An amazing watch and a more amazing video!
What an amazing bit of CGI to show off the Urwerk 202 Automatic - Twin Turbine Hammerhead watch! Please tell me there is a HD version of this video in digital surround sound...
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Excellent political cartoon!
Not sure if you are following the US Primaries but the race between Obama and Clinton to lead the Democrats into next year's election is a real battle. Obama seems to have a lead that will be hard to beat and this cartoon from The St. Louis Post Dispatch really sums up the current race!
JT & Charlie on the announcement of Kangaroo selection
I shot this today at a press conference launching JT's new "Electrifying" memorabilia piece. JT spoke about the memorabilia and then both he and Webb talked about their inclusion into the Kangaroos squad to take on New Zealand in the Centenary test.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Got Milk?
I spent a tough day in the studio on Sunday with 22 girls from the North Queensland Cowboys HotSquad - tough, real tough! Anyway, I'm real happy with the results so should have something to show soon. In the meantime I did a job for a dairy company with the lovely Renee and Emma. The pics will be made into lifesize cutouts promoting their flavoured milk products.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Mmmm, fresh coffee...
You may be aware I've developed an appreciation for a really good cup of coffee.
I've got my Rancilio Silva at home which, with its new PID kit, is giving me a "God shot" virtually every time I turn it on.
At the other end of the scale I've had some truly awful coffees as I've travelled throughout Australia and south-east Asia.Like the time in Rockhampton a local donut shop poured instant coffee into their espresso machine portafilter, then heated the milk to sub-nuclear temperatures.
A quick plug: a colleague of mine is selling gourmet coffee, roasted fresh daily.They Express Post and have a money back guarantee. At the moment, if you sign up for their newsletter, you get a bonus sample of their coffee with your first purchase, whether that's 500g, 1kg or more. They've got some interesting coffee articles as well. Plus, if you click on the link below, and sign up, I'll get some free coffee when I buy my next order.
You don't want to deprive me of free coffee do you?
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Safari and eBay - is it just me who is having a problem?
Is it just me or is Safari 3.1 and eBay not playing happily together? All I get when I am trying to add a description is html entry only like below... Anyone else?
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Davis Cup tie wraps up in Townsville
Friday, April 11, 2008
Webby set to battle Willie in the ring
Cowboys enforcer Carl Webb looks set to meet Willie Mason in the ring! With the raw power and boxing skills he showed me yesterday while shooting him for the Daily Telegraph I can tell you one thing, I wouldn't want to be facing him in the ring!
See more of my pics of Webby by clicking this link
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Lleyton leads the Aussie charge
Lleyton Hewitt will lead Australia against Thailand in a Davis Cup tie to be played over the weekend. My prediction.... Australia in three matches - last two will be dead rubbers.
Lleyton certainly looked to be taking this tie seriously though when I shot him this morning.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Townsville's new council is sworn in
Townsville's new look council was sworn in today led by former Thuringowa chief Les Tyrell. Only five of the twelve councillors have had council experience but they make up for this with their enthusiasm. Go Guys!
(Seated from left) Mayor Les Tyrell, Cr Brian Hewitt, Cr Suzanne Blom, Cr Natalie Marr, Cr Deanne Bell, Cr Jenny Hill
(Standing from left) Deputy Mayor David Crisafulli, Cr Ray Gartrell, Cr Dale Last, Cr Rob McCahill, Cr Jenny Lane, Cr Vern Veitch, Cr Tony Parsons
Photo: Cameron Laird
Expensive shipping prices?
So, I'm in the process of changing from PC to Mac and thought I might do the right thing and get the Applecare extended warranty. Plenty of people on the net have purchased their Applecare on eBay, it is perfectly usable and Apple will cover it just as if it was bought in an Apple store. So, on I go to eBay and it is WAY cheaper than through Apple..... that is until I see the shipping prices to Townsville, Australia Haha
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Nine Inch Nails present "The Future of Music and the Internet"
Looks like Trent Reznor, front man for Nine Inch Nails has come up with a business model that will help artists break free of the blood sucking record companies and the RIAA 'nazis'. Radiohead got things started by releasing their latest album totally free, asking listeners to pay whatever they thought was fair. Not a bad start but a bit risky?
Nine Inch Nails have used this concept to come up with a way of distributing their album that is pure genius.
Ghosts I-IV is a brand new 36 track instrumental collection available right now. Almost two hours of new music composed and recorded over an intense ten week period last fall, Ghosts I - IV sprawls Nine Inch Nails across a variety of new terrain.
Trent Reznor explains, "I've been considering and wanting to make this kind of record for years, but by its very nature it wouldn't have made sense until this point. This collection of music is the result of working from a very visual perspective - dressing imagined locations and scenarios with sound and texture; a soundtrack for daydreams. I'm very pleased with the result and the ability to present it directly to you without interference. I hope you enjoy the first four volumes of Ghosts."
I have never really listened to Nine Inch Nails so I am currently downloading the Free Download to see what I think of them. If it is something that appeals to me then the $5 download will be a given. And I'll bet that $5 is a hell of a lot more than Nine Inch Nails would have made if I had bought their CD at a record store.
Who knows? I might become a big fan and the $75 Deluxe Edition will be mine next time they release an album!
Click here to choose from five ways to wake up the music industry! - http://ghosts.nin.com/main/order_options
Friday, February 29, 2008
Justin Smith - North Queensland Cowboys Press Conference
Justin Smith speaks to the press prior to the Cowboys pre-season home game against the Canberra Raiders - Video: Cameron Laird
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Funny failure to vote excuses!
Yes, every Australian over 18 is forced to vote whether they like it or not. These are some of the classic excuses smart Aussies come up with!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Click if your computer screen is dirty.
Clean your computer screen through the internet!
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Is this unfair?
While Greg Vanderjagt is doing a great job at the Crocodiles this season I can't help but think that Kenny George from the University of North Carolina - Asheville would be a handy addition in the pivot position!
7' 7" (231cm) and 360lb (163kg). As a matter of a fact he would probably be ok playing prop for the Cowboys, so long as you only needed him for a couple of minutes! Go Kenny!
What a super idea!
London's Telegraph reports that the inventor of this kite claims it will cut diesel requirements of ships by up to 20%, saving cash and the planet at the same time!
More info at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/earth/2008/01/20/eakite120.xml
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Burdekin Falls Dam in full flow
Couldn't quite get to the Burdekin Dam today either by road or air due to a massive low that hung around the area most of the day. The kind folks at Sunwater were kind enough to shoot some pics of the flow. The dam is currently holding well over 100% of capacity and is reported to be dripping 80,000,000,000 litres (80 thousand megalitres) of water a day over the wall!
See all my flood pics at http://www.cameronlaird.com/gallery/4170198
Bit soggy in the north!
I took a helicopter from Giru down to Airlie Beach yesterday to photograph flooding in the region. Apart from many sections of the highway being cut the damage didn't appear to be too bad. At least I managed to get a page one pic that helped alleviate the cost of the charter! I have put a bunch of pics on my site so wander over and have a look (link below).
UPDATE 15 JAN 2008: Conditions in Townsville were terrible this morning with a massive low centred directly over the city. I have added pics from today as well to my site.
See my pics of the downpour at http://www.cameronlaird.com/gallery/4170198
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