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Re: Subway Deserts v2

Chris Casciano — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:32:14 -0000

I understand it may be not" much", but the point of a visualization like this is to have clear indicator of what "won't affect [...] much" actually is. Like a few missing stops creating deserts (York St, noted in other comments) I am curious to see the how planning may or may not create temporary-subway-deserts.

Re: Subway Deserts v2

Chris Casciano — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:59:57 -0000

Being subject to A/C rerouting and F/G closures in lower manhattan and south brooklyn, I'd be curious to see how fastrack / weekend station closures impact the map. And I'm sure there's folks curious to see a simulated L train closure. Either data set might be interesting input into conversations of impact of MTA work.

Re: Nostalgia for the Present, Being Present and the Rise of the Faux Vintage Photo

Chris Casciano — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:59:34 -0000

I want to put some real thought into this idea, but as I've explained the draw to these filters, particularly in instagram, is that it isn't so much a nostalgia as it is part of the vocabulary.

On the vintage look specifically...Though iphone 4 cameras are great for many things, the quick instant action of a snap on the phone, upload on the fly, share to friends isn't really the same "photography" as I do with other camera, it is more an attempt to note take, or communicate the moment and the feeling to my friends. So there, if it is early morning and the sun is just cutting through the air I'll play up the desaturated/washed out look to offset the fact that the camera is in many ways pretty "dumb" and I'm not getting that effect communicated. Same way with flowers or colorful things I'll punch up the color, because often the subtlety and crispness of a more "modern" image taken with my "modern" camera and lens is again lost in that baseline image shrunk down and sent over the wire.

On the photograph vs. living life side, I think there are many moment where I hide behind the lens, but I have to say, it also keeps me looking at things and paying attention where I otherwise didn't without a camera in my pocket or on my shoulder 24/7.

Re: Fujifilm Finepix X100 giveaway

Chris Casciano — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:53:43 -0000

great contest!

Re: A Photographers Challenge: Unique Bicycle

Chris Casciano — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:26:44 -0000

Its the "Urban Escape Vehicle" in action...

http://flic.kr/p/7AX9Uu

Re: AT&T Website Stops Selling iPhone in New York City [REPORT]

Chris Casciano — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:06:40 -0000

The AT&T site doesn't show any iPhones for NJ zip codes along the Hudson like 07010 [Cliffside Park], 07020 [Edgewater] & 07030 [Hoboken]

Spot check a few towns west into NJ and phones appeared

Re: Transporting a camera when riding a bicycle

Chris Casciano — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:50:59 -0000

Nice post Scott. My 2¢ from doing this for a few years:

Though saddle bags or handlebar bags look like a great option for bikers, there's some concern about vibration and gear banging around. Is it a real problem - I can't say, but I do feel safer carrying a DLSR & gear on my body somewhere.

I've got 2 ways I do that these days -- my absolute favorite bag [this month] is the LowePro Inverse 100 AW; its a waistpack so my back stays open and cool; its got the rainfly if the weather turns; it will hold a dslr with an extra lens with room for a few extras; has straps on the bottom for a light tripod. The best part for biking is that the waist belt is solid and wide and with the straps cinched it doesn't bounce around on me. I'm sure I've put a few hundred miles on it now.

My other setup - if i've carrying more gear or more non-camera stuff - isn't really a camera bag. I have a great northface backcountry skiing/alpine bag with straps intended for skis or snowboards [think tripod], pouch for a hydration system [water], and again cinches solidly with or without a load. In the bottom of the pack I've taken the 3 section padded camera insert out of a crumpler bag [they may sell this separately] so while the backpack doesn't have padding or any stiffness I know my camera gear is safe.

The Sinking Barge [where the insert came from] is nice, but its big and stiff and doesn't compress much when not full. It also doesn't hold a tripod at all [currently]. Its nice if I need a laptop too, but that's for work & not biking.

Re: $75,000 USD in the bag with two days to go – help us hit $100,000 USD!

Chris Casciano — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:37:22 -0000

This is wonderful news for a great cause. The books I received were just a bonus.