I am so happy that Google has finally released PICASA 3 for Mac. I have missed using PICASA for my photo editing since I change over to using MAC OS. I prefer PICASA 3 over my iPhoto because I can insert water marks and text into the photo with one button.
I also find PICASA 3 gives better photo effects. So, if you are not the kind of person who like to spend a long time doing photo editing using the more advance software like Adobe Photoshop, then, try PICASA. It works real fast with just a few buttons.
Well, when you age, it is so important to find proper lightings to get good pictures. If you use the camera flashlight, you will definitely get horrendous results. What more if the room has flourescent lighting?
That’s why I do not like to get my photos taken nowadays because the harsh lights bring out the scowl, wrinkles and every signs of ageing. However, there is a trick to look better in photos. The secrets is to get the photos taken in darker rooms with nice light fixtures. Use a high ISO of at least 800 and do not use flash. Of course, you need a better camera to capture photos at this ISO setting without getting noise or those dark speckles.
Therefore, go find some good home lighting and make sure that when you want to get your photos taken, keep it darker and not harsh. You can find some good choices of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures on the site.
So now you know…..stay out of the light. Head for the dark side.
I added a polarizer to my camera lens and hate the vignetting cause by this added ring.
Usually, I need to zoom in a bit and the problem will be solve. However, I was taking a shot of this very tall tree and there is no way I can zoom or I will lose the effect of the height.
I can either cropped off the edges of the photo or just take it as a special effect found on iPhoto. Hmmm…I wonder why would people want vignetting on their photos? Those dark circle make the photo look sort of primitive, isn’t it?
I tried going to the mall today to get some last minute gifts. With a throbbing headache as a result of my flu, I couldn’t buy a thing. Who has the mood to think what to buy, right?
That’s why I wish I can one of those gift cards like the ones offered by mail order. It is the most sensible thing to buy because the people probably have everything and what we get for them can no longer be special. If we want some really special Christmas gifts that cannot be forgotten by the recipient, it sometimes is too expensive for us to afford.
And the best thing is, when Christmas is over, things are going at markdown prices. So, those gift cards will come in so handy to grab some bargains. Therefore, I think in future no one buy anymore tacky gifts or stuffs people chuck to the side. They just grab a bunch of gift cards and solve their headaches.
Ever since I have a camera with me all the time, I tend to see things differently. I go around with an awareness that there are lots of things which will look nice in photos. I notice the tiny details and all the shadows.
The other day I was on an island holiday and stayed in this Malay hut. It has comfortable amenities like aircond, minibar, no mosquitoes and was really lovely. I do not have to share my space with other tourists and have a fabulous time shooting lots of photos.
Now, that got me pondering if I should one day buy a piece of land and build my own home? Home Plans can now be easily purchase without the fuss of hiring architects. You can get Contemporary house plans for the more regular homes that suit every families. Then, you can also find more exotic French Country House Plans which will be perfect for those romantic at hearts.
Isn’t it nice? We can build our own dream home without staying in concrete jungle, in tiny pigeon holes?
