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In Sept. 2008, while wandering the Irish back country roads, we came upon an amazing glade with brook that really babbled and a lush green like you only see in movies.
In fact the green was so green that the olympus bridge camera that I had on this trip could not handle the green or the side sunlight at all.
So with the help of Photoshop to create the pano and Viveza to bring out some details in the and fix some color. I was able to get a much better image out of mushy mess. I then used Alien Skin's Exposure 7 to convert to black and white.
The Childlike Empress
... when she was little me and her father sometimes called her Caligula just between the two of us.
Explore, #241
In with the new!
These sprouting rose leaves represent the promise of a new beginning for the New Year! As the frost melts from the leaves, there is a freshness and sparkle. I wish for you a fresh and sparkling 2008 New Year.
Happy New Year Flickr Friends.
"The Adelaide Christmas Pageant is a parade held annually in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It is the largest event of its kind in the world, attracting crowds of over 400,000 and televised to millions more. Recognised as an heritage icon,[1] the pageant is a state institution and is sponsored by six local credit unions.
Beginning in 1933, the pageant is staged in early November every year, usually on a Saturday morning. It comprises a procession of 75 sets and 1,700 volunteers, including 57 floats, 15 bands, 164 clowns, dancing groups, and walking performers, all culminating in the arrival of Father Christmas.[2]
The parade takes place in the city-centre, along a 3.35 kilometre route which commences on King William Street and concludes on North Terrace outside Rundle Mall, wherefrom Father Christmas proceeds to the Magic Cave in the David Jones department store. ( From en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Christmas_Pageant )
This is an image from the Cincinnati Balluminaria 2008. It is a pretty cool event that is put on every November. I was glad to finally make it and I am looking forward to going back next year. You can see the water turned to ice. It was so cold!!!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving for all who celebrate it!
Putrajaya, Malaysia
2nd Malaysia International Fireworks Competition - Malaysia Team
My first attempt ever at shooting fireworks
Leica M6
Leica Summilux-M 35 mm F1/1.4
Acros 100 in Rodinal 1+100
Epson Perfection 4490 Photo
Dettaglio che si apre dopo la porta nelle scuderie del castello di Vigevano.
Dedicata a tutti gli amici della Lomellina e Vigevano, in particolare a Claudio e Pat che commentano con santa pazienza le mie foto.....
This piece was like a bad tattoo cover up. Hence the reason for the giant Black bubbles around the piece. I was hooked up with this wall by the Homeboy Paid 4. It was behind this small business off Lake street and the owner was like I don't care what you paint, just go over that shit (local gang Graff). So, I was like cool. I spent a few hours on it and was just praying I wouldn't have gotten rolled on by the boys in blue, even though it was a legal wall, the business owners had left for the day and it was getting dark. There pretty much was no escape and it wasn't in the best neighborhood. Everything turned out cool except the fact that I never got the chance to get a good clear day photo. So if anyone has one, please send it my way.
It is hard to believe 2008 is coming to a close....time flies... For me, 2008 has been a very busy year...I've been fortunate to visit some amazing places and share good times with family and friends. Towards the end of 2008, my dear sister in law Veronica's battle with breast cancer has been a sobering reminder that life can change in an instant and provide unexpected detours in our journeys.
Thanks once again for coming along for the ride with me....for your encouragement, humor and friendship....And for sharing part of yourselves with me, letting me see the world through your amazing eyes...and read your impressions through your words. You inspire me each and every time I escape to flickrland... :-)
Tonight when I raise my glass with my friends to toast the New Year, I'll be thinking of you all...Wishing you and yours much love and happiness in 2009!
Cheers!
:-)
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I am SO excited about this election!!!
I remember reading about Obama years ago, when people were first talking about him possibly running for president, although the news predicted it would years down the line. I remember thinking here is a person with the charisma, energy, and intelligence to be a great president. I was surprised when he joined the primary - but I thought, wow, he's going for it!
If Barack Obama is elected, he will be the first person of color to serve as a U.S. president. It's about time! There are more people in this country than old, white, conservative men, and we haven't had anyone representing us at the helm. He is a Constitutional scholar, law professor, and community organizer - will we finally have an intelligent person running our country?
Not only that, but I admire Michelle Obama, an accomplished, educated woman. For the first time, a great granddaughter of slaves will be First Lady. That is a groundbreaking, prejudice-shattering moment right there.
I am thrilled to see the electorate energized and excited and hopeful, and to be able to cast my vote.
Whatever your opinion, please go VOTE!!! The more people involved in the democratic process, the better this country will be.
Another one from last year, I remember working on this one for hours without it ever coming out right so when I came across it recently I decided to give it another go, I used a trick I learned recently in processing (see below)
Camera: Panasonic FZ8 point and shoot
Lens: Opteka .45x wide angle conversion lens
Exposure: 1/30
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO: 100
Exposure bias: -2,0,+2
Processing:
-Converted the three RAW files to TIFF using RAW Therapee.
-Blended the three TIFF files using Photomatix's Exposure Fusion (adjust)
-De-noised using Topaz Denoise.
-Used Essential HDR for tonemapping.
-Used Topaz Adjust for minor exposure tweaks.
This really seems to help keep good detail without a bunch of noise typical with my point and shoot.
Easy as pie! :-)
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