February 2005 Archives

Printing frenzy

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My test image

In the last 4 days I have printed 26 test images on 23 papers on the Epson 2200. Outcomes: I like the look of optical brighteners (non-archival), smoother texture, and icc profiles make a HUGE diffference. Favorites right now: Moab Entrada and Hahnemuhle Photo Rag for the matte papers.

The glossies are still drying.

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Championship Form

gymnast balance beam

Annabeth Eberle, team captain

Annabeth looks like a weightlifter, not a gymnast - maybe that will be her post-collegiate sport. The Utes thumped BYU 196.650-194.350, the equivalent of a 30 point blowout in basketball, or winning by 3 touchdowns. It never feels safe, no matter how far ahead they are, until they don't fall off the beam. AB didn't fall last night.

Thanks to Dave N for the loan of the 80-200 lens and extras. Compared shots taken with mine and his, then got out the bank statement to see how much it would hurt to get my own. Wow is all I can say.

Llamas of the Krishna temple

funny llamas

Have we met?

I went with Marlene last weekend to the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple to shoot some sacred plants for her research. Spanish Fork, Utah is an unlikely a place to find a Krishna temple. Llamas are for rent for pack trips. They focused intently on the camera as we left the radio station/hothouse.

funny llamas with Krishna temple and Wasatch Mountains in background

Spanish Fork is at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, about an hour south of Salt Lake City

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