Roj Blog

Ian

2011-11-12T13:45:00.001Z

Ian, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Ian -a test

Manchester Apollo Battles and Caribou -Anyone up for it?

2011-03-26T18:04:00.004Z

Click here for tickets

On the way to Kinder Scout

2008-02-12T12:29:00.002Z

Cairn, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Best viewed BIG

3rd bit of 3D

2007-12-10T18:12:00.000Z

2nd bit of 3D...

2007-12-07T15:05:00.001Z

Siting on my coffee table.

My Kitchen!!

2007-12-07T14:51:00.000Z

Equirectangular projection.

Instructions:
1. Download the picture.
2. Download panogleview [go on its only 500k]
3. Fire it up and open the picture.
4. make yourself at home...

My first bit of 3D

2007-11-10T23:11:00.000Z

Click for big size.

Its a bariograph. Done in Maya. Rendered with Mental Ray. Comments welcome...

A test

2007-08-28T17:17:00.002Z

This is a little test for a short film Im working on...

-remember its not a game.

I wish Id thought of that....

2007-08-17T01:17:00.000Z

This is very cool - by Lichtfactor .

More here.

and if you like Michael Jackson dont watch this.

By the way Im back....Hmmm......See you for a beer.

What Map?

2007-08-10T15:54:00.000Z

I did do a map honest! Google Maps website is down at the moment with this message

"We are experiencing difficulties. A horde of donkeys has been dispatched to fix our servers."

Speaking of monkeys (!) anyone familiar with the infinate monkey theorem? -about monkeys randomly hitting keys on a typewriter and one day turning out the complete works of Shakespeare. Well there is now a serious flaw it this theory because some of the monkeys have escaped and are working the phones at my bank.

Buenos Aires is big and very european. Some parts are a bit like Paris but with no rude french people and with better wine and steak -and of course at 10th the price! Ive got about 75 Pesos per day for my last four days -about 10 or 12 pounds -which is cutting it a bit fine but should be enough.

I have also bought a ticket to see River Plate on Sun who are playing a team called Newells Old Boys who are apparently referred to as leprosos (lepers)!! Should be interesting.

I will post some pics of mennonites which I took in Santa Cruz de la Sierra -when my camera is charged. At first I thought they were gringos in fancy dress on some kind of piss up but no just genuinely wierd looking people.

P.S. anyone fancy picking me up at the airport -midday on the 15th?

My Travels in South America

2007-08-07T19:38:00.000Z

Another map for you. Seemed appropriate -only a few more days left now. I recommend zooming in on the World Most Dangerous Road... I am back in Salta after an epic 3 bus, 4 taxi 30 hour trip from Santa Cruz on dodgy Bolivian buses. Off to Buenos Aires next. 24hours in a real bus -the buses in Argentina are nothing like any bus I have ever been on before. Ive booked "completo calma" right at the front of the double decker bus, which is basicly a room to myself with a fully reclining chair that is bigger than a single bed!!- and because Im right at the front I will have the best view in the house as we go through Las Pampas. Nice. All for under 30GBP. A bit the the magic bus to fallowfield. Check them out.

When I havent been siting in a bus I seem to be spending most of my time hanging around in banks -still having problems getting cash -Ive got money just cant get at it... Im really running low and Im hoping that I can get by until I get to a bank in Buenos Aires.

The Worlds Most Dangerous Road

2007-08-02T19:02:00.001Z

P1090298, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Starting at a freezing 4800m and finishing in the tropical jungle at 1000m this is one of the most spectacular roads in the world -and one of the most dangerous. Until the begining of this year this road claimed an incredible 350 -400 lives every year!!! Now there is a new road which takes most of the traffic and you can fly down the old road on a full suspension mountain bike and scare yourself as much as you want on the way down. The death toll is now nothing like it was still, 14 mountain bikers have hurtled off the edge to their death.....

Obviously I survived. One of the best days of my trip.

2007-08-02T18:54:00.001Z

P1090299, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:53:00.003Z

P1090300, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:53:00.001Z

P1090303, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:52:00.003Z

P1090305, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

La Paz

2007-08-02T18:52:00.001Z

P1090294, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:51:00.003Z

P1090365, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:51:00.001Z

P1090350, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

More Bolivia pics

2007-08-02T18:50:00.001Z

P1080881, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:49:00.003Z

P1080745, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Icicles

2007-08-02T18:49:00.001Z

P1080734, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-08-02T18:48:00.001Z

P1080721, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Effectivo -El Dinero -Plata -Money

2007-08-02T00:48:00.000Z

> Dear Mr Robinson

> Thank you for contacting XXXXXXXX.

> With regards to your email, I can confirm that some transactions on the card have been flagged by some of the fraud parameters that are placed on the account.

> This has caused what is called a 'warning code' on the card. This can be removed, however as soon as you use the card again that warning code will automatically drop back on to the account.
>
> For it to completely be removed, no transactions should be put through for 7 days.
>
> I appreciate that this is inconvenient for you as you are away on holiday but if you call the centre on +44 XXXXXXXX (from abroad) we may be able to find a solution to this situation.

> If you require any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us again.

> Kind Regards,

> XXXXXX XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX XXXXX

This has been much more than inconvenient for me. I have almost no money to pay for acomodation or food. What little cash I had left was largely used in calling your call center who not only put me on hold for long periods when I was asking simple questions but also, it seems, incorrectly told me that my card must have been damaged and that is why it will not work.

I have spent a very full and very frustrating day in several different very bureaucratic Bolivian banks trying to find a way to access some of my money. I was so desperate that I have also been in touch with the British High comission here in La Paz to see if they can help.

Not only have I been "inconvenienced" by this warning code but I have also had to cope with the real possibility of being on the street in a dangerous city with nowhere to stay nothing to eat and no means to get at my money or to get home.

I let some of your collegues know before I left where I was going to be and I was assured that there would be no problem. When my XXXX debit card was stolen and I contacted XXXX to cancel that card I again explained that I was travelling in South America for several months and that therefore I would not be able to recieve a new card through the post. I recieved a nonsensical email in reply saying that I should be recieving my new card soon.

I have no idea what these parameters are that you mention and how that has resulted in this warning code on my card. All I know is that I have had a pretty scary 24hours and I would really appreciate being able to use my card again.

So I would like this warning code to be removed and removed in such a way that I can use my card now. And, when I do come to use my card again please could you make sure there are no parameters or warning codes waiting to drop back onto my account.

In stark contrast I had a very different experience when I contacted XXXXX bank -where I have a basic and barely used account- who were able to arrange a way for me to recieve some cash.

Kindest Regards

Roger Robinson

Tupiza to Ulyuni

2007-07-30T17:36:00.001Z

P1090255, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:34:00.003Z

P1080689, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

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P1080853, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:33:00.001Z

P1090004, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:30:00.001Z

P1090153, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:26:00.001Z

P1090247, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:25:00.001Z

P1090218, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:23:00.001Z

P1090209, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T17:09:00.001Z

P1090143, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T16:43:00.001Z

P1080947, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-30T16:42:00.001Z

P1080992, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Horsetrekking at 3000m -Boliviar

2007-07-20T18:30:00.003Z

P1080438, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:30:00.001Z

P1080171, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:25:00.001Z

P1080346, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:19:00.001Z

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2007-07-20T18:17:00.001Z

P1080310, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:16:00.001Z

P1080299, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:15:00.003Z

P1080269, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:15:00.001Z

P1080208, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:14:00.003Z

P1080184, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:14:00.001Z

P1080150, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-20T18:13:00.001Z

P1080106, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Near Cafallate Argentina

2007-07-20T18:12:00.001Z

P1070919, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Full moon -Attacama

2007-07-15T02:46:00.001Z

P1070664, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Sandboarding the Attacama

2007-07-15T02:44:00.001Z

P1070535, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Eds Bar Tour

2007-07-09T22:42:00.001Z

P1060992, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T22:41:00.001Z

P1060990, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Bar Cinzano

2007-07-09T22:39:00.001Z

P1060984, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T16:00:00.000Z

P1070027, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Valparaiso

2007-07-09T15:54:00.001Z

P1070037, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Valparaiso -a spectacular setting, basically just a set of big hills coming out of the sea with a brightly coloured city clinging to the sides. In the distance you can see the snow capped Andes. You can just see mt Aconcagua at 7000 meters the highest in S america in the distance, which is in Argentina. A lot of the town is decaying and decrepid -compared to how it once must have been in its wealthy heyday- but is full of hustle and bustle and after the initial culture shock it has a charm that sort of creeps up on you. - and a seemingly endless selection of dingy bars and clubs that are open all night. Much like in Spain people dont eat until late and then start to head down to el plan, the old part of town sometime after midnight. Bars are open till sunrise. Afterwards people gravitate to the seafood cafes for some seafood soup -the sort of Chileian equivalent of a fry-up. It comes in a huge bowl with all sorts of bits and a poached egg floating on top. Very nice. If you are feeling really adventureous you can have a huge plate of raw seafood which seems to be very popular but which I was too scared to try...

2007-07-09T15:53:00.001Z

P1070177, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:52:00.001Z

P1070528, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:51:00.001Z

P1070522, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:50:00.001Z

P1070511, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:49:00.001Z

P1070180, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:47:00.001Z

P1070154, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:46:00.001Z

P1070083, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:45:00.001Z

P1070081, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:44:00.003Z

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2007-07-09T15:44:00.001Z

P1070075, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:43:00.001Z

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2007-07-09T15:42:00.003Z

P1070103, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

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P1070133, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:40:00.001Z

P1070183, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:39:00.001Z

P1070489, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:38:00.001Z

P1070471, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:37:00.001Z

P1070487, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:36:00.001Z

P1070442, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-07-09T15:35:00.001Z

P1070396, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Sea lion

2007-07-09T15:34:00.001Z

P1070387, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Valparaiso Stencils

2007-07-09T15:32:00.001Z

Valparaiso Stencil18, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Just one of loads of interesting stencils around Valpo. For more of these click on the photo and have a look at my Valpo Stencils set on Flickr. Also some of my pics have been used on www.stencilchile.blogspot.com -worth checking out too...

Driving the West Coast

2007-06-14T09:39:00.001Z

P1060755, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:37:00.001Z

P1060848, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:33:00.001Z

P1060797, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:32:00.003Z

P1060706, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:32:00.001Z

P1060715, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:31:00.003Z

P1060656, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:31:00.001Z

Random canadian hitcher -Chris. Top Geeza.

2007-06-14T09:30:00.003Z

P1060717, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:30:00.001Z

In New Zealand they've got both kinds of music Country and Western....

Giant fern

2007-06-14T09:29:00.001Z

P1060735, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

The atmospheric marina at Pelorus Sound

2007-06-14T09:25:00.001Z

P1060823, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:23:00.001Z

P1060838, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:22:00.003Z

P1060828, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

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P1060819, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Horseride in Glenorchy near Queenstown

2007-06-14T09:21:00.001Z

P1060643, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:20:00.003Z

P1060647, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:20:00.001Z

P1060640, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:19:00.001Z

P1060633, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Wellington

2007-06-14T09:17:00.003Z

P1060874, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

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P1060868, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:16:00.001Z

P1060884, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

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P1060890, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

2007-06-14T09:15:00.001Z

P1060915, originally uploaded by lumixrog.

Mmmm-mmm

2007-06-14T09:14:00.003Z

P1060926, originally uploaded by lumixrog.