Few of my favourite things...

I have been visiting some of the old favourites - flash based websites that are truly outstanding - either in terms of their artistic detailing, attention to details and great seamless delivery over the web. Many of them have changed, some for the better and some are a trifle disappointling.

Monica Eskedahl's site [see: http://www.eskedahl.se/ ] was very inspiring, there have been cosmetic changes and the addition of three inter-twinning lines (or twigs). The dance of the lines is a bit unnerving (and frankly speaking a bit irritating). It takes the focus away from the central protagonists - her outstanding work, to the edge of the frames. Can we have the calm beige background back, please.

Orisinal's cutie pie looks are intact - no new games seem to have been added. The attention to detail the same as ever. And theres a CafePress shop too. [ See http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/ ]

Bionic System's site looks dated. Can't recall if I see any new work - but most of these seem to be reminiscent of the spreads from some tech magazine. But its the smooth, clean motion that enchants me. [ See: http://www.bionic-systems.com/ ]

Pure delights (better than before) include Sodaplay - with new thoughtful additions to their SodaConstructor [ see/play at: http://sodaplay.com/constructor/index.htm ] and simple visual delight nooflat [ http://www.nooflat.nu/ ]