I read this on the skynews website this morning about Heath Ledger:
A controversial church described as a "hate group" has said it will protest at Ledger's LA memorial service because he played a gay character in Brokeback Mountain.
The Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church - which has previously said they wished a million people had been killed in the London terror attacks in 2005 - issued a statement saying the Australian actor was "now in hell".
How much does this make you feel sick? No compassion whatsoever!! For a start he was only playing a character, calm down!! These things go on behind closed doors all the time, he only brought to light a bit of reality!! Grrrr. I really hope this doesn't happen, his family need left in peace. Imagine a big up roar like that at a funeral, no respect!! arseholes!
Also, read this blog about it on the church website, it's horrendous!!
http://blogs.godhatesamerica.com/
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Feedback please
Hi guys,
It's 5am and i've randomly woken up and can't get back to sleep, so I thought i'd get some feedback on a photograph.
My assignment deadline is fast approaching as usual, and I've been thinking and toying with an idea for one of my shots, please see below!
This is Neil holding a piece of glass with emotional thought and phrases written on it. I took it quickly so excuse the bad tone, but we are on about subject here at the moment. I think the problem with this is, you can't tell that there is glass there, therefore you may think i've put this mass of words on with photoshop or something like that. What I'm asking is, do you think i need to give the impression of glass, like pan back a bit or get a bit of glare somehow?
Let me know guys, I should really be working this out my self, but sure advice is always good :)
Cheers
Karen
zzzz
It's 5am and i've randomly woken up and can't get back to sleep, so I thought i'd get some feedback on a photograph.
My assignment deadline is fast approaching as usual, and I've been thinking and toying with an idea for one of my shots, please see below!
This is Neil holding a piece of glass with emotional thought and phrases written on it. I took it quickly so excuse the bad tone, but we are on about subject here at the moment. I think the problem with this is, you can't tell that there is glass there, therefore you may think i've put this mass of words on with photoshop or something like that. What I'm asking is, do you think i need to give the impression of glass, like pan back a bit or get a bit of glare somehow?
Let me know guys, I should really be working this out my self, but sure advice is always good :)
Cheers
Karen
zzzz
Saturday, January 19, 2008
20 things you must do in 2008
I love all this, lets see who agrees with these:
1) Give up Facebook - "it may have been the social networking phenomenon of last year, but surely now the appeal is wearing off? Make this the year when you stop spending so much time with your virtual chums and go and visit your real friends in the flesh."
it's always been bullshit to me, so no problem with this one.
2) Visit Liverpool - "Chosen as the European Capital of Culture of 2008, Liverpool is putting on a year's worth of arts and entertainment to celebrate. Visit www.liverpool2008.org/ for more information."
not sure if I could put up with the accent to be honest!
3) Eat free range chicken - "Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Chicken Out campaign highlighted the levels of cruelty involved in the process of rearing intensively farmed chickens. But still it seems unclear whether the message is getting through. Show you want to make a difference by signing up to the campaign at www.chickenout.tv/"
well if you'd seen any of the Jamie Oliver program the other night, you'd be on for this one"!
4) See the Olympic flame - "The Olympic flame for this summer's Beijing Games will be lit in Greece in March before following the route of the historic silk road and visiting 22 cities. The flame comes to the UK on April 6, when it can be seen in London."
ok seeing some stupid flame doesn't particularly appeal, but checking out the 22 cities along the way certainly does!
5) Holiday in the UK - "Help the nation's fragile economy and the planet's even more fragile environment by taking a holiday in the UK. The Highlands, National Parks, West Country; what more could you want?"
well i'm sure i'll be heading to Edinburgh this year, but that involves getting on a plan, so I'll not really be helping the environment, sorry :(
6) Take up a new sport - "With a plethora of activities and disciplines on show, let the summer Olympics in Beijing also inspire you to take up a new sport."
I go to the gym and do an HND, clear off, there's no time for more!!
7) Turn the TV off in June - "It is hard to imagine a major football championship without any of the Home Nations playing. But that is what we are faced with in June, as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England all failed to qualify for the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. How depressing..."
haha unlucky guys! Doesn't make me depressed in the slightest
8) Use or lose your gym membership - "Naturally we all want you to go to the gym and stay in shape, but with 70% of gym memberships unused, we'd prefer you kept the money for yourself instead."
got this one covered i think..
9) Give up something for Lent - "Lent, the 40 days before Easter when traditionally people give up something unhealthy, begins on February 6 - so decide which one of your vices you are going to give up this year."
hmmm i've never be one for doing this, maybe I should try coffee... WHATTTTTT !!
10) Clean out your makeup bag - "One for the ladies this, obviously. Apparently many of you are using cosmetics that are out of date and therefore potentially hazardous. Time for a spring clean, and maybe even switch to organic products while you are at it."
Definitely something I need to do, then find someone to buy me new stuff
11) Watch Wimbledon - "Finally, with the apparent coming of age of Andy Murray, Britain has a tennis star who can realistically compete for major titles. Tune in to the Wimbledon Championships on June 23 - July 6 to see if he or anyone else can stop Roger Federer."
nahh not really a fan, might catch a few matches if i'm bored or drunk r something ;)
12) Buy local - "Feel like the supermarkets are taking over your local area? Support local business by doing as much of your shopping as possible there instead. "
this is a nice idea in theory, but I don't think i can afford to be this kind :(
13) Go to a music festival - "You might think it is not for you, but we promise you, you will enjoy it and there are currently hundreds to choose from in the UK."
Am i too old for this?
14) Read books for adults - "It's over, the last book has been written. Time to forget Harry Potter forever and get back to reading books written for people your own age."
Hell yeah, fantasy bollox!
15) Watch the film release of the year - "Indy's back! To be more precise, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is released May 22. Start counting down the days now."
oh go on then, i'm up for this one
16) Follow the US election - "The election to see who will become the 44th president of the US will take place on November 4 but the race to the White House is already well under way. As the dark years of George W Bush's administration come to an end, this promises to be one of the most exciting elections in recent history"
ok, so it's all very important and all that, but i'm just not that interested..
17) Have a leap year party - "For such a short month, February 2008 sure has a lot of Fridays. That's because February this year, which begins and ends on a Friday and has five in total, is a leap year, meaning there will be 29 days in the month. Celebrate this momentous occasion with a celebratory get-together. It is also customary for women to ask men to marry them on February 29."
Now this is more like it, it's also Steve O's Bday so it's on! Oh and watch out I might just ask you to mary me ;)
18) Sort your bills out - "With energy companies expected to increase prices at levels way above inflation this year, make sure you shop around for the best deals - you could save yourself a small fortune."
...... no comment
19) Get Freeview - "There is no excuse - the big analogue switch off begins this year and you don't want to find yourself stuck without a telly. Best to be prepared and invest in a Freeview box - otherwise you may miss your favourite TV shows."
Done
20) Go for a health check-up - "While you are almost certainly in fine health, prevention is better than cure and going for a health check-up will allow your GP to spot any symptoms before they turn into bigger problems."
Yeah I'll be grand
Ok that took far to long to cut and paste in, i have work to do..
c ya
K
1) Give up Facebook - "it may have been the social networking phenomenon of last year, but surely now the appeal is wearing off? Make this the year when you stop spending so much time with your virtual chums and go and visit your real friends in the flesh."
it's always been bullshit to me, so no problem with this one.
2) Visit Liverpool - "Chosen as the European Capital of Culture of 2008, Liverpool is putting on a year's worth of arts and entertainment to celebrate. Visit www.liverpool2008.org/ for more information."
not sure if I could put up with the accent to be honest!
3) Eat free range chicken - "Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Chicken Out campaign highlighted the levels of cruelty involved in the process of rearing intensively farmed chickens. But still it seems unclear whether the message is getting through. Show you want to make a difference by signing up to the campaign at www.chickenout.tv/"
well if you'd seen any of the Jamie Oliver program the other night, you'd be on for this one"!
4) See the Olympic flame - "The Olympic flame for this summer's Beijing Games will be lit in Greece in March before following the route of the historic silk road and visiting 22 cities. The flame comes to the UK on April 6, when it can be seen in London."
ok seeing some stupid flame doesn't particularly appeal, but checking out the 22 cities along the way certainly does!
5) Holiday in the UK - "Help the nation's fragile economy and the planet's even more fragile environment by taking a holiday in the UK. The Highlands, National Parks, West Country; what more could you want?"
well i'm sure i'll be heading to Edinburgh this year, but that involves getting on a plan, so I'll not really be helping the environment, sorry :(
6) Take up a new sport - "With a plethora of activities and disciplines on show, let the summer Olympics in Beijing also inspire you to take up a new sport."
I go to the gym and do an HND, clear off, there's no time for more!!
7) Turn the TV off in June - "It is hard to imagine a major football championship without any of the Home Nations playing. But that is what we are faced with in June, as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England all failed to qualify for the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. How depressing..."
haha unlucky guys! Doesn't make me depressed in the slightest
8) Use or lose your gym membership - "Naturally we all want you to go to the gym and stay in shape, but with 70% of gym memberships unused, we'd prefer you kept the money for yourself instead."
got this one covered i think..
9) Give up something for Lent - "Lent, the 40 days before Easter when traditionally people give up something unhealthy, begins on February 6 - so decide which one of your vices you are going to give up this year."
hmmm i've never be one for doing this, maybe I should try coffee... WHATTTTTT !!
10) Clean out your makeup bag - "One for the ladies this, obviously. Apparently many of you are using cosmetics that are out of date and therefore potentially hazardous. Time for a spring clean, and maybe even switch to organic products while you are at it."
Definitely something I need to do, then find someone to buy me new stuff
11) Watch Wimbledon - "Finally, with the apparent coming of age of Andy Murray, Britain has a tennis star who can realistically compete for major titles. Tune in to the Wimbledon Championships on June 23 - July 6 to see if he or anyone else can stop Roger Federer."
nahh not really a fan, might catch a few matches if i'm bored or drunk r something ;)
12) Buy local - "Feel like the supermarkets are taking over your local area? Support local business by doing as much of your shopping as possible there instead. "
this is a nice idea in theory, but I don't think i can afford to be this kind :(
13) Go to a music festival - "You might think it is not for you, but we promise you, you will enjoy it and there are currently hundreds to choose from in the UK."
Am i too old for this?
14) Read books for adults - "It's over, the last book has been written. Time to forget Harry Potter forever and get back to reading books written for people your own age."
Hell yeah, fantasy bollox!
15) Watch the film release of the year - "Indy's back! To be more precise, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is released May 22. Start counting down the days now."
oh go on then, i'm up for this one
16) Follow the US election - "The election to see who will become the 44th president of the US will take place on November 4 but the race to the White House is already well under way. As the dark years of George W Bush's administration come to an end, this promises to be one of the most exciting elections in recent history"
ok, so it's all very important and all that, but i'm just not that interested..
17) Have a leap year party - "For such a short month, February 2008 sure has a lot of Fridays. That's because February this year, which begins and ends on a Friday and has five in total, is a leap year, meaning there will be 29 days in the month. Celebrate this momentous occasion with a celebratory get-together. It is also customary for women to ask men to marry them on February 29."
Now this is more like it, it's also Steve O's Bday so it's on! Oh and watch out I might just ask you to mary me ;)
18) Sort your bills out - "With energy companies expected to increase prices at levels way above inflation this year, make sure you shop around for the best deals - you could save yourself a small fortune."
...... no comment
19) Get Freeview - "There is no excuse - the big analogue switch off begins this year and you don't want to find yourself stuck without a telly. Best to be prepared and invest in a Freeview box - otherwise you may miss your favourite TV shows."
Done
20) Go for a health check-up - "While you are almost certainly in fine health, prevention is better than cure and going for a health check-up will allow your GP to spot any symptoms before they turn into bigger problems."
Yeah I'll be grand
Ok that took far to long to cut and paste in, i have work to do..
c ya
K
Monday, January 14, 2008
4 years difference
Well now who can guess the new from the old... haha
seriously how rough did I look back in 2004, probably drunk in the younger one like, but still that's no excuse for looking like a millie!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Picture of a picture
Hey there, just thought i'd have a go at this blogging from my new phone business. So here's a photo of a pic on my website. It's the first snowfall, aint it loverly ;) kaz
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Happy Christmas
Hi guys, that is if there is any of you out there still reading this!
Thought I'd give my wallpaper a strip, and go dark again. Not very exciting, I should probably do my own but I don't know how and probably don't have the time either.
Anyway yes I'd like to say happy Christmas to everyone, I personally can't wait to get a few days off to relax. It's seems to have been all go lately, but that's not a bad thing, it's good to keep one's mind active.
so I completed my first photography assignment this week, very excited to get it all up on the wall, not so excited about hearing the results, as I'm sure my workbook isn't up to scratch. Even so I'm going to be much more prepared for the next assignment now that I know a bit more about what is involved. My next assignment is Portraiture, so it'll be quite fun getting to use the studio lighting and all that jazz..... OOOOooOOoOooh the buzz is coming back.
So there you go a small update into the life of Kaz, was it tantalising?
Right must go now, i'm tired from last nights drinking and can't concentrate for more than 5 minutes!
Have a great Christmas everyone
Kaz x
Thought I'd give my wallpaper a strip, and go dark again. Not very exciting, I should probably do my own but I don't know how and probably don't have the time either.
Anyway yes I'd like to say happy Christmas to everyone, I personally can't wait to get a few days off to relax. It's seems to have been all go lately, but that's not a bad thing, it's good to keep one's mind active.
so I completed my first photography assignment this week, very excited to get it all up on the wall, not so excited about hearing the results, as I'm sure my workbook isn't up to scratch. Even so I'm going to be much more prepared for the next assignment now that I know a bit more about what is involved. My next assignment is Portraiture, so it'll be quite fun getting to use the studio lighting and all that jazz..... OOOOooOOoOooh the buzz is coming back.
So there you go a small update into the life of Kaz, was it tantalising?
Right must go now, i'm tired from last nights drinking and can't concentrate for more than 5 minutes!
Have a great Christmas everyone
Kaz x
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Interesting thought from a Photographer...
"Then one day I was sitting at work and realised I didn't want to continue doing something because I had to. It was just a strong realisation and I quit that very day".
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Stolen from McGrathy
| You Are a Witch (or Warlock) |
 You are deviously brilliant and a perfect manipulator. You somehow always end up getting what you want - without anyone knowing you're working behind the scenes. Crafty and cunning, you can work your way out of any jam. And it's easy for you to get people to do what you want, whether you're working for good or evil. Your greatest power: Mind control Your greatest weakness: Making people your puppets You play well with: Ghosts |
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
I'm still here
Hi there,
Haven't really felt like bloggin' lately, same old same happening with me! Well until today that it, I thought I would let you know I have mounted my first pic that I am selling (please see below) Have to say it was a bit of a pain in the ass. I went home to do this, I actually used clamps and a stanley knife to do it all. Managed not to cut myself until later I ran my finger down the card and gave myself a nice slice!
Anyway it's not flawless, but I can't see how it could be doing it all by hand. I'm kind of proud of my first efforts. Have to see about writing a title and putting my name on it as well...
So that's about it for today...
Later,
Kaz
Haven't really felt like bloggin' lately, same old same happening with me! Well until today that it, I thought I would let you know I have mounted my first pic that I am selling (please see below) Have to say it was a bit of a pain in the ass. I went home to do this, I actually used clamps and a stanley knife to do it all. Managed not to cut myself until later I ran my finger down the card and gave myself a nice slice!
Anyway it's not flawless, but I can't see how it could be doing it all by hand. I'm kind of proud of my first efforts. Have to see about writing a title and putting my name on it as well...
So that's about it for today...
Later,
Kaz
Sunday, September 30, 2007
update....
Hey guys,
Well thought I should update as it really has been all go lately which is great. First things first I must tell you all that I'm typing this on my new imac, I am annoying everyone already going on about it, i love my inner geek! The computer reallly is something else, I thought i'd find it hard to find my way around it, but it's grand...I've never really been in love beofre, but I sure am now....with a piece of hardware!! More evidence building everyday to help support the fact I have a cold black black heart ;)
Photography course is really kicking off now, I must be keen because it's getting me up and out of bed early when I could easily be lying in. It's the passion, is great, it's building up inside me and I don't want it to end. This weekend I finished off my first black and white film, it's going to be really interesting to see what I come up with, and the developing part will be excellent. I know my first film won't be great, but it's a complete learning curve..would have been better if i'd written down all the cam settings I was trying out as I went! ahh well bring on more rolls of film please, there's work to be done :)
Anyway I must go,heading out for dinner.
Take care,
Kaz x
Well thought I should update as it really has been all go lately which is great. First things first I must tell you all that I'm typing this on my new imac, I am annoying everyone already going on about it, i love my inner geek! The computer reallly is something else, I thought i'd find it hard to find my way around it, but it's grand...I've never really been in love beofre, but I sure am now....with a piece of hardware!! More evidence building everyday to help support the fact I have a cold black black heart ;)
Photography course is really kicking off now, I must be keen because it's getting me up and out of bed early when I could easily be lying in. It's the passion, is great, it's building up inside me and I don't want it to end. This weekend I finished off my first black and white film, it's going to be really interesting to see what I come up with, and the developing part will be excellent. I know my first film won't be great, but it's a complete learning curve..would have been better if i'd written down all the cam settings I was trying out as I went! ahh well bring on more rolls of film please, there's work to be done :)
Anyway I must go,heading out for dinner.
Take care,
Kaz x
Friday, September 14, 2007
Flickr
Hi,
Decided to set up another flickr account, and have just put some of my favourite pics from the website up. I had a flickr before which looked crap, pics from ages ago, they were just not up to standard..
Chick this pic below..see where it takes you oooohhhh
Decided to set up another flickr account, and have just put some of my favourite pics from the website up. I had a flickr before which looked crap, pics from ages ago, they were just not up to standard..
Chick this pic below..see where it takes you oooohhhh
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Key Word Activity
Hey,
Thought I'd share this with you as I thought it was funny. Just checked my statcounter account to see what key words had brought people to my blog. Check out these three classics
1) pee standing made a mess
2) dirty bitch in ulster pics
3) mr trousersnake.
What an interesting read :)
Thought I'd share this with you as I thought it was funny. Just checked my statcounter account to see what key words had brought people to my blog. Check out these three classics
1) pee standing made a mess
2) dirty bitch in ulster pics
3) mr trousersnake.
What an interesting read :)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Do I need a Man...interesting..
| You Don't Need a Man ... or Want One! |
 Generally, you're very happy being a single woman. And anyone who has a problem with that... well, that's their problem. Not that you wouldn't share your life with the almost perfect guy. You simply won't settle though. Your life is too good to share with some substandard man! |
Monday, September 10, 2007
Monday's
Seriously lacking motivation today.
Why are Mondays such a struggle, you struggle to get up in the morning, and then you struggle your way through the day.
I want to start my day with drive and enthusiasm, but I'm finding that very hard to do at the moment. If money was no issue I'd lock myself away in some sort of studio, try my hand at painting again (I keep thinking I have the potential to paint something decent, but in reality would probably suck at it)! anyway yes I want to be inspired and want to drink wine and be creative, creative in a way that I've never been before...It's a pity real life and having to actually earn a few pounds gets in the way...
Anyway hope everyone has a good week, don't know where all that came from !!
Anyway I had a lovely weekend in Edinburgh catching up with Ali, Jamie, baby Rachel and the other Whitehead girls. Hopefully put some pictures up later on this evening.
Kaz x
Ohh and another thing I read this on someone's blog today:
The BBC recently reported a very sad report ... when you are in your 20's and 30's you have an average of 34 friends, when you get older and move into 40's and 50's you have an average of 16 friends ...
How sad that one of the things which we, and let's just say the whole western world, needs most, actually declines as we need it more.
As we get older, we hit more obstacles. We get hurt more. We learn more, and as result perhaps become more Cynical, bitter, inward focused and self-defeated, and so we become less hopeful, less adventurious - less alive.
We need more friends. Real friends. People who will stand by you when you simply need someone to stand by you - even if you're wrong
Thought it was a good point to make, how many of us have had friends that just slip away..?? We shouldn't let this happen, these are the people that know us the best and should be appreciated every day. While in Edinburgh I happened to mention that us Whitehead girls all went to the same Playschool, and are now still in pretty decent contact, some more that others but in contact all the same. We are extremely lucky to have that, and it's something that I hope continues!!! So if you consider yourself one of my friends, just remember I appreciate you! If you are no longer my friend then it's your fault not mine lol
wee Rachel, and a cutie called Karen
Why are Mondays such a struggle, you struggle to get up in the morning, and then you struggle your way through the day.
I want to start my day with drive and enthusiasm, but I'm finding that very hard to do at the moment. If money was no issue I'd lock myself away in some sort of studio, try my hand at painting again (I keep thinking I have the potential to paint something decent, but in reality would probably suck at it)! anyway yes I want to be inspired and want to drink wine and be creative, creative in a way that I've never been before...It's a pity real life and having to actually earn a few pounds gets in the way...
Anyway hope everyone has a good week, don't know where all that came from !!
Anyway I had a lovely weekend in Edinburgh catching up with Ali, Jamie, baby Rachel and the other Whitehead girls. Hopefully put some pictures up later on this evening.
Kaz x
Ohh and another thing I read this on someone's blog today:
The BBC recently reported a very sad report ... when you are in your 20's and 30's you have an average of 34 friends, when you get older and move into 40's and 50's you have an average of 16 friends ...
How sad that one of the things which we, and let's just say the whole western world, needs most, actually declines as we need it more.
As we get older, we hit more obstacles. We get hurt more. We learn more, and as result perhaps become more Cynical, bitter, inward focused and self-defeated, and so we become less hopeful, less adventurious - less alive.
We need more friends. Real friends. People who will stand by you when you simply need someone to stand by you - even if you're wrong
Thought it was a good point to make, how many of us have had friends that just slip away..?? We shouldn't let this happen, these are the people that know us the best and should be appreciated every day. While in Edinburgh I happened to mention that us Whitehead girls all went to the same Playschool, and are now still in pretty decent contact, some more that others but in contact all the same. We are extremely lucky to have that, and it's something that I hope continues!!! So if you consider yourself one of my friends, just remember I appreciate you! If you are no longer my friend then it's your fault not mine lol
wee Rachel, and a cutie called Karen
Friday, August 17, 2007
Bit of Advertising never hurt anyone!
Check out the state of me!! Excuse the big white face in the second one..and also excuse the tired look about me, it was taken at about 8am this morning.
There's a few flaws with the hoodie, but I couldn't resist it any longer and had to put it on.. What you guys think?
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Fancy a hoodie anyone?
Hey guys, I'm very busy in work, but still found the time to do these wee beauties...What ya reckon?
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Karen McClintock Photography
Hey guys,
Just a quick one here, new photos up on the site, please have a look!
Just a quick one here, new photos up on the site, please have a look!
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