Friday, June 5th, 2009
As I have mentioned a few times before, I work very closely with the people at BBC Voices. In their new studio, the Dalek can be seen just before you enter the administrative area. If you press the red button on the right, it would move and speak!
For those of you who do not know what a Dalek is:
Daleks are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Daleks are organisms from the planet Skaro, integrated within a tank-like mechanical casing. The resulting creatures are a powerful race bent on universal conquest and domination, utterly without pity, compassion or remorse (it is believed by many other characters that all of their emotions were removed except hate, leaving them with a desire to purge the Universe of all non-Dalek life. However, small fractions of others such as fear occasionally surface). They are collectively the greatest extraterrestrial enemies of the Time Lord known as the Doctor. Their most famous catchphrase is “Exterminate!”, with each syllable individually screeched in a frantic electronic voice.
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a mysterious alien time-traveller known as “the Doctor” who travels in his space and time-ship, the TARDIS, which normally appears from the exterior to be a blue 1950s police box. With his companions, he explores time and space, solving problems, facing monsters and righting wrongs.
The programme is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world and is also a significant part of British popular culture. It has been recognised for its imaginative stories, creative low-budget special effects during its original run, and pioneering use of electronic music (originally produced by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop).
In the United Kingdom and elsewhere, the show has become a cult television favourite and has influenced generations of British television professionals, many of whom grew up watching the series. It has received recognition from critics and the public as one of the finest British television programmes, including the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series in 2006.
So, do I watch Doctor Who? Heck no.
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Let me break the series of my Summer Hues for one day. Today is theme day, and so of course I must participate.
Theme is metal and I thought of this figure right in the city of Norwich. Whenever I pass it, I think how unfortunate if the sword accidentally dropped on poor unsuspecting pedestrians or motorists. That would really hurt.
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Well, today is the last of the series. I give you another interesting piece of work. Quite abstract but I think is trying to convey several messages. What’s one message that you get from this mural?
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Different folks, different strokes. How do you relax? Young people know exactly how to do that.
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
Isn’t that what they encourage young people to do? But when they do express themselves, either they’re misunderstood or not understood at all!
I am many things - a life coach, a diversity champion, a freelance writer and translator, a dog lover, a citizen of the world, etc - but never thought of myself as a photographer. Norwich inspires me to capture snapshots of this fine Norman city. Take a trip down Norwich lanes or enjoy a walk in the park with me.