Leica Lenses

The craftsmanship that goes into the process of making one of these lenses is a beautiful thing to watch. Definitely wouldn't rule a Leica lens out of the discussion when the time comes to purchase a lens. I "leica" a lawt. Don't you?

Matty "Ice" Ryan

Yet another addition to the ongoing poster series based on the quarterbacks of the NFL. Matt Ryan is the current quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and is shaping up to be quite all right for the franchise. His nickname given to him in high school was Matty Ice and has stuck with him ever since. Be cautious of those icebergs, they tend to pack a punch.

The rest of the quarterbacks in the series can be found here. Be sure to check them out.

Eighty-eight

I don't know that there will ever be a better marriage between a movie and car. The DeLorean DMC-12 is an icon with its appearance in the Back to the Future movie series serving as both a car and time machine. Need I say more, Doc?

Number 4 High Performance Hair Care

I managed to grab the sample kit that N4 provides and I must say that I am impressed with the packaging and identity of this product. From the bottles, to the catalogs, all of it is very nice. I especially liked that you can rotate the shampoo and conditioner bottles to save space and still be fully functional, pretty savvy.

Say it ain't sew

Had a chance to help the amazingly wonderful and talented Yasmin Marquez with her CMYK screen prints that involved the process of sewing. I'd never sewn before, but can officially say that I have attempted it. Looking forward to seeing this final piece of hers!

It's all about the chair

My love for chairs is uncanny. The right combination of elements, the form, and execution of a well designed chair is an amazing thing. That being said, I decided to "chair" a few with you.

The Cornerstones

The two greatest cornerbacks to ever play the game of football, Deion Sanders and Champ Bailey. How can you not appreciate what I believe to be one of the most difficult positions to play in the game of football?

Deion and Champ define what a cornerback should be in their own ways. Deion being the best shut down corner to ever play the game while Champ, the stud that he is, the definition of the complete corner.

Neon Deion aka Primetime is a freak among freaks. Arguably the fastest player ever, no receiver could outrun him. He was always a step ahead and no quarterback would throw his way. What more could you want out of a corner? The only weaknesses that Deion possessed were his turf toe and tackling. He missed several games, and from one season to the next, he became average in a hurry, but this was towards the end of his career and shouldn't take away from his career as a whole and collection of rings.

Champ Bailey is Mr. Consistent. A 10 time pro bowler which is a record for any cornerback and just knows the game of football. I'd vouch that his best season is better than anyone elses that has played the game. In 2006, Champ got tested 35 times only allowing 4 catches for an estimated 40 total yards, zero touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Those numbers are unreal from any standpoint. The only thing that eludes Champ at the moment is the ring, and I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see him getting one in his career and it truly is a shame.

If you asked me what corner I'd rather have on my team, I wouldn't know how to decide. What bothered me about Deion were his "business decisions" aka lack of interest in tackling. Sanders made up for it in other ways with his shut down skills and punt return capabilities, but not being able to tackle in todays game worries me. Champ on the other hand is the best tackling corner the game has seen and one of the best tacklers of all time. Deion did however have better cover skills, but not by much. I just don't know.

In terms of the new generation of corners, I'm interested to see how Patrick Peterson's career is going to pan out. The man has all the skills to be the next best thing and I'm looking forward to seeing him. I'd like to see my beloved Broncos take him, but I don't see it happening. I like Darrelle Revis, but the man is slightly overrated thanks to his coach. I'd take Nnamdi Asomugha over Revis if given the chance and I am excited to see where he ends up.

Hooray for football.