maynardcase.co.uk linkfest

I noticed that you got a little trail on a long-exposure picture when the embers of a dying fire sparked. This is what you get when you hit the embers with a poker…

I’m in Scarborough until this Saturday… back at work next week, which will be a change of pace from lazing around. Have had a very pleasant & relaxing Christmas and hope everyone out there in Internet land has as well!!!

This is the famous Lloyds of London building, as seen from St Mary Axe. It’s still a great building and nothing looks anything like it.

Snowflake maker - another great Flash application that someone with too much time on their hands has created…

This is a view from the base of 30 St Mary Axe, also known as “The Erotic Gherkin“. Wonderful and spectacular building, in my opinion - although there is a “love it or hate it” vibe about the place. The Guardian certainly likes it…

I was looking at HuSi (specifically here) and found this:

Which made me chuckle. It took the edge off to learn that it’d been created by the Church Sign Generator, though…

Mr. Picassohead

- DIY Picasso in minutes. Probably not going to fool Sothebys but quite fun!

This was taken on a visit to Hampton Court Palace gardens on the 26th August. I love the colours of the tree and this shot actually managed to get a good impression of what it looked like.

Werewolf is an interesting game which will have players second-guessing, bluffing and generally attempting to confuse the hell out of each other.

No paraphenalia required and it’s a fairly simple game to get started, but has some quite nice quirks of strategy. Why not try it this year after Christmas dinner?