Aug 29
Another DroidX full screen image. This time an Agave from Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Because the screen is so wide, full screen mode gives you a kind of panorama which is really nice! I used the same treatment as yesterday’s image which was easy because you can save custom settings. I love this particular combination of effects because the result reminds me of infrared. I’ll be using this one a lot 🙂
Aug 25
The mountain where I live (center) is completely hidden by a late afternoon storm cell. By the time I got up there, the rain had stopped and the temperature had dropped almost 10 degrees. Nice! We escaped damage but there were downed power lines and flooding in other areas.
Droid X image
Aug 18
Hot off the presses!!! My Wildflowers and more flora photo ID guide. Multiple photos of over 150 species of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. The size is slightly larger than my first edition but still fits easily in large pockets or your backpack, of course. This one has laminated covers!
You can now order a copy from the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy by calling 480-998-7971. They’re working on their website bookstore so you’ll soon be able to order from there too. http://mcdowellsonoran.org. OR you could mail me a check for $20.00 plus $2.24 shipping. Marianne Jensen. PO Box 25250, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. As with the first guide, my profits benefit the Conservancy.
I’m incredibly proud of this guide and hope it brings lots of awareness to the importance of saving our beautiful desert from development! If you find the guide helpful, please let everyone know! Also think about holiday gifts, hostess gifts, etc.
Aug 17
Be on the lookout for rings of Candy Barrel Cactus blooms! I noticed buds on mine last week and I saw the first bloom yesterday. I have three colors…red, salmon and yellow and when they’re in full bloom, they are spectacular. If you want to find lots of these cactus blooming in one place, check out Sabino Canyon in Tucson this week and next. DroidX photo with effect that darkened everything but the flower. Cool!
Aug 15
Vignette is the name of a photography application for my Droid X. I had read in forums that shooting with some apps could result in better image quality and it’s really true. Not only does Vignette give you options for creative processing in the camera but it also allows you to adjust many camera functions not available with the default camera. Things like white balance, focusing options and scene modes. On the flip side, there are some apps that reduce quality and some won’t work with full resolution images which I found out after the fact. I’ve tried several apps so far….some free…some not…and Vignette is the best so far.
DroidX photo of Prickly Pear Cactus loaded with fruit taken during my walk this morning.
Aug 11
I missed the spectacular color this morning but my DroidX handled the bright light really well! As others…no post processing.
Aug 10
Prickly Pear are loaded with ripe fruit right now. Here’s a quick DroidX shot using a vintage effect. Ideally I want to capture birds and ground squirrels feasting on the fruit!
Aug 7
A Droid X shot of last light yesterday with Pixel Bender added. Fun stuff 🙂
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