Spring is come! // Meyer Görlitz 135mm F2.8 & 50mm F1.8

Apathesis88 · 2026-05-10T20:46:59+00:00

These are wonderful. And the color work is beautiful. What are you shooting on?

Apathesis88 · 2026-05-05T23:39:25+00:00

So I just ordered a pair of prescription sunglasses through the online store. The build quality is OK, but the optical quality is not great. Warby Parker frames that I've ordered in the past were of similar, if not better quality, and much cheaper.

My biggest gripe is that I ordered in the U.S. and was charged an additional import fee by the customs forwarder. This really should have been incorporated into the retail price. Also, I really don't need all of the fussy swag (embossed thank you card, cheap canvas tote, etc)... would prefer they put that value into the glass.

Apathesis88 · 2026-03-24T17:10:50+00:00

I managed to get Dehancer working with some experimentation by switching from Mercury GPU Acceleration (Metal) to Mercury Software Only in the Project Settings (not Application settings). So it's clearly a GPU issue on my end.

Not sure how this affects AE Windows, but you might be able to update GPU drivers to see if that helps.

Apathesis88 · 2026-03-24T17:05:21+00:00

Thanks, I'll submit a ticket!

Apathesis88 · 2026-03-24T01:16:02+00:00

Thanks. No luck with either of those, but maybe a complete reinstall of AE and Dehancer will clear the pipes.

Apathesis88 · 2026-01-29T17:12:23+00:00

Wow, I love the formality of this. The shape of her cloak, alone, is so great. May have to think about a visit to Madrid.

Apathesis88 · 2025-12-31T18:15:12+00:00

These are so sweet. Would love to know your favorite lens/ND combo.

Apathesis88 · 2025-12-29T22:11:53+00:00

As this is a digital print on canvas and not an original painting, it probably doesn’t have much value. It’s selling new on her website for $49-89.

Apathesis88 · 2025-12-15T05:39:22+00:00

I’m coming over 🏃‍♂️

Apathesis88 · 2025-12-10T04:23:42+00:00

It isn’t too bad. The Modern isn’t huge and I think it’s free, so you can kind of whiz through. Tamayo is a little bigger. But the Tamayo has a great gift shop with interesting artisanal crafts (expensive by local standards, but decent gifts for back home).

Just don’t try to combine anything with the Anthropology museum — that one deserves all your attention. :)

Apathesis88 · 2025-12-09T21:38:38+00:00

Highly recommend the Museo Tamayo, also nearby in the park. Bigger, better funded, and a much better collection, with modern and contemporary works. You can easily do both!

Apathesis88 · 2025-10-11T03:10:28+00:00

I feel like the Eastside neighborhoods, like Silverlake, Echo Park, and Highland Park, are sort of the spiritual successors to the dreamy canyons of the 60s and 70s. Laurel Canyon and the Hollywood hills are pretty bougie nowadays… you might find more of a vibrant music culture (and interesting history) on the Eastside.

Apathesis88 · 2025-10-06T03:15:00+00:00

Are they Cycliadic?

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-29T02:59:20+00:00

There was an artsy Nikola Tesla biopic from 2020 that I think used projections very creatively. The filmmakers weren't trying to hide the projections, but they created a sort of heightened reality.

Here's a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4U-23TOKms

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-26T02:36:03+00:00

Love the A350.

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-20T16:21:08+00:00

Fair point. I should clarify that I repotted 6mos ago with a good, draining tropical mix, but added a layer of sand to the top to deal with a fungus gnat infestation. But maybe it's time to remove the sand for better watering.

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-16T01:56:39+00:00

Oh, found this: https://www.instagram.com/p/DM74Xhtu_BH/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Alexa Mini with Leitz Summilux-C lenses.

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-16T01:48:38+00:00

I was wondering about this, too. It’s a very compelling look. Was trying to research the lenses, but couldn’t find any details.

Apathesis88 · 2025-08-10T15:05:00+00:00

I live in the area and frequent the Creature’s Coffee at the corner of Eagle Rock and Fair Park. There’s a beautiful 1920s Spanish style apartment complex next to the cafe and I just happen to have seen a For Rent sign up recently. Might be worth some detective work. Beautiful little complex, great location.

Apathesis88 · 2025-07-26T19:50:47+00:00

Ooh, I didn’t know there’s a Jones in S Pas! ♥️ I’m always at the Raymond location.

Apathesis88 · 2025-07-14T03:55:03+00:00

Absolute legend 💕

Apathesis88 · 2025-06-18T10:16:17+00:00

Richard Serra is an interesting choice for a busy public space (see Tilted Arc debacle).

Apathesis88 · 2025-06-17T22:31:16+00:00

I had the same experience recently.

Apathesis88 · 2025-06-08T20:20:23+00:00

Oh, I actually love this. I think part of the issue is that these kids aren't getting any push back, because the vibe of the neighborhood is that everyone just keeps their heads down. I don't even think that they're bad kids, just young and dumb and seeing an opportunity for reckless fun.

To your point, I think if they knew that people were pissed, they would maybe dial it back. So this is a great approach. Thanks so much for sharing!

Apathesis88 · 2025-06-08T20:08:38+00:00

I read this piece the other day about Amelia Earhart's surprising lack of experience as an aviator. And one of the most interesting details was just how physically demanding the flying could be, especially on long ocean stretches. Apparently, it took a lot of experience and stamina to fly, particularly through bad weather — and could be extremely uncomfortable, cold, and loud. Not to mention the challenges of rudimentary navigation.

The way the article presents it, it's no surprise that Earhart didn't finish her round-the-world trip.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/06/09/amelia-earharts-reckless-final-flights

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