yet another .jpg as .gif
Today we have a leaf as a .gif
February 28, 2005February 27, 2005February 25, 2005February 24, 2005we're working on a new technique During the past week, I've been experimenting with this, somewhat out of the ordinary technique. It works on some compositions, but not all. Normal full range web images are usually .jpg, and thanks to modern technology, have millions of colors for amazingly accurate renderings. On the other hand, .gif images contain only a maximum of 256 colors, so images end up looking like silkscreened posters. Another term for the effect is posterized. Sometimes the effect is inappropriate, crass, or too overwhelming for the particular subject or composition, but the technique really adds snap and life, albeit a candy apple effect, to otherwise rather dull photos. February 19, 2005weston, the beach and the man It must be quite an honor to have a beach named after you, but in the case of Edward Weston, the honor was most certainly duely appointed. In the 1930's you would have found Weston creating the most stunning black and white photos with his bulky 8X10 view camera and enormous lens. He could find and pull forms out of the sandstone with his great eye; to which he could flavor with a bit of his soul, as well... http://www.photoarrow.com/pl/weston01loop.html February 18, 2005February 17, 2005February 16, 2005February 15, 2005February 14, 2005February 13, 2005February 12, 2005February 11, 2005pebbles, water, and light pebbles, water, and light... and the perfect location; Point Lobos... http://www.photoarrow.com/pl/patterns01loop.html February 10, 2005james johnson house, half moon bay Westcoast history goes back about 150 years, and you will find this little piece of it, the James Johnson House, just south of Half Moon Bay. http://www.photoarrow.com/sm03loop5.html February 9, 2005last year's lupine I am looking forward to getting back out to Chimney Rock at Point Reyes again this year. I think it's the finest place for wildflowers on the entire coast. It's usually cold and windy, but the wildflowers love it... http://www.showsnap.com/sm06loop5.html February 8, 2005dream in a town called Woodacre A secret little town in Marin is called Woodacre, and a handful of people have gone there, and some of them dream... http://www.marinpix.com/clrmrnloop5.html February 7, 2005seasons greetings Some residents of San Francisco keep their holiday decorations up 365 days a year. I found this guarding a creepy house on Jackson Street. http://www.photoarrow.com/sf/bowandarrow01loop.html February 5, 2005the day I discovered water I took this about two years ago in Cataract Canyon, on Mt. Tamalpais. I was intrigued by the bubbles, but later I discovered that the reflections could be just as fascinating... http://www.marinpix.com/waterloop5.html February 4, 2005balancing the moon on her nose Only in my imaginatioin can Kitty balance the moon on her nose, but she actually CAN do a few neat tricks. Read all about it over at: http://www.pestbouncer.com February 3, 2005sleeping lady behind the veil Her official name is Mt. Tamalpais, or just Mt. Tam for short, but we also know her as the "sleeping lady"... http://www.starzhead.com February 2, 2005best kept secret in Marin One of the best kept secrets in Marin County is a little gem of a place that has been known since the 1850's as Roy's Redwoods. The redwood grove is a great place to "drain stress", and if you need your daily exercise, like me, you'll get a good cardiovascular workout on the hike up to the ridge. If you make it to the top you will find a nice grove of madrone trees, and on a clear day--a view of Mt. Tamampais. It is a splendid hike in an exceptional area! http://www.marinpix.com February 1, 2005coit tower and streetlight Coit Tower and streetlight from Fisherman's Wharf. You will find many more photos of San Francisco over at: http://www.photoarrow.com/sf |
