Photoshop CS6

Some Days You Just Have To Get Creative

June 16, 2015 — 21 Comments

factory

F/5.6, 1/500, ISO 280, Photoshop CS6.

Day 167 / 365

Two factory workers are talking.
The woman says, “I can make the boss give me the day off.”
The man replies, “And how would you do that?”
The woman says, “Just wait and see.” She then hangs upside-down from the ceiling.
The boss comes in and says, “What are you doing?”
The woman replies, “I’m a light bulb.”
The boss then says, “You’ve been working so much that you’ve gone crazy. I think you need to take the day off.”
The man starts to follow her and the boss says, “Where are you going?”
The man says, “I’m going home, too. I can’t work in the dark.”

Interesting Fact: One of the earliest factories was John Lombe‘s water-powered silk mill at Derby, operational by 1721. By 1746, an integrated brass mill was working at Warmley near Bristol. Raw material went in at one end, was smelted into brass and was turned into pans, pins, wire, and other goods. Housing was provided for workers on site. Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire and Matthew Boulton at his Soho Manufactory were other prominent early industrialists, who employed the factory system. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factory#History )

You Put Them On The Brightness Is Gone!

May 18, 2015 — 18 Comments

sunglasses

F/7.1, 1/60, ISO 250, Photoshop CS6.

Day 138 / 365

Sunglasses allowing you to stare at people without getting caught. It’s like Facebook in real life.    🙂

Interesting Fact: It is said that the Roman emperor Nero liked to watch gladiator fights with emeralds. These, however, appear to have worked rather like mirrors.[5] Sunglasses made from flat panes of smoky quartz, which offered no corrective powers but did protect the eyes from glare were used in China in the 12th century or possibly earlier. Ancient documents describe the use of such crystal sunglasses by judges in ancient Chinese courts to conceal their facial expressions while questioning witnesses. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunglasses )

Game On!

March 30, 2015 — 18 Comments

ping pong

F/4.5, 1/60, ISO 560, Photoshop CS6.

Black and White  Day 1 of 5

Day 89 / 365

“I played ping-pong even when I didn’t have anyone to play ping-pong with. I played ping-pong so much, I even played it in my sleep. ” Forrest Gump (1994)

Interesting Fact: Ping Pong originated in England during the 19th century, where it was played among the upper-class as an after-dinner parlour game.[4][5] It has been suggested that the game was first developed by British military officers in India or South Africa who brought it back with them.[6] A row of books was stood up along the center of the table as a net, two more books served as rackets and were used to continuously hit a golf-ball. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_tennis#History )

I was challenged by Cynthia at http://cynthiamvoss.wordpress.com/  to take up the Black and White 5-Day Challenge.  Part of the fun is to nominate another blogger, one on each day.

Today, I nominate Kirsten of http://kirstenaufhammer.com/ Kirsten, if you accept, the goal is to post one B&W photo each day for five days, and to nominate a fellow blogger each day to join in.

There is no pressure to accept this challenge. It’s just for fun!    🙂

Be A Star!

March 26, 2015 — 4 Comments

converse

F/5.6, 1/60, ISO 100, Photoshop CS6.

Day 85 / 365

Converse All Star shoes never seem to go out of style.

Interesting Fact: In 1921, a basketball player by the name of Charles “Chuck” Taylor joined a basketball team sponsored by the Converse Company called The Converse All Stars. Taylor held basketball clinics in high schools all over the county and while teaching the fundamentals of the game, he sold the All Star shoes.[3] As a salesman and athlete for the company, Taylor also made improvements to the shoe he loved. His ideas for the shoe were designed to provide enhanced flexibility and support and also incorporated a patch to protect the ankle. (  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Taylor_All-Stars  )

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2015 — 6 Comments

st patrick's day

F/18.0, 1/60, ISO 160, Photoshop CS6.

Day 76 / 365

I told my fiancé i will only have three beers today! ( I didn’t lie. )       🙂

Interesting Fact: Approximately 13 million pints of Guinness will be consumed worldwide on St. Patrick’s Day, according to WalletHub, which released a St. Patrick’s Day by the Numbers report this week. ( http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/10-things-st-patricks-day-including-real/story?id=29618275 )

Idle Hand!

March 15, 2015 — Leave a comment

idle hand

F/8.0, 35.0, ISO 200, Photoshop CS6.

Day 74 / 365

Be careful of what you drink.

Interesting Fact: Metal mugs were produced from bronze,[3] silver, gold[4] and even lead,[5] starting from roughly 2000 BCE and were hard to use with hot drinks.  ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mug )

Just One Of Those Days!

March 13, 2015 — Leave a comment

art

F/4.0, 1/60, ISO 125, Photoshop CS6.

Day 72 / 365

It is friday the 13th, what do you expect ?

Interesting Fact: Over 90% of the world’s creative professionals use Photoshop. ( http://www.adobe.com/company/fast-facts.html )

Just Hangin’

March 12, 2015 — Leave a comment

frame1

F/16.0, 1/60, ISO 160, Photoshop CS6.

Day 71 / 365

” I think this wall was missing something ”

Interesting Fact: Throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, most European frames were church-commissioned and largely unmovable as they were altarpieces and a large part of the church’s architecture. The frames were ornamented with architectural elements mimicking the exteriors of the great cathedrals. ( http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_frame#History )

Orange Is The New Black!

March 9, 2015 — 11 Comments

paint

F/22.0, 1/60, ISO 100, Photoshop CS6.

Day 68 / 365

Let’s bring happiness back!    🙂

Interesting Fact:  Paint colors can affect your mood. Cool tones invoke feelings of calm, peace and happiness. Warmer tones can provoke feelings of anger or energy. ( http://www.futurecitygroup.com/10-interesting-facts-about-paint/ )

When Appliances ATTACK!

February 21, 2015 — 10 Comments

appliance attack

F/18.0, 1/60, ISO 160, Photoshop CS6.

Day 52 / 365

This easy mixer started it !

Interesting Fact: In 1908 Herbert Johnson, an engineer for the Hobart Manufacturing Company, invents an electric standing mixer. His inspiration came from observing a baker mixing bread dough with a metal spoon; soon he was toying with a mechanical counterpart. By 1915, his 80-quart mixer was standard equipment for most large bakeries. In 1919 Hobart introduced the KitchenAid Food Preparer (stand mixer) for the home. ( http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/mixers.htm )