You know you can’t look away…
Today’s theme is “A peek at some extreme editing” – This is a combination of RAW adjustment, Photoshop, and some plugins including Topaz Adjust. I posted the original a while ago. What do you think? I’m not going for realism here (obviously).
You can click on these for a bigger version.
I’ll do more of these over time. The B&W classic car from a few days back used a very similar method just without the color “pop” of these shots.
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It was big band night at Brothers Lounge in Cleveland (right by Lakewood). I only found out about this recently with my friend G invited a bunch of people via Facebook to go see the show. Her BF is playing bass (you may remember him from the post a few months back for the Iron Maiden cover band – he was the kick ass bassist) and it was pretty cool.
Mojo Big Band plays there every Monday (except when there’s a special event) and I gotta tell you…they are really really good. You don’t get to hear this type of music live and they really did a great job! They managed to get together some pretty talented guys.
So, on with the photos. Each one you can click on for a bigger version.
The band. I had my GF1 and it was pretty dark but I got to sit right at the front so it helped. These guys had some serious set of instruments. One guy had a sax, a soprano sax, a flute, and an alto flute. Cool.
Of course, this being a bar, some drinks were enjoyed along with the music as well :)
It was a fun time. If you like jazz or big band, you should check it out. Only a $5 cover and it’s worth it!
Cleveland Auto Show today!
On to the cars!!
(oh, and this can be clicked for a bigger version)
Porche! So…so hot…
Of course the Ferrari isn’t one to toss aside either.
…Bumblebee?? Is that you??? :)
Went there with Heidi and Minjee. Here they are testing out the…um…trunk…
Heidi looking cool with her camera.
And Minjee trying to get a pic of me :)
Honestly? The show was so so. Nothing big and exciting. But we made it fun :D
Lunch at the Great Lakes Brewing Company. Mmmm. Good beer. Good food. And of course good company!
And to get ready for the auto show tomorrow, here’s a ridiculously post processed photo. I’m not a big fan of this level of post processing buuuuut some people like it and I admit it’s kinda neat. This photo was taken in July of last year. Oh, and this one you can click on for a bigger version!
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Went out on Friday night. I don’t do that much anymore…ah well. Anyway, was at Dragonfly on W. 25th, then to Bier Markt, then back to Dragonfly. It was fun :)
Just 3 pics from then. I was not photo happy. Just thought I’d test out the low light capabilities and see how they turn out. Honestly? They are only “eh”…but I needed something to post for Friday!
Oh…they are holding a candle in the first one because I didn’t want to use a flash…
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You know…I was just talking to a friend last night saying that this really isn’t a “Photo” of the day most of the time… I think on average it’s more of a “Photos” of the day. Though I suppose if I made it plural, then the days I only really have one photo I will feel bad. So I hope none of you mind…
Aaaaanyway, on with the photos.
You can click on these for a bigger version.
I finally…FINALLY got a photo of the hawk that perches on top of the light posts along Crocker Road by Crocker Park. I see the hawk all the time but I never had the camera and when I did I would never see him. But on my way to Huntington Beach I finally caught him. Though I did get an odd stare from some drivers wondering what the hell I was taking a photo of with a giant lens…
But despite me being quiet and sneaky, and despite all the cars flying by, he still quickly flew away…but I’m glad he stayed up there long enough for me to park, grab the camera, and get some shots!
Huntington Beach was still frozen and FREEZING.
But every time I go there’s always a couple at the end of the pier…it’s like there’s a sign up sheet or something…I think it’s a different couple each time. Oh well. They make a nice photo.
One day I will get a better shot of this tree…
And finally, I think this is my favorite, with the lady’s polkadot pants and all. I think I’ll just call this “Cleveland Winter” :)
…man…it was freezing at the lake…and I forgot my gloves too…so gripping the metal railing so I won’t kill myself going down the icy stairs with $3000+ worth of camera equipment was not fun… Stupid me…
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God I hope spring comes soon.
Pub quiz!! We got our butts kicked…but it was fun!
Mmmm…cupcakes. Tang flavored in the front and an incredibly lovely coconut flavored!! YUM!!
You can click on those to make it bigger too. Especially the cupcakes. Mmmmmmmmmmm!!
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It’s still bright past 6pm!! I didn’t notice this until I was driving home from work today. Finally feel like winter is ending…finally…
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…*sigh*…March already. The year is flying…
Anyway today we have 3 shots from this past trip that never made it up and 1 new one from today. All of them (including the dumb one from today) you can click on for a bigger version :)
Tokyo Tower from 2 weeks ago. I like to call this the “post card edit”.
But even from up the tower, depending on the edit, things can look like miniatures :) That big tower there is the well known Roppongi Hills.
Over in Asakusa, they were selling these mini umbrella ghosts (or spirits) or “karakasa”. They usually have one eye and a long tongue and hop on one leg that’s wearing a geta sandal.
Of course…the worst part for me is the coming home and having to unpack…no matter if it’s for a business trip or a vacation…it always seems more of a mess to unpack… Blah.
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On a separate note, someone who comes up as “Ohio, State Of” on my caller ID keeps calling me… I don’t pick up. But they don’t leave a message… Anyone have something similar happen if you live in Ohio?
No new photo for today…too jetlagged…
So here is one from last month. Of all the weird vending machines in Japan, this is not the worst…by far…but it’s an odd one for sure. Bread in a can. Yup. Canned bread. I’ve had the raisin one before and it was horrible. But I suppose it’s good for emergencies…they last forever…
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