Good Friday Sunrise, Elsa Bleda, and a Podcast

It’s Good Friday today! I’m a bit delayed writing this week’s Friday Review because for some reason I decided to pop out to Burgess Park this morning before sunrise to capture a quick timelapse video of the sunrise. Lucy said, “where’s the rest of it?” – this is about 2 HOURS of recording time. Oh well… 

This week’s reading

• Nadia Boulanger: The pioneering woman who taught Philip Glass, Aaron Copland and a generation of American composers: Link (via Red Bull Music Academy)
• The Third Self: Mary Oliver on Time, Concentration, the Artist’s Task, and the Central Commitment of the Creative Life: Link (via Brain Pickings)
• A Rumelt perspective on good strategy: Link (via SlideShare)

Top Tweets

Air DND

In the paper today. #DnD pic.twitter.com/jPaE7tqkAZ

— Azog (@Tulmesh) March 24, 2018

Elon’s Roof

The Tesla Solar Roof is every bit as beautiful as I hoped. Hoping @PGE4Me allows us to turn it on very soon. I feel like we’re living in the future! @Tesla @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/PoAm14peFB

— Toblerone (@Toblerhaus) March 24, 2018

High brow graffiti

The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls. pic.twitter.com/5e8hXc9ZGt

— yeah ok (@poutinesmoothie) March 21, 2018

Featured Instagram: Elsa Bleda

I’m definitely not the first to find Elsa’s work alluring (81k followers and counting). She has a wonderful Blade Runner-inspired, atmospheric and neon-filled aesthetic. Her account is filled with moody, nightscapes but the misty atmospheric style and bright fluorescent lighting carries through, giving her shots a consistent look.

I don't know if you've ever discovered a deserted looking foggy town at midnight while traveling and walked around by yourself, heard a train whistle every now and then in distance, but it's the most amazing feeling. // Max Richter – The Blue Notebooks 🎶 & @redbullza

A post shared by Elsa Bleda (@elsableda) on Sep 28, 2017 at 12:59pm PDT

On my way to shoot my new project. And I'm very excited.

A post shared by Elsa Bleda (@elsableda) on Aug 12, 2017 at 10:52am PDT

Tricky – Valentine. // Johannesburg 🌌

A post shared by Elsa Bleda (@elsableda) on Jun 20, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

Those burning skies and all who don't believe her.. // London Grammar – Non Believer 🌌🎶 @redbullza. KwaZulu-Natal series.

A post shared by Elsa Bleda (@elsableda) on Nov 15, 2017 at 11:27am PST

And finally…

I don’t want to keep going on about it, but… I’ve finally got the first episode of my podcast up – available on iTunes and Stitcher initially. You can read more about it and listen or subscribe to the podcast here.

At Easter last year I was photographing a student conference out in Germany, which was a lot of fun, but I must admit I’m happy to have a quiet one this year after a very busy term. Hope you all have a very happy Easter!

G