Guys and Dolls...lol

Ok, so I had the pleasure of viewing this disturbing documentary titled "Guys and Dolls" on BBC America some time ago. Its about men, mostly perverts and weirdos, who have life size dolls as companions. For those of you who haven't seen it, you're in for a treat. I know photography is what this blog is all about, but I must share this with you..Be sure to turn off the music player at the bottom of the page before watching. Enjoy and leave a comment!!!

CPOY (College Photographer of the Year)

Even though the first time I took an interest in photography was my senior year of college, I dreamed of winning CPOY (College Photographer of the Year). The kind of imagery submitted to this contest is beyond your imagination. CPOY-63 is now accepting entries! The deadline is midnight (CDT) on September 26th. For more information please visit www.cpoy.org.

Below are two Gold medal winners from last years contest. These are just two of the 16 categories. Click on the still to view picture story.

Individual Still Image/Audio Story or Essay - This is the story of the daily life of people living in the housing projects of Durham, NC.



Crystal Street | Gold | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill


Multimedia Project - A story of 4 young men tryin to escape their lives through music, while struggling to pay their bills and feed their families.




Jeff Giraldo |Gold | Western Kentucky University

Moving Walls

Check out this beautiful exhibition entitled "Moving Walls"!!!! Click on each picture box below to view entire photo story. Also, watch the videos about the photographers and the inspiration behind each set.

Moving Walls 14 marks the 10th anniversary of the Open Society Institute's group photography exhibition. Over the years, Moving Walls has featured more than 100 photographers and examined timely and significant human rights, humanitarian, and social justice issues: the break-up of the Soviet Union; wars in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq; the AIDS epidemic; the growing political influence of Islam; global migration; the rights of minorities; conflict over natural resources; the aftermath of warfare in Latin America during the 1980s; the dramatically flawed U.S. criminal justice system; and the transformation of traditional societies into modern, heavily industrialized nations.

The photographers in Moving Walls 14 continue in this tradition and document issues central to OSI's mission-promoting democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform-that deserve attention yet are often neglected by mainstream media.

Examining everyday life and the dramatically altered rural landscape, George Georgiou captures the effect of rapid modernization and urbanization on Turkey's national psyche.

In Nigeria, Ed Kashi battled extreme conditions in order to tell the story of half a century of oil exploration and production and its devastating consequences in the Niger Delta.

Through images, the Katrina Media Fellows aim to deepen public understanding of the critical issues laid bare by the hurricane-the failure of public policy and the government's response; misuse of public funds; the role of private contractors; ineffective clean-up and rebuilding efforts; and the continued impact on residents and the displaced, years after the storm.

Dana Popa's photographs and interviews explore the situation of women from Moldova who survived sex trafficking and were able to return to their home country.

When most people have all but forgotten the Rwandan genocide, Jonathan Torgovnik uses portraits and text of women raped during the genocide and their subsequent children to remind the world of the legacy and lasting scars that remain as a society attempts to rebuild.

Cre.at.ions

So i've been trying to decide how my next living space will differ from my present one. I've come to the conclusion that I need to live in a more creative environment to remain mentally stimulated and eager to make masterpieces.

In an attempt to save money i've opted for at home creations; things that you can do yourself without breaking the bank.

While on andyducett.com I stumbled on a great idea which was inspired by a bag series titled "Conversations About Something". It began in 2001 and is ongoing. There are 350 pieces in the series so far.

Here's how it works:

The materials range from gutter and dumpster finds to constructed and hand drawn components, but are mostly found or gifted material. When finished, each is stored in a 9" x 12" plastic zip lock bag and hung in a large group.




In the end you get this:



Pretty dope huh!!! Well I think so...lol...Imagine having one wall in your house like that...I think it would look fresh, but again I have a different sense of taste then most.

The Dialectical Porn Rock (1988 - 1992)

Browsing the web I came across this series by Aura Rosenberg. I definitely think it's somethin worth seeing. Very warped but artistic point of view. And as you all know I appreciate originality and a unique perspective. Enjoy...

WAIT!! Did I forget to mention the pleasure displayed on each rock....AHHHH....You have to examine each picture thoroughly...

Ok here they cum...

I WANNA BE FREE

Hello world!! It's been awhile but my good friend has inspired today's post. In honor of him I would like to share something near and dear to my heart...BREASTS!!!

I love and embrace nudity and cherish my chest. Said best in a poem titled, "ESSENCE OF BEING NUDE" by Robin Blanchette:

The essence of being nude
Is the freedom to be oneself
Without hidden agenda...

The women below clearly share the same views as I do. I now present to you...




THE FLESH!!!