Humanity is tasty when properly prepared

Oct. is breast cancer awareness month!

2009-10-13T18:46:22Z

Looking for some more models, I'm going to spend the next year shooting a breast cancer awareness project and I need more breasts. They would be topless but anonymous, if you wanna participate bring something, a teddy bear, a hat, a tutu... whatever. I'm looking for models of all sizes and shapes, men and women (guys can get breast cancer too!). Shoot me a message if you're interested and I'll give you details

My Day at Work

2009-09-03T18:52:47Z

My Day at Work
Originally uploaded by Mad Viking Productions

OMFG I haven't laughed that hard in a while... maybe someday I'll do one of ALL the silly ass faces I can think of.

DSC_1223_tilt

2009-04-03T20:16:55Z

DSC_1223_tilt
Originally uploaded by Mad Viking Productions

Look at it large, then check the original... i like this. ;)

Hammer

2009-02-21T17:24:56Z

Hammer
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Hah, you can do anything with The GIMP.

Took this picture at Estrella War of Lady Kalisa Martel, AKA Hammer with my Holga 120. I developed the film this morning and when I hung it to dry I grabbed my Nikon D200, took a picture of the negative, downloaded it to the computer, fired of The Gimp, used the perspective tool to tweak it a little since the picture wasn't taken perfectly in plane with the negative, inverted the colors and hit the greyscale button. Some level adjustment and uploaded to Flickr.

Some of the fuzziness is my method, some of it is the Holga itself (hey, it takes awesome pics for a plastic $30 camera) but I will be getting this one printed for sure! I'll likely send these negatives to Cricks in KC but I'm going to check and see if the lab at school is open for me, if so I'll do my own printing eventually too.

DSC_1351

2009-02-21T07:08:25Z

DSC_1351
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Yes, I will be shooting some 120 medium format goodness this weekend.

Estrella War short version

2009-02-17T12:37:38Z

It's 6:30am and I finally got to bed after midnight last night so this is just a quick run down...

Had a blast. I got cracked 3-4 times with REALLY hard face thrusts as did several of the other guys, Halvdan got knocked completely off his feet with one though so in retrospect mine were plumb friendly. I couldn't kill anyone the first day with spear but Shadowheart let me borrow his 7ft polearm and that worked much better. (7ft because it had to fit in a ski bag)

Didn't do much partying at night, Estrella gets COLD and I can't take the cold as well anymore between the old age and mileage it makes me HURT.

Waterbearing was sort of a clusterfuck but per usual our Fourth Company had it sorted in no time. I'd been killed in one battle and the demarcation lines showing where unarmored people could go were pretty fuzzy so our waterbearers were hanging back and unsure if they could get closer to water some of the people in back of the fighting but dead and just sort of standing around watching so I put my hat and gloves on and took water out to the Army. It being one of the keep battles I went all the way to the front line watering people which is always fun. ;)

Amba had an awesome war and did herself proud, Mar was at his first War and did very well for himself. Them Grimfellons raise their young right. :)

I fought one res of a resurrection battle scutum & fishbat which was fun and made a few people do a double take. :)

Ok, time to shower and get breakfast so I can get to work.

More BS from PETA

2009-01-29T01:37:35Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nYSL23ou3M

Anyone else notice how PETA wants animals to be treated ethically but they use sex to sell their message? I fucking hate PETA.

Freecycle

2009-01-28T22:58:12Z

I just got interviewed for a possibly article on the Freecycle network. I started the local group a couple years ago. Hopefully they'll post it on their website and I can link to it later.

DSC_0442

2009-01-26T22:45:20Z

DSC_0442
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

One of my favorite pictures from this last weekends photoshoot

DSC_0521_photoshopped

2009-01-26T22:44:45Z

DSC_0521_photoshopped
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Damn this was a fun shoot...

KC Strobist Jan meetup

2009-01-25T05:37:35Z

Mamarazzi
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Man did I have a BLAST. I WILL do this again, the guys at Studio 132 rocked http://www.studio132photo.com/ (linked because dammit, they rock)

This model is actually another one of the photographers that was there but she stepped in to model when we started running short. Personally I think she was the best model we had though there were a few really good ones in the bunch.

SUPER nice group of people, check out my Flickr site for more pics.

ld_hrothgar @ 2009-01-14T16:00:00

2009-01-14T22:12:55Z

1. Post this list to your LJ.
2. Add three SCA-related things to the bottom that you've done.
3. Bold everything in the list that you've done.

Taught a class at Pennsic
Ran a court
Fought or fenced at an event while drunk (meh, I was Marshal once when drunk but never fought that way)
Worked the "Puking Duke" shift a Chirurgeons Point at Pennsic
Been an Event Stewart/Autocrat
Been an officer (Local, Regional, Kingdom, Society)
Had a name and/or device accepted by the SCA College of Arms
Had a name and/or device rejected by the SCA College of Arms
Worked in at least three different volunteer departments at Pennsic (also in: Troll, Heralds' Point and Performing Arts)
Written a scroll text
Ran a bardic circle
Attend a foreign war
Traveled more than 10 hours each way for a one-day event
Had the privilege of begging a boon for a Peerage
Been involved on some level with a Calontir "gotcha" moment
Spent the night in a hotel room with more people than the bed space holds
Slept in more than 1 tent at a camping event
Fought/fought for in a Crown/Coronet Tourney
Been to an SCA event/function in every Kingdom except Drachenwald and Lochac
Lived in three Kingdoms
Been in the SCA more than half my life
Won a tournament in five different kingdoms
Been authorized in a fighting style not legal in your home kingdom at the time
Met your future spouse at an SCA event (not married, aren't gonna be, but we're together for the long haul)
Taught at a Collegium
Ever had a Marshalate Complaint as a Heavy Weapons fighter or fencer
Know at least one Calontir "Stupid Knight Trick"
Ever have anyone request permission to conflict with your authorized device
Have at least one story that involves a camping event, alcohol and a porta privy
Ever had both a suzereign and vassal at the same time
Ever been present at the formation of a Principality
Worked in at least three different volunteer departments at Great Western War (also in: Troll, Heralds' Point and Performing Arts)
Ever been to an SCA event which was being covered by the press
Ever been quoted by the press regarding the SCA
Remember the Rattan shortages of a couple of decades ago
Ever participated in an experimental weapon program
Been to a "Known World" event
Been to another Kingdom's Crown/Coronation
Shouted another Kingdom's name at the end of a Royal Court

Ever made out with foreign Royalty at an event
Been the responsible officer during an "issue"
woken up at an event next to someone and couldn't remember their name (not me, I'm good with names) ;)

This, this right here, this makes me a weep for the future of Humanity

2009-01-14T00:45:00Z

One of my members posted "Wanted: Anything Dungeons and Dragons related" and one of my mods questioned it. I know that it is a game but I also know that it is carried into real life where it can become dangerous because if the players are told to kill, a few of them do. Because I didn't think that it was appropriate I removed it from the board and told the member that I felt that it didn't follow the appropriate for all ages rule (it was the only one I could think of). She now feels that we were being prejudiced. I told her I would get another opinion on this and if I was wrong she could repost it. Was I wrong or right?

XXXXXX, Owner
Independence Freecycle

(Name redacted to protect the stupid)

Radio trigger for off camera flash

2008-12-22T02:42:49Z

DSC_4063
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Modded to take AA batteries instead of uber expensive CR 2 batteries.

Home made Photo gear

2008-12-21T00:51:48Z

coffee stirrer grid side 2
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

I've got a couple flashes I use for off camera Strobist type stuff, one is a Vivitar 2800-D (here with my newly home made grid, need to finish it by taping over it with black tape) fired off camera with a cactus v2s remote trigger.

Toothache

2008-12-19T08:34:54Z

Darvon needs to kick in dammit. Need to also call Dentist in the morning and schedule appointment to have this tooth RIPPED THE HELL OUT OF MY HEAD

Now a post from Mr. Rantypants!

2008-12-19T00:58:25Z

WTF is wrong with people?

It's overcast, drizzling, and DARK... TURN YOUR FUCKING HEADLIGHTS ON!

Stoplight ahead? Traffic backing up? I think I'll stop right on the ass of the guy in front of me instead of behind the "stop here on red" line. Thanks buddy, I don't need to go anywhere, I'll just sit here watching you chat with someone on your cell phone.

DO NOT get me started on people that drive while on their phones and ignore everything around them because it's obviously way more important to listen to your phone call than look out for pedestrians or people on bikes.

Pedestrians standing at the crosswalk WAITING for the guy a block down to turn the corner and drive 50 yards before they cross, you are encouraging people to ignore crosswalks, STOP IT. I'm not saying step out in front of them, I'm saying you have the right of way, TAKE IT.

Hey you, riding the bicycle on the sidewalk, weaving in and out of pedestrians, YOU BELONG ON THE RODE! OWN YOUR LANE. Also, you DO NOT have the right of way in a cross walk, either way!

I am aware that "common courtesy" isn't common anymore and it pisses me off.

I'm in love... yes I am.

2008-12-19T00:46:37Z

Yeah, Amberly still.

Sheepage

2008-12-12T12:51:09Z

Reply to this post, and I'll tell you something I like about you. Then post it in your own journal, and prove that you're an unique flower, just like everybody else. ;)

Meemage

2008-11-25T04:04:44Z

Are you currently in a serious relationship?

What was your dream growing up?

What talent do you wish you had?

If I bought you a drink what would it be?

Favorite vegetable?

What was the last book you read?

What zodiac sign are you?

Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

Worst Habit?

If you saw me walking down the street, would you offer me a ride?

What is your favorite sport?

Do you have a pessimistic or optimistic attitude?

What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?

Worst thing to ever happen to you?

Tell me one weird fact about you.

Do you have any pets?

What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?

What was your first impression of me?

Do you think clowns are cute or scary?

If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

What color eyes do you have?

Ever been arrested?

White or red wine?

If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

What's your favorite place to hang at?

Do you believe in ghosts?

Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

Do you swear a lot?

Biggest pet peeve?

In one word, how would you describe yourself?

Do you believe/appreciate romance?

Do you believe in God?

Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

Meeeeeeem ;)

2008-11-13T01:29:37Z

If you saw me in a police car, what would you think I got arrested for?

Calontir's 51st Crown Tourney pics up

2008-11-04T19:17:13Z

Nate
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

Crown was a blast, go to my flickr site and check out some of the pics

Lady Amba's new helm

2008-10-16T15:32:37Z

Lady Amba's new helm
Originally uploaded by ld_hrothgar

She finally got it strapped and padded and took it to practice so I can show it off now.

Sheepage for Pfahn (and whoever else wants to answer it)

2008-09-30T00:13:36Z

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?
02) What was your dream growing up?
03) What talent do you wish you had?
04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?
05) Favorite vegetable?
06) What was the last book you read?
07) What zodiac sign are you?
08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.
09) Worst Habit?
10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?
11) What is your favorite sport?
12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?
13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?
14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?
15) Tell me one weird fact about you.
16) Do you have any pets?
17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?
18) What was your first impression of me?
19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?
20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?
21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?
22) What color eyes do you have?
23) Ever been arrested?
24) Bottle or can soda?
25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?
27) What's your favorite place to hang out at?
28) Do you believe in ghosts?
29) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?
30) Do you swear a lot?
31) Biggest pet peeve?
32) In one word, how would you describe yourself?
33) Do you believe/appreciate romance?
34) Favourite and least favourite food?
35) Do you believe in God?
36) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

For the love of... I feel so ashamed

2008-09-19T01:50:07Z

*sigh*
http://www.myspace.com/hroller_mcknutt

Don't expect me to screw with it much but... there it is