Scott Rummler [12]

Scott Rummler
Brooklyn, NY - USA

I was stuck in a small town, and frustrated with time to kill, when I noticed this ultra-seedy looking sign. It seemed so funny since I act I had my picture taken as if I were going into the place. Later I heard it was a good restaurant.

Matthew Rose [11]

Matthew Rose
Paris - FRANCE
HTTP://MATTHEWROSESTUDIO.NET/
HTTP://MATTHEWROSESTUDIO.BLOGSPOT.COM/
HTTP://ABOOKABOUTDEATH.BLOGSPOT.COM/

Window. Ralph Lauren. Tape. Space. Paris, France.

Kathleen McHugh [10]

Kathleen McHugh
Seattle, Washington - USA
mchughart.net

For lease: sent in July 5th, 2010

Holly Armishaw [9]

Holly Armishaw
Vancouver - CANADA
www.hollyarmishaw.com

“Human Genome Project” 1999

“The ‘Human Genome Project’ is an international research program designed to construct detailed genetic and physical maps of human DNA, to localize the estimated 50,000 to 100,000 genes within the human genome, and to perform similar analysis on the genomes of several other organisms used extensively in research as model systems. The scientific products of the HGP will comprise a resource of detailed information about the structure, organization and function of human DNA…” (U.S. National Institute of Health, Division of Extramural Research). This new biotechnology has already led to the commodification of human DNA. Presently, ads are being run on national television, which offer parents the ability to prescreen their planned protégé for any number of hereditary diseases or disorders. What many people don’t know, is that genetic engineering goes beyond the screening of disease, it also allows for the selection of desirable traits. Parents are able to purchase designer genes for things like hair and eye colour, height, and even, someday soon, the genes responsible for superior intelligence potential. The issue that I wish to bring forth is that this technology will create a whole new breeding ground for discrimination. One major concern is, who will have access to this technology, or rather, who can afford designer genes? When these stronger, healthier and brighter babies grow up and go to school, how will the unfortunate normal children compete? One can imagine that within the next ten years, this technology will become widespread public knowledge. Designer babies will become a trendy, status symbol – a consumer object. “Gap Genes” represents the current standard of genetic engineering, the standard prescreening, 'just the basics. Before long, the frills will become available, at a higher cost to the consumer; hence “DKNY Genes”. Money can buy anything, including people in the future. At this point, one can only hypothesize what long-term effect genetic engineering will have on the human population.

- Holly Armishaw

Betty Esperanza [8]

Betty Esperanza - BeNude Media.com
Montreal, Quebec - CANADA
www.benudemedia.blogspot.com/

1:
A friend unknowingly booked our flights on a 10 seater Cessna last minute from Plattsburgh to Boston with Cape Air or what I affectionately nicknamed: Cape Fear. I realized that there was only one way in or out and noticed the instructions on the wing...and wondered if it came down to it, would I be able to perform a Flyaway Dismount from my gymnastics days as a teenager!

2:
On a night where the full moon took stage, Nuit Blanche Montreal streets were filled with over 100,000 night owls and insomniacs who participated in a 24 hour feast of open cafes, bistros, art galleries, museums and night shows. I took this photo on Saint Laurent Boulevard and if you think the outside is strange, wait until you get inside.

3:
OH MY GOSH! FROSH!
FROSH WEEK is the only time McGill University students in Montreal are encouraged to be LOUD-OBNOXIOUS-POLITICALLY INCORRECT AND CHEESY...when they finish their studies 3 years from now...most will have been brainwashed into conformity and will look back at these photos with envy. THE REST WILL CHANGE THE WORLD! Wishing you ALL the latter. SO HONK IF YOU'RE HORNY !

HONKY TONK WOMAN
Betty

Do one thing a day that scares you...BeNude Media.com!

Debora Alanna [7]

Debora Alanna aka Embellish4art
Victoria, British Columbia - CANADA

http://embellish4art.blogspot.com/

Wind Sign: Sign actually resides in a tree - a testament to the wind power the sign warns about!

Swim Sign: Incongruence - providing wishful thinking and dreams of a warmer clime.

Wind Power Metre Sign - produced at the Dogwood Initiative -350 Climate Change Awareness Rally in Victoria BC in 10 2009

Guadalupe Urrutia [6]

Guadalupe Urrutia
MEXICO
http://www.autorretratodemisilencio.blogspot.com

LuAnn T. Palazzo [5]

LuAnn T. Palazzo, The Design Diva
New York - USA
www.thedesigndiva.net
rayjohnsonandabookaboutdeath.blogspot.com

1. Used Beer Dept., which is pretty self explanatory and
2. MofongoPR, which I shot in San Juan. Mofongo is a popular local dish made of plantains, and I had no idea why it would be in graffiti on a dock in this way.
3. Here’s one more for the Signs show — This was in a little shop in Bermuda. Bermudians are so polite even when they’re threatening you.

Gary A. Bibb [4]

Gary A. Bibb
Denver, CO - USA
wix.com/garyabibb/art
garyabibbphotos.blogspot.com

Francisco-Fernando Granados [3]

Francisco-Fernando Granados
New Westminster, British Columbia - CANADA
http://francisco-fernando-granados.blogspot.com/

Still from a video taken in Las Vegas, January 1, 2010