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TinEye - Future Web Tool for Photographers?
Posted by Richard Lovison | Filed under Photography Techniques
I came across an article at Slashdot on Monday about a new search engine called TinEye. It’s unique in that it scans the web for an image that you upload or scans for all the images on a webpage that you enter. There is also a plug-in that works with Firefox and one for Internet Explorer that provides an option entitled “Search Image on TinEye” in the drop down menu when you right click on any image on a webpage.
TinEye plug-in
TinEye search results
This is a useful method for a photographer who posts images on the web to check if there have been any copyright infringements. TinEye is currently in beta thus their database is still rather small though it will probably grow exponentially with time. TinEye could prove to be a worthwhile tool in the near future. A more detailed overview and analysis of TinEye can be found here.
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Becket Quarry
Posted by Richard Lovison | Filed under Berkshire Places
Our adventurous spirit took us to Becket Quarry this weekend. The historic Chester-Hudson Quarry and 300 acre surrounding forest is owned and managed by the Becket Land Trust. The granite quarry operated from the 1860’s to the 1960’s until it was later abandoned.
Becket Quarry 1; © Copyright Reserved, Richard Lovison, 2008
Many pieces of old rusted machinery, a collapsed metal blacksmith shop, numerous large lengths of 2 inch plus diameter twisted cable (guy wire) supported by a derrick and huge piles of granite scraps (grout piles) co-exist with the landscape. Many of these artifacts are in various degrees of decay as nature reclaims her territory.
One can choose to hike the many trails on the preserve or explore the quarry pit that is now filled with water to a depth of around 200 feet. We chose the latter.
Becket Quarry 2; © Copyright Reserved, Richard Lovison, 2008
I found the sheer cliffs and rock formations surrounding the quarry pit interesting and chose to focus my attention there.
Becket Quarry 3; © Copyright Reserved, Richard Lovison, 2008
Becket Quarry 4; © Copyright Reserved, Richard Lovison, 2008
Becket Quarry 5; © Copyright Reserved, Richard Lovison, 2008
One of the many “guy wires” can be seen in the above image hanging in the upper left hand corner.
The Becket Quarry is a fun place to explore especially for those with an interest in Industrial Archaeology. There are also guided tours available. More detailed information can be found on the Becket Land Trust website.
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