No wise words here.
I went for a hair cut today. Not here though. I go across the road to 73 year old "Sam" real name Salvatore Sallazo. Had no idea there were two barbers in Kingsgrove until I braved the arcade. Its one of those dark, gloomy suburban arcades that has shops from 30 years ago in it. I saw this barber HAD to photograph it but how? I'm a bit shy when it comes to pointing a lens at someone. I HAD to have a shot though.....
Go outside, take a breath, wind on the next frame (oh damn this SRT101, the winder spool keeps slipping). Fire a dead shot lens to chest, wind on a bit more, aperture to f1.7. Now, walk inside, frame and snap....done. Quite pleased with it really!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Rose Seidler House
No wise words here.
Sunday was a day of events.
I watched a game of Squash played in a 1970's fitness centre (were they called that back then?).
Ate cake and drank lots of cups of tea.
Went out for Vietnamese food in Marrickville.
Collected Chris and Rob.
Drove through the city to drop James at work.
Drove to Wahroonga to visit Rose Seidler House.
Went to Horsnby to see a water powered clock (ugly, ugly, ugly).
Found the clock and aknowledged that Hornsby is an ugly place.
Ate a cheesy bun.
Drove back to the city to collect James from work.
Dropped Chris and Rob home.
Ate more food.
Drank some cola.
Went to the cinema to see Alice in Wonderland 3D. Hmmm, bit flat....
Phew, came home drank more tea, END!
Sunday was a day of events.
I watched a game of Squash played in a 1970's fitness centre (were they called that back then?).
Ate cake and drank lots of cups of tea.
Went out for Vietnamese food in Marrickville.
Collected Chris and Rob.
Drove through the city to drop James at work.
Drove to Wahroonga to visit Rose Seidler House.
Went to Horsnby to see a water powered clock (ugly, ugly, ugly).
Found the clock and aknowledged that Hornsby is an ugly place.
Ate a cheesy bun.
Drove back to the city to collect James from work.
Dropped Chris and Rob home.
Ate more food.
Drank some cola.
Went to the cinema to see Alice in Wonderland 3D. Hmmm, bit flat....
Phew, came home drank more tea, END!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Cabramatta - Evening Gowns to be.
No wise words here.
What can't you buy in Cabramatta?
Today was supposed to be a day of feasting on Chilean foods but as happens the world revolves and we went west for some eastern food, namely Vietnamese in Cabramatta.
Everytime I go here I'm amazed at the variety of stuff for sale. Plasticware, BBQ meats, noodles, some of the best Phở in Sydney and several fabric stores. Fruits and vegetables, seafood (fresh, frozen and live), fresh meats (every part of every animal). Shoes, clothes the list is endless. We were even impressed to see a camera store that had stock of Polaroid 600 film sitting next to SD cards.
Cabramatta still has a bad reputation for drugs and street crime but I think thats all in the past. Make a trek if you can. Its a cheap way to have a day in asia!
What can't you buy in Cabramatta?
Today was supposed to be a day of feasting on Chilean foods but as happens the world revolves and we went west for some eastern food, namely Vietnamese in Cabramatta.
Everytime I go here I'm amazed at the variety of stuff for sale. Plasticware, BBQ meats, noodles, some of the best Phở in Sydney and several fabric stores. Fruits and vegetables, seafood (fresh, frozen and live), fresh meats (every part of every animal). Shoes, clothes the list is endless. We were even impressed to see a camera store that had stock of Polaroid 600 film sitting next to SD cards.
Cabramatta still has a bad reputation for drugs and street crime but I think thats all in the past. Make a trek if you can. Its a cheap way to have a day in asia!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Sydney trains
No wise words here.
Tonight I went by train (something I rarely do) to the Sydney Opera House to see a master of Trash Cinema, John Waters.
It was a spoken word show with Q&A at the end. Waters himself spoke at hilarious length about almost all his films and brought back great memories. I spent many nights watching his films in my late teens at the Valhalla cinema in Glebe.
Myself and my friends thought we were so cool repeating lines from his films, even now I occasionally make reference to "The Egg Man" a line spoken by the late Edith Massey.
A great inclusion in the 2010 Mardi Gras events list. Thanks to whoever organised him to come to Sydney.
Tonight I went by train (something I rarely do) to the Sydney Opera House to see a master of Trash Cinema, John Waters.
It was a spoken word show with Q&A at the end. Waters himself spoke at hilarious length about almost all his films and brought back great memories. I spent many nights watching his films in my late teens at the Valhalla cinema in Glebe.
Myself and my friends thought we were so cool repeating lines from his films, even now I occasionally make reference to "The Egg Man" a line spoken by the late Edith Massey.
A great inclusion in the 2010 Mardi Gras events list. Thanks to whoever organised him to come to Sydney.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
On the way home - Citroen DS
No wise words here.
After a long day wandering around our National Capital its both sad and nice to be heading home. The afternoon light on the Federal Highway was low to the west, bright and comfortably warm. Brad had dozed off in the front passenger seat as we floated home in the comfort of a Citroen DS.
Canberra gets knocked for being a boring and dull place but I'm yet to be bored there. The cues to see the painings from the Musée d'Orsay were long but the wait was worth it. The part I found odd was the idea of how you can properly appreciate the art amid the hundreds of onlookers. As I'm tall seing paintings was easy but there were even people in wheelchairs squeezed in for a geez!
Get there if you can. Cheaper than a flight to Paris....
After a long day wandering around our National Capital its both sad and nice to be heading home. The afternoon light on the Federal Highway was low to the west, bright and comfortably warm. Brad had dozed off in the front passenger seat as we floated home in the comfort of a Citroen DS.
Canberra gets knocked for being a boring and dull place but I'm yet to be bored there. The cues to see the painings from the Musée d'Orsay were long but the wait was worth it. The part I found odd was the idea of how you can properly appreciate the art amid the hundreds of onlookers. As I'm tall seing paintings was easy but there were even people in wheelchairs squeezed in for a geez!
Get there if you can. Cheaper than a flight to Paris....
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Gate - Beverly Hills
No wise words here.
I'm back to keeping an eye out for interesting gates. I love these things and am amazed at how many still exist even after a house has had a "make over" and lost all its other original features. I guess if a gates a swingin on its hinge its a workin!
I'm back to keeping an eye out for interesting gates. I love these things and am amazed at how many still exist even after a house has had a "make over" and lost all its other original features. I guess if a gates a swingin on its hinge its a workin!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Koi Pond..........
No wise words here.
The wind came up this afternoon and knocked a large palm frond down. On its way down it struck the hills hoist causing the peg basket to flick pegs everywhere. I was watching as it happened, quite a spectacular series of events!
I have a love hate relationship with my Instax 100 (can you have a relationship with a camera?) It works well in daylight even overcast light but the moment the light dulls the darn thing gives me the horror of "auto flash".
My current hoard of Instax has all gone.....best find more.
The wind came up this afternoon and knocked a large palm frond down. On its way down it struck the hills hoist causing the peg basket to flick pegs everywhere. I was watching as it happened, quite a spectacular series of events!
I have a love hate relationship with my Instax 100 (can you have a relationship with a camera?) It works well in daylight even overcast light but the moment the light dulls the darn thing gives me the horror of "auto flash".
My current hoard of Instax has all gone.....best find more.
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