Three Layers

I think this is kinda cool and funny.

Don't have too many ppl picks

So this picture is an exposure blend, like parametrics or whatever, that the Gimp can do- works pretty much the same way, I like it though b/c then it leaves you w/ a three layer image you can play with. Anyway.

These three pictures were taken in Utah of th is yellow tree in the middle of a field while passing by. I got One good steady properly centered w/ contrast pictures, one blurry and overexposed, and one underexposed not so blurry pics. When I combined them and moved some layers around did some level adjustments, I got this nice color picture. But then I thought that it might be cool to do the b/w cutout thing...thoughts?

Fun with Photo-editing

Dave I may need you to hand down some of your scripting/photo-editing magic, because I'm starting to really jive on it. What you think? Only took me like 10mins or so once I figured it out. Going to try again on another picture and use a different way.

So, I've seen this effect used in movies alot, the best examples I can think of is Kill Bill w/ Uma's eyes and earrings and Sin City which was basically shot in color and turned b/w and then things were cut out throughout the movie. All I did was to make a black and white image from a color one, save it, open it as a layer, and cut out the sign. That simple.

Next will be people...

Chinese Politican's Head Rolls

There's many things I don't like about Chinese politics. Their labor laws, economic policies, and the way they treat the environment, to name a few. However, this (Link) is not one of them. In the days of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, I wouldn't mind some more accountability on part of politicians.

Life Size Spirograph

Check this out: super cool. Link

The Monkey and the Machine

This was originally done w/ a monkey and a primitive implant. This is real folks, sci-fi stuff. I for one welcome this new technology, however, with apprehension. All technology comes with the inherent risk of abuse, i.e. brain scanners for marketing and advertising purposes, but I think it will help to create a more seamless computing experience. Just put on my U of M hat, and get my email on! Link

Bush, seriously- fuck you!

Ok so this is bullshit. Bush, open your eyes man. It was called the Kyoto Protocol. The US and China were practically the only two countries to NOT sign it. And now you want some gratitude for coming up with this as tho its something new and interesting, that you came up with you copycatting asshole! Fuck you.

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Owen's Valley Parte Seis de los Arboles

Great Quote

"It is a fearful thing to love what death can touch."

-NPR This American Life
Tombstone of a Santa Cruz couple who died 36 hrs apart. He knew he was going to die when she did well before she was gone. They were cremated together, and their ashes mixed.

Listen to it, learn from it, grow from it, love it.

Owen's Valley Trip Five- more Telescope/Death Valley

So this picture has something interesting about it, but its subtle. See if you can see what I like about it.

These are charcoal furnaces from the early 1800s. They are some of the oldest and well preserved charcoal furnaces in the west. I want to have sex in one- any takers?



This is my favorite picture of the entire trip (I think). This is just a crazy rock outcropping at a crazy angle to the hill. Its also a different color, but I thought the black & white looks better.