I’m not a lawmaker, nor do I have a lot of money to donate to the causes that matter to me. I do, however, have access to cameras, editing software and actors, so I do my part to boost the signal by sometimes making videos about important causes, which is what prompted me to make this short PSA-style commercial.
The time has come for common-sense gun legislation in America.
#neveragain
*sploosh*
I didn’t dare hope that they would ever make a DoW3, after the collapse of Relic, but ZOMG it’s happening. I’ve been dying to see what DoW would be like with the updated Relic engine (like the one they used for Company of Heroes 2) and they’re saying they’ll bring back basebuilding? Lovelovelovelovelove.
As many of you know, I have a special place in my heart for space simulators. Recently, much of that love has gone to “Elite: Dangerous”, a space flight sim of amazing proportions. As such, I thought it would be neat to celebrate my 35th birthday by traveling to a star, in-game, that would just now be receiving the light from our sun that had been cast on the day that I was born. Thus, here is the (probably realistic) view of Sol, as seen from Zeta Herculis, a star some 34.9ly from Earth. I will almost certainly never get to experience this view in reality, but in so many ways it is still just as humbling that I am able to view it in a virtual space.
That teeny, tiny blue dot at the center? Not the white one, but that super tiny blue one. That’s not just us, that’s Earth, plus the Sun and 7 other planets. All of that, in a dot you can blot out with a needle head from a system that’s practically next door, and we think we’re so cool. Pffft.
Photo by Drayke Larson – Photosynthetique.com
Day 5 of 5: Haus of Elle collection.
Haus of Elle is a clothing and accessories line inspired by a dark aesthetic with a modern edge.
The new collection from Haus of Elle celebrates a strong independent style conscious individual’s sultry moods realized using superior craftsmanship and materials with bespoke artisan hand finishing techniques. All pieces are individually designed and carefully handcrafted by Lauren Roberts in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Photo by Drayke Larson – Photosynthetique.com
Day 4 of 5: Tyler Vucinovich
Tyler Vucinovich is a senior in the apparel design and development program at the university of Wisconsin stout. The collection, “old profession, new style” was inspired by the red light district in Amsterdam and the loose morals of the jazz age.
You can view Tyler’s entire collection from Full Fashion Panic on my Flickr page!
Photo by Drayke Larson – Photosynthetique.com
Day 3 of 5: Salem’s Scissors’ collection “Circo”
“Circo” is all about the fun and discovery that one feels while attending a circus event as a child. It’s about all that magic, color and movement that one should never forget about as an adult. It tries to bring back that childish way of dressing fun yet staying stylish while expressing through our similar silhouette, with new patterns and elements.
Photo by Drayke Larson – Photosynthetique.com
Day 2 of 5: Kayley Johnson’s line, “Singularity”
Kayley Johnson attended MCTC where she acquired a certificate in Apparel Technology. She transferred to Stout and studied in London through their apparel program. “Singularity” is a take on futuristic fashion, inspired by mecha armor and the neon city lights.
You can see images from “Singularity” at Full Fashion Panic here, and you can also see images from the shoot I did with Kayley taken in April here.
This last Sunday was the annual Full Fashion Panic show, one of my absolute favourite fashion events of the year! Every year it highlights the incredible work of designers who are up-and-coming as well as the established artists, all under the supervision of designer Samantha Rei and Dr. Frenchy Lunning.
Photo by Drayke Larson – Photosynthetique.com
The 2015 show featured 5 talented designers so I will be posting images from the collections of 1 each day this week. At the end of the week, I’ll be posting many of the images to my Facebook page but to see them all, you’ll need to go to PhotoSynthetique on Flickr.
First up is Xee Vang, whose work is inspired by Asian street fashion. The bright and beautiful colours create a cohesive collection that is fun and stylish.
You can check out the entire set of images here on my Flickr account.
The CONvergence convention in Bloomington has become one of Minnesota’s biggest and 2015 was my fourteenth year in attendance. This massive gathering of the area’s nerdiest has always had a special place in my heart. Continue reading
Happy Pride everyone, the first one in which there are equal marriage rights across the entire United States! Congratulations everyone!
A few more pictures under the fold.
Life in High Resolution 