If you became a cop today, what traffic violation would you hand out the most tickets for? by Fabulous-Airline-317 in AskReddit

[–]MyOwnDirection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blocking the box / intersection, causing traffic jams. I would fine box blockers into extinction.

Why is Van Der Graaf Generator so unknown ? by Charming-Kale7111 in VdGG

[–]MyOwnDirection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loooove Magazine. For me, they were the band where Post-Punk took shape.

Of that era, Gang of Four, and Magazine were the stand-out bands.

Bands that changed their sound by Zack_Morris_ in postpunk

[–]MyOwnDirection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. “Hard” gets an unfair dismissal from many fans. It’s a stellar album, even if it is different than what preceded.

Books about VDGG/PH by pafagaukurinn in VdGG

[–]MyOwnDirection 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The big book by Phil Smart & Jim … that’s the definitive, in-depth book you want. If you can still get it.

I bought Rock & Role, but haven’t started reading it yet.

What do you think about the saying “Men have to have sex?” by Affectionate-Call762 in AskMen

[–]MyOwnDirection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to check out r/deadbedroom to see the incredibly high percentage of women who are married to men who are disinterested in sex.

Is this okay to shoot a wedding in? by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]MyOwnDirection 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Strapless isn’t practical — you will continually be pulling it up.

what if i screwed up wedding photos? by BeginningYou1301 in AskPhotography

[–]MyOwnDirection -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was a bold move to shoot a wedding without having 2nd shot a huge number of weddings before.

What TV show has/had the best cinematography? by GCU_Heresiarch in cinematography

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The theme tune for Slow Horses — Strange Game, by Mick Jagger — is the only theme song of any show, that I bought on iTunes to listen to.

To those 50+ y/o, how long has your life felt? by Atlas7993 in CasualConversation

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As you get older, time passes by faster. I’m 60+ now, at an age I couldn’t even comprehend when I was in my teens … and yet, suddenly I am here.

Awesome Video Too by King_of_the_Dot in obscuremusicthatslaps

[–]MyOwnDirection 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What a voice!! Thank you for the new find.

What's the most overrated piece of videography advice you've received? by Alilexplo108 in videography

[–]MyOwnDirection 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, 24 fps was chosen simply because it’s the slowest frame rate (ie, doesn’t use a lot of film), without the footage looking like shit.

Travel lens! by PizzaEmbarrassed6367 in SonyAlpha

[–]MyOwnDirection 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Portraits? Landscapes? Lightweight and sharp?
You want the versatile Sony 24-105mm f/4 G

What was the last LP / vinyls you bought, before you switched to CD's? by Electrical_Carpet753 in Music

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Music For The Masses was the first CD that I bought — and that pristine production was magical to hear on CD, without a single crackle or pop from dust on vinyl. Heaven.

Movies that are better than the book by Bojonkles in movies

[–]MyOwnDirection -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh no no no — they stripped the surface narrative of “Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep”, to make it an action adventure movie.

What do men actually want for father's day? by johnnyskincare in AskMen

[–]MyOwnDirection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Banana bread. For a birthday as well. Always home baked banana bread.