Black & White Photography
Photography is a diversified field of creating a spectral variety of art. It is a specialization that deals with different experimentations with colors, however it is also a fact that only shades of black and white can also do wonders in this zone of creative art.
With the advent of the digital camera the scope of this wonderful business has opened up new horizons for the users and photographers who seek to explore new lands and trod the ground of innovative creation and thus it can be aptly said that black & white can become more creativity with the boon of digital photography and digital camera.
This discussion is primarily aimed at exploring the incipient information regarding the blessing of the digital camera in black & white photography so that the novice as well as the expert photographers can become richer in knowledge!
The exploration can be further extended in defining that a lot of modern digital cameras contain a series of mono modes in the advanced menu settings. These can be used to become more creative with digital photography and in the areas of black and white too. For example some of the modes are as follows: Black & White that takes black and white photographs encompassing of a spectral range of gray tones. This gives the black and white photographs a serious and ethereal look with the richness and grandeur of the past, present and future captures in just two tinges! Another mode is Sepia that again takes pictures in varying tinges brown tones. Looking into a matter a bit more technically, it can be stated that as the digital camera is switched into any of these modes then the color LCD becomes grayscale. The technology proceeds as in the process the pictures are taken the color signals get recorded by the CCD, but the image is later de saturated when processed to remove all color.
A lot of interesting points exist in the area of black and white photography using the digital cameras. For example shooting in black & white becomes more interesting with the use of filters. Experimentations can be done by the enthusiastic photographers as to how a particular color would appear in black & white. This can be demonstrated by the fact that perhaps a red filter placed over the lens lightens any red color in the picture making them appear as lighter shades of gray in comparison to other colors like blue green. This process can be very challenging and in the same time very interesting! It is true that digital black and white photography can be used often for the purpose of portraiture and taking pictures of landscapes and can also become very effective in abstract shoots offering a graphical view of the subject to be photographed. The ultimate truth is that the black and white digital photography can make the world look complete different from what it is through the human eyes.
The graphics software from Adobe - Photoshop - with its more advanced options a person can edit each of the colors in the image to lighten or darken and provide the effect of brightness in varying intensity too. Becoming an expert in this can make a person versatile in techniques of adjusting the tonal range of a black & white image. This is the liberty that the digital camera provides in the field of black and white photography. Thus the users can make much more efficient and richer quality photographs.
The above lines of this discussion has explored the incipient ground of interest and information of black and white photography using the digital camera, however it has to be noted here that to get the real taste of the honey the users or photographers must not waste time and take up their digital cameras and get going into the cool new and most beautiful world of digital black and white photography! It is out there for everyone.
Author : Jakob Jelling
Source : nationalphotoawards.com
Have A Positive Attitude
Have A Positive Attitude
1. When your boss says - "You have screwed up this module"
Smile - it means "the other modules were good"
2. When your boss says - "I am not going to let you go early today evening"
Smile - It means "you can come late tomorrow"
3. When your boss says - "Do the documentation"
Smile - it means "Relax dude, you've done enough of coding, time to give your brains a break"
4. When your boss says - "You do nothing but just surf the internet"
Smile - it means "Dude, now I know where all that knowledge comes from"
5. When your boss says - "Do you come to office to sleep?"
Smile - It means "hey buddy, why do you stress yourself? Have a good night's
sleep and come to office whenever you wish!"
6 . When your boss says - "Stop staring at that girl you moron"
Smile - it means "My wife is better than her "
7. When your boss says - "Why does nothing work on your machine?"
Smile - it means "I am thinking I could rather give you my laptop"
8. When your boss says - "Would you stop talking on your mobile phone?"
Smile - it means "Use the office phone instead"
9. When your boss says - "Why do you keep smiling always?"
Smile - it means "I love the fact that You are spreading the good will"
10. When your boss says - "YOU ARE FIRED"
SLAP HIM IN HIS FACE AND SAY - "I RESIGN"
1. When your boss says - "You have screwed up this module"
Smile - it means "the other modules were good"
2. When your boss says - "I am not going to let you go early today evening"
Smile - It means "you can come late tomorrow"
3. When your boss says - "Do the documentation"
Smile - it means "Relax dude, you've done enough of coding, time to give your brains a break"
4. When your boss says - "You do nothing but just surf the internet"
Smile - it means "Dude, now I know where all that knowledge comes from"
5. When your boss says - "Do you come to office to sleep?"
Smile - It means "hey buddy, why do you stress yourself? Have a good night's
sleep and come to office whenever you wish!"
6 . When your boss says - "Stop staring at that girl you moron"
Smile - it means "My wife is better than her "
7. When your boss says - "Why does nothing work on your machine?"
Smile - it means "I am thinking I could rather give you my laptop"
8. When your boss says - "Would you stop talking on your mobile phone?"
Smile - it means "Use the office phone instead"
9. When your boss says - "Why do you keep smiling always?"
Smile - it means "I love the fact that You are spreading the good will"
10. When your boss says - "YOU ARE FIRED"
SLAP HIM IN HIS FACE AND SAY - "I RESIGN"
Simple Friend vs Real Friend
Simple Friend vs Real Friend
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself (and doesn't feel even the least bit weird shutting your 'beer/Pepsi drawer' with her foot!)
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A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears..
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A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
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A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
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A simple friend hates it when you call after they've gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
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A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
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A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.
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A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight.
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A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself (and doesn't feel even the least bit weird shutting your 'beer/Pepsi drawer' with her foot!)
**************
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears..
**************
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
**************
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.
**************
A simple friend hates it when you call after they've gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.
**************
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.
**************
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A real friend could blackmail you with it.
**************
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight.
**************
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
Samsung SyncMaster P2770HD has built-in TV tuner
Samsung SyncMaster P2770HD has built-in TV tuner
Remember the Samsung P2370HD monitor? Well, this is it at 27 inches. How's that for concision? Oh, you want more -- well, Samsung must've expected you to, because it's also added a TV tuner and a HDMI input to its latest Full HD display, to go along with a 5ms response time and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. There's also a pair of 3 watt stereo speakers that can simulate 5.1 channel sound -- good for emergencies or if you just can't stand speakers cluttering up your desktop. Filling out the goodie bag are Picture In Picture and Picture By Picture modes, which should make good use of the extra real estate on the screen by combining, for example, your desktop with a TV source. The price is set at 549,000 Won (or about $473) for Korea, though global availability looks imminent so don't rush to import it just yet.
Remember the Samsung P2370HD monitor? Well, this is it at 27 inches. How's that for concision? Oh, you want more -- well, Samsung must've expected you to, because it's also added a TV tuner and a HDMI input to its latest Full HD display, to go along with a 5ms response time and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. There's also a pair of 3 watt stereo speakers that can simulate 5.1 channel sound -- good for emergencies or if you just can't stand speakers cluttering up your desktop. Filling out the goodie bag are Picture In Picture and Picture By Picture modes, which should make good use of the extra real estate on the screen by combining, for example, your desktop with a TV source. The price is set at 549,000 Won (or about $473) for Korea, though global availability looks imminent so don't rush to import it just yet.
Management Lesson
Management Lesson
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops - a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well.
At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six feet eight,built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it. The next day the same thing happened - Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the next.
This grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking advantage of him. Finally he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff.
By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what's more, he felt really good about himself. So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, "Big John doesn't pay!"
The driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, "And why not?"
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, "Big John has a bus pass."
Management Lesson: "Be sure there is a problem in the first place before working hard to solve one."
One fine day, a bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route. No problems for the first few stops - a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well.
At the next stop, however, a big hulk of a guy got on. Six feet eight,built like a wrestler, arms hanging down to the ground. He glared at the driver and said, "Big John doesn't pay!" and sat down at the back.
Did I mention that the driver was five feet three, thin, and basically meek? Well, he was. Naturally, he didn't argue with Big John, but he wasn't happy about it. The next day the same thing happened - Big John got on again, made a show of refusing to pay, and sat down. And the next day, and the next.
This grated on the bus driver, who started losing sleep over the way Big John was taking advantage of him. Finally he could stand it no longer. He signed up for body building courses, karate, judo, and all that good stuff.
By the end of the summer, he had become quite strong; what's more, he felt really good about himself. So on the next Monday, when Big John once again got on the bus and said, "Big John doesn't pay!"
The driver stood up, glared back at the passenger, and screamed, "And why not?"
With a surprised look on his face, Big John replied, "Big John has a bus pass."
Management Lesson: "Be sure there is a problem in the first place before working hard to solve one."
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 Player for couple
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 Player for couple
The Spanish company, Energy Sistem has introduced its latest portable media player, Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T. It has rounded chassis and available in different colors such as black, blue, orange, pink, yellow, and green. It is also indicate capacitive of devices.
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 player has feature a 1.8-inch LCD TFT screen, front speaker if you do not want to use headphones, but if you decide to use these, you will be amazed to know that they have two 3.5mm audio outputs to share music with your partner. It also come the Energy Series 32 DUO FM-T is two sets of headphones, Hi-Fi neodymium earphones and Adaptable sport earphones.
Another feature also found in the new Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T is FM-Transmitter, so the user can hear the music in your any car stereo (or mini Hi-Fi Set) wirelessly without wires directly involved, provided they find a frequency completely free.
The formats support for the Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 player are MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG4, videos (XVID in AVI with MP2 audio), Shows JPG/BMP pictures. FM radio and voice recorder are also present.
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T is includes ENERGY MOVIER software for Internet videos downloading. It is compatible with Youtube, Google Video, Dailymotion and Sevenload. Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T player has dimensions 70×41x11 mm and weight is 32g.
Price of Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T players are 81.81 (16GB Blue), 64.57€ (8GB Black), 51.64€ (4GB Orange), 51.64€ (4GB Yellow), 43.02€ (2GB Green), 43.02€ (2GB Pink).
The Spanish company, Energy Sistem has introduced its latest portable media player, Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T. It has rounded chassis and available in different colors such as black, blue, orange, pink, yellow, and green. It is also indicate capacitive of devices.
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 player has feature a 1.8-inch LCD TFT screen, front speaker if you do not want to use headphones, but if you decide to use these, you will be amazed to know that they have two 3.5mm audio outputs to share music with your partner. It also come the Energy Series 32 DUO FM-T is two sets of headphones, Hi-Fi neodymium earphones and Adaptable sport earphones.
Another feature also found in the new Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T is FM-Transmitter, so the user can hear the music in your any car stereo (or mini Hi-Fi Set) wirelessly without wires directly involved, provided they find a frequency completely free.
The formats support for the Energy Serie 32 DUO FM-T MP4 player are MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG4, videos (XVID in AVI with MP2 audio), Shows JPG/BMP pictures. FM radio and voice recorder are also present.
Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T is includes ENERGY MOVIER software for Internet videos downloading. It is compatible with Youtube, Google Video, Dailymotion and Sevenload. Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T player has dimensions 70×41x11 mm and weight is 32g.
Price of Energy Sistem Serie 32 DUO FM-T players are 81.81 (16GB Blue), 64.57€ (8GB Black), 51.64€ (4GB Orange), 51.64€ (4GB Yellow), 43.02€ (2GB Green), 43.02€ (2GB Pink).
how to save petrol cost
how to save petrol cost
Only buy or fill up your car or bike in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold.
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground.
The colder the ground the more dense the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands.
So, buying in the afternoon or in the evening, your liter is not exactly a liter. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature play an important role. 1 degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
Another most important tip is to fill up when your tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank the less is the air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine.
Another useful information is to avoid filling up if there is a fuel truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy. Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
Only buy or fill up your car or bike in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold.
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground.
The colder the ground the more dense the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands.
So, buying in the afternoon or in the evening, your liter is not exactly a liter. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature play an important role. 1 degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.
Another most important tip is to fill up when your tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank the less is the air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine.
Another useful information is to avoid filling up if there is a fuel truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy. Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.
Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.
LG XD5 Mini external hard drive for netbook
LG XD5 Mini external hard drive for netbook
LG Electronics also has presented a line of external hard drives, XD5 Mini on the South Korean market.
New LG XD5 Mini is made in the 2.5-inch form factor and having a thickness of 13 mm, designed primarily for use with netbooks, the lateral faces are decorated with inscriptions storage enclosures of My Netbook Friend. As image, The LG XD5 Mini is depicted next to a LG X120 netbook (see photo below).
LG XD5 Mini hard drive is support data transfer interface of SATA II. The LG XD5 Mini external HDD includes two models: the first has a capacity of 320GB and the second has 500GB of capacities. In addition, there are two color options: white with pink inset and black with red inset.
Cost of LG XD5 Mini 320GB versions in South Korea will be $86, while the oldest, LG XD5 Mini 500GB will cost $120.
LG Electronics also has presented a line of external hard drives, XD5 Mini on the South Korean market.
New LG XD5 Mini is made in the 2.5-inch form factor and having a thickness of 13 mm, designed primarily for use with netbooks, the lateral faces are decorated with inscriptions storage enclosures of My Netbook Friend. As image, The LG XD5 Mini is depicted next to a LG X120 netbook (see photo below).
LG XD5 Mini hard drive is support data transfer interface of SATA II. The LG XD5 Mini external HDD includes two models: the first has a capacity of 320GB and the second has 500GB of capacities. In addition, there are two color options: white with pink inset and black with red inset.
Cost of LG XD5 Mini 320GB versions in South Korea will be $86, while the oldest, LG XD5 Mini 500GB will cost $120.
Eva Mendes Marie Claire Ukraine November 2009
American actress Eva Mendes appeared on the women’s magazine Marie Claire Ukraine for their November 2009 issue. She done a complete photo shoot with the photographer Mark Hom for the magazine. The same photo shoot previously used for Marie Claire UK.
Zhao Wei Marie Claire China December 2009
Zhao Wei Marie Claire China December 2009
Chinese actress and pop singer Zhao Wei is the cover girl for the women’s magazine Marie Claire China for the month of December 2009.
Chinese actress and pop singer Zhao Wei is the cover girl for the women’s magazine Marie Claire China for the month of December 2009.
Cream of Chicken Soup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Ingredients
2 - chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups - hot water
1 1/2 cups - white sauce mix
1 cup - minced, cooked chicken
1/2 cup - finely chopped celery
1/2 cup - finely chopped onion
1 tsp - garlic salt
4 cup - milk
1 - egg yolk, beaten
chopped chives or watercress, for garnish
1/2 tsp - salt
Method
Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in hot water. Cool.
Combine white sauce mix and bouillon mixture in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Cover and cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
Add chicken, celery, onion, salt and garlic salt.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Blend in milk and egg yolk.
Simmer 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped chives or watercress.
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 - chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups - hot water
1 1/2 cups - white sauce mix
1 cup - minced, cooked chicken
1/2 cup - finely chopped celery
1/2 cup - finely chopped onion
1 tsp - garlic salt
4 cup - milk
1 - egg yolk, beaten
chopped chives or watercress, for garnish
1/2 tsp - salt
Method
Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in hot water. Cool.
Combine white sauce mix and bouillon mixture in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Cover and cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
Add chicken, celery, onion, salt and garlic salt.
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Blend in milk and egg yolk.
Simmer 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped chives or watercress.
Makes: 6 servings
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