Fashion Faves – Ranya Mordanova
A model and a photographer, neither of whom I’ve heard of before – which isn’t difficult as I’m not quite the holder of boundless knowledge I sometimes make myself out to be – and a very nice photoshoot indeed courtesy of ru_glamour. The photographer is Yossi Michaeli and the model is Ranya Mordanova. Let’s take a look at some of the photos. I know exactly what you’re thinking when you look at this photo because I thought the same thing: where the hell is Ranya in this picture? The answer is that she’s just left of centre and if you look very carefully you might just spot her blonde hair towards the top. Dificult to see but well worth it when you spot it. This is clever work by Yossi and the stylists on the photoshoot to bring together floral camouflage wear and the interactive elements of magic eye pictures. It’s the sort of fashion photo that really appeals to a certain demographic: veterans of flower-based warfare who recuperated with the aid of puzzle books in early part of the twenty-first century. But I like it too. No trouble spotting the beautiful Ranya in this particular photo, though, thanks to my Merdar. It’s like Gaydar but for mermaids. Not that I’m a mermaid or merman or anything like that. I mean, I’ve got a very dry foot – my right one since you asked – but I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s scaly like a fish. I’m not slowly transforming into a merman and I’m not doomed to live my life as one-twentieth fish. I don’t think. Damn. Now I’m going to have to check the family tree and see if there’s any sealife in the blood. What I’m trying to say here is that I like Ranya’s dress. It’s pretty. The last photo I’ve picked to highlight is just one that shows how much fun Ranya and Yossi had on this particular fashion shoot: not very much at all it turns out. It’s difficult to know for certain what happened between model and photographer during the day but we can see that it culminated in Mordanova drinking herself into a stupor and Michaeli placing his unconscious model’s hand in a nearby pool in an attempt to make her pee herself. A foolish venture for two reasons: firstly, models eject all bodily waste from their bodies in small purses which are then auctioned for charity and, secondly, it’s an urban myth that this prank actually works at all. If you really want someone to wake up only to immediately set about urinating all over the place...
The Language Of Logitech
At work they were getting rid of some “surplus to requirements” webcams. I’m not a webcam person but free technology is free technology so I grabbed the best-looking of the hardware available and took it home. I’ve just downloaded the software for it and started the installation process. After some careful consideration I’ve decided that I’d like the interface for the webcam software to present itself in 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 as I’ve been trying to learn it for a while...
Street Photography By Mehedi Hasan
One of those fairly recent and beneficial features of Google+ has been the inclusion of posts in the main stream that have been +1ed by people you know; through it – because I mainly use Google+ for its photography network – I’ve discovered a lot of new photographers that I might otherwise have missed and this morning I stumbled upon the work of Bangladeshi photographer Mehedi Hasan. I’ve got a great love of street photography and any examples of it that highlight a culture or social standing significantly different from my own are especially outstanding in my opinion. So, without further ado, a selection of some of Mehedi Hasan’s pictures for your appreciation: This was the photo that first grabbed my attention. Great use of geometry to split the picture up and lead the eyes on a dance across the picture. There’s also an element of illusion in the shot where you’re not quite sure what you’re looking at at first. This picture contrasts for me the sense of deprivation in the area with an almost carefree attitude in the walking style of the girl. There’s a lot of skill in that activity. I know I certainly couldn’t do it. One of Mehedi Hasan’s first uploaded photos and I love this; I don’t know why but it conjures up feelings of romance with the two lovers locked up mere metres apart unable to quite reach one another. Elements of Romeo and Juliet too and the balcony scene. Mehedi Hasan is on Google+...
Russia: The Gayest Country On Earth
Hello Western peoples! I am being Rimsky Jobiluv, ambassador for Russia and here to promote this wonderful country in the face of intense criticism recently. This is being a tough job, no? But no. By now you have been hearing that Russia does not like the homosexuals and there are peoples who will be considering a boycott of Russia in the Winter Olympics. But this is silly! Russia loves the homosexuals! Russia is the gayest country on Earth and I am here to tell you how. Red Square You are knowing Red Square because it is in capital city and is very famous throughout the whole world but what about Orange Square? Orange Square is right next to Red Square! And there is Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet Square too! All the colours of the rainbow are in Russia. It is like being in Blackpool. But that isn’t being all! When you come in Moscow then you must enter the Pink Triangle and Brown Circle too. You will like it. Lesbians It is a true fact that Russia invented lesbians. Ladies who like to get inside ladies and inside them are smaller ladies. It is gang bang lesbian! You want souvenir of Russian lesbians? You ask for Matryoshka doll in shop. You will not go to prison because Russia loves lesbian ladies. Bears What is symbol for Russian strength? It is symbol of bear which is also name for hairy men. How can Russia not like homosexuals when Russia loves hairy men? It is crazy thought. When it gets cold in Siberia at night do you want to climb into bed and be warmed by a Russian bear? Yes you do if you want to live. Parades What are gay people liking to do? They are liking to dress nice and take part in a parade. This is what Russian people are liking to do too. Russia and gay people have much in common so it is no wonder that we love gay people so much. You can come to gay friendly Russia and wear a nice uniform and march in our colourful square and you will not be getting beat up. Putin Vladimir Putin is not a homosexual despite all the evidence. But this is not meaning Mister Putin does not like the gay people. For many years Putin has forgotten to wear a shirt. Maybe you have seen this and maybe you have lost your appetite? It is very cold in Russia and you will not forget your shirt if it is an accident so there is only being one reason: to turn women away from...
Not So Gentle Ben
CBS show-pitching office, February, 1965. “Come in and take a seat please, Mister… let’s see… Howard? Is that right?” “Yes. Thank you, thank you.” “Well, why don’t you get right down to it then? This is the CBS show-pitching office so let’s hear your pitch for a show.” “Thank you, thank you. Sorry, I’m very nervous.” “In your own time.” “Okay, my idea is this: it’s a family show…” “What do you mean by that, exactly? A show for the family, or featuring a family?” “Oh, sorry. Yes, er, both actually. Families will love this but it’s based around the adventures of a family.” “It’s not in space, is it? Only we’ve got one we’re launching later this year with a family called the Robinsons, a robot, and an old man with a thing for the youngest kid. It’s going to be called Pederast In Space unless the censors get their way. We’re hoping it will really fuel further interest in space exploration and aid with the formation of something called NAMBLA. I can’t tell you any more than that so keep it under your hat, hush-hush, right?” “Oh, yeah, sure. No problem. Er, no, no it’s not in space. But there are some similarities.” “Similarities is good. We’re much more likely to fund a pilot if we can remove the risk of doing anything new and exciting. Go on.” “Er, well, okay, so if you replace the robot with a bear…” “I like it!” “… and space with Florida…” “That could work I suppose.” “… then, well, that’s it. It’s a family show with adventures. Mom, pop, little kid, and bear.” “Hmmm.” “Mostly the little kid and the bear.” “Better!” “It, er, could boost tourism in Florida. And interest in bears.” “Interest in bears is good. Let me write that down. Interest. In. Bears. Lovely. And did you have any idea for potential actors? Anybody in particular you see playing any of these roles?” “Well, I know it’s a bit of a cheek but… my son?” “If he’s cheap then you can be as cheeky as you like. What’s he like?” “I’ve got a picture. Here.” “Thank you, has he had any acting… Good grief! What’s wrong with his face?” “That’s just the way he looks. I’ve written some details about him here.” “Okay, let’s have a… What!? You can’t call a kid that!” “Clint?” “Clint?! Oh! Oh! Yeah, it’s written in all capitals. Now I see. Whew! Yeah, that was crazy for a few seconds there. Oh right, so he has some experience then. Okay, okay. Maybe. Why don’t we move swiftly along then? You’ve got some...
Fashion Faves – Juju Ivanyuk
I must confess to not having heard of Ukrainian model Yuliya “Juju” Ivanyuk before but if there are two things that are guaranteed to grab my attention then those would be a great-looking photoshoot and sharing a nickname with something more typically attributed with West African witchcraft. Handy tip for up-and-coming models looking to catch my eye (there might be some; you don’t know for certain): “Macumba” is still not taken on the catwalks. To the photoshoot then, which comes – as it so often does – from Fashion Gone Rogue; Nihat Odabasi is the man behind the camera for this set of photos for Gizia. Retro meets science fiction in either a vintage vision of judo suits of the future or an outfit reminiscent of Logan’s Run. The latter, naturally, immediately brings to mind Jenny Agutter and I don’t think I need to say anything else. Don’t mind me. I’m just having a quick think about Jenny Agutter in Logan’s Run here. Anyhoo… great, sharp angles in the photo formed by the arm, the leg, and the set design. They have to be prominent to compete with Juju’s cheekbones. Lovely. For the second image an interesting – okay, disturbingly psychotic if we’re being honest – look from Juju which matches the rather odd clothing style being modelled; fur attached to part of what might be a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man by brass staples. It’s a bit steampunk, a bit cavemanpunk, and a bit inflatablefetishpunk. It should sell well in Turkey if I know the target audience of Gizia half as well as I think I do. For the last of Nihat’s photos I’ve chosen to look at it’s this one which showcases some great control of light on the well-designed set as well as an attractive contrast between the various lines and curves in the photo; more importantly is the way in which the picture – thanks to the way in which Yuliya is posing with this outfit – brings to mind a mermaid. Or, because of the colouring and lack of scales, maybe a half-woman, half-orca. Merwhale? Whalemaid? I can’t believe there isn’t a word of one of those things already. Anyway, don’t let that detract from your appreciation of the photo and don’t feel you should consider searching online to see if you can find the word for a human-mammal-fishy-mammal chimera just to show how smart you...
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