Not all puppy movies you take will veer out refine. Often times, you have to make some shrewd changes in the movies to keep it spotless. Here are some nimble fix thoughts you can use before, and after winning puppy films.
Fast Idea # 1: Before Taking The Shot
Before pleasing films, it is intensely advised that you do some recital of the handbook first. If you know more about your cameras, you will be able to use it freely. You can use some features in it which are very valuable in winning puppy films. You will also know your camera's capabilities and limitations which will help a lot during the puppy picture pleasing activity.
Some important sections you should read in the manual are: the built in features in your camera, tips and tricks in taking movies, and the unfilled software programs that can help make complete shots.
Fast Idea # 2: Fixing The Shots
Right before snapping films, you should already adjust your cameras to numerous factors. You can adjust the disparity like not shooting quickly into the sun. You can also block reflections if too much light is incoming the camera. Lens hood is also important in blocking reflections in argument of SLR cameras. Fixing the shots before they are full is very important to come up with better puppy photos.
Fast Idea # 3: Crop, Resize, And Straighten Out Your Pictures
The simplest way to improve the composition of your puppy pictures is to crop it. The viewer will be able to focus more on the puppy picture if you crop it to a smaller extent. Cropping may also eliminate the imperfections in the picture. If a part of the puppy picture ruins the intact photograph, you can crop it in your computers to come up with better shots.
Once you've straightened out the pictures, you'll find them more complete and merit charge.
Fast Idea # 4: Getting Rid Of Red-Eye
Red eye is a public difficult when shooting puppy pictures inside or in low light. The moment reflects on the puppy's retinas which causes the red eye. To escape this in your pictures, you can set the red-eye reduction quality in your cameras. You can also escape the jiffy as far from the lens as potential. The more vastness, the larger venture of getting rid of red eye from your puppy photos.
Professional photography always carries an isolated explode. Nevertheless since you are only launch on the domain, you can use the tips to avert red-eye instead.
Senin, 31 Agustus 2009
Jumat, 28 Agustus 2009
Simple Lighting Techniques Pt. 1
Last week I had the opportunity to take some portrait shots for the web site. I was lucky enough to work with a really nice local model, Sam Godden-Wood who has worked for some famous photographers and clients. I used my friend Chris Reeve’s studio, well equipped with Bowen’s lights and accessories. I also used some of my own bits and pieces. My aim was to produce a series of shots, showing how they were taken, using basic accessories with no more than two lights.
I thought this would be a good idea, as I get such a lot of questions about how to take certain shots or what can be done with just a soft box and brolly. So over the next few weeks I will show you how you can take head and shoulders or even full length portrait shots with just two heads.
As you probably know, the ‘high key’ style of photography is very popular at the moment, you know, everything shot against a bleached out white background.
Most photographers shooting this style would use perhaps three or even four lights, two to ‘white out’ the background and maybe another two for the subject. I thought that I would start this series of pictures by showing you an easy way to do this using just two lights, one with a brolly and one with a small 60x60cm soft box, basic accessories you get in Bowens kits and most other lighting kits on the market these days.
To take this shot, set up one light with the 60x 60cm soft box or similar size and stand or sit your subject in front of it, it’s just big enough for one adult or a child. Next, set up the second light with the brolly, this will be our main light. Adjust this light so that it is above the subject and a little to one side, I’ve done a simple diagram for you to follow. As for the exposure it will depend on the hair colour of the subject. So with the soft box turned off, just adjust the main light with the brolly so that you can shoot at around f8 to f11, then turn on the soft box and adjust it to between 1 to 11/2 stops less. Take some test shots and either increase or decrease the power of the soft box, until you get a nice clean high key portrait.
Here are some examples that I shot.
Selasa, 25 Agustus 2009
Creating Photography Business Success
It's true that the figures for small business survival are not pretty. Over 90% of all small business keels over in the first 12 months. Most of them didn't plan and had no advice. Those who succeed usually do a bit of research before they jump in.
Once you have done your research, written your business and marketing plans how are you going to manage your time. Your time is best spent liaising with your customers, providing quality photos, promoting the business and remaining organized. The rest you can get help with.
Managing your Time
Becoming your own boss can have some drawbacks and one can be time management. You may be used to working for a boss and working to their time schedule. Now you have your own business it is up to you to set your own time schedule.
Use a PDA, diary, or Outlook Express to plan and track your business time. If you don't, you may find yourself late for appointments and meetings. Being late is totally unprofessional.
It is easy to fall into the trap of putting things off. You need to be focused and disciplined. In comparison with working for an emplyer, you probably find that you'll nedd to be more disciplined with your time and distractions. No longer have you that backstop of wages coming in. You need to make a living.
Personal Time Out
As you start your new business you may find personal time out is almost impossible. So many things to do and just never enough time in a day. Stress can be a de motivator when you're starting out so be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. There is so much to do and now you are on your own, it is all up to you.
If you get overwhelmed maybe hiring a virtual assistant is the answer. Virtual assistants are subcontractors and work on a project basis (longer if you want). Maybe you need help with your website - then there are places on the Internet where you can hire reputable people at a reasonable rate to do all sorts of jobs.
Whatever you are doing it is important to remember there is only so much you can do for yourself. Remember, that if menial tasks are going to affect your schedule, hire someone to help even if on a temporary basis. Don't be afraid to ask for help and anything you spend in this way is tax deductable.
Once you have done your research, written your business and marketing plans how are you going to manage your time. Your time is best spent liaising with your customers, providing quality photos, promoting the business and remaining organized. The rest you can get help with.
Managing your Time
Becoming your own boss can have some drawbacks and one can be time management. You may be used to working for a boss and working to their time schedule. Now you have your own business it is up to you to set your own time schedule.
Use a PDA, diary, or Outlook Express to plan and track your business time. If you don't, you may find yourself late for appointments and meetings. Being late is totally unprofessional.
It is easy to fall into the trap of putting things off. You need to be focused and disciplined. In comparison with working for an emplyer, you probably find that you'll nedd to be more disciplined with your time and distractions. No longer have you that backstop of wages coming in. You need to make a living.
Personal Time Out
As you start your new business you may find personal time out is almost impossible. So many things to do and just never enough time in a day. Stress can be a de motivator when you're starting out so be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. There is so much to do and now you are on your own, it is all up to you.
If you get overwhelmed maybe hiring a virtual assistant is the answer. Virtual assistants are subcontractors and work on a project basis (longer if you want). Maybe you need help with your website - then there are places on the Internet where you can hire reputable people at a reasonable rate to do all sorts of jobs.
Whatever you are doing it is important to remember there is only so much you can do for yourself. Remember, that if menial tasks are going to affect your schedule, hire someone to help even if on a temporary basis. Don't be afraid to ask for help and anything you spend in this way is tax deductable.
Sabtu, 22 Agustus 2009
Nokia 6500 Bronze Compared to Samsung F700 Black
Here are two models which are known by the color they wear and are from two rival groups which always try to retain the position of number one slot. Both Nokia 6500 Bronze and Samsung F700 Black are mid range phones manufactured with the purpose of attracting those people who like to choose phones based on colors. But they also seek some functionalities in them as well Let us find out which of them would be a good choice if you want a color priority phone.
Nokia 500 Bronze sleek and stylish phone is great for its other features. The multimedia section of the phone is heavy enough to meet all your needs like gaming, music and photography. The integrated 2 MP camera with 1600x1200 pixels and flash can capture high quality images. There is option for QCIF video capture and playback. The media player can play files like MP3/AAC/AAC+. In 1GB memory you can store enough songs and videos to entertain you whenever you are alone or waiting for some one. The phone is perfect for web access with an WAP Browser. For transfer of files to other devices or vice versa the Bluetooth v2.0 with A2Dp is an adequate device. You have an USB port in this phone to connect to other devices like printers and PC.
Nokia 6500 Bronze enables the user to use WAP browser, SMS, MMS, Instant messaging and email. So you have USB, Bluetooth, data GPRS and EDGE are both of class 32, Java MIDP 2.0, media player of MP3/AAC/AAC+ player, Calendar, voice memo and built in hands free. Overall the phone won't be a bad choice for you. But we cannot come the decision until we compare the phone with an equivalent phone like Samsung F700 Black.
The F700 is a triband 3G HSDPA phone with some interesting features in it. Its a touchscreen phone with a TFT 256K colors 3.2 inches color screen. This is a great kick to Nokia 6500. There is also a card slot which is missing in 6500 Classic model. The phone has additional EMS facility which too is missing in Nokia 6500 Bronze. The camera is quite advanced with features like 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, flash, auto focus, video capture and a secondary VGA videocall camera. The media player can play files like H.264/H.263/MPEG4 and also MP3, AAC and others. You have Google Maps, Document viewer and built-in hands free. All these features in the Samsung model surely tell you a bare truth that this time Nokia 6500 Bronze has been beaten by a similar phone with some wonderful features.
Nokia 500 Bronze sleek and stylish phone is great for its other features. The multimedia section of the phone is heavy enough to meet all your needs like gaming, music and photography. The integrated 2 MP camera with 1600x1200 pixels and flash can capture high quality images. There is option for QCIF video capture and playback. The media player can play files like MP3/AAC/AAC+. In 1GB memory you can store enough songs and videos to entertain you whenever you are alone or waiting for some one. The phone is perfect for web access with an WAP Browser. For transfer of files to other devices or vice versa the Bluetooth v2.0 with A2Dp is an adequate device. You have an USB port in this phone to connect to other devices like printers and PC.
Nokia 6500 Bronze enables the user to use WAP browser, SMS, MMS, Instant messaging and email. So you have USB, Bluetooth, data GPRS and EDGE are both of class 32, Java MIDP 2.0, media player of MP3/AAC/AAC+ player, Calendar, voice memo and built in hands free. Overall the phone won't be a bad choice for you. But we cannot come the decision until we compare the phone with an equivalent phone like Samsung F700 Black.
The F700 is a triband 3G HSDPA phone with some interesting features in it. Its a touchscreen phone with a TFT 256K colors 3.2 inches color screen. This is a great kick to Nokia 6500. There is also a card slot which is missing in 6500 Classic model. The phone has additional EMS facility which too is missing in Nokia 6500 Bronze. The camera is quite advanced with features like 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, flash, auto focus, video capture and a secondary VGA videocall camera. The media player can play files like H.264/H.263/MPEG4 and also MP3, AAC and others. You have Google Maps, Document viewer and built-in hands free. All these features in the Samsung model surely tell you a bare truth that this time Nokia 6500 Bronze has been beaten by a similar phone with some wonderful features.
Selasa, 18 Agustus 2009
Kamis, 13 Agustus 2009
Digital SLR Camera Review
When purchasing a digital camera, it is often a tough decision to choose between a SLR digital camera and a compact digital camera. With this digital SLR camera review, we will cover the most important aspects in the decision making process.
SLR Cameras are your best choice among digital cameras if you want to do more than take family vacation, holiday, and birthday pictures. Despite the fact that many point-and-shoot compact digitals have increasingly higher megapixels, the SLR is the choice for serious photographers and photography hobbyists. This digital SLR camera review will cover the importance of purchasing a SLR camera if you are serious about your photography.
The most obvious reason for choosing a SLR camera is that you have the capacity to produce photography that is much more artistic. With SLR cameras, you have manual options that you don't have with point-and-shoot cameras and this is what makes the biggest difference in how you can use your SLR camera artistically.
When trying to get that perfect shot, your camera must be ready in an instant. SLR cameras have instant start up and minimal shutter lag. Most point-and-shoot compacts have a 2 to 3 second shutter lag which means you are going to miss that shot. The shutter lag in SLR cameras is a fraction of a second so you get the shot you want.
Another plus in SLR cameras in that they can take interchangeable lenses. This is very important for those nature and sports photos when you often can't get close to your subject. With a SLR camera, you can change to a zoom lens and get those close-ups. Great battery life, large image sensor, fast continuous shooting, and the ability to store RAW images are other pluses of SLR cameras.
Some of the not so good qualities I would like to point out in this SLR digital camera review is that these cameras are large. So, if you want to be able to fit them in your purse or bag, they're not going to fit - not so good on vacations. They are also much heavier than subcompact digital cameras and compact digital cameras weighing in at about ½ pound and of course, they are more expensive.
In this digital SLR camera review, we covered manual options, interchangeable lens, shutter lag time, and size. These are all factors that you need to take into consideration when making a decision as to purchase a SLR digital camera as opposed to a compact digital cameras.
SLR Cameras are your best choice among digital cameras if you want to do more than take family vacation, holiday, and birthday pictures. Despite the fact that many point-and-shoot compact digitals have increasingly higher megapixels, the SLR is the choice for serious photographers and photography hobbyists. This digital SLR camera review will cover the importance of purchasing a SLR camera if you are serious about your photography.
The most obvious reason for choosing a SLR camera is that you have the capacity to produce photography that is much more artistic. With SLR cameras, you have manual options that you don't have with point-and-shoot cameras and this is what makes the biggest difference in how you can use your SLR camera artistically.
When trying to get that perfect shot, your camera must be ready in an instant. SLR cameras have instant start up and minimal shutter lag. Most point-and-shoot compacts have a 2 to 3 second shutter lag which means you are going to miss that shot. The shutter lag in SLR cameras is a fraction of a second so you get the shot you want.
Another plus in SLR cameras in that they can take interchangeable lenses. This is very important for those nature and sports photos when you often can't get close to your subject. With a SLR camera, you can change to a zoom lens and get those close-ups. Great battery life, large image sensor, fast continuous shooting, and the ability to store RAW images are other pluses of SLR cameras.
Some of the not so good qualities I would like to point out in this SLR digital camera review is that these cameras are large. So, if you want to be able to fit them in your purse or bag, they're not going to fit - not so good on vacations. They are also much heavier than subcompact digital cameras and compact digital cameras weighing in at about ½ pound and of course, they are more expensive.
In this digital SLR camera review, we covered manual options, interchangeable lens, shutter lag time, and size. These are all factors that you need to take into consideration when making a decision as to purchase a SLR digital camera as opposed to a compact digital cameras.
Minggu, 09 Agustus 2009
Phang Nga Bay Sea Climbing Safari, Thailand
A walk across the street takes us away from Ao Nang's bustle, past the food stalls selling barbecued chicken and papaya salad and away from the shops selling sunglasses and sarongs. We clamber onto the longtail and head for a shimmering, turquoise-blue waterway, en route to one of the Andaman Sea's most tranquil destination islands, Koh Yao Noi, Thailand. We're not going to hurry there, though, as it would be rather silly to rush across one of the most beautiful bays on the planet.
If the celestial powers had travel-sense it would be deemed a sin to come to the Andaman coast of Thailand and not see the Hong Islands - an archipelago of towering limestone karsts jutting vertically out of the water and looming above us as we cruise Thailand's Phang Nga bay.
We soon find ourselves meandering towards one of the bay's many hidden beaches, on Koh Lading ('paradise island' in Thai). This is a small but picturesquely lovely stretch of white sand approached across emerald waters, gliding just a metre above a placid coral reef. We slowly approach the bleached-white beach with its giant coconut trees and its lush jungle backdrop, not wishing to disturb the tranquility by using the boat's engine too much. There are a few tourists scattered about, lounging on the warm sand or snorkelling with the fish, quietly contemplating and complementing the peaceful scene we have encountered. All is tranquillity and serenity until the moment we spot the bouldering wall, our eyes lighting up as we size up another of nature's playgrounds. It looks like a worthy challenge for us to measure ourselves against, its sharp, over-hanging limestone walls and stalactites creating all sorts of contortionistic challenges (or 'problems' in climbing jargon).
I am surprised to hear that this bouldering wall (not the one pictured left, which is a deep water solo wall) is actually judged to be a relatively easy one, as it looks really difficult to me. Bouldering is a rope-free variation of rockclimbing, where the climber sheds his gear and keeps only his rubber shoes and chalk-bag (and his shorts unless he really wants to show off). When the climber falls off the soft beach cushions his fall - unless the climber ascends too high, bouldering is as safe as a walk in a park. It is also an extreme work-out for the upper body in which it is easy to damage tendons and sinews.
My climbing partner Fon manoeuvres left to right and up and down with yogic bodily contortions, body held nearly parallel to the ground. A handful of day-trippers relaxing on the beach watch, in puzzled but idle amusement, no doubt wondering why anybody would bother to exert themselves in such an extreme fashion in such a relaxing place. Fon moves with feminine agility and poise and is made to look even more graceful by comparison with me, her slightly superannuated Western male climbing companion. I seem to be not so much rock climbing as rock-falling-offing - this thankfully doesn't hurt, due to Thailand's soft sand cushioning my frequent falls. After a while Fon is glowing with perspiration, whilst I have virtually turned into a human waterfall. Thankfully the welcomingly cool sea is just a step away.
Wary of the sea urchins nesting on the reef's floor we float on life jackets to the other side of the bay and find ourselves peering through windows of rocks out onto the myriad islands rearing sheer out of the shallow but deep blue of Thailand's Andaman Sea. Back in the boat, our boatman is unsure if the tide is too low for us to be able to get into the Hong lagoon. As the long-tail boat's engine fades to a stop we creep around the corner and see the opening to the lagoon, seemingly guarded by a solitary bird standing in the water. The boat drifts until it rests in the sand and there we are, standing in the middle of an enormous lagoon encompassed by rock buttresses on all sides, like worshippers in the nave of a vast karst cathedral. One massive stalactite is suspended overhead, dripping with pure mineral water and donating a sweet afternoon drink and shower. The Hong archipelago, the first stop on our island-hopping Andaman Sea climbing safari, is an archetypical tropical paradise.
We leave the lagoon in search of a clandestine beach to melt into for a while before travelling on to Koh Yao Noi. It doesn't take long to find a completely deserted bay, where we collapse and take naps in the shade of the trees - there are no suitable rocks around for us to play on. In the shallows a large monitor lizard takes the plunge and swims past our boat, its family of three concealed by the rocks and waiting for it across the bay, revealing themselves as it approaches.
Arriving on Koh Yao Noi, we receive what is almost door-to-door service, but would be better described as beach-front to beach-front service, as the boat comes to a halt on the beach directly in front of our resort. We are greeted with sweet welcome drinks as we absorb the tranquil beauty of the Koh Yao Island Resort, at the northern end of the island. Large coconut and palm trees stand on the bright green grass, shading the luxury bungalows. Each chalet faces the resort's private beach, with its view of the islands further away outlined in differing shades of blue. The silhouettes of nearby islands are superimposed on those of islands in the middle distance, with both sets of silhouettes superimposed on the outlines of islands further away.
Each of the three sets of silhouettes is a different shade of blue, creating the most beautiful island tableaux in Thailand this author has ever seen.
Our hotel is all that you would expect ask of a tropical beach resort in Thailand. Crisp white linen sheets adorned with tropical flowers on an oversized bed, an outdoor shower made private with natural stone tiles piled high and a separate living room mostly enclosed by sheer drapes, shimmering in the moonlight and creating a scene of such serenity that I stop for a second to savour the moment. The resort provides us with motorbikes and we follow the dirt road to Thakao Seafood Restaurant for a veritable feast - and for less than the price of a McDonald's back home. Banana flower salad, vegetables fried in oyster sauce and fresh fish are the prefect end to a day on the water.
After a leisurely-spent morning sunning ourselves by the pool and sipping fruit shakes we are back in the boat with ropes and gear in tow, eager for an afternoon of climbing and photography. We stop at the pier to pick up lunch, fried rice wrapped in banana leaves, then race to get onto the rock-climbing routes. The boatman pulls up to a spindly wooden ladder leading to a bamboo platform that sits at the bottom of the rock wall and provides spectators with a comfortable viewpoint to watch the action. Soon Fon is on belay and I am ready to climb. As I rise higher and higher the panoramic view of all the islands and lagoons becomes even more immense and my beloved cousin Diana, bobbing up and down in the water below, becomes smaller and smaller. This rock-face has arguably the second most beautiful view in Thailand, after Railay's incomparable Thaiwand Wall. There is also a fair mixture of grades, so it is a good destination for the relative novice as well as for the expert crag-hanger.
Complete beginners are recommended, before coming to Koh Yao Noi, to spend three days learning to climb on Railay or, better still, Koh Phi Phi. After the climbing we pause on the boat journey back in order to watch a party of Western residents playing on a deep-water slack-line. This is a 4-centimetre-wide, 30- metre-long band stretched between 2 islands, which the person attempts to balance on while walking from one island to the next - and almost invariably fails to manage, ending up with a 6 metre drop into the sea and a swim back to the starting point. What is it about watching people accidentally falling into water which makes spectators feel so happy?
If the celestial powers had travel-sense it would be deemed a sin to come to the Andaman coast of Thailand and not see the Hong Islands - an archipelago of towering limestone karsts jutting vertically out of the water and looming above us as we cruise Thailand's Phang Nga bay.
We soon find ourselves meandering towards one of the bay's many hidden beaches, on Koh Lading ('paradise island' in Thai). This is a small but picturesquely lovely stretch of white sand approached across emerald waters, gliding just a metre above a placid coral reef. We slowly approach the bleached-white beach with its giant coconut trees and its lush jungle backdrop, not wishing to disturb the tranquility by using the boat's engine too much. There are a few tourists scattered about, lounging on the warm sand or snorkelling with the fish, quietly contemplating and complementing the peaceful scene we have encountered. All is tranquillity and serenity until the moment we spot the bouldering wall, our eyes lighting up as we size up another of nature's playgrounds. It looks like a worthy challenge for us to measure ourselves against, its sharp, over-hanging limestone walls and stalactites creating all sorts of contortionistic challenges (or 'problems' in climbing jargon).
I am surprised to hear that this bouldering wall (not the one pictured left, which is a deep water solo wall) is actually judged to be a relatively easy one, as it looks really difficult to me. Bouldering is a rope-free variation of rockclimbing, where the climber sheds his gear and keeps only his rubber shoes and chalk-bag (and his shorts unless he really wants to show off). When the climber falls off the soft beach cushions his fall - unless the climber ascends too high, bouldering is as safe as a walk in a park. It is also an extreme work-out for the upper body in which it is easy to damage tendons and sinews.
My climbing partner Fon manoeuvres left to right and up and down with yogic bodily contortions, body held nearly parallel to the ground. A handful of day-trippers relaxing on the beach watch, in puzzled but idle amusement, no doubt wondering why anybody would bother to exert themselves in such an extreme fashion in such a relaxing place. Fon moves with feminine agility and poise and is made to look even more graceful by comparison with me, her slightly superannuated Western male climbing companion. I seem to be not so much rock climbing as rock-falling-offing - this thankfully doesn't hurt, due to Thailand's soft sand cushioning my frequent falls. After a while Fon is glowing with perspiration, whilst I have virtually turned into a human waterfall. Thankfully the welcomingly cool sea is just a step away.
Wary of the sea urchins nesting on the reef's floor we float on life jackets to the other side of the bay and find ourselves peering through windows of rocks out onto the myriad islands rearing sheer out of the shallow but deep blue of Thailand's Andaman Sea. Back in the boat, our boatman is unsure if the tide is too low for us to be able to get into the Hong lagoon. As the long-tail boat's engine fades to a stop we creep around the corner and see the opening to the lagoon, seemingly guarded by a solitary bird standing in the water. The boat drifts until it rests in the sand and there we are, standing in the middle of an enormous lagoon encompassed by rock buttresses on all sides, like worshippers in the nave of a vast karst cathedral. One massive stalactite is suspended overhead, dripping with pure mineral water and donating a sweet afternoon drink and shower. The Hong archipelago, the first stop on our island-hopping Andaman Sea climbing safari, is an archetypical tropical paradise.
We leave the lagoon in search of a clandestine beach to melt into for a while before travelling on to Koh Yao Noi. It doesn't take long to find a completely deserted bay, where we collapse and take naps in the shade of the trees - there are no suitable rocks around for us to play on. In the shallows a large monitor lizard takes the plunge and swims past our boat, its family of three concealed by the rocks and waiting for it across the bay, revealing themselves as it approaches.
Arriving on Koh Yao Noi, we receive what is almost door-to-door service, but would be better described as beach-front to beach-front service, as the boat comes to a halt on the beach directly in front of our resort. We are greeted with sweet welcome drinks as we absorb the tranquil beauty of the Koh Yao Island Resort, at the northern end of the island. Large coconut and palm trees stand on the bright green grass, shading the luxury bungalows. Each chalet faces the resort's private beach, with its view of the islands further away outlined in differing shades of blue. The silhouettes of nearby islands are superimposed on those of islands in the middle distance, with both sets of silhouettes superimposed on the outlines of islands further away.
Each of the three sets of silhouettes is a different shade of blue, creating the most beautiful island tableaux in Thailand this author has ever seen.
Our hotel is all that you would expect ask of a tropical beach resort in Thailand. Crisp white linen sheets adorned with tropical flowers on an oversized bed, an outdoor shower made private with natural stone tiles piled high and a separate living room mostly enclosed by sheer drapes, shimmering in the moonlight and creating a scene of such serenity that I stop for a second to savour the moment. The resort provides us with motorbikes and we follow the dirt road to Thakao Seafood Restaurant for a veritable feast - and for less than the price of a McDonald's back home. Banana flower salad, vegetables fried in oyster sauce and fresh fish are the prefect end to a day on the water.
After a leisurely-spent morning sunning ourselves by the pool and sipping fruit shakes we are back in the boat with ropes and gear in tow, eager for an afternoon of climbing and photography. We stop at the pier to pick up lunch, fried rice wrapped in banana leaves, then race to get onto the rock-climbing routes. The boatman pulls up to a spindly wooden ladder leading to a bamboo platform that sits at the bottom of the rock wall and provides spectators with a comfortable viewpoint to watch the action. Soon Fon is on belay and I am ready to climb. As I rise higher and higher the panoramic view of all the islands and lagoons becomes even more immense and my beloved cousin Diana, bobbing up and down in the water below, becomes smaller and smaller. This rock-face has arguably the second most beautiful view in Thailand, after Railay's incomparable Thaiwand Wall. There is also a fair mixture of grades, so it is a good destination for the relative novice as well as for the expert crag-hanger.
Complete beginners are recommended, before coming to Koh Yao Noi, to spend three days learning to climb on Railay or, better still, Koh Phi Phi. After the climbing we pause on the boat journey back in order to watch a party of Western residents playing on a deep-water slack-line. This is a 4-centimetre-wide, 30- metre-long band stretched between 2 islands, which the person attempts to balance on while walking from one island to the next - and almost invariably fails to manage, ending up with a 6 metre drop into the sea and a swim back to the starting point. What is it about watching people accidentally falling into water which makes spectators feel so happy?
Kamis, 06 Agustus 2009
Enjoy Extra-ordinary Photo Developing Techniques
Photo Developing- Don't be ignorant about the ways that can truly change your current life. Photography is important in our life and at present people are enjoying it more than they used to enjoy in the past. Cost-effective is the bull's eye for all people. These days photo developing has become very easy and you should enjoy these in the best possible way. It is quite bad to put your ears at the people who say that photo developing is very costly. Speaking something which is not true. Do self verification properly and decide whether photo developing is costly or inexpensive.
Thanks to the digital technology that has changed the methodologies of taking photos. These days people find many websites that are helping them in getting the fine photo prints that even the local photo shops are not able to provide such classic photos. Visit a couple of websites that are branded in products and services related to photo developing. In the end, you will find that you have come to the right place.
The cost factor decides everything. So, you should know the cost factor of photo developing as well. You will be surprised to know that within a few bucks in your wallet you can get excellent photo developing services. Check out the ads on photo developing on various websites or search for a while in the search engines. Finally, you will have the kind of photo prints that you have been always expecting for.
Thanks to the digital technology that has changed the methodologies of taking photos. These days people find many websites that are helping them in getting the fine photo prints that even the local photo shops are not able to provide such classic photos. Visit a couple of websites that are branded in products and services related to photo developing. In the end, you will find that you have come to the right place.
The cost factor decides everything. So, you should know the cost factor of photo developing as well. You will be surprised to know that within a few bucks in your wallet you can get excellent photo developing services. Check out the ads on photo developing on various websites or search for a while in the search engines. Finally, you will have the kind of photo prints that you have been always expecting for.
Senin, 03 Agustus 2009
Online Photo Developing - Way To Spread and Share 'Smiles'!
From the last ten years or so, advent of digitalized photo developing solutions, photography has undergone a drastic change. With virtual media of photo processing, taking photos, sharing photos and getting prints of your photos have never been easier, more feasible and also cheaper. There are countless websites prevailing and still coming up with cost effective, web based photo processing solutions to allow people accessing photo developers from comforts of their own houses. You do not have walk down to local photo developing shops where you can hardly do anything to get your photos developed and printed the way you want.
Many a times, local photo processing vendors overlook various defects and develop without correcting them. For example, red eye effects is one of the most common defects we come across in photos printed via traditional photo developing solutions. Coming of digital photo printing solutions has changed the scenario and given away ample options to correct and alter our photos the way we want including removal of red eye defects, adding special effects like blurred, adding background, highlighting and brightening special part of the photos along with basic editing like cropping unwanted corners, resizing, altering or adjusting colors, contrast of images, rotating pictures and many more.
Another significant advantage of using digital photo developing solutions is ability to share photos faster and in more feasible manner. Previously, with traditional photo printing options people had to wait for getting their photos arrived after getting printed to share with friends and folks and other acquaintances.
Many a times, local photo processing vendors overlook various defects and develop without correcting them. For example, red eye effects is one of the most common defects we come across in photos printed via traditional photo developing solutions. Coming of digital photo printing solutions has changed the scenario and given away ample options to correct and alter our photos the way we want including removal of red eye defects, adding special effects like blurred, adding background, highlighting and brightening special part of the photos along with basic editing like cropping unwanted corners, resizing, altering or adjusting colors, contrast of images, rotating pictures and many more.
Another significant advantage of using digital photo developing solutions is ability to share photos faster and in more feasible manner. Previously, with traditional photo printing options people had to wait for getting their photos arrived after getting printed to share with friends and folks and other acquaintances.
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