Thunder Rolls...

Good Afternoon, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Smiling. I made it last night while demonstrating my imaging methods to my husband. While I was at it, I did use a filter that I normally wouldn't, and found that glitch that I had not used in a while. Other than the green, none of the colors are quite what I had planned. But the result is cheery, and in fact my husband said it looked like it was smiling. So, that it what I called it!

Last night, we had a thunder storm roll through here. That we had one is not so surprising, and we did need something to break the intense heat. What was surprising was the sheer intensity of the storm itself. There was a brilliant flash of lightning that appeared to be just outside our window- but it apparently had struck a couple of miles away, and that suits me just fine. Still, it persuaded me to shut down the machine for a while even though I was in the middle of taking yet more notes for my classes. Normally I would have just kept an eye out, but that was closer than I liked it.

It's beautiful outside now, and not so hot and humid. I'm going to enjoy this while I can.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Chances with Studies...

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is Light in the Distance. I've forgotten exactly what I was trying to do when I created this, but it did go back to my original starbursts- only with a slight twist. I think the next time I try something like this, I will borrow a hint from some of the Hubble Telescope images and see what I can do about nebulae and similar effects.

Last night, I went back to see what else I could do about that one economics assignment. I came to the conclusion that I needed to take a LOT more notes, and that I needed to go ahead and look at some of the other material that wasn't in the text book. That thought makes me a bit nervous; Some of the links that the school uses permit only one visit per student. While that doesn't often apply to actual study material, I'm not willing to chance that. It might be doable now, though, since the class itself should be open by tomorrow.

It looks like it's time for me to jump in with both feet!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Economics?

Good Afternoon, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Twisters. Part of what you see is the result of an unfamiliar filter that I was using with my lighting, and part of a technique that I had not used in quite a while. As happens very often with these filters, the colors you see are very much different from what I chose. A few times, I tried choosing different colors hoping that the filter would shift it back to where I wanted them, but I've not met success there yet. So it's back to the old drawing board!

I spent a lot of yesterday with ye olde yellow pad taking some extensive notes for my economics class. While I'm a natural and probably could teach the authors of the textbook a few things, I'm going to have to learn the terminology; Somehow, being ruthlessly practical isn't quite the same as talking to a Wall Street investor!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Inspirations

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is Random Green, Gold, and Blue. I was originally just going to see what I could do with green and gold, but I had the pale blue background left over from another image, so I worked with that. I'm glad I did; It kept the picture from being dark without making it look- let's face it, down-right naked!

For those who have followed me for a while, you may have noticed changes in the colors of the text and the background of the blog. A friend mentioned that the old white-on-black was hard on her eyes, so I had to see what I could do about that. I tried rose text at first- but the shade of rose available pretty much screamed 'teennie-bopper', and anyone who knows me knows I don't like that at all. Fortunately, the light blue seems to do the trick.

I spent some time yesterday watching and listening to performances of various scenes from Michael Flatley's 'Lord of the Dance'. I find the gentleman to be quite inspiring, and when I finish a couple of books I absolutely will have to list him in the credits. If you like Celtic dance, by all means get tickets to this show if you possibly can!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Maps, Educational and Otherwise

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Map. Believe it or not, I was trying for the snow-cone again, and didn't quite get it. Instead, I got the above abstract that reminded me of a sort of global map. Perhaps I should find out what would happen if I used a map in my images some time; It shouldn't be hard to locate one.

I was a little surprised that the economics class didn't start at the same time as the Psychology class, but my advisor was a little concerned about the work load. After the first week, I can understand why. Fortunately, I did get a head start anyway. I do wish the school would put the syllabus back where incoming students can view it! Not knowing what to expect really can play havoc with one's studies and attempts at preparation.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Surprises in Psychology

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Ocean-Sea-Fire. As usual, I wasn't quite sure what would happen when I made it- but today's work did come considerably closer to what I was looking for than yesterday's; Yesterday I was trying to make a snow cone. I may try that again later on today.

I was considerably surprised by a number of things that happened yesterday. For one thing, I expected a heavier work load from my psychology class than I got for the week. That's really a good thing: That leaves me plenty of time to get a head start on my other class, and to start taking extra notes for my end project as well as next week's work. I think this is a key because next week's assignments will be part of what I want for my end-of-term.

Speaking of that, I will need the extra time to work on next week's assignments; They're huge ones requiring a lot of detail. I'll be studying my APA format manual as much as I will the official course material! I did take one workshop from the college for that, and was not impressed at all. After reading a few more scholarly items, though, I think I know what I keep doing wrong. At least, I hope I do. Wish me luck!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Summer Starting

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Summer Starting. Even though it won't officially for a bit, yesterday's temperatures were an indication of things to come; Very hot and humid. My husband, bless his heart, wrestled the air conditioner into a window so now I can be reasonable comfortable as I present this to you.

Here it is, just barely the beginning of June, and we have already had temperatures high in the 90's during May even. I've broken the shorts back out- and I think they will stay this time, rather than going back in the drawer during a cool spell. The assignment I started last night wasn't quite finished, though I did plow my way through the reading. Some of the material I will have to go back over again; A few of the concepts are too similar to be easily sorted with just one reading, even if I had seen the terminology a few months before. Also, I'll have to look at my syllabus; I find it hard to believe that one short item is all the work I have to turn in during the week. Thankfully, I do have some handle on it already.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...