Behind you!

Link is defending some very valuable treasure, he doesn't realise Ganondorf's pet raptor is creeping up on his blind side. Oh noes!

This was taken as part of a little experiment I undertook to compare colour spaces, using stuff I had lying around (microfibre lens cleaner, box of smarties, the nipper's raptor, and my Link figure - thanks Jiroczech & Ectox!).

A week to go before the Wii launches - why am I not remotely tempted? What's up with me? This new generation of consoles has really left me cold. I think it's several things, actually: the new control system of the Wii just seems a bit gimmicky to me, and designed for games that rely on reflexes and action rather than puzzle solving and exploration (and I'm rubbish at action games). The aesthetic is cold and futuristic, designed to appeal to men, rather than kids. I understand, but I prefer the look of Tinky-Winky's handbag. And then the games... The new Zelda has ditched the fantastic cel-shaded look of the Windwaker, probably because the fanboys thought it was too childish. I think that's a crying shame. :(

Details: Nikon D70, 105mm, f/3.2, 1/60, ISO 280, tripod. 18 January 2005.