Sweet Bird of Youth

the time to come

First things first, milkshakes are simply delicious cold beverages of various flavours and I thought the picture was worth a post because 1) Kelis is pretty ultimate and 2) I guess I wouldn't mind boys in my backyard just for like a bbq or winter jacuzzi or something like that. I don't warm it up though. If you don't follow - don't worry.

Hey so I'm kind of bored of me, another human to diffuse my thoughts and energies on would be ideal. As sick as it is I would be more than happy to be consumed by someone at the moment. It's winter, work is a little slow, it's cold, I've got plenty of evenings free, my feet get cold at night and I've got a new plush bed. Like I said....ideal right? Distract, unfocus, unsettle. I'll take it all.
If I advertise as a seasonal positional that's only 3 months which is perfect ~~as I tend to get a little restless a little too quickly for any mans longevity~~ (correction) as any many who crosses my path with potential longevity are the types* that are too restless for me.

Previous candidates have failed to meet requirements so consider applications officially open - apply within.

Maybe that's it.

Photos: Tumblr assortment

*my 'type' has a proven track record of being dark, handsome, clever, a little troubled and keep me guessing - always. ((sighhh))

nobody pretend. just be.

I am about to get into my freshly made white sheeted bed but the ocean is a little cold at the moment. It's times like these I wish I was a mermaid...genuine wish. A month or two on the sandy floor would be great - I'd let the world keep progressing & rejoin shortly enough.

I'm both fascinated and disappointing by the commonality of human thought & emotion. Do we ever feel something that no one ever has before?

Photo: Adam Taylor

free

Vogue China editorials always come up trumps for me. On the whole I find everything a little less glossy than what has come to be Vogue standards and that's exactly how I like it. Still swoon over this shoot I posted way back when.

Photos: Mark Segal for Vogue China May 2011 feat Liu Wen

tush

Nice everything.

Photos: Manolo Campion for Tush #25 feat Ali Lagarde

start to fall

I saw a theme of Autumnal shades and went with it...

Photos: Rachel Kara

sky high

Words: It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be - Paul Arden

bask

Doing a standard Wednesday morning browse through one of my favorite Sydney photographers, Alex Jennings, portfolio I was just as surprised as I was delighted to stumble across these montages featuring yours truly...

Not sure that I am meant to admit I am "delighted" by coming across works starring me, myself & I but hey as I keep reading lately, blogs are all about unashamed ego stroking right? ~~Wrong.~~

Alex is probably one of the most passionate, knowledgeable photographers I have encountered. Rarely do I admire someone's work with such genuity, a true artist in every sense of the word.

art·ist/ˈärtist/Noun
One who is able by virtue of imagination and talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value

Whenever I'm around him I catch photography fever - it's highly contagious I tell you - being able to "rabbit on" (as he likes to say) about his ideas and inspirations for many, many minutes without stopping. I always walk away craving film and the desire to create a distinct, organic vision of my own.

Do yourself a favour; brew a pot of tea, settle in, keep that online ADD we all have under control, and allow yourself to have a long browse through his portfolio. I'll refund you your time if you're not inspired.

Montage/portraits: Alex Jennings

vidz

It doesn't have much point (or much quality for that matter) but for me, putting moving images to music is like therapy but betterer.

All of these found whilst clearing out my hardrive hoping to give my baby some extra whir power. One thing that puzzles me - why I had 40 minutes of HD footage of me cleaning my room? Meh.

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Tom Craig, if you are ever to my knowledge anywhere within a 50km radius of me I will be hunting your genius self down to force my love and affection upon you for making these images. I'd say that's being rather reasonable, modest even, especially after taking into consideration the not so small detail that your website is Flash based.

.......I think he just changed my life.

Photos: Dree Hemingway for Vogue UK June 11 by Tom Craig

collector

Rachel Rutt - walk through Miss Unkon

I barely know what to do with all my RAFW photos SO let's get interactive you take control - tell me what you want to see. Ask of a theme, model, show, moment, colour, subject etc etc and I'll pick & post my favourites. Plan?
Be as abstract, direct, broad, specific, obscure as you feel is necessary. Go!

Photos: Rachel Kara

playa

I appreciate this clip a fair amount. I don't however appreciate long acrylics...come on Lan's you're too pretty for that.

Video: Video Games - Lana Del Ray