Rob Masters

Something special for John Samuel​. The original Noodle Incident - what really happened! http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff200/fv00125.htm

Summer Celebration WPP 2015 - Week 51 - Summer / Winter Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D ,  Ken Fowkes ,  Navin Upendran  , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-51-SummerWinter These three trees turned up in a large area of vacant land near one of Perth's primary arterial roads. One or more have been turning up there for some years, appearing a day or two before Christmas, and vanishing again around Jan 5. I have no idea who puts them there, or why, but they have become as much a feature of our summer Christmas as the now defunct beer-can tree from down the road.

Very sweet! https://youtu.be/UUlaseGrkLc

Rising Heat WPP 2015 - Week 48 - Shapes Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-50-Shapes A totally misleading title as the indicator globes in a Galilean Thermometer sink as the temperature rises.

Congratulations on a successful launch and return mission SpaceX! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bTbVbe4e4&feature=share

Normally I'd post this under Music and Music Videos, but in this case, I'm convinced that this could easily be straight out of an Andre Norton novel that she never wrote. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc10dQG-ueI&feature=share

Via Boing Boing comes this brilliant re-telling of Episode IV - using footage from other films. Found via this link:  http://boingboing.net/2015/12/17/what-star-wars-minus-star-wa.html Favourite shout-out? The Dam Busters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gUKYBs6T8c&feature=share

I don't know where John Samuel​ found this, but it so needs a video clip! Originally shared by John Samuel Well this is just... odd. Not to mention possibly being the oldest recorded mash-up.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUV-WghBifc&feature=share

And while we're at it, I've had days like this. http://xkcd.com/1618/

I just discovered this wonderful singer/songwriter over on Magnatune. If you like Kate Bush or Tori Amos, give Linda Wood a go! http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/lwood-duel?song=1

I think this is one of the best things I've seen in months... Originally shared by Damn interesting Video: Jet fuel and steel beams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzF1KySHmUA

Dots To Spots Printing are running their final #FreePrintFriday  for 2015! Comment on the original to enter. Originally shared by Dots To Spots Printing Free Print Friday - Last one for the year! 1. Comment on this post by 5:00pm (19/12/15) AEST. 2. Random person will be chosen for this free print. 3.The winner of this event has till (20/12/15) 11:59pm AEST to send their photo to dots to spots and redeem their free print. 4. The winner will receive a 16x24 inch print on 190gsm Satin Photo Paper delivered to their address. Have a great day everyone :) #freeprintfriday #friday #free #print #giveaway #photoprint #competition #advertising #win #share #freefriday #photography #gift

Via Jeremy Hodges  Originally shared by Tim Young Jeremy Hodges​ there I did it....I posted a #StarWarsForceAwakens spoiler ;) #heartstone #starwars #lol

Meanwhile, Assembly is hiding under the table, stealing chips when no one is looking. Originally shared by Oleg Yakovlev https://v1.std3.ru/71/b7/1450110575-71b77b2bd06f431f2bd0b4abb983738f.gif https://v1.std3.ru/71/b7/1450110575-71b77b2bd06f431f2bd0b4abb983738f.gif

Wonderful news! http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/perth-wetlands-group-wins-court-challenge-against-roe-8/7033038

Canada - back to the tradition of being friendly, polite, and caring. I hope we remember how to do this soon as well. Originally shared by Antony Warren #Syria #Refugees #Daesh #Terrorism

Like a lot of things related to the Honourable Mr. Turnbull's leadership, not perfect, but a marked improvement. Actually, given the nature of Australian politics in the modern world, that would not be a bad epitaph for any Prime Minister. Here's hoping you get to keep it up, Mr. Turnbull! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-13/abbots-wind-farm-investment-ban-lifted/7024164

Five years young! The Weekly Photo Project is back for 2016! Join us in improving your photography skills, meeting some amazing photographers, and having fun! Originally shared by Francesco Scaglioni About the Weekly Photo Project 2016 Welcome to the 2016 Weekly Photo Project - it's open for all levels of photographers and you can join at any time! The idea of the project is to have fun, whilst learning more about photography and your camera. The idea is simple: each week you will try to take a new photograph based on a theme, executed any way you feel fit. The list of themes for the year and the copy / paste tags for each theme can be found in the Community Try to take the photos weekly if possible (it is more fun that way - we don’t check exif data but “stockpiling” images in advance or raiding your archive would not be in the spirit of the project). The Project should not be a source of stress though: if you’re late then you’re late, if you miss a theme then you miss a theme, ...

Ten Eleven Handy hints for participating in a Weekly Photo Project As we get ready for the 2016 Weekly Photo Project, I thought I'd share some of the things I've learnt over past few years. First - Don't be shy - we really don't care what level of experience or quality of gear you have. We have absolute beginners and full-time professionals taking part, with everything from high-end DLSRs to 2MP smartphones. The point is to take part - to paraphrase one of my author friends "If you want to be a photographer, take photos!", and this is as true for those just wanting to improve their skills as for those looking to turn (or are already) pro. Second - Make sure you create a new album for the project at the start of the year, and (this is the important bit) add each photo to it before you share it. And include the theme in the caption of the photo before you share it - it makes it a lot easier when you are reviewing your work. Third - Please re-share your posts! Af...

How to Take Part in the 2016 Weekly Photo Project First of all it is necessary to become a member of the Community.  It is not necessary to Circle the other members but if you don’t then you will miss out on some great photography as you will never see their non-project work. --------------------------- Posting Methods Classic Google Plus Methods Method #1 1 Choose your image and optionally add it to your WPP2016 album 2 Go to the Community “Information” sections and Copy the tags for your chosen theme 3 Click Create new post whilst visiting the Community and the correct weekly section for your chosen theme, and  3a Give it a title if you wish and some narrative 3b Paste the theme tags / info ( this is important as it ensures that the curators get notified of your post ) 3c Attach / upload your picture 4 ( Optional but preferred ) Reshare your posting publicly, including the #WPP2016 tag in the body of the repost. 5 Hang around and enjoy the work of the other members. Method #2 1 Choos...

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Every once in a while I get an extra special surprise from Weekly Photo Project 2015​, and this time Robyn King​ has shared this stunning macro shot. I am looking forward to next year even more now! Originally shared by Robyn King #weeklyphotoproject2015   #wpp2015   Alen Ianni Bernhard Rembold Cliff Loresco Francesco Scaglioni Heather D Ken Fowkes Matt Crace Navin Upendran Robyn King T.E. Smith  #wpp2015-Wk44-Flowers Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season♥ #everydaythings  EVERYDAY THINGS luca lancieri Barbara Manciulli Boba Musura Nynke B  #floralfriday  FloralFriday Tamara Pruessner HQSP Flowers  #hqspflowers  Melanie Pierce Kanlaya Chungsangornpornsuk Wayne Lu Iva Pas Photography FLOWER POWER  #flowerpower  Edith Kukla  #flowers   #flowerphotography   #flowerslovers   #flowersphotography   #poinsettia   #red   #redpoinsettia   #macroaddict  MacroAddict Sandrine Berjonneau  #macro4all  Macro4All Bill Urwin Thomas Kirchen Walter Soestbergen  #macromaniacs  MacroManiacs S...

Via Alicia Smith (Who got it via many others!) I, too, need to remember this. Originally shared by null Share. It's spot on. http://brightside.me/article/stop-saying-sorry-if-you-want-to-say-thank-you-a-seriously-insightful-cartoon-57255/

Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, on Trump's claims of London being a hotbed of radicalism: "I would invite him to come and see the whole of London and take him round the city, except that I wouldn't want to expose Londoners to any unnecessary risk of meeting Donald Trump." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3352382/Three-people-SECOND-signing-petition-ban-Donald-Trump-Britain-hate-speech-claim-police-fear-lives-radicalised-London.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3352382/Three-people-SECOND-signing-petition-ban-Donald-Trump-Britain-hate-speech-claim-police-fear-lives-radicalised-London.html#ixzz3tsKxKDYe

Following up on yesterday... Originally shared by John Samuel As Rob Masters noted yesterday, we need to grow up and stop the ENDEMIC victim blaming. And, unfortunately, it does indeed appear to be endemic in Australia. :( http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/25/victim-blaming-rampant-in-australians-attitudes-towards-violence-against-women-study

"Civic Sculpture" WPP 2015 - Week 49 - Repetitive Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-49-Repetitive Ceiling decorations at a public open area in a new arcade in Perth. Surrounding the skylight are skyscrapers reaching UP , while the COLOUR/COLOR glass baffles provide LEADING LINES and REFLECTIONS, the lights give SYMMETRY, there is WATER on the glass roof from a passing rainstorm (you can just make out the CLOUDS AND SKY), and the REPETITIVE patterns complete the image. So that's eight REPEATED themes in one :) (Can you find any more?)

This has to stop. And who has to stop it?  Us. Blokes.  Because it is up to us to change our attitudes, and to damn well grow up . The only time it is the victim's fault is ... never . Which means that the only people to blame for violence against women are the perpetrators - and the rest of us who say (even unconsciously)  that it is in any way even partly the victims' fault. So I say again, the only people who can stop this is us.  Also via John Samuel. Originally shared by Tony Sidaway Being A Girl: A Brief Personal History of Violence. http://bellejar.ca/2015/12/03/being-a-girl-a-brief-personal-history-of-violence/

Because the telcos and security agencies would never fall victim... Originally shared by John Samuel Nothing to worry about here. Move along. http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/dec/04/telcos-and-security-agencies-exempted-from-data-breach-rules-in-draft-bill?CMP=soc_568

I'll just put this up... http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/youre-in-the-same-category-as-hitler-sl/news-story/d7e402e5549d0f19744355eca5259c11

Eskal produce GF pretzels, so this looks fun! Thanks to Lordy​ for this! Originally shared by Yahiya Mv These Chicken Nuggets Are What Dreams Are Made Of RECIPE: 2 cups salted pretzels 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp pepper (optional) 2 eggs 1 lb boneless chicken breasts Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch pieces. Mix pretzels and cheese in food processor. Add pepper to flour and mix in a separate bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl, and pour cheese/pretzel mix in a third. Bread chicken by first covering in flour, then dipping in egg, and finally coating in pretzel/ cheese mix. Fry in vegetable oil. Flip several times until fully cooked. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy! By tasty

Take the few minutes to read this, it is not very long, but it is bang on target. Originally shared by John Samuel In view of recent terrorism at #plannedparenthood I think it is an appropriate time to repeat this rant. https://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/a-bumper-sticker-feminists-take-on-abortion-laws/

"Sacrifice Remembered" WPP 2015 - Week 48 - My Country Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-48-MyCountry The ANZACs and our fallen service men and women are, in many ways, one of the hallmarks of Australia, representing our painful coming-of-age. The Mandurah War Memorial is one reminder of their sacrifice, and one of the most poignant. http://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/WarMemorial.htm

Nankeen (or Rufous) Night Heron. Normally one of the shyest and trickiest of birds to photograph, this one (part of a group of four) was standing out in the open, in broad daylight, intent on stalking a group of fishermen. This rather dominate male stands out, with his fine breeding plumes clearly visible.

Sadly lacking in a dragon, Western Australia's take on Jelaza Kazone :) #liaden #treeanddragon

Hey, it is worth a go.... http://woobox.com/tgudvj/gdkrao

A little puzzle. Respond on the original post with your answers. Garry Winterton​ - you might have an insight here! Originally shared by Sunday What Is It So here we are. We're all going to die. In the mean time #sundaywhatisit

The latest from Humans of Perth​ is someone with a very clear way of looking at the world. Originally shared by Humans of Perth "I know there is a lot of stigma attached to feminism, but, to me, it stands for equality for everyone. Like gay rights, battling racism, disability rights and gender equality. Men are told that if they cry they are a woman, which is like saying feminine traits are bad. Crying is a human trait. It's just been gendered over the years for some strange reason. Feminism about breaking the mould and being inclusive of everyone."

Australia now has its first University-based course - a 9 basket, 18 tee course at Curtin University! Alicia Smith​ and played half the course this afternoon, and it is a fun beginners' course, but still has challenges for experts.

I sympathise entirely! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/police-respond-to-domestic-after-man-screams-over-spider/6979724

"You played it for her..." WPP 2015 - Week 47 - Music Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-47 -Music (Actually, she played it for me - thanks for being a hand model, Alicia Smith!)

Two thirds of the new cast for MST3K has been announced. There is 18 days to go on the Kickstarter, and we're half way to a half-season. We might still get to a full season - which would be awesome - not just because 12 episodes, but because it gives Joel and the cast a decent shot at pitching to a network for an on-going series. Originally shared by Felicia Day Well, in the "Dream Come True" category, today it was announced I will be playing Dr Forrester's daughter in the MST3K reboot that's on Kickstarter NOW! Please click below to donate so we can make 12 episodes happen! bit.ly/mst3k-update8 I watched MST3K with my brother religiously as a kid. The reason Joel thought of me for this was because I was in Salt Lake City at the con and I went up to get a picture with him because I wanted to rub it in my brother Ryon's face. So thanks Ryon! You got me my dream job! Please help me all the episodes happen so I can rub it in his face a LOT! :)

Blame Alicia Smith​.

Seen republished elsewhere. Goes a long way to explaining Andromeda, too. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/plane

Stunning cover of Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2). Originally shared by Lordy One of the most interesting covers of a Pink Floyd song I've ever heard.. Done by a Belarusian music ensemble Stary Olsa (Стары Ольса) using medieval instruments.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NXvWKKHCk4

"Space Mirrors" Satellite TV dishes are parabolic mirrors for RF signals. WPP 2015 - Week 46 - Mirrors Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-46-Mirrors

Dots To Spots Printing are back! Please comment on the original post to enter. Originally shared by Dots To Spots Printing Free Print Friday 1. Comment on this post by 5:00pm (21/11/15) AEST. 2. Random person will be chosen for this free print. 3.The winner of this event has till (22/11/15) 11:59pm AEST to send their photo to dots to spots and redeem their free print. 4. The winner will receive a 16x24 inch print on 250gsm Satin Photo Paper delivered to their address. #freeprintfriday #friday #free #print #giveaway #photoprint #competition #advertising #win #share #freefriday #photography #gift

Please add events back to the new web-based Google+ - or provide some sort of alternative feature in Google Calendar that allows the for the recording of what happens at a Calendar entry, and allows it invite a G+ community. An example use case would be a photowalk community.

Hestia's Cafe Restaurant (49 Lake St, Northbridge) are a great paella and tapas place that are surprisingly gluten-aware. One of their signature dishes if gluten-free, and very cool. I give you "The. Mushroom Forest"!

Thanks to Simon Wilson​ for spotting this! Originally shared by Trace McLean A nice little handy-dandy article.... http://digital-photography-school.com/good-crop-bad-crop-how-to-crop-portraits/

Next time a vendor says 'call us for pricing' .... Originally shared by Florian Haas "What's it cost?" — "Contact sales for pricing please." — "Is your product more complex than going to space?" http://www.spacex.com/about/capabilities

One of out local camera store chains held an expo yesterday, and one of the things running was an instructional session on studio shooting. In this case, it was all single-light, although there was a two-light setup running as well.  All of these are SOOC, so I guess I did learn a few things. 

Playing with some LED garden lights and a freshly restarted pond.

Had a ball at this month's WABA meet! https://goo.gl/photos/ezVEoLQgC4WFHL696

Via Philippe Reinhart Sounds reasonable. Originally shared by Osiris Jenkins

Not strictly a contest or giveaway, this Humble Bundle is a pretty neat deal! https://www.humblebundle.com/books/morebooks?makerdiy_bookbundle

We saw The Last Witch Hunter this evening. We went in with extremely low expectations. And were disappointed. It is actually quite a good movie! Vin Diesel has great fun playing what can on!y be described as a Fighter Player Character alongside the Mentor (even if he's 800 years younger) of Michael Caine. Elijah Wood makes for an interesting Sidekick. Meantime Rose Leslie plays Chloe the Elf Magic User Psy Witch PC with class and style. And taking no nonsense from the Fighter. The story is pretty good, with decent plotting, and a couple of well hinted and revealed twists. And all of our heroes get to sprout some awesome one-liners. All in all a much better movie than we were expecting. External detached spine on The Witch Queen notwithstanding. But the ghost of Mr. Geiger is not amused, I'm sure. 8/10 and a really good cappuccino in a dive bar on the Sid and Nancy scale.

The Astor Theatre was packed as They Might Be Giants started the first leg of their Australian Tour. And yes, they were great! WPP 2015 - Week 45 - Many or Few Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-45-ManyFew

This is pretty big news for me and my fellow sufferers! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-10/hookworm-larvae-injected-into-coeliacs-gluten-intolerance/6926286

Wondermark, home of fine re-worked Victorian-era etchings and illustrations, recently ran a Kickstarter with amazing success: Multi-Purpose, All-Occasion Greeting Cards was successfully funded 1257515% funded This being Wondermark, though, it does not tell the full story:  $25,150 pledged  Wait! What? The threshold for funding was USD2. The minimum pledge was USD9. The cunning devil! http://wondermark.com/

Abandoned bunker, Rottnest. Part of the fortifications for the 6.2inch Bickley Battery, this bunker was one of the outlying defenses. I suspect it may have been a machine gun post, given the lack of mountings on top, and the absence of firing slits. At the back you can see of the grenade traps.

Alicia Smith​'s latest chip acquisitions. I wonder if food handling gloves are called for...

The things you find on a photo walk!

Added photos to Rottnest Morning Photowalk. events/gallery/cp74r78ahi529kq817nemaai3n4?authkey=CIHA6OHuxIWVJg

20 second exposure, just outside our room, looking out over the salt lakes. The big glow is Wadjemup Lighthouse.

Added photos to Rottnest Afternoon/Evening Photowalk. events/gallery/ch7ns9r00tu0fq466rkiv8nqvt0?authkey=CIGF8IbQ3_feNA

It does not make up for over a year of criminal harassment, but it is wonderful to see that, not only has she got a book-and-movie deal out of it, but that multiple A-listers want in, and multiple studios wanted to make it. Originally shared by John Samuel Oh this is just glorious. The vile pit of misogyny and harassment (aka GamerGate) has spent over a year trying to crush Zoe Quinn. Result: Book and movie deal.  Sometimes there IS justice in the world, and it's beautiful to see.  https://deadline.com/2015/11/zoe-quinn-crash-override-gamergate-memoir-amy-pascal-1201611420/

Is it just me, or does Malcolm Turnbull look like he would be more at home with an Interociter?

I'm not much of a jet man, preferring prop jobs, and stringbags most of all. The De Havilland Vampire has a special place despite this, and always gives me a thrill - and a bit of chill. Mostly due to a single novella, one that I consider the author's finest work. And as November rolls towards December and Christman, it is time to pull The Shepherd from the bookshelf again. Maybe one day an airshow will do a combined Vampire / Mosquito flyby... Originally shared by Dylan van Graan "Follow the lead........" I'm out and about again, looking forward to a packed day tomorrow. Tonight two classics in formation :) Vampire and Airmacchi MB-326, better known here as the Impala.

And if you happen to be spending the weekend on Rottnest, there's an evening walk on Saturday November 7th, also led by one of the Rottnest Island volunteers. https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ch7ns9r00tu0fq466rkiv8nqvt0?authkey=CIGF8IbQ3_feNA

I don't know why these don't show up in the main stream... Sunday 8th November, 8:30am, there's a very informal walk on Rotto, being led by one of the volunteers.  https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cp74r78ahi529kq817nemaai3n4?authkey=CIHA6OHuxIWVJg

The Last Man Standing WPP 2015 - Week 44 - Flowers Plants Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D ,  Ken Fowkes ,  Navin Upendran  , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-44-FlowersPlants The Morton Bay Fig on the end of Stingray Point, Mandurah, is the last significant piece of vegetation in that area, the rest being taken over by high density luxury units and a 5 star hotel. Fortunately, it is listed as a Significant Tree, and is protected. It is also a very popular spot for weddings and wedding photos.

Ahead of last night's rain, Alicia Smith and I spent a dramatic afternoon down at Mandurah, despite things like partial track closures! The sky put on a great display for us, and it gave me a chance to try out my new 12-24mm zoom - a birthday present thanks in large part to Maureen Gell, Stephen Gunnell, Ruth Kerr, and Philip Kerr. It has a 100 degree FoV at the widest, without the characteristic distortion of a fisheye (10mm for my camera), and gives me a chance at these wide and dramatic skies that I struggled with before. I look forward to trying it out with my timelapse gear and a clear night sky!

Halloween costumes, as seen at the GenghisCon Perth​ quiz night. Myself and Alicia Smith​.

Thanks to John Samuel​ and the amazing Mz Maau​. Originally shared by The Maaurovingian Thanks, J-Dawg. 💖 http://nonadventures.com/comics/2015-10-24-428.png

We are organising a couple of photowalks on Rottnest in conjunction with some of the volunteer guides. The second walk is in the morning on Sunday November 8th, and is suitable for day-trippers. You will need to catch the first boat from either Hillaries or B Shed. Originally shared by Rob Masters Meet at the South end of the Mall for an exploration of some of Rottnest's great subjects. events/cp74r78ahi529kq817nemaai3n4?authkey=CIHA6OHuxIWVJg

We are organising a couple of photowalks on Rottnest in conjunction with some of the volunteer guides. The first one is an evening walk on Saturday November 7th. Originally shared by Rob Masters Meet at the south end of the Mall at 4PM for a walk into the evening light. Note: This walk ends after the last ferry of the day, so you will have had to arrange accommodation on the island. events/ch7ns9r00tu0fq466rkiv8nqvt0?authkey=CIGF8IbQ3_feNA

You all have been warned... Also, as an aside, this is - percentage wise - likely to be the most over-subscribed kickstarter ever. http://kck.st/1Lbrqdy

It is all true! Originally shared by Shawna Mac Yep.