Author: hans

  • The Mountain Bike Equation

    Here is a math problem for you. I know, you hate math, but I’m sure you will like this one and it uses simple arithmetic. What do you get when you add the following: + + + + + + + + + + Equals: Click for the answer

  • Race Report :: Land Park Criterium

    Event: Land Park Criterium Category: M35+ 1/2/3 Date: March 6, 2004 Place: Middle of the pack Field: ~95 Team mates: Santiago It was off to Sac-o-tomatoes for the Land Park criterium and my first race for this season. This is a course that everyone describes as a large loop with no corners. Well, there are…

  • High Tension Lookout

    While on a morning dog walk I stopped under one of the high tension power lines that cross the park. The buzzing of the lines caught my attention. I looked up and liked the geometric patterns I saw. So I took several shots as I experimented with alignments and zooms. This is one of the…

  • Rain + Clay Composite = Muddy Tires

  • Game Time Clown Swing

    Went riding down in Monterey on the former Fort Ord military base. This swing and another like it have always amused me. There’s not much of a playground here anymore. They just stand around waiting for better times. But, they still keep smiling. click image to zoom

  • Casshern Movie

    I just viewed an awesome trailer for the new Japanese movie Casshern. From the photos and the trailer on the website this looks to be a mind blowing visual extravaganza. The movie is a live-action anime with a Matrix and Blade Runner feel to it. I wonder if it will make it to theatres here…

  • Tough Guy Marionette Music Video

    Watch the video! Here’s a little music video I made so I could learn green-screen compositing and using After Effects. I bought some bright green construction paper from the drugstore and built a small stage with it. Then I lit the “stage” as best I could with various lights I had around the house. The…

  • Acme Voodoo Doll ™

    A little silliness for you. Acme Voodoo Doll Kit ™ Acme Voodoo Doll ™ (1 item) Print out your Acme Voodoo Doll Kit ™. Then, locate a pair of sharp scissors. Oh, we like scissors… Now, cut out the Acme Voodoo Doll ™ and the Acme Voodoo Pins ™. If you cut yourself, save the…

  • Unknown Mushroom (126_2686)

    Another mushroom shot from a hike in Briones State Park.

  • Unknown Mushroom (126_2685)

    Another mushroom shot from a hike in Briones State Park.