Belated Photo of the Day

Yesterday's photos were a disappointment, so I'm offering you something by someone much more talented. Check out this extraordinary 100 meter long photograph by Simon Hoegsberg. Truly inspired. (Thanks Richard!)

Inauguration Aftermath

Two diverting bits of aftermath (all the more diverting when you're supposed to be marking!):

The Big Picture's typically high-quality round-up of photos from the big day.

The NYT's analysis of two little (huge) things Obama mentioned in his speech. I too am particularly curious about why Obama didn't mention Iraq or Afghanistan in that refrain.

Photo of the Day

I apologise for the prevalence of self-portraits, but since Laura is away and I'm in marking seclusion for a week or so, it's just the easiest subject. I swear I'll choose something else tomorrow!

Photo of the Day

Since all I do right now is mark (and occasionally take breaks to post here!), this seemed only fitting. I'm quite pleased with this though - it was a first take!

Photo(s) of the Day

I recently upgraded my camera (when the old one snuffed it), and for this and other reasons I've decided to try producing at least one half-decent photograph every day. I may post these from time to time. Here are the daily photos from the past four days...

I'm spending all of my time (when I'm not taking breaks to post on my blog!) marking exam papers this week. I'm about 20 down and 280 to go at this moment. I can't see it being done by Friday, but hey, there might be some kind of productivity miracle.

Pictures from California

Some Recent Photo Vignettes

Laura's glass ornaments, which adorn our window sill (they're originally from the middle east I believe).


Our geranium (a kind present from Laura's dad, Mike) which is flowering cheerfully despite the recent cold and gloomy weather.


Autumn is abundantly obvious from our living room window!

The Big Picture on World Animal Day

These are some of the finest photographs I've ever seen, especially 19 and 37. Stunning.