tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60336142024-03-07T10:55:23.249+01:00Dave Hodgkinson - Music PhotographyDave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-21327554427181897982009-07-06T10:35:00.002+01:002009-07-06T10:37:57.641+01:00Blog moved!This will be the last post I make here. In honour of my impending trip to Taiwan and a travel-filled year so far, I'm moving my blog to my main web site. Please update your RSS readers!Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-83556974125130293512009-06-21T10:22:00.001+01:002009-06-21T10:22:48.548+01:00CacilhasCacilhasOriginally uploaded by davehodgThis picture is not tweaked at all, it's exactly how it came out of the camera.Cacilhas is on the opposite side of the Tagus to Lisbon and has its own decrepit charm. There's a long stretch of derelict warehouses between the ferry terminal and the old town which are just gagging to be redeveloped into restaurants and bars.Oh, it's lovely.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-90814563645301691882009-06-19T20:56:00.001+01:002009-06-19T20:56:39.125+01:00The Queen's fern gladeThe Queen's fern gladeOriginally uploaded by davehodgIf you ever go to Lisbon, go to Sintra. Fairytale castle and amazing wooded grounds. Something to do with Byron. They took hilly scrubland and afforested it with trees and ferns from around the world and now it's the sort of place elves would hang out.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-86953228188193589062009-06-19T20:46:00.001+01:002009-06-19T20:46:38.311+01:00Cream of Mushroom flavour crispsCream of Mushroom flaour crispsOriginally uploaded by davehodgSpotted these in a grimy cornershop at the base of an apartment block in Lisbon. First impression is a definite mushroom overtone and a deep inhalation gives quite an intense cream of mushroom soup essence, maybe one of those cubes you make soup from. From then on though, it's downhill. The overwhelming impressions is of very musty Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-19047354798036551352009-06-18T19:31:00.001+01:002009-06-18T19:31:28.487+01:00Cais do SodréCais do SodréOriginally uploaded by davehodgThe overall background smell in Lisbon, besides the occasional overwhelming sulphurous pong of sewers, is grilled sardines.However, rounding a corner, I was assaulted by the really strong smell of pee. Initially, I suspected the seedy looking men lounging around but then realised it was the blossom from these trees whose honeyed scent carried a faint Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-41213950150203236812009-06-18T00:21:00.001+01:002009-06-18T00:21:46.947+01:00CascaisCascaisOriginally uploaded by davehodgI think I like portugal.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-33099228940525441282009-06-16T20:07:00.001+01:002009-06-16T20:07:33.280+01:00LCC Summer showLCC Summer showOriginally uploaded by davehodgSome GREAT work on show by the BA's and MA's. I've no idea if it's public, but if it is, GO! Very little of it pissed me off.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-84539495174416413202009-06-15T22:19:00.002+01:002009-06-15T22:23:05.391+01:00Not blogging muchSorry for not blogging much recently. I've been turned inwardly on twitter and facebook. A couple of things I've set up recently:1. The cockbucket, a repository of woo and stuff that pisses me off.2. Speedbeaver, a music photography portal site.I'm off to portugal shortly. Expect pix on my Flickr.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-84689197223497573982009-05-18T15:32:00.002+01:002009-05-18T15:35:58.718+01:00Cyclists you lose.Cyclists, when some of your people insist on running red lights at speed with people crossing then you will NEVER get the good will you need to make the country a better place.Fix yourselves.That's all.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-42814799985924802742009-05-14T00:11:00.001+01:002009-05-14T00:11:05.855+01:00Acey SladeAcey SladeOriginally uploaded by davehodgAn unexpectedly rocking night. Check 'em out on tour!Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-41340192398234434312009-05-10T21:31:00.001+01:002009-05-10T21:31:50.111+01:00Eastern Front, Camden UnderworldEastern Front, Camden UnderworldOriginally uploaded by davehodgShot a few bands at the random metal fest at the Underworld. Eastern Front stood out. RARR!Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-32415660496665529652009-04-30T10:18:00.002+01:002009-04-30T10:52:45.698+01:00Being challengedIt's a long time since I've done one of these blog things, let see if I remember how.I participate in a group called "London Calling Photographers" or LCP for short. Nice group of people but there was much about it that was beginning to grate.A long time ago, Jean Loup Sieff, one of the great photographers, expressed his disdain for camera club people as, and I'm paraphrasing somewhat, people in Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-33086101099247630832009-03-29T15:49:00.006+01:002009-03-29T16:54:30.315+01:00Eggs Benedict, House Special Omelette at LAX On the surface, this may appear to be just another food blog but it isn't. Honest Guv. It's about the power of the internet, obviously.So, we'd got in to LAX the night before, googled using the Radisson's free internet for a nearby sushi place, found one that was well-reviewed and had some nice rolls before crashing at a sensible hour. Next morning, I had the hankering for a proper diner Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-18614570739698084682009-03-14T12:29:00.003+01:002009-03-14T12:37:17.553+01:00BBC created botnet from pwned PC'sFrom the Register. Clicky thingy it to read:BBC zombie caper slammed by security prosThis is a really interesting one. A few points:1. Clearance for this programme went all the way up. It was cleared by the lawyers and compliance.2. Journalists, unlike Gary McKinnon, can hide behind "public interest". If it's an investigation that can be shown to be of benefit to the great unwashed, they're Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-85753477557861005522009-03-03T00:12:00.001+01:002009-03-03T00:12:26.127+01:00Evil ScarecrowEvil ScarecrowOriginally uploaded by davehodgOh yes. Bloodstained keyboard players. The best kind.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-43211534049781113252009-03-01T17:32:00.002+01:002009-03-01T17:34:42.347+01:00Whither the BBCThe BBC has an interesting problem.As a "corporation", it is bound by its charter to perform certain functions ranging from providing a certain proportion of religious programming at one end of the spectrum through to creating a certain kind of ratings-chasing rubbish. In between it is expected to inform, enlightenment and entertain.The flip side of this is our expectations of the BBC as part of Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-50643511702569540632009-02-15T19:39:00.001+01:002009-02-15T19:39:53.068+01:00Brick Lane - Cool ShadesBrick Lane - Cool ShadesOriginally uploaded by davehodgDave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-47514460579084922252009-01-28T22:10:00.001+01:002009-01-28T22:10:54.666+01:00ClassClassOriginally uploaded by davehodgFirst time out with the lights. Aside from noticing my cheap zoom was soft at 200mm, the other thing was how hard it is to get the catchlights in the eye.More here:www.davehodgkinson.com/gallery/20090127_class/Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-44184254962775857112009-01-26T16:53:00.001+01:002009-01-26T16:53:31.760+01:00Stop...GazaStop...GazaOriginally uploaded by davehodgDave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-1381594121886427902009-01-23T23:58:00.002+01:002009-01-24T00:01:56.276+01:00A night of girl rock at the Water RatsI saw the last 3 of 5 fine girls (ish) bands. Well worth keeping any eye on for different reasons:First up, Cherry Brakewells:Then Rubicks:And finally, Sush:Good times!DeaDave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-3576298554247621432008-12-27T18:45:00.001+01:002008-12-27T18:45:40.692+01:00Twinkly LockTwinkly LockOriginally uploaded by davehodgCamden Lock by night.It was COLD!Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-90513490907086255662008-12-26T01:12:00.001+01:002008-12-26T01:12:59.330+01:00Tweaked blog layout.Anyone care?Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-10131629052435880602008-12-25T20:47:00.001+01:002008-12-25T20:47:06.249+01:00Dinner by M+SDinner by M+SOriginally uploaded by davehodgProper Chrimbo.Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-58959893329087932942008-12-24T21:02:00.002+01:002008-12-24T21:06:09.550+01:00The best laid plans come apart at the seams......shatter my dreams.There are some phrases destined to make the heart skip a beat and one of them is "well, why don't you come to my father's chateau in Nice for New Year's?".Sadly, flights are stupidly expensive (crisis? what crisis?) and points taking half a day via insane places.Next time...Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6033614.post-51901317925669422012008-12-24T10:59:00.001+01:002008-12-24T11:02:32.711+01:00The Perl Foundation Migrates the Perl 5 Development Repository to the Git Version Control SystemIn an unusual burst of tuits I put the press release on PRWeb. It'll be interesting to see the pickup rate.Good practice for when the perl6 release goes out :)Dave Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06956431715346548490noreply@blogger.com0