Going to California

I’m heading off to San Francisco next week for a business trip. It’s been ten years since I was last in town and I didn’t have a camera with me on that trip (also for business). This time, I’m hoping to steal a few hours to make some shots around town. I’ll be honest, I’m going for some of the cliche shots that most everyone else has made. There may be a million photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, but none of them are mine. Coming into a strange town and not knowing where things are can sometimes make it difficult to find the great shots. Fortunately, I have an advantage for this trip. Thomas Hawk wrote a blog post about his Top 10 Places for Photography in San Francisco. Complete with sample images from his Flickr and...

Clever Europeans

This is an idea that screams for adoption in the United States. Clearly, Europe leads the way to innovative traffic safety ideas. Note: Do not view if offended by partial nudity.

Know someone with road rage?

I would love to take this thing out on the road. Sure, it’s slow. Let someone honk their horn. Go ahead, make my day. The Land Walker, made by Masaaki Nagumo, measures 11 feet tall, weighs one ton, and sprays bullets from air guns mounted outside the cockpit. Ok, the bullets are foam. It’s the thought that counts. I could imagine replacing them with paintballs. It’s really for sale in Japan. Only $315,000 (plus tax, tag, and title). If I put this on my wish list, will you buy me one?