by Joe | Dec 2, 2017 | Everything Else
| PHOTO BY THANASORN JANEKANKIT, FLICKR | THIS PHOTO BY THANASORN JANEKANKIT USES COLOR, SHAPE AND PERSPECTIVE TO ACHIEVE A STRIKING RESULT. The rectangular box that the man is holding works nicely with the similarly shaped building in the background, and both, through perspective, seem to be of a similar size. I really like the blue gradient of the right side of the photo and how it works with the lighter blue of the sky. Thanks, THANASORN JANEKANKIT! More Photos I Really Liked Today ...
by Joe | Dec 2, 2017 | Travelers, TV and Movies
LAST WEEK, WE SAW OUR FAVORITE TRAVELER TEAM SAVE THE WORLD. Well, not the entire world, but they did save billions of people, so close enough. In this episode, we get to shadow the Director for a day. 17 minutes of a day, actually, but it feels like longer. Spoilers ahead! Full Episode Gallery Full Episode Recap and Analysis Before I Get Into the Actual Episode THIS EPISODE BEGINS WITH A RECAP OF TREVOR EXPLAINING SOMETHING IMPORTANT about Traveler technology: “We can only go as...
by Joe | Dec 1, 2017 | Everything Else
THE SUPERMOON IS HERE AGAIN, and every time, it’s a treat to see. So don’t miss it. What’s a “supermoon”? “Supermoon”, is not an official astronomical term. Astronomers, according to Wikipedia, instead refer to it as “perigee syzygy of the Earth–Moon–Sun system”. While I appreciate the precise terminology, I think I’ll just stick with plain old “supermoon” for now. It gets the point across. A supermoon occurs when: The...
by Joe | Dec 1, 2017 | Everything Else
| PHOTO BY OTTO BERKELEY, FLICKR | THIS PHOTO BY OTTO BERKELEY IS STUNNING. Located in the Andaz Hotel in East London, this staircase is an example of absolutely beautiful architecture. This perspective is the perfect choice for this composition. Thanks, Otto Berkeley! More Photos I Really Liked Today Click here to see our other Photos of the...
by Joe | Nov 30, 2017 | Everything Else
| PHOTO BY RZLBD, FLICKR | THIS PHOTO BY RZLBD, IS BEAUTIFUL IN ITS SIMPLICITY. I really like abstract photography, and this is a great example of one reason why: Abstract photography can elevate everyday surroundings through composition and timing, making something you’d normally just glance at worthy of hanging on your well. The colors are really vibrant and striking, and the compositional choices of how much sky and building to include in the frame really make this photo work....
by Joe | Nov 30, 2017 | Mr. Robot, TV and Movies
LAST EPISODE, WE SAW STAGE 2 FINALLY GO OFF, and it wasn’t at all what we expected. I can’t say much more without major spoilers, so read on. Spoilers ahead! Full Episode Gallery Full Episode Recap and Analysis Leon, Trenton and Mobley Hang Out on a Sofa THIS EPISODE BEGINS by showing us a dead body on the floor of a house. The camera slowly turns as the TV news plays a report on the Stage 2 attacks, revealing where (and when) we are: The house shared by Mobley and Trenton (now...
by Joe | Nov 29, 2017 | Everything Else
| PHOTO BY AURÉLIEN ANDRE, FLICKR | THIS PHOTO, BY AURÉLIEN ANDRE, IS MORE INTERESTING THAN YOUR AVERAGE NATURE PHOTO. The Praying Mantis is a really interesting looking insect, but I prefer to see it back-lit, like in this photo. I really like the muted color palette as well, with just a hint of blue and yellow visible to highlight all the black. Thanks, Aurélien ANDRE! Click here to see our other Photos of the...
by Joe | Nov 28, 2017 | Everything Else
| PHOTO BY ROB BLANKEN, FLICKR | THIS PHOTO BY ROB BLANKEN, IS A BEAUTIFULLY, NATURALLY MONOCHROME. My favorite part of this photo is the color. I absolutely love the clean tan sea of plants, and it’s a bonus that it perfectly matches the fur of the deer. The depth of this photo is great, and I love that the composition features the peeking head of the deer in the perfect spot. Thanks, Rob Blanken! Click here to see our other Photos of the...
by Joe | Nov 27, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
| IMAGE FROM STARBUCKS | STARBUCKS JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE HOLIDAYS, and is releasing their second Holiday 2017 cup design (pictured above) tomorrow, November 28th, for a very limited time. This design continues the central theme of hands and giving that is present in Starbucks’ 2017 Holiday branding, featuring two hands forming a heart over a simple white-heart-on-red-cup background. Our trusted source tells us that Starbucks is sending their locations very limited...
by Joe | Nov 27, 2017 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
I JUST GOT THE CHANCE TO TRY THE VERY EXCLUSIVE STARBUCKS JUNIPER LATTE and it’s definitely a trip. Also, check out that snazzy black and gold Starbucks Reserve cup, which all hot Starbucks Reserve coffee bar drinks come in. Starbucks’ description of the Juniper Latte: “The beverage starts with Starbucks Reserve® Christmas brewed as espresso and steamed milk infused with a syrup made with dried juniper berries, sage and mandarin. The beverage is finished with latte art and a...