An old temple photo (Durf.org (Durf)) by Durf

Taken at Jindaiji in the late nineteenth century. Not. Actually it was taken at Jindaiji a few years ago (the original is here) and run through this cool online “old photo generator” called the ???????????? (Bakumatsu old photo generator). Perfect for making your shots of Kabukicho neon last weekend look like they belong in an Isabella Bird book.

(Hat tip to Asiajin for this one.)

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Posted in: japan , photo , web

Personalized Moo cards (Kilala.nl (Cailin Coilleach)) by Cailin Coilleach

A few months ago I stumbled upon the Moo Card phenomenon. Moo in this case, is a company that lets you print a hundred individually personalized calling cards for about 15 euros. Each card can be completely unique, giving you the option to hand out all kinds of personal memories to people.

Taking an easier, more business-like way out I've chosen two variations of the Kilala.nl graphic as the basis for my cards. On the back it mentions my name (IRL and nickname), website and e-mail address. I thought it might be handy to have personal calling cards. Who knows when I may need them?

My Moo Cards arrived a few days ago and I have to say I'm impressed: the card stock is thick and sturdy and the printing's done pretty nicely. The cards are smaller than I expected though: as long as a standard business card, but only half as high.

Posted in: calling card , moo , moo cards , personal , photo

This is one of my favorite pictures by Lewis Hine (Punkadyne Labs (Punkwalrus))

There was a time in our nation's history, less than 100 years ago, where small children were a source of cheap labor.  Many of these kids got paid a few cents a day, and many impoverished parents depended on their income just to keep food on the table. This is one of the reasons they have truancy laws; many of these kids were taken from school where they might have learned enough to have a better life. Often, if these kids did go to school, it was after a night shift, and many of them simply fell asleep in class because it weas the only time they really got sleep.

One of the most haunting items about this picture is a child, turning away from the dull and grime of her work, and facing the outside with a blank stare that hides just the hint of a wistful look. Like we're watching childhood dying. Posted in: factory , hine , photo , sewing