Chris Jordan's intensely detailed art...with a message

I have stumbled across this project a few times before, this time I thought I would share.

I can't imagine seeing this stuff in person...

Asus Eee PC for $329!

What is the world coming to. 

I might just have to buy one of these little bad boys, cant really beat it for $300!

Awesome tool for travel...think about it.

B&H and Adorama

In the past 12 hours, I have been contacted by representatives from both B&H and Adorama in response to the comments and links that I posted here yesterday.

I just wanted to commend B&H and Adorama for their commitment to customer service and for their impressive attention to details on the blogosphere. I was SHOCKED to hear from B&H yesterday and even more shocked to see a comment posted from an Adorama representative just a few minutes ago.

So, well done, both B&H and Adorama are running upstanding companies and I look forward to enjoying their high standards of service in the future.

Build Your Own 1Ds

Don't have $8000 to plunk down on Canon's flagship DSLR? No problem! 

Carve your own with these instructions!

40D Holiday Special

B&H has the lowest price I have seen on the outstanding Canon 40D. 

If you were thinking about getting one, now is the time.

Jeff Riedel Interview with A Photo Editor

Huge 32 page photo essay on the election from Jeff Reidel in the most recent issue of GQ. Thats a huge amount of re-estate for one photographer. Kudos to GQ for being cool enough to do that.

Read all about it, and see it, here.

There is a cool series of portraits of Jimmy Kimmel, of all people, in there as well.
Check out the shots here.

Lexar Deals at B&H Now, WTF?

Something big must be in the pipe...Lexar is clearing out inventory at the two largest photo retailers on the east coast.

Well, kinda wish I had waited to buy from B&H, I probably would have my cards by now if I had. Adorama is OK, but they still have a little ways to go before they are swingin with the big dogs over on 9th Ave. I have yet to be able to track my package on UPS.com, almost a full 24 hours later. Lame.

Here are some links to B&H, where the cards are EVEN CHEAPER. 

How is that even possible? They were already dirt cheap over at Adorama...

Lexar 8gb 133x CompactFlash Card for $7.95 after rebate

Lexar 4gb 133x CompactFlash Card for $4.95 after rebate

Lexar 2gb 133x CompactFlash Card for $2.95 after rebate

GET EM WHILE YOU CAN!

Recession Blowout on Lexar 133x CF Cards!!!

UPDATE: Looks like the 8gb cards are all sold out! 

Check out the 4gb ones instead, still a good deal

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In other news...here's a photo I have been meaning to take for a few weeks now. Shot last night during my 45 minute trip from South Station back to my apartment. 

And the Best Use of Neon Tape award goes to......

VIDEO (link in comment)
Originally uploaded by aakash nihalani

AAKASH NIHALANI!

Check this dude out!

AAKASH <3 CUBES

For photographers in search of advice:

I know I sure could use some right now.

My Attempt to Capitalize on History - Why Not?

WHAT THE HELL, LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS!

Prints on eBay...

Obama in the Streets - Boston

BOSTON STUDENTS TAKE TO THE STREETS IN CELEBRATION

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Congratulations President Obama

Well, that is that. Obama wins!

I have never been more proud to be an American...TO THE STREETS!!!

Election Day 2008

While I have always known that this was going to be a historic election, the real weight of it didn't fully hit me until I picked up today's copy of the Metro. The issue was almost entirely devoted to election features and sported "AMERICA SPEAKS" on the cover in bold black lettering.  I had a sudden urge to save this Metro, for history's sake. I have never felt an urge like that before. Not since elementary school when I collected newspaper articles about the MetroStars(my favorite MLS team at the time).

The gravity of the historical significance of today and tomorrow finally came crashing down on my head. I raced to find a copy of last month's Rolling Stone, which had a photo of Barack Obama on the cover and an interview with him inside. I made a mental note to wake up early tomorrow and get in line for the (hopefully) historic editions of every paper I could get my hands on. 

I also felt somewhat disappointed that I wasn't going to be able to vote at a polling station, having sent in my absentee ballot a week ago. I now crave that experience! To close the curtain behind me and take control of a machine that holds within it the hope of a nation. 

Today is the day history is made, today is the day America speaks. If we all go out and cast our votes, I have no doubts that come tomorrow morning there will be a newspaper worth saving. 

Two long years of campaigning have all led up to this day, now its up to us. That said... 

GET OUT AND CAST YOUR VOTE

There has never been a more important time to care.