Welcome to the New and Improved eecue.com!
This weekend I quietly rolled out the latest version of this website. I completely redesigned and reprogrammed it and along the way I added a ton of new features.
Over the years I have released several iterations of eecue.com with various feature enhancements along the way. This release is my most ambitious yet. Some of the highlights include much bigger images, print ordering with greatly reduced prices, enhanced navigation and tagging and much more.
Here is a fairly complete list of new features:
- Nice BIG images.
- Gesture and keyboard navigation. When you're viewing images or blog posts, try using your arrow keys to navigate through the images. Fun stuff. On iPads/iPhones/other iOS based devices swiping left and right accomplishes the same function.
- Full HTML5 implementation using HTML5 Boilerplate.
- Enhanced tag cloud and tag viewing.
- Better archive system, showing photos, blog posts and tweets.
- Prints of every photo in my entire archive are available for purchase. Click on the BUY PRINT / LICENSE button. Now with much lower prices!
- Shorter URLs for tweeting/linking goodness: http://eecue.com/p/30389/
- Improved cacheing for faster browsing.
- Aggregated home page displaying blog posts, tweets, links, photos and videos.
- Replaced missing flickr image embeds in my blog with local versions of said images.
- 1024px wide interface for iPad glory.
- Removed all advertising from entire site. Please buy prints to help offset my hosting cost!
There is more to come, I still have a bunch of features I will be adding in my free time over the next few weeks. In addition to those features I have tons of photos to post and dozens of blog posts that I've been meaning to write.
Let me know if you have any issues with the site in the comments below or by emailing me directly.
view from my balcony, captured by my new iPhone 4 http://flic.kr/p/8vjpLD [8:33 am]
finished reading titus andronicus this weekend, reading worse than war. heavy stuff. [9:38 am]
if you're in the UK check out my photos in this month's Wired UK article on @lasers_llnl NIF. frickin' laser beams! [8:50 am]
off to shoot photos for @wbtla's youth camp. beta-launched a big project for @Cartifact last night. good times. [8:46 am]
feels really good to be back on my early schedule. so much more productive like this. [5:22 am]
check out this hot new dj deacon mix: atom smashers volume 1: mp3: http://bit.ly/aZ7pTQ tracklisting/art: http://bit.ly/dakBz5 [2:05 pm]
links for 2010-08-16
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check out this hot new dj deacon mix: atom smashers volume 1: mp3: http://bit.ly/aZ7pTQ tracklisting/art: http://bit.ly/dakBz5
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matisyahu played the Stubbs BBQ album but with mostly different music. awesome. http://flic.kr/p/8sJrts
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ok so matisyahu, so far, has played dubstep, techno and punk along with the usual good stuff. wow. http://flic.kr/p/8sF91P
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oh yeah... matisyahu live at club nokia. good stuff. http://flic.kr/p/8sELqR
matisyahu played the Stubbs BBQ album but with mostly different music. awesome. http://flic.kr/p/8sJrts [11:02 pm]
ok so matisyahu, so far, has played dubstep, techno and punk along with the usual good stuff. wow. http://flic.kr/p/8sF91P [10:38 pm]
oh yeah... matisyahu live at club nokia. good stuff. http://flic.kr/p/8sELqR [10:06 pm]
Follow the team behind @wired's photography blog, Raw File: @rawfileblog @kaxline @jonsnyder @eecue @brookpete [12:11 pm]
found some good art. thanks to gronk: http://flic.kr/p/8rSP47 [9:09 pm]
wow so artwalk is packed with people.... and horrid art. surely there must be something good, right? inverse square law of quality to people [8:22 pm]
just ran to a couple who live in my building on their way to the Hollywood Bowl. he plays timpani and she the violin in the LA philharmonic [7:23 pm]
for the first time in what feels like a year, i'm heading out to check out art walk. [6:32 pm]
hello there bug on my window. http://flic.kr/p/8rsGRi [12:24 pm]
ludobites did not disappoint. wow. http://flic.kr/p/8r4G7j [8:14 pm]
super excited, @5thandspring gave us her reservation at ludobites tonight. thank you so much! @peneloper and i are thrilled. [5:54 pm]
links for 2010-08-08
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wow this 96 bottle of beringer is total win. wish I was sharing this with @peneloper http://flic.kr/p/8qqxqG
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ah the steaks have arrived. a porterhouse medium rare from bob's market http://flic.kr/p/8qni74
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the menu from cabs and carnivores. my wine, not listed, is a '96 behringer special reserve cab. http://flic.kr/p/8qnerp
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awesome selection for the Cabs and Carniores party. http://flic.kr/p/8qmrpz
wow this 96 bottle of beringer is total win. wish I was sharing this with @peneloper http://flic.kr/p/8qqxqG [9:01 pm]
ah the steaks have arrived. a porterhouse medium rare from bob's market http://flic.kr/p/8qni74 [8:49 pm]
the menu from cabs and carnivores. my wine, not listed, is a '96 behringer special reserve cab. http://flic.kr/p/8qnerp [8:43 pm]
links for 2010-08-04
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this is pretty cool, would be great if it worked: The American Nations Plan http://bit.ly/aw606d #amnat
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RT @CourageCampaign: We Won! Judge Walker rules #Prop8 unconstitutional! Donate now to defend the decision. http://bit.ly/9k2hsb #lgbt
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RT @DailyIntel: We hear U.S. District Court Judge Walker has ruled Proposition 8 unconstitutional http://nym.ag/9lNW4y
links for 2010-08-03
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hacker wonderland: #defcon 18 in photos: http://bit.ly/9B3f4B just went live
links for 2010-08-01
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beat caesar's challenge and a ninja. now just need a pirate, a hidden journalist and echelon. #defcon http://flic.kr/p/8oqtvW
links for 2010-07-30
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yep. clearly the best #Defcon badge ever. thanks @ninjanetworks http://flic.kr/p/8o12Hu
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the flashing of the @ninjanetworks badges. #Defcon http://flic.kr/p/8nSQLR
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RT @ninjanetworks: Very important info on the "Ninja Party" mode of your #DEFCON 18 badge. http://bit.ly/cl2UF5 Please RT and share this.
links for 2010-07-28
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check out the exclusive first look at the @ninjanetworks defcon badge on @wired http://bit.ly/cRUb4E
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got my @nullspacelabs #defcon breathalyzer badge. very cool. can't wait to get my @ninjanetworks badge ! http://flic.kr/p/8npanU
links for 2010-07-24
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this awesome painting cost my friend $0.50 on eBay plus shipping from china and stretching. moosesheepwolf. win. http://flic.kr/p/8maX2C
links for 2010-07-23
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RT @andysternberg: RIP Daniel Schorr - one of my all-time fave journalists - dead at 93. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?st ...
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oh oh oh oh new tron legacy trailer: http://yhoo.it/azvDCY
links for 2010-07-13
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hello from puerto rico. ok now back to our regularly scheduled vacation. http://flic.kr/p/8ioG3q
links for 2010-07-11
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view from our hotel in ft lauderdale. now it's time to cruise! http://flic.kr/p/8hFqWf
Coachella Photos
This weekend I will be shooting photos at Coachella. I've covered the show the last few years for Wired, and some of my shots have ended up in other places like URB and BoingBoing. This year one of my photos (below) will grace the cover of the Coachella Camping Guide, being put together by URB.This year I released an update to the Official Coachella iPhone app and created a streamlined Coachella Android app as well.
Here are some of my favorite photos from Coachellas past:
Click here to see more of my Coachella Photos...
Death Valley In Bloom With The Desert Explorers
Last weekend my lovely wife Penelope and I took a trip to Death Valley for the Desert Explorers Rendezvous. The Desert Explorers are a group of fun, knowledgeable folks who like to spend time exploring the desert. The exploration frequently involves 4WD vehicles traveling over challenging terrain through beautiful scenery in and around Southern California. I've written about the Desert Explorers before.This year's Rendezvous took place at the Amargosa Hotel and Opera House. The hotel is located in a unique and historic town, currently with a population of three, called Death Valley Junction.
The photos below are from a day trip we took through Death Valley. We hit dirt between Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek, heading up Echo Canyon road. Along the way we saw wildflowers, petroglyphs and drove up a rock waterfall, a very difficult part of the road. We eventually ended up in the city of Amorgosa, Nevada after traveling roughly 40 miles on a 4WD trail.
Here are some photos from the trip, as you can see the flowers are starting to bloom. I would say this weekend or next would be the perfect time to see them in all their glory:
Happy Valentines/Nursiversary To My Lovely Wife Penelope
A year ago today my lovely wife Penelope and I were also staying in San Francisco. She had just taken the nursing exam known as the NCLEX. We were both eagerly awaiting news of the results of her test, which are posted on the California Nursing Board's website. Early Valentines morning she woke me up excitedly and told me the wonderful news. She passed, my wonderful wife was a nurse!My reaction: "BEST VALENTINES DAY EVER.... @peneloper IS A NURSE! SHE PASSED HER NCLEX!!!! WOHOOOOOO!!!!!!".
I just want you (and the whole world) to know how much I love you, sweetie. Thank you so much for your hard work, companionship and most importantly your sweet, caring love.
Penelope and I in our matching Search and Rescue team jackets.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe was beautiful and I couldn't help but to pull over and take some photos during our drive around the lake. These were taken on the Nevada side.
Snow covered boulders make for a beach on Lake Tahoe.
Waterhouse Peak in Lake Tahoe
After three nights of camping in Death Valley it was time for the second portion of our vacation: Lake Tahoe. Penelope found an amazing bed and breakfast called the Fireside Lodge. We will definitely be returning to stay here in the future.On our first night we had dinner at a restaurant called Evan's, which is right across the street from the Fireside. Our waiter was really cool and he suggested a good place to go skiing or snow-shoeing that the locals love called Waterhouse peak in Luther Pass.
The next morning we drove up to Luther Pass, parked, put on our snowshoes and started up to the peak. The hike was several miles, but the fun part was the 1700 feet of elevation we gained. It was great, strenuous snowshoeing. It took two hours to reach the peak and an hour to make it down. Fun stuff!
The view from Waterhouse peak is stunning.
Tucki Mine in Death Valley
After driving through Emigrant Pass, we decided to take a side trip to Tucki Mine. The four-wheel drive road to the mine is about 9 miles long and fairly rough in some places. It was a nice drive on a beautiful canyon road, some of which was covered with snow. Once we reached the mine we ate lunch and checked out the cabin that the National Park Service keeps maintained for emergency use.
The Park Service maintains this cabin at the Tucki Mine in Death Valley
Death Valley Snow: Emigrant Pass
After camping at the Wildrose campsite on Saturday night, Penelope and I hit the road around 8 A.M. We took Emigrant Pass into Death Valley. On our way in we passed a ranger on the snow-covered road. I waved, he nodded and that was that.Later on we discovered that the road we were on was actually closed, he was headed in to lock the gate on the other side! I'm guessing he saw our vehicle and wasn't worried. The road was beautiful. There was about six inches of snow covering the pavement and the ground was white as far as the eye could see. It was really amazing.
We took a side trip to Skidoo mine. We made it about 5 of the 10 miles when we decided to turn around. We were driving through three foot deep snow drifts on a steep, narrow mountain road with sheer cliffs off to the side. We had chains, but didn't need them as we weren't slipping at all, but I decided it just wasn't worth the risk so we turned around at a great lookout point.
Emigrant Pass is covered with snow after a big snowstorm the night before.
Trona Pinnacles
On our way to Death Valley, my lovely wife Penelope and I took a detour to check out the Trona Pinnacles. It was raining pretty heavily and the road was a flooded muddy mess. Our trusty FJ Cruiser handled the gooey clay beautifully.
The Trona Pinnacles jut out of the ground behind a river of muddy water in the foreground.
Prints Now Available And New LA River Photos
After many many requests I now have prints available for purchase online. You can buy prints of my work here on my PhotoShelter page. I currently have some of my recent galleries up there. I plan to put nearly all my work up in the near future so keep checking back here for updates.New LA River Photos
Recently a friend of mine took me on a tour of the Los Angeles River. He is working on one of the bridge widening projects and we drove between several of the projects his company is bidding on. Of course we stopped at each bridge along the way:
Click here to see the rest of the Los Angeles River at Dawn photos.
Station Fire In Photos
Last night I stood on my balcony in Downtown Los Angeles and saw the Station Fire burning in the hills. I jumped in my car and headed towards JPL. This time instead of robots trying to get out of the sand or high-tech radar systems, I would be photographing fire. A giant fire, making its way down towards NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory:
The Station Fire burns out of control separated by a single ridge above the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
After photographing the fire from below JPL, I decided to head up into the hills to shoot a bit closer to the action.
A firefighter waits for the Station Fire to cross the gully separating it from the home he is protecting.
Sakura Crossing View
I took these photos the other night from our balcony. We're very happy with the view.
Republic of Texas Biker Rally
Our short trip to Austin last weekend happened to coincide with the Republic of Texas Biker Rally. I don't own a motorcycle and am not a biker. This didn't prevent me from enjoying some of the great motorcycles on display in Downtown Austin.Penelope, her brother and his girlfriend hit some bars during the rally. Of course I had my camera with me.
Click here to see the "Republic of Texas Biker Rally" photos...
Cathedral of Junk
As I mentioned yesterday, I love junk. Last weekend, my wife and I visited her brother in Austin and on our last day there we took a trip to the Cathedral of Junk.The Cathedral of Junk is basically a giant sculpture in Vince Hanneman's backyard. It's open to the public on most days and entry is free, although donations are accepted. The cathedral is an amalgamation of thousands of random pieces of junk including electronics, bicycles, toys, lamps, bottles and more. It's actually quite beautiful to look at and fun to climb on.
I shot some HDR photos of it using my trusty Canon 5D Mark II and 16-35 f/2.8 L II lens. As usual I combined the +/- 2 EV bracketed shots with Photomatix. The results are after the jump.
Click here to see the "Cathedral of Junk" photos...
If you have an opinion about me embedding the larger sized photos please let me know by leaving a comment. Enjoy!
June Gloom Series: Part 6/6: HDR Scrapyard
I love junk. One of my first jobs was working at the world's most amazing junkyard: The Black Hole.Over the years I have photographed some really cool junkyards including Norton Sales and APEX Electronics. I am always on the lookout for cool places with giant piles of interesting junk. If you happen to know of any particularly cool junkyards let me know in the comments below.
A few weeks ago when I was shooting my June Gloom series in Vernon, I came across a metal recycling yard. On a whim I walked in with my camera and tripod and asked if I could take some photos. As it turned out they were fine with that. I made my way through the giant piles of aluminum, copper and steel scrap and captured the HDR images you'll find after the jump.
