Beens' Blog

Original, as shot, in JPG format. Processed with Perfect Photo Suite 6, using masks and layers to darken sky and apply "cracked paint" effect to wall. (The school doesn't really look like that!) Same as above, just "auto-toned" in Lightroom. Converted to "B&W High Contrast" in Lightroom. "Selenium-toned" in Lightroom. I can't make up my mind about which I like the best. It's either the high contrast B&W version, or the one that's selenium-toned.  Do you have a favourite?

This might be useful in Computer Tech classes: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-in/default.aspx The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software. Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To rerun a scan with the latest anti-malware definitions, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for using an antivirus software program that provides ongoing protection. p.s. This has been added to my publicly-available TEJxx bookmarks:  http://www.diigo.com/user/pbeens/TEJxx

iPadography - Michael on Boardwalk Originally uploaded by pbeens . Scanned from a photo taken many years ago, coloured, texturized, frame added and posted to flickr using iDarkroom HD on my iPad.

Originally taken on my Nikon D7000, but then processed using Filterstorm on my iPad.

How five friends engineered a small circuit board that’s taking the DIY world by storm. Read the rest of the article at: http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/the-making-of-arduino/0