I was digging through my archives looking for interesting photographs that had people in them to test the Orton Effect upon. When I found this, I changed direction. I figured I'd have more fun breaking this into three separate layers so I could put some colour back into the wall-art whilst making the wall monochrome.... Continue Reading →
Image Manipulation with GIMP
Wait, there is one more thing to add to the list of unknown fact about me that I forget to mention. Amazing, it's the most enjoyable hobby I have after photography: 1. I enjoy using GIMP to manipulate my photographs. So much so that when I found this photograph on @Rant's flickr gallery, I spent... Continue Reading →
Ten Uses for a Redbubble Card
For those who didn't know already, I am one of the many artists selling artwork upon Redbubble.com. But I am one a few who buys his own artwork. Tonight I got to thinking: How many different uses can I find for a Redbubble card? Could my readers suggest something that I couldn't think of myself?... Continue Reading →
Unification
There would not be many presidents of the USA that would inspire the voters, singers, artists and writers to collaborate and participate in a video clip that incorporates the words used in Barack Obama's opening speech made straight after winning his election. This amazingly produced song-clip not only tells us that the general population have... Continue Reading →
Making Personal Marketing Work
In a recent chat with my wife, we touched on the topic of advertising, particularly my penchant for promoting myself. In essence, I am the product – my hands cradle the camera, and every image bears the mark of my own craftsmanship. I find satisfaction in my skills, experience, and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge,... Continue Reading →
Fresh Wisdom From Local Business
This used to be the motto's listed on the Fnucky website. [I can no longer find any reference to Fnucky any where on the internet. - Edited June 2023] Beneath each motto is my interpretation from an entrepreneur's point of view: Passionately hate cruise control: Cover bands don't change the world.The Entrepreneur says this motto... Continue Reading →
Time To See A Movie or Two
I need to find time to see a few good movies. After a discussion about "Being John Malkovich" with a work colleague (after she saw me reaching into the back of the stationery-cupboard), I was sent an email with a list of further movies I should watch. It's an amazing list of movies that I... Continue Reading →
9 Tips to Better Photography for Printing on Fabric
Turns out it isn't all that difficult to convert your photographs into stencils. Most children do this during their formative years. Now every parent can relive those fridge-covered days! But the first thing you have to ask yourself: Which photograph do I use? None of my current photo's seem worthy of putting on my chest!... Continue Reading →
Optimise your Chances of Being Seen Online
I have reinterpreted this article SEO and Site Design for Search Engines to address the issue of site-design, plus showing how easy it can be to increase & optimise the sites 'findability'. I am also reading about the importance of presenting a website that encourages search engines and web traffic to return regularly. It is... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 