"Delightfully tacky, yet unrefined"

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Best deal in Vegas.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada

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Heidi and I had a rather fabulous time in Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago.
Brought a few photos and winnings home with us. Everything else stayed in Vegas.

Running to beat the sun

Would you like to shake hands with Thing One and Thing Two?

The ubiquitous Halloween polaroid

Crossing through the landscape at 1,000,000 mph

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Arches National Park




minus the arches

The Titan

Fisher Tower, near Arches NP.
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Smile, Mon!

Looks blue

 

So long to Summer

Summertime - Galaxie 500

Mike wants to ride his bicycle [worksafe version]

The other day I was reminded of the good old days when I would post all of those uncomfortable moments when I crashed on my bike. You know, for fun. Well I managed to squeeze a little something into my ride with Tony and Evan (who also just happened to have his POV video cam rolling). From the video it looks like I just fell over. I didn't. My handlebars twisted clear around so that I could precariously fall on them chest first as I pitched into a pile of rocks and logs (which my knees so carefully found). This crash left me two knees down, a nasty chest wound, and a very bent front brake lever.

So, here's one for the kids.

Mike Meets Dirt from E2 Interactive on Vimeo.

Thanks to Ev for the video!

For a brief but grizzly history of Mike's infamous bike carnage, follow the links (and be warned!), or click the biking tag. Enjoy!
LINK 1
LINK 2

Lauren & David

Sonic Youth

Titanium Expose - Sonic Youth

Push the button

Copter's in a bad, bad way...

Surface To Air - The Chemical ...

I could be dreaming

I Could Be Dreaming - Belle & ...

Uncle Felix

High, Low, In - Paris Combo

Sky Spinner and the world of tomorrow

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The Big Ship - Brian Eno

When heroes change professions

When Heroes Change Professions...

Look, Listen, Feel

Fiery Crash

Testing Kodak's newest color negative film, Ektar 100. To be honest, the boys were so wound-up that day I thought I had basically wasted a bunch of money. Apologies for the video resolution. I may post some of my favorites individually - which will eliminate some of the nasty pixelation seen in the video. Try clicking HQ for better quality and make sure audio is rolling loudly.

Sincere apologies to Andrew Bird for cutting his song...

Bronica SQ-A | Zenza Bronica 150mm/f3.5

Now and Then

[last year]

[Last year]

Still editing some photos from La Push and I couldn't shake the feeling that I had seen this scene before. Sure enough - last year. So, here are Marcus and Ian... again. Same beach. Same place on the beach (give or take a few meters). Same habit (Marcus) or phobia (Ian) of collecting things.

Uncanny.

Apparently my life is just a series of repeats. It could be a scene from La Jetee.

Although, if we are supposed to meet at an airport to observe my own death you'll have to pardon me if I opt out.

Two At A Time (Hidden Track) -...

Camera Obscura

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@Urban Lounge, SLC
[LINK]

Let's Get Out of This Country ...

A New Look

Doing a little virtual remodeling. After four years I figure it's about time.

Here's Marcus doing Milk Face.
Master of Subtlety.

Black Cab - Jens Lekman

Here come the waves

down by the sea

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St. Ann's Gold - Daniel Lanois

Aloha from Sunny Washington! [again]

Aloha from Sunny Washington!, originally uploaded by mothslayer.

Finally scanning some of the film I shot in La Push. Attrition took its toll on the photo log for this trip with the ocean playing the wicked nasty on my lenses, thus ruining several shots. I'm a dork.

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Land, Ocean, Sky

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Aloha from Sunny Washington!

Wish you were here.

OX4 - The Postmarks

He just won't get off my back

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Monkey Gone To Heaven - The Pi...

The Streets of Portland

We book-ended this year's La Push trip with a couple of nights with Josh and Teresa in Portland. So, here's a bit-sized summary:

Props:
+The Ruebens at Kornblatts were good, but the pickles were the best I've ever had. Ever. Pickles.
+Great friends, giving up their Tim's potato chips and rolling out the welcome futons (even the one that rolls back up on you!)
+Trolleys and Trains! Oh, how we've missed being able to cruise the city without needing a dumb car.
+A little late-night Portland radio - OPB anyone? Yip! Yip!
+Brilliant views from the 11th floor (courtesy of Josh's flip-flop).


Questionable:
+Getting hail when you planned for a light rain.


Awesome times! Big cheers to Josh and Teresa.

Jeane, If You're Ever In Portl...

Let the Good Times Begin

We're off on holiday. Will be back sometime!

Ghost Of His Smile - Sparkleho...

Vive l'automne: pt. 2

She's got opinions.

Dry The Rain - The Beta Band

Vive l'automne: pt. 1

Waking up to six inches of snow yesterday gave me a rather sickening bit of nostalgia for last autumn which, for several reasons, we didn't get to enjoy as much as we would have liked. So here's yet another post of me stickin' it to you Winter, wishing you'd just go away.

Mustard - Latin Playboys

Aaron plans his final move

"Hmmm. Time Travel Mode, Time Travel Mode... "

Softly, Marcus, Softly

Here's a little bit of escapism. The Feverish Devil Sickness has settled in at Chez Smith.

Survival gear includes (check all that apply):

3 boxes of tissues
Sports Night DVD [complete first season]
Nasal spray
1 bulk bag Kirkland tortilla chips
1 18oz. bottle of "special mix" salsa, aka "Daddy's Spicy"
1 vinyl LP "The Sleepy Strange" by Japancakes
1-2 three year-old boy(s) (second one may be necessary if first is unwilling)
1-2 pieces of cheese (to bribe boys if both are unwilling)
Camera
Soft-white 30-inch reflector
Large window, w/translucent drapes (optional)
Sick leave

Slinger

Here's Ian wearing his Broken Arm Disguise, trying out various poses for his Michael Mann feature debut.

(Older photo. He's had the cast off for several weeks.)

Red Firetruck

In response to a rash of requests from Marcus and Ian, I humbly present...

Red Firetruck

It's red. Trust me.

I'm an Artiste.
Reviews are forthcoming.

And the Good Times Too

Everything Merges with the Night

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So, in a sort of cheeky response to requests for photos of our new place... here is a polaroid night shot. With people. The weather warms a bit and they just show up to sit on the grass.

Brother on a bedroom bed

"Don't let Ian see you - he's got a broken arm..."
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Winter Hater

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Another scowly shot to you, Winter.
[Written in response to weatherbug's forecast of "snow... colder" for tomorrow]

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