“Working under constraint” from Sketches By Carl Frederik Waage Beck So your boss gives you an assignment – 1. “I need something, on my desk, whenever you feel like it” 2. “I need a presentation, on my desk, whenever you feel like it” 3. “I … Continue readingWorking under constraint
Given the choice between receiving 5 dollars with certainty OR receiving a free lottery ticket with a 1/1000 chance of winning 5000 dollars, which would you choose? Given the choice between paying 5 dollars in parking fee OR risking a 1/1000 chance of paying a … Continue readingLife on the edge
If you’re wondering why I haven’t been posting on the blog during the last few weeks, well it’s because of the two little wonders Victor and Carla who are now sleeping like angels in the bedroom 🙂 Which leaves me a few minutes to post … Continue readingInto the void
My wife gave birth to a beautiful set of twins on friday February 5th. Victor and Carla are their names. We are in heaven these days, trying to get the little toddlers to eat and sleep. We are rewarded with cute little smiles and grunting … Continue readingTwins
Here’s how being stuck in traffic sometimes spurs creativity. Monday evening I found myself on a plane towards the northern city of Ã…lborg where I had a teaching appointment on tuesday. The ride was smooth, and while the news reported of a looming snowstorm I … Continue readingHDR in the blizzard
These days, there’s really not that much interesting to watch on television… I shot this video the other day: wondering what the famed Danish arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen would have spent his time doing during his trips up north. Remember, this was before the time … Continue readingLong hours
Dear friends, I was out shooting some HDR series the other day. Helps a lot having a proper tripod like the fabulous ones made by Gitzo. This shot is of the Palace cinema multiplex in Copenhagen. Home of many great movie experiences..ahhh. Enjoy! From Photography … Continue readingThe palace
I was watching an artist being interviewed on Danish television DR2 the other day. The host started asking questions about technique and how the artist creates his work. This was all good up until a certain point when the artist had to stop the host. … Continue readingCreative Non Disclosure and speedpainting a naked woman.
I am a Copenhagen guy, but my roots are grounded in the sand of Skagen and Bornholm. These two locations are about as far distanced from each other as is possible within the tiny country of Denmark. Bornholm has always played a large role in … Continue readingBornholm and the Knights templar
Dear friends, Winter is really sinking it’s teeth into little Denmark. I was out walking around the central lakes of Copenhagen today, shooting photos of people skating, flying kites, playing etc. “Søpavillonen” is one of the typical vistas in this neighbourhood. I managed to get … Continue readingFrost on Copenhagen lakes