For me, YouTube has been added to that long list of sites that was once essential, but is now completely unbearable. Other faves in this category: MySpace, Digg, and GoNintendo. As always, the problem is more with the users than with the content or operators of these sites.
I’ve really taken a shine to Vimeo for all of my video sharing needs. It’s much more content creator-centric (as opposed to piracy-centric), and it’s just a better user experience overall. Plus they have true HD, which is a boon for me since I’ve been shooting a lot of these time-lapse ditties with my 400D. Check the example here, or see my (skimpy) page for the HD version.
Linus and Judah have been the best of friends lately. Judah gets attention, and Linus gets to slap and scream at another creature. What can I say; the kid takes after his old man. Of course, there are more in the Linus set. Bonus points if you can find the macaroni!!
Perhaps in the haze of all the pano photography you figured I’d neglected to take any photos of Linus. That couldn’t be further from the truth. This kid is still getting plenty time in front of the lens; I just haven’t had much time to actually do anything with the photos. I just added a few semi-recent shots of the little (big) guy to my Flickr photostream as well as the neglected Misc. Linus set.
In related news: I recently switched all of Linus’ photos at Flickr over to private status. The reasons are myriad, and I could get into a whole discussion of perceived privacy in the information age, but suffice to say that if I don’t know you, you probably don’t need to have hi-resolution images of my child. So, if you’re already one of my contacts in Flickr, you’ll see the images just fine. If not, just add me as a contact, and I’ll do the same for you.
If you don’t want to be bothered with contacts and pictures of painfully cute babies, well, chances are I never really liked you anyway.
Actually it would appear as though no one waited, but I’ll carry on just the same. Why the long absence? Simple, real life has been so much more enjoyable than the virtual lately. When you have a baby, you quickly realize that your time is no longer your own, and honestly, I gotta say I don’t mind that one bit. I’m relishing every moment I’m able to spend with Heather and Linus, and lately staring at liquid crystal has just left me feeling drained. So I’ve been avoiding it.
So while you may have to wait two months for my next few paragraphs of dross, at least you can sleep soundly in the knowledge that I’m sleeping soundly.
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