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Yes the D800E is a bit sharper than the D800 ! Love it! :)
Nikon D800E Photographs of a Beautiful Sandy-Blonde/Brunette Swimsuit Bikini Model shot with the brand new Nikon D800 E and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens.
Captured in both RAW and JPEG.
Check out the amazing detail in the full resolution photos! I was running out of CF & SD cards fast, as the files are huge!
A classic California Hero's Journey Mythology Goddess! Tall, pretty, thin, fit, with pretty brown eyes and long sandy-blonde/brunette hair, blowing on the sea breeze.
In a sea cave on El Matador Beach in Malibu!
Enjoy the epic beauty of the mythological hero's journey, in great detail via the Nikon D800-E ! :)
The full resolutions RAWs and JPEGs are amazing!
Modeling the new Hero's Journey Mythology Swimsuits on a sunny spring day in Malibu!
Enjoy!
With her wavy, curly hair blowing on the sea breeze! Best to shoot the caves in the AM, before the wind kicks up and transforms them into a wind tunnel!
& may the Hero's Journey Mythology Photography inspire and guide you along a hero's journey of your won making! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Pursue art & beauty!
Uploaded sharper version 1/4/20.
I took this picture on the return trip from the East Coast in April. I think it was taken in Utah.
Camera: Sinar Alpina 4x5
Lens: 90mm Nikkor
Film: Kodak T-Max 100 developed in Ilfotec HC.
# #utah #myoregon #largeformatfilm #garyquay #largeformat #viewcamera #outside #outdoors #filmphotography #viewfromhere #sinar #kodak
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Sharper Image Catalog June 1990 Father's Day Bill Cosby from the huge prior art research catalog collection, now for sale, of Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel and JeepersMedia on YouTube
How are you?
How you doing?
How's your family?
Are those tears?
I’m fine, and you?
Doing great! How about you?
We’re good… how’s your family? Alcoholic? No, He just drinks like this on social occasions.
Tears? No, the sun is just bright. Or must be allergies.
For many years I hid behind a mask. People didn’t want to hear the truth. They were just being friendly. They don’t like complainers. Inside I was tore up to pieces, but on the outside everything was picture perfect.
I have since shed the mask, but every once in awhile I find myself slipping it back on. When I do, I become angry at myself. But there are still those people that just want positive things in their life. That don’t want to hear the truth. Don’t like “complainers” And that don’t really care… but were asking out of kindness. So I shut down and withdraw my response and hold it inside.
So how about you? How are you? REALLY? Not just what you tell people.
Description
The Xbox Series X delivers sensationally smooth frame rates of up to 120FPS with the visual pop of HDR.
Immerse yourself with sharper characters, brighter worlds and impossible details with true-to-life 4K.
The Holiday Value Bundle includes :
- Xbox Series X Console
- Call of Duty Modern Warfare II
- Logitech G332 Headset
- Venom controller rechargeable battery pack
XBOX SERIES X CONSOLE :
GAME ON
From future adventures to current obsessions, to classic titles, thousands of favourites across four generations of
Xbox look and play best on Xbox Series X.
LOOKS BETTER. PLAYS BETTER.
Equipped with AMD s Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures, DirectX ray tracing delivers true-to-life lighting, shadows and
accurate reflections to create dynamic, living worlds.
FEEL THE SOUND
3D Spatial Sound, is the next evolution in audio technology, using advanced algorithms to create immersive lifelike
worlds that put you at the centre of your experience.
DOLBY VISION & ATMOS
Xbox Series X|S are the first game consoles to support gaming in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which enhance
gameplay with both full-spectrum visuals and immersive audio.*
TRUE 4K GAMING
The Xbox Series X delivers sensationally smooth frame rates of up to 120FPS with the visual pop of HDR. Immerse
yourself with sharper characters, brighter worlds and impossible details with true-to-life 4K.*
ENGINEERED FOR SPEED
Together, the new system on a chip (SOC) and the Xbox Velocity Architecture put speed at your fingertips, and the
1TB custom SSD & CPU put the wheel in your hands, so you can go from 0-60 in up to 120FPS.
GO, GO, GO
Faster load times. Sip quick. Games load significantly faster with the custom SSD in the Xbox Series X.
More playing, less waiting. With Quick Resume, you can seamlessly switch between multiple different titles and resume
instantly from where you left off.
INCREASED INVENTORY. UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE.
The Seagate Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S plug into the back of the console via the dedicated storage
expansion port and replicates the console s custom SSD experience, providing additional game storage at the same
performance. (Sold separately, available in various sizes.)
AIR-FLOW CHANNELS
The Xbox Parallel Cooling Architecture is built with three air flow channels that evenly distribute the temperatures
generated by the advanced internal components, keeping the console cool and quiet.
SPLIT MOTHERBOARD
A split motherboard keeps the console s internals evenly temperature controlled allowing for an even higher output of power.
HEAT-SINK
A heat-sink chassis is a unique, non-electronic component that merges parallel cooling with unique design to increase the
reliability of performance.
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The vapour chamber in the Xbox Series X enables an even spread of temperatures within the core.
WHISPER-QUIET FAN
A vertical airflow system keeps the console running smoothly and cooling quietly.
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE WITH THOUSANDS OF GAMES
Get ready for faster load times, higher resolution, more stable frame rates and better input latency on thousands of
Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games.
Xbox Series X Specs
PROCESSOR
CPU : 8X Cores @ 3.8 GHz (3.66 GHz w/SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU
GPU : 12 TFLOPS, 52 CUs @1.825 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU
SOC Die Size. 360.45 mm
Process : 7nm Enhanced
MEMORY & STORAGE
Memory : 16GB GDDR6 w/320 bit-wide bus
Memory Bandwidth : 10 GB @ 560 GB/s, 6 GB @ 336 GB/s.
Internal Storage : 1TB Custom NVME SSD
I/O Throughput : 2.4 GB/s (Raw), 4.8 GB/s (Compressed, with custom hardware decompression block)
Expandable Storage : Support for 1TB Seagate Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S matches internal storage exactly
(sold separately). Support for USB 3.1 external HDD (sold separately).
VIDEO CAPABILITIES
Gaming Resolution : True 4K
High Dynamic Range : Up to 8K HDR
Optical Drive : 4K UHD Blu-Ray
Performance Target : Up to 120 FPS
HDMI Features : Auto Low Latency Mode. HDMI Variable Refresh Rate. AMD FreeSync.
SOUND CAPABILITIES
L-PCM, up to 7.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
DTS 5.1*
Dolby TrueHD with Atmos*
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY
HDMI : 1x HDMI 2.1 port
USB : 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
Wireless : 802.11ac dual band
Ethernet : 802.3 10/100/1000
Accessories radio : Dedicated dual band Xbox Wireless radio
CONSOLE DESIGN
Dimensions 15.1cm x 15.1cm x 30.1cm
CALL OF DUTY MODERN WARFARE II
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of the iconic Operators of Task Force 141.
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evolved Special Ops game mode featuring tactical co-op gameplay.
You also get access to Call of Duty®: Warzone™ 2.0, the all-new Battle Royale experience.
CAPABILITIES
Single Player | 60 fps+ | Spatial Sound | Dolby Atmos* | Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Smart Delivery | Xbox achievements
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Experience the thrill of a complete gaming experience where you hear everything and everyone hears you.
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6 mm mic makes sure your squadmates can hear you. Flip-to-mute boom silences you when you don’t want to be heard.
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Everything about these headphones is about comfort: The deluxe lightweight leatherette ear cups and headband are made
to keep pressure off your ears. Ear cups rotate up to 90 degrees for convenience. Conveniently and quickly adjust volume
on any platform with the ear-cup mounted volume wheel.
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UNLOCK THE POWER TO GAME
Includes 2 rechargeable batteries designed for the Xbox Series X controller.
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These batteries have a 850Mah capacity, offering up to 15 hours of uninterrupted gameplay with one full charge per battery
SIMULTANEOUS CHARGING
3 meter charging cable and a Dual output connection allows you to charge both battery packs at the same time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
120 FPS: Requires supported content and display; use on Xbox Series X as content becomes available.
4K streaming with select apps, see xbox.com. Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X: may require additional purchases, app downloads, and supported hardware.
Dolby Vision & Atmos usage: Requires supported content, display, and sound device. Use on Xbox Series X as content becomes available.
The console includes a 12-Month Manufacturer Warranty. Visit support.microsoft.com/ for additional support.
What's in the box
1 x Xbox Series X Console
1 x Xbox Wireless Controller
1 x High-Speed HDMI Cable
1 x Call of Duty Modern Warfare II Disk
1 x Logitech G332 gaming headset
1 x Venom controller rechargeable battery pack
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"How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child! " – King Lear (Act I, Scene IV) - William Shakespeare.
NB! This quote has been selected from a famous play by William Shakepeare.
Familiar, everyday quotes have crept into the English language and they are often used on a daily basis although most people do not appreciate that they are actually famous quotes by William Shakespeare and originate from great plays such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Othello and a Midsummer Nights Dream.
Photo: My grandson, Patrick Alan Martins de Lima
Nell’ambito della Notte Europea dei Ricercatori (Sharper) è stata allestita dal 23 al 26 settembre 2019, presso lo Spazio Saperi del Palazzo Broletto (Pavia), la mostra “Scatti di Scienza”.
Vi siete mai chiesti come sono fatte le nostre cellule o che colore ha una roccia al microscopio? I ricercatori dell’Università di Pavia studiano gli esseri viventi e la materia inorganica per capire i segreti della scienza.
Grazie all’uso di sofisticate tecnologie possono fotografare oggetti infinitamente piccoli, invisibili a occhio nudo, che ci restituiscono immagini affascinanti.
Sì, perchè la scienza non è solo utile a tutti, ma è anche bella! una vera opera d’arte. La mostra fotografica “Scatti di Scienza” vuole condividere con voi le immagini ottenute nei laboratori della nostra Università: potrete osservare cellule di mille forme, microrganismi marini, ingrandimenti di rocce: un mondo invisibile e meraviglioso che sta proprio sotto i nostri occhi!
Re-made variant of the AK-47. This rifle is extremely reliable but using a different Firing Mechanism. This Rifle is also as accurate as a M4A1 Carbine due to the new Firing Mechanism. With a Red Dot as the front sight, it's great for night ops. Remake of this. www.flickr.com/photos/41779542@N07/4631261354/
Uploaded a sharper, less dust riddled version 4/19/20. The description below is from 2011.
The is a different version of a picture I posted last summer. That one was from the scan of a 5x7 negative. This is a contact print from an 8x10 negative. I'm finally learning how to make my scans look sharp like they do on the prints.
The exposure was 80 seconds at F16. The meter indicated 12 seconds with HP5 rated at 200 ASA instead of 400. Reciprocity failure compensation took it to 40 seconds, and I added 1 stop to correct for N-1 contraction in development to help control the highlights. In the darkroom, the time suggested for Harvey's Panthermic 777 developer was 11 minutes @ 74ºF. My darkroom was at 65 degrees, which took it to 18:45. I subtracted 30% for the 200 ASA rating, 30% of the remaining time for N-1 contraction, and 20% for compensation for reciprocity. I ended up with 8 minutes total development time. This seemed to work. I was always afraid to make all of these adjustments because I had so much trouble with thin negatives early on, but I seem to be better at metering at night, and I've gotten better in the darkroom.
Camera: Deardorff 8x10.
Lens: 19" Goerz APO Artar.
Film: Ilford HP5+ developed in Harvey's 777.
Contact printed on Ilford MGIV FB glossy, developed in Ansco 130.
# #pnwexplored #southparkfishhouse #myoregon #oregonexplored #pacificnorthwest #garyquay #night #cascadiaexplored #outside #outdoors #oregon #onlyinoregon #viewfromhere #portlandoregon #largeformat #traveloregon #filmphotography #viewcamera #portland #ilfprdphoto #8x10
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Sharper Image Catalog Pocket Bike Cover, December 1985 from the huge prior art research catalog collection, now for sale, of Mike Mozart of TheToyChannel and JeepersMedia on YouTube
Per un'intera settimana (24-29 settembre 2018) Pavia si è trasformata in un laboratorio di scienza aperto a tutti grazie al progetto nazionale SHARPER.
A Pavia SHARPER è stato coordinato dalla sezione pavese INFN e realizzato in collaborazione con il Comune di Pavia e l’Università di Pavia e numerosi partner del territorio che hanno deciso di aderire con entusiasmo al progetto.
Il 28 settembre 2018 il centro città di Pavia ha ospitato laboratori, spettacoli, talk e attività pensate e realizzate dai ricercatori dei numerosi partner del progetto.
SHARPER è il nome di uno dei 9 progetti italiani sostenuti dalla Commissione Europea per la realizzazione della Notte Europea dei Ricercatori nel 2018 e nel 2019.
SHARPER significa SHAring Researchers’ Passions for Evidences and Resilience e ha l’obiettivo di coinvolgere tutti i cittadini nella scoperta del mestiere di ricercatore e del ruolo che i ricercatori svolgono nel costruire il futuro della società attraverso l’indagine del mondo basata sui fatti, le osservazioni e l’abilità nell’adattarsi e interpretare contesti sociali e culturali sempre più complessi e in continua evoluzione.
SHARPER si svolgerà il 28 settembre 2018 nelle città di Ancona, Cagliari, Caserta, Catania, L’Aquila, Macerata, Napoli, Nuoro, Palermo, Pavia, Perugia, Trieste per raccontare la passione, le scoperte e le sfide dei ricercatori di tutta Europa attraverso mostre, spettacoli, concerti, giochi, conferenze e centinaia di altre iniziative rivolte al grande pubblico.
SHARPER è coordinato dalla società di comunicazione scientifica Psiquadro in collaborazione con un consorzio di partner che comprende l’Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN), l’Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF), l’Università di Palermo, l’Università degli Studi di Perugia, l’Università Politecnica delle Marche, il museo Immaginario Scientifico di Trieste e il centro di ricerca Observa Science in Society.
Il progetto coinvolge oltre 100 partner nazionali e internazionali, tra cui enti culturali, comuni, istituti di ricerca, università, imprese e associazioni culturali che in ogni città costruiranno un ricco programma di appuntamenti trasformando strade, piazze, musei, teatri in laboratori nei quali ognuno potrà fare esperienza di cosa significhi essere ricercatore.
My write up on photographing the new Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas here
On the weekend of November 20-21, 2010, I was invited to photograph the new Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas prior to their opening December 15, 2010 in Las Vegas NV.
This set of images represents my efforts that weekend to showcase this newest resort property opening up on the Las Vegas Strip. Thanks to David Scherer from The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for showing me around, to Miiko Mentz at Katalyst Films for helping to arrange the shoot, and to my wife for modeling for me.
To learn more about The Cosmpolitan of Las Vegas, check out their website here or their Facebook page here.
Yes the D800E is a bit sharper than the D800 ! Love it! :)
Nikon D800E Photographs of a Beautiful Sandy-Blonde/Brunette Swimsuit Bikini Model shot with the brand new Nikon D800 E and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens.
Captured in both RAW and JPEG.
Check out the amazing detail in the full resolution photos! I was running out of CF & SD cards fast, as the files are huge!
A classic California Hero's Journey Mythology Goddess! Tall, pretty, thin, fit, with pretty brown eyes and long sandy-blonde/brunette hair, blowing on the sea breeze.
In a sea cave on El Matador Beach in Malibu!
Enjoy the epic beauty of the mythological hero's journey, in great detail via the Nikon D800-E ! :)
The full resolutions RAWs and JPEGs are amazing!
Modeling the new Hero's Journey Mythology Swimsuits on a sunny spring day in Malibu!
Enjoy!
With her wavy, curly hair blowing on the sea breeze! Best to shoot the caves in the AM, before the wind kicks up and transforms them into a wind tunnel!
& may the Hero's Journey Mythology Photography inspire and guide you along a hero's journey of your won making! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Pursue art & beauty!
Vintage Sharper Image Scrolling InfoGlobe - Caller ID, Clock, and Calendar. This item works quietly and reliably. We have had one working at our home for more than 7 years.
This unit is New in Box (NIB) and has never been removed from the package. It has been in storage for 5 or more years. Box and packaging are in excellent shape.
Please see videos and photos!
Shipping Weight: 3 Lbs, 10 oz.
*** Domestic & International Shipping ***
Smoke & Tobacco Free Home!
eBay Auction: 291626368829
I have been wanting to make a little tutorial for a while now. This is my first one so bear with me. I have used the image above to show you how I did it. I have a few sreen captures to help you with any questions
This Little sharpening trick can be used with CS2,CS3,CS4, and even Photoshop 7.0
The first thing I do is open CS3, I then prefer to work with the image as large as I can on my screen So I press the "F" key on my keyboad.
**** If you want to see more of these let me know.****
Uploaded sharper version 6/16/19. The description below is from 2009.
This image is displayed at Proper Eats, in St Johns, Oregon. It was part of my first exhibit there in 2006. It was originally to be the title piece at a show for Cafe Nola: a cajun eatery that occupied the same space previously. When Proper Eats was established, they agreed to have me as their inaugural art exhibit, but I had to drop the "Hot, Nude Tomato" as the show's marquis.
Camera: Hasselblad 500CM
Lens 80mm Carl Zeiss,
Film: Kodak 100 UC
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jivesystems.posterous.com/logitech-c920-webcam-even-sharp... The new Logitech C920 is a force to be reckoned with. The built-in H.264 chip reduces load on your computers CPU. The picture and sound quality is also exceptionally. Learn More ...
Uploaded sharper version 11/9/19
Along a path in Klickitat, Washington, in the fall of 2002. One from the archives.
Camera: Pentax 67.
Lens: 55mm Pentax
Film: Kodak E100VS.
# #pnwexplored #washington #klickitat #garyquay #cascadiaexplored #washingtonexplored #autumn #outside #outdoors #pacificnorthwest #fallfoliage #pnwcrew #onlyinwashington
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Uploaded sharper version 5/24/19. The original was horribly dusty. The following description is from 2014.
8x10 contact print from negative. It was a bright, October day in Sisters, Oregon. We took advantage of it by driving out of town on a road that got smaller and smaller as we went. We saw this lake looking perfectly still, and decided to set up the cameras. I had about a half an hour of uninterrupted photography until a dog decided to take a swim. The reflection was gone, and so we moved on.
Camera: Deardorff 8x10.
Lens: 240mm Nikkor.
Film: Ilford HP5+ developed in Edwal 12.
Contact printed on Fomaspeed paper developed in Photographers' Formulary Liquidol.
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B. Dalton Bookseller (often called B. Dalton or B. Dalton's) was an American retail bookstore chain founded in 1966 by the Dayton's department store chain. Located primarily in shopping malls, B. Dalton competed primarily with Waldenbooks, and operated 798 stores at its peak. Barnes & Noble acquired the chain from Dayton's in 1987, and continued to operate it until a late 2009 announcement that the last fifty stores would be liquidated by January 2010.
Dayton's, a department store chain based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, began the B. Dalton chain in 1966. The name B. Dalton was chosen because it "connoted quality, dependability and authority." Dalton was a spelling variation of Dayton. The first store opened in nearby Edina in August of that year, followed by a second in St. Louis, Missouri. Although the chain was originally intended to operate in downtowns and suburban areas, the majority of the stores were opened inside regional shopping malls. By 1969, Dayton's had merged with Hudson's of Detroit and became Dayton Hudson Corporation (now Target Corporation).
B. Dalton expanded throughout the 1960s and 1970s, going from twelve stores in 1968 to 125 five years later, peaking at 798 locations in 1986. In 1968, the chain acquired Pickwick Books of California, which merged in 1979. B. Dalton had stores in 43 of 50 states in 1978, and was second to Waldenbooks (then the U.S.' largest bookstore) in store numbers, but posted higher profits than its rival. A flagship store opened in Manhattan in December 1978, and between 1983 and 1986, the chain revived the Pickwick name as a discount bookstore.
By 1986, discounting practices by rival book chains had caused declining profits for B. Dalton stores, as had the decrease in new shopping malls. As a result of the declining profits, Dayton Hudson Corporation sold the B. Dalton chain to Barnes & Noble. Under Barnes & Noble's ownership, B. Dalton acquired Scribner Book Stores, Inc. from Rizzoli International Bookstores in 1989, and began a video game store called Software, Etc. (now GameStop). At the same time, the chain began closing outlets and relocating others, while opening other prototypes. By 1997, the chain had shrunk to 528 locations,[ and continued to close many more over the next decade.
In January 2010 Barnes & Noble closed the last 50 B. Dalton locations, except for the stores at Union Station in Washington, D.C. and Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, New York.
In January 2012 B.Dalton closed one of the last two locations at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, New York.
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Alot sharper than the II version. AF is a dog, so certainly not for fast moving objects. Not as much contrast as the bare lens or the 1.4tc.
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Yes the D800E is a bit sharper than the D800 ! Love it! :)
Nikon D800E Photographs of a Beautiful Sandy-Blonde/Brunette Swimsuit Bikini Model shot with the brand new Nikon D800 E and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens.
Captured in both RAW and JPEG.
Check out the amazing detail in the full resolution photos! I was running out of CF & SD cards fast, as the files are huge!
A classic California Hero's Journey Mythology Goddess! Tall, pretty, thin, fit, with pretty brown eyes and long sandy-blonde/brunette hair, blowing on the sea breeze.
In a sea cave on El Matador Beach in Malibu!
Enjoy the epic beauty of the mythological hero's journey, in great detail via the Nikon D800-E ! :)
The full resolutions RAWs and JPEGs are amazing!
Modeling the new Hero's Journey Mythology Swimsuits on a sunny spring day in Malibu!
Enjoy!
With her wavy, curly hair blowing on the sea breeze! Best to shoot the caves in the AM, before the wind kicks up and transforms them into a wind tunnel!
& may the Hero's Journey Mythology Photography inspire and guide you along a hero's journey of your won making! Carpe Diem! Seize the day! Pursue art & beauty!