We Mine Deeper

Jobst Brandt first rode the Alpine passes in 1959. At that time most of the roads were unpaved. Since that first trip he has returned to the Alps more than 20 times, documenting his rides with photographs that have inspired many others to do their own rides.

PALTOBICYCLES: Forty Years of Cycling the Alps- I am a complete sucker for vintage riding shots so there will be more of these posts coming very soon. This photo series is deceptively well shot and very difficult to describe without the use of clichés like ‘inspiring’ and ‘epic’. Just click click.

THE BIG PICTURE: The Singapore Grand Prix: Its over. The Singapore Grand Prix was amazing. Surreal to chill in front of Singapore’s City Hall and watch formula 1 cars race past. The track street was super bumpy and incredibly tight. Teams that couldn’t adapt were sent flying, as demonstrated by Force India above. I also saw more DSLRs than I ever have in my life, and shot Canon for the first time (all the D3s and D700s were rented out for race day, although I managed to rent a d700 for the practice session). But more on that later, still editing photos from the race =]

If you haven’t already seen it, check out this animation posted here a few weeks ago. Definitely worth watching.

ORBEA | GIORDANA | ‘88 PINARELLO: Super shiny bike pr0n.

Sorry for the slow down in posts. Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix is on this weekend and I am a chaotic blur of shooting and editing.

Israeli industrial designer Amir Glinik has come up with an incredible Ferrari motorcycle concept using a modified engine from the Ferrari Enzo supercar. Using drive-by-wire technology, the V4 superbike features hand controls adapted from an F-16 fighter jet and buttons based on those found on the steering wheel of Ferrari’s Formula 1 racecars. Other controls for the sound system and trip computer are located on an all weather touchscreen.

ATOMIC BABOON Camelbak Ads: Love these vintage road shots, the first one cracks me up. Contrasted to today they make competitive riding look like so much… fun. Hit the link to see them bigger.

BBC Japan offers solution to financial crisis: Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of thoughtful design to put everything into perspective.

YOUTUBE John Chiara: The next time you complain about the bulkiness of your DSLR, think of Chiara and his camera that is the size of a truck. I love that he has to yank the box back and forth to focus. 

(via stuartkennedy)

Peter Dench (b. 1972, British) is based in London  A distinctive and often quirky style has guaranteed regular commissions from a range of respected international clients. Solo shows include Finding Faith at the Ourhouse Gallery in Brighton. Others include screenings at Visa Pour L’Image; Ethnic London (2006), Britain’s Rain (2005) and Drinking of England (2003). The latter achieved a World Press Award in the People in the News Stories Category. Peter also participated in the World Press Joop Swart Masterclass and had work selected for the PDN Photo Annual 2008.

TOKYOPLASTIC: The not-so-Japanese collective has updated their website. Super fun- like being so engrossed in ice-cream that you don’t care it’s dripping on to your new shirt fun. Lost a part of my evening to this site.

BCCKS Hasamareru Men: Words fail me. I have no way to explain how amazing this photo series is. As if the photos aren’t good enough already, check out this incredible babelfish translation of the site. If anyone reading this understands Japanese, please inform us on what’s going on!