The Scott Polar Research Institute in the University of Cambridge has made their archive of some historic images of polar explorations in the turn of 20th century public. Shots made on glass plates in 1911 are still as vivid as photos taken today.
Just found this from a friend's facebook post. A cute little robot who insists finishing his job amid the heretic adventure of WALL-E and the humanity.
Many people say this building is not "harmonious" with the surrounding because of its color glass and wavy shape. I spent over 10 years studying and working at CU so my view should count.
I think being harmonious with the surrounding = boring and making no contribution to the scene. This building occupies the center of the scene if you look up the hill from outside the train station. The architect didn't let the chance of making a good use of this position slip away. If you look closely and think about it, this building is designed to be the focal point of the scene viewed from outside but merge with the surrounding when viewed from the other side.
If you look at it from outside the train station (by the bridge that goes nowhere), this building adds a colorful focal point to the scene.
However, if you look at the Science Center from NA or UC you won't spot this building easily because it merges with the surrounding very well in terms of color and shape from that side.
It is way better than the Hyatt hotel by the train station. This glassy piece of shit destroys the view of the Shatin valley from NA and Science Center, at the same time spoils the landscape of CU viewed from the Racecourse or the highway.
The annoying security locks inside the building is another story. Most likely it has nothing to do with the architect.
Salute to the architect (I can't find who he is in CU's website) and the administrators who approved this design.
This photo is taken by my dear Sue using the camera her dad bought to take pictures of her when she was born.
I've spent too much time at work lately. Just want to get away on my own. My colleague was selling a couple of half price ski tickets for Ragged Mountain. It is only 2 hours away. I snatched them without thinking too much. I didn't even bother to get someone to go with me and I spent a quiet day on the snow.
It turned out they have a very scenic green trail. I had 3 runs on it.
The resort closes after next weekend. Perhaps I will go again and use the other ski ticket.
It was March 8 and it had been snowing since the day before. I arrived at my lab and dropped my gloves and my hat by the window to let them dry.
Hopefully this snow marks the end of the winter.
Taken by Olympus 35RCOishii at Chestnut Hill is probably the most authentic and best sushi bar in Boston area. There is only 1 L-shape sushi bar and a small round table. It was a Thursday night and three sushi chefs and 3 waitresses served about 15 people at a time.
The sushi was very good, but it was the toro tatar and the grilled yellowtail that were most impressive. I have never had grilled fish with skin so crispy and flavored and meat so soft and juicy.
March 5, 2009. Oishii sushi bar at Chestnut HillSomehow I like the number 7.
Taken by Nikon 28Ti using Ilford Delta 400. Developed by Arista D-76 at room temperature for 14 minutes.