Happy Holiday Shipping to All !
#meltingsnowbokeh
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Sunday, December 10, 2017
What say alla you'uns ?
What say alla you'uns ?
(southern for everybody)
Can we do a holiday picture challenge ?
Who's going to provide a cover photo ?
(keep in mind the odd crop ratio)
(southern for everybody)
Can we do a holiday picture challenge ?
Who's going to provide a cover photo ?
(keep in mind the odd crop ratio)
Friday, December 1, 2017
What a wonderful lesson this is.
What a wonderful lesson this is.
Originally shared by Barbara Nelsen
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Happy Holidays to my drinking buddies et. al....
Happy Holidays to my drinking buddies et. al....
A combo of halftone and pastel via XN Sketch, overlayed in GIMP with a bit of fog in the sky to tone down the hi-key nature of the beast.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Roy Manterfield Happy Punday Roy.
Roy Manterfield Happy Punday Roy.
Originally shared by Naughty isn't it?
Friday, June 16, 2017
Need a little input here please.
Need a little input here please.
Originally shared by Pat Kight
Music time! I've just launched into directing an amazing musical play ("Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play" by Marsha Washburn - based (somewhat) on The Simpsons TV show) and I need current/recent pop songs with catchy refrains or choruses on themes of "power, solidarity, fear, confusion, loss, or mourning" for a song/dance medley that's left to each director to create.
I am less on top of current pop music than I ought to be, so help me out. If you're in the area (or planning to be for the solar eclipse) and I use your suggestions, I'd be happy to comp you tickets to the show, which runs Aug 18-20/25-26, bracketing the eclipse weekend ...3 ...2 ... 1 ... GO.
Originally shared by Pat Kight
Music time! I've just launched into directing an amazing musical play ("Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play" by Marsha Washburn - based (somewhat) on The Simpsons TV show) and I need current/recent pop songs with catchy refrains or choruses on themes of "power, solidarity, fear, confusion, loss, or mourning" for a song/dance medley that's left to each director to create.
I am less on top of current pop music than I ought to be, so help me out. If you're in the area (or planning to be for the solar eclipse) and I use your suggestions, I'd be happy to comp you tickets to the show, which runs Aug 18-20/25-26, bracketing the eclipse weekend ...3 ...2 ... 1 ... GO.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
good to know
good to know
Originally shared by Edward Morbius
Google Issues Survey Line: (347) 781-4664 (-GOOG)
A Lauren Weinstein project.
https://plus.google.com/+LaurenWeinstein/posts/EFJVBs6YYsK
Originally shared by Edward Morbius
Google Issues Survey Line: (347) 781-4664 (-GOOG)
A Lauren Weinstein project.
https://plus.google.com/+LaurenWeinstein/posts/EFJVBs6YYsK
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Frances Schermers I had added Walter Gantt to the sign up too. I deleted my comment when I saw you had added him.
Frances Schermers I had added Walter Gantt to the sign up too. I deleted my comment when I saw you had added him.
Good luck to you both
tk.
Good luck to you both
tk.
Friday, June 9, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Rust, like the air we breathe, is everywhere.| #rustysunday
Rust, like the air we breathe, is everywhere.| #rustysunday
Gary Posner knows & so does RustySunday
Saturday, June 3, 2017
So - you like to play with words, do you ?
So - you like to play with words, do you ?
Check this out.
Check this out.
I know the picture shows a dog but it's for #caturday too. (fur-reals)
I know the picture shows a dog but it's for #caturday too. (fur-reals)
http://jackontheweb.cbslocal.com/2017/06/03/you-can-now-buy-a-bluetooth-speaker-pre-loaded-with-original-music-for-your-dogs-and-cats/
http://jackontheweb.cbslocal.com/2017/06/03/you-can-now-buy-a-bluetooth-speaker-pre-loaded-with-original-music-for-your-dogs-and-cats/
Under New Management
Originally shared by Lauri Novak
Under New Management
The 20th Round of the Chrysta Rae Photography Scavenger Hunt will be starting very soon!
Sign ups WILL be held at 1:00pm Central Time Zone on June 10th.
A pretty big change this round - I will be running things (+Lauri Novak)
only 7 words will be given
and only 350 spots will be open.
If you're not sure what the Photography Scavenger Hunt is... it is simply an extremely creative way to get out and shoot. If you love photography - this is for you. It's that simple.
Every level of photographer is welcomed and encouraged to join.
You will learn, you will be inspired, you will meet a community of like-minded people who will embrace you.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of
then join me - here on my Google+ page at 1:00pm (CST) on Saturday, June 10th... and just say, "I'm in". We are going to try a new sign up procedure as well - besides the I’m In comment there will also be a Google Form to fill out - not much info just will save some setup time in the background.
Attached is an example of what you can create when inspired. The word was "knot" and these are 9 examples from extraordinary photographers who participated that round.
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Friday, June 2, 2017
Psst...
Psst...
Originally shared by Lauri Novak
Under New Management
The 20th Round of the Chrysta Rae Photography Scavenger Hunt will be starting very soon!
Sign ups WILL be held at 1:00pm Central Time Zone on June 10th.
A pretty big change this round - I will be running things (+Lauri Novak)
only 7 words will be given
and only 350 spots will be open.
If you're not sure what the Photography Scavenger Hunt is... it is simply an extremely creative way to get out and shoot. If you love photography - this is for you. It's that simple.
Every level of photographer is welcomed and encouraged to join.
You will learn, you will be inspired, you will meet a community of like-minded people who will embrace you.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of
then join me - here on my Google+ page at 1:00pm (CST) on Saturday, June 10th... and just say, "I'm in". We are going to try a new sign up procedure as well - besides the I’m In comment there will also be a Google Form to fill out - not much info just will save some setup time in the background.
Attached is an example of what you can create when inspired. The word was "knot" and these are 9 examples from extraordinary photographers who participated that round.
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Christina Lihani allowed me to collaborate on one of her photos.
Christina Lihani allowed me to collaborate on one of her photos.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 2017
This was six clicks and about 30 or so seconds
This was six clicks and about 30 or so seconds
1 on whats new
1 on public
1 on see more
23 second wait
1 on search
C-a-p
1 on your name
1 on done
1 on whats new
1 on public
1 on see more
23 second wait
1 on search
C-a-p
1 on your name
1 on done
Walter Gantt
Walter Gantt
I hate the new G+ search function. So I shared this to a circle of nobody and tagged you. So it should be the same as a PM.
I was so tempted to say something like:
I do love a good clean ho...
But (patting myself on the back) I refrained from saying that on your post...
*truth be known - I like a bad dirty ho now and then too... lol
Originally shared by Walter Gantt
Alley Cat....for #caturday Phil Y Nicole H . Found this on a back street in Shelby NC. All nice and clean and resting in the alley/street there.
Monday, May 8, 2017
The April showers came late to Sebring. But the birds as usual are early.
The April showers came late to Sebring. But the birds as usual are early.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Thanks.
Thanks. It was really hard to keep from shredding her replies and even harder than that not to tear into her on a more personal level.
It wouldn't have made even a tiny dent in her hard head though. And I try to behave myself on other peeps posts.
Personally, I think she could use some therapy. (or something)
It wouldn't have made even a tiny dent in her hard head though. And I try to behave myself on other peeps posts.
Personally, I think she could use some therapy. (or something)
Friday, April 21, 2017
mayactivity google
mayactivity google
Originally shared by Lauren Weinstein
The Google Page That Google Haters Don’t Want You to Know About
https://lauren.vortex.com/2017/04/20/the-google-page-that-google-haters-dont-want-you-to-know-about
There’s a page at Google that dedicated Google Haters don’t like to talk about. In fact, they’d prefer that you didn’t even know that it exists, because it seriously undermines the foundation of their hateful anti-Google fantasies.
A core principle of Google hatred is the set of false memes concerning Google and user data collection. This is frequently encapsulated in a fanciful “You are the product!” slogan, despite the fact that (unlike the dominant ISPs and many other large firms) Google never sells user data to third parties.
But the haters hate the idea that data is collected at all, despite the fact that such data is crucial for Google services to function at the quality levels that we have come to expect from Google.
I was thinking about this again today when I started hearing from users reacting to Google’s announcement of multiple user support for Google Home, who were expressing concerns about collection of more individualized voice data (without which — I would note — you couldn’t differentiate between different users).
We can stipulate that Google collects a lot of data to make all of this stuff work. But here’s the kicker that the haters don’t want you to think about — Google also gives you enormous control over that data, to a staggering degree that most Google users don’t fully realize.
The Golden Ticket gateway to this goodness is at:
google.com/myactivity
There’s a lot to explore there — be sure to click on both the three vertical dots near the upper top and on the three horizontal bars near the upper left to see the full range of options available.
This page is a portal to an incredible resource. Not only does it give you the opportunity to see in detail the data that Google has associated with you across the universe of Google products, but also the ability to delete that data (selectively or in its totality), and to determine how much of your data will be collected going forward for the various Google services.
On top of that, there are links over to other data related systems that you can control, such as Takeout for downloading your data from Google, comprehensive ad preferences settings (which you can use to adjust or even fully disable ad personalization), and an array of other goodies, all supported by excellent help pages — a lot of thought and work went into this.
I’m a pragmatist by nature. I worry about organizations that don’t give us control over the data they collect about us — like the government, like those giant ISPs and lots of other firms. And typically, these kinds of entities collect this data even though they don’t actually need it to provide the kinds of services that we want. All too often, they just do it because they can.
On the other hand, I have no problems with Google collecting the kinds of data that provide their advanced services, so long as I can choose when that data is collected, and I can inspect and delete it on demand.
The google.com/myactivity portal provides those abilities and a lot more.
This does imply taking some responsibility for managing your own data. Google gives you the tools to do so — you have nobody but yourself to blame if you refuse to avail yourself of those excellent tools.
Or to put it another way, if you want to use and benefit from 21st century technological magic, you really do need to be willing to learn at least a little bit about how to use the shiny wand that the wizard handed over to you.
Abracadabra!
– Lauren –
https://lauren.vortex.com/2017/04/20/the-google-page-that-google-haters-dont-want-you-to-know-about
Originally shared by Lauren Weinstein
The Google Page That Google Haters Don’t Want You to Know About
https://lauren.vortex.com/2017/04/20/the-google-page-that-google-haters-dont-want-you-to-know-about
There’s a page at Google that dedicated Google Haters don’t like to talk about. In fact, they’d prefer that you didn’t even know that it exists, because it seriously undermines the foundation of their hateful anti-Google fantasies.
A core principle of Google hatred is the set of false memes concerning Google and user data collection. This is frequently encapsulated in a fanciful “You are the product!” slogan, despite the fact that (unlike the dominant ISPs and many other large firms) Google never sells user data to third parties.
But the haters hate the idea that data is collected at all, despite the fact that such data is crucial for Google services to function at the quality levels that we have come to expect from Google.
I was thinking about this again today when I started hearing from users reacting to Google’s announcement of multiple user support for Google Home, who were expressing concerns about collection of more individualized voice data (without which — I would note — you couldn’t differentiate between different users).
We can stipulate that Google collects a lot of data to make all of this stuff work. But here’s the kicker that the haters don’t want you to think about — Google also gives you enormous control over that data, to a staggering degree that most Google users don’t fully realize.
The Golden Ticket gateway to this goodness is at:
google.com/myactivity
There’s a lot to explore there — be sure to click on both the three vertical dots near the upper top and on the three horizontal bars near the upper left to see the full range of options available.
This page is a portal to an incredible resource. Not only does it give you the opportunity to see in detail the data that Google has associated with you across the universe of Google products, but also the ability to delete that data (selectively or in its totality), and to determine how much of your data will be collected going forward for the various Google services.
On top of that, there are links over to other data related systems that you can control, such as Takeout for downloading your data from Google, comprehensive ad preferences settings (which you can use to adjust or even fully disable ad personalization), and an array of other goodies, all supported by excellent help pages — a lot of thought and work went into this.
I’m a pragmatist by nature. I worry about organizations that don’t give us control over the data they collect about us — like the government, like those giant ISPs and lots of other firms. And typically, these kinds of entities collect this data even though they don’t actually need it to provide the kinds of services that we want. All too often, they just do it because they can.
On the other hand, I have no problems with Google collecting the kinds of data that provide their advanced services, so long as I can choose when that data is collected, and I can inspect and delete it on demand.
The google.com/myactivity portal provides those abilities and a lot more.
This does imply taking some responsibility for managing your own data. Google gives you the tools to do so — you have nobody but yourself to blame if you refuse to avail yourself of those excellent tools.
Or to put it another way, if you want to use and benefit from 21st century technological magic, you really do need to be willing to learn at least a little bit about how to use the shiny wand that the wizard handed over to you.
Abracadabra!
– Lauren –
https://lauren.vortex.com/2017/04/20/the-google-page-that-google-haters-dont-want-you-to-know-about
Saturday, April 15, 2017
This may fly with you guys but it's really bugging me.
This may fly with you guys but it's really bugging me.
What's Bugging You ?
Friday, April 14, 2017
Sending from phone as the laptop interface makes it hard to pm...
Sending from phone as the laptop interface makes it hard to pm...
Yes I will get to the point soon where talking about things is on my "plan". Thanks for the offer. My phone is on my profile too. People always seem horrified when I tell them that but it's never yet been a problem.
Anyways-
The thing I was mentioning is (to me anyway) humorous in an ironic sort of way. I find humor helps me process difficult things but I know that it often makes others misunderstand me.
So here goes...
We were having a talk about the potential harmful attributes of always wanting to help. I still don't buy that it's a bad thing but I can't ignore the fact that it's a habitual thing for me and has led me to some unhealthy relationships.
But anyway - we we talking about the potential downside to always wanting to jump in and help and what was your first reaction to the conversation ?
I apologize for thinking it's funny. I mean no disrespect and yes I will want some talk time soon. But i did laugh, just a little, and felt it would be dishonest not to fess up about it.
Thanks bunches TK
Yes I will get to the point soon where talking about things is on my "plan". Thanks for the offer. My phone is on my profile too. People always seem horrified when I tell them that but it's never yet been a problem.
Anyways-
The thing I was mentioning is (to me anyway) humorous in an ironic sort of way. I find humor helps me process difficult things but I know that it often makes others misunderstand me.
So here goes...
We were having a talk about the potential harmful attributes of always wanting to help. I still don't buy that it's a bad thing but I can't ignore the fact that it's a habitual thing for me and has led me to some unhealthy relationships.
But anyway - we we talking about the potential downside to always wanting to jump in and help and what was your first reaction to the conversation ?
I apologize for thinking it's funny. I mean no disrespect and yes I will want some talk time soon. But i did laugh, just a little, and felt it would be dishonest not to fess up about it.
Thanks bunches TK
Thursday, April 13, 2017
These days it seems my whole world is nuts.
These days it seems my whole world is nuts.
sketched in FastStone
enhanced with the GIMP
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Good Morning and congrats on your "bokeh" picture in the hunt.
Good Morning and congrats on your "bokeh" picture in the hunt. I hesitate to comment since I don't participate and rarely even look at the results anymore. I just have to say though that I think you "wuz robbed"..
That is just gorgeous. Aside from that, it's top notch work in all the usual ways we critique pictures and fits the category in a way I can only describe as scrumptious.
Top that off with the observation that, and I'm not kidding, I thought I smelled the salt air as soon as I saw it. I felt the hot sun on my bald spot too and almost wanted to reach a hand out to shield the lens from glare and, well - you just did it here.
I'm running our of words that express what I think and feel and see in the glorious, magical, breath taking, etc.... thing that you did. I just can't understand how it wasn't the winner ???
ok there were some other pictures in the album -
I can only remember two of them though at this point
I'll remember the one you made
See ya at the beach...
That is just gorgeous. Aside from that, it's top notch work in all the usual ways we critique pictures and fits the category in a way I can only describe as scrumptious.
Top that off with the observation that, and I'm not kidding, I thought I smelled the salt air as soon as I saw it. I felt the hot sun on my bald spot too and almost wanted to reach a hand out to shield the lens from glare and, well - you just did it here.
I'm running our of words that express what I think and feel and see in the glorious, magical, breath taking, etc.... thing that you did. I just can't understand how it wasn't the winner ???
I can only remember two of them though at this point
I'll remember the one you made
See ya at the beach...
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Hi
Hi
I wasn't trying to cut you off or anything like that. I was sort of shooting for playful with maybe a touch of mysterious. If I came across as rude or something, I apologize.
BTW - the fringing was probably because the image was badly overexposed and I put it through the ringer. Boosted contrast, lowered gamma, raised saturation and played with curves. I then used a bump map and added the yellow light source up in the corner to give it the split toned look. Somewhere along the way I felt it was getting a far eastern feel so I just went with the flow and let it take me along for the ride.
Your critique was sublime and the follow up intriguing.
Thanks again. Theo
(or Ted ~ whichever seems to fit is fine)
I wasn't trying to cut you off or anything like that. I was sort of shooting for playful with maybe a touch of mysterious. If I came across as rude or something, I apologize.
BTW - the fringing was probably because the image was badly overexposed and I put it through the ringer. Boosted contrast, lowered gamma, raised saturation and played with curves. I then used a bump map and added the yellow light source up in the corner to give it the split toned look. Somewhere along the way I felt it was getting a far eastern feel so I just went with the flow and let it take me along for the ride.
Your critique was sublime and the follow up intriguing.
Thanks again. Theo
(or Ted ~ whichever seems to fit is fine)
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Oh no, not another one...
Originally shared by Kryptyk Physh
Oh no, not another one...
I still have a Diaspora account. :P
https://www.google.com/amp/mashable.com/2017/04/04/mastodon-twitter-social-network.amp
Oh no, not another one...
I still have a Diaspora account. :P
https://www.google.com/amp/mashable.com/2017/04/04/mastodon-twitter-social-network.amp
Monday, April 3, 2017
I shared a version of this for #circleshapesmonday but then I just had to add a little something for my sketchy...
I shared a version of this for #circleshapesmonday but then I just had to add a little something for my sketchy friends.
wait ~ that doesn't sound right...
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
Well - I moved back to Florida so I couldn't find any lambs to say buh-bye to March with.
Well - I moved back to Florida so I couldn't find any lambs to say buh-bye to March with. This lil' sweetie pie will have to do for now.
PS - Who wants to pick a challenge or upload a cover pic for April ?
Monday, March 13, 2017
Good morning
Good morning
I got an sms on my phone asking me to download something. Was that from you ? I am always suspicious these days of unexpected d/l requests.
I got an sms on my phone asking me to download something. Was that from you ? I am always suspicious these days of unexpected d/l requests.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
I'm getting settled in at my new home.
I'm getting settled in at my new home. This looks like a good place to relax and reflect. I think it was good that I waited so long to get married. Maybe it was good that we didn't wait too much longer to split up.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Hey Everybody !
Hey Everybody !
Somebody pick a theme - grab a partner (from the members list) and let's do something to distract us from politics for a month...
Oh & Happy #circleshapesmonday too.
Originally shared by ted kelly
Things are looking up this #circleshapesmonday Circle Shapes Monday. The sky (lights) is the limit !
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
Mrs, B
Mrs, B
Happy New Year and best wishes with the 12 shot project. Sorry to say that I'll have to take a rain check. I am going through some personal difficulties at the moment and would feel more comfortable staying involved with a more open, public venue at this point.
Perhaps later on I'll be more secure emotionally and better able to relax in a more cozy, closer setting. On the bright side of things - I'm heading back to Florida soon. I'm considering (maybe) living on a sailboat back home in WPB or perhaps buying a nice size RV and living near Lake Wales. I guess somewhere down deep I must feel that if I have to move on - I might as well really embrace the moving part of moving on.
Anyways - thanks for the invitation and y'all have fun.
tk
Happy New Year and best wishes with the 12 shot project. Sorry to say that I'll have to take a rain check. I am going through some personal difficulties at the moment and would feel more comfortable staying involved with a more open, public venue at this point.
Perhaps later on I'll be more secure emotionally and better able to relax in a more cozy, closer setting. On the bright side of things - I'm heading back to Florida soon. I'm considering (maybe) living on a sailboat back home in WPB or perhaps buying a nice size RV and living near Lake Wales. I guess somewhere down deep I must feel that if I have to move on - I might as well really embrace the moving part of moving on.
Anyways - thanks for the invitation and y'all have fun.
tk
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