new site

got the new website up and i now have another domain. check me out at either christoalson.com or christoalsonphotography.com. headed to dallas, texas tomorrow for the spe conference. can't wait to see some old friends and get some feedback on my new work.

wallace stegner

here is a nice little nytimes piece on the late wallace stegner. stegner's writing has been instrumental in laying a foundation for my research on the american west. if you live in the west or have ever lived there, wallace stegner should be at the top of your reading list.

next blog>>

so a while back my friend zak started his next blog with a simple premise, every couple days he goes to said blog, hits the next blog button and posts the results. i happen to think this is a brilliant idea. i've always been quite curious myself about the purpose of the next blog button and it seems zak has found a nice way to put it to good use. and i love peeking in on the results. it seems to be a great comment on how dependent we have become worldwide on the blog world as a form of communication, but zak presents it in a simple way that also points to the absurdity and humor behind the whole situation. i definitely recommend you check it out.

on a side note... i wonder if he's ever run across the same blog twice?

found a new blog...

i came across this new blog, 5B4, which i really like. seems to have a lot of interesting book reviews. found via conscientious.

new arrivals...hope

thought this was an excellent take on what has become a very iconic image. see the related article in the ny times here.

two links worth seeing...

first off, i just came across one of the new york times snippets, one in 8 million. check them out here, they're quite beautifully done.

and on a lighter note, i also enjoyed this times article. but maybe that is just the third-grader coming out in me.

happy friday!

obama inauguration tuesday

here are a few more images from the big event in washington dc. this was such an amazing event to be a part of.

lincoln memorial for the obama inauguration

here are some photos from the opening inaugural celebration at the lincoln memorial. look for more photos from tuesday's swearing in ceremony and parade to come soon!

let's hope this is a sign of good things to come

i think this is pretty witty, wish i could get my hands on a copy. read more about it here. see the website version here.

some of the my recent images

can you tell the sensor is dirty? color checker is intentional, trying to find a small ruler or reference device for scale...anyone know where i can find one? i've looked on crime scene gear websites but they have a $100 minimum for non law enforcement.