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Random iPhone Photography
A wonderful sunset over Sutton:
The more prosaic reality of Sutton:
And the even more horrific reality of my commute:
That kinda went downhill, didn't it? :)
Debenhams Doesn't Want You To Advertise It
H&M lets you embed slideshows of its advertising campaigns. Yet Debenhams doesn't allow you to embed its adverts.
Opportunity: Missed.
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The Good, The Bad & The Uke
Some gratuitous Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain to see me through the afternoon:
The Anonymous Famous Face
I saw this on the side of a bus the other day. It was striking, in a slightly Bet Lynch sort of way...
Striking enough, in fact, that I went to the Mango site to see the rest of the images. And I discovered something I hadn't realised: the model in the image was a famous actress, one I've referred to before on this blog. Yet, when I'd looked at the image I'd had absolutely no idea it was Scarlett Johannson.
In fact, I'd noted this one in passing a few weeks before, and equally not noted its star content:
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The Anonymous Famous Face
I saw this on the side of a bus the other day. It was striking, in a slightly Bet Lynch sort of way...
Striking enough, in fact, that I went to the Mango site to see the rest of the images. And I discovered something I hadn't realised: the model in the image was a famous actress, one I've referred to before on this blog. Yet, when I'd looked at the image I'd had absolutely no idea it was Scarlett Johannson.
In fact, I'd noted this one in passing a few weeks before, and equally not noted its star content:
And that got me thinking…
Mango have clearly spent a lot of money on these images: for a skilled photographer (Mario Sorrenti), because the images are great. But also for a "name" - an actress, not a model - and that's what these images are making me question. Was it worth it? If she isn't instantly recognisable - and this is far enough from Johannson's traditional image to make me think that she won't be for many - and the campaign isn't trumpeting her identity, is Mango getting its money's worth here?
And if not, what made them use her? A quick Google search reveals that the news that she was the new "spokesmodel" for the company is all over the celeb gossip blogs. And perhaps that's it - the readers of those are the perfect demographic for Mango clothes.
But I can't help feeling that celebrity endorsement has become so prevalent that its impact is diluted to almost homoeopathic strengths...
A Comparison
I am annoyed.
On Saturday night, some lackwit managed to clip my (parked) car, scraping and cracking my front wing. The damage isn't significant, and experience has taught me that even if it was, reporting it to the police is utterly pointless. So the culprit will get away scot free.
On Sunday evening, I made a mistake driving through an unfamiliar area, and ended up in a bus lane by accident. There's a bus lane camera right there, so I'll probably end up £60 poorer for an honest mistake.
And the contrast between the two is exactly why so many people in the UK are feeling a rather significant lack of justice right now. Damage to someone's property: no punishment. Mistake with no impact on anyone else: £60. Britain in 2009.
Autumn is in the air
And the trees…
Remains of the Leaf
The skeleton of an autumn leaf, spotted in Holborn
Mother Courage & Her Children
Once upon a time, I had plans to write a review here, but this photo sat as the sole content of the draft post for six months. So, facing up to reality, I'll just share this photo of stage set and audience, done using AutoStitch on the iPhone.
Charity for Time Travellers
I assume whomever donated The Best Bed & Breakfast 1998 to our office charity lending library is under the illusion that we have a couple of time travellers in the office.
Charity for Time Travellers
I assume whomever donated The Best Bed & Breakfast 1998 to the Estates Gazette charity lending library is under the illusion that we have a couple of time travellers in the office.
Back to the 1990s
I did a little scanning last night of random photos I had lying around, so I could shred the originals and keep the digital copy.
Here's me and an old girlfriend of mine around 1993:
Here's one of a series of pics shot of me for my student union election campaign:
Freecycle Splits
The UK arm of Freecycle, an initiative that allows people to give away things they no longer need thus avoiding landfill, is in the process of splitting from the US founders.
Freecycle was a life-saver for us as we cleared out my parents' house after Mum died last year. Big items, like the three-piece suite, couldn't be given to charity shops, and they were in great condition, so there was no need to landfill them. But, through Freecycle, we found people who needed them, and gave them away.
With a little bit of luck, this split will allow the UK's Freecyclers to innovate and push up the amount of goods Freecycled, rather than undermine a fabulous initiative.
Which reminds me - anyone want a small, exercise-style trampet?
[via Suw]
Freecycle Splits
The UK arm of Freecycle, an initiative that allows people to give away things they no longer need thus avoiding landfill, is in the process of splitting from the US founders.
Freecycle was a life-saver for us as we cleared out my parents' house after Mum died last year. Big items, like the three-piece suite, couldn't be given to charity shops, and they were in great condition, so there was no need to landfill them. But, through Freecycle, we found people who needed them, and gave them away.
With a little bit of luck, this split will allow the UK's Freecyclers to innovate and push up the amount of goods Freecycled, rather than undermine a fabulous initiative.
Which reminds me - anyone want a small, exercise-style trampet?
[via Suw]
Waterloo Panorama
Waterloo Panorama
BananaramaBack
Blimey. Bananarama.
It's bringing back memories of fetid teenage years and desperate crushes.
Shame about the song.
It's bringing back memories of fetid teenage years and desperate crushes.
Shame about the song.
QotD: Happy Labor Day!
How are you spending this Labor Day? Bonus points if you show us pictures.
At work:
It's not a holiday in the UK, you see...
QotD: Splurging for My Future
What's something you would splurge on this year to improve your future?
Presented by Intel, Sponsors of Tomorrow.
Well, ideally, a house...
Acorn
Acorn
New Flats? No Way.
Graffiti seen on a derelict site in Totnes. They'll be waiting for the next economic cycle upswing, I'd guess..
New Flats? No Way.
Graffiti seen on a derelict site in Totnes. They'll be waiting for the next economic cycle upswing, I'd guess..