March 29, 2010
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Look Ma, No Photoshop!
We had a great weekend in the San Francisco Bay area. Bassam, Bine and I drove up Friday, and arrived at Tom & Cathy’s oceanfront home just as the party was getting started. Youenn flew in from Boston and Mariana graced us with her presence all weekend. Risa & Luis invited us to a most amazing brunch in the Castro on Sunday; and with our stomachs full and our hearts happy, Bassam and I drove back to Santa Barbara. Bine flew back to Germany last night, but she’ll be back in LA in May. It was a whirlwind 9 days with little sleep, but our GLY Gang had a great reunion, as the photos will attest. Speaking of photos, have you seen the new “Content Aware” feature of the new Photoshop? Watch the video on the left first, and prepare to be amazed. The video on the right takes it to a whole other level. I actually don’t use or know how to use Photoshop. If I did, I would probably never leave the computer. I use Picasa to edit my photos. I typically crop them and remove the red eyes. Sometimes I’ll saturate them, but lately since I got my new camera, I haven’t had to. I do sometimes use the graduated tint filter if the sky is too bright, and I will occasionally warmify flesh tones. That’s about the extent of my editing capabilities. Nothing like this:
Photoshop’s new “Content Aware” and “Clean my room and make me a sandwich” featuresSaturday morning, Patrick and I had a treasure hunt. Take a look at the video:
Click play to watch Patrick find oceanside treasuresHere are a few of the weekend photos. I’ll be in New York later this week and may have some exciting news on Thursday. Keep your fingers crossed for me and stay tuned!
Another beautiful sunset from Tom & Cathy’s back yard
Playing a new form of tag with Patrick
Body by Patrick
Self portrait at 2 AM in the back yard
4 hours later, we were up
And breakfast was served
Mariana playing with the kids
Seaside rock collecting
Buddies
Sun roof photo while heading to brunch in San Francisco, approaching Dolores Park
The brunch menu included: Jalapeno Avocado Soup, Torta Rustica, Shrimp Etouffe, Arroz con Pollo, Pan Perdue & Strawberry Rhubarb Tart!
The Mission in Santa Barbara
Photo fun with Patrick. Click for more…
Comments (18)
I saw both of those photoshop videos! The one on the right was obviously a joke one though haha. Quite clever.
nice photos. i cant watch youtube vids at the moment. bummer
@Roadlesstaken - When I watched that 2nd one Alex, it reminded me of something you would do. LOL
@Got_Takoyaki - That’s a bummer…they’re also posted here: http://technology.todaysbigthing.com/2010/03/29 but they’re probably just embedded from YouTube too.
thank you :) the site works! yay!
I want Photo Shop for my BD present!!! You hear me, Gly? Man, i hope it can help me write my blog, cook dinner, clean my room. lol. I can totally use that software right now. hehe.
@stevew918 - Just put a Paypal link on your blog…I’m sure your loyal readers will respond!
Wow, Patrick sure is strong! He also must have the spring of a kangaroo to be able to leap up that high and grab that bar!
2am? you don’t get a lot of sleep, do you carey?
@pxlspy01 - No silly, not Kangaroo Boy, he’s Velocity Boy! http://tinyurl.com/ylnbdr7
@Renatojr3 - 4 hours a night is good for me…I’ll sleep when I’m dead!
looks like such a great time :)
what are you planning to do in sd?
@Shades_of_Athena - It’s a possible new business venture, but you’ll have to wait until Thursday to find out :)
love san fran :) good time, good times :] the video was really cool as well, thanks for sharing!
a really delightful weekend! i’ve gotta photoshop my place – i’ll bet it would do a great job on the lawn all summer without wasting all that gasoline to keep it trimmed! peace, Al
looks like you had a good time. great pics!
Nice to have a place near the ocean! Very scenic pictures you took, and Photo Shop did help a bit too!
@aliceandrandy - Thanks Alice. Have a great week.
@pukemeister - Or hire a cute gardener!
@curtainsopen - We did indeed. Thanks!
@CurryPuffy - Nope, no Photoshop Gary!
ooo exciting news… tell us now! lol
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - Patience little one :)