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Assignment: PCA 35 View from the ground floor
Deadline:August 3, 2008
Image Tag: pca35
From: me and them
Mission:
The ground floor... there's nowhere to go but up! This time around shoot whatever you want, but what's important is where your camera is: ground level. Be it the kitchen floor, an open field or hiding underneath a church pew, your perspective is going to be that of a mouse, a fairy, an ant, or anything else similarly relegated to the world of the small. Try to find a subject that is really complemented by your earthly perspective.
For those engineering types in the group who need precision (including yours truly), you don't need to have your camera exactly in contact with the ground. Let's say no more 3 inches from ground to camera base. Get those elbows dirty!
WIT:
It turned out a little more complicated than I intended.
I took several shots at ground level with my telephoto lens and the camera on the ground.
There are several problems with shooting a black dog with a telephoto - the exposure tends to end up with blown out highlights and the depth of field poses problems.
I tried with the face in focus and with the paw in focus and didn't like either.
Then I used photoshop elements and, after making sure that I imported an image that did not have overexposed or underexposed areas, I overlayed the two shots (focused paws and focused face) on top of each other.
I used the quick selection tool to select the focused paw (and inverted that selection) and then deleted everything but the paw and the leg in the vicinity. It needed to be aligned which I did by making the paw-piece semi-transparent and moving it around.
You will notice (I know summerspot will) that there is a bit of a OOF edge around the paw. I left it in there - sort of a faux orton :-) - because I liked it (a realization that came after trying several techniques for getting rid of it :-))
Then I needed to deal with the carpet in the foreground that was very bright in the original. I again used the quick selection tool to select that, used levels to darken only that part and added a gausian blur to the layer to merge the darker with the rest of the photograph with a soft edge. Oh - and the door in the background had a glass pane about the height of the top of the head that I cloned out.... my goodness lots of manipulation this week!
I am fairly pleased with the result (forgive the photoshop elements tutorial - I thought it would be useful to include these details....).
Anne (my wife) says that our dog now looks a lot older than we think of her.... our Midnight Molly is getting gray.
Collab con un colega del hermano pais de arg , GABB/ Gabriel Satailo , quedo filetaso esto es no AI! esta muy filete!
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GOOO !
From my files, for Macro Mondays, theme "The Beatles' Songs". A bit simple this one, but could not resist it.
Spontanious as friends can be: toasting on the new king on the middle of the road right in the heart of Amsterdam.
Midden op straat in hartje Amsterdam: een spontane samenkomst van drie vriendinnen om te klinken op de koning.
Amsterdam, Spui - April 30, 2013 / 30 april 2013
© 2013 Amsterdam RAIL - All Rights Reserved
I found this used EOS 400D body online for $60 and could not resist. So far I'm decently impressed by the sensor quality at only 10MP.
OK...I know it's a little cliche, but that's where he chose to perch at that particular moment. I took this at a state park that rehabilitates and cares for injured animals. They had this flag hanging in the bald eagle enclosure to celebrate the 4th of July. Happy 4th of July!!!!!
November 20, 2012 marked the 5th anniversary of the passing of my best friend, Rob Runge. I knew him for over 35 years and he was a great friend who touched so many lives with his quick wit and hearty laugh. We had so many great times together over the years, especially in the summer, at his cottage.
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him, and I'll miss him forever.
Cheers, old bean!
Walton
Listen to the music played at his memorial service youtu.be/1cfHhAoj3P4
Please do not copy, add, or download this image to any other group, website or blog without my express written permission. All rights reserved. Rob Walton Photography 2012.
A Captain John Hart portrait, inspired by the song 'Let it Rock', by Kevin Rudolf.
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Only they know. Lilli Lalka dolls by Julian Kalinowski wear Retros by Liz Cole and jewelry by Joy Jarred. It's hot in Lalkaland!
Birthday celebration. All stamps are from Simon Says Stamps and this card is entered in the #ssswchallenge and #sssflickrchallenge103
Let there be love.
My Flickr Valentine for those who celebrate.....
And for those who don't....Happy Day.
Pride in London 2025
Trafalgar Square
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Muju's 'Let it grow' at the Toy Life shop in Brighton. More photos from the opening night in this slideshow from Muju
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock Martial Arts and Karate
Karate for Kids Testimonial and Review
When my eight-year-old son first asked me if I would let him take Karate for Kids, I was a little worried. Karate seems so dangerous and I was concerned that my boy would end up injured. After talking with my husband, we agreed to give the program a chance and now we are so glad that we did.
First of all, I would like to state that Master Babin is wonderful with the children. While I was apprehensive that the Karate class would be all about fighting, I was relieved to learn that the focus was more on self-defense and moral values. Now my son is healthier than ever, doing an activity that he truly loves.
I would encourage every parent out there looking for a fun exercise-based activity for his or her child to participate in their Karate for Kids program a chance. My son is constantly talking about what he learned in his past karate lessons and practicing his blocks and punches in the living room. He is even playing his video games less.
After my initial reservations, I now cannot imagine my son participating in any other karate program. Consider this my highest recommendation.
David S
Reviews on Karate for Kids
When my son started karate instruction with Karate for Kids, he was timid, had few friends and had trouble paying attention in school. I didn't agree with the doctor who tried to tell me he had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and that I should put him on medication to control it. To me, my son just needed some loving guidance, not to be medicated.
That is when I asked my good friend about her children's experiences with the local martial arts Instructor. Like my son, her children did not have a father figure in their lives and suffered greatly as the result. When they were approaching their teenage years, she decided to enroll them in karate at Karate For Kids Within a matter of weeks, I saw her pre-teen son and daughter become more confident, focused and goal-oriented and knew I wanted the same for my child.
After his very first lesson, my son, then aged nine, was already a changed child. He overflowed with enthusiasm as he explained how the karate for kids program pushed him to reach goals, but was "really nice" about it. To this mom, that means that my son finally got the caring, personal instruction that he deserves.
Thank you for such a fantastic Karate For Kids Program
Samantha W
Testimonial and Review on Martial Arts For Men
I am a forty-eight year old man and, until about four months ago, I had really let myself go. Between work-related stress and the other pressures of my day-to-day existence, I made little time for exercise and gave almost no thought to a healthy diet. In short, I was a mess.
One day, a colleague at my office took me aside and recommended that I sign up for the martial arts program offered locally. He had recently signed up for a class and loved it. After some convincing, I agreed to accompany him to his next class.
Fast-forward to today and I now love my martial arts training. Martial Arts for men workouts feels less like training and more like fun. I have been losing weight and now have a new energy when facing the daily grind. I have gone from one class a week to two, and am thinking of adding a third.
If you are looking for a fun way to get in shape, I would advise you to come on down our Martial Arts for Men Academy. You will not regret it.
Getting younger…
Lisa F
Testimonial and Review on Martial Arts For Women
I never would have thought that taking up martial arts, would change me so much as a person and in so many ways. I still use every occasion to thank my friends, for recommending me the Martial Art courses for women taught by a martial arts school that teaches quality skill sets for women
I used to be a very shy person, and had become quite fearful after having my purse stolen one evening. Now, that is no longer the case. Since participating in the martial arts courses, I have felt more empowered than ever. I enjoyed the friendly and encouraging atmosphere right from the start, and did not feel ashamed of my initial clumsiness.
Now, I can actually impress my friends with some of the moves I learned. Also, I am fully aware that martial arts represent a life style just as much as anything else. My Instructor simply amazed all of us throughout the entire program, with his dedication and willingness to teach us.
A married couple (I forget their names) at the rally. Their matching T-shirts read "Legally Married, Federally Oppressed." National Equality March, US Capitol, Washington DC.
Let's all be honest, our hobby is viewed by most outsiders as weird. Some even say creepy. I 'm hesitant to show my dolls to just anyone... because I'm tired of explaining why its not weird....
So maybe I think I have a high weird tollerance, because I love my my BJD's.
Well I ran across this creation... and I'm a tad bit perplexed and would like to know what everyone thinks...
I'm by no means getting this doll. I'm not really a fan of it, but I am very impressed. The features are astonishingly life like... the detail is amazing! Look at those toes and hands...
What creeps ME out is the life like-ness... The blushing on the um... um those parts... (s'cuse the nudity in the bottom left photo but I wanted you to all see the.... definition? Uhg it makes me feel perverted....)
So really, her body shape, is she a toddler or what to all of you? I think, her body shape is rather mature but her face is young... and she's so big! A whopping 80cm tall.
If you go and look her up on Dollmore you can see even more photos, her with a keyboard... its kind of... interesting... I dont want to link to her because I dont want to get in trouble for sales links but if you cant find her FM me and I can help...
My point? What do you gals think? Is she too big for comfort? Does her real-ness freak anyone else out? and if you do love her, would you spend the $1600 + price tag for her (to pull out all the stops - sanding, blushing, etc.)
Can you imagine how many dolls (lati, LF MNF etc) you could get for that amount? And if you had that much to spend on dolls only, and this is just my curiosity, what dolls would you spend it on? I'd go nuts! hahah...
So please share your opinions... I'm just curious!