Spramp Shots: Squirr vs. the Blanket

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Squirr loves his blanket.

Sundown

six twenty nine (Source)

This short video clip is incredibly beautiful. It's called six twenty nine by antimethod (cole rise) - It was posted on the Flickr blog. I love it.

So pretty and very calming.

Flickr Does Videos

Carwash (Source)

Everybody these days is going video. I'm not quite sure what to make of Flickr's foray into the video world. Flickr is such a great photography tool, but will it be for video? I just don't know. Flickr members will be able to upload only 90 second videos (150mb limit). According to the Flickr blog, "... what quickly bubbled up was the idea of 'long photos,' of capturing slices of life to share." The fine print: Only Flickr Pro Members will be allowed to upload vids, but everyone can view 'em.

Seeing as though I'm wont to procrastinating, it wouldn't surprise me if I got obsessed with Flickr's new video feature. I just need a better camera.

Apologies for the crappy carwash video - my camera phone sucks.

Check it:
Flickr
Flickr Video FAQ

Spramp Hodgepodge 7: But Is It Art?

The $57 Million Guennol Lionness (Source: Sotheby's)

I'm in an artsy sorta-mood ... Here are a few things that caught my eye today. Of course, it's art ...

• Tiny Sculpture Brings $57 Million, AP (December 5, 2007)
• If the Copy Is an Artwork, Then What’s the Original?, New York Times (December 6, 2007)
• Edit your photos! On Flickr!, Flickr Blog (December 4, 2007)
• Art Basel Miami: Let the Fairs Begin!, Art Fag City (December 5, 2007)
• Simulations of Ailing Artists’ Eyes Yield New Insights on Style, New York Times (December 4, 2007)

Check It: The Anne Bonny

The Anne Bonny, Screenshot of Homepage (Source)
I've been trying to catch up on my pile of The Seattle Times. I've gotten a free daily subscription, which has become more overwhelming than anything else. Free is free, I guess, so I shouldn't complain. I stumbled upon a really great article about The Anne Bonny, a store that sells "Art, Home Accoutrements, and Dead People's Furniture," based out of Seattle. I like the idea that drove the owner Spencer Moody to start the store...something like: "F*ck it, I'm starting a store, and I'm selling what I f*cking" want!" It's not only an eclectic store, but also a venue for arts and music. I love that. I'm in the process of trying to translate that ethos into my own life ... stay tuned and check out the The Anne Bonny if you're ever in Seattle.

The Anne Bonny
1355 East Olive Way
Seattle WA 98122

Check it:
"Retail Notebook: What he likes is what he sells: The Anne Bonny trades on eclectic tastes," Seattle PI (September 21, 2007).

Also check:
The Anne Bonny Homepage
and for fantastic images from The Anne Bonny - The Anne Bonny Flickr Page.