August 2010
94 posts
Always know your exits. (Incase they come to get...
If I were to jump out of the window I’d land in a boat. If I were to run and jump out of the window I’d land in the water. I must remember that for later… Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Always know your exits. (Incase they come to get...
If I were to jump out of the window I’d land in a boat. If I were to run and jump out of the window I’d land in the water. I must remember that for later… Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
How not to win friends and influence people..
Me: “Why do you wear that T-Shirt?” Him: “It helps me keep the ugly birds away”. Me: “Have you got a Girlfriend?” Him: “No.” Me: “I think I’ve found a flaw in your plan”. Him: “huh?”. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
There is never no power.
On the train to Liverpool. No plug sockets on this train but in the window is the surprisingly versatile PowerFilm USB + AA solar charger from @Select_Solar (www.selectsolar.co.uk) When it’s not hanging in the window of a train it’s normally hanging off the front of my bike (@Bikeumentally). Handy for charging all my mobile devices. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s...
Drinking Gem, from Bath Ales.
Smooth, aromatic & bitter sweet. A decent tipple. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Blake's Seven from @Termight
Picked up a mad green lightweight fleece yesterday reduced from £60 to £20 in TKMaxx. Luckily I have this swanky Blake’s Seven enamel badge from @Termight to cover the annoying Bear Grylls logo. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Photos I Never Knew Existed
I have spent a good chunk of the night going through a pile of prints and negatives dating back 10 years or so. Wrapped in their paper envelopes with the negative in little plastic sleeves.I must have taken these two shots on the end of a roll just to finish it off. I hated wasting film and would often shoot whatever or whoever was in front of me just to make sure I was getting 36 prints back. I...
Snowsled Wilderness Jacket - Review
A couple of months ago I took delivery of my Snowsled Wilderness Jacket.. just before the good weather settled in. Whenever we had a few spots of rain I would run outside with the dog but it’s not until this last week I’ve had any decent ‘bad weather’ in which to test the jacket properly.I have owned all kinds of jacket technology in the past, Gore-tex, eVent, Paramo, you...
Reading this in bed..
I have a pile if reading material by the bed. Jupiters Travels, Chopra, an iPad packed full and The Invisibles to name a few. @onmejack reminded me of both the latter and this pictured graphic novel (Transmetropolitan) that he sent me so they’re now on top if the pile. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
The Tilley Hat
(Sanchi, India)My first Tilley hat travelled with me to over 50 countries including 2 wars and an attempted coup (not my doing). Two years ago it vanished with my bio-diesel landrover which was stolen and never recovered. I was more upset that my size 7 & a half Tilley T3 hat had gone than the truck. The hat had been a great traveling companion. Outside of protecting me from the sun and rain...
Once Upon A Time In Bollywood
I found these old photos while looking for something else. Once upon a time in 1996, to earn a bit of extra cash whilst traveling India, I worked in Bollywood. I had a few bit parts and more than my fair share of dancing extravaganzas that I was told in the auditions were going to be simple adverts.As I was on the road few years at a time, I never got to see any of the parts I’d played.....
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Thoughts On Photography
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Dear BT this is my internet connection. How can I...
I am paying around £100 per month to British Telecom as for the last few months BT Broadband have told me I have used more than the allowed 100gb (unlimited) broadband allowance. I really don’t see how this is possible. My wifi is secure & I don’t stream movies. I browse the Internet & email for about 6 hours of the day. That’s when I’m home. I have tried numerous...
Kodak Professional BW400CN
In Jessops store 390 Rugby.. Just picked this up to run through my Leica M6. Getting a C-41 process film means I can get it processed this month! Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Triumph Scrambler 900 Pannier
Having traded in my BMW GS650F for a Triumph Scrambler 900 I have not missed anything other than the capacity to carry my tech. I have got round this in two ways. One is to fit a removable tail pack to the rear rack which can carry all my camera gear and lenses. And the other main solution which is all I need 90% of the time is to buy and fit the official Triumph Scrambler 900 Pannier.It’s...
What month is this again?
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My camera with the red dot. #Leica
I was stood at the counter of a respected Leica dealer today with the intention of selling my precious Leica M6. I couldn’t do it. Even though the camera sits wrapped in a cotton cloth hardly used, I couldn’t bring myself to sell it. Especially when the dealer told me my 35mm f2 was a seriously sought after version of a classic lens & worth way more than the camera itself. ...
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Jinx Roger at Magnum photos
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Inside @MagnumPhotos with @WrightSophie
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Flexible Solar Charging With @Select_Solar &...
This morning the PowerTraveller In-Car charger arrived in the mail and all of a sudden my mobile solar solutions have become even more versatile. I can now use a large selection of lightweight folding solar panels as supplied by @Select_Solar and use them to power my favourite mobile power solutions, the MiniGorilla and PowerGorilla from @PowerMonkeys. In my mind, this little adapter really...
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In Praise Of Audio
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Is that the best you can do?
@Minimentally is less than impressed with Daddies idea of dinner. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
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The Hitchhikers Guide To The End Of World
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My Breakfast View
After my initial harsh comments about the Holiday Inn in Stoke-On-Trent, due mainly to the high internet access prices.. I think this may well be the best Holiday Inn i have slept in. Why? Well i had a silent night’s sleep for starters. Six solid hours (a luxury now a days) from 3am to 9qm without so much as a door slam in between.I guess all i really want is a decent night sleep and a...
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Shimmy Marcus Director of #SoulBoy
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Gabriella Cilmi just popped by.. #soulboy
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Remembering the Casino #SoulBoy #NorthernSoul
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SoulBoy Allnighter #Soulboy
Photos taken at Kings Hall in Stoke at the SoulBoy premiere and all night party. Posted via email from Documental.ly | Comment »
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Paul Bedford - in the Queue for #SoulBoy
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Nichola Burley & Felicity Jones of the film...
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Martin Compston from the film #SoulBoy
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The Dance Floor #soulboy
The calm before the storm.. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
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Tonight is the night #soulboy
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Another Inane Food Tweet
Download now or watch on posterous 20_08_2010 20_04.MOV (2216 KB) Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Ah-oh-ah-oh-ah-oh
The iPhone 4 footage is twice encoded so it’s a bit rough. Looks good on the phone and Reeldirector is a breeze to use.The credits mention @Documentally and @Minimentally but @Dogumentally didn’t fit on the screen so is getting a mention now. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Don't mind if i do..
Download now or watch on posterous Don’t mind if i do.mov (4631 KB) Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Don't mind if i do..
Download now or watch on posterous Don’t mind if i do.mov (4631 KB) Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
I feel the same as the lad..
@minimentally feels the same as me about supermarkets. We roll around bewildered. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Mobile WiFi standby test #3mobile #Vodafone
Both mobile wifi devices have been on constantly for 9 hours but have no devices connected to them. I’m not sure what this test proves but interestingly the Vodafone with it’s 3.7v 1400mAh battery is slightly smaller than the Three 3.7v 1500mAh and yet is still showing two thirds battery capacity to the Three device which is at a quarter & nearly empty. Posted via email from...
The Documentally sew-on patch from @DFBmbe
I just got a parcel from Afghanistan and these were inside. Big thanks to David Bailey MBE for posting these and for the great updates he’s posting from Afghanistan into http://www.twitter.com/dfbmbe Now.. What to do with them… ;) Posted via email from Documental.ly | Comment »
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Perhaps we all need to see more.
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The Bloggers Dream Solar Solution
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Home Is Where The Tech Is
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Glad to see @Bongomentally has been waiting...
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I need to shoot a film in this tunnel. Or a...
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Waiting for Scott Pilgrim
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I can live with that.. #Vodafone
My first speed test with the Vodafone mobile wireless hotspot. So far I will say its the simplest to use. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
Vodafone mobile WiFi
This came through the post today. Looks pretty sexy. Has a great little screen and a solid looking sliding switch. I’ll have a play and report back. Posted via email from Christian Payne’s Data Dump | Comment »
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In my garden with @ljrich
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PowerFilm USB+AA Solar Charger from @Select_Solar
I got my hands on a test unit of the PowerFilm USB+AA Solar Charger from @Select_Solar. It’s about the size of a wallet when rolled up and as well as a USB socket it has a holder for two NiMH or NiCd AA batteries. It comes with two 2000mAh AA Sanyo batteries and states that it will solar charge the batteries in around 4 hours. Which is about the maximum amount of decent sun we get in a day...
