Did you know? The world is flattening faster than we can imagine...

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The world around us is accelerating at alarming rates. The information in the world is exploding. The connectedness is pervading everything. Life is moving fast. Faster. Faster still. I don't see things slowing down (barring some global catastrophe). What does this mean for our future? Where will be next year? In 2 years? In 10 years?


Being a photographer is interesting because I am tied to technology. I see myself relating to these increases in technology very closely. I can only imagine where my field will be technically in a few years. I want GPS in all my cameras. I want facial recognition technology (ala iPhoto '09) in every piece of software (offline and online). I want full video capabilities in every device (including my stinking iPhone; are you listening Apple?). I want to be connected everywhere I go.


If there is one video you watch this week, make this it. Spend some time thinking about the consequences. The things that might pop in your head will be spectacular. Enjoy and be bewildered.



U.S. Airways Flight 1549 Crash

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In an amazing display of citizen journalism, Janis Krums managed to snap this picture with his iPhone while his ferry was on it's way to help rescue passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 after it had crashed in the Hudson River. I have reposted the image here because his original post on TwitPic was unavailable due to the high demand on their servers.


Twitter has been exploding with eye witness accounts of the crash. Apparently after take-off, the plane flew through a flock of geese, which destroyed both engines (a rather unprecedented accident). The pilot was attempting to turn the plane back to the airport but couldn't maintain altitude. Managing an excellent landing in the icy waters, the pilot was able to avoid a much more devastating accident.


It appears now as if all passengers have been rescued. Luckily nobody was seriously injured.


This photo captures the power of citizen journalism and the power of Twitter. Being able to spread this important event in an instantaneous way that doesn't rely on the location of the networks anchors and reporters works wonders for spreading new quickly. I hope more people buy iPhones and subscribe to Twitter. The world will be a more informed place.


Update: Here is a video clip of Janis Krums being interviewed on TV only 30 minutes after the photo above was taken.



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A Couple Updates

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You may notice a few small changes to my site today. It's nothing major, but definitely a couple things I'm proud to point out.

On the right, you'll see the Alltop button. Alltop is a site that aggregates the best of the best. It's kind of like a blog directory for 5-star content. Even more important to note is that I am now listed on their photography page. That's right, I was deemed worthy enough to be added to Guy Kawasaki's (Twitter) Alltop! If you haven't started following him, be sure to. He's definitely one of the most interesting Tweeters out there. And be sure to explore Alltop. It's really a wonderful site that will take you to all kinds of new places.

The second change to my site is that you will now notice a cute little "dd" favicon up in your web browser while you're visiting my site. Any bookmarks you make will also carry this "dd" favicon. I hope you like it; I made it myself. If you have an idea to make it better, please leave a comment and let me know.

There will be more updates coming tonight: Nick @ Nite photographs and a new Picture Per Day entry. See you soon!

A Picture Per Day - Trump Tower Construction

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While driving with Alison to head down to the Apple Store on Michigan Ave., we were lucky enough to see this helicopter positioning the antennae for installation on top of the Trump Tower.


It wasn't a windy day really, so I guess they probably had an easy time of it, but a part of me was feeling queezy. At any second it could all come toppling down! That is what led me to crop the photo this way. Such extreme angles lend a sense of unbalance to the image. Let me know what you think. How could this image be improved?

A Picture Per Day

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I'm going to start uploading a picture per day. I hope it's a series that will help draw some more visitors to my site, as well as keep you all coming back for more.

These first two are from France. Taken on my two-week trip with Peter LeGrand's class in the South of France. It was a beautiful time and these are two of my favorite texture details from that trip. Let me know what you think.


Bengston's Pumpkin Farm

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Back in October, shortly before Halloween some friends and I took a trip out to visit

Bengston's Pumpkin Farm

in Homer Glen, IL. I've been going there nearly every year since I was a child and I had just as much fun this time. The singing barn is hilariously awesome and the pig races were just as thrilling as I remembered! All in all, a great day that was made even better by the beautiful fall weather. Enjoy the pictures.

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Halloween Costume Shop Party

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Finally, a new set of images is online! I hope you don't have a heart attack. As always, if you use my images, please link back to my site and give me credit where the image is visible. Thanks guys!



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A Notice

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A Yellow View Taken during a recent assignment, this chair sits alone on the shore of a large lake.

I realize I've disappointed many by my complete lack of activity here. I insist that I will make a new effort to proceed with interesting pictures and thoughtful ideas. There are many things to do and only so many hours in the day. A renewed focus must be maintained in order to experience the best of this earth.
"Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."
— Marc Riboud

Halloween 2008

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Early in the evening, we all met up at Josh's apartment. Then, dressed as the freaks we were, we headed out to the real party madness. Steve Hedson was so kind enough to host this hopping holiday bash and oh, we bashed - each others' brains out! Mwahaha! Seriously, check out the pictures and if you're squeamish, you might want to skip this one! (Click

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Josh
Bloody Hands
Matthew

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Ryan and Djiji's Reception

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On September 28th, Ryan and Djiji were married. Unfortunately, I missed the ceremony, but I was there for picture taking duties during the reception and I think you'll agree that we had a great time. If only I had been able to use my flash... too bad it's broken for now.

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Why So Serious?

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Why So Serious?

I know it took me forever to get these images online my friends, but I hope you were able to keep your heads and maybe one day, forgive me.

This was a wonderful night, as is usual when it's spent primarily on Josh's rooftop.

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