Designer Dale
Feb 22, 01:59 PM
Hi all,
I invested in a D5000 about a year and a half ago to begin a new hobby. I was hoping to get opinions on if it would be worth it to try to make photography more than a hobby for me. I prefer nature, but would be willing to go for events maybe...I don't want to do portraits.
I've inserted some of my work from a photo camp below. Any advice/criticism would be greatly appreciated :-).
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-32/1187038187_KNAuz-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-81/1187077370_DZ5cR-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-298/1187198258_W2GRe-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-614/1187301244_p4EaG-M.jpg
Thanks again!
I'm a sucker for a good sunset shot, and I like the first here quit a bit. The colors and textures in the sky give it a good feel. It's a pity the sun is on the centerline, though. I tends to capture the eye because it is the brightest area of the photo. If it was a little off center I might like it even more.
The photo of the Cheetahs has a lot of potential. I like where they are placed in the frame, and the direction of their heads is a nice contrast to the flow of their bodies. Kind of moves right then left with their vision. I would like the colors of the grass to be a bit deeper. The exposure is a bit light for the shadows and that lets the sunlit area in the background go too bright.
The other two are nice vacation pics, but they don't stir me visually.
Dale
I invested in a D5000 about a year and a half ago to begin a new hobby. I was hoping to get opinions on if it would be worth it to try to make photography more than a hobby for me. I prefer nature, but would be willing to go for events maybe...I don't want to do portraits.
I've inserted some of my work from a photo camp below. Any advice/criticism would be greatly appreciated :-).
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-32/1187038187_KNAuz-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-81/1187077370_DZ5cR-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-298/1187198258_W2GRe-M.jpg
http://cblevins.smugmug.com/Animals/Wilds/wilds-614/1187301244_p4EaG-M.jpg
Thanks again!
I'm a sucker for a good sunset shot, and I like the first here quit a bit. The colors and textures in the sky give it a good feel. It's a pity the sun is on the centerline, though. I tends to capture the eye because it is the brightest area of the photo. If it was a little off center I might like it even more.
The photo of the Cheetahs has a lot of potential. I like where they are placed in the frame, and the direction of their heads is a nice contrast to the flow of their bodies. Kind of moves right then left with their vision. I would like the colors of the grass to be a bit deeper. The exposure is a bit light for the shadows and that lets the sunlit area in the background go too bright.
The other two are nice vacation pics, but they don't stir me visually.
Dale
WillEH
Apr 27, 09:02 PM
I've read through several different things online and can't seem to find the answer anywhere. I'm going to purchase a 13" Macbook Pro here in the next few weeks and was planning on purchasing AppleCare coverage with it. However I have no Apple Stores near me. I do, however, have two Authorized Service Providers within ten miles of me. Do the Authorized Service Providers honor the AppleCare protection? If the HDD crashes, overheating problems, battery issues, etc will they fix it for free under my AppleCare plan? Or would I have to send it through the mail to Apple and have them fix it?
I've read differing views online. On Apple's AppleCare page it says "Apple may provide service through one or more of the following options: carry-in service (to Apple Retail Stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers), customer drop-off (to UPS stores in the U.S., for iPod and iPhone only), direct mail-in service, onsite service (for desktop computers), or Do-It-Yourself (DIY) parts (so you can service your own product)." I wasn't sure if that meant you can get it repaired (at your cost without voiding the warranty) at Authorized Service Providers or if it meant that the ASPs will honor the AppleCare coverage and fix it for free.
Thanks for your help...
I think you have to send it off to Apple for it to be fixed. I'm sure that resellers don't fix products. But I could be wrong. A reseller may replace the laptop, but I'm sure they won't fix it. Edit: Mal has answered your question. Again my answer was c*ap! ;)
I've read differing views online. On Apple's AppleCare page it says "Apple may provide service through one or more of the following options: carry-in service (to Apple Retail Stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers), customer drop-off (to UPS stores in the U.S., for iPod and iPhone only), direct mail-in service, onsite service (for desktop computers), or Do-It-Yourself (DIY) parts (so you can service your own product)." I wasn't sure if that meant you can get it repaired (at your cost without voiding the warranty) at Authorized Service Providers or if it meant that the ASPs will honor the AppleCare coverage and fix it for free.
Thanks for your help...
I think you have to send it off to Apple for it to be fixed. I'm sure that resellers don't fix products. But I could be wrong. A reseller may replace the laptop, but I'm sure they won't fix it. Edit: Mal has answered your question. Again my answer was c*ap! ;)
dizel1024
May 3, 07:15 AM
Tried all Best buy does JR electronics have them?
reberto
May 6, 01:07 AM
OK I see the problem with Netflix, Microsoft not support PPC in Silverlight (well at least for the Macs), obviously the processor in the XBox is a tad different..
It's all about the coding for the OS ;) Plus the 360 doesn't use Silverlight for Netflix.
It's all about the coding for the OS ;) Plus the 360 doesn't use Silverlight for Netflix.
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johnbro23
Jan 24, 07:37 PM
I've had some problems with my Linksys router. It works about 98% of the time. But that 1% really gets to you... its just stops working sometimes for no good reason. Its the only router I've used, so maybe its a problem with routers accross the board.
Illusion986
Jan 21, 01:25 AM
I have few videos that are constantly out of sync and i kept putting the project away for a later day when i have time to figure this out....I hope this will fix it!
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bootloader
Apr 17, 07:42 PM
will that fix the issue message that I keep getting? When I boot to the desktop it always says " restart" with a error message that looks like a shutdown button..
it will sure fix it if the kernel panics were caused by overheating, which is likely, i would give it a shot, if that doesnt fix it then you know that the problem lies somewhere else!
it will sure fix it if the kernel panics were caused by overheating, which is likely, i would give it a shot, if that doesnt fix it then you know that the problem lies somewhere else!
Jill1228
Jun 20, 08:13 PM
Eating, Sleeping, and Working
Gonna be on this damn forum fantasizing about it...
All of the above :D
Too bad the person stung by the 2 hornets didn't already have his iPhone 4. I'm almost certain that the new iPhone would contain some kind of antidote that would have been very helpful. I guess we will all just have to wait for Thursday!
Is everyone with an iPhone going to download iOS 4 tom and test I out or are you guys going to wait for Thursday?
I am going to wait until Wednesday night or Thursday. As soon as the new phone is in my hand, I am going to ship my 3g to the new owner (they did not want the new software on the phone)
So, I will back up my stuff on the phone, erase all my stuff on it and have it ready for the new owner. Then I will download the new software
Gonna be on this damn forum fantasizing about it...
All of the above :D
Too bad the person stung by the 2 hornets didn't already have his iPhone 4. I'm almost certain that the new iPhone would contain some kind of antidote that would have been very helpful. I guess we will all just have to wait for Thursday!
Is everyone with an iPhone going to download iOS 4 tom and test I out or are you guys going to wait for Thursday?
I am going to wait until Wednesday night or Thursday. As soon as the new phone is in my hand, I am going to ship my 3g to the new owner (they did not want the new software on the phone)
So, I will back up my stuff on the phone, erase all my stuff on it and have it ready for the new owner. Then I will download the new software
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DXoverDY
Dec 20, 02:38 PM
So apple decided to give me a crappy hard drive that died outside of my warranty. i am now trying to replace it. i'm following the guide at pbfixit.com for replacing the battery. however there's a "clip" apparently that is holding the right hand side of the case together and i see absolutely no way to unclip it. any help would be appreciated. i've been working on it for about 2 hours and i've had about enough and i'm ready to sell the pile of crap and buy a PC. apple gets "crappy design award of the year" for not making their hardware servicable that's for sure. and no, i'm not paying apple @$$loads of money for them to fix what should be simple for anyone to do.
twoodcc
Oct 22, 07:56 AM
i'm not getting there before 5:00 for sure. just depends on when i get home from work i guess (you know how bad friday traffic can be)
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nathanneuroticx
Apr 23, 06:07 PM
I really like the griffin elevator but im looking for one where i can use the laptop comfortably while its not connected to a different screen
Hmm, I personally think that you can still use the Elevator comfortably, as it's only 5 inches high. You could also connect a wireless keyboard + mouse if that would be more comfortable.
But if you want to get a little stand while using the Macbook, I'd reccommend you getting some sort of Laptop Ramp, like the Standivarius Aero. (http://www.standivarius.com/shop/2-aero-attachable-laptop-stand.html)
Good luck in finding a decent stand!
Hmm, I personally think that you can still use the Elevator comfortably, as it's only 5 inches high. You could also connect a wireless keyboard + mouse if that would be more comfortable.
But if you want to get a little stand while using the Macbook, I'd reccommend you getting some sort of Laptop Ramp, like the Standivarius Aero. (http://www.standivarius.com/shop/2-aero-attachable-laptop-stand.html)
Good luck in finding a decent stand!
stroked
Apr 30, 04:55 PM
I think the faster HDD will make a big difference.
I have a Powermac with 933 mhz, 1 Gb ram, and a 7200 rpm drive, and a iBook with 1.33 ghz, 1.5 Gb ram, and a 4200 rpm hard drive. They both have a fresh install of Leopard. The Powermac is faster at everything, even though it has a slower processor, and 1/3 less ram.
If your iBook has 512 ram built in, you can expand it to 1.5 Gb. If it has 256 built in, you can expand it to 1.25 Gb. Either way, you could put a 1 Gb stick in it.
I have mactubes installed, and they both play youtube videos very good.
I have a Powermac with 933 mhz, 1 Gb ram, and a 7200 rpm drive, and a iBook with 1.33 ghz, 1.5 Gb ram, and a 4200 rpm hard drive. They both have a fresh install of Leopard. The Powermac is faster at everything, even though it has a slower processor, and 1/3 less ram.
If your iBook has 512 ram built in, you can expand it to 1.5 Gb. If it has 256 built in, you can expand it to 1.25 Gb. Either way, you could put a 1 Gb stick in it.
I have mactubes installed, and they both play youtube videos very good.
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rorschach
Mar 31, 02:30 PM
GM would mean this is the final, shipping version. So no. I don't think we'll get the GM til June...maybe at the WWDC.
Doctor Q
Dec 20, 06:52 PM
What is this!?!? A joke? A mistake? An ad posing as software?
"My Cat Roscoe" at www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22424 (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22424)
"My Cat Roscoe" at www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22424 (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22424)
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Yvan256
Mar 1, 08:43 AM
Has anyone tried the litescribe on the new lacie burners?
Can't wait for LightScribe either... I'm only hoping Apple will add that feature to all computers in their next rev. Imagine burning a CD with iTunes and having album arts + tracks written on the label, or making a movie and then having a label made from the main menu/title image (or something). It would be perfect for laptops too (no need to carry extra hardware).
Can't wait for LightScribe either... I'm only hoping Apple will add that feature to all computers in their next rev. Imagine burning a CD with iTunes and having album arts + tracks written on the label, or making a movie and then having a label made from the main menu/title image (or something). It would be perfect for laptops too (no need to carry extra hardware).
beejohn
Apr 20, 11:13 PM
See thread:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/13333224?messageID=13333224
https://discussions.apple.com/message/13333224?messageID=13333224
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iH8Quark
Jul 22, 06:36 PM
Geez. That's almost as many users as arn has posts. :)
Queen of Spades
May 2, 02:02 PM
If you search this forum or use MRoogle and type in Optibay, you get some threads that will likely be useful to you. Here you go:
Selecting an adapter to install a second drive in the optical bay (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1145045&highlight=optibay)
MCE Optibay Alternative CHEAP (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=680228&highlight=optibay)
Where to get optibay? (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1104431&highlight=optibay)
Optibay Alterntatives? (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1059717&highlight=optibay)
Selecting an adapter to install a second drive in the optical bay (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1145045&highlight=optibay)
MCE Optibay Alternative CHEAP (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=680228&highlight=optibay)
Where to get optibay? (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1104431&highlight=optibay)
Optibay Alterntatives? (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1059717&highlight=optibay)
kiljoy616
May 5, 07:58 AM
Woa! Where the hell did that come from?! You uh... you need to work on that. Bad dog!
He came from the Republican Don't know dick University.
Where they are taught to make believe everything and know basically nothing.
Do people still think China is some backward country? They may not be us here in the USA but they are catching up and will probably surpass us in the coming decade or two, considering a large part of american society is getting dumber than a rock.
Now lets pray. "Oh great white bearded man in sky, may through your glory smite the china located somewhere because I can't read a map. Amen! :rolleyes:
He came from the Republican Don't know dick University.
Where they are taught to make believe everything and know basically nothing.
Do people still think China is some backward country? They may not be us here in the USA but they are catching up and will probably surpass us in the coming decade or two, considering a large part of american society is getting dumber than a rock.
Now lets pray. "Oh great white bearded man in sky, may through your glory smite the china located somewhere because I can't read a map. Amen! :rolleyes:
mbl1
Apr 26, 02:53 AM
Both m-audio interfaces and MXL mics are good choices for the beginning recordist. I think you're off to a pretty good start. What DAW software do you want to run with it?
I am using a macbook pro with garageband and maybe logic.
I am aware of the single channel xlr. Do you guys have other opinions regarding another good recording condensor for both vocals and guitar in the 100-200 dollar range?
Thanks!
I am using a macbook pro with garageband and maybe logic.
I am aware of the single channel xlr. Do you guys have other opinions regarding another good recording condensor for both vocals and guitar in the 100-200 dollar range?
Thanks!
TwitchOSX
Mar 30, 01:34 PM
What does Lego's have to do with Star Wars? Who thought up that idea?
zombitronic
Jan 17, 08:42 AM
It's like 1908 meets 2008.
ulbador
Feb 24, 10:17 AM
So at one point in my code, I use mysqli_ping() to check if a connection to mysql is still alive. In C, doing this will actually reconnect the connection if it dies, but with PHP it just returns true or false, which is fine.
My problem is thus. On occasion, I get this error:
Message: mysqli_ping() [<a href='function.mysqli-ping'>function.mysqli-ping</a>]: Couldn't fetch mysqli
In an effort to prevent this, I have tried EVERYTHING I could think of to prevent the ping from being executed, to absolutely no avail:
if (is_object($conn) && mysqil_ping($conn))
if ($conn != null && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (!empty($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (isset($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (!is_null($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
try {
mysqli_ping($conn);
} catch (Exception $e){
}
I am totally at the end of my rope on this. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
My problem is thus. On occasion, I get this error:
Message: mysqli_ping() [<a href='function.mysqli-ping'>function.mysqli-ping</a>]: Couldn't fetch mysqli
In an effort to prevent this, I have tried EVERYTHING I could think of to prevent the ping from being executed, to absolutely no avail:
if (is_object($conn) && mysqil_ping($conn))
if ($conn != null && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (!empty($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (isset($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
if (!is_null($conn) && mysqli_ping($conn))
try {
mysqli_ping($conn);
} catch (Exception $e){
}
I am totally at the end of my rope on this. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Tharian
Mar 11, 01:15 PM
Nice thread! I have a partition on my internal and am using it every moment of the day.
Lion rocks.
-d
Lion rocks.
-d
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