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November 2009 
What are you going to do next?
Posted on Jul 5th, 2008
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Geo
Geo
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for July 05, 2008:
Today is my whole one day off is a row, and it's crummy, weather wise. So, I decided that what I was going to next (after visiting the Church of The Blessed Bean and The Mystic Blue Chrysler) as to tackle this week's homework in Photoshop.
It was to make a photograph, without using any photographs..... I know, I know, how does one do that?
So, it had to be created using all drawing tools in PS. Anyone that knows me also knows that I can't draw, or, I can, as long as it's a straight line and I get to use a ruler.
The trick in today's piece was to make it look like a photograph. The Ipod commercials were the basis and "drawing with light" was the premise. Miss Dawn had also done some "painting with light" photos a while back using flashlights and whatnots, so I tried to emulate that effect without actually dragging out my flashlight or camera.
It went OK and even my harshest critic, me, was fairly pleased with the rather abstract result. Another trip into space as things here are too hectic for me, so there is some respite for me in imagining that I am peering out the window of some scene out of a sci-fi movie.
I am first and foremost a landscape photographer, but I am sure that these radical departures are good for me, right?
On a work note, the Fourth went by without any major incidents or occurrences. The usual Amateurs Night Out, a lot like New Years, but for the most part, nothing to report. Good.
I am a bit of an empty vessel as of late, so I have been looking for ways to refill myself. Work isn't doing it right now, dreams of the Cape or the Midwest are. Go figure.
Tried to contact the remnants of my family in Wisconsin, but they must have all gone up to my brother's little cabin in the north country. Good for them!
I am going to nurse a bum ankle tonight, not leave my hovel and not turn on the Idiot Box either.
I am anxiously awaiting my Rufus Wainwright CD's that I ordered the other day as well. Curse you, Amazon One-Click Shopping!
For one reason or another, his latest work, Release the Stars, has struck a chord in me, especially the first track; "Do I Disapoint You?". Very powerful lyrics on levels that keep opening up to me. From the personal to the cosmic. Hmmmm.
More on that once the CD arrives.
It was to make a photograph, without using any photographs..... I know, I know, how does one do that?
So, it had to be created using all drawing tools in PS. Anyone that knows me also knows that I can't draw, or, I can, as long as it's a straight line and I get to use a ruler.
The trick in today's piece was to make it look like a photograph. The Ipod commercials were the basis and "drawing with light" was the premise. Miss Dawn had also done some "painting with light" photos a while back using flashlights and whatnots, so I tried to emulate that effect without actually dragging out my flashlight or camera.
It went OK and even my harshest critic, me, was fairly pleased with the rather abstract result. Another trip into space as things here are too hectic for me, so there is some respite for me in imagining that I am peering out the window of some scene out of a sci-fi movie.
I am first and foremost a landscape photographer, but I am sure that these radical departures are good for me, right?
On a work note, the Fourth went by without any major incidents or occurrences. The usual Amateurs Night Out, a lot like New Years, but for the most part, nothing to report. Good.
I am a bit of an empty vessel as of late, so I have been looking for ways to refill myself. Work isn't doing it right now, dreams of the Cape or the Midwest are. Go figure.
Tried to contact the remnants of my family in Wisconsin, but they must have all gone up to my brother's little cabin in the north country. Good for them!
I am going to nurse a bum ankle tonight, not leave my hovel and not turn on the Idiot Box either.
I am anxiously awaiting my Rufus Wainwright CD's that I ordered the other day as well. Curse you, Amazon One-Click Shopping!
For one reason or another, his latest work, Release the Stars, has struck a chord in me, especially the first track; "Do I Disapoint You?". Very powerful lyrics on levels that keep opening up to me. From the personal to the cosmic. Hmmmm.
More on that once the CD arrives.
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it's a cosmic jump roper!! or it might be a very cool spider and web.
I like Cosmic Rope Jumper! Let's go with that! Thanks! Skipping through space, what a wonderful concept.
I'd like to hear those rufus songs too, sometime.
Rufus is the son of Loudon Wainwright III and is wonderfully in love with Judy Garland. He has produced several of his own albums with both covered and original works. His live CD covering the 60's version of Garland's concert is a classic. As of late, he has been much more introspective, hence, Release the Star. The first cut, Do I Disapoint You, is a real eye opener in so many layers, I'll get it to you as so as it gets here!
I've heard Rufus live before and I have some of his music, but not the new one. Sometimes I find him way too depressing, but I do like his style. He is amazing!! live.
I like your non-photo very much. Thanks Geo.