I took a couple of ducks to a company picnic, at Cook Park along the Tualatin River if I remember correctly. This is the one picture which came out good enough to post.
Originally posted to social media accounts on August 27th, 2014.
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Rex on a Commemorative Plaque
Post tagged: RexWould you believe I have no memory of taking this picture? Huh.
Originally posted to social media accounts on August 25th, 2014.
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3WA 2017 #38: Chicken Run
Sometimes what you want is a great escape. Sometimes it doesn’t even need to be that great of an escape, but it helps if it’s inspired by The Great Escape…
All it takes is one plucky clucker and a lot of luck. What is it?
Chicken Run is a stop-motion film made by Aardman Animations (the same outfit did the earlier Creature Comforts) released in the year 2000.
What kind of story is it?
You have chickens. You have the means to make a bundle of money by switching over from selling eggs to selling chicken pot pies. But the chickens have other plans. Crafty plans.
I know, they don’t look like the crafty planning type, do they? Plans which fail again and again and again, mind you. Until one day, a stranger lands in their midst. Literally.
Why do you like it?
This is a silly, fun, clever, gently ridiculous little adventure comedy romp. It doesn’t ask much (acceptance of cartoon physics and talking animals, mostly) and what it gives in return is a lot of laughs.
What might one not like about it?
It is, more or less, a kids movie. Talking animals and so forth. Don’t hold that against it.
It does, more or less, star Mel Gibson. Don’t hold that against it either, if possible.
An American Chicken In London. Er, maybe not. Other thoughts about it?
In terms of quotable quotes, Chicken Run is good value for money.
“I don’t want to be a pie… I don’t like gravy.”
“We’ll either die free chickens, or die trying.” “Are those the only choices?”
“They’re chickens, you dolt! Apart from you, they’re the most stupid creatures on this planet!”
Mrs. Tweedy is a heck of a villain, gotta admit. “I wasn’t on holiday, Babs. I was in solitary confinement.” “Oh, it’s nice to get a bit of time to yourself, isn’t it?”
Where can I watch it?
You can rent it from some of the usual streaming sources (Amazon, Hulu, Google Play) or buy a shiny platter version.
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Tiger on a TriMet Switch Box
Post tagged: TigerI’m including this one for the sake of completeness only. I almost got the composition right but I botched the focus. D’oh.
Originally posted to social media accounts on August 20th, 2014.
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Lumina on the Holladay Park Fountain
Post tagged: LuminaI freely admit that this one’s a bit of a cheat. Lumina is clearly just on the ground, here. But since the fountain is built into the brick surface of the park, and this picture came out so nicely, and I make the rules here anyway, I’m allowing it.
There’s a bit of a Dutch angle thing going on here. I don’t remember why I went with the shot that is so tilted. Sorry about that.
Originally posted to social media accounts on August 18th, 2014.
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Rex on a Planter In The Street
Post tagged: RexAt some point, the fine City of Portland decided that some streets would look better with fewer cars and more concrete planters full of flowers. Who am I to pass up the provided opportunity?
Originally posted to social media accounts on August 15th, 2014.
