SmugMug Contest Winner Announced!
Our SmugMug Portfolio contest has a winner! Congratulations to Hunter Luisi!
He has won the fabulous prizes of:
An Ultimate Version of the Stuck In Customs Textures Tutorial
and... tuition payment for the new workshop: Vacation with Vanelli!
Daily Photo: Another Chihuly Masterpiece
Isn't there some point when you can just stop saying "masterpiece"? I mean, isn't everything he does considered a masterpiece? It's like there should be a whole new elite lexicon - special words for descriptions, all of which mean "masterpiece" or better.
This gem is at his new gallery in Las Vegas. You just have to go see that place. The people inside were very nice and let me take my time to set up and properly get the light as it truly was. I'm not sure they could figure out what the heck I was doing with my camera and the process! But that's okay. We kept up good conversation while I was going through my motions... and most of our conversation centered around how much we admire Dale!
from the blog www.stuckincustoms.com
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Daily Photo - Chihuly in Space
I know you guys don't get tired of the Chihuly pieces, and neither do I! In fact, I like this one so much that I use it as my desktop wallpaper.
Just as much thought goes into lighting these as it does the creation. I always wonder if he has the "lighting scenario" in mind when forming the piece and its colors. Or maybe, it's just so awesome and naturally formed that it looks good under any kind of light. Heck, it would probably even look good in a 7-11 at 1 AM when all the pasty-lonely people stumble in for a Big Gulp and a Snickers. I can say this because I am often one of those people.
By the way, you all are free to use my images as desktop wallpaper, for fun, on your blogs, etc. That is the beauty of the Creative Commons license. If you are going to use them for any commercial purposes whatsoever, contact licensing at stuckincustoms.com -- the team there will take care of you.
Charging the iPad Problems
Having trouble charging your iPad? I've updated my HyperMac Review a bit with information on how I am using it to keep things charged on the road. My Macbook Pro just ain't cuttin' it!
I also have much greater luck when plugging it directly into the wall with the plug that was included. In just a few hours, the iPad is full. The USB connection to my new MacBook Pro just charges it way too slow! I think we have all gotten used to how fast the iPhone charges... and the iPad is just a different beast. I will keep testing the this battery thing and let you know how many charges it can supply... I'll update the HyperMac review here when I figure it out. Anyway, there are two options for your charging the iPad problems - hope they help!
from the blog www.stuckincustoms.com
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