For several years, this blog has run a regular feature called Real Life Hot Guy of the Week. This coverage has moved over to Ryce Skytower's Blog - this blog is now focused entirely on Second Life and Virtual Reality photography and creative issues.
You can catch some recent posts by using the links featured under the names of the men here. You can catch future posts by linking to this label at Ryce's blog:
Sommer Shepherd, the owner of the Nantucket sim, has decided to keep the amazing Casablanca movie set which is located on her parcel open for about two more weeks through Mid-March 2016, and not the end of February as previously reported.
The idea for this virtualization of the great 1942 movie Casablanca -- as a romantic wedding destination for a good friend -- came from Sommer. She then asked well known second life builder and decorator TracyLynne Carpenter to design this highly evocative and realistic film set. This is a completely gorgeous build.
You simply must visit Casablanca before it closes in about two weeks. I cannot recommend a destination any more than I do this one.
Dana Updshaw (Ingrid Bergman) and Rickerr (Humphrey Bogart)
Greet Visitors at Rick's Cafe Americain
The Entrance to Rick's Cafe Americain
Cort Parkin Plays it Again, Sam at Cafe Americain
My favorite scene from the great movie Casablanca -- the playing of the National Anthem of France, La Marseillaise. This was forbidden in Morocco in 1942 by the Nazis and their Vichy French Allies.
Funky Junk is a collaborative environment between Carmsie Melodie, FreeWee Ling, Elizabeth Wallington Resident and Dusty Canning on LEA 22. Although it can be visited now, It will formally open tomorrrow, Saturday, February 27 at LEA 22 with a 12 house opening party with top Second Life DJ's. Funky Junk is actually one of the best multimedia art installations I have seen in a while. In fact, it is incredibly good. Everything is made of junk or garbage -- whether it be moving fish, animated devices, or a recycled toilet paper forest. There are two environments to visit above and below water. I featured photographs from the mainland area here on Wednesday. This is a highly innovative art installation, and one that I highly recommend you visit. You will not be disappointed.
Funky Junk is a collaborative environment between Carmsie Melodie, FreeWee Ling, Elizabeth Wallington Resident and Dusty Canning on LEA 22. Although it can be visited now, It will formally open on Saturday, February 27 at LEA 22 with a 12 house opening party with top Second Life DJ's. Funky Junk is actually one of the best multimedia art installations I have seen in a while. In fact, it is incredibly good. Everything is made of junk or garbage -- whether it be moving fish, animated devices, or a recycled toilet paper forest. There are two environments to visit above and below water. I will be featuring photographs from underwater here on Saturday. This is a highly innovative art installation, and one that I highly recommend you visit. You will not be disappointed.
The City, an art installation by well known virtual environment artist Betty Tureaud, can currently be viewed at LEA (Linden Endowment for the Arts) 27. At the arrival area, teleport to The City via a dual propeller mid-20th century airliner which is parked in a Sahara-like desert. You will arrive at The City, which, if you follow the instructions on the note card in the arrival area, will be bathed in glorious hues of warm-coloured light. As you walk to the city, which reminded me of Toronto, Canada with its tall CN Tower, you will notice animated elements including a rapid surface transit system. Twin Lights dominate the skyline -- reminiscent of Manhattan's Tribute in Light lit every September 11 to commemorate the World Trade Center. The City is a strikingly beautiful art installation which takes full advantage of reflected light upon structural elements. Make sure not to miss this.
