Jun 112010
May 172010
The Lay's® Happiness Exhibit
Yesterday while I was on flickr, I found a flickr add that linked you to the “Lay’s® Happiness Exhibit.” This web site caught my attention, not because it was part of flickr, but, because I love the way this web site looks and works. The front page is laid out so simply, but is has a lot going on. I do find it interesting that they are partnered up with flickr. If you look in the lower right corner you will notice it says “Powered by flickr.”
I have been looking at a lot of web sites lately because I would like to upgrade my personal website and make it more functional or photography. My problem is that I am very technical and have a tendency to make things more complicated then it needs to be. I am trying to teach myself how to keep it simple (stupid). It is not as easy as it sounds for someone that is not artsy, but technical. So I keep looking and making notes and adding them to my list of web sites I like. This sight has been added to my list because of it’s simplicity and that is was made with flash.
If you know how they built this site or have an expertise in this type of web design, I would be interested in hearing from you. Also, i would like any suggestions of clases I can take to learn how to make this type of site. You can place your comments and suggestions in the comment section below.
Now on with the Lay’s® Happiness Exhibit. When you look inside, you first notice that the images submitted are not by pro’s, but by the average point and shoot photographers. As you dig deeper you will find some very exceptional photos. It’s is easy to join and add photos. If you have a flickr account just go to the upper left corner of the frames, and you will see UPLOAD YOUR HAPPY PHOTOS and click on the Start Here. This will link you to your Yahoo or Flickr sign on. Sign-in and the follow the instructions to accept the API. Next when you go back to the Lay’s® Happiness Exhibit it will ask you to accept and a few other instructions to follow. When you are done you will be able to add images directly to the flickr group Lay’s® Happiness Exhibit flickr group or directly to the Lay’s® Happiness Exhibit.
If you don’t have a flickr sign-on you can follow the above instructions and create a new flickr account.
May 072010
Apr 292010
April 22, 2010, 4:06 PM
Suit Filed to Allow Photography Near U.S. Buildings
By ALISON BOWEN
Citizens should be allowed to take photos while standing in public spaces near federal buildings, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday by the New York Civil Liberties Union. The lawsuit challenges regulations that prohibit photography on federal property.
The lawsuit, filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan, names the Department of Homeland Security along with the Federal Protective Service, an unnamed federal officer, and Inspector Clifford Barnes of the Federal Protective Service.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Antonio Musumeci, 29, a software developer from Edgewater, N.J.
According to the complaint (pdf), in November 2009, during Mr. Musumeci’s lunch break, he was filming Julian Heicklen, a libertarian advocate, while he protested outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Federal Courthouse in Manhattan.
Mr. Musumeci recorded while Mr. Heicklen distributed pamphlets, and he kept recording as Mr. Barnes approached the two. Mr. Musumeci stepped back about 10 feet to keep recording on his hand-held camera as Mr. Barnes arrested Mr. Heicklen.
Mr. Musumeci was also arrested, and Mr. Barnes and another officer confiscated his camera’s video card. He was later given a ticket for violating the regulation barring photography; the charge was dismissed in March.
The lawsuit seeks a court order to bar federal officials from harassing or arresting people taking photos while standing in outdoor public areas by federal buildings. “In our society, people have a clear right to use cameras in public places without being hassled and arrested by federal agents or police,” said Donna Lieberman, the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
Apr 202010
The Wrong WB, originally uploaded by Kirk Howard.
As you can imagine from the title I was using the wrong White Balance (WB). I kinda liked the look of the extreme blue in the sky and in the ocean. I was distracted with talking to a photographer and his wife that were shooting with a Fuji 617 or a 6×17 film camera.
At one point during the day I remember saying to myself that my images looked really blue and washed out? Duh! One of the big rules of thumb, before you take your ist shot, check your camera settings and reset your settings in the camera.
I shoot RAW so it’s that that big of a deal to correct my Oh $#!t moments, and I have alot of those… Shooting RAW is so forgiving that it helps when making a mistake like this. Plus you should always shot it right in the camera first so you don’t have to spend a ton of time in post processing.
I think they should have that warning message in your camera that says “You sure you want to take this image with these setting Dummy?” Ahhhh no, but I’m just a dork fish…
- looking for a good, but inexpensive #6×17 format #film #camera anybody have any ideas? #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr quot;San Diego" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157608012972705 #
- New Post to Flickr Like Father, Like Son – Kirk Howard posted a photo: This is my cousin and his youngest son i… http://ow.ly/172LWC #
- Facebook has acquired Divvyshot. http://ow.ly/1xccl #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr quot;California State Parks" photoset: http://bit.ly/b1ZjrD #
- New Post to Flickr Endless Poppies – Kirk Howard posted a photo: http://ow.ly/172O8r #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr #poppy "California State Parks" photoset: http://bit.ly/b1ZjrD #
- New Post to Flickr Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve – Kirk Howard posted a photo: http://ow.ly/1737xO #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr #poppy "Canon G10" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157622967620944 #
- New Post to Flickr Tag you're it – Kirk Howard posted a photo: http://ow.ly/173nU9 #
- After two days of rain and cold tomorrows forecast dry and sunny. #
- Taxes due tomorrow. Need to finish them up and get them out today, so I don't look like a complete slacker… #
- RT @calparks: Wow, gorgeous photos! RT @KiHoPhoto: 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr quot;California State Parks" photoset: http://ow.ly/1xrrW #
- NHL Playoffs already… #
- Can you do it… Can you cut the cord? http://ow.ly/1yGft We are considering dropping our Cable T.V. #
- Did open wheel make it back to The Long Beach Grand Prix? http://ow.ly/1yGkr I miss the FedEx Cart Series, I miss going every year. #
- Check this video out — From a Sea Lion's POV http://youtu.be/cJMD3qyS3mQ #
- RT @thomashawk: AT&T, the most unreliable 3G network in the San Francisco Bay Area. not very good in South Orange County/ San Diego Border. #
- I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option. #
- I guess I'ill have 2 waitRT @MacRumorsRSS AT&T Block on Employee Vacations for June Hints at iPhone Launch – Mac Rumors http://bit.ly/dDdcap #
- Finally done with Weeds season 4… now on to season 5 #
- LOL! RT @johnnyvirgil: You know how The Joker always has that giant grin on his face? I'm wondering if it could be the Enzyte. #
- Are you considered a stalker if you sign up to someone's #Flickr #Twitter #Facebook #YouTube #linkedin feeds? #
- Need to get packed up and ready to babysit the Prince and Lil Princess… #
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Tomorrow is the official coming out Party for the New Adobe CS5. It is been something I have looked forward to foe a few weeks now. I have posted on a blog few times Countdown to Abobe Creative Suite 5 Release and Adobe Creative Suite 5 Rumor. Now, tomorrow is the release date and all hell will break loose in the photo and graphic blogoshpers.
I imagine that everyone that has the opportunity to have a sneak peak will be giving the pros and con’s of the newest Creative Suite. I know that NAPP and Scott Kelby will be blogging and setting up new training at Kelby Media and Kelby Training as soon as the announcement has been made.
One blogger and Photographer has already taken a look under the hood and likes what he sees. Thomas Hawk, friend and former co-worker of mine, posted on his blog a little bit of what he likes and some new features that he has played with. Take a look here and see what Thomas Hawk says about what he saw. Here is the link to his post ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5 BOLDLY EMPOWERS THE DIGITAL ARTIST
- AMEN! RT @YourPhotoTips: Photo tip of the day: RTFM !! #photography #
- Nice way to spend a Easter Sunday, riding the shock waves of a 7.2 Earthquake in Northern Baja Mexico. #
- This Earthquake has been upgraded to a 7.2 from a 6.9, which means it was 15 times more powerful. http://bit.ly/b8RAaS #
- Has anyone noticed that the Earthquakes are slowly moving West, Haiti, Chili and now Northern Baja. Whats next, L.A. or San Fran or both? #
- April showers bring May flowers… San Clemente just got dumped on, and we were out for a walk. #
- COSCO is at it again, with another potential environmental disaster http://ow.ly/1uUFM #
- Annie is in trouble again. Maybe we should take up a collection http://ow.ly/1vpgx #
- Five Tips for Better Flash Photography http://ow.ly/1vpou #
- Very Clever… RT @gizmodo How to Turn an iPhone Into a Wireless iPad Camera – Ipad camera – Gizmodo http://bit.ly/9uWCn1 #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr "Canon G10" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157622967620944 #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr #flickr quot;San Francisco" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157607016169241 #
- New Post to Flickr Evergreen under Golden Gate – Kirk Howard posted a photo: http://ow.ly/1707aC #
- Getting ready to leave warm sunny San Clemente tomorrow for Northern California. Next stop Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. http://ow.ly/1wBtF #
- NPR article Photographing The Newest Man-Made Marvel check out these images #HooverDam #NPR #ColoradoRiverBridge http://ow.ly/1wLdZ #
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- Testing the flickr2twitter app. http://flic.kr/p/7DmtKt #
- Heading out to Sunol Regional Wilderness to go hiking and photograph in the wild flowers. http://bit.ly/dh8QXd #
- SF Roof Top http://flic.kr/p/7BW2rG #
- Testing… 123, Testing… 123… check, check… just added Hoot Suite as a Social Network client organizer, let see how it works? #
- OK now we are going to Sunol Regional Wilderness to go hiking and photograph in the wild flowers. Had to at lunch get batteries charged… #
- Cal's Co. Fairs 2010 Fair Season is Approaching – Kirk Howard posted a new topic: The 2010 California County Fair … http://ow.ly/16UM7K #
- Never made it to go hiking. Got side tracked with Costco, Orowheat Outlet and just plain life… #
- If you are ever in San Clemente, CA you have to eat here… Best Take-out Italian on the planet http://ow.ly/1rY8X #
- RT @WestcottCo: Pls RT: There is still time to win some FREE Westcott stuff: http://bit.ly/9KyJIu #
- Software Review: HDR Photostudio 2 | Photography – PopPhoto.com Offers Camera Reviews and Exclusive Photo Tips http://bit.ly/9zpqP7 #
- Hubble 3D IMAX http://bit.ly/tvUsc go to Find a Theatre in the right top corner. Select San Diego, and April 5th for the times. #
- Abalone Season Opens, April 1, 2010. Dead Fish Divers http://bit.ly/9D6LjH #
- Hoot in 3D! #HootSuite announces 3D Social Media Dashboard! #HootSuite3D http://hootsuite.com/hs3d #
- If you are in San Francisco try an see this race on Easter… 10th ANNUAL • BYOBW • BRING YOUR OWN BIG WHEEL RACE http://bit.ly/PTzm6 #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr "Chicks" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157623632582478 #
- Can he do it again? RT @time TIME http://bit.ly/apgUeJ #
- Apple iPad Review: Laptop Killer? Pretty Close http://bit.ly/aohqZM #
- Happy Easter…
- New Post to Flickr Easter Chicks – Kirk Howard posted a photo: Happy Easter Everyone http://ow.ly/16YsmQ #
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- RT @danielscocco C.R.A.P.:The Four Principles of Sound Design http://bit.ly/Dcxg #
- Just uploaded 1 new photo to my Flickr "Chicks" photoset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkhoward/sets/72157623632582478 #
- http://fisheyestudio.net/2010/03/750-photo-of-earth.html #
- http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/shape-shifter-backpack.aspx #
- I figured since they are using one of my images 8 image, I would RT this. Brilliant Buses of Central America | JetSetta http://bit.ly/bDK1dN #
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