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Thanks, Noel
Thursday, October 1st, 2009So given that I’m starting a new column in Reason next month, have lost about 50 pounds in the last year, and that the photo I had been using was about six years old, I met up with superb (and libertarian!) photographer Noel St. John the other day to snap some pics, one of which you’ll now find on my “About Me” page, and others of which you’ll see around the web in various forms.
I put up this post not to invite you to comment on the photos (though I’m sure you will anyway), but to thank Noel for helping me out. The guy’s got talent–he managed to make even my pasty mug look good. He’s done some great work for Reason, too.
If you live in the Atlanta or D.C. area and need a photographer, you should give him a call. Here’s his website.
you have an expression like you’re looking at someone thinking “you blathering fool, do I have to explain that to you again?”
dunno if that is good, bad, or intentional; just my first reaction.
hat tip to dsmallwood for suggesting this back during the CNN – Haynes bruh-ha.
i haven’t seen the photo yet; did you put the zombies in like i suggested? they made you look more life-like
And while looking up to the viewer. Now that’s a trick – but classically libertarian: Address the free spirit, be it never so veiled by drek, in one’s neighbor.
You’re looking awesome, Radical. Total hottie.
just looked at the photo. needs more zombies
Comment #3 above was meant to follow #1.
If you were going for “annoyed at my presence”, you definitely found it.
Hey, did you ever find your car?
I thought extra pounds were good for youi?!?! Practice what you preach, you skinny poseur!!! Get fatter!!!
The photo *does* need more zombies. But then again, many things do.
Looks a million times better than the old photo.
Zombies would be a good touch. And for fuck’s sake, you work in Washington, how hard could they be to find? ;)
In the old photo, I think you looked mean and angry (which I think made it easy for the ignorati to dismiss you as an angry white male). In the new photo, you look more friendly (but maybe not friendly enough) and smart and not so confrontational. The new picture is WAY better.
You look grumpy.
Please just tell me the phrase “Work it, baby!” was kept safely away from this photo session.
Yes I agree with previous commenters, more zombies.
And remember, “Remove the head or damage the brain.”
Stone cold libertarian.
chris monnier above is correct, but instead of angry white male I’d say the old photo looked a bit serial killerish. it was the kind of photo that says “Don’t even think about looking under the porch.”
Radley, I can’t believe that for as long as you’ve had this site you never mentioned your past career as the lead singer of Midnight Oil.
Seriously, though, definitely an improvement.
Looking pretty fine, there slim! The expression is intriguing too – knowing, yet enigmatic. Tyra Banks would say you were “smiling with your eyes”.
Seriously, good job on the weight loss. Major improvement.
Looking good Radley. Good luck with the new column, and keep your noodle focused.
Dang, congrats on the slimming! You look awesome! Good photo too!
“Follow your dreams. You can reach your goals, I’m living proof…Beefcake, BEEFCAKE!”
I’d say you are definitely looking hot in that picture. If I were gay, I think I’d want you. Your eyes speak to me. I might make this my new screen saver. I just want to rub my…nevermind.
Seriously, congratulations on the weight loss. The new picture is definitely better. You look healthier and more thoughtful.
Noel has a pretty impressive resume. His site has a ton of cool pictures. Monuments in the Snow is just awesome. He also makes the two girls look pretty hot – though they are oddly dressed similarly in blue jeans and a white top. He even makes Condi Rice look like a butter-face instead of a train wreck!
How about a post on the weight loss. How are you doing it? Salt free crackers and water packed tuna?
How much more do you intend to lose or are you where you want to be?
Lookin’ good!
I like the way you think.
You still look like someone I wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley unless you were on my side. But good on ya for losing the weight!
Radley, PLEASE tell us how you did it. I need to lose about 50 lbs myself.
Radley,
Thank you ever so much for the plug!
To my fellow fans of Radley’s blog:
1.) Zombies. We discussed that, but since this was shot in Old Town Alexandria, we feared using the living dead as props would put the general public in great peril. (They have such a difficult time remaining focused!)
2.) Slimming down. That is no photoshoppery or creative use of lenses or lighting. This is Radley as he truly appears. (For the photographically curious: Nikon D200, Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8, SB800 SpeedLight.)
3.) @DeadGuy. Thank you for the kind words regarding my work. Hearing that from a reader of this site means quite a bit!
4.) “Work it, baby!” NEVER!