Saturday, June 27, 2015

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Hi

Hi
I just want to be clear. I think you're serious about your views and feel that sharing them is important. If I'm wrong about that feel free to enlighten me.
I hold my beliefs to be very important - to me. I don't expect them to matter to you. I guess maybe I wish you believed something like I do but I'm not diminished in any way or hurt by the fact that you don't. 
I'm Irish so I like a good spirited discussion.I don't fight clean, but I'm only playing. If I'm playing too rough or hitting below the belt, well get used to it. I'll stop if you want, but I'm only interested in playing full on. I'm a lot nicer than lots of peeps too. When and if they hurt you it will because they feel threatened and they will really want to hurt you. I for example don't think you are going to hell. You obviously don't think so either for entirely different reasons. (lol) Some folks out there probably would hope and pray that you do. 
(I don't play as nice with them btw)

Saturday, June 20, 2015

The Unusual Subjects...


The Unusual Subjects...
all in Pixlr - because GIMP was not playing nice with me.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Light Stalking !- the suggestion box form doesn't work in the newsletter.

Light Stalking !- the suggestion box form doesn't work in the newsletter. You should consider featuring the new google photos changes in the newsletter. It's a growing "thing" and I think topically newsworthy. 
Thanks TK

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

You gurus are on fire this week. I just hope I can get saved by the bell.


You gurus are on fire this week. I just hope I can get saved by the bell.
Sketched in XnView. Then layered on top of the original with Pixlr. A bit of HDR on everything but the bell and a blown out sky colored in and everything blurred and desaturated a little bit.
(I'm just trying to keep up with the good stuff you guys are bringing.

Pssst - holler back when you have a couple of minutes to spare.

Pssst - holler back when you have a couple of minutes to spare.
Pretty please ?

Monday, June 15, 2015

For this weeks challenge - TEXTURE


For this weeks challenge - TEXTURE
Now this could be sketches of things with strong textures. It could also be things that you add the texture to. Or you could go completely off the charts and come up with your own interpretation of texture. Just remember to have fun with it.

Sketch It News:


Sketch It News: 
Thanks to debi scott  for this weeks cover photo. We think it's the perfect cover because A~ It's gorgeous B~ Debi let the app do all the heavy lifting. She didn't work it to death, she just let it happen. C~ She thought of it as "not a great picture" How many of us started our favorite "Sketches" just that way ? And lastly D~ She used Sketch Guru on it. I love that app but sometimes it can give you fits. And it sure gave her a hard time. But she hung in there and pulled it off. Yays for Debi. You are truly a Guru among Gurus...

New challenge will be announced soon. Just as soon as we rise to the challenge and pick one out that is. Remember, this is a no stress community - we are doing our part to be laid pack for sure.

I sent an Email to the folks at XnSketch about adding a share button for us. They didn't make any promises but they did ask for a link to our community. Thanks  for a speedy reply. I hope some of them join us. BTW I've been using the XnView app some too. It's got some interesting features. Check it out if you get a chance.

Howdy - we selected your "glass" picture to be the cover photo this week.

Howdy - we selected your "glass" picture to be the cover photo this week. I would like to make some sort of announcement and go into detail as to why we felt it was the absolute best choice, etc...
I thought I'd check with you first though and make sure you're okay with that.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

I sent you a friend request.

I sent you a friend request. It might come in handy sometime. If we ever wanted to chat about sketch stuff with Christina. I don't go on faceboo much these day but it's nice for family things and stuff.
In a totally unrelated subject - I travel north ever now and then on doggie rescue runs. I go a few places and one of them is Orphans of the Storm in Ravenswood. Should I let you know the next time I'm heading that way. (I saw the Zoo thing when I went to send you the friend request)

Christina Lihani

Christina Lihani 
What's up - did somebody steal something and try to pass it off as their own ?

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Friday, June 12, 2015

debi scott I know what he meant - Christian, like most regular users of GIMP and PS tends to usually turn a simple...

debi scott I know what he meant - Christian, like most regular users of GIMP and PS tends to usually turn a simple 2-3 step process into a 12 step program. (pun intended)
What he did (without all the extra steps) was to draw a line around the stick and "select" that part of the image. He toned down or removed some of the blue and turned the stick back to it's white color.
If you want to try something more like fun and less like work, stop by and check us out. You'll know some of the peeps here.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Hi Anita Woods

Hi Anita Woods 
I'd like to do a drive~by shake & howdy on Sat. afternoon. If you are tied up when we're coming through, no sweat. We do this run every month or two or so.
Two favors though, regardless. I'm thinking of hitting Harbor Freight for a halogen work light and we don't have one near here. I saw a DIY studio light project and want to give it a shot. It's at 1301 Winchester RD - near 75&64 it looks like. If you have any tips re: traffic etc, that might help ? 
Also - I'm alway on the lookout for stairs,rust,trees and grates for a variety of daily photo themes. If there's anything near there or close to the hwy that you can think of I'd be "grate"ful...

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

here is the link to the hangout form thingie - feel free to change it or whatever or give the link to anyone who...

here is the link to the hangout form thingie - feel free to change it or whatever or give the link to anyone who want it. Hopefully, someone who know about such things will volunteer to take over.
EDITED HERE
I think this is the right link.
https://goo.gl/grsmda

I thought I'd give this a try, I'm not sure if/how it works so don't worry too much about your answers.

I thought I'd give this a try, I'm not sure if/how it works so don't worry too much about your answers. If it works, Yay and if it doesn't, No big deal.

Monday, June 8, 2015

I've never done one of these - but it's worth a shot ?

I've never done one of these - but it's worth a shot ?
events/cl4gqoiqi6eb9ilbqb9mi7tpu68?authkey=CJzV7--H5omJKA

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1EVVBL3T5jYRkpBQzhmLUtlSmc/edit?usp=drivesdk

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1EVVBL3T5jYRkpBQzhmLUtlSmc/edit?usp=drivesdk
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1EVVBL3T5jYRkpBQzhmLUtlSmc/edit?usp=drivesdk

I was so hoping you would plus this.

I was so hoping you would plus this.
So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I saved for you baby bunny !

Watercolor option from face app

Watercolor option from face app

I tried to do a video but it was just not going smoothly so...

I tried to do a video but it was just not going smoothly so...
Here's are some snaps of how I share from GPhotos.
Select a photo/hit the share option/choose G+/hit the sharing options and choose communities/say okay and choose the category.
It's a lot easier that it sounds.




Does anybody want to try a hangout ?

Thank you CH and now it's your turn.

Thank you CH and now it's your turn.
So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I choose for you baby possum

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below.

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I choose for you baby elephant

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below.

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I choose for you baby armadillo

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below.

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I choose for you baby bird

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below.

So, the way this works is you need to post a picture of the baby animal I give you below. Find an image and post it on your page with the following message: 

My intention is to fill up your stream with baby animals to break the saturation of negative images and videos. If you + this post, I will choose a baby animal for you.

I choose for you baby owl

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This is a test of the photomergency broadcast system !!!
This is only a test.
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seriously, I'm just testing something
I'll be deleting this pretty much asap
Diana Boyd does this look better ?

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

Howdy - I don't just automatically circle back any more.

Howdy - I don't just automatically circle back any more. I used to, and then would clean out when I had to but when I hit 5K I had to learn some restraint. I recognized your name though and almost hit the add button when habit kicked in and I opened your profile page.
Nice cover photo/msg. It's bold beautiful and clear and concise. Well done. I'm glad I looked instead of just hitting the add button.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Howling at a BeFunky Moon


Howling at a  BeFunky Moon

Good morning - Love the "glasses" picture.

Good morning - Love the "glasses" picture. Did you hear about the community yet ? You don''t have to join if you would rather share with the hashtag instead, but most of the gurus are in here and the posts aren't public, so I just didn't want you to miss out on all the cool pix.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Anita Woods We're a no stress community.

Anita Woods We're a no stress community. Post when and what you want to and take the challenges or not. New or old, as long as it's yours, it's all good.
Some folks are newbs and processing scares them. Some folks come to recharge their batteries when they need a little kick. Heck, I think some come just because the like the company. I hope you're amused and would love to see you join us.

Lined Up ? I thought you said Powerlined UP


Lined Up ? I thought you said Powerlined UP
Edited with Camera 360

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Didn't say anything because it's "wordless' and you're not supposed to reply to any comments until tomorrow.

Didn't say anything because it's "wordless' and you're not supposed to reply to any comments until tomorrow.
Two thoughts though ?
Hows the kitty ? Did you go to the vet yet ?
And - boy, you keep a clean house...

I thought it might fit better - but you guys can decide if I messed it up ?


I thought it might fit better - but you guys can decide if I messed it up ?

Originally shared by ted kelly

I took the liberty of fiddling around a bit with this. I think it fits a little better maybe.

I took the liberty of fiddling around a bit with this. I think it fits a little better maybe.


I took the liberty of fiddling around a bit with this. I think it fits a little better maybe.

Monday, June 1, 2015

How concerned should we be about the new google photos thing ?

How concerned should we be about the new google photos thing ?
It looks like we can share albums and make comments on photos still. I shared this just as a test so feel free to experiment with it.

Originally shared by ted kelly

I'm sharing this album I just made in google photos. Let''s see how this thing works.


Title


Title


something


something

I saw Will James share this picture and muse that he might try it as a watercolor.

I saw Will James share this picture and muse that he might try it as a watercolor. I had almost the same thought and decided to try a little experiment.
I used LunaPic/Reflecting Water and then cropped out the top half and flipped the animated part and saved it.
I reloaded his original  and then scissored out the parts I wanted to see rippling. and then Blended Two Images. All I had to do then was Reverse them and line them up to get this.
I know that all sounds sort of complicated. After all - this was just a fun little experiment, undertaken on a whim and really just to see if I could do it. Well, I guess I could and it certainly was and I'd be glad to hear about if if anybody can improve on the process.

My Edit/Process

My Edit/Process

I noticed the Plus is now missing from our name up in the thingamajig bar.

I noticed the Plus is now missing from our name up in the thingamajig bar. We can no longer jump to the plus side from G-mail, new tabs, etc...
(okay - really somebody brought it to my attention)
So that means that it's now twice as hard to use g+ as before, right ?
Or worse, depending on how you look at it...
The "Plus" is dead. We're all just ghosts now.
After some discussion, I believe one of my circlepeeps has come up with the correct explanation for this phenomenon. Perhaps the plus was really just a part of the Patriot Act.
#randpaulkilledtheplus   #amiright  eli

Hey - I thought this would be a fun and challenging experiment.


Hey - I thought this would be a fun and challenging experiment.
well-
I was half right anyway...
Shared just to you - because well, it's yours (duh)