tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298964452024-03-07T21:03:24.520-06:00In the Dark—Chasing LightWith Coffee and a Dash of Life
<br><br>Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.comBlogger741125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-23137031079262581972011-12-17T09:43:00.001-06:002011-12-17T09:43:21.310-06:00First Snowfall<p style="clear: both"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXX9Anong9GXxoDXnkV6u-PjsA94tS5zGZXSHpvJNderQafSsiKGtmMvNKIRlI9vwiqu9rL46ops2GtPqKnNVorgKC1DnCzJ77hTFu5xOBiz6McBmRahHfDCM8ai-MWXhabcozWw/s800/December-17-2011-IMG-thumb.jpg" height="430" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Every year, I try to capture the first snowfall with an instant film camera. This year, I have a new camera in my arsenal, a Fuji Instax 210 Wide. I've not really given this camera a workout but from my initial uses, it is best outdoors much like many of the Polaroid cameras with a built in, always on, type flash. </p><p style="clear: both">Happy first snowfall of the season. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-31647650538155668732011-12-16T16:40:00.001-06:002011-12-16T16:40:45.280-06:00Test Film<p style="clear: both">I had the opportunity to play with some Impossible PX100 film today.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KUPhPz5Wcqo/TuvI2WUcLfI/AAAAAAAACf4/_RTxjQVrYbE/s800/December-16-2011-IMG_0006-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="468" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9Twa30QvMw9E7CzpWVcImkeZ7qqXwjR9PgkgbyRYgnxcym1TqII8itD8KGPeWIOKF2KrrLlNHnxRHnOgRZbZigB1QKTVF4IT1lK8hA3HNr4cDbKj2YGD4gN-nLHN5BcQ0Pi5yA/s800/December-16-2011-IMG_0005-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="484" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-83351915900977598132011-12-15T11:13:00.001-06:002011-12-15T11:13:54.752-06:00'Tis the Season<p style="clear: both">For lack of a better blog title. I've been neglectful of this blog and that is a direct reflection on how neglectful of myself I've been. I've read that one should just trudge on with a blog whether the voice and direction is there or not. Even posting a photo a day feels repetitive what with flickr, Facebook and countless other such places available to the photographer. Not to mention my lack of photographic vision.</p><p style="clear: both">Will this be the year I return to blogging or do I just close it down, call it quits? </p><p style="clear: both">I did take a photo or two today with my Lensbaby. The first two are the same with different editing. The lighting is from a lamp with a warm, reddish orange glow.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-s8eeFIM6rFo/TuoquUsixqI/AAAAAAAACfI/LoOFZX7uKP8/s800/December-15-2011-PC154194-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iXDNikwnyvw/TuoqwScCqYI/AAAAAAAACfY/2zSymvsBw-8/s800/December-15-2011-PC154194-2-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJzlUdlmDZTU2QWU2iiGjH_9D1E4RJSjdx3Rr1MqaffyRU9zjW1coHxzMPMN3JTHzld121dl37Aot5auW7MzMsWaeGPLA913AnyoxkUZBxZQnR6VG49jCGS03nG7ogLNL6YE7Nw/s800/December-15-2011-PC154192-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-69994188853773284982011-07-21T14:03:00.001-05:002011-07-21T14:03:13.340-05:00Long time<p style="clear: both">No blog. It seems I've run out of things to say here. I find that between Flickr for photos and Facebook, I rarely even remember I have a blog. Is my life in a better place? Sometime, that's all I can hope for. That sometime, I am in a good place. Most of the time, I am in a good place.</p><p style="clear: both">Last week was Polaroid week on Flickr, yet again. The first is with expired Polaroid film. The second is with Impossible Project's Silver Shade and the third is with Impossible Project's Color Shade First Flush. While Impossible Project's film is experimental, first flush is even more so.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-arOKOTTIM2o/Tih3zG9pq4I/AAAAAAAACSA/KfZPT8TsUds/s800/July-21-2011-crop0399-thumb.jpg" height="563" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Qys7pG_WUnM/Tih32RFBz5I/AAAAAAAACSI/rycIH_gXj5A/s800/June-18-2011-crop0368-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="463" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qdr7tbsD8Cg/Tih36VxXGvI/AAAAAAAACSQ/IB9dAG-zLD0/s800/July-13-2011-crop0385-thumb.jpg" height="566" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />I've taken up a crochet hook and enjoying creating toys to give away. I have to soon learn to tackle a bigger project. Maybe a baby blanket or a hat or something. But I do so enjoy the toys.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-33645568199742457052010-11-04T09:11:00.001-05:002010-11-04T09:11:24.230-05:00Fall Polaroid Week<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TNK-tdX5GAI/AAAAAAAACLw/jY8K9Uoy-io/s800/November-02-2010-crop0341-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="454" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TNK-xd5uqRI/AAAAAAAACL4/nPsfQTr3gD0/s800/November-02-2010-crop1-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="465" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TNK-1EQTdJI/AAAAAAAACMA/m0MD7paeSeE/s800/November-02-2010-flowerdip-thumb.jpg" height="280" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />The above diptych was taken with TIP's Color Shade PX-70 first flush film. First flush film is what it is and always unpredictable.<br /><br /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TNK-8P7tEKI/AAAAAAAACMI/wXn3bFZzB5k/s800/November-03-2010-crop0356-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="542" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Silver Shade PX600 UV+ is a beautiful film.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TNK_AgmvbhI/AAAAAAAACMQ/yNRhrQBwMrI/s800/November-03-2010-crop0359-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="467" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />And my first attempt at an emulsion lift using TIP's film. I messed up a bit and ended up with lots of tears.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-70573303029393604052010-10-22T13:55:00.001-05:002010-10-22T13:55:01.899-05:00Long time<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TMHd9u3RdaI/AAAAAAAACLU/VCcCmWr8Y1k/s800/PA181549-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />No blog... I'm around, just busy with life and the pursuit of happiness and all that goes with it. Many trips to and from Ohio along with a vacation in the Outer Banks. </p><p style="clear: both">I've done a bit of journaling and sketching along with coloring. I've always loved to color and combining coloring with water is even more fun. I'm just a doodler... of both words and color. </p><p style="clear: both">I've played with my Polaroid cameras and even purchased The Impossible Project's newest films. Finicky but oh so lovely, this is Silver Shade, FF for the SX70.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TMHd_qg4N8I/AAAAAAAACLc/B3CZaHioUek/s800/crop0309-thumb.jpg" height="562" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-18654046657212532252010-06-07T21:11:00.000-05:002010-06-07T23:28:50.345-05:00Grandmother's Bible<p style="clear: both">While I was home, I borrowed my grandmother's old bible. It is well worn and much loved. </p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TA3G7TsH6LI/AAAAAAAACJE/dCIpSkK7C7c/s800/crop0273_2010_06_1-thumb.jpg" height="561" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TA3G8sfFP0I/AAAAAAAACJM/IYScw3igTdQ/s800/crop0277_2010_06_1-thumb.jpg" height="563" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TA3G-E6kVoI/AAAAAAAACJU/vwgwpmJm6oM/s800/crop0279_2010_06_1-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="549" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TA3G_SBhsuI/AAAAAAAACJc/NpI6RWPNLIE/s800/crop0276_2010_06_10-thumb.jpg" height="568" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />If I could have one thing of hers, other than this bible, it would be her wedding ring, which she had given to me many times but I declined. Instead, I wrapped yarn around it so it would fit her finger. My Mother has it and I did ask for it before my wedding but she declined. I'm sure that the ring will be given to somebody else but such is life in my family. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-26643183686682609272010-06-02T12:29:00.001-05:002010-06-02T12:29:05.047-05:00Memorial Day<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TAaUv7TKGSI/AAAAAAAACAA/qL7EbEz8rKs/s800/4653924618_6933eac110_o-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TAaUzPeqh2I/AAAAAAAACAI/kTWPurqjIZg/s800/4653828379_6738f14075_b-thumb.jpg" height="362" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /><br />Memorial Day found us at several cemeteries including one located in a small, rural Pennsylvania town (Parker) near the Allegheny River. My dad spent many of us formative years living in this area and until my great aunt died in 1988 we visited often. I've always been fascinated by the old markers and I came upon this one that had been updated. Without men such as John, this country wouldn't be what it is today.</p><p style="clear: both">I used to enjoy visiting my aunt's home even though at times, it scared me. She was a prolific gardener with tons of flowers and strawberries but behind her garden, was a small cemetery. Ghost stories abounded in the family and her home was always rumored to be haunted. It was an old home. The bathroom still had a pull chain to flush the toilet. My memory of the street with its uneven sidewalks and large trees doesn't live up to the reality. Time marches on but at least I have my memories of skipping along those sidewalks, picking strawberries and peeking through to the cemetery to try and spy a ghost.</p><p style="clear: both">I know that Memorial Day is to honor those who gave their lives in active duty but in our family, we honor all who have gone before us. An annual visit to plant flowers on the graves has been happening for as long as I can remember. This year was no different. A stomach flu that had my dad hospitalized and my mother knocked off her feet for nearly a week (and heart surgery a few weeks earlier) wouldn't keep him away. </p><p style="clear: both">The past 10 days or so have been stress filled and full of concern for my parents. I'll be traveling a lot more to help with doctors as his heart will have to monitored. It seems in each family, one person always must step up to the plate and in mine, it is me. I may be over 6 hours away while others, 10 miles but it is still me. Do I have home support or even understanding for all that I must do? Not really. Do I worry how I will continue to do this? Yes, but it must be done.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/TAaU2DmBRZI/AAAAAAAACAQ/O7-I18DPQ48/s800/4650450085_1731cdc6ef_o-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />This summer, I do hope to find time for myself even if only in little ways. My updates may be scarce but I do thank you, my few loyal followers.</p><p style="clear: both"></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-56421260070535484472010-05-03T12:03:00.001-05:002010-05-03T12:03:17.627-05:00Spring Polaroid Week 2010<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S98BzTaHrbI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/TqioFFntClc/s800/crop0250_2010_04_10-2-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="549" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S98B0eNmvrI/AAAAAAAAB_g/F_-MEQSY2og/s800/crop0246_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="557" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />It's that time of year again. Spring Polaroid week. My first two entries are taken with the Impossible Projects PX100, Silver Shade, First Flush film. </p><p style="clear: both"></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-59773544121694695762010-04-24T10:15:00.001-05:002010-04-24T10:15:12.990-05:00An Alley<p style="clear: both">I processed both of these with my camera phone using two different effects (Vignette for Android).</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S9MK6VlvOMI/AAAAAAAAB_A/DgDbXGVxP0I/s800/1272043147843_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S9MK8vdHBvI/AAAAAAAAB_I/lC4W5rXU-LQ/s800/1272043230470_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /><br />The first is the over-saturated effect and the second is action movie. </p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S9MK-xaUTCI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/3nr7mexfbDE/s800/1271959592698_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="427" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />And this last one was processed in Lightroom. I don't remember which preset I used or if I adjusted the preset to suit my tastes. I do enjoy my camera and its various apps. At first, I found myself still longing for the effects that iPhone users have at their disposal but now, it seems everybody is using the same iPhone apps. I'm happy to stand out a bit as a Droid user. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-19818807262492534712010-04-23T17:47:00.001-05:002010-04-23T17:47:25.747-05:00Tulips<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S9IjdIDZeBI/AAAAAAAAB-w/SgIQNb19p_w/s800/1272058291741_2010_04_10-2-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S9Ijeef6L4I/AAAAAAAAB-4/GPhM6ObQ6UY/s800/1272058274319_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />I used my camera phone with a tilt shift app applied and to subdue the tones, a Lightroom preset from Shirley called Coffee with Cream. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-1447877227927731382010-04-15T19:42:00.001-05:002010-04-15T19:42:12.046-05:00Scenes from the Vermilion River<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S8eyUAHywVI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/hGv6KMHgNzw/s800/041510132737_2010_04_10-3-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S8eyVpJSlfI/AAAAAAAAB-g/R2tODwTc1Ok/s800/1271348312147_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S8eyXQISq2I/AAAAAAAAB-o/Bc687bo2veU/s800/2010-04-15_11-thumb.38.36_Amherst_Ohio_US_2010_04_10.jpg" height="412" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />All three pics were taken with my camera phone (Motorola BackFlip). The first has a Lightroom preset and the following two just minor adjustments for sizing. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-45165317723664283732010-04-07T07:56:00.000-05:002010-04-07T07:56:00.415-05:004 5 6<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7vYVRBDs2I/AAAAAAAAB-A/9h_Z6ZTQTDU/s800/crop0242_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="564" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7vYXECrapI/AAAAAAAAB-I/pSzp7g5aEZo/s800/crop0241_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="546" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7vYY3hS26I/AAAAAAAAB-Q/RJMQF9Fw6bo/s800/crop0243_2010_04_10-2-thumb.jpg" height="559" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />The next three of my PX100 Silver Shade prints. It is one finicky film but it has some quality that I find very appealing. I have to images left to make. Kind of wishing I spent more money now but it'll have to wait.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-45715341003542901692010-04-06T10:51:00.001-05:002010-04-06T10:51:21.980-05:001-2-3<p style="clear: both">My first three attempts with the new PX100 film from The Impossible Project.<br /><br /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7tYaLDov1I/AAAAAAAAB9k/J7icgevUfwk/s800/crop0235_2010_04_10-3-thumb1.jpg" height="570" width="548" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7tYb2InsVI/AAAAAAAAB9s/Xoii6QxN0SE/s800/crop0237_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="568" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7tYdcyl-9I/AAAAAAAAB90/VbwQII_zPcY/s800/crop0240_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="565" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />I may attempt a few more today, if the weather improves but so far, I am enjoying the imperfections.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-13465362557393544882010-04-03T19:37:00.001-05:002010-04-03T19:37:55.966-05:00Excitement<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7ffXhf9gHI/AAAAAAAAB9c/GKvqcCJUTPE/s800/1270327842-picsay-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />I am excited to receive my first pack of this new film for Polaroid sx-70 cameras from <a href="http://www.the-impossible-project.com/"><strong><em>the Impossible Project</em></strong></a>. Next week, I hope to try it but I must confess to feeling a bit intimidated by this film. Early results show it to be a very particular film. I'm just so happy that integral film is back in production for our Polaroid cameras. Fuji never stopped making integral film but it only fits their particular camera. </p><p style="clear: both">Wish me luck.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-57382339602034395442010-04-01T15:49:00.001-05:002010-04-01T15:49:07.049-05:00Demo<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7UGvYgQfmI/AAAAAAAAB9U/WwAVEBWnpSg/s800/vignettedemo2_2010_04_10-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="456" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Well, I know that I've said that I like control over my images but this demo of Vignette for Android looks quite interesting. After you take the photo, you can try out different settings before it becomes processed and saved. That makes it a bit more flexible. The demo only saves a very small thumbnail so I put them together. If only it was a US company so I didn't have to pay more for it. *sigh* </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-33095276224382844762010-03-31T18:13:00.001-05:002010-03-31T18:13:56.234-05:00Spring<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7PXKUwNEMI/AAAAAAAAB9E/cO9b3wjRKIE/s800/2010-03-30_15-thumb.56.25_2010_03_10-2.jpg" height="569" width="427" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S7PXLzuLacI/AAAAAAAAB9M/iDkwExK-Rlo/s800/1270065766-picsay-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="380" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />It's been surprisingly springlike the last few days and I've spent much of it outside, either working or most likely, relaxing with a coffee or reading. </p><p style="clear: both">Both photos are taken with my Motorola Backflip but the first was processed in Lightroom and the second with a camera app (FxCamera). As much as I love the immediacy of the camera app, I find that I still like the control over my images. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-65070758732704418022010-03-22T14:51:00.001-05:002010-03-22T14:52:59.685-05:00Good Advice<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6fKFW9yWVI/AAAAAAAAB8s/3rf7d1UDOnk/s800/2010-03-21_15-thumb.20.50_2010_03_10.jpg" height="412" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Indulge in more chocolate, dance lots and plant trees.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6fKgRNkFrI/AAAAAAAAB88/2Lp8DZSS2p4/s800/2010-03-17_14-thumb.52.07_2010_03_10.jpg" height="570" width="397" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-88026174249039131252010-03-21T19:48:00.001-05:002010-03-21T19:48:20.406-05:00Three Trees<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6a-Q6vU6sI/AAAAAAAAB8U/4F1mWASasMo/s800/IMG_0505_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="382" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6a-SmntmoI/AAAAAAAAB8c/yk5rapa4cz4/s800/IMG_0518_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="367" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6a-T2UGb1I/AAAAAAAAB8k/JYfA-RRv19g/s800/IMG_0522_2010_03_10-2-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="382" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Trees taken while visiting the Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin. Be sure to notice the wind farm in the middle image.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-22681345864062251362010-03-18T19:27:00.001-05:002010-03-18T19:27:37.858-05:00Asylum Bay Lighthouse<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6LE43ZsV-I/AAAAAAAAB8E/snW-MfgWoBA/s800/IMG_0592_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="364" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />No longer in operation, this lighthouse was originally built in the 1930s and lit by a kerosene lantern. The date it ceased to be in operation is unknown. During the dredging of Lake Winnebago, a Native American burial ground was discovered. The area, near a mental asylum, was once a popular destination for picnics. It has been restored and access to the island is available by a small footbridge.<br />No longer in operation, this lighthouse was originally built in the 1930s and lit by kerosene. The date it ceased to be in operation is unknown. During the dredging of Lake Winnebago, a Native American burial ground was discovered. The area, near a mental asylum, was once a popular destination for picnics. It has been restored and access to the island is available by a small footbridge.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6LE7yMdU0I/AAAAAAAAB8M/j8XXUINio8A/s800/IMG_0586_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="367" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Trees on the small island. Lots of ice still covers Lake Winnebago. There was one man, with his dog, ice fishing and as we were leaving, a snowmobile could be heard. Also saw another rare event but couldn't photograph it, an inversion layer fog. So cool and with the history of the place, lent itself to some fun stories.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-40520688204566652902010-03-18T11:37:00.001-05:002010-03-18T11:37:20.388-05:00My Favorite Plastic Model<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6JWswDUFJI/AAAAAAAAB70/IDHCFuBnxSk/s800/IMG_0478_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="367" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S6JWuwBsmNI/AAAAAAAAB78/XYufA_2nCdY/s800/IMG_0479_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="358" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Photos taken at Raceway Woods, a former racetrack turned park in Carpentersville, Illinois. </p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-26266491213460978442010-03-15T11:39:00.001-05:002010-03-15T11:39:08.072-05:00Playing<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S55idYG3PzI/AAAAAAAAB7U/D30FE6xDCaM/s800/2010-03-14_13-thumb.46.55_Crystal_Lake_Illinois_US.jpg" height="570" width="427" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />After much thought, I decided on a new cell phone. I have really loved my last two Samsung phones. They could really take a beating, dropping in puddles and even being stepped on and only suffer cosmetic damages. I looked at the iPhone and the new Motorola BackFlip Droid with Motoblur. I went back and forth many times and really love the feature set of the iPhone but that touch screen for typing drove me crazy. I settled on the 'Droid with its keyboard and option to use a touchscreen. The phone has a 5mp (yes 5) camera with even a built-in flash. So far, I've found plenty of apps for it, too. I know iPhone has more camera apps and it is far easier to browse using the iTunes store but mostly, I wanted a phone that I could use and felt more durable in my hand.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S55ij-nqj7I/AAAAAAAAB7c/Y3HKuoHQ_kk/s800/031510103852rotateed-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="380" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S55imtLwYYI/AAAAAAAAB7k/SZi2r0eTc_4/s800/FxCam_1-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="380" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />The above photos were taken with FxCamera. The only real complaint I have with this app is the low resolution but it <br />is free.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S55ipcX5kTI/AAAAAAAAB7s/HiFDOTV1yro/s800/2010-03-14_22_28_23-thumb.jpg" height="480" width="320" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />Photo taken with Camera Illusion and again, low resolution but free.</p><p style="clear: both">As with most phones in this category, battery life is not great if you make use of all those apps. When the newness wears off and it becomes primarily a phone, I'm sure the battery will hold up better.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-673983202221728632010-03-12T20:14:00.001-06:002010-03-12T20:14:12.486-06:00This and That<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5r01tujlII/AAAAAAAAB60/IsvbpApQlhk/s800/P1060077_2010_03_10-2-thumb.jpg" height="545" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5r05OTzLrI/AAAAAAAAB68/mz0XafsaJHA/s800/P1060067_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="545" width="549" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /><br />Yesterday, while the weather was still somewhat springlike, I stepped outside with my old TtV (Through the Viewfinder) rig and snapped a few pics. The first is dried oregano and well, the second is the Wonderdog. ;-)</p><p style="clear: both">I got my copy of Smoke Illusions and over all, I'm pleased. If only I could hire a few proof editors but no major mistakes that I see.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5r07igqNMI/AAAAAAAAB7E/-GP1lCaYkQc/s800/IMG_0473_2010_03_10_copy_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="550" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />The link to the Blurb bookstore is in the sidebar. </p><p style="clear: both">I may have to scrape together my pennies and see if I can afford to get a new off-cord flash adapter so I can experiment more with smoke photography.</p><p style="clear: both">Have a beautiful weekend.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-7020908671121607312010-03-11T18:17:00.001-06:002010-03-11T18:17:57.210-06:00Sky<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5mIKHhas9I/AAAAAAAAB6c/APLsAYpkxrQ/s800/IMG_0441_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="367" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJQysb-SiFw_bj-uJ06A072TSVxcB5BXkwn4frhwrNI0Da91Yb0Bq4UsRFefLx-Im3_9M0ObebgRalAwRIjQ6OzwYak06pvnUOXfl6ofbsPUqtx1jyDT_UxBAyWC07S1LGxDpfA/s800/IMG_0444_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="379" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /></p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5mIMtbSbuI/AAAAAAAAB6s/YZSi6G2vtRY/s800/IMG_0449_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="570" width="380" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" /><br />You all know I have a thing for the sky when it is layered with gorgeous clouds? These are just a few from this evening. Spring is definitely in the air but I can't help wonder when we'll have one last blast of winter.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29896445.post-29489121097348566522010-03-10T12:50:00.001-06:002010-03-10T12:51:33.806-06:00Clouds on a Wing<p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5fp5WXPJ7I/AAAAAAAAB6M/zt0cMVydfwM/s800/IMG_0387_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="367" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />It should come as no surprise that I like to take pictures of clouds. I've been told on more than one occasion to get my head out of the clouds. ;-) Yesterday's gray, rainy skies cleared out to leave pretty, wispy clouds and a bit of color thanks in part to an air pollution alert day.</p><p style="clear: both"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0LdCRPzGoVM/S5fp6fmtP4I/AAAAAAAAB6U/I_MKaowro4w/s800/IMG_0379_2010_03_10-thumb.jpg" height="357" width="550" style=" text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 10px;" />I wish you all a beautiful day whatever the weather.</p><br class='final-break' style='clear: both' />Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027758947963795602noreply@blogger.com0