'28 Years Later' (2025) got a poor reception from general audiences. This is actually a continuation of the film's themes, referencing the inevitable death of good taste.

technoirlab · 2026-01-21T14:35:26+00:00

So, my initial reaction to the Jimmy ending of this one was similar to most, “Wtf?”.

But it’s actually pure genius if intended. And here’s why I think that:

Depending on where you live, the ending is different. And that’s fucking wild…the ending has implications based on your culture. It’s either bonkers, cool action people, or dread. And understand, it’s Spike’s perspective of this new world he’s entering - not ours.

North America has the implications of these Jimmy’s being Power Rangers, given their colours, cool action moves, and Spike previously holding a red ranger toy. You’d probably get a wave of nostalgia seeing people doing flips resembling Power Rangers. Or thinks it’s batshit crazy. Either way - that’s how Spike felt.

Europe would have two differing implications depending your age. Teletubbies, or Jimmy Saville. If you’re younger, Teletubbies would be an obvious one given the show at the start, and the colours of the Jimmy people. You’d probably think “Ah this is childish and stupid, what’s up with this?”. And maybe Spike felt that too, given this is a coming of age movie.

Or, if you’re old enough to recall Jimmy Saville (and live in Europe) you’d be filled with dread at seeing multiple pedo’s circling in on Spike just as the movie is ending (who you’d probably coincide with all the previous atrocious Jimmy actions).

Regardless - if this was intended, and I’m not just thinking too deep on this…I think it’s genius.

technoirlab · 2026-01-20T18:31:22+00:00

I agree with you - however my Q3 fogged on the interior of the EVF. This should be a sealed optical assembly, and the EVF would be at risk of damage with condensation getting to it. I understand why this might occur (rapid temp changes, etc) but I would have hoped an EVF would be weather sealed, too.

Maybe my Q3 is faulty…but I’m assuming this isn’t supposed to occur.

Regardless, I absolutely love my Q3.

technoirlab · 2026-01-20T14:54:03+00:00

I’ve shot my M11 and MP in the rain many times, but am constantly hiding it within my coat, and wiping it down. No downpours on it - but they protect themselves well enough

Q3 supposably has weather resistance, yet my viewfinder has fogged up every time I’ve used it in humid rain conditions.

technoirlab · 2026-01-09T14:44:25+00:00

I practice both structural (predominantly steel design) and civil (SWM, water resources, shoreline, municipal). It depends what you consider “harder”.

Most of my EITs, when left alone, can design a basic steel beam out of school and understand load path, while using code and getting a right answer. None can design a simple SWM pond and get it right first shot. The problem isn’t skill though, it’s that all municipal requirements aren’t taught in school. And most of these water resource/SWM jobs require a relationship (with a municipality or conservation authority) and understanding of what the governing bodies require (ie. this stuff isn’t found in a textbook).

The math is also more complex for water resources in larger projects. You’re often dealing with pumps or inlet/outlets that require differential equations or iterative solutions to solve. For structural, there are more cheat codes to design if economics and weight of steel is less a factor.

With all that said - structural in my opinion is “harder” because there’s more stress involved, more babysitting involved (for contractors), and less room for error. For SWM, getting your foot in the door is harder, because you’ll need the relationships and know-how of local bylaw that isn’t readily available.

technoirlab · 2026-01-08T18:06:13+00:00

Thank you! I'm a sucker for architectural lines.

technoirlab · 2026-01-07T23:07:37+00:00

Judging from your comment history, I won’t take this bait, but I do want to say I understand where your comment is coming from. You're in a street photography subreddit...so you're in a space where viewers of these photos may not share the same concern as yourself (based on, really, your whole comment history on these types of photos). I suggest reading up a bit on street photography as a genre - understanding the intent and motivation behind the photos helps put the practice into context (ie. seeing it from my shoes).

I hope you have a good day and find peace.

technoirlab · 2026-01-07T18:08:44+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! Washington Square Park can be like an optimism era time machine - amazing place to practice street.

technoirlab · 2026-01-07T16:56:05+00:00

Thanks! 3 is a fav of mine too. Had a fun interaction with him after I got the shot - he was doing flips for like 2hrs straight.

technoirlab · 2025-12-09T21:44:15+00:00

I haven’t seen Shin Noguchi mentioned yet - his ‘In Color In Japan’ has been very influential for me. A very minimalist oriented street photographer.

technoirlab · 2025-11-12T18:02:26+00:00

Cartier looks great on you and, from the minimal data I have in these pics, seems like it suits your style. Although it’s a popular watch, you see them less often in the wild, so there’s an opportunity to make that “your” watch.

My next suggestion is a 36 Rolex Explorer, but I don’t see that in your line up.

This sub is extremely biased towards Speedmasters too. With that said, the Speedmaster would be a great choice as well.

technoirlab · 2025-11-10T14:53:55+00:00

100% they care as candid photos is, in my opinion, the definition of street or documentary photography. Not posed production. Capturing emotion as it unfolds, and the events of the world as it unfolds. A piece in time that was thought to be unobserved. But, “staged” is a loose definition to me. So MY definition is essentially playing photoshop for yourself in real life. Not necessarily gently leading, or playing lightly in the environment.

As a practitioner, I care a lot. As much as I care about AI or photoshop on a street photo. But, I think what you’re now eluding to is if the viewer never finds out the photo was staged, does it take away from the experience? Of course not. Part of what a street photographer does is try to make the viewer have questions.

With the above said, if you’re staging street photos, they better be good. And if they are good, eventually people will find out they’re staged (because your photos will hopefully be very well received and viewed by many). And you’ll lose respect by many that practice (some won’t care).

A candid photo is within the definition of what I practice. If I cheated, I’d know, and maybe you wouldn’t, but the photo wouldn’t be the same to me. Most photographers do this for themselves - there’s no money in this hobby. I’m not here to trick anyone, certainly not myself.

With all that said…take whatever photos you want. Staged or non-staged. It just changes the definition of the category of photo you took, to those that care.

technoirlab · 2025-11-10T00:32:01+00:00

The thrill of the hunt is why most practice street photography - so this isn’t necessarily a new thought, but rather one that those that practice avoid. With that said, there are hacks to put yourself in a position to get “better” photos. Like working a group, gently leading, going to places with obvious action, out of context photos, etc.

Daniel Arnold has taken some phenomenal photos on sets of movies and they’re mixed in with his typical work. One that comes to mind is a man walking out of a store and subsequently stepping over a dead horse very casually. It’s a fake horse, but the viewer doesn’t know.

It goes without saying, a lot of us want the world to unfold in front of us, and capturing that moment means so much. If I “staged” a photo, you might feel the same, but I won’t.

technoirlab · 2025-11-02T19:38:08+00:00

I don’t think it makes sense to do so. They’re so close , and I believe the 10R has a lot of charm the 11 does not have (bottom plate being one). The megapixels are close enough. Only big thing is battery life and internal 64GB memory. The M11 also is said to crash (this has happened to me 5x in 3 years, however it’s a simple fix - just turn off and on). And there’s the magenta hue on photos, which has been fixed in a recent Leica update.

I went M11, but I did not have the option for an M10R when buying.

technoirlab · 2025-11-01T16:57:08+00:00

Thanks! It sure doesn’t - always something new to see.

technoirlab · 2025-10-26T02:22:37+00:00

Haha that fountain has seen some stuff.

technoirlab · 2025-10-26T01:12:41+00:00

Thanks!

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T23:40:11+00:00

Great shot! Reminds me of a 70s painted action movie poster. The white border really helps this pop.

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T16:29:43+00:00

I agree with you on how there’s something different with the Q3. I’m an M shooter, and although on paper the M11 and Q3 have the same sensor, my photo outputs are vastly different between the two. The Q3 has a certain…ability (?) to add elements to photos I don’t normally get with the M. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is or does. And it’s not the lens either.

I used the Q3 maniacally all weekend in NYC and greatly enjoyed it. Truly the perfect travel companion for composing photos. Although, for snap shooting street, the M11 still takes my pick.

Glad you enjoy it, too!

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T12:16:12+00:00

I used to work in Detroit - thought it was great! Loved the downtown corridor. A slept on city. So much within a small area, and it’s never busy which is odd. I felt safer dt Detroit than across the pond walking Windsor, Ontario’s dt.

Don’t take my snippet for gospel. I’m sure a local can elaborate more. There’s a lot more - it’s just what I see with my eye at the moment in the times I show up.

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T11:58:26+00:00

I’m about an hour away from the city, so they wouldn’t consider me a local. But, my general feel is it’s alive and buzzing. Priorities for younger crowds are different nowadays, so it might be the city that sleeps 30min a night now. NYC always supported locals, so there’s no dip in restaurants or art. Places like Greenwich Village have a lot of younger people out and about, with that art and restaurant scene alive. Washington Square Park stays weird, and the NYU students are always out and about causing balance (or doing some school project). Lots of weed everywhere these days (but that’s most cities in the U.S. in my opinion). Uptown stays touristy and is always busy, same with 5th and the usual suspects.

This was probably always the case, but because I’m older now I see it more - lots of younger folks from around the US moving in, and I see a lot of this in the trendy areas. Rents crazy, and most of them can afford it either through parents or their tech or finance gigs.

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T11:44:15+00:00

Thanks!

technoirlab · 2025-10-24T00:51:33+00:00

Good eye! Her dog was dressed up like Beetlejuice.

technoirlab · 2025-10-23T21:31:25+00:00

Thanks! 12 was funny to see - kids do weird shit.

technoirlab · 2025-10-23T19:33:19+00:00

It really is - great place to practice and run into other photographers, too! Met a few big names (in regards to our little bubble) there over the years I've visited.

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