World Press Photo

The World Press Photo contest has announced their 2006 winners. The work is fantastic as usual; some images are especially poignant. Take some time to look at the other photos too. It's a moving (both beautiful and horrible) way to review what happened in the world last year. And if you ever have the chance, I really recommend seeing the photos in person. The exhibit travels to different cities throughout the year.

Also on the subject of documentary photography is a great interview with Simon Norfolk, who has some tremendous work.

The Abandoned Island of Gunkanjima

These photographs are very, very nice. Unbelievable location.

North Korean Vacation

You might be surprised to find out North Korea offers several tour packages. Here's a absolutely fascinating travelouge with plenty of pictures from a Russian who went there in 2004. The English translation is mostly adequate, but the Russian version is much better, if you can read it.

Rather brilliant

He's got some other good ones too, like "Hyperactive".

MC Ahmadinejad seys, "Dem rims keep spinnin even after the centrifuges stop."

From The Arms Control Otaku.

Nostalgic Glass update

I just finished a new photo project on the old Dallas Public Library
buildings downtown. It's more interesting than it sounds, really.