Bakumatsu Koshashin ..

..is a cool 'old timey' photo generator. it's web based, so you don't have to download anything and it's free. of course, the same can be achieved in photoshop but this is quick and simple. check it here

It's O.K. to Laugh

see more of the 12 Funniest Homeless Signs, HERE

Art of the Street

Time Magazine has a great Photo Essay on Urban Street Art available to view and read HERE

Know Your Rights as a Photographer

I thought this was a cool article as well a s the follow up article.

source: cheap shooter

Photos of the Recent So Cal Wildfires

I just came across this photo essay of the recent wildfires. It's scary to see how close the fire came to the burbs'.

source: LAist

Second Saturday with Friends

Yep. It's already Second Saturday and this month is a special one. Friend of the Advocate, Joanna Hedrick is currently showing some of her photos at the Cool Cat Gallery and will celebrate with a reception this Saturday November 10th from 6-10 p.m.

The Exhibition will go to Saturday, December 1st and is showcasing some of Joanna's new work as well as the work of Wynshum Luke.

Everyone here at the Advocate is stoked. The offices are a'buzz and yours truly will look forward to seeing you down there.

peace

photo - Dino Perucci

rage against the machine

romanian protestor
castellon spain 9/4/07

photo by Juan Marti