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Blogvaria » Photos & Images http://blog.evaria.com The personal pages Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:31:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 The perfect capture http://blog.evaria.com/2009/the-perfect-capture/ http://blog.evaria.com/2009/the-perfect-capture/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:44:36 +0000 Wennichen http://blog.evaria.com/?p=1081 Sometimes the sky itself is the best show in town. On January 26, people from Perth, Australia gathered on a local beach to watch a sky light up with delights near and far. Nearby, fireworks exploded as part of Australia Day celebrations. On the far right, lightning from a thunderstorm flashed in the distance. Near the image centre, though, seen through clouds, was the most unusual sight of all: Comet McNaught.

The photogenic comet was so bright that it even remained visible though the din of Earthly flashes. Comet McNaught continues to move out from the Sun and dim, but should remain visible in southern skies with binoculars through the end of this month. The above image is actually a three photograph panorama digitally processed to reduce red reflections from the exploding firework.

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This new image technology enables you to create a three dimensional, virtual place from any set of photos where the photos themselves not necessarily are from the same place or using the same motif/composition.

The video below illustrates what I’m trying to tell:

This could be very cool if it actually works for anyone…

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It’s also packed with keyboard shortcuts and cool and useful info when hovering your mouse over the images. Last, it’s really really FAST

Fore more information and to download visit faststone.org

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A large grid seen rotating at a certain speed will appear to group itself into smaller grids, spinning independently.

Source: David O’Reilley

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Clever way of educating, or is it just annoying. Have your say below

]]> http://blog.evaria.com/2008/the-photoshop-tune/feed/ 0 Funny signs and photos http://blog.evaria.com/2008/funny-signs-and-photos-3/ http://blog.evaria.com/2008/funny-signs-and-photos-3/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:32:36 +0000 Thomas http://blog.evaria.com/?p=796 This marks the third edition of my funny signs and photos series. I hope you find them amusing, I sure got a few laughs on first impression. The first can be found here and here.

Mind the animals…

In case you are a bit slow…

Not the most friendly attitude…

Spanking could probably solve your bad credit here…

We are waiting for the report…

Probably better of catching the next bus…

A funeral company looking for business…

Yes, it happens in real life too…

I’d probably fish somewhere else…

Only one way to find out

In case you didn’t know already…

If they need a sign there must be a problem, eat elsewhere…

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Splashup runs in all browsers, integrates seamlessly with top photosharing sites (requires signing up), and even has its own file format so you can save your work in progress.

Click the preview picture below to give it a try:

As an alternative you might also want to check out the new browser version of Photoshop, Photoshop Express. As with (almost) any Adobe product this requires registration but my first impression was very good. I will post about this later…

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Google Street Views Credits

]]> http://blog.evaria.com/2008/google-street-views-credits/feed/ 0 World’s Most Creative Buildings http://blog.evaria.com/2008/worlds-most-creative-buildings/ http://blog.evaria.com/2008/worlds-most-creative-buildings/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:48:15 +0000 Max C http://blog.evaria.com/2008/worlds-most-creative-buildings/ Once again a great post by Oddee. This time finding a selection of amazing buildings designed by talented (and very creative) architects. Click the photo below to view the full article.

Source: Oddee – World’s Most Creative Buildings

]]> http://blog.evaria.com/2008/worlds-most-creative-buildings/feed/ 1 Give XP a makeover http://blog.evaria.com/2008/give-xp-a-makeover/ http://blog.evaria.com/2008/give-xp-a-makeover/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:36:40 +0000 Thomas http://blog.evaria.com/2008/give-xp-a-makeover/ If you’ve started to get bored with the general Windows XP desktop then the following might be for you.

Step 1 – Replace the desktop theme

Microsoft has put out a really sharp-looking XP desktop theme based on Windows Media Player 11. It simply installs as another desktop theme in your Display Options; no need for any third-party applications.

XP Zune Theme

Update! You might also want to try out Royale Remixed by “~oddbasket”. Less bugs and and a very beautiful theme indeed. Thanks to Balu for sharing!

Step 2 – Add a new background image

If you haven’t replaced the background image already you could visit Deziner Folio and get the set of 74 Hi Res Windows Vista Wallpapers.

Windows Vista Wallpapers

Step 3 – Live it up a little

Install Google Desktop and add live search and all the gadgets you can fit on your desktop. After a minute or two your Windows XP could look something like this:

Windows XP Ultimate II

There you go, 3 simple steps to make your welcome screen less boring. Feel free to add more steps through the comments below if you know of any other eye-candy’s worth having!

]]> http://blog.evaria.com/2008/give-xp-a-makeover/feed/ 3 Photo editing made fun http://blog.evaria.com/2008/photo-editing-made-fun/ http://blog.evaria.com/2008/photo-editing-made-fun/#comments Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:29:09 +0000 Thomas http://blog.evaria.com/2008/photo-editing-made-fun/ Picnik is a website that allows you to make your photos fabulous with easy to use yet powerful editing tools through your browser. Tweak to your heart’s content, then get creative with oodles of effects, fonts, shapes, and frames. It’s fast, easy, and fun.

Features

Fix your photos in just one click
Use advanced controls to fine-tune your results
Crop, resize, and rotate in real-time
Tons of special effects, from artsy to fun
Astoundingly fast, right in your browser
Awesome fonts and top-quality type tool
Basketfuls of shapes from hand-picked designers
Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux
No download required, nothing to install

You can also import your photos from Flickr, Facebook, photobucket, Picasa and Webshots with just a few clicks. Very impressive and easy to use. Your perfect companion when you are away on holiday and want to send a few photos to the people at home.

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If you’ve never used Photoshop before, you may not appreciate the GIMPshop hack. What Scott Moschella’s done is renamed and reorganized GIMP’s tools, options, windows, and menus to closely resemble Adobe Photoshop’s menu structure and naming conventions. Many of the menu options and even whole menus were recreated to faithfully reproduce a Photoshop-like experience. After running this GIMPshop hack, you’ll find that Photoshop and the GIMP are strikingly similar.

The latest version is available for Linux and Mac, and there’s also an earlier release available for Windows users. Updates are frequent so a Windows version should be available soon. So for all of you designers and photo enthusiasts that can’t afford to buy Adobe Photoshop this is a fantastic solid and free alternative.

For more information, screenshots and downloads visit plasticbugs.com.

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Apparently this wasn’t the right road to the camp site…

Shit happens

“Mine is bigger than yours, jerk!”

Shit happens

“Good thing we brought the boat dear…”

Shit happens

Just had to park close as the rope is so short…

Shit happens

“We might experience some “turbulence” folks…”

Shit happens

What the…?!

Shit happens

Watch the man running away!

Shit happens

One of those Indiana Jones moments…

Shit happens

Hmm… I swear it didn’t look like that during take-off…

Shit happens

“Well sir, you see I asked my wife to clean the car, and then…”

Shit happens

That just had to hurt

Shit happens

“I said turn left after take-off you idiot…”

Shit happens

Hungry air plane?

Shit happens

Somebody forgot the handbrake?

Shit happens

Woopsie daisy…

Shit happens

Just how could this happen?

Shit happens

“There seams to be something wrong with the runway folks…”

Shit happens

“The GPS clearly says we’re there…”

Shit happens

Driving a bit to close to another propeller…

Shit happens

Horse ride…

Shit happens

“Hi guys, if it’s not too much trouble would you lend a hand?”

Shit happens

“What’s this red button doing? Whooooooooops!!!”

Shit happens

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Safety first! The new Windows XP Firewall…

Windows XP Firewall

When you should know you’ve had to much to drink…

Drunk talking to a statue

When you realize you’re no longer mums favourite…

Not moms favourite

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