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Re: Eduardo Martins, The Fake War Photographer Who Tricked the World

sgoralnick — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:31:11 -0000

I'm not calling the news outlets anything. Simply explaining my take on the situation to someone who said they didn't understand the article. Perhaps you meant to start a new comment thread?

Re: Eduardo Martins, The Fake War Photographer Who Tricked the World

sgoralnick — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:53:02 -0000

Real person adopting an entirely manufactured identity as a conflict photographer. Seemingly all his images (including selfies) were lifted from different sources. He deleted his account, ceased communication, and "went into hiding" when he realized people caught on to his ruse, before his actual identity could be determined.

Re: Newest Bad Seamless Ad Makes Bad Gentrification Joke

sgoralnick — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:15:59 -0000

They're commercial signpainters (Check out Sky High Murals). Talented folks for sure, but in this capacity they are paid to replicate the artwork their clients give them. It's not like they came up with this or personally endorse it.

Re: The Best Travel Tripod

sgoralnick — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:04:01 -0000

Super curious to know what kind of camera you use...

Re: The Best Travel Tripod

sgoralnick — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:01:45 -0000

Thanks for posting this. I'm struggling to decide between the Manfroto and the MeFOTO. I also prefer flip locks and am interested in something as light as possible to reduce shoulder strain. It seems like such a silly thing, but I think the lack of a hook is a dealbreaker for me. Such a bizarre oversight on Manfroto's part. Honestly can't imagine why they would neglect to include one for the added stability. If I was shooting mirrorless like you I can see going without. The BeFree just doesn't seem stable enough for a 5D MkIII + 24-70 lens :/

Re: Brace Yourselves For Composting, Williamsburg

sgoralnick — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:53:10 -0000

Avocado pits are compostable! Just slow to break down in small-scale personal home composters (as would be bones, entire pizza boxes, and other things that are fine to toss into municipal food waste collection)

Re: Ask A Native New Yorker: Is It Wrong To Charge My Roommate More Than Half Our Rent?

sgoralnick — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:53:44 -0000

When first interviewing Craigslist folks as potential roommates, just be transparent and let them know what you're paying and what you're having them pay. That way they can decide whether it's fair or not, and you won't have to feel like you're hiding a deep dark guilty secret.

Re: Uber's Snow Storm Surge Pricing Gouged New Yorkers Big Time

sgoralnick — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 09:09:39 -0000

From the Uber site: "Use Uber to request a [yellow] taxi. Payment not included. Be sure to pay the driver."

Re: Uber's Snow Storm Surge Pricing Gouged New Yorkers Big Time

sgoralnick — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:10:31 -0000

Tried those things first of course, as I imagine many others did. There generally aren't cabs in my neighborhood, and 3 car service numbers were busy and repeated attempts couldn't get through. The 4th said a car was coming in 5, but 40 mins later it still hadn't showed up. Uber can be a good alternative in these particular circumstances (but luckily, so was the subway).

Re: Photos: The Most Spectacular Jack O'Lantern Blaze We've Ever Seen

sgoralnick — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:58:15 -0000

pssst... most of these are made of foam and reused every year.

Re: The Dirty Girls of Burring Man Gallery (25 pics)

sgoralnick — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:54:51 -0000

Hi. Please remove my photo from your site. Thanks.

Re: 10 Fantastic Instagram Users You Should Follow Right Now

sgoralnick — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:58 -0000

who's to say they aren't shooting with other cameras as well? have you checked out their blogs and portfolio sites? it's like saying that a novelist will be sorry for using twitter, as their writings will fade away forever. they're probably still exercising their craft with other tools and in other mediums simultaneously.

Re: Nick Cave’s Performance Installation for Grand Central Terminal

sgoralnick — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:10:26 -0000

Great post! However, Google doesn't create images, photographers do. Please credit your sources accurately :)

Re: Sitting Down With of Some of the World’s Most-Followed Instagram Users

sgoralnick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:47:45 -0000

TheDaily's offices are in NYC, I think it's more because of that than a vast conspiracy ;) I know they planned to do more cities, not sure why they never did. Possibly dropping budgets before the whole publication was shut down entirely...

Re: Sitting Down With of Some of the World’s Most-Followed Instagram Users

sgoralnick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:19:40 -0000

But yeah, a lot of the people (that I know of, anyway) that have large followings on IG also happen to be photographers in their professional lives. And there are a lot of professional photographers in New York, as well as a thriving tech community that are early adopters of social media platforms, apps, etc. I would imagine that those factors contribute to the phenomenon that you mention, but there are plenty of people from all over the world that are worth following. If you're ever at a loss, just go to the profile of someone whose photos you love, and check out the people that they follow.

Re: Sitting Down With of Some of the World’s Most-Followed Instagram Users

sgoralnick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:27:04 -0000

I know they were planning to do features in other cities. I would speculate that budgets ran out before they could, especially considering that they are folding altogether :(

Re: Sitting Down With of Some of the World’s Most-Followed Instagram Users

sgoralnick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:09:54 -0000

Really? Try @nineteenfiftyone posting from a refugee camp in South Sudan, @keithweaver from Atlanta, @hirozzzz from Tokyo, @twheat from Beijing, @laurenlemon from LA, @pauloctavious from Chicago, @thiswildidea from all over the 50 states, @worlddelulu from Colorado, @robinmay from Toronto, @cucinadigitale from Rome, @jn from Berlin, @vutheara from Paris, @robertjosiah from Kansas City, @croyable from The Hague, @cubbygraham from Seattle, @hellopoe from London, @benjaminhealth and @moneal from San Francisco, @tylersharpphoto from Dallas, @lizdevine from Portland, @marklobo from Brisbane, @adamsenatori from Madison, WI, @myfetchingfreckles from PA, @mchltckr from New Orleans, @brockdavis from Minneapolis, ... just to name a few :)

Re: 25 of the Most Wonderful Book Covers of the Year

sgoralnick — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:47:04 -0000

I do agree with the above commenter. If the whole point of the article is to highlight visual design, it seems incongruous for the accompanied information to consist entirely of the author, title, and plot summary. I'd love to see the names of the designers, illustrators, artists, and photographers, with links to their sites! These credits are always listed on the inside back flap of a hardcover, or lower back cover of a paperback. If googling, sleuthing on Amazon, or taking a quick trip to the closest bookstore would take too much time, then I'm sure a quick call to Word would be convenient. They can simply read the names to you :)

Re: Let's not forget Superstorm Sandy

sgoralnick — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:56:51 -0000

That's precisely the takeaway I was going for. Thanks so much for your thoughts, Larky.

Re: Petition Begs MTA To Bring Out G And L Shuttle Buses

sgoralnick — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:15:34 -0000

I've never seen buses so full. They are like sardine cans, people pressed up against the windshields, in the stairwells to the doors. Every stop has a crowd of people and no way to get on. It's not that there is an aversion to buses, it's that the B62 can't handle as much as a crowded rush hour subway train.

Re: The Perks of Having a Large Instagram Following

sgoralnick — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:29:38 -0000

Hey there. I was actually a photographer before Instagram was around, not a photographer "because" I am using it. It's a platform that lots of other photographers use to share their personal cellphone shots as daily updates :)

Re: Brooklyn Girl Raises Nearly $1500 For Her Birthday Party On Kickstarter

sgoralnick — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:46:04 -0000

Sounds like another one of the type of events (like the idiotarod, no pants subway ride, public pillow fight, etc etc) that give this city a bit of fun and spirit for the sake of doing something lighthearted and creative that people (especially gothamist commenters) just love to hate on. It saddens me to see Gothamist editors starting out with the crumedgeon-ness. Have your hateful commenters made you jaded? Say it ain't so!

Kickstarter is full of art projects and non charity-related events looking for funding. The beauty of it is that if there's something you're not into, no need to give away your cash to it and it shouldn't affect you.

Re: My abortion

sgoralnick — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:50:14 -0000

Great post, Nora. Very brave of you to share :)

Re: Photos: More From The Idiotarod

sgoralnick — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:28:22 -0000

it should be noted that photos #8, #9 and #10 are not from this past weekend, they are from several years ago (there was no splattery ketchup-food-slime throwing this year).

Re: http://www.noraleah.com/post/2689642944

sgoralnick — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:58:03 -0000

rather than a yes or a no, i will offer the advice i gave to my younger brother (who, when he was 17.95, had a "brilliant" idea for a terrible tattoo):

I don't want to sound like [nagging adult in your life], and I understand and support the need to grow and differentiate and be in charge of making radical decisions. But as your older sibling, in all my infinite wisdom, feel I have the right to just one request. Here is my challenge to you: wait just 2 years. What you are choosing to do is a relatively permanent body modification*. You'll be living with it for decades, so waiting a measely 2 years shouldn't make a difference. IF, on your 20th birthday you still think it's the best idea ever, I will support your batshitcrazy piercing. If you decide not to go through with it after all, I promise not to say "I told you so".

*basically still applies in this case?