Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

Best viewed "large" and with this playing through the speakers
http://www.calmsound.com/#!rainforest/c61v

WPP2016 - Week 23 - Water

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-23-Water

Best viewed "large" and with this playing through the speakers

Best viewed "large" and with this playing through the speakers
http://www.calmsound.com/#!rainforest/c61v

WPP2016 - Week 23 - Water

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-23-Water

I've been hitting the GIMP manual hard for a few days and just needed to take a break. This is the entrance to Hidden Hollow. It's a run down, old school, local family attraction with a bazillion or so photo ops. I ran it through XnSketch and tweaked it in FastStone. Maybe I should do a "project" and call it The Bridges of Putnam County.

I've been hitting the GIMP manual hard for a few days and just needed to take a break. This is the entrance to Hidden Hollow. It's a run down, old school, local family attraction with a bazillion or so photo ops. I ran it through XnSketch and tweaked it in FastStone. Maybe I should do a "project" and call it The Bridges of Putnam County.

When it comes to #circleshapesmonday I do like to horse around.

When it comes to #circleshapesmonday  I do like to horse around.

Trying to choose which one to use for #rustysunday was just too hard. I felt like I was on a hamster wheel going round and round...

Trying to choose which one to use for #rustysunday  was just too hard. I felt like I was on a hamster wheel going round and round...
RustySunday Gary Posner 

Did you ever wonder why ?

Did you ever wonder why ?
- If the one hand is on one eleven and the other hand is also on one eleven
- it's not actually going to be one eleven for two more hours ???
Roy Manterfield Max Madrasi et al...

Few things in life are better than a good fishing buddy.

Few things in life are better than a good fishing buddy.
#signsunday Sign Sunday Lori Carey Janice Hackney Jetski

Good Morning

Good Morning

Regarding my "Hair" comment on the Arto post: I meant that I liked what the app did to your hair...
Yes, yes I do think you are quite beautiful. I think I remember seeing a picture of you with some people or something somewhere and though something like OMG - she's even hotter than I imagined or something like that.
I would like to think that I have better manners though than to go tossing about personal comments about you. Also - there's the whole "respect" thing and I think that"s sort of a big deal. I have a lot of respect for your photography and think you're a great artist.
So anyway - have a great weekend stuff.
t.k.

So is this thing really going to be a debate ?

So is this thing really going to be a debate ?
I'm wondering if it isn't more of a job interview...
(image "liberated" from http://drrichswier.com/2016/02/27/trump-and-sanders-win-presidential-bumper-sticker-poll/)

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

DOF - I tried to avoid other themes and include as much a practical, both foreground and background that were outside the "circle".
WPP2016 - Week 22 - Depth of field (DOF)

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-22-Depth-of-field-(DOF)

DOF - I tried to avoid other themes and include as much a practical, both foreground and background that were outside the "circle".

DOF - I tried to avoid other themes and include as much a practical, both foreground and background that were outside the "circle".
WPP2016 - Week 22 - Depth of field (DOF)

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-22-Depth-of-field-(DOF)

#wordlessonwednesday

#wordlessonwednesday

I wish I had the skills but...

I wish I had the skills but...
Call out for some writerly type volunteers !

Originally shared by GIMP

With the upcoming GIMP 2.10 release we intend to finally close the time gap between releases of source code, installers, and the user manual. This means that we need a more coordinated effort between the GIMP developers team and the GIMP User Manual team.


For the past several months we’ve already been working on GIMP mostly in bugfix mode. It’s time to start updating the user manual to match all the changes in GIMP 2.10, and we would appreciate your help with that.
http://www.gimp.org/news/2016/05/23/gimp-2-10-docs-update-call/

Did somebody say #circleshapesmonday ? Circle Shapes Monday ☀

Did somebody say #circleshapesmonday  ? Circle Shapes Monday ☀

Working On The Tan for #rustysunday Gary Posner and the rust lovers following RustySunday

Working On The Tan for #rustysunday  Gary Posner and the rust lovers following RustySunday

Three O'Clock

Three O'Clock
All in GIMP/G'MIC

I predict that lots of my friends and photographer peeps will be wanting to move south of the border after our next election. Here's a few tips on what to do.

I predict that lots of my friends and photographer peeps will be wanting to move south of the border after our next election. Here's a few tips on what to do.
http://thisbeautifuldayblog.com/tips-on-moving-to-the-usa-from-canada/

BangFit users follow along with videos as they execute positions like the "squat and thrust" and "missionary press." Players can sync their phones to the workout in order to track their progress and measure the amount of calories burned.

BangFit users follow along with videos as they execute positions like the "squat and thrust" and "missionary press." Players can sync their phones to the workout in order to track their progress and measure the amount of calories burned.
http://mashable.com/2016/05/18/pornhub-sexercise-app/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link#zP8PcpC.5aqW

So this whole "President" thing isn't about making "America Great Again" after all. The Donald just wants to stop airplanes from flying over his clubhouse. The only surprise here is that it took me so long to connect the dots.

So this whole "President" thing isn't about making "America Great Again" after all. The Donald just wants to stop airplanes from flying over his clubhouse. The only surprise here is that it took me so long to connect the dots.
http://www.politico.eu/article/trumps-war-with-palm-beach/

Hmmm - I think I shall just leave this here without further comment.

Hmmm - I think I shall just leave this here without further comment.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-canada-idUSKCN0Y12IW

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

I'm not a fan of still life photography. So since I didn't give a hoot, I put more time and effort into the lighting and other nuts and bolt kind of stuff. I even shot this in RAW. Minimal processing in FastStone Viewer.
WPP2016 - Week 21 - Still

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-21-Still

I'm not a fan of still life photography. So since I didn't give a hoot, I put more time and effort into the lighting and other nuts and bolt kind of stuff. I even shot this in RAW. Minimal processing in FastStone Viewer.

I'm not a fan of still life photography. So since I didn't give a hoot, I put more time and effort into the lighting and other nuts and bolt kind of stuff. I even shot this in RAW. Minimal processing in FastStone Viewer.
WPP2016 - Week 21 - Still

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-21-Still

I think I've found my "interest" !

I think I've found my "interest" !
http://www.redbull.com/en/stories/1331795520366/weird-sports-photographer-sol-neelman

Actually - not all that weird ~ to me...

Actually - not all that weird ~ to me...
http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/18/finally-theres-a-device-that-lets-you-lick-your-cat-without-getting-hair-on-your-tongue-5889756/#item-attachment_5889810

#wordlessonwednesday

#wordlessonwednesday

Happy #grateartwednesday to Gary Posner & David Washington and all the folks who follow Grate Art Wednesday

Happy #grateartwednesday  to Gary Posner & David Washington and all the folks who follow Grate Art Wednesday

I went out shooting yesterday. I was on a mission but kept my eyes open and noticed a few nicely shaped circles here and there. Consequently this morning, I had a heck of a time choosing one for #circleshapesmonday . Many thanks to Circle Shapes Monday ☀

I went out shooting yesterday. I was on a mission but kept my eyes open and noticed a few nicely shaped circles here and there. Consequently this morning, I had a heck of a time choosing one for #circleshapesmonday . Many thanks to Circle Shapes Monday ☀

I put this together a long time ago but it certainly is one way think about the theme - "still" life.

I put this together a long time ago but it certainly is one way think about the theme - "still" life.

Leading lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image. Here, the trees lead to the road and the road leads to the cross.

Leading lines are lines within an image that leads the eye to another point in the image. Here, the trees lead to the road and the road leads to the cross.

Originally shared by ted kelly

WPP2016 - Week 20 - Leading lines
This one was tough. I've got more than a dozen back-ups from playgrounds to fast food drive throughs. I just knew I could do better so I kept on trucking.
This one had me perched on a step stool to aim with my tripod on the hood of my truck. I had to get down and walk around to the other side to use my remote trigger.
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-20-Leading-lines

WPP2016 - Week 20 - Leading lines

WPP2016 - Week 20 - Leading lines
This one was tough. I've got more than a dozen back-ups from playgrounds to fast food drive throughs. I just knew I could do better so I kept on trucking.
This one had me perched on a step stool to aim with my tripod on the hood of my truck. I had to get down and walk around to the other side to use my remote trigger.
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-20-Leading-lines

I haven't shared a #sacredsunday post in quite some time. I first heard about this place on an NPR blog linked below. It's an audio-blog about lesser know details of Florida. I sure miss Florida...

I haven't shared a #sacredsunday  post in quite some time. I first heard about this place on an NPR blog linked below. It's an audio-blog about lesser know details of Florida. I sure miss Florida...
http://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443949/floridays
http://www.tcpalm.com/lifestyle/archies-on-hutchinson-island-serves-casual-church-service-at-sunday-breakfast-ep-403789831-338742351.html

Why are we all getting our panties bunched up about the so called bathroom laws ? The poultry industry has already found the solution, haven't they ?

Down at the swimming hole with some really old buddies.

Down at the swimming hole with some really old buddies.
Pixlr to lasso the buddies and drag them to Waterloo Falls and XNSketch for the cartoon2 effect.

Do they still do #alienabductionfriday around here ? Alien Abduction Friday

Do they still do #alienabductionfriday  around here ? Alien Abduction Friday

Thanks to one of my favorite gurus.

Thanks to one of my favorite gurus.

Originally shared by Christina Lihani

The Sketch Me! app is free today

It's a fun app that gives you a variety of choices and styles.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketch-me!/id364365478?mt=8

Paraskevidekatriaphobia or Friggatriskaidekaphobia ~ thoughts ???

Psst... want some candy ?

Psst... want some candy ?

Originally shared by ted kelly

Jewelry is always a good subject for a "macro".
WPP2016 - Week 19 - Macro

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-19-Macro

Jewelry is always a good subject for a "macro".

Jewelry is always a good subject for a "macro".
WPP2016 - Week 19 - Macro

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-19-Macro

My stair photography has been grounded for too long. Stairs Thursday I was smitten when I saw this though. Thanks to Liz MC and a reminder to all my peeps. See some stairs - share some stairs. #stairsthursday

My stair photography has been grounded for too long. Stairs Thursday I was smitten when I saw this though. Thanks to Liz MC and a reminder to all my peeps. See some stairs - share some stairs. #stairsthursday

#wordlessonwednesday

#wordlessonwednesday

And with this - I'm all caught up (again)

And with this - I'm all caught up (again)
BTW - It's never too late to join us in the Weekly Photo Project.

Originally shared by ted kelly

WPP2016 - Week 18 - Textures
I broke out my work light studio lighting to get a really good picture for textures. The original idea came out okay but while I was shutting down it dawned on me how cool the halogen light looked. I finally got to use my ND filter for the first time !!!
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-18-Textures

WPP2016 - Week 18 - Textures

WPP2016 - Week 18 - Textures
I broke out my work light studio lighting to get a really good picture for textures. The original idea came out okay but while I was shutting down it dawned on me how cool the halogen light looked. I finally got to use my ND filter for the first time !!!
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-18-Textures

Holy Cowabunga ! This is worth taking a peek at regardless of what level of interest you have in photography. 25 bucks for the Hollywood Art Institute course is amazing.

Holy Cowabunga ! This is worth taking a peek at regardless of what level of interest you have in photography. 25 bucks for the Hollywood Art Institute course is amazing.
http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/10/6-must-have-deals-to-elevate-your-digital-photography/

Who's up for a road trip ?

Who's up for a road trip ?
http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/free-photography-workshop-offered-at-knife-river/article_7baca2dc-60ff-54e2-afbf-234db9b5ca3c.html

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

WPP2016 - Week 17 - Vanishing Point
I've often thought of the vanishing point as a sort of bridge to nowhere.
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-17-Vanishing-Point

WPP2016 - Week 17 - Vanishing Point

WPP2016 - Week 17 - Vanishing Point
I've often thought of the vanishing point as a sort of bridge to nowhere.
+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-17-Vanishing-Point

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

WPP2016 - Week 16 - Sports

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-16-Sports

WPP2016 - Week 16 - Sports

WPP2016 - Week 16 - Sports

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-16-Sports

Originally shared by ted kelly

Originally shared by ted kelly

Way behind yet again - but catching up...
WPP2016 - Week 15 - Architecture

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-15-Architecture

Way behind yet again - but catching up...

Way behind yet again - but catching up...
WPP2016 - Week 15 - Architecture

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-15-Architecture

Many thanks (times a thousand)

Many thanks (times a thousand)

This looks like a good idea - I'm signing up.

This looks like a good idea - I'm signing up.

What's it about?

You will learn about photography as a visual art practice, and how this can help you to become an engaging and active photographer. You will explore the work and concepts of contemporary photographic artists, which may trigger a new interest in what you photograph.
https://www.open2study.com/courses/the-art-of-photography

Hi Chrysta - Hello Dreamies

Hi Chrysta - Hello Dreamies
Whew ! It only took me 35 minutes and six tries but I think I finally managed to get this shared properly. I really appreciate all you guys do for us. Thanks bunches. tk
PS: I've added a definition to the Urban Dictionary regarding the ever newer and so very much improved google plustification.

Lingchi: Death by a thousand cuts. The Slow Death. Traditional Chinese form of torture and execution reserved for the most heinous crimes. Also the process that Google is using on Google + since it left the beta phase. A slow lingering process whereby useful features are sliced off one piece at a time.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Lingchi