Category: Pictures
Again stolen from Shakespeare in Exile
I’ve always been a sucker for the beautiful ladies of Burlesque…
Dita Von Teese on CSI. Picture taken from Pocket Venus.
This one came from the Frou Frou Fashionista blog. I don’t know who she is, but I love this picture.
Now that we’re in the middle of January and everyone’s failing their new years resolutions and getting tired of being cold, I’ve decided to post some videos to remind you why you made those resolutions in the first place–because life is fun.
I find the first part, the frame narration, of this video more interesting than the guy’s quest, but that’s just me.
I’m pretty impressed with this kid. He’s the one who did the Pale Kid Raps Fast which has the epic lyrics: “If my baby’s gay, I’ll say/you go gay baby/work that crib/work that bib…” and ends with him improv-ing a meta chorus in which he sings about how fast he raps. The point is, he’s got talent. I’ve already watched this video three times.
And just to remind you not to have too much fun…
Stolen from Shakespeare in Exile
Girls In The Windows by Ormond Gigli, 1960
”In 1960, while a construction crew dismantled a row of brownstones right across from my own brownstone studio on East 58th Street, I was inspired to, somehow immortalize those buildings. I had the vision of 43 women in formal dress adorning the windows of the skeletal facade.
We had to work quickly to secure City permissions, arrange for models which included celebrities, the demolition supervisior’s wife (third floor, third from left), my own wife (second floor, far right), and also secure the Rolls Royce to be parked on the sidewalk. Careful planning was a necessity as the photography had to be accomplished during the workers’ lunch time!
The day before the buildings were razed, the 43 women appeared in their finest attire, went into the buildings, climbed the old stairs, and took their places in the windows. I was set up on my fire escape across the streeet, directing the scene, with bullhorn in hand. Of course I was concerned for the Models’ safety, as some were daring enough to pose out on the crumbling sills.
The photography came off as planned. What had seemed to some as too dangerous or difficult to accomplish, became my fantasy fulfilled, and my most memorable self – assigned photograph. It has been an international award winner ever since.
Most professional photographers dream of having one signature picture they are known for. “Girls in The Windows” is mine.”
Quote from Miss Wallflower
This photographer has an amazing story. How much do I want to be able to buy a print of this photograph?
From 
The Death of Glitter 