T WANT TO HERE THE SONG I JUST HEARD 89382 TIMES ALREADY.
Sloan - Can't You Figure It Out?
Do you remember When I totally disappeared in a flash And by December Reluctantly we live in the past Well I have to go You see the sign said so The welcome title comes to mind Did you ever have to make up your mind
Can't you figure it out? (Yeah) Figure it out? (Yeah)
So orchestrated Divinely put together far in advance Your underrated Appearance at the Hallowe'en dance So we meet at last before the moment's past Staying up 'til half past two writing this song for you
Can't you figure it out? (Yeah) Figure it out? (Yeah) Figure it out? (Yeah) Figure it out? (Yeah)
An incantation like a spell has been cast Now I'm under and I'm tied to the mast where I'll be Adrift at half past three dreaming of the melody
Can't you figure it out? (Yeah) Figure it out? (Yeah) (so orchestrated) Figure it out? (Yeah) (you're underrated) (Yeah) (so orchestrated) Figure it out? (Yeah) (you're underrated)
Let's see.. 2D or 3D... *COUGH* Ōkami *COUGH* Viewtiful Joe... You know this is going to be mixed, but still I think it's going to be some hybrid sideview. Not going to be fully able to move around like Tekken. Which is what sorta breaks Tekken.
The white was getting to my eyes. Lately, bright light has been really bugging me. Getting headaches from really bright sunlight, bright car lights, by my god damn monitor. I had to turn down the contrast and brightness on my monitor for regular use, I only turn them up when I'm uploading and editing photos. Also, I have to actually tilt the rear-view mirror away when the jackass behind has those friggin' really bright lights. That really pisses me off. I understand they're not using high beams, but fuck, it's just as strong. So anyway, I had to darken up this page. Too bad Flickr doesn't offer any custom CSS schemes.
