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I don’t know if I’m strange for doing this but I’m a photo taking machine!

In my life I’v clicked the shutter no more than 5,000 times. That’s a small number by anyone’s standards and especially for someone that considers themselves an amateur photographer.

I have however taken thosands upon thousands of photos in just the last month. I’m a freak of nature. I can’t walk to the kitchen without mentally taking a few photos. I open the pantry and as the light hits the boxes of cereal I take a snap. Before I close the door I’ve spent a roll of 36 frames. On my way to work, walking around the city, going to get my lunch, meeting friends, brushing my teeth, photos, photos, click, thunk.

I don’t know if I’m crazy or obsessed but I believe it’s both. Every photo I take wins the Pulitzer only to be shadowed by the next one a moment later. I write this in a room in partial light offering me at least 3 rolls of photos by the time I finish. You just don’t stand a chance next to me. I’m telling you I’m a camera first, a human second.

You think I’m kidding don’t you?

A screen legend passed away last Friday. He starred in too many movies to list, many of which are classics. I didn’t hear about the sad news until a few moments ago but yesterday I watched one of his movies, The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) where he supported Tim Robbins under the writer director brother duo of Ethan and Joel Coen. It might be overlooked and it might not be one of his better performances but it’s a cracker of a movie, sure sure.

Next time you’re at the video store and don’t know what to select, grab the Proxy and enjoy a quirky fun movie, sure sure.

RIP

I blogged about this show nearly a year ago. Season 2 has just started and it’s better than the first. More drugs, more sex, more laughs and twists and just downright cool dialogue unlike most shows that are thrown up out of Hollywood.

It’s not out on Australia TV just yet but it will be here soon so look out for it on Channel 10.

Recently I did a bit of street photography. My heart just wasn’t in it and I ended up asking people for their portraits. Not a single person said no. I was both amazed and proud of my city, Sydney.

Having had a taste for random public portraits I wanted more. I figured if I set up on a corner with a nice backdrop I could get some decent medium format portraits of good quality. The only problem is that would look a bit overwhelming to the public and I will certainly get rejected more often than not.

What if I gave them a dollar? What if I pledged to donate a dollar of my hard earned cash to Cancer Council Australia? Would they then agree? Would they match my dollar? I plan to find out very soon.

My plan is to make a sign with clear instructions of what I’m doing and why. I will be set up with a tripod in a busy intersection taking portraits. I will have cards made up with some contact details including my website where I will display the portraits.

The website will serve to legitimise my project, inspire and collect more donations. They can come and view their portraits and maybe even buy a print.

Find out more and keep track of this project here - ktnxbi.com/portrait

Thanks to a kind hearted sgtcaboose from OCAU forums, I’m back.

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I don’t believe I’ve mentioned my car before. Before I go ahead, let me admit I am a car nut. I own a 1973 Datsun 240Z with a 350 chev and more cutom parts than I care to remember. I only drive her a few times a year and to you it might seem ridiculous to spend so much money for so little use. It is. Even so, totally worth it.

Two nights ago I met up with a few fellow Z enthusiasts. On the way home I must have been a bit out of it because I forgot to turn on my fans (I have switches in the cabin for various things). A few streets away I glanced over, as is habbit for me, at my guages and noticed the water temperature was at 235F which is about 113C which is a touch warm for the car to put it lightly. Had I overlooked the guage the engine would have overheated and blown abd I would have broken down and cried.